The Fresh Arsenal Podcast

Oli (PB) and Pet reflect on a horror night at Selhurst where Arsenal lost players to injury and 3 points We dissect the goals, look at Lacazette's lack of influence, the Tavares issue and what to do now Tierney is injured - whilst Oli tries to offer a positive outlook on the final 9 games of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oli (PB) and Pet talked Arsenal after a positive week for the Gunners. With 6 points from 3 tricky-looking fixtures, the team are in pole for 4th spot. Amongst the topics discussed were: Aston Villa reaction (Laca, Pepe, Gabriel, Leno) Saka contract Pts and table predictions and more! https://fresharsenal.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PB, Pet and JB all gather in the wake of Arsenal's comfortable 2-0 win over Leicester, a look ahead to Liverpool and a debate on the summer of 2021. JB (@gunnerpunner) returns to debating Partey's signing (yes, still), Odegaard/Maddison re-visited, PB (@OliPriceBates) puts the breaks on the celebrations as Pet (@PetBerisha) starts an anti-stan Cedric club in this wonderful car crash of a podcast....

Oli (PB) and Pet (PB) reflect on contrasting recent 2-1 home wins and look ahead to the next couple of games, with an opportunity to build a buffer in the top four race.  The duo discusses the topical team selection debates of ESR or Martinelli, Tavares or Tierney and look at how the Gunners tactics have been tweaked into a 433 recently, from the long-standing 4231, and the difference this is maki...

PB (@OliPriceBates) and Pet (@PetBerisha) reflect on the stress-inducing vital win at Wolves and also debate whether Arsenal's lack of forward attention in the market may cost this team top four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With 2 weeks left in the transfer window, we did a transfer special, welcoming special guest James Benge, soccer correspondent for CBS Sports. James joins Oli, Pet and JB as we answer some listener questions and take a closer look at any potential deal for Dusan Vlahovic. We explore an array of midfield options including Bruno Guimaeres, Youri Tielemans, Arthur, John McGinn and more. We debate the...

PB (Oli) and Pet quickly recap on an exhausting night at Anfield - then the discussion zoomed out, with a series of questions put to the panel to provide yes or no answers to. From, will Xhaka be an Arsenal player at the end of the year, to will we get top 4? Pet and Oli disagreed on most answers in this interesting debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PB (Oli) and PB (Pet) reflect on an emotional New Years Day outing against Manchester City and talk about the transfer window, what Arsenal could do and more. Amongst the topics discussed: - Importance of a consistent XI in getting top performances- Man City game and the refereeing decisions - our stupidity, or ref errors?- Saka & Martinelli continuing to excel- Thomas Partey - A monstrous perform...

Pet Berisha hosts the 30th episode with the returning JB. Amongst the topics discussed:- The Arsenal context, transfers, Arteta and what our goals are- The emergence of Gabriel Martinelli- Leeds 1-4 Arsenal, takeaways, Saka, ESR and Odegaard- Sunderland Cup QF win: Cedric, Balogun and the Eddie situationhttps://fresharsenal.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PB and Pet are back after months out due to injury. Amongst the topics discussed, we look at: - Edu's squad building and praise- Can a young coach (Arteta) improve?- Our home & away form- Our forwards situation and potential transfer targets- Academy breakouts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the last episode of pre-season, Oli Price-Bates is joined by Pet Berisha and Carl Carpenter as the trio look ahead to the new season. Amongst the topics discuss we look at:The 1-0 defeat to SpursOur overall lack of goalscoring in pre-season (and last season!)The sale of Joe WillockIs signing a new forward a priority? and if so, what type of forward? What's going on at right-back? Positive impac...

PB is joined by Pet to discuss some problems still facing Arsenal, with less than two weeks to go until the new season begins. Amongst the topics discussed are:-      What to do with Joe Willock?-      The problematic goalkeeping situation-      What needs to be done to our attack-      Odegaard/Maddison debateAnd much more. Find more news and views at fresharsenal.com. See acast.com/privacy for p...

PB, JB & Pet debate the imminent £50m signing of Ben White. We look at his strengths, weaknesses, what it means for our other central defenders and why Arsenal look set to invest so heavily in him. Follow us on Twitter @fresharsenalpodFind more podcasts and transfer news on our website https://fresharsenal.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad cho...

PB is joined by JB and Pet to rate all of the Arsenal players seasons out of 10. Have a listen and let us know by Tweeting us at @fresharsenalpod if you agree. Find more Arsenal news and insights at fresharsenal.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PB (@OliPriceBates) is back and is joined by Connor (@TikiTakaConnor) to analyse Mikel Arteta's performance this season. We look at the players that Arteta decided to sign and sell last summer and in January and whether they were the right decisions. We talk about some of Arteta's best and worst moments of the season. We breakdown performances on and off the pitch, and both rate Arteta's overall p...

Pet & JB look at what's next for Arsenal following a turbulent week for the club - including Villarreal and West Brom reaction, ownership, transfers and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a full house today as PB (@OliPriceBates) is joined by JB (@gunnerpunner), Carl (@C_Carptenter14) and Pet (@PetBerisha). The Fresh Arsenal team discuss the owner of Spotify's rumoured takeover bid of the club, the news that Folarin Balogun has signed a new deal, Arsenal's current striker conundrum and a look ahead to Thursday's huge game vs. Villarreal. Please subscribe if you enjoyed it and...

PB & Pet reflect on the news that Arsenal are a founding club of the new European Super League. It's hard to ignore the breaking news in recent days and PB and Pet reflect both as fans and also try to look at how and why the club made this decision. We also answer your questions that you sent to us on Twitter @fresharsenalpod. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more a...

Oli Price-Bates (PB) and JB look back at Arsenal's convicning 3-0 win against Sheffield United. They look at the situation at left back and what lessons can be learned. We take a look at how Arteta and the team should and could approach the crucial second leg against Slavia Prague on Thursday. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

PB & Pet talk through Arsenal 1-1 Slavia Prague. Looking at the line up and what went wrong there, mentality, the midfield make-up, Arteta, substitutes, we answer your questions and more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pet & JB take a look at Arsenal's squad what what they'd suggest we do with it this summer in the latest edition of The Fresh Arsenal podcast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PB, Carl & Pet relive an extraordinary 3-3 draw between West Ham and Arsenal. We talk about the team selection and the impact that had on Arsenal's performance, Martin Ødegaard's excellent display, Calum Chambers surprising contributions in the final third and much more, packed into under an hour. Find more content on fresharsenal.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Lear...

Oli Price-Bates (PB), JB and Pet Berisha (@PetBerisha) talk about the wonderful Arsenal performance and win on derby day. Amongst the topics discussed, we debate our hate for Match of the Day and mainstream TV in general. We ponder over Spurs and Mourinho's strange tactical approach to the game, analyse Arsenal's dominant left-hand side, the performances of Smith Rowe and Odegaard and MUCH more pa...

PB (@OliPriceBates) & JB (@gunnerpunner) are joined by special guest Connor (@TikiTakaConnor) in the wake of Arsenal's frustrating 1-1 draw with Burnley. The trio discuss the topic of playing out from the back after it both created a goal for Arsenal and cost them one. We discuss Arteta's managerial security, his long-term projects, more controversial refereeing decisions and plenty more. Listen,...

A happy PB & JB reflect on a vital week for Arsenal. We look at Arteta’s team selection. The duo reflect on the partnerships that are working across the pitch in Cedric and Pepe, Lacazette and Smith Rowe and more. We talk about a really positive day for the divisive duo of Pepe and Willian, look at if Cedric is now Arsenal's best right-back option and much more in this packed pocket-sized pod! See...