The Thing About Arsenal

Luke, Jonny and Rory convene after a painful afternoon at the Etihad. But what's that? We're actually feeling good about it?! Jonny shares his reasons to be hopeful, including why Sunday might be the start of a brand new Mikel Arteta XI for the run-in.Elsewhere, we relish that Gabriel and Erling Haaland battle for the ages, Rory proposes a new chess-based format to decide the league (you know what to do, Ez) and Emmanuel Eboué pops up because... why the hell not at a time like this? Join us!Hit us up in the comments on Spotify or on YouTube, or get in touch with the show on X, Instagram, and TikTok. You can also email us show@thingaboutarsenal.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***

We once again turned up at the house of our bullies and were sent home without any dinner money. Laura and Jonny and here to unpack a painful afternoon at the Etihad.We reflect on the absolute best and worst of Kai Havertz, which were both on display today. Plus, Jonny maintains some optimism ahead of the final five games of the season.Hit us up in the comments on Spotify or on YouTube, or get in touch with the show on X, Instagram, and TikTok. You can also email us show@thingaboutarsenal.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***

Luke has some inspirational words for the Arsenal players before our titanic clash with Man City: become a statue. Not on the pitch ideally, please.Luke, Jim and Rory have more words of wisdom ahead of the biggest game of the Premier League season. We discuss Mikel Arteta's fire - is that reassuring for the fanbase, or coming across as desperation? Is Jurrien Timber going to be back or is he being a tease? And... how the hell should Arsenal approach this game?! Join us for all that and much more.Hit us up in the comments on Spotify or on YouTube, or get in touch with the show on X, Instagram, and TikTok. You can also email us show@thingaboutarsenal.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***

Arsenal looked for their mojo tonight, and although we didn't quite find it, at least we find a last four spot in the Champions League!Laura and Jim get straight out of the Emirates to discuss a confusing night against Sporting which wiped some of the slate clean, while raising fresh concerns for Sunday against Man City...Hit us up in the comments on Spotify or on YouTube, or get in touch with the show on X, Instagram, and TikTok. You can also email us show@thingaboutarsenal.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***

The big summer block is approaching and Arsenal currently have 11 players who could be out of contract. Today, Laura, Lucy and Rory are stepping into Renee Slegers' shoes to decide which players make it through to judges' houses and who gets sent packing to London City Lionesses.Plus, we share our dream transfer targets and decide where to build Manu Zinsberger's commemorative bench.Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us show@thingaboutarsenal.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***

Today's title is a real quote from a Greek philosopher who was also an Arsenal fan, by the way. Title race in circa 56 BC.Laura, Jim and Lucy gather to do the only logical thing at a time like this: talk about Samir Nasri's Deliveroo orders in 2022. They also discuss some game that happened on Saturday and another one that happened on Sunday involving two teams in blue kits, one of which caused Lucy to swear at a child.Plus, we look ahead to Sporting and what it could mean for the biggest week of our season (again).Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us show@thingaboutarsenal.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***