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Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

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Oct 4, 2023 • 42min

Lacklustre in Lens, Raya vs Rambo, and Man City preview

James McNicholas returns to the pod alongside Adrian Clarke and Ian Stone, to reflect on Arsenal’s disappointing result at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis vs Lens. It was a bad night all round as Bukayo Saka hobbled off after 34 minutes and self-inflicted errors cost the Gunners again.The panel also preview Sunday’s clash against Manchester City and discuss Raya vs Ramsdale, particularly what it means for the club in a wider sense.Plus, is a Xhaka sized hole affecting Zinchenko, and is Arteta mismanaging Saka’s playing time?Produced by Jay Beale.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 2, 2023 • 36min

A stroll on the south coast as Havertz off the mark

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to talk about Arsenal's thrashing of Bournemouth at the Vitality. It was a perfect away day that included Havertz scoring his first goal for the club.Plus, a discussion around the latest VAR controversy, opening day disappointment for Arsenal in the WSL, and looking ahead to Lens.Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 28, 2023 • 36min

One-nil to the Arsenal, made in Hale End

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone, to talk about another 1-0 away win, this time at Brentford in the Carabao Cup.It was an evening to remember for Hale End, Tomiyasu and Kiwior were superb and Ramsdale was back in between the sticks, with a point to prove.Plus, we look ahead to Bournemouth, and the return of the WSL as Arsenal face Liverpool at the Emirates on Sunday.Produced by Jay Beale.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 25, 2023 • 48min

Derby disappointment as injuries mount

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on a frustrating draw in the North London derby, as Arsenal continue to concede at home and mistakes are proving costly yet again.Plus, the panel look ahead to Wednesday's Carabao Cup fixture away to Brentford, as the Gunners' injury list grows.Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 21, 2023 • 48min

An emphatic Champions League return, vibes FC, and North London Derby preview

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, having rung out their clothes, to discuss Wednesday night's all out attack 4-0 victory over PSV.This week the spotlight falls on Gabriel Jesus, Martin Odegaard, and William Saliba for their contributions to the night's events.The panel talk about keeping the dressing room happy - especially in light of the David Raya/Aaron Ramsdale situation.And there's the small matter of a North London Derby coming up on Sunday so the team look ahead to that.Tickets to the show HEREProduced by Abi Paterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 18, 2023 • 45min

Arsenal break Goodison hoodoo ahead of Champions League return

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to look back on Arsenal's fairly boring win over Everton on Sunday evening.Whilst the goal from Leandro Trossard provided a moment of magic for Arsenal, discussions on the game are dominated by the Raya v Rambo debate, the VAR decision to rule out Gabriel Martinelli's goal, and how much time is required to take a corner.All that plus the snooker, darts, and an audio Mario Balotelli "Why always me?" moment.Remember, you're only as good as your last pod...Producer: Abi Paterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 13, 2023 • 36min

Can Arsenal end their winless run at Goodison?

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to look ahead to Arsenal's trip to Everton on Sunday.Plus, Declan Rice's presence and how he can help dominate 'moments', and what went wrong for Arsenal in the Women's Champions League.Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 7, 2023 • 30min

Bukayo Saka: Arsenal and England’s starboy

There’s no doubt that Bukayo Saka is Arsenal and England’s starboy. The individual accolades have been piling up ever since his name first cropped up on the teamsheet. Listed for the FIFA Golden Boy Award in 2021, he is the back to back England Men’s Player of the Season, twice he has been awarded Arsenal Men’s Player of the Season, he's the PFA Young Player of the Year for 2022-23, and now FIFA Balon d'Or nominee 2023. In short the 22 year old’s career is on the up and up.Over the course of this podcast The Athletic looks back on Saka’s brief story so far. Topics include first impressions of Bukayo as a boy, his values, how a player goes from the Academy to professional player, comparisons with Arsenal legend David Rocastle, the aftermath of the Euro 2020 Final, and what his future holds.You will hear from former players Ian Wright and Adrian Clarke, Saka’s former coaches Greg Lincoln, Stephen Morrow, Andries Jonker, Arsenal administrator Lynn Chaney, and The Athletic’s Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas.Get ready to fall in love a little more with the Starboy.Written and produced by Abi PatersonSound mixing and production by Jay BealeInterviews by Amy Lawrence and James McNicholasAdditional production by Mike Stavrou  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 4, 2023 • 43min

96' reasons to love Declan Rice

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on the most dramatic of wins vs Manchester United, with Declan Rice scoring in the 96th minute. Plus, back to basics in defence, options up top, and sticking behind Kai. Produced by Jay Beale.For tickets to our first ever live show, head to the following link https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/handbrake-off/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 1, 2023 • 45min

Champions League draw, United preview, and deadline day deals

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for a bumper episode covering all the topics around Arsenal this week.Including last night’s Champions League draw, cleaning up at the PFA Awards, looking ahead to Manchester United on Sunday and will there will be any last minute deals on deadline day?Plus, kidneys, swimming lessons, and cheese sacrifices, yes you read that correctly.Produced by Jay Beale.For live show tickets, head to the following link https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/handbrake-off/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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