Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie finally get to discuss a victory! Full analysis of Arsenal’s win away at Tottenham, including the back to basics starting line-up, vulnerability in the opening 20 minutes, how Arsenal channelled energy and soft factors, the celebrations at full-time. There is discussion about how much the strategy and line-up were suitable on a one-off basis or whether they might be sustainable and the wider questions that creates about squad building. Then in part two, Tim and Jamie take listener questions from BlueSky. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog's award winning coverage of Arsenal Women by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Download the Arseblog app for iOS or Android iOS – https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/arseblog/id369606006 Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.milkbarstudios.arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie dissect the disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Birmingham. There is talk over the manager’s future, the issues defending fast breaks on the left side of the team, continued struggles to create clear chances and Renee Slegers’ animated post-match press conference. Tim and Jamie consider Renee’s argument that Arsenal are doing good things between the penalty boxes but haven’t been good enough in both penalty areas. There is also talk on the starting line-up and the continued reluctance to trust Gery Reuteler. In part two, Tim and Jamie take listener questions from BlueSky. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog's award winning coverage of Arsenal Women by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Download the Arseblog app for iOS or Android iOS – https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/arseblog/id369606006 Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.milkbarstudios.arseblog If you are a regular listener…

In this episode we look back at the 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday afternoon. Not a lot happened in the first half, and Mikel Arteta made a change at the break bringing on Noni Madueke for Eberechi Eze. We discuss how much of today's performance was about what Arsenal were missing in terms of attacking quality and how much the home side made life difficult for us. We assess Madueke's match-winning contribution, then relive the final three minutes when Forest had three very good chances to score and try to understand how that happened, before we try and make an assessment of the team so far this season. In part two we have questions about Eberechi Eze, the impressive start Ezri Konsa has made to his Arsenal career, Declan Rice and Bruno Guimaraes, Max Dowman's scant minutes so far this season, and lots more. Read about The 22 here - https://arseblog.com/2026/10/arseblog-and-yuma-studios-present-the-22/ Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon:…

In this episode I'm joined by Andrew Allen to discuss the 3-0 win over Lille in the Champions League. We chat about the manager's team selection, and his comments about Noni Madueke and volume, before we discuss a decent – if not great – first half, and the way Arsenal changed things in the second period. There's some focus on Jurrien Timber after his excellent goal, as well as Eberechi Eze hopefully kick-starting his season, and increasing the technical level with the introduction of Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard. We also speak about the Mr Ken Friar after he passed away this week, paying tribute to his legacy and incredible tenure at the club, as well as reported job cuts, and more. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Download the Arseblog app for iOS or Android iOS – https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/arseblog/id369606006 Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.milkbarstudios.arseblog…

In this episode we look back at Saturday's 2-1 win over Leeds. We begin with some surprising selection decisions from Mikel Arteta, and a first half which saw the opposition pose more goal threat than Arsenal. Then, after falling behind in the second period, we got ourselves going with Riccardo Calafiori's equaliser before Bruno Guimaraes came off the bench to score the winner. There's discussion of how the game changed, the impact of the subs, how to frame the performance and the result, and some chat about players who didn't get off the bench. In part two we answer listener questions about Bukayo Saka and his performance, how left footed we were from the start of this game, being more creative in open play, the Arsenal crest/badge, and lots more. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Download the Arseblog app for iOS or Android iOS – https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/arseblog/id369606006 Android –…

In this episode I'm joined by Kaya Kaynak to discuss the big story of the week – Mikel Arteta's contract extension. We reflect on his time at the club, where we were, where we are now, how we got here, and the context of the work he's done since his arrival in 2019. We also chat about what the future holds with a manager who is ambitious and not just signing a new deal to let anyone, least of all himself, rest on their laurels. There's some focus on player contracts too, with Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, David Raya and Kai Havertz situations ready for action, as well as how some of the Arsenal players fared during the Interlull – in particular Viktor Gyokeres scoring four in a row for Sweden, and whether or not that puts him in the frame to start against Leeds on Saturday. All that, and much more. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Download the Arseblog app for iOS or Android iOS –…

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie analyse Arsenal’s 4-2 defeat at Manchester City on Sunday, starting with events in Paris last week and Slegers’ pre-match rallying cry. There is discussion over goalkeeper rotation, a sense of stability in Arsenal’s starting line-ups now, the failure to hold the lead on two occasions in this game, another set of substitutions that seemed to confuse the team. Tim and Jamie then discuss Renee Slegers’ future and whether it is time for a change. In part two, Tim and Jamie take listener questions from BlueSky. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog's award winning coverage of Arsenal Women by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Download the Arseblog app for iOS or Android iOS – https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/arseblog/id369606006 Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.milkbarstudios.arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Interlull episode we begin with gunge, before talking about England scoring se7en against Croatia, with Bukayo Saka getting two of the goals. We also touch on the other Arsenal players on the scoresheet (Gyokeres and Merino for Sweden and Spain respectively), and the hamstring injury sustained by Christos Tzolis. There's also some inevitable Man City discussion as the ripples continue from the big story of the last 10 days, an Interlull conspiracy theory about a player we tried to sign, as well as listener questions about Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice getting some rest, drinking in the stands, the proposed stadium expansion plans being shelved for now, and lots more. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Download the Arseblog app for iOS or Android 🍏 iOS – https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/arseblog/id369606006 🤖 Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.milkbarstudios.arseblog Hosted on Acast. See…

In this episode I'm joined by Philippe Auclair to discuss the Premier League statement released this week in relation to Man City being found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges made against them. We discuss how strident the statement was, and how well presented the evidence is in the findings document, before we chat about coverage of this in the media, whether there might be political interference in any punishment the Premier League might dispense, and what the future holds for the club as long as the current owners are in place. We also touch on Pep Guardiola's statement, what level of sanction might be applied, how the Pandora's Box for legal action from other clubs and beyond has only just opened, the impact on fans, and lots more. Download the Arseblog apps 🍏iOS - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/arseblog/id369606006 🤖Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.milkbarstudios.arseblog Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon:…

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie look back over Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat at Chelsea on Sunday and ask where it leaves the season, how much the issues in front of goal are tactical and how much they are psychological, and how much increased squad depth is leading to confusion and a lack of cohesion. There is analysis of the team selection, a promising opening 30 minutes, another sloppy goal conceded and substitutions that appeared to create confusion over clarity. In part two, Tim and Jamie field questions submitted on BlueSky. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog's award winning coverage of Arsenal Women by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is dominated by the biggest story in football right now, Man City being found guilty on 114 of the 115 charges that have been leveled at them by the Premier League. We discuss that verdict, the length of time the case has been ongoing, before exploring the impact their financial doping has had on the game. It doesn't just impact other clubs, but fans too pay the price for the inflationary landscape. We also discuss the possible outcome and what we think would be suitable punishment for what they have done, and the way they have damaged the Premier League and football more broadly. There are some listener questions too, touching on Mikel Arteta's connection with Man City, how the league should respond, as well as some brief Kai Havertz/Viktor Gyokeres chat, and more. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I'm joined first by Clive Palmer to talk about Arsenal's opening eight games of the season, and how we feel about how they went, with the context of the recent defeat to Brighton looming over everything. We also chat about Bukayo Saka and whether there's been a tactical shift applied to his game, where we're missing something in the squad, Declan Rice's withdrawal from England duty, where we continue to go under Mikel Arteta with news that his new contract is imminent, and more. After that, I talk to Dominic Hougham, author of a new book entitled: 'The Greatest Rivalry: Arsenal, Manchester United and the Battle that Defined an Era'. We discuss those incredible years when we went head to head with them, the roles of the manager, the changing face of English football, some of the individual and team battles, and lots more – including your chance to win a copy of the book. Here's the link to the Pitch Publishing website: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/greatest-rivalry Get extra bonus…

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie run the rule over Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United. There is conversation over Arsenal’s continued struggle to create against low blocks, the line-up choices, the substitutions, the basic error that allowed United to take the lead as well as Arsenal’s late equaliser through Smilla Holmberg. There is also a look ahead to Tuesday night’s Champions League opener at home to HB Koge. In part two, Tim and Jamie take listener questions from BlueSky. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog's award winning coverage of Arsenal Women by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look back at the 3-0 defeat away to Brighton on Saturday. Arsenal struggled from the off, and we try and understand why we couldn't cope with the way the opposition pressed us, and ask whether we could have dealt with things differently in terms of how we tried to play. There's analysis of the goals we conceded, where we weren't switched on enough defensively, and on more than one occasion we allowed Brighton too much time and space outside our box. We also chat about Mikel Arteta not changing anything at half-time, the substitutions he did make but at which point we were down by three goals, some chances we didn't make the most of, and how concerned we should be after our first loss of the season. There are also listener questions in part 2 about not scoring from set-pieces, David Raya conceding goals from distance, whether a fourth away game was a factor in the performance, stylistic differences between Jurrien Timber and Ben White, and lots more. Get extra bonus content and help support…

In this episode I'm joined by Ryan Hunn from Stadio to chat about Arsenal's 4-2 win over Ipswich in the Carabao Cup. We start with Max Dowman's two goal contribution, but before we get into the nuts and bolts of his performance, there's discussion of how Arsenal have to manage a 16 year old such talent and potential, then there's the good stuff, in particular his first goal. There was also another very impressive teenage performance in the shape of Marli Salmon, and we talk about the context of that display at the heart of the defence with lots of moving pieces around him. After that, we focus on some of the senior players which is a bit more of a mixed bag, with focus on Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres, and more besides. Here's today's blog on Viktor Gyokeres: https://arseblog.com/2026/09/the-gyokeres-conversations-will-continue/ Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast Tim and Jamie pick over Sunday’s disappointing 0-0 draw at home to Crystal Palace and consider the sense of a familiar story unfolding. There is discussion about why Arsenal consistently struggle to convert chances, team selection and how it was geared towards manipulating Palace’s low block, the substitutions and how they negatively impacted the game and Tim and Jamie discuss the second consecutive omission of summer signings Reuteler and Cerci from the match day squad. In part 2, Tim and Jamie take listener questions from BlueSky. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog's award winning coverage of Arsenal Women by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we chat about the 2-0 win over Sunderland on Saturday evening. Arsenal made first half chances for Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz which could have resulted in goals, but against a hard-working home side we struggled to find the breakthrough. We then chat about the award of their penalty, and the referee/VAR decision that was hard to accept. However, David Raya was the hero, saving Enzo Le Fee's spot-kick, before Bruno Guimaraes scored a beautiful goal at the Stadium of Light to make it 1-0. The Gunners finishing was off again, there were more chances to score which we didn't take, Sunderland had threatening moments, but in the end Bukayo Saka's penalty made it safe. We look at how well Arsenal acquitted themselves away from home (again), before taking listener questions about Mikel Arteta's comments about the penalty, where David Raya ranks in the pantheon of Arsenal goalkeepers, the managers use of subs and his technical area antics, possible changes for the Carabao Cup game on Tuesday, and…

In this episode I'm joined by Phil Costa to run the rule over Arsenal's 1-0 win over Napoli in the Champions League on Wednesday evening. We chat about Mikel Arteta's rotations with four changes from the side that beat Chelsea, and how encouraging it was to see the team create so many chances against an opposition low block, something we've often struggled with in the past. We chat about the opportunities missed by the likes of Bukayo Saka, Mikel Merino and Piero Hincapie, before we turn our attention to Martin Odegaard whose overall performance was so impressive, and whose brilliant goal was decisive. We also try to gauge the low-touch involvement of our centre-forward in such a dominant performance, and where the onus lies of getting more out of him. There's also a look at some of the other Champions League action this week, and more besides. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie run the rule over the Gunners’ opening day victory away at Brighton thanks to a great solo goal from Lisa Baum. There is discussion of Baum being trusted with a starting spot and repaying the manager with a match winning moment, thoughts on two new signings not making the matchday squad, analysis of debuts for Misa, Batlle and Georgia Stanway as well. Was this a sign that Arsenal can turn those six WSL draws from last season into victories or was variance with them on this occasion? Then in part two, Tim and Jamie field your questions from BlueSky. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog's award winning coverage of Arsenal Women by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we chat about the 2-1 win over Chelsea on Sunday, starting with Arsenal falling behind early on, but reacting really well and playing the kind of football that really connects with fans. We discuss the impact of the front four, but also the way the two full backs add a lot to our forward play, even if that does leave us a bit more open than we're used to. We analyse the goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard, David Raya's influence on the team, the way second half changes impacted our techincal level, as well as incidents involving Declan Rice and Morgan Rogers and Gabriel and Emi Martinez's head, before we end part one with a look at how our opening three games have gone so far. In part two we answer listener questions about potential rotation for the game against Napoli in midweek, whether Mikel Merino might be a better deputy for Kai Havertz and where that leaves Viktor Gyokeres, pace in the team, the kind of attackers we should be targetting in future transfer windows, and lots more…

In this episode I'm joined by Charles Watts to discuss the end of the transfer window after it closed without Arsenal adding another attacker to the squad, despite high profile pursuits and the departure of players who contributed last season. How does that stack up in terms of how competitive the team will be this season, and could the club have done things differently when it came to players like Morgan Rogers, Vinicius Junior and Julian Alvarez. We also chat about the options for the left-hand side now, and what looks like a big opportunity for Eberechi Eze, as well Andrea Berta's work during this window, what some of our Premier League rivals have done, and lots more. Here's the Malick Fofana thread mentioned - https://bsky.app/profile/emmanuellaine.bsky.social/post/3muj5vjntr22d Subscribe to the Arseblog YouTube channel here - https://www.youtube.com/@Arseblog Subscribe to Charles on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CharlesWattsAFCnews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we chat about the 1-0 win over Aston Villa on Monday night. We discuss the timing of our visit there, the influence of Riccardo Calafiori, Bukayo Saka's second goal in as many games, a difficult night for Christos Tzolis, and an encouraging one for second half substitute Bruno Guimaraes. We then turn to transfer deadline day and what kind of business we expect Arsenal to do before 11pm this evening. We know there will be departures, but can we bring in another attacker before the deadline. There's also analysis of the window as a whole and the role of Andrea Berta – should Arsenal be in a position this late in the window to be exploring emergency/desperate options because we've left ourselves short of numbers? We also have listener questions about Viktor Gyokeres, Martinelli moments and lots more. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie review the pre-season friendlies against Paris FC and Charlton and look at how Arsenal are shaping up in their quest to diversify their attack and score more goals next season, promising signs from new signing Lisa Baum as well as Olivia Smith, defensive concerns and Kyra Cooney-Cross' wonderful goal on her return to action. Tim and Jamie also discuss the shock departure of Brighton boss Dario Vidosic, with the Gunners set to play Brighton on the opening day. In part two, Tim and Jamie take listener questions from BlueSky. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog's award winning coverage of Arsenal Women by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I'm joined by Harry Symeou of the Chronicles of a Gooner podcast to chat about Arsenal's start to the season, and ways in which Mikel Arteta will keep his team motivated throughout the season as we look to defend/attack our Premier League title. Inevitably, the discussion moves to the transfer window and whether or not Arsenal will do anything before the close of the window. There's a lot of chat about Julian Alvarez, but how realistic is any potential deal? It's complicated for myriad reasons, but we delve into that, the potential departure of Gabriel Martinelli as well as other players who are surplus to requirements, and lots more. Find the Chronicles of a Gooner on YouTube here – https://www.youtube.com/@arsenalpodcast – and in all the usual podcast places. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we chat about Friday evening's Premier League opener, the 3-0 win over Coventry City. We begin with discussion of the team, with starts for Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, then the goals from Kai Havertz, Saka and Martin Odegaard, and the differing but important roles of the full-backs in two of them. We also discuss on-pitch relationships, the right-side triangle coming back to life, an impressive league debut for Christos Tzolis, Myles Lewis-Skelly impressing in midfield again, and Mikel Arteta's decisions around the second half substitutions. In part two, we answer listener questions about Arsenal's interest in Julian Alvarez and whether the player's sights being set on Barcelona should be an issue, more transfer stuff about potential attacking additions, the freezing out of Gabriel Martinelli, the futures of Gabriel Jesus, Fabio Vieira, Reiss Nelson and lots more, Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog…

In this episode I have five guests with me to look ahead to the new season. We hear from Amy Lawrence, Alfie Steiner, Laura Kirk-Francis, Andrew Allen and Dara O'Briain individually about how they feel going into the new season as champions, and what that changes based on previous campaigns. We also discuss things they're excited about, things they might be worried about, players they're most looking forward to watching, what remains of the transfer window and lots more besides. There's some other waffle, a look ahead to extra content over on Patreon, and a bit of Holy God FM too. Check out TheArtetaEpic.com – and use the code ARSEBLOG50 at checkout for 50% off. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we chat about Sunday's 3-0 win over Man City in the Community Shield. We start with the brilliant early goal we scored through Riccardo Calafiori, and the superb vision of Myles Lewis-Skelly, before some focus on Martin Odegaard and Christos Tzolis as two players who really caught the eye. We also discuss David Raya, promising signs from Arsenal's performance in terms of our attacking play, and the competitive debut for Bruno Guimaraes, before attention turns to players who weren't there and what we might read into the absence of Gabriel Martinelli in particular. In part two we answer questions about Arsenal's transfer business, amid confusion around aspects of the finances. If we could buy Vinicius Junior and pay his wages, why is it being reported we need to sell, and is it coincidence that it's players like Lewis-Skelly, Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri most strongly linked with moves away? Other questions touch on a new defender, season motivations for Odegaard and Bukayo Saka, and lots more…

In this episode I'm joined by Luke Kempner from 'The thing about Arsenal' podcast to chat about the 1-1 draw with Como on Wednesday evening, and some of the individual performances from young players like Marli Salmon and Max Dowman, including some comments from Cesc Fabregas about their emergence. We also chat about Myles Lewis-Skelly getting on the scoresheet, his celebration, and Mikel Arteta's post-game comments about him after all the speculation regarding his future this week. It's clear something is going on, but it's hard to know exactly what, and we also wonder what it might mean for Ethan Nwaneri ahead of the new season. Arteta talks transfers, Gabriel Martinelli has been linked with a move to Galatasaray, there's info on the Arseblog Fantasy Football League 2026, and lots more besides. Here's the Lewis Ambrose article mentioned in the conversation with Luke: https://likeanewsletter.substack.com/p/gabriel-martinelli-arsenal-and-the Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an…

In this episode we chat about the arrival of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle, after his unveiling at the stadium on Sunday. We chat about what he can bring to the team, and how we might have to let go of the past a bit, before turning our attention to the Emirates Cup defeat to Borussia Dortmund. There's some focus on new signing Christos Tzolis, and pre-season friendly context applied to the defeat, as well as the big question about what we're going to do in the market in the absence of William Saliba and Jurrien Timber – with a big 'DO NO WANT' around one particular player linked. In part 2 we answer listener questions about what we do after the failed pursuit of Vinicius Junior and a bit of discussion around potential targets for the left side including Nico Williams, Mikel Arteta's contract, young players impressing in pre-season, Kai Havertz and his longer-term future, Martin Zubimendi and lots more. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon:…

In this episode I'm joined in my studio by Elliot Smith from ArsenalVision Podcast to chat about Arsenal's 3-1 defeat to Real Betis in Dublin on Wednesday evening. We discuss the key events of the game, and three sloppy mistakes which led to goals for the opposition. We also chat about the returns of Gabriel and Gabriel Martinelli, some players who are surplus to requirements, an unfortunate injury, and the need to bring in a new defender with some focus on the rumoured target Ezri Konsa. Then we talk about the Vinicius Junior situation which had some developments yesterday which make a move to North London seem less likely. Have Arsenal been played or was their pursuit of the player justified? And if it doesn't happen, what do they do next? All that, a bit more. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie start by discussing Jenna Nighswonger's impending move to Bay FC and the departure of Marc Skinner at Manchester United. Then they take listener questions on how quickly we can expect new players to settle in, Lisa Baum's development, the WSL fixture list and its implications, the spending of clubs like London City Lionesses and Spurs and whether the Arsenal squad sufficiently reflects North London. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog's award winning coverage of Arsenal Women by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss Arsenal's first meaningful pre-season friendly, and reflect on the 4-1 win over Girona on Saturday. There's discussion of Max Dowman and how important he might be in the early part of the season, some chat about the goalscorers and in particular Gabriel Jesus and what the future might, or should, hold for him. Then we get the latest on Arsenal's incoming transfer business, with deals for the two Brazilians – Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Junior – in the spotlight. There's some movement on the first, but the latter remains an intensely complicated situation, without any significant developments to report as yet, but James gives us the latest as he understands it. Then we have listener questions about Gabriel Martinelli, whether we should re-sign Takehiro Tomiyasu, our wealth of midfield options and how we set up next season, the League Cup, the whereabouts of Albert Stuivenberg, and lots more. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on…

In this episode I'm joined by Lewis Ambrose to chat about Mikel Arteta's comments about how he wants better individuals as he looks to build the squad ahead of the new season. We chat about what exactly he means, and whether interest in someone like Vinicius Junior will require an evolution on the part of the manager in terms of what he asks of his wingers. We also talk about the potential arrival of Bruno Guimaraes as someone who can add a different dynamic to the dressing room, freshening up the squad and the team as we look to defend the title. There's also a more general transfer round-up, discussion of the big FIFA related story this week, and lots more. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we start with the arrival of Christos Tzolis and some chat about the deal for the Greek international and what he might bring to the team, before we venture into the obvious territory: Arsenal's widely reported interest in Vinicius Junior. We chat about the player himself, the financial challenges we'd need to overcome in order to make it happen with fees and wages etc, and what actively trying to make a move like this says about Arsenal's transfer market ambitions. These are not the kinds of deals we're typically involved in. We also discuss how it might play out if we can't get it done, and where that might leave us in the market, before James answers a listener question about how the story he wrote with David Ornstein came to pass. There are also questions about William Saliba's back, defensive recruitment, Mikel Arteta's new contract, signing players you don't like, and lots more. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon:…

In this episode I'm joined by Ryan Hunn, co-host of the Stadio podcast, to deal with statements provided by our Patreon members. He has to strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree with them, and we deal with topics including William Saliba's back injury, Arsenal's valuation of players in the transfer market, breaking our record for a sale this summer, Noni Madueke's output next season, whether winning the league is harder than retaining the title, Arsene Wenger and Gianni Infantino, Spain's style of play and Mikel Arteta, and lots more. 🌎 Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code arseblog at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/arseblog ⛵ Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode James is back in London after his spell in Chicago, and we begin by talking about the World Cup final in which Spain beat Argentina and pretty much everyone outside of Argentina was happy about that. We have some reflections on the tournament as a whole, before we discuss the Morgan Rogers news and his decision to join Chelsea when he was strongly tipped to join Arsenal this summer. We chat about how it played out, whether the price paid is too high, and if we need to be more flexible in a summer market where prices have been skewed massively by some high profile deals. We wonder how Mikel Arteta will react to not getting a key target, how the club might pivot to other options now that this deal is done, and talk about slight developments in the Bruno Guimaraes pursuit. In part two we answer listener questions about Myles Lewis-Skelly, whether our negotiating style is an impediment to being able to sell well, Ferran Torres, and lots more – including James' deep dish pizza update. 🌎 Get an…

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim is joined by women’s football analyst Yash Thakur, who writes for The Cutback, ESPN and Opta Analyst. They discuss Arsenal’s transfer strategy, the early prime age profiles they have targeted, looking at how Arsenal are trying to vary their attack and why four of the five signings so far have come from the Bundesliga. Then there is individual analysis of Georgia Stanway, Ona Batlle, Geraldine Reuteler and Lisa Baum and the qualities they will bring to Arsenal. Yash wrote an excellent profile on Georgia Stanway on The Cutback which you can (and should) read here. You can also follow Yash’s women’s football work on ESPN, The Cutback and his substack Dribbles and Nutmegs. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog's award winning coverage of Arsenal Women by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I'm joined by Andrew Allen to chat about Wednesday evening's World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina. Despite taking the lead, Thomas Tuchel's side retreated into a defensive shape and ultimately paid the price as Lionel Messi provided two assists. We chat about the England's manager's decisions, a highly fatigued Declan Rice, the lack of Bukayo Saka involvement at any stage, and the prospect of the final between Spain and Argentina. There's some transfer chat as Julian Alvarez interest continues, discussion of William Saliba's back injury which threatens the start of his season, the risible half-time show planned for Sunday, and lots more. 🌎 Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code arseblog at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/arseblog ⛵ Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we chat about the Arsenal lads at the World Cup, as England beat Norway after extra-time to set up a semi-final against Argentina. We discuss a sick Declan Rice, an ineffective Noni Madueke, as well as Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka off the bench, not to mention Martin Odegaard. There's focus on the game, the 'cable-gate' incident, Norway's disallowed goal and the impact of Jude Bellingham, and also the other game last night which saw Argentina beat Switzerland, with more focus/conspiracy on refereeing decisions in their games. After the break we answer listener questions about Odegaard's future, whether we're moving quickly enough in the transfer market for Mikel Artetas liking, Ethan Nwaneri, Max Dowman and lots more 🌎 Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code arseblog at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/arseblog ⛵ Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog…

In this episode I'm joined by Kaya Kaynak to talk about Arsenal's pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes who has told Newcastle he wants to leave to join the champions. It has all the hallmarks of a protracted saga, so we examine it from all sides, and try and work out what this deal might cost in the context of other central midfield transfers this summer and in recent seasons. There's also discussion of our other CM options, why selling Ethan Nwaneri might be consequence of spending big on other players, William Saliba's reported ongoing back problems and how much that might impact what we need to do defensively in the transfer market, as well as a look at the World Cup, Mikel Merino's vital goal for Spain, England and Norway facing off with lots of Arsenal interest there, and lots more besides. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we chat about World Cup goings on, starting with England's impressive 3-2 win over Mexico at the Azteca, and Norway's win over Brazil – both games had Arsenal players involved and we chat about Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard. Then there's a discussion about FIFA's decision, which appears to have come after political interference, to allow former Gunner Folarin Balogun to play for the US against Belgium despite the red card he received in the previous game. Gianni Infantino's ongoing corruption is a stain, and not the only one, on this tournament. We also talk about Leandro Trossard and assess his contributions to Arsenal after news of his likely departure to Turkey was reported. In part two we do our transfer predictions for the summer window with ins, outs and the amounts we'll spend and bring in, as well as answering some listener questions too. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted…

In this episode I'm joined by Art de Roche to talk about Arsenal at the World Cup, and the ongoing concerns around Declan Rice who looked physically shattered throughout England's 2-1 win over DR Congo. We then chat about how the price of the average midfielder has risen so highly with some high profile, high price deals going through this week, and how that might influence what the club need to do this summer. I also ask if this window needs Arsenal to make a 'statement' signing, such as PSG winger Bradley Barcola, using the pull from being Champions and Champions League finalists to bring in the calibre of player who can really help us retain the title and go one better in Europe. There's also a link to a back-up goalkeeper, some thoughts on Santi Cazorla after he announced his retirement, and lots more. Here's the Sid Lowe interview with Santi Cazorla mentioned in the pod - https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/sep/07/santi-cazorla-villarreal-injury-arsenal-interview-sid-lowe 🌎 Get an exclusive 15%…

In this episode there's some more background to Arsenal's reported interest in Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, as well as a conversation about the player versus the person. He would certainly add quality to the midfield but our chequered past with him as an opponent gives us, as fans, something to think about if a deal does go through. We also chat about Granit Xhaka being linked with Chelsea, and further departures from the medical team which will see that area of our backroom set-up require a significant refresh. As well as that we answer questions about where our priorities lie next season between Premier League and Champions League, potential full-back signings, Piero Hincapie, ranking our World Cup players as the best of their nation to ever play for us, plus there's waffle, nonsense, geographical ignorance, and lots more. 🌎 Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code arseblog at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/arseblog ⛵ Get extra bonus…

In this episode I'm joined by Tim Stillman to chat about Arsenal's Brazilians in World Cup action, England's draw with Ghana that featured four of our players, but which raised more questions about Declan Rice's fitness and how we cope with that ahead of next season. We also talk about what Mikel Arteta might have learned from last season, backroom changes – especially in the medical department, the rumoured swap deal involving Julian Alvarez and Viktor Gyokeres, players pushing through the pain, Aaron Ramsey moving into management, and lots more. To pre-order the book from Poorly Drawn Arsenal, go here: https://www.poorlydrawnarsenal.com/zine/ 🌎 Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code arseblog at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/arseblog ⛵ Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie take listener questions from BlueSky on Arsenal’s rebuild and how it is going, the impact for all women’s football of a rapidly inflating market for salaries and transfer fees, why Arsenal and Manchester City doesn’t seem to be a proper rivalry yet, why paths for academy players are shrinking in the WSL, how recruitment and infrastructure has improved over the last five years and revisiting the article from the Athletic last winter about dressing room discord. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog's award winning coverage of Arsenal Women by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss the Premier League fixture list which was released late last week, as that's about the only Arsenal related news there is at the moment. Then attention turns to the World Cup and some of more interesting results, not least small nations like Curacao and Cape Verde producing excellent results against more storied opposition. We also talk about how the ad-breaks are being viewed by fans but unfortunately not enough people with stature in the game are scathing enough about them, the first of a kind red card for Miguel Almiron, before we answer questions about the left-hand side transfer plans this summer, whether we need to sign a striker and what kind of profile that player might be, some of the punditry on US television involving Thierry Henry, whether £100m+ is the going rate for a Premier League midfielder, and lots more. Well, some more. We did our best! 🌎 Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code arseblog at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to…

In this episode I'm joined by Lewis Ambrose to chat about the World Cup and some of the main stories from the last few days. We discuss Cape Verde earning a battling point against Spain, how France's attack sparked into second half action against Senegal, the impact of the big name players in this tournament so far, goals from distance, the Arsenal involvement – particularly for England – with some focus on Declan Rice and how the heavy schedule and minutes played this season could be catching up with him. What will that mean for Mikel Arteta's plans for the early part of next season, and influence some transfer market activity? There's also a quick chat with Jacob from Poorly Drawn Arsenal about his upcoming book which you can win in a competition, and for more details on pre-ordering (and to find the answer to the competition question), go here: https://www.poorlydrawnarsenal.com/zine/ Here's the photo-zine mentioned in the competition – https://lowerblock.com/product/arsenal-champions-again-2025-26/ 🌎 Get…

In this episode we chat about a milestone birthday for James, talking on planes, and first impressions of the World Cup – in particular the fact the games are being broken into four quarters by unnecessary 'hydration breaks' which are being used to introduce more advertising slots. Beyond the commercial elements, they also have a material impact on the games, and it's not positive. We then round up the Arsenal involvement in the games so far, and some of the results we've seen, before we answer listener questions about changes the medical staff, transfer stories involving Christos Tzolis and Ayyoub Bouaddi, what we might do at right back with injury worries over Jurrien Timber and Ben White, potential surprise sales, what a midfield arrival might mean for Myles Lewis-Skelly, and lots more. 🌎 Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code arseblog at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/arseblog ⛵ Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an…

In this episode I'm joined by Philippe Auclair to chat about some more end of season Arsenal stuff, reaction to the Champions League final in terms of how both teams are perceived in football style terms but without sufficient context, before we discuss the upcoming World Cup which starts today. There's focus on Gianni Infantino and the way he has made FIFA his own personal fiefdom, building power and influence, but being too cowardly to use it when his own people need it. There are some wider thoughts on the tournament as a whole, a little more Arsenal stuff at the end, a chance to win a cool celebration photo book, and more. Here's the photo-zine mentioned in the competition – https://lowerblock.com/product/arsenal-champions-again-2025-26/ Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

\In this episode we chat about James' ongoing adventures in Chicago, where he's doing a lot of stuff on his own but often surrounded by lots of people. We chat about Kai Havertz scoring for Germany, and other Arsenal related World Cup stuff, transfer stories involving two young players, as well as discussing stories linking Riccardo Calafiori to Real Madrid. In part 2 we answer listener questions about the summer transfer window with names like Morgan Rogers and Sandro Tonali mentioned, Ethan Nwaneri, changing the attacking emphasis ahead of next season, our 'Presidential' promises to win over Arsenal fans, and loads more. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.