The Thing About Arsenal

There's no other way to say it: this was an almighty bottling. And of course, it came on a rain-soaked, sleet-battered Wednesday night at Wolves.Laura and Jonny try to figure out just what happened and whether this was just many, many problems for Mikel Arteta and this squad finally coming home to roost. They also reflect on what it means for our season more broadly and Jonny gives some invaluable advice for all Arsenal fans going into work tomorrow: avoid EVERYONE.***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us show@thingaboutarsenal.com.

Frozen in 2024, waterlogged in 2026. Is Brighton vs Arsenal a cursed fixture? Listener Natasha, you’ll get ‘em next time.Rory and Lucy chat about the psychological pressure of games in hand, debate the conundrum that is Frida Maanum and celebrate Kim Little for making her 400th Arsenal appearance. Plus, Katie McCabe wants the world to know she's great at poetry.***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us show@thingaboutarsenal.com.

The FA Cup might be over for now, but the fun doesn't have to. How do we bring the fun of the cups into the league?Luke, Rory and Lucy are here to ponder on that ahead of Wolves on Wednesday night. Plus, Mikel Arteta is #classless after refusing to sign an autograph while in the car with his wife and kids – and what's the optimal time to dish out some chocolate bars at the Emirates?There's also some troubling revelations about Gunnersaurus, who may or may not be in the pocket of big media.***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us show@thingaboutarsenal.com.

Well that was the perfect tonic to Thursday, wasn't it? Laura and Jim are here to drink in all four goals, Eberechi Eze having fun, and Bukayo Saka switching things up in the middle. Plus, the small matter of Gunnersaurus vs Crusty the Pie...But it wouldn't be a routine Arsenal win without a couple of injuries, would it?***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us show@thingaboutarsenal.com.

We’ve got a late January signing on the pod for the first time, as Jim and Rory are joined by Sam Ashton, aka Matchday Mealtime! They check in after last night’s tough draw with Brentford where some ropey finishing cost us - still, four points clear and all that!Elsewhere, we discuss Agent Frank completing his mission at Spurs, Wigan’s FA Cup trip to the Emirates and how the club needs to take its social responsibility seriously, in the light of further allegations against Thomas Partey.***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us show@thingaboutarsenal.com.

It was a taste of our own aerial medicine at the Gtech Stadium. Luke and Jim catch their breath after a proper ding-dong against Brentford, which left us cursing Gabriel Martinelli's left foot and worshipping some incredible interventions in defence. Because seriously - would we have lost this game in past seasons?We also discuss where this leaves Eberechi Eze, who was brought off at half-time and has to step up with Kai Havertz's injury. Come join us for a cathartic post-match breakdown!***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us show@thingaboutarsenal.com.

We’re on a roll! Liv Smith’s pace (and smile) lit up the Emirates on Sunday. Today, Lucy and Rory are still basking in the warm glow of beating league leaders Manchester City.They reflect on how we dominated the best team in the league, wonder what the rules are for Viv Miedema and Beth Mead following such a hectic tussle and Jill Scott is on the matchday playlist. No, not that Jill Scott. Plus, the Champions League looms after a super busy month.***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us show@thingaboutarsenal.com.

3pm. 3 points. 3 goals. The only complaint that Luke could find was that he thinks some of the Arsenal songs have too many words. Jim joins him to reflect on a delightful afternoon at the Emirates. Martín Zubimendi and Declan Rice were brilliant again and Gabriel Jesus and Viktor Gyökeres are starting to enjoy the perfect job share.***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us show@thingaboutarsenal.com.