The Non-Negotiables: Arsenal Podcast

Retribution delivered. Statement made. Arsenal respond emphatically to Aston Villa with a dominant  4–1 win at the Emirates , reasserting control, standards, and authority after recent frustration. With  Declan Rice missing , Mikel Arteta’s side are forced to adapt — and ultimately overwhelm Villa through structure, pressure, and second-half execution. We break down a chaotic first half that playe...

Arsenal return to the top of the Premier League after a 2–1 win over Brighton, but the performance once again raises familiar questions. The Gunners dominate large spells at the Emirates — racking up 2.8 xG, 24 shots and total territorial control — only to let the game drift into nervous territory late on, with David Raya forced into a crucial save to preserve the win. We break down a first half t...

Arsenal are through to the Carabao Cup semi-finals — but it didn’t come easily. In this episode of  The Non-Negotiables Podcast , we react immediately to Arsenal’s penalty shoot-out win over Crystal Palace at the Emirates. A dominant first half, 25 shots, and complete territorial control somehow gave way to a familiar story: missed chances, second-half drop-off, and another late twist that forced...

Episode 155 – Back in Charge: Rice Anchors Arsenal’s Away-Day Response Arsenal return to winning ways with a controlled, professional 1–0 victory at Everton — a result that mattered as much for  how  it was done as the points themselves. Declan Rice sets the tone with a commanding midfield performance as Arsenal quieten Goodison Park, manage pressure moments, and reassert their standards away from...

Arsenal’s season raises an uncomfortable question: can you chase everything without losing something? In Episode 154, the lads debate whether Arsenal should sacrifice a competition to protect the Premier League title push, following the Carabao Cup semi-final draw and growing concerns around injuries and squad load. Is trophy greed a strength — or a trap? There’s a deep discussion around prioritie...

The result said “win”. The conversation said something else entirely. In this episode of The Non-Negotiables Podcast , the lads use Arsenal’s narrow victory over Wolves as a springboard to address deeper issues that have been building beneath the surface. Rather than focusing on the match itself, the discussion centres on selection decisions, misaligned roles, and why performances are starting to...

Arsenal head to Belgium, win 3–0 at Club Brugge, and continue their run at the top of the Champions League League Phase. Two goals straight into the top bins set the tone, with Madueke delivering his standout performance, Martinelli adding another European moment, and Zubimendi and Odegaard controlling the night despite heavy rotation at the back. We break down the selection calls, Timber and Sali...

“Seconds From Safety: Arsenal Stung at the Death as Villa Steal It Late” Arsenal were seconds away from leaving Villa Park with a point… and then it happened. A late, chaotic finish hands Villa the win, and The NN Pod are here for the therapy session. Ells steps into hosting duties with Justin and special guest Del as the guys break down: • The final-kick loss and why it stung so badly • Playing w...

2 In, 2 Out? — Arsenal Beat Brentford and Prepare for Aston Villa Arsenal took a needed three points against Brentford, but the story of the night was the balance between what went in and what went out. Merino’s header and Saka’s late strike gave Arsenal the goals, yet Rice and Mosquera joining the injury list kept the tension high in a game that should have been far more routine. We break down th...

Arsenal leave Stamford Bridge with just one Premier League point after a chaotic afternoon defined by early bookings, a makeshift back line, and a referee who lost control long before Caicedo finally saw red. We break down the six cautions, the way Zubimendi’s early yellow changed our midfield, the impact of Odegaard’s introduction, and Merino’s equaliser that shifted the momentum — plus the late...

Arsenal beat Bayern  3–1 at the Emirates , and the lads jump on the mics straight after full-time for instant reaction. Gav, Ells and Jus break down the line-up, Bayern’s early spell of control, Timber’s opener, and 17-year-old  Karl’s  equaliser before getting into how Arsenal completely took over the second half. There’s praise for  Rice , discussion on  Lewis-Skelly’s  positioning, big love for...

Arsenal went to work in the North London Derby — and Spurs got cooked. Eze delivered a historic hat-trick at the Emirates, Timber put on a right-back masterclass, Rice ran the entire midfield, and Arteta’s men produced one of the most dominant derby performances in years. We break down every detail of the 4–1 demolition: Spurs’ fear-ball shape, the space Eze kept finding, Trossard’s movement, Zubi...

Bad News Break Over — North London Mode Activated The international break is finally over — and Arsenal return with more bad news than a transfer window under Unai Emery. Odegaard setbacks, Gabriel scares, Havertz delays, and Hincapié jet-lagged into oblivion… it’s been chaos from start to finish. Ells and Gav sift through every injury update, every rumour, and every bit of international nonsense...

Gav’s away living it up in Ohio, so Ells and Justin take the reins for a packed international-break episode — the last one of the year (thankfully). We start with a full  Arsenal international rundown : every minute, every goal, and every storyline, including Zubimendi’s finish, Saka and Eze’s strikes for England, the strange media reaction, and Saka joining the Three Lions’ leadership group. Then...

Arsenal hit the international break with bruises, questions, and a surprising amount of noise — so the boys sit down to break it all apart. We get into  Myles Lewis-Skelly vs Thomas Tuchel , Calafiori’s “hip-gate,” and why Italy insist on keeping him hostage for a dead rubber. We also check in on the England U19s, Odegaard’s situation with Norway, and the growing trend of Arsenal players getting t...

A bruising trip to the Stadium of Light ends with two dropped points — and plenty to dissect. Gav, Ells and Justin break down Arsenal’s 2–2 draw at Sunderland, from the elbow on Moreno and missed chances to the fatigue creeping into Arteta’s injury-hit squad. The lads debate Trossard’s thunderbolt, Rice’s role in the opener, and why Arsenal still looked a level above even on tired legs. There’s ch...

Arsenal’s unbeaten run in Europe rolls on as Arteta’s men leave Prague with another clean sheet (just about!). The lads break down a dominant Champions League win over Slavia, Merino’s goals, Rice’s control, and the tactical tweaks that kept Set Piece FC thriving. We also react to  some  of the poorest officiating you’ll ever see — including the moment that nearly ended the “Clean Sheet FC” streak...

Gav, Ells and Jus break down Arsenal’s  2–0 win at Burnley , where  Declan Rice ran the show  and  Set Piece FC  struck again. From  Gabriel’s assist streak  to  Gyökeres’ link-up play  (and that “did he mean it?” pass), the lads unpack another dominant performance as Arsenal make it  nine straight wins in all competitions . They also tackle the  fixture congestion madness ,  Boxing Day scheduling...

Gav and Jus break down Arsenal’s 2–0 win over Brighton that sent the Gunners into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, before turning their attention to this weekend’s Premier League trip to Burnley. They also look across the league at a few standout fixtures, talk squad depth, and discuss Saka’s continued evolution — plus another round of the  Who Am I?  game. And Jus debuts his brand-new segment  “Ju...

Muted celebrations, boring narratives — same old Arsenal dominance. This week the lads dissect the 1–0 win over Crystal Palace, where Eze’s muted celebration and another set-piece goal kept the machine rolling. Gav, Ells and Justin break down Saka’s illness, Odegaard’s absence, and why Arsenal’s calm control is being mistaken for boredom. We also cover the latest injury worries for Rice, Martinell...

Arsenal made a statement in Europe —  four goals in thirteen minutes  against Atlético Madrid and a performance that had the Emirates rocking. In this episode, the lads break down how Arteta’s side dismantled Simeone’s men: set-piece dominance, Rice’s delivery, Gabriel’s leadership, and the growing “aura” around this Arsenal team. Then attention turns back to the Premier League with a full preview...

🎙  Episode 137 — “One Nil to The Arsenal: Fulham Recap + Atlético Madrid Preview” Arsenal keep marching on — another 1-0, another clean sheet, another weekend top of the Premier League. In this episode, the lads break down the Fulham win that had all the hallmarks of a title-winning side: control, resilience, and that old-school “One Nil to The Arsenal” energy. Gav, Ells and Jus dive into: How Ars...

The lads are back after the international break — and there’s plenty to catch up on. They start with Arsenal’s internationals: Saka’s assist (apparently), Martinelli’s goal, and a clean sheet for Miles Lewis-Skelly. The discussion turns to Calafiori’s treatment in the Italian press, injury worries for Ben White and Zubimendi, and how the squad shapes up heading into Fulham away. There’s also talk...

It’s the international break, but there’s still plenty to cover. Gav, Ells and Jus round up how Arsenal’s players performed for their countries, celebrate Saka’s latest England milestone, and highlight Ethan Nwaneri’s U21 performance. The lads dive deep into Zubimendi’s Guardian interview — what he’s learning under Arteta, how the Premier League’s tempo is testing him, and why he’s quickly become...

rom stadium blueprints to dressing room balance — this week’s conversation ties it all together. The lads break down Arsenal’s ambitious  Emirates expansion plans , exploring how the project could reshape matchday atmosphere, commercial growth, and the club’s long-term identity. They revisit lessons from the original Highbury move, debate whether a temporary switch to Wembley could derail momentum...