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On this week's show, I'm joined by Philippe Auclair to chat about the Project Big Picture stuff that went down this week. Even though it was voted down, what nefarious intentions lay behind this story coming out? What is the end-game? What could the ramifications be for the Premier League and beyond? We also chat about the pay-per-view stuff, the arrival and potential impact of Thomas Partey, William Saliba, Arsene Wenger's book and more.You can find the link to Philippe's new album here: https://www.tapeterecords.de/artists/louis-philippe-the-night-mail/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this Interlull episode of the Arsecast Extra, James has to deal with bits of himself literally falling out of his own body, before we discuss the big story of the weekend – the Project Give All The Money To The Big Clubs. Are there potential benefits to the game, or is this a piece of rank, cynical opportunism? We also chat about the decision to charge £14.95 for pay-per-view games on Sky Sports and BT Sports, the absence of William Saliba from our Europa League squad, Arsene Wenger's upcoming book, Edu's interview with the official site and lots more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's show, I'm joined by former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner. With him, author Rune Skyum-Neilsen to chat about his book 'Both Sides' which is out now in England. We discuss his time at Arsenal, the ups and downs of his career, Arsene Wenger, injuries at bad times, how he views the club now, his plans for the future and loads more. You can also win a copy of the book.First up though, there's discussion of the Mesut Ozil situation as the club's highest earner is left out of Europa League squad, for all that implies. With me for that is Chris Wheatley of Football.London and we chat about the deterioration in the relationship between club and player, and wonder if there's a healthier way to bring it all to an end than 9 months of Ozil training but never playing.Follow Chris @chriswheatley_Get signed copies of Both Sides from WH Smith here.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this bonus podcast, I'm joined by James and Andrew Allen to discuss the somewhat surprise transfer deadline signing of Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid. We chat about how the deal went down, the money involved, how late it came, but most importantly what the player will bring to this Arsenal team. We then discuss the window as a whole, grade the incoming and outgoing business, the departures of Lucas Torreira and Matteo Guendouzi, the issue of too many non-homegrown players, William Saliba and more.Follow Andrew @aallensport – Follow James @gunnerblog  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of the Arsecast Extra we discuss the 2-1 win over Sheffield United on Sunday, in which two excellent second half goals helped us to three points against a difficult side. We touch on the introduction of Nicolas Pepe and the change in shape as a key factor in the win, a first Emirates goal for Bukayo Saka, the positives we should take from this game despite clear room for improvement, and where it leaves us in the table after the first four games. Then, as it's transfer deadline day, we deal with a lot of listener questions about our business during this window. Has Mikel Arteta been backed properly? Should the owners do more to invest in the team? Has Edu convinced in his new role? How much has past spending hindered us this summer? And if there are no arrivals, could Saka be the addition to midfield that we need? All that, and lots more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this extra Arsecast Extra we discuss the penalty shoot-out win over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup. We discuss the man of the match performance of Bernd Leno and ask if it's time now to stop the constant comparisons with Emi Martinez. We also chat about the positives of three wins out of four against Liverpool in recent months, Nicolas Pepe on the left, the penalty shoot-out itself and the wonderful, ice-cold way in which Ainsley Maitland-Niles takes his. We then answer listener questions about William Saliba and a potential loan departure, whether we have other midfield targets beyond Houssem Aouar and Thomas Partey, our transfer business in general, the prospect of lots of loan moves both in and out, and more.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's show we discuss last night's 3-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. How much can we be frustrated in losing to a team as good as they are? We chat about some big moments, including the red card that wasn't, Lacazette's miss, Mikel Arteta's team selection, how far we can go with this squad of players without further investment, and Aubameyang as the central striker to get on the end of chances like Laca's. There are listener questions about shots conceded and shots taken, whether we might get any surprise departures before the close of the window and if they might sting, the 'Nicolas Pepe conversation', what Granit Xhaka's substitution might tell us about his future, reliving transfer values and loads more besides.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's very busy show I'm joined first by James Benge to talk about the midweek Carabao Cup win over Leicester, the impact of the young Academy players, Nicolas Pepe, and a certain someone who didn't play. Then, to get some background on new signing Alex Runarsson, I chat to author Matt McGinn who literally wrote the book on Icelandic football and who can give us some insight into the new signing. Finally, ahead of Monday's clash with Liverpool, some perspective from that side of the fence with Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap. You can also win a t-shirt from FourFourTee.com.Get 10% off an Arsenal order from FourFourTee.com by using the code ARSEBLOG at checkout.Follow James @jamesbenge - Follow Matt @McGinn93 - Follow Neil @knox_harrington  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's show discuss the 2-1 win over West Ham in which the result was much better than the performance. We talk about Mikel Arteta pulling no punches about that after the game, why Kieran Tierney being so good has caused a bit of a problem, the contribution of Bukayo Saka, the need for midfield reinforcement even if Xhaka and Ceballos played their parts in the win, as well as some of the Premier League controversy over the weekend regarding handball and penalties. We then answer listener questions about the Carabao Cup team for Wednesday, whether Lucas Torreira going to Atletico Madrid should open the door for Thomas Partey's arrival, Gabriel's role in defence, Bernd Leno and Emi Martinez comparisons, Alexandre Lacazette's contract/future, and lots more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's show I'm joined briefly by Matt Spiro to get his impressions of Runar Alex Runarsson, the Icelandic keeper playing with Dijon who is heavily tipped to join Arsenal in the wake of Emi Martinez's departure to Aston Villa. I also ask him for the latest on our pursuit of Houssem Aouar and Matteo Guendouzi's links with PSG. Then I'm joined by the Man from East Lower to chat about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's contract extension and it's various implications, Martinez, Mikel Arteta as manager and lots more. There's some Holy God FM at the end too.Follow Matt @mattspiro - Follow Jim @eastlower  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's show we look back on the season opener, the 3-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage. We chat about Mikel Arteta's team selection, impressive debuts for Gabriel and Willian, strong performances from Mohamed Elneny and Hector Bellerin, as well as an early reminder from Bernd Leno as to his quality. Plus, patterns of play as we score a very familiar looking goal, the absence of William Saliba, before we answer listener questions about Emi Martinez's departure and the potential arrival of an Icelandic replacement, where Bukayo Saka fits into the team, our homegrown quota issue, Alexandre Lacazette, the job title story which has seen Arteta named manager, potential formation changes and lots more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the traditional pre-season conversation with Ken Early of Second Captains. We chat about the impact of Covid-19 on football and life, how Chelsea have spent big while others are still waiting to see how the market transpires, the pressure on Frank Lampard, signs of the financial bubble around the Premier League beginning to burst with the loss of the Chinese TV rights income, City without Messi, Arsenal chat, and lots more as we ramble our way through an hour or so.Follow Ken @kenearlys - and visit secondcaptains.com for more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Amy Lawrence, Charles Watts, Lewis Ambrose, Tim Stillman and James to preview the new season. I ask them all about the state of the squad, transfer business that still needs to be done, key players for the new campaign, who might surprise us, what is realistically a good season for us and lots more.There's also a last call for the Patreon Fantasy Football league, the winners of our mug competition, and some of the usual waffle.Follow @amylawrence71 – @gunnerblog – @LGAmbrose – @charles_watts – @StillbertoGet 10% off an Arsenal order from Playbook Products by using the code ARSECAST at checkout.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's show we chat about the players who are away on international duty, including Granit Xhaka's performance against Germany, before we touch on some of the aspects of our secret weekend game against Aston Villa, even though nobody saw any of it. Dani Ceballos has returned but midfield recruitment remains a major concern, so we discuss the Thomas Partey situation, as well as Houssem Aouar, Matteo Guendouzi featuring for France U21s, and we ponder what the future might hold for Mesut Ozil after his inclusion in the friendly. There are listener questions about our starting XI for Fulham, some over/unders in various categories, the delay in Aubameyang's contract, what we can expect from Nicolas Pepe this season, and loads more – including the shocking Take That truth they don't want you to know, and your chance to win a mug from PlayBook Products.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm joined this week by the Guardian's Nick Ames to discuss the official arrival of Gabriel from Lille, and what we can reasonably expect from him this season. We chat about the reshaping of the defence, the need to move players on, and the big job Mikel Arteta has to do in midfield.After that, with details of how the reintroduction of fans is going to work, I talk to Tim Payton from the AST about ballots, ticket allocations, memberships, what exactly a match day is going to look like for people who are lucky enough to be able to attend, and lots more.Follow Nick @NickAmes82 - Follow Tim @timpaytonAs mentioned in the show, you can find Nick's interview with Ken Friar in this post on Arseblog News.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's show we look back on our Community Shield win over Liverpool, the latest 'big game' win for Mikel Arteta's side. We chat about the team selection, highlight some good individual performances and look at some of the positive aspects of the team's play, before we round out part one with player ratings. After that we answer listener questions about the futures of Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Emi Martinez who were so impressive at Wembley, as well as Matteo Guendouzi, the prospect of Lionel Messi playing in the Premier League, hopes for the upcoming season, and lots more besides.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Matt Spiro to talk about William Saliba, after we got our first glimpse of him in an Arsenal shirt during the week. We also chat about imminent signing Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille, hopes for Nicolas Pepe in his second season at the club, and how Covid is impacting the start of the new Ligue 1 season.Then it's midfield chat with James as we discuss Mikel Arteta's press conference comments about Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Matteo Guendouzi, Dani Ceballos and Mohamed Elneny.Follow Matt @MattSpiro - Follow James @gunnerblog  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's show we chat about the departure of Freddie Ljungberg from the coaching staff, the hiring of a specialist set-piece coach, the impending arrival of Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille, and some of the other transfer rumours doing the rounds – in particular the midfoeld players we're linked with. James tries to pick his Community Shield team, we make our guesses at how much we'll spend during the transfer window and how much we'll bring in, and there are questions about some of the new players joining the Academy, worries about the lack of outgoing transfers so far, players last longer than they used to, the top BBQers at the club and loads more – including Batman waffle.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's show I'm joined first by Andrew Allen to discuss and Arseblog News Magnum Opus – the season review which turned into an epic. We pick out some highlights from that, then turn our attention to the new kit, behind the scenes documentaries, the lack of TV coverage when football does return next month, some brief Champions League final chat, and the Premier League fixtures which were released yesterday.Then youth expert Jeorge Bird chats about the changing structures at that level, a different way of recruiting players, the work Per Mertesacker is doing with the Academy, some players to watch out for next season, and more.Follow Jeorge @jeorgebird - Follow Andrew @AAllenSport  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the latest episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Pippa chat with host of the Box to Box WSL podcast Alex Ibaceta about the Gunners' Champions League tie against PSG on Saturday night, including players to watch, predictions and the panel ask who can stop Lyon from winning their 5th consecutive Champions League title.Then Tim chats to French women's football journalist Tara Britton from L'Equipiere to get the PSG perspective. There is discussion about whether they can break Lyon's domestic stranglehold, assessment of their summer business and key players and likely tactics for the Arsenal game.You can follow Alex on twitter @AlexIbaceta23 and you can follow Tara @TaraBritton8  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.