The Thing About Arsenal

After three weeks without a game… we’re back! And we’re back winning. Laura and Rory chat about the result, the performance and the personnel - plus, are we learning more about Arsenal’s identity under Renée Slegers? In other news, Mariona Caldentey and Leah Williamson play the kazoo and the guys reckon Subway has gone downhill. Not only the cup, but also the sandwiches. Plus, is Alessia Russo som...

We're not getting carried away but Saturday was one of the greatest moments we've ever had at the Emirates. Surely? Luke, Jim and Rory discuss where it ranks in our all-time list and just how significant it could be for the rest of our season. Plus, Eberechi Eze season continues apace, Win the dog is spotted at last, and there's a bumper preview for Bayer Leverkusen – Luke explains why he is feeli...

Jim charges back from the Emirates to join Jonny and react to what could be the defining moment of Arsenal's season. And all thanks to a 16-year-old from Chelmsford. Max Dowman, bloody hell. Suffered as much incredible headloss as us? Email  show@thingaboutarsenal.com , tell us all about it. Find us on  YouTube ,  X ,  Instagram , and  TikTok . ***Please take the time to r...

Laura, Luke and Jim are here to affectionately moan about Arsenal and look ahead to a massive Saturday afternoon clash against Everton at some stadium called the Emirates. Is Bukayo Saka really injured, or is he hampered by the horseshoe of doom? Will Kai Havertz get the nod against Everton? And why is Rodri having a full-blown midlife crisis? Plus, Luke has a troubling confession to make and Laur...

A sticky game which, if we’re honest, Bayer Leverkusen deserved to win. But thanks to a very “Champions League” penalty decision it’s all square going back to the Emirates. It will do… Today, Jim and Jonny reflect on Bukayo Saka’s poor performance and the value of having a deep squad after Noni Madueke and Kai Havertz's contributions off the bench. Plus, Luke shares his experience of watching the...

Welcome to The Thing About Arsenal’s Big Bumper International Break Round-up . And it’s a full house! Laura, Lucy and Rory take a look at the fortunes of our players out on international duty at the World Cup qualifiers and the Asian Cup, while Rory scouts some potential new signings. Elsewhere, we look ahead to major upcoming events including Mother’s Day and Arsenal’s Champions League quarter-fi...

We've still not quite got our heads around Max Dowman and Marli Salmon. So today, Laura springs an impromptu quiz on Jonny and Lucy to REALLY make us feel old... Elsewhere, we discuss in depth what's going on with Gabriel Jesus – and whether we need to be patient, or finally let go. Plus, pizza delivery man and Invincible Edu bites the dust at Nottingham Forest – do we look back on his Arsenal ten...

The ingredients were all there. A couple of injuries, lots of rotation, and a very, very well-watered pitch – but Arsenal are through and back in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. Luke and Rory hail Mansfield's performance – particularly that of Arsenal fan Rhys Oates – and our best glimpse yet of Max Dowman's incredible quality on the ball. Plus, some vital dog updates and Luke airs his concerns...

After a week of lots of words and adding up stoppages and delays, the lads are here to set the record straight. Luke is joined by Jonny and Rory to reflect on Fabian Hürzeler's post-match comments and Jonny argues that we're watching a team with 22 years of pressure on their shoulders getting the job done in the only they can right now. Plus, we discuss our trip to Mansfield Town – which will sure...

Arsenal edged past Brighton and their annoying little brother Fabian Hürzeler, all while Man City were dropping points at home to Nottingham Forest. The perfect evening. Join Luke and Jonny to revel in going seven points clear at the top of the league. Plus, Luke shares his plan to get a selfie with his favourite Arsenal player. Watch this space. ***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates abou...

The international break might still be dragging on, but the work of the Arsenal Women Supporters Club never stops! Laura dropped by for a quick catch up with one of the Club's leading members, Sam Hanlon. Sam handles away trips and pre-match meet-ups and gives Laura an insight into the heart of our amazing fanbase, how things have so dramatically evolved since Euro 2022, and how we've made the Emi...

That's the question Luke, Jonny and Jim kick off with on today's pod. Were the margins this tight in our title-winning seasons gone by? Or are we riding our luck? We discuss the enormous positives of a big win against Chelsea – while also asking how Mikel Arteta and his players can stop losing control of games. Plus, William Saliba enrages a ballboy in our new favourite moment of the season, St To...

Another great home win for the Gunners, but we STILL found a way to make it difficult for ourselves as the game dragged on. Let's try and focus on those three points!  Laura and Jim grab the mics shortly after full-time with their mixed feelings, where some awesome first-half work was undone by a lapse in concentration and our level of control crumbled as the second half went on. ***Spread th...

After an incredibly favourable draw presumably because of threats from Martin Keown, Arsenal have got a golden opportunity in the Champions League – and Man City have a potentially hellish month and a half ahead. Laura, Jim and Jonny discuss the ramifications of today's draw! We also look ahead to Chelsea (again) on Sunday. How will Mikel Arteta spring a surprise on Liam Rosenior? We also discuss...

On today’s episode of About AWFC, Laura is joined by a very special guest: Rachel O’Sullivan from Upfront and GirlsOnTheBall! Together, they’re stepping back and looking at Arsenal’s season so far. What’s been behind our incredible month? Has Renée Slegers benefited from a lack of time to overanalyse and over-tinker? They discuss the present and future of Beth Mead, our recent masterclasses in def...

Laura, Jim and Sam are high on M&Ms and Rio as they further digest yesterday's North London derby. There's lots of appreciation for Eberechi Eze's (confirmed) Booker T tribute and Gabriel's relentless tormenting of Richarlison. Plus, a listener has a psychic birthday cake, we take a closer look at the 10-game run-in, and has Sol Campbell turned into AI? Come join us! ***Spread the word and tel...

EZE! GYÖKERES! ANOTHER 4-1?! Luke, Jonny and Jim are together in the studio to celebrate the North London derby we were all hoping for.  They discuss Eberechi Eze's stunning performance, Viktor Gyökeres's new position and literally smashing finishes, and David Raya's enormously comforting hands. Come relive it all. Up the Gun! ***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part o...

Laura, Jim and Sam reconvene after a torturously long past two days for some much-needed debriefing. What did the draw with Wolves tell us about our style this season? Has Mikel Arteta's obsession with control gone too far? And when will Viktor Gyökeres just start... shooting more? We look ahead to the North London derby and discuss how fans and players alike need to approach a (very) emotional oc...

There's no other way to say it: this was an almighty bottling. And of course, it came on a rain-soaked, sleet-battered Wednesday night at Wolves. Laura and Jonny try to figure out just what happened and whether this was just many, many problems for Mikel Arteta and this squad finally coming home to roost. They also reflect on what it means for our season more broadly and Jonny gives some invaluabl...

Frozen in 2024, waterlogged in 2026. Is Brighton vs Arsenal a cursed fixture? Listener Natasha, you’ll get ‘em next time. Rory and Lucy chat about the psychological pressure of games in hand, debate the conundrum that is Frida Maanum and celebrate Kim Little for making her 400th Arsenal appearance. Plus, Katie McCabe wants the world to know she's great at poetry. ***Spread the word and tell your A...

The FA Cup might be over for now, but the fun doesn't have to. How do we bring the fun of the cups into the league? Luke, Rory and Lucy are here to ponder on that ahead of Wolves on Wednesday night. Plus, Mikel Arteta is #classless after refusing to sign an autograph while in the car with his wife and kids – and what's the optimal time to dish out some chocolate bars at the Emirates? There's also...

Well that was the perfect tonic to Thursday, wasn't it? Laura and Jim are here to drink in all four goals, Eberechi Eze having fun, and Bukayo Saka switching things up in the middle. Plus, the small matter of Gunnersaurus vs Crusty the Pie... But it wouldn't be a routine Arsenal win without a couple of injuries, would it? ***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing...

We’ve got a late January signing on the pod for the first time, as Jim and Rory are joined by Sam Ashton, aka Matchday Mealtime! They check in after last night’s tough draw with Brentford where some ropey finishing cost us - still, four points clear and all that! Elsewhere, we discuss Agent Frank completing his mission at Spurs, Wigan’s FA Cup trip to the Emirates and how the club needs to take it...

It was a taste of our own aerial medicine at the Gtech Stadium. Luke and Jim catch their breath after a proper ding-dong against Brentford, which left us cursing Gabriel Martinelli's left foot and worshipping some incredible interventions in defence. Because seriously - would we have lost this game in past seasons? We also discuss where this leaves Eberechi Eze, who was brought off at half-time an...

We’re on a roll! Liv Smith’s pace (and smile) lit up the Emirates on Sunday. Today, Lucy and Rory are still basking in the warm glow of beating league leaders Manchester City. They reflect on how we dominated the best team in the league, wonder what the rules are for Viv Miedema and Beth Mead following such a hectic tussle and Jill Scott is on the matchday playlist. No, not that Jill Scott. Plus,...