Kickoff: Hopes and Expectations

Amy Lawrence sat down with Mikel Arteta for an exclusive interview ahead of the new campaign. On today’s Handbrake Off, we hear the conversation, before Amy, Adrian Clarke and Ian Stone reflect on the chat.

Arteta spoke about his approach to integrating young players into the first team, his evolution as a manager, the difficulties he faces when making decisions that affect players, plus much more. 

The panel also look ahead to Arsenal’s season opener against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. With focus on our tricky trips there in the past, the threat Manchester United currently hold, and how Arsenal may approach the game. 

Plus there's a discussion around Oleksandr Zinchenko’s new chapter in his autobiography, where he sheds light on the difficulties he’s experienced since dropping out of the first team.

Produced by Robby Williams. 

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