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Episode 870 - Gyok 'n' roll

In this episode I'm joined first by Lewis Ambrose to discuss the Arsenal players who went away during the Interlull, and how that might benefit them and us. We start with Viktor Gyokeres whose goals helped fire Sweden to the World Cup, before the focus turns to Kai Havertz and Ben White who both got well-needed minutes for Germany and England. Then we discuss some of the media spotlight on White, and how dishonest the reaction has been to the Arsenal players who either didn't go away at all or withdrew from international duty, before we look ahead to the FA Cup quarter-final with Southampton on Saturday evening. 

After that, I chat to Elliot Smith from ArsenalVision Podcast about the April fundraiser for the Arsenal Foundation, the incredible work it helps fund, and give you details of Arseblog's own charity drive for the month of April.


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