For this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim chats to Conner Roberts from the All for United Women FC YouTube channel. Tim chats to Conner about United’s season so far, speculation around the future of manager Marc Skinner and why United have not repeated the heights of last season. Then Tim and Conner look ahead to Saturday’s crunch game and how the teams might line up and strengths and weaknesses each team might look to exploit.You can follow Conner on Twitter @connerroberts_ and find the All for United WFC YouTube channel here You can follow Tim on Twitter @StillmanatorGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look back at hugely impressive 6-0 win over West Ham on Sunday. This was a game where Arsenal were good far more than the opposition were bad, and we chat about how we broke down and then dismantled the Hammers. There's discussion of set-piece goals, Bukayo Saka from the spot, Leandro Trossard's impressive stats, and of course the contribution of Declan Rice with two assists and a brilliant goal against his former club. We also chat about Ethan Nwaneri, goal difference and ruthlessness before answering listener questions about Rice in the pantheon of the Premier League's most expensive signings, Gabriel Jesus, how the winter break has helped us improve, OLEing, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I'm joined by Dr Andrew Mitchell, Associate Dean in Education & Sport at the University of Bedfordshire, to answer listener questions about injuries and player fitness in football. We discuss how club's manage injured players, the question of injury proneness, the thorny and recurring issues of hamstrings, how physical development at a young age could benefit players in the future, specific players like Jurrien Timber and Thomas Partey, the importance of mental health support to help physical injury and lots more.Follow Dr Andrew Mitchell @ACS_Mitchell : Follow Andrew Mitchell, Arsenal season ticket holder @negativoarsenalGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I'm joined by Ken Early of Second Captains for a mid-season (more or less) look at what's going on in the Premier League? Is it important for someone other than Man City to win the title? We chat about some surprises, Jurgen Klopp and his departure announcement, Ken's assessment of Arsenal at this point, as well as discussing punditry that more and more comes with a specific club favour, the IFAB proposal regarding sin-bins and blue cards, and lots more.Follow Ken @kenearlysGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast Tim talks to Gunners ‘keeper Manuela Zinsberger at London Colney. Manu recently signed a new contract with the club. Tim chats with Manu about her Arsenal journey to this point, how she has retained her number 1 spot amidst competition from a collection of other goalkeepers, the psychology of being a ‘keeper, how she irons out her weaknesses and the balance between competing with and supporting the other goalkeepers in the squad and embracing motherhood with her and her wife expecting a baby in 2024.You can follow Tim on Twitter @StillmanatorGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim welcomes Sky Sports reporter Miriam Walker Khan and host of the Kickback: Brown Girl Football Diaries Podcast Nirali Sisodia. Miriam and Nirali talk about their experiences with sport as South Asian women, as fans, participators and in the media. Miriam and Nirali talk about some of the assumptions and prejudices that South Asian girls face in sport, a lack of representation and rolemodels, the barriers brown girls can face and consider how equipped women’s sport is for these conversations.You can follow Brown Girl Sport on Twitter @browngirlsport_ and you can find the Kickback: Brown Girl Football Diaries on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheKiickbackGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look back at the 3-1 win over Liverpool on Sunday. We start by addressing the complaints of the Celebration Police after Arsenal won a big game, and some of the usual characters involved in that nonsense. Then attention turns to the actual football, and we talk about the starting line-up, Jorginho's best game for the club, the goals and big incidents, including calamitous defending at both ends – before discussing how this win opens up the title race again, and Arsenal's place in it. Are we now set-up to be more of a second half of the season team? Then there are questions about time wasting, Leandro Trossard, some more on Jorginho and his future, Gabriel Jesus being absent again, Kai Havertz, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look back at the 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night. We start with a discussion about the difficulties of facing a low block approach, and we wonder whether fan anxiety about our ability to break down packed defences is one that will be shared by the team and the manager – especially on an evening when we did find enough to win the game, in no small part thanks to Gabriel Jesus. We chat about how we found joy, especially in the second half; conceding a late goal to add some nerves to the ending; and the heated discussion between Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko after the final whistle. Then we have listener questions about football terminology, players shifting positions in-game, why it is we concede so often to the opposition's first chance, Albert Sambi Lokonga, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the hosts celebrate the 10th anniversary of Arsecast Extra with football chat, clips of classic moments, and reflections on a decade behind the mic. They discuss Klopp's departure from Liverpool, recreate Hector Bellerin's foul throw, and express frustration towards Chelsea manager Graham Potter. They also talk about transfer rumors, a celebrity apology, the return of Magpie Facts jingle, and nostalgia around football shirts. The hosts conclude with gratitude, announcements, and musical farewells.

In this episode I'm joined by Lewis Ambrose to discuss Thomas Partey's return to training, Richard Garlick's upcoming new role, Arsenal and the Deloitte Money League, before we dive into the club's spending under Mikel Arteta in the context of the ongoing demand for a big-name, big money striker. We've spent a lot in most positions, but up front – not really, and we delve into that in some detail. We also answer some listener questions about the January window, Charlie Patino, ex-players as coaches, and lots more.Follow Lewis @LGAmbroseGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.