Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

In this short bonus episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim chats exclusively to Gunners midfielder Lia Walti. Tim and Lia talk about Wednesday night’s game against Real Madrid, how things have changed under Renee Slegers, Lia taking her coaching badges, how her role has changed this season and the impact of her recent injuries. They also talk about Lia’s new children’s book written with her sister Meret and this summer’s Euros in her home country.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 Charles Watts to round-up all the Interlull bits and pieces, starting with an incredible comeback win for Arsenal Women against Real Madrid last night, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri doing things for England, Martin Odegaard's hat-trick of assists, the impending return of Bukayo Saka and how Arsenal might manage that, the upcoming games against Real Madrid and how Mikel Arteta will prepare for them, Martin Zubimendi rumours, the Trent Alexander-Arnold stories from this week, and lots more.Follow Charles on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/charleswatts.bsky.social - and subscribe to his YouTube channel here - https://www.youtube.com/@CharlesWattsAFCnewsGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog

In this celebratory episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie look over Wednesday night’s 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the UWCL, overturning a 2-0 deficit to go through to the semi-finals. They talk about Liverpool being a dress rehearsal, the plan to make Madrid uncomfortable on crosses, the deliveries from Chloe Kelly and the perils of falling in love with a loan player, as well as a coming of age performance from Alessia Russo. Tim and Jamie reflect on the role of the fans too in one of the biggest nights for the club at the Emirates.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblogIf you are a regular listener please consider giving the show a review in your favourite podcast app, thanks!

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie discuss the 4-0 win over Liverpool on Saturday with a focus on Mariona in midfield, Foord and Kelly wide, the setpiece routines, as well as what the match might say about the approach to the Real Madrid game on Wednesday. In part two, they take listener questions including the three songs Tim and Jamie would choose in their Emirates DJ set, and there is also a plea to bring the numbers and the noise on Wednesday night, tickets are still available here: https://www.arsenal.com/tickets/women/2025-Mar-26/real-madrid-cf Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog

In this episode we round-up the involvement of Arsenal players during the Interlull, starting with Myles Lewis-Skelly's goalscoring debut for England, Mikel Merino scoring for Spain, Riccardo Calafiori's injury while away with Italy, and lots more – including discussion of the Nations League and what it all means. We also chat about Gabriel after a load of questions about his possible departure, and answer more of your queries on Alexander Isak and a summer move for him, Andrea Berta, who our player of the season is (at this point), Bukayo Saka's return, a round of the Player Ratings game, and lots more.Here's the Mikel Merino interview referenced: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/mar/20/mikel-merino-im-adapting-to-being-a-striker-i-like-the-contact-i-never-back-downGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast Tim and Jamie dig into the 2-0 UWCL defeat to Real Madrid and ask how much the conditions played into the result, how Arsenal approached the game, trouble managing transition moments against tricky wingers and they discuss Arsenal’s prospects of overturning the deficit. In the second part, there are questions about Rosa Kafaji and Arsenal’s management of young players, struggles with poor surfaces and why the team is struggling to generate threat from setpieces.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 Elliot Smith for a Statements episode. He has to either Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree with statements I put to him about Bukayo Saka and the Real Madrid games, signing a goalkeeper in the summer, Gabriel Martinelli's future, stadium expansion, contracts for William Saliba and Gabriel, Mikel Merino's transfer and lots more.Block Elliot on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/arsenalvisionpodcast.comGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog

In this episode we look back at Sunday's 1-0 win over Chelsea. It wasn't a classic by any means, but Mikel Arteta's men did enough to win the game thanks to a goal from Mikel Merino – and his role at centre-forward is an ongoing talking point in part 1. We also chat about how well Arsenal dealt with nullifying Chelsea's attacking threat, the solidity of our defensive platform, Wesley Fofana's lucky escape, and all the other in-game incidents. Then we answer listener questions about Jurrien Timber and his contribution this season, Arteta's preferred striker profile ahead of the summer, our Champions League hopes, a Chelsea Mount Rushmore, some #angeout, 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'm joined by Phil Costa to look back at Arsenal's 2-2 draw with PSV at the Emirates on Wednesday evening. We chat about Mikel Arteta's much changed team selection, the use of Oleksandr Zinchenko in midfield, the first and second half contributions from Raheem Sterling, the goals we scored and the ones we conceded, and our Champions League campaign in general after making the quarter-finals for the second successive year. Then we look ahead to the games against Real Madrid, round-up the other Champions League fixtures and quarter-final match-ups, and lots more.Follow Phil on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/philcosta.bsky.socialGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog