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In this episode I'm joined by Tom Canton from The Gooner Talk to discuss Arsenal's defeat to Villarreal on Wednesday evening. We talk about finding the balance between the fact 'It's only pre-season' and some worrying aspects of the Gunners' performance – including defensive instability, and how we need to change aspects of the way we play with Viktor Gyokeres up front. There's also discussion of midfield, the need for more creativity, some positives with the return of Gabriel and Jurrien Timber, and Max Dowman continuing to impress. Should he be in the squad for Old Trafford? All that, some Noni Madueke, and lots more.Follow Tom on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/tomcanton.bsky.social – and visit The Gooner Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoonerTalkTVGet 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 James reflects on the tour having arrived back in England, and we then talk about Viktor Gyokeres and how his signing will impact Arsenal's style of play for the season ahead. There's also discussion of Noni Madueke as a possible option for the left-hand side, as well as how Max Dowman is banging on the door for competitive first team minutes. Then we chat about selling players and how Andrea Berta has a different challenge in that regard, before we answer listener questions about tactical shifts for the new season, the pressure on the Gyokeres signing if Sesko comes to the Premier League, release clauses in contract talks, the new third kit, 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 Phil Costa to discuss Arsenal's final pre-season tour game in Hong Kong and some of the conversations around it. Is it worrying that too much felt familiar, or are there mitigating circumstances? We chat about the game itself, the goal we conceded, and our lack of output, before the conversation moves to the left-hand side and what we need to do there. Is it all about making a big signing? Can we get more out of the players we have, perhaps in conjunction with new players like Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke? We also discuss Eberechi Eze as the missing piece of the puzzle, defensive departures, and lots more.Follow Phil on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/philcosta.bsky.socialGet 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.

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In this episode I'm back in Dublin while James is in Hong Kong, following the Arsenal tour to its conclusion. We chat about the game against Newcastle in Singapore, focusing a bit on Max Dowman and how we find the balance between obvious excitement at what he's done on the pitch versus his age and adding to the hype. We also chat about the unveiling of Viktor Gyokeres, how he and Kai Havertz will mesh in the upcoming season, and Riccardo Calafiori. Then there are listener questions about Gabriel Jesus, whether Arsenal have to react to what other teams do in the market and whether this window needs one more signing, signing a left-back, how the final month of the transfer window might play out 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 James and I are in a hotel room in Singapore, and we discuss the time out here, and then Arsenal's pre-season win over AC Milan. We chat about Ethan Nwaneri and his first 45 minute performance, other individuals like Martin Zubimendi who we saw in an Arsenal shirt for the first time, and the youthful XI that finished the game, with two 15 year olds on the pitch at the final whistle. We also talk about the tour itself, answer questions about Mikel Arteta's tier system, Mikel Merino, further additions to the squad, 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 Phil Costa is standing in for James, and we begin by chatting about the 30 man squad that has traveled to Singapore for the start of the pre-season tour, and a couple who aren't quite men yet due to their tender age. Then we move to Ethan Nwaneri's new contract and his role next season, the confirmed arrival of Noni Madueke, and the latest from the Viktor Gyokeres saga with reports of a crying dad and a moving sofa. In part two we answer questions about the summer's business so far and whether we've improved the first XI, Christian Norgaard, how Martin Zubimendi can help the team attack, chaos factor, the need for another attacking signing, 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 Harry Symeou from Chronicles of a Gooner to discuss all the latest transfer news, starting with the lack of transfer news – in particular no developments on the Viktor Gyokeres deal. We then discuss the way Arsenal have been building the squad this season, Harry speaks about how he feels signing Eberechi Eze would make this a great window on the incoming front, before we talk about outgoings including Reiss Nelson, an Academy signing and what's happening at U21 level, multi-club ownership, how we might change our style of play next season, and lots more.Find the Chronicles of a Gooner on YouTube (or wherever you get podcasts) - https://www.youtube.com/@arsenalpodcastGet 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 transfers are coming thick and fast, and we discuss the imminent arrival of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting, and whether the arrival of a long-awaited striker will ease some of the anxiety that has permeated the window so far. We then chat about Noni Madueke, who is set to sign from Chelsea, and examine that deal, focusing on what is 'market value' for a winger these days, and the allocation of resources for this particular signing. Then there's Cristhian Mosquera about to join from Valencia to round-out a busy few days, before we answer listener questions about Gyokeres and his place in the squad next season, what it means for other players and their own playing time, the departures we expect to see happen, Andrea Berta's influence, 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 of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim is joined by Clive Palmer from the Arsenal Vision Podcast to talk about Arsenal's £1m bid for Olivia Smith being accepted by Liverpool. They discuss Arsenal's identification of the player, what it says that the club were willing to meet Liverpool's firm asking price and the changing landscape of transfer fees in women's football, what Smith can add to the team and the importance of bringing the age profile down in the wide areas. They also discuss how her game at Liverpool can be scaled up at Arsenal and there's a little on greater use of squad players next season in the interests of making a firmer league title challenge.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog's award winning coverage of Arsenal Women 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 Andrew Allen to chat about the signing of Christian Norgaard and where he fits in the context of our summer business so far. After that, there's a big discussion about Noni Madueke and Arsenal's reported £52 bid for the Chelsea winger. There are always concerns, but is this just market rate, and at what point do expressing concerns about a transfer cross the line into something less edifying. We also round up the rumours involving the Viktor Gyokeres deal and reports around that, Leandro Trossard and Fabio Vieira leaving the club, talk about resetting and going again for the title next season, and lots more.Here's the piece from Lewis I mention in the pod: https://likeanewsletter.substack.com/p/gyok-n-roll-starFollow Andrew on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/aallensport.arseblog.comGet 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.

For this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim is joined by The Cutback's Max Radwan to discuss the signings of Chloe Kelly and Taylor Hinds, how Hinds fits into the squad and what kind of cover she could offer for the right-back position. Then there is some discussion about other positions that Arsenal need to address in the transfer market this summer. Then Tim and Max discuss Lia Walti's summer of love and what the future might hold for Michelle Agyemang.The Cutback is a platform for women's football writing, Max covers Arsenal Women for the site. There are free and paid subscriber tiers, you can find the site here – The CutbackGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog's award winning coverage of Arsenal Women by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's Arsecast Extra comes in three parts. In the first, we chat about the confirmation of Martin Zubimendi's transfer and what he'll bring to the team; the big striker news as it appears Arsenal have decided to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting; reported interest in Chelsea's Noni Madueke and how that stacks up; Leandro Trossard linked with a move to Fenerbahce; and Takehiro Tomiyasu's slightly unexpected departure.Part 2 begins at 45'05 and runs until 1:13'09. We discuss the fact that Thomas Partey has been charged by the Met Police with rape and sexual assault. We understand this might be difficult for some listeners, so you can skip if it's not something you want to listen to, but we talk about the news being public, the way Arsenal handled the situation as a whole, the responsibility of those at the top of the club to uphold values, and how we felt about a possible contract extension. This is the article mentioned in the discussion - https://substack.com/inbox/post/167542986In the third part, it's lis

In this episode I'm joined by Tim Stillman, and we begin with the sad news involving Liverpool forward Diogo Jota who, along with his brother, lost his life in a car accident in Spain. We then do our best to pivot to Arsenal discussion, chatting about interest in Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze and how he – on paper at least – isn't a typical Mikel Arteta player. We also touch on the need for depth, the striker search, reported interest in Chelsea's Noni Madueke, what the future holds for Max Dowman, Chloe Kelly's new contract, and more.Follow Tim on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/tim-stillman.bsky.socialGet 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 chat about the latest transfer developments of the summer, with Christian Norgaard and Cristhian Mosquera both linked with moves to North London, as well as the lack of anything substantial with regards the big issue of the summer – signing a striker? Are Arsenal being indecisive or just playing their cards very close to their chest, leaving us to fill in the blanks with speculation? We also have listener questions about suggested new TV coverage elements for next season, whether Ethan Nwaneri should go out on loan, Andrea Berta's negotiation techniques, Jakub Kiwior, and lots more besides. 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 Lewis Ambrose to discuss the news of Arsenal's interest in Christian Norgaard, what it might mean for the midfield when added to the imminent arrival of Martin Zubimendi, as well as the announcement of Myles Lewis-Skelly's new contract. Then, for a bit of fun, we play a little game: as hypothetical Arsenal managers, we have to pick a team specifically designed to lose a game. We lay out the criteria in the podcast itself, there are no overlaps allowed, and some really interesting selections from both us. It's not about the worst ever players, it's about picking the worst possible team. Enjoy!Follow Lewis on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/lgambrose.bsky.socialWhat is Zohran Mamdani listening to: https://www.vulture.com/article/zohran-mamdani-podcasts-music.htmlGet 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 chat about Martin Zubimendi being in London, as well as the reporting on transfers, in particular when it comes to those two strikers whose names don't need to mentioned because everyone knows who they are. Will any striker ultimately feel a bit underwhelming after all the stories? We also discuss the ongoing links to Rodrygo, as well as Jorel Hato, and ask why there's such constant clamour to move Myles Lewis-Skelly from left-back? Then we have listener questions about Jurrien Timber and his injuries, this squad's most underrated player, Santi Cazorla's amazing weekend, the need to keep a loan slot open in January, vampire strikers, 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're back from holidays to talk about all the nothing that has gone on in the last week. Arsenal are still interested in Victor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko, but with no 'concrete' developments – not even in the language of transfers. We chat about the new Premier League fixtures which were released today and which provide us with what looks like a challenging start to the new season, and news that Carlos Cuesta is set to leave. How will Mikel Arteta choose to replace him? Part 2 is almost entirely taken up by our summer transfer predictions – who comes in, who goes out, how much do we spend and how much will we bring in through sales? As ever, we're likely miles off but it's just a bit of fun!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 of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, in part 1 Tim and Jamie take some of your questions on the future of the midfield, how Arsenal tackle five competitions next season and how seriously they’ll take the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, transfers (obviously) and Tim and Jamie chat about links with Taylor Hinds and the negotiation with Chloe Kelly.In part 2, Tim talks to broadcaster Marva Kreel about the new Copa 90 documentary ‘Finding the First South Asian Lioness’, which Marva presents. They talk about the making of the documentary, Marva’s own experiences playing football when she was younger, some of the subjects they didn’t have time to go into in the documentary around South Asian representation and whether there is hope for things to change for the next generation.You can (and should) watch the documentary here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy944wVYxUwTim also spoke to Aman Dosanj, Arsenal’s first and (so far) only South Asian player in January 2024 for episode 75, which you can listen to here:

In this episode we're in pre-holiday mood, discussing solitary confinement before moving onto the Martin Zubimendi Real Madrid rumours. Is that something to worry about? After that we discuss the deal to bring in Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea to deputise for David Raya and maybe bring an end to goalkeeping drama every summer, Gabriel's new contract and what that says, and Andrea Berta's Italian style. Then we have listener questions about 3 forward signings and what that might mean for Martinelli, Mikel Arteta's tactical position in this era of coaching, the player ratings game, and lots more.This is the last podcast until next week as we're both going on holidays. We love you, but a week off isn't too much to ask! Talk to you when we get back. ❤️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.