Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

In this episode I'm joined by Ryan Hunn of the Stadio Podcast to discuss Arsenal's 2-1 win over Real Madrid, and qualification for the semi-finals of the Champions League. We chat about the key moments of the game, the penalty miss and the penalty incident at the other end, Madrid's attacking approach to the game and how it was informed by our defensive quality and organisation, the goals we scored, what these two games say about this team, our Champions League chances, some individuals like Declan Rice, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Jakub Kiwior and lots more.Then I chat to Elliot Smith from the ArsenalVision Podcast about the fundraiser for the Arsenal Foundation, and how your donations will help continue the incredible work they do on every level.In April we'll be donating 100% of our Patreon revenue to four great charities, including the Arsenal Foundation, as well as supporting our friends at ArsenalVision Podcast as they launch their annual fundraiser - https://justgiving.com/page/avp2025Get 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 Saturday's 1-1 draw with Brentford, Arsenal's 12th of the season. We chat about the context of the game between the two Real Madrid ties, team selection decisions, whether Brentford should have had a man sent off as well as Gabriel Martinelli's comments about that challenge afterwards, the goal we scored and the one we conceded, and finishing the game with 10 men. Then we answer listener questions about Gary Neville's punditry, how to approach the second leg in Madrid, what to do in midfield if both Jorginho and Thomas Partey are unavailable, Josh's basketball distractions this summer, and loads more.In April we'll be donating 100% of our Patreon revenue to four great charities, including the Arsenal Foundation, as well as supporting our friends at ArsenalVision Podcast as they launch their annual fundraiser - https://justgiving.com/page/avp2025Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog

In this bonus half an Arsecast Extra, James and I look back on last night's incredible 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League. We assess an intense, high quality first half, before we get into the second half action, key of which were two extraordinary free kicks from Declan Rice. We chat about how those goals fed into what was already an amazing atmosphere, James talks about his experience in the stands at the Emirates, and then the third goal from Mikel Merino to ice the cake. There's also discussion of how big a night this is for the team in the context of this season, how the tie lies going into the second leg in Madrid, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and lots more.In April we'll be donating 100% of our Patreon revenue to four great charities, including the Arsenal Foundation, as well as supporting our friends at ArsenalVision Podcast as they launch their annual fundraiser - https://justgiving.com/page/avp2025Get 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 1-1 draw with Everton on Saturday, starting with an atypical team selection from Mikel Arteta who obviously had the Champions League in mind when picking his starting XI. We discuss the first half, the goal we scored, a sloppy start to the second half and the penalty awarded to Everton. Was it more a referee error, or VAR? We chat about that, and how we still had plenty of time to find a winner but as has been the case more than once this season we failed to do so. We then answer listener questions about this season as a whole, defensive and attacking selections for the Real Madrid game, Jakub Kiwior, David Raya's penalty saving technique, and loads more.In April we'll be donating 100% of our Patreon revenue to four great charities, including the Arsenal Foundation, as well as supporting our friends at ArsenalVision Podcast as they launch their annual fundraiser - https://justgiving.com/page/avp2025Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog

Hey folks, have a little bonus Sunday Arsecast in which I'm joined by Arsenal legend Ian Wright to chat a little about our game against Everton on Saturday, the officiating decisions that frustrated fans in this game and across the Premier League as a whole this season, Myles Lewis-Skelly, the upcoming game against Real Madrid and more.🚨 In April we'll be donating 100% of our Patreon revenue to four great charities, including the Arsenal Foundation, as well as supporting our friends at ArsenalVision Podcast as they launch their annual fundraiser - https://justgiving.com/page/avp2025Get 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 2-1 win over Fulham on Tuesday evening. We start with the good stuff, in particular the goalscoring return for Bukayo Saka, and a really bright performance from Gabriel Martinelli. Then we discuss the injuries to Gabriel and Jurrien Timber, as well as pre-game news about Ben White, and where that leaves us going into the Real Madrid games. What are the options available to Mikel Arteta, who tried to put a brave face on things after the game? And why are we sustaining so many injuries?There's also some detail of our April charity drive: we'll be donating 100% of our Patreon revenue to good causes, including the Arsenal Foundation, as well as supporting our friends at ArsenalVision Podcast as they launch their annual fundraiser - https://justgiving.com/page/avp2025Follow Andrew on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/aallensport.arseblog.comGet 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 analyse Sunday’s 4-0 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday. They talk about the relatively stable starting line up and what that says about what Renee Slegers is trying to create, they analyse the roles played by Chloe Kelly and Jenna Nighswonger, before considering Beth Mead’s continued high output. In part two there are lots of listener questions about the future of the midfield, rest and rotation and the increase in female coaches in the WSL.Get 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 big story of the weekend – the appointment of Andrea Berta as the club's new Sporting Director. We chat about the process and the other candidates, the work he has to do this summer, as well as the involvement of Mikel Arteta in the recruitment process. We also examine how the relationship between the two is now pivotal to our chances of success, before answering questions about links to Viktor Gyokeres being the potential summer signing up front, minutes for young players, the back-up goalkeeper situation, 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 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