The Thing About Arsenal

Five days on and we are still revelling in the joy of Arsenal’s victory parade. So much so that the fridge Laura saw is still present in North London (and now has some enjoyable new additions). Elsewhere, Laura and Jim look ahead to a busy transfer window, where Arteta could look to add some more quality in the department of “ratting around”. Plus, we preview tonight’s game at home to Boyzone. A m...

The rumours are true, the pictures have dropped: Katie McCabe is a Chelsea player. Laura and Rory discuss the news and the reaction among the Arsenal fanbase since. How much does it impact McCabe's legacy? And will Chelsea fans come up with a new chant? Comment on Spotify or on YouTube , or get in touch with the show on X , Instagram , and TikTok . You can also email us show@thingaboutarsenal.com...

Well, that was beautiful chaos! The streets of North London might finally be quietening down after Arsenal’s title-winning parade but the memories will echo on for a lifetime. Today, Laura and Jim tell Rory all about the parade and their experiences enjoying the celebrations firsthand. Elsewhere, we continue to reflect on our performance against PSG in the Champions League final. Plus, with silly...

After a massive effort from every last one of our players, the Champions League final finished with Arsenal heartbreak in Budapest. Jim is joined by Laura from the airport to reflect on our penalty shootout defeat against PSG, but also on the massive mix of emotions – regret and agony, but also a huge sense of pride and optimism for the future of Mikel Arteta and this squad. Come and join us. Comm...

We're back in the Champions League final for the first time since 2006. Laura, Jonny and Jim are full of nervous excitement. We remember our first go at grabbing Ol' Big Ears and how it compares to this season. We're also joined by On The Continent 's Andy Brassell for the lowdown on PSG and where the key for Arsenal lies. Plus, Laura shares her plans for Budapest and we reflect on this week's epi...

Well, Arsenal Women didn’t win any of the big trophies we hoped for - apart from that weird five-day Champions Cup. But that’s not stopping Laura and Lucy from handing out our own set of trophies to cap off the season: it’s time for our TTAA Alternative Awards! From some of the brilliant moments conjured up by Alessia Russo n’ co, to some heart-wrenching/shoulder-shrugging moments that ultimately...

Laura and Jim reflect on the season that saw our 22-year wait for a Premier League title come to an end. How did Arsenal do it? What was different compared to our previous attempts? We discuss David Raya's extraordinary campaign, the influence of our summer signings, and the season-defining moments that ended in glory. Plus, we ask the definitely cheeky but absolutely necessary question: could thi...

Luke and Jim spent the day celebrating the title win in one of the craziest days Holloway Road will ever witness – but they still made it to the studio to record another post-match pod! Admittedly, today’s win over Palace had a weird pre-season vibe to it, but at least we saw some of the wider squad remind us of their qualities and put their hands up for the Champions League final. Plus, the magic...

What a week. Luke, Jim and Jonny relive the greatest night of our lives on Tuesday and all of the incredible #content that's followed. Apologies to all friends and family. We also hear about the Arsenal fan who truly had the best night of any Gooner in the whole world. Congratulations Daniel Bull, if that is really who you are... Also, we definitely sincerely wonder how Crystal Palace will set up...

After 22 years, Arsenal Football Club are champions of England once more. DRINK IT IN!!! Luke and Jim clamber out of the crowds around the Emirates to celebrate everything: from these incredible players, to Mikel Arteta and his bloody process, to what Jim thinks was the most important signing of our recent history in the form of Eberechi Eze, and the rollercoaster of emotions we've all gone throug...

So, how are you feeling? Luke and Jim are giddy with nerves. And probably sugar-crashing from all the cherries they've eaten. We look back on our final game of the season at the Emirates, which beautifully capped off an incredible - and not always smooth - journey at our stadium. Luke and Jim were there to take it all in. Elsewhere, we ponder on the availability of flares in the Holloway area and...

Who needs to win 5-0 when you can win 1-0? Lucy and Jonny are here to celebrate a 1-0 win against Burnley because that's exactly what we need to do when the Premier League is within our grasp. Kai Havertz delivered the goods (and almost a red), while Piero Hincapié delivered something else. There was also the small matter of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City reign all but coming to an end midway thr...

“We’ve… had... McCabe,” and boy were we lucky too. Today, Laura and Rory reflect on Arsenal’s final game of the season and say goodbye to another legend departing the club this summer. We discuss how Katie McCabe is such a unique character and why Arsenal might never see the likes of her again. Elsewhere, we discuss the wider squad rebuild with more players leaving the club this summer and take ou...

Two games to go. Jim, Jonny and Rory are here to reflect on the gravity of that feeling and loads of others besides, some of which may still relate to VAR and the swirling conspiracy theories. We preview Burnley on Monday night and the importance of goal difference in this game, while there's a slightly unwelcome trip down memory lane to revisit the last time Burnley beat us (dark times). Plus, Pi...

We knew it was coming, but nothing could prepare us for that exit video... First things first on today’s show - Laura and Rory take a look back at Beth Mead’s time at Arsenal, from her heartbreaking ACL injury to that pass in the Champions League final. If anyone deserves to be called a legend, it’s her. In happier news, it looks like Arsenal are getting their business done early and might be sign...

Call a tattoo artist, we need to get booked in for our David Raya tattoos. Today, Laura, Luke and Jonny gather to relive another painful yet joyous weekend for Arsenal. We weigh in on the ongoing VAR debate. Plus, Laura asks, in hindsight, was this result more fun than a 5-0 romp? And once we get all that out of the way, we celebrate the most important event of the weekend, Win the Dog’s birthday!...

If you thought watching that game was nerve-wracking, try doing it AT West Ham. In the home end. Lucy and Rory are almost (but fortunately not totally) speechless after one of the most dramatic games of Arsenal's season.  We unpack it all: the VAR decision that saw Callum Wilson's equaliser ruled out, David Raya's extraordinary composure to save from Mateus Fernandes, and the equally extraord...

Even after reaching the actual Champions League final, people are still trying to bring us down. Unfortunately for the haters, they're going to have to sit this one out. We're going to celebrate, and keep on celebrating until we can't no more. The three Ls of Laura, Lucy and Luke are here to reflect on a week that just got better and better. Plus, we look ahead to the weekend as Arsenal take the M...

ARSENAL ARE IN THE FINAL OF THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE! Laura and Jim dive out of the Emirates and get on the mics straight after full time to drink it all in. From Viktor Gyökeres' heroic performance up top, to Bukayo Saka's goal, Ben White's redemption and Myles Lewis-Skelly's continuing midfield masterclass... there is A LOT to enjoy. Jim also explains how unique the pre-match atmosphere was and Laur...

Ugh! Lyon 3-1 Arsenal. Laura and Rory are here to react to a frustrating afternoon in Lyon. Rory explains why Wendie Renard gave him the ick, and we rue Arsenal’s missed chance to show everyone how good we can be. Elsewhere, we are further icked out by the thought of Beth Mead and Katie McCabe going to Man City. Plus, we explain why Arsenal need to take the title race to the last day of the season...

Were we wrong to think that Arsenal weren't capable of a free-flowing performance anymore? Apparently so. Luke and Jim are here to further discuss our 3-0 win over Fulham at the weekend, Viktor Gyökeres' recent form and Myles Lewis-Skelly, who might have just saved us 80m quid in the summer. Elsewhere, we start to get excited to play Atlético Madrid tomorrow night. Rumour has it there could be a v...

That's more like it! Jim and Rory gather after a very enjoyable - and strangely nostalgic - afternoon in N5. We once again take a moment to appreciate how important a fully fit Bukayo Saka is to this team. Elsewhere, Rory gives plenty of credit to Mikel Arteta for starting Myles Lewis Skelly in midfield and Jim hopes this result will give us a big old confidence boost going into the final few game...

It’s Jim and Rory on the show, and they kick things off with their "Atlético Reflections” following an important week in the Champions League. Did Ben White know he was stepping on the Atlético badge? Does he even know what the badge looks like? Does the fact he didn’t step on the bear make a difference? We get into the nitty gritty of it all. Elsewhere, we look ahead to Fulham at the weekend and...

After last night's nonsense in the Champions League, it was time for some proper European football and some trademark Arsenal control. And we got it! For the first 45 minutes, at least... Luke and Jonny react to a very valuable 1-1 draw away at Atlético Madrid, which – despite all the toilet roll everywhere – featured some really positive performances, not least Declan Rice and Viktor Gyökeres. Th...

What’s that in the air? Look closely… it’s just a hint of Arsenal in Champions League dreamland again. Today, Laura, Lucy and Rory are keeping their emotions in check despite being impressed with Arsenal’s hard fought victory over Lyon in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final. Elsewhere, Manu Zinsberger makes us all cry after it was announced she would leave the club. Plus, we could be...