

Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show
The Athletic
The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, James McNicholas (Gunnerblog), Art de Roche and comedian Ian Stone bring you a twice-weekly podcast dedicated to Arsenal Football Club. They'll bring you reaction to all the games, expert insight into the inner-workings of the club, including transfers and contracts, and analysis on the women's team too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 8, 2025 • 43min
Valiant Arsenal fall short in Paris
Arsenal exit the Champions League after a tough night losing 2-1 (3-1 agg) to an elite PSG side.Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to reflect on a game where Arsenal played really well in the Parc des Princes but couldn't capitalise on their chances. Hear the team speak about those Donnarumma saves, the missed chances, and how Arsenal can build on this going forward. Amy Lawrence drops in to share her thoughts too.Plus we look ahead to Arsenal’s match against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 2025 • 41min
Bournemouth punish distracted Arsenal
It was another disappointing result for Arsenal in the Premier League as they lost 2-1 to Bournemouth. Art de Roché and Jordan Campbell join Ian Stone to reflect on a strange game where both players and the fans possibly had their attention on the big Champions League game to come.Plus, we get excited for the huge second leg against PSG in the Champions League on Wednesday and how Arsenal could overturn the 1-0 deficit.All that and there's the Saliba to Real Madrid rumours and the manager head to head between Jack Wilshere vs. Aaron Ramsey are touched on.Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 2025 • 43min
Down but not out as PSG lead at half-time
It was a tough night for Arsenal on Tuesday, losing 1-0 at the Emirates in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final to an excellent PSG side. Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to reflect on the game, finding the positives in a disappointing performance that the team will look to take into the second leg in Paris. The significance of Partey’s suspension, Odegaard’s continued lack of form, and Declan Rice’s all round improvements this season are also discussed. Plus a look ahead to Arsenal’s match against Bournemouth on Saturday where Mikel Arteta’s side are looking to get back to winning ways in the Premier League. Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 2025 • 50min
The PSG Preview
Adrian Clarke and French football specialist Tom Williams join Ian Stone to preview Arsenal's Champions League semi-final against PSG. Arsenal ran out convincing winners when these teams met back in October, but the French side have evolved drastically since that night. The panel discuss how both teams have changed, where each will look to hurt each other, and predict the XI's Mikel Arteta and Luis Enrique will go for. Plus Art de Roché drops by to talk about Arsenal's sensational comeback in the Women's Champions League, winning 4-1 in Lyon to book a place in the final. Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 2025 • 39min
Eyes elsewhere as Palace punish Arsenal
Arsenal had one of their more forgettable evenings of the season as they had drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace, Arsenal’s 13th draw of the season.Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to reflect on a disappointing game and performance with both teams possibly distracted by bigger games to come. They speak about the recent errors by Saliba despite being imperious otherwise, and the positives from the match, particularly Jakub Kiwior, Leandro Trossard and the confidence of Myles Lewis-Skelly. Plus, the transfer news regarding Zubimendi and Dean Huijsen, the Gunners for Peace campaign against club’s ‘Visit Rwanda’ sponsorship, and we touch on the huge game we have coming up against PSG.Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21, 2025 • 32min
As easy as it gets at Ipswich
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's demolition of Ipswich at Portman Road. Mikel Arteta opted for a strong side, the panel discuss why rhythm and momentum is as important as rest in the lead up to Arsenal's Champions League semi final. Leandro Trossard got the nod up front scoring a brace, the Belgian dovetailed beautifully with Mikel Merino who was deployed in a midfield role. With Thomas Partey suspended for the first leg against PSG, was this perhaps an indication of Arteta’s plans in the Champions League? After his heroics in Madrid, Gabriel Martinelli was on the scoresheet again — his 50th goal for the club — while Ben White returned to the starting XI, completing the trio of Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka, who hadn't started together since November. With two goals coming from short corners, and 16 being taken across the Brentford and Ipswich games, has Nicolas Jover added some variety to Arsenal's set piece routines? The panel also reflect on Arsenal's 2-1 defeat to Lyon in the Women's Champions League, and look ahead to Crystal Palace's midweek visit in the Premier League. Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 2025 • 54min
Remontadahaha as Arsenal dismantle Madrid in Champions League
Arsenal dominated Real Madrid to deservedly win 2-1 at the Bernabeu, dumping the holders out of the Champions League and marching on to the semi-finals.Hear what it was like in Madrid from Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas, as Art de Roche and Ian Stone reflect on a monumental night for Arsenal - we even managed to get Adrian Clarke away from the snooker to send over his thoughts too.We talk about the team’s immense performances, the incredible job Mikel Arteta has done in building this team and back to back MOTM performances from Declan Rice.Plus, reflections on Bukayo Saka’s iconic Bernabeu goal, another outstanding performance from Myles Lewis-Skelly, Jakub Kiwior’s stellar defending and our make-shift No.9 Mikel Merino with two fantastic assists.Oh, and yes, we look ahead to Ipswich at the weekend.Warning: strong language and scenes of jubilation throughout this showProducer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 2025 • 33min
All eyes on the Bernabéu
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to preview Arsenal's Champions League quarter final second leg against Real Madrid, in which the Gunners lead 3-0 on aggregate. The panel touch on Saturday's 1-1 draw against Brentford - in which Mikel Arteta made five changes to his starting XI - before turning their attention to Wednesday's tie. The magnitude of the fixture, how Arteta should approach the game, and how Arsenal are becoming devastating in transition are all discussed and more. Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 9, 2025 • 47min
The Emirates’ greatest night as Real Madrid destroyed
Tuesday saw a historic night at the Emirates as Arsenal emphatically defeated European giants Real Madrid 3-0 in the Champions League. Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and Art de Roche join Ian Stone to reflect on what was possibly the greatest match of the Emirates era. We talk about the entire team’s incredible performances — but one man in particular — MOTM Declan Rice and those out of this world free-kicks. Plus, reflections on the wonderful job that Mikel Arteta has done to get us to this point, Bukayo Saka’s tireless contributions, the ever-impressive Myles Lewis-Skelly, and our make-shift No.9 Mikel Merino amongst the goals yet again.Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 7, 2025 • 42min
Can Arsenal find the chaos against Real Madrid?
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 1-1 draw at Goodison Park and look ahead to Real Madrid's visit in the Champions League. Ben White returned to the starting XI against Everton, the panel discuss his importance ahead of Tuesday's tie and ask whether Bukayo Saka is ready to start. Plus we talk Gabriel Martinelli's potential against Real Madrid's high line, the battle in midfield that see's Martin Odegaard face his old club and should Mikel Merino lead the line up front? Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


