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Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

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May 30, 2024 • 3min

Handbrake Live returns!

Handbrake Off returns to Leicester Square Theatre after a remarkable year for Mikel Arteta’s team. Life-long Gooners Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and former Arsenal number 29 (1995/96 and 1996/97 seasons) Adrian Clarke will look back on a remarkable year for the Arsenal.They’ll assess the start of the new campaign and how the new summer signings are settling in, and dare to dream about making an even bigger impact in the Champions League in the 9 months ahead. Plus, there’ll be stories from the glory, glory days about Dennis, Wrighty, TA and all your favourite Arsenal heroes - as well as stories far too salacious for the regular pod.Join us on Monday 23rd September, tickets available from the link below.https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/handbrake-off/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 20, 2024 • 54min

89 points & end of season awards

For one last time this season join Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, and Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal reaching 89 points in the Premier League.The panel look back at the highlights and lowlights of this wonderful campaign, choosing their player of the season, goal of the season, moment they wished could be different plus many, many more.All on this final episode of Handbrake Off (for this season!)Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 16, 2024 • 32min

The Arsenal take it to the final day

Art de Roché and Jordan Campbell join Ian Stone to look ahead to the visit of Everton, as Arsenal look to end the season with 89 points.The panel reflect on the progress this season, and look at where the team can improve again next campaign.We cross everything for a Moyes masterclass, and discuss the aftermath of Spurs' defeat to City.Plus, Art & Jordan pick their player of the season and we say goodbye to an Arsenal legend, Vivianne Miedema.Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 13, 2024 • 33min

One-nil at Old Trafford - Trossard again

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's one-nil victory at Old Trafford, taking the title race to the final day.It was our 27th victory this season, the most we've ever managed in the Premier League.William Saliba was monstrous at the back, while Leandro Trossard was on the scoresheet yet again, clutch.Plus, how do the panel feel about supporting Spurs, as Manchester City head to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday.Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 8, 2024 • 42min

Squad Audit: where do Arsenal upgrade this summer?

James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for a squad audit.The panel discuss where Arsenal should look to improve this summer, including who should be sold to raise funds.Plus, two games remain in our push for the title, how do Arsenal approach Sunday's visit to Old Trafford?Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 6, 2024 • 44min

Declan Rice, we got him half price

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Bournemouth, keeping the pressure on Manchester City.The Gunners equalled last season's tally of 26 wins and 88 goals scored, while David Raya confirmed the Golden Glove.The panel talk Bukayo Saka's mentality, and discuss where Declan Rice is best suited after another man of the match performance.Plus, questionable decisions, the super Leandro Trossard, and we hear from Art de Roché on Arsenal's dramatic victory in the WSL.Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 2, 2024 • 36min

Should Arsenal sell Gabriel Jesus?

James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss the future of Arsenal's number 9.Gabriel Jesus looks a far cry from the player who took us to a new level in the first half of last season, with only four Premier League goals this campaign.Have this team out grown him, and should Mikel Arteta look to sell? Or can he get back to the form we know he's capable of?Plus, what could Jorginho's contract offer mean for Thomas Partey, and a look ahead to Saturday's home fixture against Bournemouth... Let's hope it's less stressful than last time.Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 29, 2024 • 47min

Havertz and Saka shine in absurd north London derby

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on another ludicrous north London derby, as Arsenal beat Spurs 3-2 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Mikel Arteta's side have showed their maturity since the defeats to Villa and Bayern, and the win over Spurs emphasised their resilience.Despite not being at our best, including gifting Spurs two goals, we held on for a deserved and incredibly important win.The panel discuss stand-out performers Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka, with the former having his best week in an Arsenal shirt to date.Plus, St Totteringham's day, Ben White's antics, and Mikel Arteta's 'Untouchables'.3 cup finals down, 3 to go...Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 25, 2024 • 44min

Chelsea crushed - the perfect preparation for Spurs

Ian Stone has Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché on board to look back on a near-perfect performance by the Gunners in that incredible 5-0 defeat of Chelsea - not a bad way to prepare for the North London derby on Sunday. Do we make any changes for Spurs, or stick with the boys who did so incredibly well on Tuesday? Plus: the return of Jurrien Timber, and considerable amounts of love for the continued magnificence of Martin Ødegaard and Kai Havertz. Look out for Amy Lawrence's piece on our new favourite German.Presented by: Ian StoneWith: Adrian Clarke and Art de RochéProduced by: Ben Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 22, 2024 • 38min

Top of the table again!

Arsenal went to Wolves at the weekend and came away with the necessary win to head back to the top of the table once more and put a dreadful week behind them - and Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke are all about channeling the positivity for this episode of Handbrake Off.  It's a case of one down, five more finals to go, then, and it starts on Tuesday with Chelsea. Does Arteta rotate and rest anyone ahead of the North London derby?  Presented by: Ian StoneWith: Amy Lawrence and Adrian ClarkeProduced by: Ben Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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