The Non-Negotiables: An Arsenal Podcast

The lads are back with an impromptu episode breaking down Arsenal’s massive summer transfer window and the media fallout from Anfield.*Transfer Window Deep Dive:* Andrea Berta’s first window as sporting director brought 8 new faces to Arsenal - but did we address our real needs? We dissect the signings of Kepa, Mosquera, Hincapi, Zubimendi, Norgaard, Madweke, Eze, and Jokeres, plus the ongoing struggles with player sales.*Breaking:* €22m Besiktas bid for Trossard drops mid-recording - should Arsenal take the money and run?*Media Circus:* Why did the entire football media rush to defend Liverpool after we out-shot and out-created them at Anfield? We explore the Northwest bias and why Arsenal always seem to be the story, win or lose.*Injury Crisis 2.0:* The dreaded injury bug is back with Saliba, Saka, Ødegaard, and Ben White all on the treatment table. Plus, why Gabriel Jesus was left out of our Champions League squad entirely.*Around the League:* Liverpool’s record £460m spending spree, City’s bizarre Fun Uncle Pep era, and why Sunderland might have had the smartest window of all.Chapters:(00:00) - Intro(01:50) - The Transfer Window Review(22:30) - Media Narrative Post Liverpool(32:38) - Pt.2 Injuries(38:14) - International Break Fixtures (AFC Players)(43:20) - Ekitike & Isak(47:50) - Players Vs Club Rebellion(53:08) - Champions League Squad... & JesusFollow us on Twitter X

Arsenal’s unbeaten run against the “Big Six” comes to an end at Anfield — but was it really as bad as the pundits made out? The lads break down the 1–0 defeat to Liverpool, the injury chaos, and the debut of Eberechi Eze, with guest Garr joining from the Arsenal Barcelona Supporters’ Club.We get into:Saliba’s early injury and Mosquera’s trial by fire at AnfieldRice on set-piece duty & the outswinger debateZubimendi’s two halves: class to chaos after Curtis JonesMartinelli discourse: meltdown or overreaction?Magic moments vs. Raya criticism after Szoboszlai’s free kickVARse: Fulham robbed, Burnley fuming, clowns in the booth againAround the grounds: Brighton end the Rodri streak, Spurs humbled, United saved (again) by Fergie timeTransfer Deadline Day: Isak & Guehi to Liverpool, Arsenal outs, incomings, and the Kiwior–Hincapié shufflePlus: Are Arsenal still on track after three games, and why the discourse never quite matches the reality.Chapters:(0:00) - Intro(3:09) - LIVARS: Starting Lineup(5:12) - LIVARS: Saliba Injury(8:18) - LIVARS: Key Match Moments(30:26) - LIVARS: Schmeichel Post Match Comments(34:06) - LIVARS: Arteta's Game Plan?(36:27) - LIVARS: Martinelli Online Meltdown(43:08) - LIVARS: Gary Neville Comments(45:19) - LIVARS: Lowest xG game in 3 years(49:08) - PT.2 VARSE(59:37) - EPL Roundup(1:04:53) - 3 Game Check In

Arsenal put five past Leeds — but injuries to Saka, Ødegaard, Havertz and White loom large as the Gunners head to Anfield. The lads break down a chaotic Carabao Cup night for Man United, West Ham’s collapse, and the new format debate, before diving into the Champions League draw, Nelson’s Palace links, and the big transfer question: Kiwior or Hincapié?Part Two looks ahead to Liverpool away:Who fills the void if Ødegaard doesn’t start?Martinelli vs Eze: which winger gets the nod?Liverpool’s shaky defence and lack of a DMThe set-piece battle: Gabriel vs Van DijkMust-win or too early in the season?Plus: the return of Gabriel Jesus, Hale End talk, and another Who Am I classic.Chaters:(00:00) - Intro(01:14) - Man Utd vs Grimsby Town (EFL Cup)(06:44) - Wolves vs West Ham (EFL Cup)(07:59) - The Challenge of Changing Managers?(12:53) - EPL Teams Roundup / Arsenal Draw (EFL Cup)(21:56) - Arsenal UCL League Stage Draw(28:53) - More Arsenal Transfers?(39:49) - Pt.2 Who Am I?(41:22) - LIVARS Preview: Injuries(47:31) - LIVARS Preview: Liverpool this Season?(49:45) - LIVARS Preview: Areas to Attack?(56:38) - LIVARS Preview: Arsenal Changes?(01:02:39) - LIVARS Preview: Set Pieces?(01:04:33) - LIVARS Preview: Is this a Must Win Game?(01:07:40) - Who Am I Reveal

Ep. 121 – The Good, The Bad and The InjuriesArsenal 5–0 Leeds at the Emirates! The lads break down a weekend of highs and lows — from Eberechi Eze’s dream unveiling with Ian Wright to another Hale End star lighting up the pitch, plus Victor Gyökeres silencing the noise with a brace. Timber was outstanding, Odegaard looked freer than ever… but injuries to Saka, Ødegaard, Havertz and White leave big questions ahead of Anfield.We also dive into:Eze’s Arsenal story and Spurs heartbreakOdegaard’s advanced role and heatmap analysisGyokeres’ signature move and penalty debateHale End brilliance: Dowman, Nwaneri, Lewis-SkellyDeclan Rice = “Tekkers” on set piecesVARse: more chaos, Martinez theatrics & “fake” offsidesNorth Banksy’s mural defaced againAround the League: West Ham and Wolves try to save Man Utd, Spurs shock City, Everton’s new ground, Villa wobbling, Nuno vs Edu at ForestThe good, the bad, and the injuries — we unpack it all.(00:00) - Intro(00:37) - Eze Unveil(06:26) - ARSLEE Lineup(07:42) - ARSLEE Odegaard(09:45) - ARSLEE Gyokores Under Pressure?(13:06) - ARSLEE Goals(19:03) - ARSLEE Calafiori's Position?(21:09) - ARSELEE Goals (Continued)(26:21) - ARSLEE Gyokores Trolling(29:53) - ARSLEE Substitions(33:00) - ARSLEE Injuries(38:46) - ARSLEE Formation(s)(47:54) - PT.2 VARse(55:54) - EPL Roundup(01:04:05) - Is Raya the best GK in the Premier League?(01:09:24) - EPL Roundup (cont.)(01:12:44) - Palace Tifo(01:15:05) - EPL Roundup (cont. again)(01:19:51) - Edu vs Nuno(01:25:37) - North Banksy Mural(01:28:51) - Hale End Pathway

A whirlwind 48 hours for Arsenal fans:Meltdown over Trossard’s surprise pay rise…Despiar at Kai Havertz’s knee scare…Jubilation as Arsenal hijacked Spurs’ move for Eze.The lads go Back to the Future to make sense of it allPlus:Why players going on strike is a growing trendWhat Eze actually brings to Arsenal’s squadIs there a JFK style conspiracy over Havertz February Hamstring injuryLeeds PreviewThis week’s Who Am I? quiz.Chapters:(00:00) - Intro(00:51) - The Delorean! (Past 48 Hours)(05:59) - Eze, Trossard, Havertz, Ornstein(16:34) - What does Eze Bring?(23:51) - Big Clubs Flexing / Player Protests(40:41) - PT.2 Who Am I?(42:30) - ARSLEE Preview S11(47:56) - Extra Pressure on Gyokores?(50:20) - Saka on the Left?(54:49) - Leeds Physical Threat(56:46) - Jarrod Gillet on VAR(01:02:18) - Importance of a good performance?(01:07:51) - Who Am I? Reveal

Arsenal victorious at Old Trafford.Arsenal opened the season with a gritty 1-0 win at Old Trafford. It wasn’t pretty, but three points were all that mattered.Gav, Jus and Ells break down the starting XI, Arteta’s subs, and the impact of the new boys Zubimendi and Gyokeres. We also debate whether Martinelli vs Madueke will define the left wing this season, how Saliba and the backline already look polished, and discuss the media reaction and an over reaction to Manchester United's performance.The second half features our brand-new VARse segment — breaking down the weekend’s worst refereeing decisions — plus a no-filter look around the Premier League. We finish with Gav fixing the transfer market, are you listening Howard Webb?!!!Chapters:(00:00) - Intro (02:03) - AFC Starting Lineup vs MUFC (04:59) - AFC players not involved (06:24) - AFC vs MUFC (Formation, Gameplan, Performance) (22:13) - The Referee (27:52) - Calafiori'S Evil Smile (29:37) - The Debutants (36:22) - Media & Online Seaction (43:28) - PT.2 VARse (54:16) - EPL Fixture Watch (01:02:58) - Zinchenko: New (book) Chapter (01:12:48) - Gav Saves the Transfer Market 

The team returns with a full Premier League season preview — from relegation dogfights to the battle for Europe. Gav, Juz and Ells make their exact predictions on who finishes where, the first manager sacked, top scorer, Player of the Season and more. Expect strong opinions, bold hot takes and plenty of laughs along the way — including why “Romero is Mustafi,” why Brentford had “the stairs taken,” and whether Pep Guardiola even finishes the season.In Part 2, it’s all Arsenal: summer transfers, key players, potential surprises, and why depth might be the Gunners’ biggest weapon this year.Chapters(00:00) Part 1: Intro(01:11) EPL Promoted Teams / Strugglers(29:23) EPL Mid Table Battle(33:24) EPL European Challengers(01:03:19) EPL Top 4(01:25:32) EPL Relegation Predictions(01:27:59) EPL First Manager Sacked Predictions(01:28:40) EPL Golden Boot Predictions(01:28:59) P.O.T.S Prediction(01:30:01) Surprise T.O.T.S(01:31:00) Part 2: AFC Summer Transfers(01:33:21) AFC Key Players This Season(01:36:14) AFC Surprise Players(01:39:28) AFC Playing Style Evolution(01:52:39) Havertz Role This Season(01:57:18) If We Do Recruit... Who?(02:08:46) Dream Campaign is?(02:11:24) AFC Top Scorer Prediction(02:13:12) AFC Most Assists Predictions(02:14:50) AFC Player of the Season(02:16:17) AFC Cup Competition Predictions(02:22:22) EPL Expectations(02:26:28) Over or Under Player Predictions(02:28:43) Outro

Pre-Season Performance vs Athletic Bilbao3-0 win with goals from Gyokeres, Saka and HavertzStarting lineup close to full strengthMore direct attacking play, getting the ball forward quickly to attackersTactical Changes and Player PerformancesDouble pivot of Rice & ZubimendiOdegaard playing slightly more advanced, looking to feed Gyokeres quicklyMartinelli and Saka both making more central runsCalifiori impressive at left-backZubimendi standout performerManchester United PreviewChallenging fixture but optimism about Arsenal's chancesUnited have new signings up front but midfield/defense largely unchangedArsenal aiming for fast startGabriel's return crucial

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