Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

This episode was recorded as the busy business of transfer deadline day was going on and ... well ... in truth it wasn't busy from an Arsenal point of view. Denis Suarez arrived, Emile Smith Rowe went out on loan, and that was basically it. I chat with James from Gunnerblog and The Man from East Lower about the business we did, their thoughts and expectations for Suarez, and where it leaves the squad. Is it good enough to finish in the top four? Will the arrival of Suarez see a more expansive Unai Emery? And have behind the scenes issues affected what we did in January? All that and much more, plus a bit of the usual waffle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm straight off a transatlantic flight and behind the mic to discuss the 3-1 FA Cup defeat to Manchester United. We chat about the game, the goals we conceded, the impact more defensive injuries had on the performance, and how those injuries might impact the rest of the season. As we're linked with more attacking loan signings with an option to buy, we're asked if it's odd that there are apparently no defenders on our transfer list with the window closing on Thursday, we try and make some sense of the transfer policy, there's some stuff on Stan Kroenke and the LA Rams, Ivan Perisic, goalkeepers and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Because I'm away and without time to put an episode together myself, the podcast is a bit different today. With Manchester United in the FA Cup on Friday night, James chats to United fan Musa Okwonga about life after Mourinho and under Solskjaer, his admiration for Unai Emery, and Alexis Sanchez, before getting an Arsenal perspective from James Benge of Football London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a goodly morning at last as we enjoy the 2-0 win over Chelsea on Saturday. Unai Emery changed things up and it paid dividends. We saw a strong defensive performance, a midfield diamond which worked really well, and we created lots of first half chances. We analyse the game, whether it's an approach we will continue in the weeks ahead, and if it's a result we can now build on. Then we answer listener questions and discuss the implications of the injury sustained by Hector Bellerin. We have options in the squad but who should replace him? There's FA Cup team selection, Calum Chambers Arsenal future and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a week which has tested the patience of many, I'm joined by Philippe Auclair to discuss the Mesut Ozil situation and the revelation that Unai Emery has told him it would be best to leave the club. Is there a solution? We also chat about the Sven Mislintat departure rumours, the lack of investment in January, what way Emery might change things around for Chelsea, his performance overall this season to date, and lots more. There's some of the usual waffle too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not exactly the cheeriest podcast of all time, but after the 1-0 defeat to West Ham, there's not much to be happy about. We discuss our recent form, Unai Emery's tactics and decision making, the back three, the lack of a consistent footballing philosophy, and the difficulties were facing in the weeks ahead as try and keep our domestic season alive. There's plenty on the Mesut Ozil situation too, one which demands a solution as soon as possible, but which clearly is unhealthy. Is it affecting the rest of the squad too? Plus why Emery needs transfer market backing beyond loan deals, a look at Mavropanos. and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Andrew Allen and Tim Stillman, and we react to the news that we can only loan players in January. Does it mean we have no money at all? Is it part of more long-term strategic transfer thinking at last? How much is down to the bad spending and bad selling we've been complicit in for the last few years? Should we throw rocks at Stan Kroenke? Will the new football people, Raul, Sven and Unai make decisive decisions about incomings and outgoings? We chat about all that, Aaron Ramsey's role in the team now that there's clarity over future, and lots more.Follow Tim @Stillberto and Andrew @AAllenSport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show a look back on the 3-0 FA Cup win over Blackpool, the performances of our young players including double goal scorer Joe Willock, Eddie Nketiah and Ainsley-Maitland Niles. Why developing youngsters for the first team could pay dividends on the pitch and to our bank balance. Transfer gossip involving Denis Suarez from Barcelona, whether we'll buy a centre-half or wait until summer, before we get questions from listeners about Aaron Ramsey, the future for some of our veteran players, Unai Emery's involvement in any further incomings, and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I chat to Christine Seddeon, Chairperson of the Blackpool Supporter's Trust, ahead of our FA Cup game against the League One side. She explains why the ground will be relatively empty despite a glamorous third round tie, the problems the fans have with the owner, why they've been boycotting games since 2015 and how teh visiting fans can help this weekend. There's also Arsenal chat with inspirational video maker Frimpon (@Frimponline), on the agenda the festive period, how things are going for Unai Emery, Aaron Ramsey's departure, the Mesut Ozil situation and lots more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the agenda: the 5-1 defeat to Liverpool and the calamitous defending from some players who just aren't up to it. We discuss the goals we conceded, the hapless nature of our defending, how badly we defending, what a load of rubbish we were at the back, and how we can't defend to save our lives. How much is on personnel and how much is on Unai Emery? Then there's the Mesut Ozil situation AGAIN, and why moving him on in January might well be the best thing for the club if we can make it happen, and we have listener questions about what we might do when transfer window opens, where the money might come from, we talk about how bad transfer business has been over the last few seasons, and lots more. If it sounds miserable, it is, but Happy New Year to everyone all the same! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.