Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast Arsenal Women Arsecast 138: City Slicker in damaging defeat for Arsenal
Oct 6, 2025
Hosts dive into Arsenal's nail-biting 3-2 loss to Manchester City, unpacking lineup shifts and the stark contrasting ruthlessness between the two teams. They analyze the tactical maneuvers that faltered, including set-piece blunders and defensive missteps. Questions from listeners spark debates about midfield vulnerabilities and summer recruitment gaps. The discussion also touches on the squad's need for leadership and consistency as they prepare for the match against Lyon. Ultimately, they identify positives from the defeat while contemplating necessary changes.
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Game In Isolation: Narrow Loss
- The City game can be viewed in isolation as a narrow loss rather than a tactical collapse.
- Tim sees both teams trading periods of dominance with City marginally better in the box.
Frustration Comes From Small Margins
- Jamie feels the result is an example of being on the wrong side of small margins.
- He links fan frustration to a run of three WSL games without wins, not one single theme.
Lotta As Partial Ball-Progression Fix
- Lotta Wubben-Moy started to address ball-progression worries after Villa.
- Jamie warns the billing as a single fix ignored that Lotta must also track a dominant striker like Bethany England/Shaw.