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Arsecast Extra Episode 670 - 08.12.2025

In this episode we look back at Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, our first loss in 18 games. We chat about the team selection, the goal we conceded and how much that contributed to Mikel Arteta making half-time substitutions. Leandro Trossard drew us level off the bench, but when it looked like a point would do for both sides, Villa won it with the last kick of the game. We analyse the way that goal went in and what we might have done better, whether we spurned a good chance to win it ourselves late on, and reflect on how the defeat has opened up the title race with our gap at the top down to 2 points. Then we answer listener questions about rotating in midweek, Christian Norgaard, Viktor Gyokeres, Gabriel Jesus, why the reaction to the Villa game felt so intense, and lots more. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/arseblog [https://nordvpn.com/arseblog]Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog [https://www.patreon.com/arseblog] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 145: Gunners go back to Blackstenius to vanquish Liverpool

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie discuss the 2-1 win over Liverpool. They discuss the goalkeeper situation and Renee Slegers' response to the article about dressing room discord from The Athletic. There is discussion about Olivia Smith and her leadership through actions, concerns about the response to the Liverpool equaliser and Renee saying she gave her 'firmest ever' half-time team talk. Stina Blackstenius' role as a game changer and her ability to forget misses and offside flags. In the second half, we 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 [https://www.patreon.com/arseblog] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 856 - Ben's back

In this episode I'm joined by Phil Costa to talk about the 2-0 win over Brentford on Wednesday night. We chat about the impactful return of Ben White, Mikel Merino's goal and his crazy stats in 2025, as well as his position in the team. Is he now a centre-forward more than a repurposed midfielder? There's discussion of the goals we scored, how Brentford made life difficult for us in the second half, David Raya's incredible save, as well as more injury concerns after both Cristhian Mosquera and Declan Rice had to go off. Then we spend some time chatting about the other Premier League games this week, including Chelsea being beaten by Leeds, Liverpool dropping more points at home, and lots more. Follow Phil on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/philcosta.bsky.social [about:blank] Get a Goodly Morning mug here: https://p1r.es/GoodlyMorningMug [https://p1r.es/GoodlyMorningMug] Here's the Men in Blazers interview with William Saliba mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_tMQB725hw [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_tMQB725hw] Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog [https://www.patreon.com/arseblog] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 669 - 01.12.2025

In this episode we look back 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. We begin with the team selection and the unexpected absence of William Saliba from the heart of the defence. How did that impact Arsenal, and did it mean the home side amped up what was already going to be an aggressive approach to the game? We assess the performances of both sides when it was 11 v 11, and then the horrendous challenge by Caicedo which saw him sent off which should have tilted the game firmly in our favour. It didn't quite play out like that as we fell behind before Mikel Merino's equaliser got us back level. The manager made changes, none of which really had much of an impact, and we try to analyse why the Gunners couldn't make the most of the man advantage, as well as what this point means in the title race. Then there are listener questions about London derbies, Ben White's lack of playing time, the potential changes for Wednesday's game against Brentford and lots more. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/arseblog [https://nordvpn.com/arseblog]Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog [https://www.patreon.com/arseblog] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 855 - Bayern battered

In this episode I'm joined by Andrew Allen to relive last night's fantastic 3-1 over Bayern Munich. We chat about the way the first half played out, with early domination from the visitors and how, once again, Arsenal's set-piece prowess was an important factor in changing that trajectory. We analyse the first half goal we conceded, before Mikel Arteta's side put in a sensational second half performance to go and win the game. Theres discussion of Declan Rice's performance, the way the manager prepared his team specifically for the tactical challenge of Bayern, the goals we scored in the second half and how we scored them, what this win says about Arsenal in Europe now, and how, coming after the North London derby win, it's hard not to think something special is happening this season. All that and lots more. Follow Andrew on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/aallensport.arseblog.com [https://bsky.app/profile/aallensport.arseblog.com] Get a Goodly Morning mug here: https://p1r.es/GoodlyMorningMug [https://p1r.es/GoodlyMorningMug] Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog [https://www.patreon.com/arseblog] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.