Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

Joining Ian Stone to go through the latest news from Arsenal it's Art de Roche and James McNicholas.On the show they discuss Mikel Arteta and Cesc's comments from the weekend that he has improved many aspects of the training ground at London Colney. We talk about how he's done it and the aspects that have gone into making it an elite place of work.As Arsenal welcome new signing Jakub Kiwior to the fold, we find out about the Polish international and what he will be bringing to the team.And there's a big FA Cup fixture on Friday against Man City, we debate how Arteta might set up to face his old club.RUNNING ORDERPART 1 - Fun facts (01.00)PART 2 - Artetaverse (03.00)PART 3 - Kiwior and other signings (14.00)PART 4 - Man City preview (27.00)***• Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/hand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian Clarke is joined by Amy Lawrence and Michael Cox to talk all about Arsenal's magnificent win over Manchester United at the Emirates.This week it's all about two Hale End boys Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah as they scored the goals that gave Arsenal the three points. Michael tells how both players are able to succeed so well in their individual roles and take on the opposition so cleanly. We also discuss the impact that Mikel Arteta has had in such a short space of time and why it has worked for him, what his frustrations were as a player at the club, and the things he's brought in as a manager to improve the whole club. And there's a lot of love for Oleksandr Zinchenko who seemed like a "man possessed" on the pitch.The panel also go into the signing of Leandro Trossard and whether Arsenal now have a squad to push on in the league and cup competitions, and there's a chat about the state of the pitches in the women's game too.RUNNING ORDERPart 1 - Last minute winners (01.30)Part 2 - Arsenal 3-2 Manchester United (07.00)Part 3a - Arsenal's squad depth and potential new signings (39.00)Part 3b - The WSL pitches (46.00)Produced by Abi Paterson***• Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/hand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone this week for a look at Mikel Arteta, Leandro Trossard and superstitions.After James wrote about the end of the #ArtetaOut brigade, the panel discuss how the manage has evolved, the touchpoints that brought the club to where they are today, and whether he is a coach that players will want to come to the club for.Following the news that Arsenal are looking at Brighton midfielder Leandro Trossard, James and Adrian debate how he might fit into the team and what he would be bringing with him as well.And finally after we all punched the air when Casemiro got a yellow card, the team look ahead to the big one at the weekend against Manchester United.RUNNING ORDERPART 1 - What happened to #ArtetaOut? (06.30)PART 2 - Transfers (24.00)PART 3 - United preview (36.00)Produced by Abi Paterson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Ian Stone this week to discuss the derby victory over Tottenham is Amy Lawrence and Art de Roche.Spirits are high following Arsenal's slick victory at the weekend, their first at Spurs' ground since 2014 so the panel take a moment to dwell on the little things in the win that particularly pleased. They discuss the star performances of Odegaard, Ramsdale, and Saka but also reflect on what was a sour end to the match.Transfer wise though it has not been a good weekend as key target Mudryk joined Chelsea after the Blues came in and gazumped Arsenal's offer meaning the club now go back to the drawing board for what's left of the January window.And we take a moment to talk about Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the WSL tooRUNNING ORDERPART 1 - Little moments that pleased (01.00)PART 2 - Tottenham 0-2 Arsenal (06.00)PART 3a - Mudryk hopes dashed (35.00)PART 3b - Arsenal 1-1 Chelsea (44.00)PART 3c - Emirates Artwork (47.00)Produced by Abi Paterson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Stone is joined by The Athletic's James McNicholas and Art De Roche to preview the North London Derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and reflect on the newly unveiled design for The Emirates Stadium.They dicuss how this might be the best chance in a long time to win away at Tottenham, having not done so since March 2014, and look at some of the potential match ups on the pitch including Saliba and Gabriel against Kane, and Nketiah up against Romero and Dier.They also look ahead to Arsenal's other huge fixture this weekend with the women's team facing Chelsea at the Emirates in a top of the table clash on Sunday. Plus the latest on the January transfer window with Arsenal hoping to reinforce the squad in the coming weeks.Produced by Jesse Howard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal's FA Cup win over Oxford United are Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke.Whilst the result eventually looked good on paper, the match showed that Arsenal seriously lack squad depth as Arteta was forced into starting the first choice front three (Saka, Nketiah, and Martinelli) and needed Xhaka and Zinchenko to make sure the Gunners were on the winning side. So what does that mean for Arsenal's title challenge? And more importantly, where are the reinforcements, specifically one Ukrainian forward?We also discuss the impending arrival of "Tekkers Guru" to Arsenal's coaching staff and very nearly send Amy over the edge by discussing the 'i' word too much, injuries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Stone is joined by The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and Art De Roche to reflect on Arsenal's 0-0 draw with Newcastle at the emirates, and what they can learn from the game.After a tense and emotional night at The Emirates, Newcastle's impressive defense came out on top, despite 17 shots and 67% possession from Arsenal. The panel discuss how the need for attacking depth was clear in this game, and how the team appear to have gained some emotional maturity by not rising to Newcastle's time wasting and rotational fouls.They also discuss the January transfer window and whether the club should hold out for Mykhailo Mudryk, after Shaktar turned down Arsenal's second bid.Produced by Jesse Howard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Stone is joined by The Athletic's James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke to reflect on Arsenal's 4-2 New Years Eve win over Brighton at the Amex.Brighton have been something of a 'bogey side' for Arsenal in recent times having won just one of their previous 5 visits, but goals from Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Martinelli were enough to seal the 3 points.The panel also discuss the greatness of Pele following his recent passing, and all the latest in the January transfer window with Mykhailo Mudryk and João Félix heavily linked.Produced by Jesse Howard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Stone is joined by The Athletic's James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke to reflect on Arsenal's 3-1 Boxing Day win over West Ham, with former manager Arsene Wenger in attendance at the Emirates, which Amy Lawrence shares her thoughts on too.The Frenchman was back at the club for the first time since leaving in 2018, with Eddie Nketiah amongst the goalscorers as he deputised for Gabriel Jesus for the first time since the Brazilian's injury at the World Cup.The panel also discuss the latest on the Gunners' move for Shakhtar Donetsk forward Mykhailo Mudryk after an opening bid was made for the Ukrainian.Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Handbrake Off is back following the World Cup in Qatar, as Ian Stone is joined by James McNicholas and Art De Roche to get into the latest Arsenal talking points.Fresh off the back of the World Cup, the panel discuss and dissect the Arsenal players' involvement out in Qatar including the likes of William Saliba, Bukayo Saka - who was named in L'Equipe's Team of the Tournament - as well as Gabriel Jesus, who was injured while featuring for Brazil.The extent of Jesus' injury is also on the agenda, along with what impact that could have on Arsenal's January transfer plans, following David Ornstein confirming on The Athletic Football Podcast the intention to sign Shakhtar Donetsk forward Mykhailo Mudryk.Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.