Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

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.

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss the tone of coverage around Myles Lewis-Skelly over the past week.The panel reflect on a difference in framing when it comes to black players, referencing Ian Wright's recent comments on the lack of care and awareness around the subject.Plus we make a start answering your questions in the first part of this week's mailbag.Produced by Jay Beale.https://arseblog.com/2025/02/framing/https://www.footballvisionpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Wednesday night, Arsenal were knocked out of the Carabao Cup after losing 2-0 to Newcastle in the semi-final second leg at St James' Park. Art de Roché and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to reflect on a disappointing evening and semi-final in general. With three defeats against The Magpies already this season, Newcastle seem to have our number and Alexander Isak has displayed exactly what we're missing.Odegaard and Saliba's performances are discussed, along with Martinelli's injury that encapsulates our luck this season.Plus - reflecting on opportunities missed following a quiet January transfer window and searching for positives as Arsenal head on another warm weather retreat to Dubai.Produced by 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 5-1 rout over Manchester City.If there was anyone who didn’t know who Myles Lewis-Skelly was before this game, they certainly know now. It was a perfect afternoon for Arsenal and Hale End as Ethan Nwaneri put the icing on the cake, scoring what is becoming a trademark goal.The panel discuss the momentum and belief this performance will give the team, ahead of Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi final second leg at St James' Park.Plus - Declan Rice back to this best, a performance that sums Kai Havertz up, will Arsenal sign a forward on deadline day?Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal are through to the round of 16 in the Champions League following their 2-1 win against Girona on Wednesday Night. Art de Roché and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on the game, marveling at the incredible performance of Ethan Nwaneri on his Champions League Debut, announcing himself on the European stage. Neto's Arsenal debut and Sterling's performance are also discussed.  Plus we talk about Myles Lewis Skelly's red card appeal being upheld, the club's reported approach for Ollie Watkins and look ahead to a huge game against Manchester City this Sunday.Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on another ludicrous red card for Arsenal, as Myles Lewis-Skelly was sent off in Saturday's 1-0 victory at Molineux. Is the way PGMOL is being operated the best practice for the Premier League?The panel also talk spirit and professionalism, as unlike Arsenal’s previous three red cards this season, they found a way to win thanks to a beautiful strike from Riccardo Calafiori. Plus - our man of the match Declan Rice, the encouragement winning with 10 men will give the team, and a look ahead to Girona in the final group stage of the Champions League. Produced by Jay Beale.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.