Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast

Part Four dives into Arsenal’s metamorphosis from league winners to a Cup team. We explore how players and supporters alike were aware, at the time, of this transition and why it set the squad up for European success, even if there was a diminished focus on the league. Through the episode we emphasize choices made by Graham to optimize the team for a different type of football, with an eye towards ultimately delivering European silverware. “One-Nil to the Arsenal” recounts the 1994 European Cup Winners Cup season and victory in eight parts.Host: Kent MalmrosGuests: David Hillier, Nigel Winterburn, Amy Lawrence, Tim Stillman, Clive Palmer, Gary Lewin   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot is joined by Clive to discuss whether we’ve entered a new era of Premier League football with a new tactical dynamic, and to preview the Fulham game and weekend of league football overall. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music03:27 The new era of Premier League football06:46 Is Arsenal suited to the modern Premier League style?11:26 Balancing set pieces with flow in Arsenal’s play15:09 Managing game flow and bursts of intensity18:43 Evolving tactics and the impact of coaching trends21:36 Entertainment value versus winning football23:45 Arsenal’s possession dominance and the low-block problem26:27 Squad depth, unpredictability, and the modern Premier League28:44 Transitioning to the Fulham preview37:09 Arsenal players’ international break performances41:48 Rotation planning for Fulham, Atlético, and Palace44:13 Managing fixture congestion and League Cup priorities46:51 Integrating Ethan Nwaneri and rotation plan52:47 Fulham scouting and key threat

Part Three breaks down the squad assembled by George Graham. That Cup winning team was a combination of schoolboy players that rose to the senior team, and talents identified and brought in by Graham to fulfill his specific tactical vision. Throughout this episode, we recount how the various pieces fell into place and why they mattered to Graham’s continued obsessions with winning in Europe. “One-Nil to the Arsenal” recounts the 1994 European Cup Winners Cup season and victory in eight parts. Host: Kent MalmrosGuests: Alan Smith, Nigel Winterburn, Amy Lawrence, Tim Stillman, Clive Palmer, Gary Lewin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot is joined by Tim and Paul to discuss the latest from international break, some questions about the midfield, what we really know about this Arsenal team and our new signings. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music02:50 International break reactions and Odegaard’s Norway celebration04:07 Haaland’s form and meaning of international records12:58 Martin Odegaard injury and midfield options15:00 Rebuilding midfield balance without Odegaard18:35 Eze versus Odegaard positional fit23:30 Rice’s evolving box-to-box role and midfield structure25:50 Calafiori’s impact on shape and left-side dynamics29:15 Building around Bukayo Saka and right-side combinations31:00 Integrating Ethan Nwaneri and rotation plans35:36 Hypothesis – Do we really know this Arsenal yet?40:00 Evaluating Arsenal’s unknowns and squad evolution46:57 Tactical fluidity and overcorrection tendencies49:15 Building unpredictability and attacking variety53:09 Core principles of Arsenal’s buildu

Part Two of the series walks through the George Graham era, including his time as an Arsenal player. The study offers perspectives on how modern Arsenal began with Graham, despite multiple successful managerial tenures before him. Graham’s domestic success and obsession with Europe is also a key part of how his time at Arsenal was defined. Host: Kent MalmrosGuests: David Hillier, Alan Smith, Amy Lawrence, Tim Stillman, Clive Palmer, Gary LewinFind the unedited, full-length interviews on Patreon or Apple Subscriptions.About This Series“One-Nil to the Arsenal” provides an oral history of Arsenal’s run to the Cup Winners’ Cup championship. The show will combine narrated research with players, supporters, and other interviews to tell a complete story of the Gunners’ run to its last European title.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this bonus edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast (originally released on Patreon and Apple Subscriptions), Elliot is joined by by Jon MacKenzie of the Athletic, and Clive, to cover the following topics:How do you see the evolution of Arsenal this season tactically?Space manipulation – how have Arsenal increased space to play in?Thoughts on the extra focus on set pieces across the league.Thoughts on Liverpool’s development (or not) this season.What is Jon's process to analyze a game more effectively?Signup for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast (Get 50% off first month with code AVP50)You can now gift a Patreon membership https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast/giftInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot is joined by Tim and James Benge to answer your questions on the title race, some player evaluations, tactical observations and more. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music03:47 Arsenal top of the league and potential vulnerabilities10:45 Do Arsenal have an elite attack?16:56 Competing with City and Liverpool and the importance of building a lead23:22 Better to lead or chase in a title race26:35 The Hincapié signing and defensive depth32:57 Rotating Havertz and Gyökeres41:43 Upcoming fixtures and squad rotation strategy49:26 Noni Madueke’s role when he returns51:48 How long can Arteta go without winning a major trophy?1:05:39 Picking Arsenal’s best XI for a Champions League final1:10:13 Emirates Stadium expansion and possible move to Wembley1:16:47 How to improve or modernize the Emirates1:19:45 Players who have surprised this season1:25:11 Revisiting preseason predictions and what’s changed1:30:31 Closing reflections and upcoming episodesGet a $7

On May 4, 1994, Arsenal traveled to Copenhagen, undermanned and decidedly as underdogs to face Parma in the European Cup Winner’s Cup final. “One-Nil to the Arsenal” recounts that special season and victory in eight parts. Episode One breaks down the gravity and significance of playing in Europe at the time, including a brief history of European competition and how players and fans felt about the opportunity to compete against the best teams from other leagues. Host: Kent MalmrosGuests: Alan Smith, Nigel Winterburn, Amy Lawrence, Tim Stillman, Clive PalmerFind the unedited, full-length interviews on Patreon or Apple Subscriptions.About This Series“One-Nil to the Arsenal” provides an oral history of Arsenal’s run to the Cup Winners’ Cup championship. The show will combine narrated research with players, supporters, and other interviews to tell a complete story of the Gunners’ run to its last European title.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and

On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot is joined by Clive and Paul to discuss every aspect of Arsenal’s win over West Ham, Liverpool losing, and the state of the title race. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music05:05 Arsenal top of the league and title race dynamics09:20 Arteta’s 300th game and squad development14:00 Total football and tactical evolution15:32 Serenity versus Liverpool’s chaos23:27 Rice-Odegaard midfield experiment and Odegaard injury34:54 Zubimendi’s influence and midfield balance37:38 Fullback freedom and positional interchange42:31 Arsenal’s dominance and control44:39 Victor Gyökeres performance and contribution57:29 Saka’s penalty and attacking freedom01:09:33 Declan Rice’s standout performance01:13:59 Emirates atmosphere discussion01:20:24 Closing reflections and title hopes01:24:54 Kent Malmros on the Cup Winners Cup ProjectGet NordVPN Discount and 4 Extra Months at https://nordvpn.com/arsenalvisionSignup for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpo

On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot is joined by Paul to roundup the Champions League results, discuss Arsenal’s win over Olympiacos and preview the game against West Ham. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music04:26 Arsenal’s bench depth and returning players05:07 Liverpool’s loss in Champions League07:55 Vulnerabilities in Liverpool’s setup10:19 Manchester City’s defensive struggles12:33 Erling Haaland’s absurd scoring rate13:53 Transitioning to Arsenal vs Olympiakos14:44 Lineup rotation and Miles Lewis-Skelly’s performance16:19 Martinelli’s early header chance18:51 Missed chances and game control21:17 Martin Ødegaard’s standout performance25:34 Midfield dynamics and player roles32:15 David Raya’s crucial saves35:50 Importance of goalkeeper distribution and reliability36:34 Viktor Gyökeres’ performance and confidence43:32 Comparing Martinelli and Trossard’s displays46:32 Ben White’s rustiness and Timber’s impact50:23 Arteta on squad depth and rotation choices52:03 Zubimendi’s heavy

On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot is joined by Clive and Tim to discuss every aspect of Arsenal’s stunning victory over Newcastle and the fantastic other results from the weekend. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music05:27 Tim’s experience and emotions from the away end08:52 Rivalry and big-picture significance of the win13:19 Mentality shift and resilience after setbacks18:45 Saliba absence, Mascara start, and Eze in midfield22:53 Impact of Eze in midfield and combinations with Gyokeres and Saka31:35 VAR controversy and penalty overturn51:46 Mascara’s performance and Saliba’s halftime introduction56:30 Timber’s standout qualities and defensive impact01:02:34 Declan Rice’s commanding performance01:07:14 Arteta’s management, substitutions, and Odegaard’s influence01:19:21 Togetherness and unity within the squad01:28:03 Premier League weekend results and Liverpool’s issues01:33:50 Phase one of the season, next steps, and belief in the title race01:37:52 Wrapping up with love for th

On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot is joined by Clive and Paul to discuss Saliba’s new contract, all the interesting tidbits from the win at Port Vale, and then look ahead to Arsenal’s game against Newcastle on Sunday. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music04:12 Saliba contract renewal and significance06:27 Player commitment as indicator of club project09:37 Saliba as a pillar talent for winning13:08 Player relationships with manager and signs from inside the club14:54 Impact of Saliba on French reputation and recruitment18:10 Port Vale game as low-intensity training exercise19:51 Managing the game and lack of urgency after early goal24:21 Eze’s role, goal, and Mikel’s comments37:01 Ethan’s midfield performance and progression42:26 Merino’s performance and role fit57:58 Martinelli on the left vs potential as center forward01:03:38 Max’s intelligence and development at 1501:09:01 Previewing Newcastle away and tactical approach01:20:42 Gyokeres vs Merino at center forward debate01:22

On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot is joined by Clive and Paul to discuss a draw against City that could’ve been worse but still felt frustrating. The lineup, performances, key moments and takeaways are all discussed and more. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music05:01 Lineup choices and media narratives08:30 What was Arteta’s plan with this lineup?14:45 Calafiori as creative hub on the left20:51 Special players deciding big games23:14 Should Arteta unleash more attacking talent?26:27 Trossard’s struggles on the left wing34:47 Arteta’s reluctance with risk-taking players36:36 Breaking down City’s goal40:44 The need to score more than once against top sides44:50 Halftime changes and Eze’s role48:16 One-way traffic and lack of clear chances52:45 Early days for Gyokeres adaptation59:01 Concerns about Gyokeres’ speed and separation01:00:44 Saka’s return and second half impact01:03:40 Arteta’s “all attackers on” approach01:06:49 Goal celebration and Emirates atmosphere01:12:13 Martinel

REUPLOADED NEW AUDIO FILE TO ERADICATE GREMLINS. GREMLIN INTERN HAS BEEN SACKED.On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot is joined by Clive and Paul to discuss the lineup, early struggles, super sub impact, and more from the win over Athletic Club. Then there’s a Manchester City preview. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music02:40 Atletico lineup choices and midfield balance07:53 Ball progression challenges against Athletic22:36 Evaluating Noni Madueke’s impact27:22 Gyokeres performance and Henry’s critique30:58 Praise for Mosquera’s assured display33:31 Reflections on squad depth without key starters39:12 Substitutes as “finishers” and squad harmony52:07 Martinelli’s redemption: goal and assist56:55 Leandro Trossard’s influence off the bench01:06:40 Defensive solidity and xG control01:07:59 Previewing Manchester City clash01:25:28 Left-back selection dilemma01:26:52 Managing City’s threats on Arsenal’s left flank01:30:00 Interview with Boyce from KC GoonersGet NordVPN Discount and 4 Ext

On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot is joined by Clive to discuss all the aspects of Arsenal’s win over Forest, including squad thoughts, important moments, key individual performances, and then a look ahead to a big week. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music03:20 Discussing squad depth and Merino starting over Rice08:53 Evaluating Mosquera’s performance in Saliba’s absence15:48 Odegaard injury and Ethan’s opportunity22:09 Noni Madueke’s breakout performance26:37 Midfield dynamics with Merino, Zubimendi, and Calafiori31:33 Zubimendi’s goals and increased shooting willingness36:19 Importance of squad depth and rotation strategy39:36 Small margins and Raya’s key save45:46 Gyokeres goal and striker instincts49:35 Gyokeres overall performance and development54:43 Assessing Eze’s variety and impact on the left59:57 Tactical evolution with one-touch passing and wide play01:01:23 Impact of substitutions and game management01:02:23 Timber’s consistency and importance01:05:11 Squad depth,

On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot is joined by Clive and Scott to discuss Arsenal players’ performances on international duty, preview the Forest game, and look ahead to the fixtures between now and the next international break. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music06:19 Arsenal players on international duty08:12 Noni Madueke’s breakout potential11:49 Don’t buy backups, buy competition14:24 Champions League money changing strategy18:04 English core and media narratives19:43 Odegaard linking with Haaland and Gyokeres22:47 Gyokeres’ performances for Sweden26:03 Too soon to judge new strikers27:25 Declan Rice’s evolving skillset31:43 Previewing Nottingham Forest match48:06 Predicted lineup and injury concerns53:20 Odegaard vs Mikel Merino selection57:17 Importance of beating Forest before City and Newcastle01:00:11 Tactical expectations vs Forest01:04:53 Midfield battle with Forest01:07:31 Gyokeres vs Murillo matchup01:12:20 Importance of this run of fixtures01:16:04 How many points

On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot is joined by Clive and Paul to answer your questions on a wide range of topics listed below. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music03:30 Lessons from Marino’s Spain role vs Arsenal role06:19 Midfield permutations and fitting Marino in07:33 Marino’s role and fit in the squad10:46 Critiques of Marino’s profile in Premier League play14:49 Balancing experimentation with urgency to win18:12 Understanding Arteta’s selection logic20:08 Is Marino more squad player than starter?24:09 Odegaard’s form and possible midfield trios29:07 Eze’s England performance and conclusions34:38 Why is Gyokeres considered the main striker?46:37 Who is the odd man out on the left wing?50:10 Has coaching contributed to Martinelli’s struggles?58:34 Martinelli’s success but uncertain Arsenal future1:05:28 Managing expectations for Miles and Ethan1:14:34 Balancing joy with stress of needing to win1:17:15 Breaking news on Man City APT rules settlement1:20:37 Wrapping up and looki

On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot is joined by Phil and Paul to answer the following 10 important questions listed below along with their timing.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music06:18 Is Mikel Arteta too “conservative”?25:34 Who “won the transfer window”?31:25 Did Liverpool leave themselves thin?40:16 How strong are the teams chasing LFC and Arsenal?48:27 What are MLS and Ethan’s roles this season?58:09 Any new thoughts on Eze post-LFC cameo?1:02:11 Will Mikel mix up the midfield this season?1:07:10 What’s your current Gyokeres evaluation?1:14:50 What’s next for Martinelli?1:22:12 Who are the favorites for the CL?Get NordVPN Discount and 4 Extra Months at https://nordvpn.com/arsenalvisionSignup for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast (Get 50% off first month with code AVP50)You can now gift a Patreon membership https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast/giftInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com

On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot is joined by Clive and Paul to discuss the Deadline Day moves, and the game at Anfield including lineup thoughts, the narrative about the game and individual performances. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music02:58 Deadline Day Outgoings04:31 Assessing Transfer Fees and Squad Depth06:41 Liverpool’s Transfer Business09:15 Injury Absences and Squad Depth at Anfield14:12 Expectations for a Title Contender at Anfield23:08 Was the Lineup Too Conservative?29:53 Saliba Injury and Mascara’s Performance36:04 Martinelli’s Struggles on the Left44:21 Comparing Nwaneri and Eze’s Impact Potential47:36 Evaluating Gyokeres’ Performance54:36 Missed Opportunity to Change Game on the Hour01:14:58 First Impressions of Eberechi Eze01:23:37 Late Substitutions: Max Dowman vs Nwaneri01:27:44 Big Picture Takeaways from Liverpool Defeat01:33:09 Closing ThoughtsGet NordVPN Discount and 4 Extra Months at https://nordvpn.com/arsenalvisionSignup for our Patreon at https://www

On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot is joined by Phil and Tim to discuss the game at Anfield, the Champions League draw, transfer news, and United crashing out to Grimsby. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music04:29 Champions League draw reactions11:41 Measuring progress at the San Siro11:41 Previewing trip to Anfield18:05 Exploiting Liverpool’s defensive weaknesses20:17 Fixture timing and title race implications22:33 Coping with Havertz injury news29:32 Key lineup decisions at Anfield34:45 Managing Salah threat on Arsenal’s left side36:11 Should Eze start?43:37 Score predictions for Liverpool vs Arsenal46:22 Assessing Arsenal’s transfer window54:25 Do poor sales actually matter?01:02:46 Risks of too much squad depth01:07:00 Quickfire on possible departures01:11:14 Thoughts on Piero Hincapié01:19:45 Final reflections on squad and season aheadGet NordVPN Discount and 4 Extra Months at https://nordvpn.com/arsenalvisionSignup for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodc