Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss how Arsenal's versatility is causing problems for the opposition.The panel analyse how Declan Rice and Benjamin White have have been deployed differently of late, helping Mikel Arteta's side be unpredictable.Plus, a preview of Saturday's game vs Brentford where Ramsdale will return.Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's thrashing of Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.The Gunners are in some form, having scored 31 goals in their last 7 league games, conceding just 3 times.The panel talk about the charisma in the squad, analyse how Mikel Arteta deployed Declan Rice offensively, and ask whether Kai Havertz has made the centre forward position his own.Plus, Saliba's passing, our 10,000th goal, and Russo's winner in the North London derby.Produced by Jay Beale.To complete the survey please head to theathletic.com/survey24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With our Brazilian centre half having an exceptional season, Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to give Gabriel Magalhães his flowers.The panel also discuss whether Arsenal were too one dimensional last campaign, analysing how they've evolved tactically, particularly through variation.Plus, February's goal of the month... safe to say there were a few to choose from.Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 4-1 thrashing of Newcastle.After a disappointing performance in Porto, this was the perfect response. The panel analyse how Arsenal, led by Martin Ødegaard, never let the Magpies settle, pressing relentlessly from the first minute.Plus, pre match penguins, Jorginho the controller, and an atmosphere to remember.Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to nurse you back to cheeriness after that last minute Champions League kick in the teeth in Porto. Plus: a look ahead to revenge against Newcastle on Saturday; falling down the stairs; and influential 19th century French composers v middling 21st century French left backsProduced by Ben Green Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian Clarke and Jay Harris join Ian Stone to reflect on another brilliant away win, this time putting five past Burnley.Since their winter trip away, Arsenal have scored 21 goals conceding only twice.The panel discuss where this form has come from, and look ahead to Wednesday's tie vs Porto, Arsenal's first Champions League knockout game in 7 years.Plus, a record crowd saw Arsenal beat Manchester United in the WSL, can this reignite their title ambitions?Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to preview Arsenal's trip to Burnley.Gabriel Magalhães has the chance to continue his fine scoring form, as only one team has conceded more set-piece goals than the Clarets.Gabriel Jesus may be back in contention, but after 3 goals in 3 games, does Trossard deserve to stay in the side?Plus, the panel compare this season to last, and look ahead to the fixtures we can improve on during the remainder of this campaign.Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to to reflect on Arsenal's biggest away victory since 1935, beating West Ham 6-0 at the London Stadium.Declan Rice was exceptional, providing two assists before scoring a screamer from 25 yards.Bukayo Saka got his 50th and 51st Arsenal goal, the youngest player to hit a half century for the club since Frank Stapleton in 1978.Set pieces proved important once again, but is the open play fluidity we saw so much of last season returning?Plus, a lively cameo for 16 year old Ethan Nwaneri, and the importance of collective responsibility.Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to preview Arsenal's clash with West Ham.It was this fixture last season that the Gunners threw away a two goal lead, Sunday will be a test of how far they've come since then.The Hammers have got the better of Arsenal twice already this season, can Declan Rice enact revenge in his old stomping ground?Plus, Takehiro Tomiyasu returns from the Asia Cup, and Jurrien Timber is added to the Champions League squad.Produced by Jay Beale.Help John locate his long lost pen pals: http://overlandandseabook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 3-1 victory over league leaders Liverpool.With Jorginho partnering Rice in midfield, and Havertz and Odegaard pressing from the front, Mikel Arteta got his tactics spot on.The panel analyse the performance and address the 'over-celebrating' claims, after an emotional display on and off the pitch.Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.