Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

In this episode I'm joined by Phil Costa to discuss our 2-1 defeat to Lens in the Champions League. We chat about team selection, benefitting from a mistake to go ahead early before a mistake of our own led to an equaliser, a lack of conviction in some of our chances, the goal we conceded to lose the game, and how we struggled creatively. There's also discussion of Kai Havertz in midfield, Leandro Trossard, and of course the injury to Bukayo Saka which leaves us sweating ahead of Sunday's game against Man City. Plus some Champions League round-up, PGMOL audio and more.Follow Phil @_philcostaGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog

In this episode we discuss the comfortable 4-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday, starting with another Bukayo Saka goal contribution as he starts to hit incredible levels of productivity. Then there's the penalty for Martin Odegaard, then biggest talking point of the game as Kai Havertz got off the mark with a spot kick of his own – we chat about the decision to give him the opportunity, as well as his reaction and that of the fans. There's discussion of refereeing standards and VAR after the cock-up in the Liverpool game, plus questions about our rotating penalty takers, Gabriel Magalhaes, whether Mikel Arteta needs to protect Saka via his substitutions, and loads 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 Sam Dean to chat about Arsenal's 1-0 EFL Cup win over Brentford on Wednesday evening. A much-changed side got the win, but it was almost a tale of two halves as there was a lot of defending to in the second period. We chat about the match itself, some of the individuals – including Emile Smith Rowe, Reiss Nelson, Kai Havertz and Aaron Ramsdale – and how that might boost a squad which is going to need its full depth because of injuries right now. We also chat about how Mikel Arteta will view the EFL Cup itself, and lots more.Follow Sam @samjdeanGet 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 chats to women's football scout, analyst and writer Blair Newman about how Arsenal Women are shaping up ahead of the start of the WSL season this coming weekend. Blair and Tim field listener questions on how the Gunners deal with the loss of Rafaelle and injury to Leah Williamson at centre-half, how Arsenal mitigate against the lack of depth at right-back, expectations for the season ahead and some chat about some of Arsenal's new signings, as well as what the campaign might hold for Gio and Lina Hurtig.You can follow Tim on Twitter @Stillmanator : Follow Blair @ thesecondballGet 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 Andrew Allen to discuss the 2-2 draw in the North London derby. We chat about the opening half hour, going ahead, and then a sliding doors moment when Gabriel Jesus could have put us 2-0 up. We analyse the penalty we were awarded, and goals we conceded, and also wonder about the regularity of making individual errors at home. Half-time subs, late changes, putting the draw in the context of this fixture and our start to the season, plus lots of questions about centre-forward and Eddie Nketiah, injuries mounting up, what kind of team we'll pick for the EFL Cup game on Wednesday 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 Phil Costa to discuss our 4-0 win over PSV in the Champions League on Wednesday night. We chat about the team line-up; Bukayo Saka scoring his first CL goal on his debut appearance in the competition and his statistically impressive season so far; Leandro Trossard getting on the scoresheet again; a big performance from Gabriel Jesus who also got a goal; Martin Odegaard's trademark; the importance of the defensive platform we have to be able to attack as well as we did; Arsenal returning to the Champions League with a bang, and more.We also have a quick chat about some of the highlights from week 1 of the Champions League.Follow Phil @_philcosta

In this episode we look back at the 1-0 win over Everton on Sunday. We chat about Arsenal's control of this game (and others this season), and whether it comes at a cost to our attacking play. We then discuss the Gabriel Martinelli disallowed goal, Fabio Vieira's selection in midfield, the set-piece play and finish from Leandro Trossard which won the game, before moving on to the big talking point – David Raya starting over Aaron Ramsdale. Mikel Arteta's post-game comments about that decision were fascinating – are we about to see a new era of goalkeeping rotation, or was this simply a changing of the guard. Then there are listener questions about Declan Rice's influence, hoodoo games we'd like to win, Eddie Nketiah/Gabriel Jesus and the centre-forward role, winning lots of corners, and loads more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog

On this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim talks to Melbourne based journalist Anna Harrington of Australian Associated Press and ESPN's Far Post podcast about new signing Kyra Cooney-Cross. Tim starts with a bit of background on how Arseblog News were able to break the story, with Rich Laverty, on deadline day. Then Tim talks to Anna Harrington about Cooney-Cross, her career to date, her qualities as a player, her rise to prominence in the Australian National Team and her rise at this summer's World Cup.You can follow Tim on Twitter @Stillmanator : Follow Anna @AnnaHarringtonGet 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 various subjects, including: the weirdness of the Harry Maguire situation, Premier League clubs changing their buying habits, whether international form will influence Mikel Arteta, Bukayo Saka and his Achilles, Martin Odegaard's development at Arsenal as he is on the cusp of signing a new deal with the club, Arsenal Women's transfer deadline day signing and the expectations for their season after the Champions League disappointment, and lots more.Follow Tim @stillmanatorGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog