Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

1d ago

James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to look ahead to Arsenal’s game against Everton on Saturday. The panel discuss the possible contributing factors to the squad’s injury issues since the start of last season, Gyokeres’ start to life as a Gunner not yet meeting expectations, whether Arsenal can have a better record at Hill Dickinson Stadium than they had at Goodison Park and more. Plus, we hear from from Joey in Indianapolis for another instalment of ‘Up Your Arsenal’. Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4d ago

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss the 2-1 win at home to Wolves on Saturday. The panel reflect on the contributing factors to the disappointing performance, Arsenal’s poor first half displays recently, Arteta’s team selection, Bukayo Saka continuing to deliver, growing concerns around Victor Gyokeres, Ben White’s injury, and the excitement around Gabriel Jesus’s return. Plus, they discuss how Arsenal should approach the week ahead with no midweek game and look ahead to the next run of fixtures. Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 11

Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss the 3-0 win away to Club Brugge on Wednesday. The panel reflect on the attitude throughout this Arsenal team, Noni Madueke’s player of the match performance, Ethan Nwaneri’s eye-catching cameo, the return of Gabriel Jesus, potential concerns over Victor Gyokeres’s form and Gabriel Martinelli making history in style with a spectacular goal. Plus, they look ahead to Wolves at home on Saturday night and we hear from Anna in Kenya in this week’s instalment of ‘Up Your Arsenal’. Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss the 2-1 loss away to Aston Villa on Saturday. The panel reflect on Arsenal’s performance, the tactical approach to the game, Odegaard’s player of the match display, mounting injuries, what impact the recent tough run of fixtures may have had on the result and the importance of Gabriel and Saliba. Plus, they look ahead to Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday. Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 4

James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Brentford on Wednesday. The panel reflect on the tension during the game, Ben White’s return to the starting lineup with a player of the match performance, Noni Madueke’s positive showing, the importance of Martin Odegaard regaining fitness, more injury woes as Cristhian Mosquera was forced off, and the dilemma Mikel Merino has given Arteta after another goal and assist up front. Plus, they look ahead to Aston Villa on Saturday, and we hear from Alex in Amsterdam in this week’s ‘Up Your Arsenal’ instalment. Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 1

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss the 1-1 draw away to Chelsea on Sunday. The panel reflect on the difficulties Arsenal faced at Stamford Bridge, why they were unable to find their rhythm, how the team managed without Gabriel and Saliba, Arteta’s game management, Rice having to play deeper, and the contributions from Saka and Merino. Plus, they audition some more player chants suggested by listeners and look ahead to Brentford at the Emirates on Wednesday night. Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27

Art de Roché and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to discuss a statement 3-1 victory against Bayern Munich at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night. The panel reflect on another fantastic team display, impactful contributions from the bench, Mikel Merino making the false 9 role his own, Eze’s growing influence, Declan Rice’s masterful display and how Martin Zubimendi has helped him reach new levels this season. Plus, they look ahead to Chelsea away at Stamford Bridge on Sunday and we hear from Charles in Switzerland in the latest instalment of ‘Up Your Arsenal’. Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss the dominant 4-1 victory over Spurs at Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The panel reflect on Arsenal’s near perfect display, the intent of their attacking play, the sense of calm after conceding, the Tifo unveiled before the game, capitalising on rivals dropping points and of course Eze’s historic hat-trick and performance. There’s praise for the entire team with special focus on Trossard, Merino, Rice, Timber and Hincapie. Plus, they look ahead to Bayern Munich at home in the Champions League on Wednesday night and Ian auditions some of the potential player songs sent in by listeners. Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.