Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

THIS PODCAST FIRST APPEARED ON OUR PATREON BUT WE FELT IT DESERVED A WIDER AUDIENCE. IF YOU'D LIKE TO SUPPORT ARSEBLOG, YOU CAN SIGN UP AT PATREON.COM/ARSEBLOGJoining me for a bonus podcast is Tim Payton of the Arsenal Supporter's Trust. We chat about their meeting with Daniel Ek and the impression he gave; involvement of former players in the bid and their potential roles; the issue of football club ownership and government regulation; the concept of the 'Golden Share'; fan involvement at board level and how that might be implemented; and much more.Follow Tim @timpayton Visit the Arsenal Supporter's Trust website.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss the 2-0 win over Newcastle, the importance of David Luiz after his performance and injury and why more players can't do what he does; a first Premier League for Mohamed Elneny; Gabriel Martinelli's stellar performance; Xhaka at left back again and what it says about Cedric; and the positives from players who came in and made a contribution to the win. Then we answer questions about the protests at Old Trafford today, the team we'd pick for Villarreal on Thursday, Mat Ryan, Joe Willock, next season's striking options and more.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners.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 dissect the 2-1 defeat to Villarreal in the Europa League semi-final. We chat about the deployment of Emile Smith Rowe as a 'False 9', conceding the goals we did, a disaster-class in midfield from Dani Ceballos and the manager's role in his sending off, Bukayo Saka winning a penalty and the ice-cold way Nicolas Pepe put it away to salvage something from a really poor night against Unai Emery's team. There's also a little gratitude for the former head coach, plus plenty of questions about Mikel Arteta, his use of subs, his over-complication at times, expectations of him, plus a bit about the takeover bid from Daniel Ek and lots more.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners.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 Friday night's 1-0 defeat to Everton at the Emirates. Another game Arsenal shouldn't have dropped points in, but somehow found a way to do it. We chat about the Bernd Leno error and the VAR decision which overturned the awarding of the penalty given for a 'foul' on Dani Ceballos. Then attention turns to the protests before the game, what sparked them, and the thorny issue of the club's ownership. We then take questions about which goalkeeper should play in the Europa League semi-final against Villarreal, Mikel Arteta's position if things don't go well in the next few weeks, Granit Xhaka at left-back, Thomas Partey's season so far, other billionaires interested in Arsenal and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat to Charles Watts of Goal about the crazy week we've all experienced with regard to the Super League announcement, and then collapse. We discuss Mikel Arteta's responses as he became the first person associated with the club to speak publicly, KSE showing their hand and making their end-game clear, and whether or not this might have an impact on the team when we still have so much to play for this season.Then it's Akhil Vayas from the AST to discuss the Fans' Forum meeting at which Josh Kroenke was questioned about the Super League, the owner's commitment to the club, potential further attempts to make something like this happen, and lots more.Follow Charles @charles_watts : Follow Akhil @10akhilIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is dominated by Arsenal's involvement in the proposed European Super League. We chat about how we feel about the plan itself, and the way that news was delivered with such contempt for fans. There's discussion of the ownership, the executives, what this will mean for fans, for the rest of the season, and how it impacts the games we have left. There's a lot us trying to work this stuff out during the conversation itself, before we do some football stuff surrounding the 1-1 draw with Fulham, including Nketiah's goal, Mat Ryan, Hector Bellerin and lots more as we circle back around to the super league stuff again.Here's the petition to help save the Tollington: http://chng.it/GnTqfnt4rsHere's the thread on the ESL finances distribution: https://twitter.com/james_corbett/status/1352652214272217088Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look back the impressive 4-0 win over Slavia Prague in the Europa League, focusing in particular on the impact of Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe. There's also discussion of Nicolas Pepe on the left, two more goals for Alexandre Lacazette, and how Mikel Arteta made it work without key members of his squad available. We also have listener questions about Calum Chambers and his future, back four consistency, facing Unai Emery in the semi-finals against Villarreal, Granit Xhaka, and lots more, including lots more more.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners.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 enjoy the 3-0 win over Sheffield United, accepting fully that the opposition wasn't great. We chat about Granit Xhaka at left-back and some very interesting heatmaps that generated; the selection of Gabriel Martinelli and his contribution which culminated in a goal; Alexandre Lacazette's double strike; Bukayo Saka at the 10 and Thomas Partey as a one-man midfield. We then take listener questions about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's absence, whether reports of squad unrest stand up to any scrutiny, the team for Thursday's second leg in Prague, Folarin Balogun agreeing a new contract and lots more.Here's the heatmap image.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners.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 Philippe Auclair to talk about Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Slavia Prague in the Europa League. We discuss a disappointing result, the way game was managed, substitutions, the overall performance, the reaction to going ahead, the late equaliser we conceded, and what it says about these players. We also discuss Mikel Arteta in the context of this game, and broaden the discussion out into where we're going, compromised principles, the need for a plan and identity, how the club have committed to the Arteta/Edu project, and why, if the owners don't get more hands on, the future could be a bleak one for Arsenal.Follow Philippe @philippeauclairIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Pippa are joined by new regular panellist Alex Ibaceta to discuss the news that Joe Montemurro will step down as Arsenal coach at the end of the season. The panel then take listener questions on who the new manager might be, what sort of business the club might do in the summer, Leah Williamson and Vivianne Miedema's contract situations, the strategic review of the Women's team operations, as well as questions on Beth Mead, Lia Walti and who the first choice back four should be.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.