The Non-Negotiables: Arsenal Podcast

Blame it on Mikel: Arsenal Player Withdrawals, International Break Fallout & April Fixtures The international break returns — and so does the noise. In this episode, we work through a packed window for Arsenal players across international duty, from standout performances and youth involvement to the growing list of withdrawals that have quickly become the dominant talking point. There’s a clos...

Gavin and Elliot open off-script. Mo Salah's departure from Liverpool has just been confirmed, and before Arsenal business gets underway there's a moment worth taking — a reflection on legacy, on how elite players leave, and on a contrast with another Liverpool exit that the hosts find hard to ignore. The international break dominates the main agenda, and the "six Arsenal withdrawals&...

Arsenal’s Carabao Cup Final ends in disappointment, but the conversation goes deeper than the result. The episode opens with a detailed breakdown of the starting XI, late injury issues, and the key selection decisions that shaped the game. From the early moments, Arsenal show promise and create chances, but the discussion quickly shifts toward the bigger issue — control, or the lack of it, as Manc...

Arsenal move into the Champions League quarter-finals with a performance built on control, structure and big moments — and in this episode, the panel breaks down exactly how it was achieved. The conversation opens with the context around the result and the significance of progressing in Europe, before moving into the starting XI and early-game patterns that shaped the match. There’s a detailed loo...

Arsenal continue their Premier League campaign with a 2–0 win over Everton at the Emirates, but the conversation begins with the context around the starting XI. With Martin Ødegaard absent and several selection calls raising eyebrows, the hosts break down the lineup decisions, early game shape and how both sides approached the opening stages of the match. The first half brings a mix of control and...

Arsenal leave Germany with a draw, but the performance in Leverkusen sparks plenty of debate. In this episode of  The Non-Negotiables Podcast , the team breaks down the 1–1 draw away to Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League Round of 16. From the starting XI decisions and early refereeing controversies to Martinelli rattling the crossbar and a frustrating attacking display, the discussion explor...

Episode Description Arsenal are through — but it wasn’t pretty. In this episode of The Non-Negotiables Podcast, the lads break down Arsenal’s gritty FA Cup win away at Mansfield. With injuries piling up and the fixture list tightening, Mikel Arteta rotated heavily — including handing competitive starts to two Hale End 16-year-olds: Max Dowman and Marley Salmon. The hosts unpack the unusual lineup,...

Episode 176 – Legion Of Goon: Arsenal’s Defensive Wall Shuts Down Brighton as City Drop Points in the Title Race Arsenal head to the south coast and leave with three crucial points after a controlled 1–0 win away at Brighton. With Martin Ødegaard unavailable and William Saliba a late withdrawal, Mikel Arteta’s side are forced into changes — but the response is a composed, resilient performance bui...

Arsenal find a way again. In this episode, we break down a tense 2–1 win over Chelsea decided by three crucial set pieces — two Arsenal corners and one unfortunate own goal. It wasn’t a flowing, dominant performance, but it was decisive when it mattered. We begin with Arteta’s Non-Negotiables and the pre-match context: late fitness doubts, midfield reshuffles, and what Odegaard’s absence meant str...

Arsenal’s financial results are in — and the numbers tell a story. In Episode 174, we break down the club’s 2025 revenue surge, Champions League impact, sponsorship growth and wage structure, asking what it really means for Arsenal’s trajectory. Is this sustainable growth? How does the new financial model affect future transfer windows? And with PSR gone and a new system incoming, what does the su...

Domination Derby: Arsenal Destroy Spurs 4-1 Away from Home as Eze Delivers, Raya Recovers and the Premier League Lead Returns to Five Points Arsenal respond in the only way that matters. After pressure built following Manchester City’s win, the North London Derby became more than just another fixture — it became a test of control, intent and composure. And from the opening minutes, Arsenal deliver...

Arsenal went to Wolves knowing the margin for error was gone. What followed was a night that began with control, composure and an early breakthrough — and ended with frustration, defensive uncertainty and uncomfortable questions. In Part One, the panel break down the 2–2 draw at Molineux in detail. From the starting XI decisions and Saka’s central role, to Declan Rice’s early influence and the sen...

Arsenal step away from Premier League pressure and into the FA Cup — and for 45 minutes, it looks effortless. In this episode of The Non-Negotiables Podcast, we break down the 4–0 win over Wigan Athletic, where four first-half goals settled the tie early and allowed Mikel Arteta to rotate heavily. We discuss the starting XI surprises, Calafiori’s latest warm-up withdrawal, and the long-anticipated...

Arsenal leave West London with a point — but far more questions than answers. In this episode of  The Non-Negotiables , we break down the 1–1 draw at Brentford and ask whether Arsenal are drifting away from the identity that made them so dominant. With Manchester City applying pressure in the title race, this was a night that demanded control. Instead, it became another conversation about long bal...

Yes, That Was 3–0 Arsenal make it three points and move on — but not without plenty to dissect. A scrappy afternoon at the Emirates saw the scoreline race ahead of the performance, raising familiar questions about control, rhythm, and how much style really matters at this stage of the season. The pod breaks down a strange opening half hour, the physical nature of Sunderland’s approach, and why Ars...

Arsenal are heading back to Wembley. A cagey semi-final second leg against Chelsea unfolded with little rhythm and few clear openings, as the game drifted under a cloud of outside noise and shifting narratives. But beneath the surface, Arsenal remained composed, controlled, and patient. In this episode, the lads break down a night where structure mattered more than spectacle. The conversation focu...

Arsenal return from Elland Road with a four-goal win that extends their lead at the top, but the performance itself sparks plenty of debate. The pod breaks down a strange afternoon in Leeds — from a late line-up shock and Bukayo Saka pulling out in the warm-up, to a disjointed opening that gradually turned into set-piece control and second-half authority. There’s discussion around Arsenal’s relian...

A Perfect Run — With Cracks Perfect in Europe, Uncertain at the Back — What Arsenal Must Fix Before Leeds Arsenal close out the Champions League League Phase with a perfect record — eight wins from eight — but the performance against Kairat raises uncomfortable questions beneath the surface. Gav and Jus break down a night that should have felt routine, but instead reinforced growing concerns aroun...

Humbled at Home: Manchester United End Arsenal’s Emirates League Run A sobering afternoon at the Emirates sees Arsenal suffer their first league defeat at home to Manchester United, cutting the title gap and raising uncomfortable questions about control, mentality, and attacking identity. In Part One, the conversation begins with the wider title context — pressure at the top of the table, selectio...

Seven straight. Top two secured. And revenge delivered in Milan. Arsenal head to the San Siro knowing the stakes — one more Champions League League Phase win to lock a top-two finish — and produce a performance that blends control, chaos, and cutting edge. The panel break down a fast, open contest against Inter Milan that never quite settled, with both midfields exposed early and Arsenal choosing...

Episode 163 – Missing In The Forest Arsenal leave the City Ground with a point, but not without frustration. In this episode of  The Non-Negotiables Podcast , the panel break down a goalless draw that felt defined by control, territory, and chances that never quite turned into goals. The conversation begins with Mikel Arteta’s selection choices, rotation decisions, and how Arsenal approached a Not...

Episode 162 — Advantage Arsenal: Narrow First Leg Win After a Dominant Performance at Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup Semi-Final The boys are back as Gav, Ells and special guest JJ react to Arsenal’s first-leg victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup semi-final — a night that delivered control, chances, and a narrow advantage that perhaps didn’t reflect the balance of play. Th...

Arsenal head to Fratton Park for a heavily rotated FA Cup tie as Mikel Arteta looks to manage minutes after a demanding festive period. With ten changes to the starting XI, the discussion centres on squad depth, fringe players getting opportunities, and how standards are maintained despite wholesale rotation. The episode focuses on Gabriel Martinelli’s response after a difficult week in the spotli...

Arsenal and Liverpool cancel each other out in a game that never truly ignites — and the discussion turns quickly from the result to what it reveals. In Episode 160, the panel breaks down a flat Emirates stalemate that raises familiar questions: control without incision, deep blocks at home, and whether Arsenal’s attacking options genuinely fit the challenges they face week to week. There’s a fran...

The NN Pod breaks down Arsenal’s win away on the south coast as Mikel Arteta’s side navigate a difficult afternoon at Bournemouth and keep momentum building ahead of Liverpool’s visit to the Emirates. We begin with a deep dive into a disjointed first half — why Arsenal struggled for control, how Bournemouth disrupted rhythm, and where structure and decision-making fell short. The conversation then...