Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

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

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