The Loose Cannon Podcast

Illan Meslier’s switch to Arsenal is a low‑risk, potentially high‑reward move: a once‑promising Leeds keeper arriving as David Raya’s backup after a rocky spell, bringing shot‑stopping pedigree and excellent ball‑playing traits that suit Mikel Arteta’s system. The question is simple—can Arsenal’s structure and coaching restore his confidence, or will he settle into a dependable second‑choice role?...

Bruno Guimarães has reportedly told Newcastle he wants Arsenal, and a move worth around £60m would be a major statement — Premier League-proven, prime-age, and exactly the midfield upgrade Mikel Arteta needs to sharpen his title challenge. Meanwhile Arsenal are closing on goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free deal, a pragmatic signing that provides top-level cover and enables young keeper Tommy Setfo...

This episode argues that Crysencio Summerville — not Bruno Guimarães — is the smarter Arsenal target. With two World Cup goals, an assist, and consistent, versatile wing play, Summerville offers immediate attacking impact, defensive work-rate, and long-term value that fits Arsenal’s needs better than a midfield signing would. The piece examines tactical fit, squad dynamics, age and cost considerat...

Saturday, 20 June 2026 — Arsenal are linked with three very different wingers: Bradley Barcola (PSG), Rodrygo (Real Madrid) and Christos Tzolis (Club Brugge). Each brings a distinct profile — Barcola is young, explosive and high-upside; Rodrygo is a transformative blockbuster; Tzolis is a pragmatic, proven option with value. Reality bites: PSG and Real aren’t obvious sellers and fees would be huge...

Budapest delivered cruel theatre: Gabriel Magalhães' missed penalty in the shootout handed PSG the Champions League, and the image of him consoled in tears will linger. But to reduce this season to one kick is to ignore the blocks, headers and leadership that made Arsenal champions. Arteta's team leave with pain but also progress — a Premier League title, a young core and a clear drive to turn hea...

Sunday, the 24th of May, 2026, and Arsenal have done it. Finally, properly, undeniably done it — the Premier League title is theirs after a 2-1 win at Selhurst Park, a coronation that felt more like a sunny parade than a frantic decider. Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke put Arsenal in control, Jean-Philippe Mateta pulled one back and a VAR call denied a late Yeremy Pino equaliser. The day also under...

Twenty-two years after their last league triumph, Arsenal finally reclaim the top spot — a title shaped by relentless work, belief and a decisive change in mindset. Mikel Arteta’s leadership, the squad’s unity, smart recruitment (including Viktor Gyökeres), and a ruthless spine of Rice, Saliba, Gabriel, Raya and Saka turned good football into winning football. With youth rising, ownership more eng...

Arsenal scraped a vital 1-0 win over Burnley at the Emirates as Kai Havertz nodded home from a Bukayo Saka corner, moving the Gunners five points clear and piling pressure on Manchester City. It was a tense, messy night marked by grief for club legend Peter Simpson, moments of defensive steel, and a palpable sense that this squad has grown into the maturity needed to close out a historic title run...

Arsenal edged a chaotic London Stadium clash thanks to a late Leandro Trossard strike that deflected in, huge saves from David Raya, and a stoppage-time VAR decision that wiped out Callum Wilson’s equaliser. An early injury and a curious tactical reshuffle briefly shifted momentum, but Arsenal held on. The win keeps Arsenal top and shifts the mood around their title bid—gritty, nervy and undeniabl...

Bukayo Saka’s decisive finish was enough as Arsenal beat Atlético Madrid 1–0 (2–1 agg) to reach the Champions League final — a night that felt less like chaos and more like a turning point. The goal was simple and ruthless, and the team then showed the grit to see the tie out against Simeone’s relentless pressure. Mikel Arteta’s decisions, key defensive interventions from Gabriel and Rice’s combat...

Saturday at the Emirates felt like more than another league match: Arsenal controlled from the first whistle, Bukayo Saka and Viktor Gyokeres decisive, and Arteta’s functional rotation kept the machine running. The performance wasn’t just about goals — it was about composure, efficiency and a squad built for the long run. With Arsenal six points clear and belief building ahead of the Atletico semi...

Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg at the Metropolitano finished 1–1, but the headlines belonged to VAR — a long review that awarded, then overturned, Eberechi Eze’s late penalty and left emotions raw. Arsenal took the lead through Viktor Gyökeres, Julián Álvarez equalised from the spot, and both sides had chances in a chaotic, tense tie that now heads back to north London perfectly...

Arsenal reclaimed top spot with a tense 1–0 win over Newcastle thanks to an early Eberechi Eze finish, but the match will be remembered for a huge refereeing controversy: Viktor Gyökeres was clearly through and felled by Nick Pope, yet only a yellow card followed. Despite injuries to Kai Havertz and Eze and late pressure from Newcastle, Arsenal held on — a reminder that this title run is being bui...

Arsenal matched Manchester City for long spells at the Etihad — Rayan Cherki struck first, Arsenal hit back quickly via a ricochet off Kai Havertz, but Erling Haaland’s late intervention settled it. The game wasn’t a collapse; it was a reminder that City punish tiny lapses when it matters most. Despite a brave performance and several near-misses, Arsenal leave with nothing, and the table now tight...

Arsenal reached their first back-to-back Champions League semi-finals after a tense 0-0 draw at the Emirates — enough after Kai Havertz’s late goal in Lisbon settled the tie. The night wasn’t about attacking brilliance but about discipline, nerves and getting the job done. With Saliba and Gabriel commanding the backline and Declan Rice anchoring midfield, Arsenal showed a new maturity: they could...

It’s another frustrating afternoon at the Emirates as Bournemouth upset Arsenal 2-1, exposing recurring problems in possession and game management. Junior Kroupi’s early volley put Bournemouth ahead, Viktor Gyökeres calmly levelled from the spot, but a late Alex Scott strike sealed a painful home defeat. Arsenal showed flashes — Gyökeres’ consistency, Eze’s late energy and Rice’s influence — but n...

In a tense Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Estádio José Alvalade, Arsenal survived a tactical, chess-like contest and were rewarded in stoppage time when Gabriel Martinelli fed Kai Havertz for a calm, decisive finish that earned a priceless 1–0 away lead. David Raya’s early fingertip save, disciplined defending, and a VAR intervention that disallowed Sporting’s strike all shaped a...

Southampton shocked Arsenal 2-1 at St Mary’s to knock the Gunners out of the FA Cup, turning one lapse into the decisive moment despite Arsenal’s long spells of control. Substitutes sparked a comeback, Viktor Gyökeres levelled, but Shea Charles’ calm finish sealed a bitter cup exit. The match exposed Arsenal’s struggle to turn possession into clinical impact and raised fresh doubts about Kepa’s in...

Without Ødegaard, Eberechi Eze stepped up with a breathtaking opener that felt like an arrival, then Declan Rice put the tie beyond doubt with a cool finish. Arsenal dictated tempo, pressed with purpose, and threatened on set pieces — a night of control rather than chaos. Arteta’s rotation kept the engine fresh with one eye on Wembley, and the performance sends a clear message: this team isn’t jus...

At the Emirates, Arsenal beat Everton 2–0 in a night of late drama as Viktor Gyökeres opened the scoring and 16-year-old Max Dowman capped the win with a stoppage-time run and finish to become the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history. The result extended Arsenal’s lead at the top and highlighted the club’s academy pathway — a defining moment that could reshape this season and ignite big q...