The Non-Negotiables: Arsenal Podcast

Gav and Ells discuss the arrival of Ilan Meslier, potential signing of Bruno Guimaraes and all the other transfers and rumours from the week just gone.

Politics, controversy and quarter-final drama as the World Cup takes another chaotic turn. Donald Trump’s intervention in Flo Balogun’s suspension dominates the agenda as the hosts examine one of the most controversial moments of the 2026 World Cup. With FIFA under intense scrutiny, they debate the integrity of the decision, the reaction across the United States, and what it means for the credibil...

As The NN Pod begins its 2026/27 season preview series, the hosts are each granted three Arsenal wishes for the campaign ahead. From keeping key players fit to adding a world-class left winger, they explore the changes they believe could define another title challenge.   The conversation looks at Arsenal’s recent injury record, the overhaul of the club’s medical department and whether sports scien...

The transfer window may be gathering pace elsewhere, but Arsenal’s approach remains firmly under the microscope. This week, the hosts discuss the fallout from Jeremy Monga’s expected move to Manchester City, whether patience is being mistaken for inactivity, and why Arsenal appear determined to stick to their valuations despite growing pressure from supporters. The conversation explores the latest...

The NN Pod returns for a Week in Football show as the World Cup moves from the group stage into the knockouts, with Arsenal’s international contingent still heavily involved. Gav, Justin and Elliot look back on the Round of 32, including Brazil’s win over Japan, Germany’s exit on penalties, France’s statement performance against Sweden, Norway setting up a meeting with Brazil, and the wider shape...

The 2025/26 season review series concludes with The NN Pod’s end-of-season awards show. The lads hand out their Player of the Season, Breakthrough Player, Goal of the Season, Save of the Season, Moment of the Season and Signing of the Season awards, reflecting on the players, performances and moments that defined Arsenal’s Premier League-winning campaign.   There is also discussion around the seas...

In this week’s Transfer Show, the team reacts to a busy week of Arsenal transfer speculation, starting with Piero Hincapié’s permanent move before revisiting the growing links to Julián Álvarez and discussing whether a deal that once seemed impossible now carries genuine substance. The conversation then turns to Arsenal’s reported interest in Bruno Guimarães, Manu Koné and Crysencio Summerville, w...

As the World Cup group stage approaches its conclusion, The NN Pod looks back on another dramatic week of football. Gavin and Justin assess the teams that have already secured qualification with a game to spare, including Argentina, Germany, France, Norway, the USA and Colombia, before discussing the tournament’s biggest disappointments, with Turkey becoming the first nation eliminated despite arr...

Arsenal are Premier League champions. In the penultimate instalment of The NN Pod’s end-of-season review series, the hosts revisit Arsenal’s 2025/26 title-winning campaign month by month, reliving the key moments, turning points and emotions that shaped the club’s first league triumph in 22 years. The conversation follows the season chronologically, from the opening-day win at Old Trafford and the...

The summer transfer window continues to gather pace and Arsenal’s shortlist appears to be growing by the day. This week, Gavin and Justin react to the release of the Premier League fixtures before turning their attention to the latest transfer developments surrounding the champions. The discussion begins with Arsenal’s attacking targets, including fresh links to Nico Williams, Morgan Rogers, Bradl...

The World Cup is underway and after one week of football there is already plenty to discuss. The team look back at a dramatic opening round of fixtures, including three red cards in Mexico vs South Africa, Brazil’s frustrating draw with Morocco, Scotland’s win over Haiti and the growing impact of the tournament’s controversial drinks-break system. There is also discussion around Arsenal-linked per...

The summer transfer window is underway and The NN Pod launches its new weekly Transfer Show with a discussion that quickly turns into a full Arsenal squad rebuild. The episode opens with “Fantasy Threesome”, a summer planning game where Gavin, Justin and Elliott each select three current Arsenal players they would move on and three replacements they would target. Gabriel Jesus, Ben White, Martin Ø...

The summer transfer window is underway and The NN Pod launches its new weekly Transfer Show with a discussion that quickly turns into a full Arsenal squad rebuild. The episode opens with “Fantasy Threesome”, a summer planning game where Gavin, Justin and Elliott each select three current Arsenal players they would move on and three replacements they would target. Gabriel Jesus, Ben White, Martin Ø...

The first edition of the NN Pod World Cup Show sees Gavin, Elliott and Justin make their tournament picks, selecting the favourites, dark horses, minnows and breakout stars they believe could define the summer. The lads each select a tournament favourite, with discussions centred around Spain, Argentina and the Netherlands. The conversation covers coaching styles, squad strengths, key players, gro...

The NN Pod begins its end-of-season player review series as Gavin returns to the show following Arsenal’s Premier League title celebrations and a football-filled trip across England, Scotland and Europe. From the atmosphere around the Emirates on trophy-lift day to watching the Champions League Final in Amsterdam, the hosts reflect on a memorable few weeks before turning their attention to the squ...

Arsenal’s Champions League final ended in the cruellest way possible. After a dramatic night in Budapest, Mikel Arteta’s side fell to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties following a 1-1 draw across 120 minutes. Kai Havertz gave Arsenal the perfect start, PSG responded from the spot, and what followed was a tactical battle between Europe’s most dangerous attack and one of the continent’s strongest def...

One match. One trophy. One chance to make Arsenal history. Arsenal are one game away from completing a season that has already delivered Premier League glory. In this Champions League Final Preview, Elliott, Justin and JJ prepare for the biggest European match in Arsenal’s history as Mikel Arteta’s side travel to Budapest to face reigning Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain. The panel ref...

On this week’s Week in Football show, Elliott and Justin look back at a chaotic end to the domestic and European season as English clubs continue to dominate across the continent. Crystal Palace make history by winning the UEFA Conference League under Oliver Glasner, while Aston Villa lift the Europa League with Unai Emery collecting yet another European trophy. The lads discuss what these victori...

This was supposed to be a match review. Instead, it became something else. Arsenal closed the Premier League season with victory away at Crystal Palace — but the football quickly gave way to reflection, celebration and everything that came with finally seeing the trophy lifted after a twenty-two-year wait.   Elliot and Justin react to the final day atmosphere, the guard of honour at Selhurst Park,...

One more game. One more moment. One more trophy lift. Arsenal head into the final Premier League game of the season with the title already secured and a first league crown in twenty-two years confirmed. Before attention shifts elsewhere, this episode stays firmly in the present and looks ahead to one final league outing away at Crystal Palace — and everything that comes with trophy lift day.   The...

E212: “It’s Over” — Drama in Scotland, Bournemouth End Pep’s Title Chase, Pep Exit Rumours & Southampton Expelled (Week in Football) One week after lifting the Premier League title, The Non-Negotiables turn their attention to the rest of football and there was no shortage of stories to unpack. WATG returns for Matchweek 37 as European places tighten, relegation pressure remains alive and atten...

Arsenal are Premier League champions. In a special instant-reaction episode, Gavin, Elliot and Justin react to Bournemouth’s late result against Manchester City confirming Arsenal as champions of England for the first time in 22 years.   The lads relive where they were for the final whistle, the surreal emotions of watching the final seconds tick down, and the feeling of finally seeing Arsenal get...

Arsenal arrive at match 37 knowing only a win will do. Two points clear, two games left, one goal behind on goal difference — the context is everything. Gavin, Elliot, and Justin open by unpacking a lineup that raises as many questions as it answers. Havertz up top, Eze and Ødegaard in midfield together, Cristhian Mosquera at right back — it's a selection with ambition baked in, but the balanc...

Arsenal head into their final home game of the Premier League season knowing the equation is simple: two wins from two. In this Match Preview episode, the panel look ahead to Burnley’s visit to the Emirates with the title race entering its decisive stage. The conversation covers Arsenal’s growing injury concerns, the ongoing right-back dilemma following Ben White’s setback, and how Mikel Arteta co...

Barcelona clinch La Liga against Real Madrid as The NN Pod looks at the growing instability inside Madrid, the pressure surrounding Xabi Alonso, and why Europe’s biggest clubs increasingly resemble vanity projects rather than coherent football teams. The lads discuss Real Madrid’s dressing room issues, Jude Bellingham scrutiny, Vinícius Júnior tensions, and the possibility of José Mourinho returni...