The Thing About Arsenal

Laura, Luke and Jim are here to affectionately moan about Arsenal and look ahead to a massive Saturday afternoon clash against Everton at some stadium called the Emirates. Is Bukayo Saka really injured, or is he hampered by the horseshoe of doom? Will Kai Havertz get the nod against Everton? And why is Rodri having a full-blown midlife crisis?Plus, Luke has a troubling confession to make and Laura turns to the film 'Goal!' for advice. Said no one ever.Part of an Arsenal Supporters Club? We want to hear all about it. Email us show@thingaboutarsenal.com.Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok.***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!***

A sticky game which, if we’re honest, Bayer Leverkusen deserved to win. But thanks to a very “Champions League” penalty decision it’s all square going back to the Emirates. It will do…Today, Jim and Jonny reflect on Bukayo Saka’s poor performance and the value of having a deep squad after Noni Madueke and Kai Havertz's contributions off the bench. Plus, Luke shares his experience of watching the game at the BayArena in Leverkusen.***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.

Welcome to The Thing About Arsenal’s Big Bumper International Break Round-up. And it’s a full house! Laura, Lucy and Rory take a look at the fortunes of our players out on international duty at the World Cup qualifiers and the Asian Cup, while Rory scouts some potential new signings.Elsewhere, we look ahead to major upcoming events including Mother’s Day and Arsenal’s Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea. Plus, we decide which team are the One Direction of the WSL and Laura promises to make the Arsenal Women’s team on The Sims.***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 ingredients were all there. A couple of injuries, lots of rotation, and a very, very well-watered pitch – but Arsenal are through and back in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.Luke and Rory hail Mansfield's performance – particularly that of Arsenal fan Rhys Oates – and our best glimpse yet of Max Dowman's incredible quality on the ball. Plus, some vital dog updates and Luke airs his concerns about Gabriel Jesus.***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.

After a week of lots of words and adding up stoppages and delays, the lads are here to set the record straight.Luke is joined by Jonny and Rory to reflect on Fabian Hürzeler's post-match comments and Jonny argues that we're watching a team with 22 years of pressure on their shoulders getting the job done in the only they can right now.Plus, we discuss our trip to Mansfield Town – which will surely see the youngest professional football team in history play at the oldest professional football ground. Also, Sam drops by for his take on Arsenal's new in-stadium grub, and somehow Bukayo Saka has never heard of Celine Dion.***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.

Arsenal edged past Brighton and their annoying little brother Fabian Hürzeler, all while Man City were dropping points at home to Nottingham Forest. The perfect evening.Join Luke and Jonny to revel in going seven points clear at the top of the league. Plus, Luke shares his plan to get a selfie with his favourite Arsenal player. Watch this space.***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 international break might still be dragging on, but the work of the Arsenal Women Supporters Club never stops! Laura dropped by for a quick catch up with one of the Club's leading members, Sam Hanlon.Sam handles away trips and pre-match meet-ups and gives Laura an insight into the heart of our amazing fanbase, how things have so dramatically evolved since Euro 2022, and how we've made the Emirates our home this season.To become a member of the Arsenal Women Supporter Club, visit their website here!***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.

That's the question Luke, Jonny and Jim kick off with on today's pod. Were the margins this tight in our title-winning seasons gone by? Or are we riding our luck?We discuss the enormous positives of a big win against Chelsea – while also asking how Mikel Arteta and his players can stop losing control of games.Plus, William Saliba enrages a ballboy in our new favourite moment of the season, St Totteringham's Day is here, and we look ahead to Brighton – with our secret weapon in tow...***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.