The Non-Negotiables: Arsenal Podcast

Arsenal survived one of the season’s most chaotic afternoons at the London Stadium to remain top of the Premier League — but this was far from a comfortable title-race performance. The panel breaks down Arsenal’s dominant opening spell, the tactical structure that initially overwhelmed West Ham, and why the game completely changed following Ben White’s injury and Mikel Arteta’s controversial reshu...

Arsenal head into the final three Premier League matches of the season with the title race back in their hands — but first comes a difficult trip across London to face a West Ham side fighting for survival. The lads preview Sunday evening’s clash at the London Stadium, discussing the pressure of the occasion, Arsenal’s recent form, and whether this is the toughest remaining hurdle in the run-in. T...

Arsenal’s title race took another dramatic turn after Everton F.C. stunned Manchester City F.C. in one of the biggest results of the Premier League season — and The NN Pod reacts to the chaos, the psychology, and what it means heading into the final stretch. The panel opens with a full Whip Around the Grounds from Matchweek 35, including defeats for Chelsea F.C., Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. an...

Arsenal are through to the Champions League final for the first time in two decades after a 1-0 win over Atlético Madrid at the Emirates — and the NN Pod breaks down the emotion, atmosphere and tactical story behind a historic European night. The panel react to Mikel Arteta’s decision to keep faith with Myles Lewis-Skelly in midfield, the balance it brought alongside Declan Rice and Ethan Nwaneri,...

Arsenal stand one game away from a second-ever Champions League final as they prepare to host Atlético Madrid at the Emirates in this semi-final second leg. The episode opens with the scale of the occasion — a season-defining three-week period where outcomes range from historic success to the frustration of coming close. The discussion explores expectations around Arsenal’s level across the two me...

Arsenal delivered one of their most complete Premier League performances of the season with a commanding 3-0 victory over Fulham at the Emirates — and with Atlético Madrid looming, Mikel Arteta’s rotation, tactical adjustments, and squad management all come under the microscope. The team breaks down the surprise inclusion of Myles Lewis-Skelly in midfield, his standout technical performance, and w...

Arsenal head into the final four league games of the season knowing there is no margin for error left in the Premier League title race. Gavin and Elliot preview Saturday’s meeting with Fulham at the Emirates as Mikel Arteta balances growing injury concerns, squad fatigue and a Champions League semi-final second leg against Atlético Madrid just days later. The conversation focuses heavily on team s...

Arsenal leave Madrid level — but with frustration, controversy, and opportunity still hanging over this Champions League semi-final. The panel breaks down a chaotic first leg at the Metropolitano, where Mikel Arteta’s side delivered an impressive opening-half display, controlled large periods of the contest, and took the lead through Viktor Gyökeres after sustained pressure and sharp pressing. The...

200 episodes in, and The NN Pod marks its double century by stepping beyond Arsenal’s immediate pressures to survey a chaotic football landscape. From Matchweek 34’s relegation drama and Nottingham Forest’s survival fight, to Sunderland’s collapse, Spurs and West Ham’s late escapes, and a promotion race delivering football at its most dramatic, the wider game provided no shortage of volatility. Th...

Arsenal head to Madrid for one of the biggest nights in the club’s modern history as Mikel Arteta’s side prepare for a Champions League semi-final first leg against Atlético Madrid. The panel breaks down the scale of the occasion, Arsenal’s growing injury concerns, and how the physical and mental demands of a relentless title race may shape this European showdown. With Kai Havertz sidelined, fitne...

Arsenal survived one of their most emotionally charged matches of the season as Mikel Arteta’s side edged Newcastle United 1-0 at the Emirates to keep their Premier League title hopes alive. In this Match Review episode, Gavin and Elliot break down the nerves, pressure, and significance of a win that may prove pivotal in Arsenal’s run-in. From early Newcastle pressure and a tense Emirates atmosphe...

Arsenal return to the Emirates for what  is framed as “game one of five,” with the title race entering its decisive stretch. With Manchester City moving ahead on goals scored, the context is clear: results are now everything, but the debate remains around how Arsenal should approach these final matches. The episode opens with a look at the weekend’s Premier League fixtures, including Sunderland vs...

The week in football opens with the Premier League once again asserting its presence across European competition, with multiple English sides progressing deep into the latter stages. The discussion begins with a full Whip Around the Grounds from Matchweek 33, before moving into what this success says about the league’s overall strength — and where that strength sits within the football landscape....

Arsenal’s trip to the Etihad ends in defeat — but not in resignation. In this Match Review, the focus begins at a macro level: with five league games remaining and a Champions League semi-final still ahead, the conversation centres on whether the season is still alive. Despite the result, there is a clear sense that belief remains — shaped not just by the table, but by what was seen in the perform...

Arsenal travel to the Etihad for what is framed throughout as a defining moment in the Premier League title race, with Manchester City positioned as the immediate challengers and the pressure context explored in detail. The episode opens with early weekend fixtures, including Newcastle vs Bournemouth and Chelsea vs Manchester United, before moving into a themed Six Pack focused on Arsenal players...

Arsenal progress to a second successive Champions League semi-final after navigating a controlled but low-event second leg against Sporting. The episode opens with the context of the tie — a one-goal advantage from the first leg and the pressure attached to seeing the job through at the Emirates. The conversation reflects on the necessity of progression given recent domestic results, before moving...

This week’s episode begins with a full breakdown of  Matchweek 32 , as the panel works through key results across the Premier League — from West Ham’s emphatic win to Tottenham’s continued struggles and late drama across the weekend. Attention then turns to VAR, with three major incidents analysed in detail. A late penalty decision at Selhurst Park raises questions around consistency and interpret...

Arsenal return to the Emirates with a one-goal advantage as they face Sporting CP in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final. The episode opens by setting the context around the tie, reflecting on the 1–0 win in Lisbon and what it means for Arsenal’s approach at home. There is discussion around the balance between control and intent — whether to manage the game pragmatically or look...

Arsenal’s response to midweek momentum is examined in full as The NN Pod breaks down a 2–1 defeat to Bournemouth at the Emirates. The episode opens with the pre-match context — injuries, absences, and the mood heading into a key Premier League fixture — before turning to the starting XI and the immediate concerns it raised. From there, the analysis moves into the game itself, where early control i...

Arsenal return to the Emirates for an early kickoff against Bournemouth, with the title run-in beginning to take shape and pressure building around selection, fitness, and performance. The episode opens with the Who Am I game before shifting into a look at the weekend’s fixtures, where the relegation battle takes centre stage. West Ham vs Wolves and Sunderland vs Tottenham are explored through the...

Finishers: Havertz Strikes Late as Arsenal Beat Sporting CP in Champions League Quarter-Final (Match Review) Arsenal return to European action with a composed and professional performance in Lisbon, securing a narrow first-leg advantage against Sporting CP in the Champions League quarter-final. The episode opens with the pre-match context, including consecutive domestic setbacks and the continued...

The week unfolds through moments that didn’t need saying — but were. It begins with Enzo Fernández, as an interview shifts the focus from performance to intent. Leadership, responsibility, and dressing room dynamics come into question, setting the tone for a wider conversation about what happens when players speak beyond the moment. From there, attention turns to Liverpool’s heavy defeat at Manche...

Arsenal return to Champions League quarter-final action with a first-leg trip to Lisbon, as Mikel Arteta’s side face Sporting CP with the tie firmly in focus from the outset. The conversation opens with the broader context around Arsenal’s European progression, framing this as a third consecutive quarter-final and questioning what it now means to operate at this level consistently. There’s discuss...

Arsenal return from the international break with more questions than answers. In this episode, we break down the FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Southampton — shaped by injuries, rotation, and a performance that never fully settled. With key players missing, we assess Arteta’s pre-match messaging, the starting XI, and the balance between rotation and control in a knockout tie. We analyse the early...

Between Wembley and Tuesday: Arsenal vs Southampton FA Cup Quarter-Final (Match Preview) The Non-Negotiables Podcast returns with a shift in structure — shorter, more frequent episodes designed to bring sharper focus across the week — as Arsenal head into a pivotal FA Cup quarter-final against Southampton. With the international break finally behind us, attention turns straight back to the footbal...