Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show Dream Arsenal 5-a-side team & who’s been the standout summer signing?
Oct 14, 2025
Amy Lawrence, a veteran football journalist and Arsenal specialist, and Adrian Clarke, a former professional footballer turned pundit, dive into listener questions about Arsenal. They craft their dream 5-a-side team, debating players from different eras, including the likes of Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp. The panel also discusses standout summer signings, favoring Zubimendi for his consistent impact, while addressing fans' concerns about Martin Odegaard's fitness and the team's future upgrades, especially in the left wing.
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Dream Five-A-Side Picks
- Adrian and Amy pick dream Arsenal five-a-side teams mixing eras and debate keeper choice and outfield roles.
- They highlight players like David Raya, Bob Wilson, Thierry Henry, and Bergkamp for five-a-side strengths.
Best Summer Signing Contenders
- Panel debate who is Arsenal's best summer signing so far and note several strong contenders.
- They lean towards Zubimendi for midfield stability and praise Noni Madueke's early impact before injury.
Position Affects Integration Time
- New signings integrate at different rates depending on position and pressure.
- Centre-forwards like Jacob may need more time under spotlight compared with other roles.