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Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

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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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Apr 18, 2024 • 41min

How do Arsenal get to the next level?

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich.Mikel Arteta has lead incredible progress at the club, the panel discuss how success should be considered, and what Arsenal need in order to move to the next stage.Plus, with six games remaining in the Premier League, can the Gunners bounce back at Molineux to stay in the hunt for the title?Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 15, 2024 • 40min

Villa dent title hopes, how Arsenal respond is key

James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's disappointing home defeat to Unai Emery's Aston Villa.The Gunners failed to capitalise on Crystal Palace's victory at Anfield, meaning it's Manchester who lead the way with a 2 point gap at the top.The panel discuss whether Mikel Arteta's side have outgrown Zinchenko, and if moving Havertz into midfield was a mistake.With Bayern Munich up next in the Champions League, and the tie in the balance, this could be a season defining week - how will Arsenal respond?Plus, a thrashing in the WSL as Arsenal beat Bristol City 5-0, and Bundesliga champion, Granit Xhaka.Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 10, 2024 • 43min

Honours even, all to play for in Munich

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich.The panel break down the penalty shouts at both ends, as well as the mistakes and missed chances that cost Mikel Arteta's side.It was the Gunners first Champions League Quarter Final in 14 years, did the performance show the lack of experience they have in Europe? Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus made the difference off the bench, should they come into the starting XI at the Allianz?Plus, death, taxes and a Harry Kane penalty, and a look ahead to Villa's visit on Sunday.Produced by Jay Beale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 8, 2024 • 52min

Arsenal stay top after superb South Coast display

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 3-0 victory at the Amex. The Gunners stayed top of the Premier League after Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford. The panel look ahead to the remaining fixtures, and discuss the maturity of Mikel Arteta's side compared to this time last season. Plus, a look ahead to Bayern Munich's visit to the Emirates. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 4, 2024 • 45min

Required rotation sees Smith Rowe shine

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 2-0 win over Luton, keeping the pressure on Liverpool and City.Mikel Arteta made five changes to the side that started at the Etihad, the panel discuss whether this was the last chance to rotate. Emile Smith Rowe was one of the players to come in, and was involved in both goals. How big of a role could he have during the run in?Plus, bullies at the back, and a look ahead to Brighton on Saturday.Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 1, 2024 • 45min

Ever-growing maturity and experience nullifies City

Football journalist Amy Lawrence and former footballer Adrian Clarke discuss Arsenal's impressive performance against Manchester City, breaking their 57-game goal streak. They explore Mikel Arteta's tactics, analyze the team's defensive resilience, and reflect on Arsenal's chances for the remainder of the season. Plus, they touch on Arsenal's win over Chelsea in the Conti Cup Final.
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Mar 27, 2024 • 36min

A season defining Sunday, how do Arsenal hurt City?

Football experts James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke analyze Arsenal's upcoming match against Manchester City, discussing tactics, improvements since last season, and potential areas to exploit. They also preview the women's Conti Cup Final against Chelsea with optimism for both teams.
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Mar 20, 2024 • 36min

Ben(jamin) White, Bayern and Bukayo Saka's sauce

Ian Stone has Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché for company as we discuss Ben - or is it Benjamin? - White's new contract and why his decision to not play for England should be greeted as a positive for the game as a whole. Plus, some extremely early thoughts on the Champions League semi-final with Bayern Munich, and, er, Bukayo Saka's new Nando's sauce. Yup - it's definitely the international break...Produced by Jay Beale and Ben Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 13, 2024 • 40min

Raya heroics and Ødegaard magic see Arsenal into last eight

James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal reaching the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in 14 years.Porto did not make it easy, taking the game to extra time and a penalty shoot-out.Arsenal dispatched their penalties with such confidence, while David Raya took care of the rest saving twice from the spot to send Mikel Arteta's side through.The panel discuss what this win will do for momentum and belief within this young Arsenal team.Plus, captain fantastic - Martin Ødegaard, and one of us - William Saliba.Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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