Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 1-0 victory over London rivals Chelsea.Our makeshift forward Mikel Merino was the difference, as Arsenal got back on the scoresheet via a set piece for the first time since January.The panel give Jurrien Timber his flowers, talk about the petulance on display from some of Chelsea's players and discuss Martinelli's return to the starting XI.Plus, favourite Arsenal Patrick's on St Patrick's day, Myles Lewis-Skelly's first England call up, and Bukayo Saka's potential return.Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Stone is joined by James McNicholas and Art de Roché to discuss Arsenal’s incoming Sporting Director Andrea Berta, including how they feel about him joining the club and the challenges he’ll have to tackle in his new role. The Athletic’s David Ornstein drops by to give us the details behind the appointment and we also hear from Spanish football writer Dermot Corrigan on Berta’s time at Atletico Madrid.Plus Ian, Art and James reflect on the PSV second leg and a tantalising quarter final against Real Madrid to come, before looking ahead to Chelsea at home this weekend.Produced by Robby Williams and Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was yet another maddening trip to Old Trafford for Arsenal on Sunday, playing out a disappointing 1-1 draw. Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on a frustrating game but excellent performances from both David Raya and Declan Rice.The panel also touch on Arsenal’s new Sporting Director Andrea Berta, reflect on 200 games for Arteta and speak to Martin Keown ahead of Wednesday's home leg against PSV.Producers: Robby Williams & Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Tuesday night, Arsenal became the first team in Champions League history to score seven goals away from home in a knockout stage match after they destroyed PSV Eindhoven 7-1 to all but book their place in the Champions League quarter finals.Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on a historic night including the performances of our Hale End teenagers, Odegaard’s return to form and Declan Rice’s all action display.  Plus, we touch on the news around Arsenal’s recruitment for a new Sporting Director and look ahead to playing Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much are football perceptions coloured by age? To what extent is the football experience consumed and digested differently according to how new or old you are to the game?These questions came up when one of our Arsenal correspondents, Art De Roché, had what he described as an “existential” conversation with his friend in the wake of the week which virtually extinguished hopes of a Premier League title. Art is in his mid-20s. Arsenal last won the title when he was five, so there is no strong memory of such an achievement. It made him wonder to what extent this shapes his Arsenal world compared to older fans who were there to see major trophies and iconic eras from the club’s story.So, The Athletic decided to pull together a multi-generational gathering to compare notes and feelings, to establish what four generations share in their Arsenal experience, and what differs, based on when they happened to be thrust into this world.The conversation flowed between four supporters whose first game ranged from the 1950s to the 2010s. The cast is Arthur, who represents the teenagers, Art, the 20-somethings, Amy in the middle-aged bracket, and Richard, the veteran.Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Wednesday night, the gap to Liverpool increased to 13 points as Arsenal drew 0-0 to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.  Art de Roché and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to reflect on the game including the team’s struggles in front of goal, Calafiori’s eventful first half and Ødegaard’s continued lack of form. Plus, the importance of luck, and a discussion around Mikel Arteta’s changing style of football. Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on where Arsenal's defeat to West Ham leaves them.Post match Mikel Arteta said his side were 'nowhere near the level to challenge', the panel ask the question as to why.Is there a formula to beating this Arsenal side that managers such as Potter, Howe and Emery have cracked? Why are Arsenal struggling to create chances and what needs to change? What's happened to the atmosphere at the Emirates? Do Arsenal have enough players who will take initiative in front of goal? What was the thinking behind not signing a forward in January? Do Arsenal now run the risk of losing players this summer?All of that and more ahead of Wednesday's visit to Nottingham Forest.Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Arsenal were fined £65,000 over the players’ reaction to Myles Lewis-Skelly's (wrongly awarded) red card at Wolves. Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to reflect on this news, and discuss the squad’s adaptability in the face of numerous challenges this season. Plus, we talk Takehiro Tomiyasu’s knee surgery, a club record level of revenue, and look ahead to Saturday’s game against West Ham. Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 2-0 victory against Leicester City at the King Power.Mikel Merino was deployed as an emergency striker off the bench, scoring both goals. The panel discuss whether he is the short term solution to Arsenal's forward line injury crisis?Plus, Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly on fire yet again and a Sunday to remember in the WSL as Arsenal thump Spurs 5-0.Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal have returned from their warm weather training camp in Dubai with the news that Kai Havertz will miss the remainder of the season with a hamstring tear. Art de Roché and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to talk potential solutions and reflect on what the news means for Arsenal’s trophy hopes.  Plus they look ahead to Saturday’s game against Leicester City, and answer more of your questions in the second part of this week’s mailbag. Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.