Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

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

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie pick over the bones of a deflating 1-0 FA Cup defeat to Liverpool at Meadow Park, they discuss how much the conditions had an impact on the performance, Arsenal missing some power and explosiveness and how the cup elimination sours the vibes around the club. In the second part, there are questions about Mariona’s best position, club ambition, whether Meadow Park still offers ‘home advantage’ and summer recruitment.Get 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 disappointing 1-1 draw with Man Utd at Old Trafford. Arsenal failed to turn first half dominance into chances, and fell behind to a Bruno Fernandes free kick, before Declan Rice equalised late in the second half. We analyse the performance, our continuing issues when we face a low block and how much that is actually a consequence of how we play rather than an opposition tactic. There's also discussion of the heroics of David Raya as the Gunners keeper made a string of saves to ensure we didn't lose the game, Rice's goal and fantastic tackle, Kieran Tierney's cameo as an attacking sub, as well as listener questions about Mikel Arteta and his post-match interview, our lack of threat from direct free kicks, the remainder of the season from a Premier League perspective, the imminent appointment of Andrea Berta as 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 we look back at the superb 7-1 win over PSV in Eindhoven last night. We chat about pre-game worries about goalscoring, only to see the Gunners run riot in front of goal. We chat about all the strikes, from Jurrien Timber's opener to Riccardo Calafiori's closer, Ethan Nwaneri's incredible finish, a confidence boosting night for senior players – Martin Odegaard in particular – and some moments which may have changed the complexion of the tie. We discuss Myles Lewis-Skelly's good fortune in not picking up a second yellow card, and whether this is something that needs careful management from Mikel Arteta. Then there are listener questions about which flavour of Madrid we'd like to play if we navigate the second leg without incident, Nwaneri and MLS possibly being called up by England, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji in the second leg, Ben White's return, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog

This is our Patreon preview podcast – normally only available to subscribers – made available to everyone. We discuss the news that Andrea Berta has moved into pole position for the Sporting Director role, before looking ahead to a big European tie, with focus on Arsenal and the opposition. To get a preview podcast for every game, sign up to our Patreon at patreon.com/arseblog – it's just $6 per month (+ VAT where applicable).

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie dissect Arsenal’s topsy turvy 4-3 win over West Ham on Sunday, they talk about the slow start and West Ham springing a tactical surprise and Arsenal feeling the effects of the international break. Then they talk about the impact of the second half substitutes, Chloe Kelly’s full debut, how Arsenal became more direct on a tough pitch in the second half and Beth Mead’s goal line heroics in the final seconds. In the second half there are questions about the WSL vote on halting relegation, the Arsenal midfield, the defence and whether the squad lacks power and speed.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 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