Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

In this episode I'm joined by Ryan Hunn of the Stadio podcast to chat in broad strokes about Arsenal's 0-0 draw with Nottingham Forest on Wednesday evening. We discuss it in the context of where our season is and what we have available to us, as well as analysing the performance from back to front – where the key issue lies. We talk about Riccardo Calafiori and how his yellow card enforced substitution had an impact, the role of Mikel Merino up front, Ethan Nwaneri's physical worries after Mikel Arteta's comments, how the manager can find any kind of solution to goalscoring ahead of PSV on Tuesday, and lots more.Visit Indie Rabble Brewery - https://www.indierabble.co.uk/ – and you can use the code 'arseblog20' at checkout for 20% off any order from their website (with 10% going to the Arsenal Foundation).Follow Ryan on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/ryanhunn.bsky.socialGet 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 the 1-0 defeat to West Ham on Saturday, a defeat which has more or less ended any already slim chance we had of the Premier League title. We chat about how the team struggled to make chances, as well as the goal we conceded – one which really angered Mikel Arteta – before we analyse his odd substitutions, in particular the very early withdrawal of Declan Rice for Oleksandr Zinchenko. Then we discuss the red card for Myles Lewis-Skelly, the absence of Jorginho for any period of the game, before answering questions about how the manager gets his players motivated again, whether top four is at risk, Martin Odegaard and his current form, the continued search for a sporting director, 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 of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie field your questions from BlueSky about the future of the Arsenal midfield, the wide positions and whether Chloe Kelly will stay beyond her loan spell and how Arsenal bring the age profile of their squad down. There are also questions about Laura Wienroither’s loan move to Manchester City, how increased games at the Emirates this season has gone on and off the pitch and who Tim and Jamie would select as their penalty takers in a shootout situation.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 Tim Stillman to chat about the title race after Liverpool left the door a little bit open with a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa on Wednesday. The onus is on the Gunners to capitalise, and we talk about how this season feels in comparison to some others, as well as the club's latest financial results, Takehiro Tomiyasu undergoing surgery for a troublesome knee injury, as well as answering some questions about Ben White's return, Ethan Nwaneri and Raheem Sterling, and the Champions League draw which takes place on Friday.There's also a chance to win one of three cases of beer worth £100 each (UK only) from Indie Rabble Brewery - https://www.indierabble.co.uk/ – and you can use the code 'arseblog20' at checkout for 20% off any order from their website (with 10% going to the Arsenal Foundation).We also have a chance for people not in the UK to win a £100 voucher for the Arsenal online store.Follow Tim on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/tim-stillman.bsky.socialGet 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 the 2-0 win over Leicester on Saturday afternoon, arriving late as it did with two goals from substitute Mikel Merino. We chat about the performance, the fine margins, James has a hot-take on Myles Lewis Skelly's defending, before we discuss the influence of Ethan Nwaneri who provided the assist for the opener and excited throughout the 90 minutes with the quality of his play, and the importance of this win after a difficult week off the pitch. We also have questions about Raheem Sterling and how he can be used going forward, what the future holds for Nwaneri in this team, the team's 15 game unbeaten run in the Premier League, Liverpool's upcoming fixtures in the context of the title race, 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 of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Aidan Gibson run the rule over Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Tottenham at the Emirates. Tim and Aidan break down the performances of Russo, Mariona and Maanum, discuss Chloe Kelly’s return and Kim Little’s new contract, as well as some of the tactical tweaks Slegers has made to bring out the best in certain players. Then in part two, Tim and Aidan take listener questions.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 discuss the news that Kai Havertz's hamstring injury will keep him out for the rest of the season. We talk about it in the context of Gabriel Martinelli also suffering a hamstring strain on top of the Saka/Jesus injuries, Arsenal's inaction in the January transfer window, and how last summer was the catalyst for the situation we find ourselves in now. We also chat about the options Mikel Arteta has available to him, and how some kind of tactical variety will be necessary between now and the end of the season. Then we do some 'statements' which Kaya has to Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree with.Get 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 look back at Sunday’s 2-0 win over London City Lionesses in the FA Cup. Tim and Jamie discuss the heavily rotated team, players in unfamiliar positions, how Arsenal adapted to the heavy pitch and some of Renee Slegers’ tactical choices. In the second half, they take your questions on the future of the Arsenal midfield, Arsenal’s squad depth, how Chloe Kelly might change things and whether Arsenal- and other clubs- should still be posting on Twitter.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog

In this Dubai-lull episode, we chat about the Gunners trip and training camp, and the news that Gabriel Martinelli's hamstring injury will keep him out for at least a month. We examine Mikel Arteta's scant forward options and consider alternatives we might use should we need to change games. We also discuss Takehiro Tomiyasu's absence from the trip, and whether or not there's space for an Academy player to step up, before answering listener questions about William Saliba and his contract/future, the new sporting director (whoever that might be), spending money on forwards during the summer, the shifting dynamics of the football media landscape, the importance of language, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog