The Pot Shot Podcast

Towells & Manas discuss the tactical trends between the Spurs, Bayern and Chelsea games, the success of the Merino/Eze partnership, and what will change when our injured players (hopefully!) returnFor tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.comIf you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Bluesky @potshot.bsky.social, as well as on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Bluesky:Alex - alexcollings.bsky.socialJake - setpiecesicko.bsky.socialLiberty - libertysimons.bsky.socialManas - watman.bsky.socialMax - maxrads.bsky.socialSeb - eulenberg.bsky.socialSav - scoutedsxv.bsky.socialTowells - towells.bsky.socialThey can also be found on Twitter.You can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA

Jon & Jake discuss the increasing importance of set pieces in Premier League football - a trend which sees Arsenal sit top of the table having scored 11 of their 16 goals from set piece situations.Thanks to Jon for joining us! You can find him on Twitter @jon_mackenzie (though he's probably had enough of Arsenal fans in his mentions...)For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.comIf you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Bluesky @potshot.bsky.social, as well as on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Bluesky:Alex - alexcollings.bsky.socialJake - setpiecesicko.bsky.socialLiberty - libertysimons.bsky.socialManas - watman.bsky.socialMax - maxrads.bsky.socialSeb - eulenberg.bsky.socialSav - scoutedsxv.bsky.socialTowells - towells.bsky.socialThey can also be found on Twitter.You can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA

Towells & Manas are joined by Nick (@NSftbl on Twitter) to gauge the lay of the land after the first 10 competitive games of the season.For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.comIf you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Bluesky @potshot.bsky.social, as well as on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Bluesky:Alex - alexcollings.bsky.socialJake - setpiecesicko.bsky.socialLiberty - libertysimons.bsky.socialManas - watman.bsky.socialMax - maxrads.bsky.socialSeb - eulenberg.bsky.socialSav - scoutedsxv.bsky.socialTowells - towells.bsky.socialThey can also be found on Twitter.You can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA

Alex & Seb chat Liverpool, Forest, and some standout players from the start of the season.For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.comIf you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Bluesky @potshot.bsky.social, as well as on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Bluesky:Alex - alexcollings.bsky.socialJake - setpiecesicko.bsky.socialLiberty - libertysimons.bsky.socialManas - watman.bsky.socialMax - maxrads.bsky.socialSeb - eulenberg.bsky.socialSav - scoutedsxv.bsky.socialTowells - towells.bsky.socialThey can also be found on Twitter.You can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA

Manas chats to Felipe Cárdenas, senior writer for The Athletic, about Arsenal's final signing of the 2025 summer transfer window: Piero Hincapié.Thanks to Felipe for joining us! You can read his work on The Athletic, or find him on Twitter @FelipeCar.For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.comIf you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Bluesky @potshot.bsky.social, as well as on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Bluesky:Alex - alexcollings.bsky.socialJake - setpiecesicko.bsky.socialLiberty - libertysimons.bsky.socialManas - watman.bsky.socialMax - maxrads.bsky.socialSeb - eulenberg.bsky.socialSav - scoutedsxv.bsky.socialTowells - towells.bsky.socialThey can also be found on Twitter.You can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA

Jake is joined by Rich Amponsah from the Eagle-Eyed Football podcast to discuss the homecoming of Eberechi Eze.Thanks to Rich for joining us! You can find him on twitter @richamponsah, and his podcast Eagle-Eyed Football on all good podcast platforms as well as on twitter @eagleeyedball.For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.comIf you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Bluesky @potshot.bsky.social, as well as on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Bluesky:Alex - alexcollings.bsky.socialJake - setpiecesicko.bsky.socialLiberty - libertysimons.bsky.socialManas - watman.bsky.socialMax - maxrads.bsky.socialSeb - eulenberg.bsky.socialSav - scoutedsxv.bsky.socialTowells - towells.bsky.socialThey can also be found on Twitter.You can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA

Jake, Alex & Manas explore the question on everybody's mind: how much has Arsenal's tactical approach changed this season?For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.comIf you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Bluesky @potshot.bsky.social, as well as on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Bluesky:Alex - alexcollings.bsky.socialJake - setpiecesicko.bsky.socialLiberty - libertysimons.bsky.socialManas - watman.bsky.socialMax - maxrads.bsky.socialSeb - eulenberg.bsky.socialSav - scoutedsxv.bsky.socialTowells - towells.bsky.socialThey can also be found on Twitter.You can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA

In the big men's season preview episode Towells, Jake, Manas and Seb answer some over/under questions to see how they anticipate Arsenal performing in the upcoming season.For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.comIf you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Bluesky @potshot.bsky.social, as well as on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Bluesky:Alex - alexcollings.bsky.socialJake - setpiecesicko.bsky.socialLiberty - libertysimons.bsky.socialLorcan - lorcanmcc.bsky.socialManas - watman.bsky.socialMax - maxrads.bsky.socialSeb - eulenberg.bsky.socialSav - scoutedsxv.bsky.socialTowells - towells.bsky.socialThey can also be found on Twitter.You can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA

Jake and Alex are joined by Nick (@NSftbl) to go through our summer transfers and see where the squad is at, and how Andrea Berta has changed Arsenals approach. Thanks to Nick for coming on! You can find him on Twitter @NSftblFor tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.comIf you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Bluesky @potshot.bsky.social, as well as on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Bluesky:Alex - alexcollings.bsky.socialJake - setpiecesicko.bsky.socialLiberty - libertysimons.bsky.socialLorcan - lorcanmcc.bsky.socialManas - watman.bsky.socialMax - maxrads.bsky.socialSeb - eulenberg.bsky.socialSav - scoutedsxv.bsky.socialTowells - towells.bsky.socialThey can also be found on Twitter.You can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA