Professional football player Declan Rice joins the podcast to discuss his dedication to winning and his strong performance in a recent match. The panel also discusses the importance of a late goal, Arsenal's improvement in attacking play, and the controversy surrounding goalkeeper David Raya's position.
Arsenal showcased determination and resilience in their late victory against Luton, displaying positive attacking football.
The ongoing goalkeeper debate between Raya and Ramsdale resurfaced due to Raya's performance and errors in the Luton game.
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Women's Sports Media Coverage Disparity
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Arsenal's Late Winner and Positive Performance
Arsenal secured a late 4-3 victory against Luton, showcasing their determination and resilience. Despite some defensive mistakes, the team displayed dominance, creating numerous chances and exhibiting positive attacking football.
The Goalkeeper Debate
The ongoing goalkeeper debate between David Raya and Aaron Ramsdale continues to generate discussions. Raya's performance in the Luton game, particularly some errors, has brought the issue back into focus.
Michel Arteta's Celebration and Suspension
Michel Arteta's over-celebration in the Luton game led to a yellow card and subsequent suspension for the next match. The incident highlights the ongoing scrutiny and attention surrounding the Arsenal manager.
James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on a thriller at Kenilworth Road, 7 goals and a 97th minute winner thanks to Declan Rice.
It's now 6 wins on the bounce, and with Villa on the horizon Arsenal will be looking to keep up this momentum.
At one end, Gabriel Jesus was excellent, but at the other, Raya not so much.
The panel discuss what went wrong at the back, the physicality of the starting XI, and how Arteta's substitutions helped changed the game.
Plus, Mikel's yellow card and Saka's 200th game for the Arsenal.