THE ARSENAL OPINION – BY LE GROVE

Matt and Pedro talk about some of the rubbish stuff going on at Arsenal right now but try and finish things out strong with some positive vibes!

Have a great Christmas - or just a fabulous week if you're not about that life! x

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Pedro, Matt, and Johnny have a JOYFEST talking about the Palace game.

Goals GALORE, what changed?

Saliba has an off day... wtf?

Gabi Jesus is the Christmas surprise!

MLS makes case for perm spot!

The last On The Whistle before the break, enjoy! x

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Join us for a lively and festive episode as we break down Arsenal's recent performances and Gabby Jesus’ dazzling hat-trick that reignited memories of the Wenger glory days. We dive into the unpredictability of this Arsenal team, their title hopes, and the constant quest for a reliable striker.

The crew debates Marcus Rashford’s potential fit at Arsenal, Thierry Henry’s critiques of Martinelli, and whether Gabriel or Saliba has the makings of the next Arsenal captain. Plus, we unpack the "dad brain" phenomenon and how it might be impacting some of our players, all while reveling in Arsenal’s recent surge in form.

From big predictions for the upcoming Palace clash to a touch of festive banter about Christmas plans, this episode has it all. Don’t miss the hottest takes, bold calls, and a sprinkle of holiday cheer. 🎄⚽

Highlights:

• Gabby Jesus’ resurgence and Arsenal’s attacking form.
• Marcus Rashford: rehabilitation project or risk not worth taking?
• Thierry Henry’s comments on Martinelli and the team’s growth.
• Upcoming fixtures: Crystal Palace, title race twists, and predictions galore!

Tune in and join the fun as we navigate the highs, lows, and spicy debates of Arsenal’s season so far. Ciao for now!

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What happens when you put 4 of the biggest Premier League podcasters in a room together? 

In this very special episode of Football Social Daily powered by Sky Bet, hosts from Stretford Paddock, Toffee TV and Arsenal Opinion give their take on the Premier League's hottest topics. Which big club is furthest away from silverware? Who has the most passionate fanbase? What is the maddest hot-take you've heard this season? Plus, can they guess the results from our midseason Sky Bet Fan View Survey...

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Pedro and Matt Kandela tackle a really, really hard day at the office.

This was recorded right after the game. It is knee-jerk. Be prepared to bleed for this podcast.

We chat about:

Kai Havertz and his Chelsea performance

Martin Odegaard and his dad brain

Arteta and the nightmare subs

Terrible summer window costing us big!

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THERAPY IS BACK and it's Matt and Jacob talking through the very best bits.

Arsenal's Bounce Back:

A detailed analysis of Arsenal’s resounding win against Monaco, putting the Fulham draw into perspective. The hosts reflect on Martin Ødegaard's transformative impact and why the team is closer to “peak Arsenal” than critics suggest.

Myles Lewis-Skelly's Rise:

A spotlight on the young talent making waves. From a stellar Champions League debut to bold predictions about his role in the squad, the discussion explores his maturity, passing ability, and why he might be Arsenal's future at left-back.

Premier League vs. Champions League:

A thought-provoking debate on where Arsenal’s priorities should lie this season. The hosts weigh the likelihood of domestic versus European glory and why the team’s style might be perfectly suited for the Champions League.

CBS Golazo & Thierry Henry Banter:

A fun detour into the brilliance of CBS Golazo’s coverage, Thierry Henry’s viral moments, and Jamie Carragher’s playful response to a fan-made clip. A light-hearted look at the changing landscape of football punditry.

Carabao Cup Aspirations:

A passionate discussion on the importance of trophies, even the League Cup. The hosts argue for the joy and significance of winning silverware, envisioning Arsenal beating Liverpool and Spurs en route to a memorable final.

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Pedro, Johnny, and Matt discuss another rough day at the office. It was a good/bad performance decided in the margins. Here are the topics that were discussed:

• Arsenal had a rough day at the office, where does it leave us?
• Is the title over?
• What was going on with our subs?
• Should we have more options under pressure?
• Are we too dependent on setplays?

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Pedro and Jacob change up the therapy session to be a review of the United game.

They discussed:

Saliba magic

Timber WonderLand

Kiwior and Zinchenko stepping up!

David Raya magic hands

The title race shift

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It's @mattkandela & Pedro discussing the MASSIVE Arsenal win against West Ham. This was recorded on Saturday LIVE, and it was an early bird for our members.

They discussed:

🏆Gabriel: World Class?

💫Bossard back in fashion

🤝Saka and Ode - new Bergkamp and Freddie?

🚑Injury concerns

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Welcome to another MONSTER Arsenal Opinion Podcast! This week’s episode is a Thursday Therapy Session! Dive in for heated debates, hot takes, and a mix of analysis and banter as we dissect:

• Arsenal’s Right-Hand Side: Why it might just be the best in football right now.
• Liverpool’s Form: Are the Reds unstoppable, or is a crash imminent?
• Pep Guardiola’s Troubles: What’s happening at Manchester City, and is Pep cracking under pressure?
• West Ham Preview: Can the Hammers sustain their form, or will Arsenal crush them in London?

Plus, thoughts on Mo Salah’s future, Trent to Madrid rumors, and Manchester City’s January transfer strategy—or lack thereof.

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Michael Rainey is BACK for another awesome episode of The Art of Culture (72 hours Early Bird for Members).

Based on the transcript and the run of show, here's a more detailed breakdown for each topic using insights from the podcast:

1. Talent Churn (How to Approach the Inevitable)

• Warning Signs: The podcast discusses subtle cues that indicate a player or employee may be preparing to leave, such as shifts in focus, body language, and communication breakdowns.
• Dangers of Persuasion: Michael Rainey highlights the risks of convincing someone to stay when their heart isn't in it, including long-term underperformance and a negative impact on team morale.
• Managing Dips in Focus: Suggestions for maintaining standards during transitional periods, including setting clear expectations and fostering open communication to prevent disengagement.

2. Replacement Approach (Internal vs. External)

• Jason Ayto vs. Luis Campos: Analyzing the Arsenal context, the debate compares promoting from within (e.g., Jason Ayto) to hiring externally (e.g., Luis Campos), discussing pros, cons, and timing.
• Managing Disappointment: Insights into how to address the morale of internal candidates overlooked for a promotion and the risk of alienation or resentment.
• Consequences to Others: The podcast explores how hiring externally can affect perceptions within the organization, potentially leading to feelings of undervaluation among existing team members.

3. Power Vacuums (Managing Interim Periods)

• Interim Fights to Impress: The challenge of managing individuals vying for interim leadership positions, balancing healthy competition with maintaining team harmony.
• Power Struggles Over Fundamentals: Addressing conflicts that arise when interim leaders push differing philosophies, potentially causing disruption.
• Disruption to the Mission: Discussing Arsenal-specific examples of how leadership transitions can derail focus, emphasizing the importance of clear direction and temporary stability.

4. What Is a Culture Fit?

• Why It Has a Bad Name: Michael critiques the overuse of "culture fit" as an excuse to hire people who are similar, rather than diversifying thought and experience.
• Preventing Homogenous Thinking: Ideas for fostering true diversity, ensuring that differences in opinions or backgrounds strengthen rather than fragment a team.
• Diversity of Opinion vs. Diversity of Backgrounds: The podcast emphasizes the value of balancing philosophical diversity with inclusivity across cultural and religious lines.

5. New Hires (Breaking Into the Clique)

• Challenges for Newcomers: Examining how difficult it can be for new hires (or signings in Arsenal's case) to integrate into a winning culture and how to ease this process.
• Building Trust: Strategies for creating an environment where newcomers feel empowered to contribute and gradually earn trust within established teams.

6. Knowing When to Let Go

• Holding onto Bad Talent: Michael delves into the psychological barriers to letting go of underperforming employees or players and the risk of dragging the team down.
• Addressing Underperformance: Practical advice on confronting issues directly while maintaining professionalism.
• Consequences of Delay: Arsenal-focused insights into how unresolved underperformance affects the broader culture and ambitions of the organization.

7. The Best Way to Exit Talent

• Humane Exits: The podcast stresses the importance of treating exits with respect, ensuring both the individual and team feel valued through the process.
• Managing the Decision Through the Business: Ideas for communicating exits transparently to minimize disruption and protect morale, while staying aligned with organizational goals.

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Pedro, Johnny, and Matt discussed the EPIC win at home this afternoon:

Nwaneri's perfect cameo

• Partey from 30 yards
• Odegaard & Saka back to bossing games!
• The right & left finding perfect balance
• CITY LOSING TO SPURS AT TIME OF RECORDING
• Arteta at 250
• Arsenal getting their defensive groove back!

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Jacob and Pedro get into a Therapy Session (EARLY BIRD FOR MEMBERS).

Here’s what they chatted about:

• Arteta's Tactical Mind Games
• A deep dive into Mikel Arteta's shrewd tactics, including sending injured players to disrupt rival dressing rooms—genius or madness?
• Teenage Talent or Overhyped Hope?
• A nuanced debate on Ethan Nwaneri's progress and whether the Premier League is too tough on teenagers, backed by intriguing stats.
• Vinicius Jr. to Arsenal? Dream or Reality?
• Exploring the possibility of Arsenal making a blockbuster move for Real Madrid’s star winger and its implications for the club's future.
• Kieran Tierney: Comeback Kid or Forgotten Man?
• Is Kieran Tierney poised for a resurgence, or has his time at Arsenal run its course?
• The Ben White Gamble
• Examining the impact of Ben White’s injury, the risks of playing through pain, and what it means for Arsenal's defensive stability.

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Johnny and Pedro bring you the Arsenal-themed Wednesday Download.

They discuss the haaawtest topics that include:

• Rating Arda Guler for January
• Flirting with Oshimen (again)
• Forest - do or die?
• BlueSky thinking
• Dissecting Pep's new deal

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In this episode of The Arsenal Opinion, Pedro and Matt Candela dive into the week's hottest topics as the Gunners prepare for a critical December run:

1. International Break Blues – The frustrations of stop-start seasons, injury risks, and why Arsène Wenger might have had the right idea about August qualifiers.
2. Trossard Trouble – Injury woes, form debates, and how Martin Ødegaard’s return could reignite Arsenal's attack.
3. The Zinchenko Dilemma – Is it time to back experience over potential, and why the Ukrainian might hold the key to de-risking Arsenal’s December.
4. The Emirates Expansion – Bigger stadium, safe standing, and revamping Arsenal’s home to rival the best in Europe.
5. Striker Talk – Could Arsenal break the bank for a marquee signing, or is the answer already in-house with Kai Havertz?

Plus, an optimistic look ahead to the festive fixture list, a cheeky Mbappé fantasy, and a glimpse of Arsenal's influence on global stadium culture. Join us for tactical takes, wild speculation, and all the Arsenal vibes you need!

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The Arsenal Opinion boys are back with a banger.

Here's what they chatted about:

Referee Scandal and Accountability: In-depth discussion on referee David Coote's recent scandal, his conduct, and its implications on the integrity of Premier League officiating. The podcast explores whether a major overhaul of referee management, including better remuneration and stricter oversight, could help mitigate similar issues.

VAR and Referee Independence: Conversation around the relationship between on-field referees and VAR officials, debating whether they should be separated to avoid bias or if close collaboration improves decision-making. Suggestions for creating independent VAR specialists are also discussed.

Transfer Window Speculation and Strategy: Insightful look at Arsenal’s potential January transfer moves, especially the likelihood of pursuing Martin Zubimendi, a versatile midfielder, and Alexander Isak, a dynamic forward. The discussion delves into how these additions could shape Arsenal’s title hopes and match City’s roster depth.

Arsenal’s Midfield Configuration: Detailed analysis on Arsenal’s midfield roles, particularly on whether Declan Rice is best utilized as a “six” or higher up the field. The potential impact of bringing in a passing-focused midfielder like Zubimendi versus relying on Rice’s versatility is explored.

Future of Newcastle’s Ownership and Potential Sale: Discussion around rumors of Saudi Arabia potentially pulling out of Newcastle United ownership, impacting the club’s financial structure and potentially allowing Arsenal to capitalize on high-profile Newcastle players, such as Isak. This shift in ownership could reshape Newcastle’s competitive stance in the league.

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Pedro and Johnny slide into a BIG discussion about the draw at Chelsea.

• Drossard at it again
• Gabi Jesus flops from the bench
• MERINO IS GOOD
• Chasing City or LIVERPOOL?
• Defensive issues - or just bad luck?
• Huge Gabriel Martinelli performance!

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Matt and Pedro get under the skin of Chelsea with friend of the pod, Anthony Mellor.

It got me right in the mood!

We discussed:

1. The flop of Enzo
2. Maresca magic
3. The growing force of Jackson
4. Chelsea weaknesses
5. Predictions

Take a listen!

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This week on The Arsenal Opinion Jacob and Pedro try and get under the skin of the pressing issues.

• Why William Gallas is boring
• Arsenal attack issus brick by brick
• Edu Gaspar exit
• What we need in a new Sporting Director

Let me know what you think! x

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EMERGENCY PODCAST: Matt and Johnny jump on the mic to discuss the ramifications of Edu leaving his post as Sporting Director at Arsenal.

The boys discuss his legacy, what Forest has offered him, and the impact of his exit on Arsenall

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It's Johnny, Matt, and Pedro discussing the latest Arsenal game against Newcastle.

The hot topics are as follows:

• Investment regrets
• Ethan getting the wrong minutes
• Zero shots for Kai Havertz
• The title - is it over?
• Trossard the anonymous

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Coming to you 48 hours later - it's Arsenal vs Liverpool reaction right after the game. If you want this in realtime, get on our membership.

They chat about

• Arteta’s stubble and what that means
• The injury issues we’re facing and how that impacts Liverpool
• We guess starting 11s
• Predictions are made

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Jacob and Pedro get in the Arsenal mixer the morning after the Liverpool game.

• Revising Merino slander
• Midfield still lacking creativity
• Contextualising broken Arsenal's point
• Ten Haag OUT
• Complaining about refs, again

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Johnny talks to Professional wrestler and YouTuber about his journey into wrestling, comparisons between professional sports and sports entertainment, his origin as an Arsenal fan and a daunting fixture against Liverpool on the horizon.

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Pedro grabbed some time with sports PR expert and consultant, David Alexander.

They discussed

• Premium line transfer numbers
• The PR landscape in 2024
• PGMOL 'lyin' eyes' strategy
• Premier League rage machine

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The Arsenal Opinion went LIVE to talk about the shocking results away at the Vitality Stadium.

Bournemouth slapped Arsenal, and PGMOL put itself in the middle once again.

Saliba made errors

Trossard was a mess

MARTINELLI MISSED

Johnny and Matt take you through the pain of it all.

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It's Jacob, Matt, and Pedro back on the sofa for some Arsenal themed Thursday Therapy.

Here's what the chat entailed

- International Break Worries: The team discusses the anxiety of returning from international breaks, highlighting concerns about fitness issues for key Arsenal players like Saka, Ødegaard, and Martinelli.

- Focus on Bournemouth Match: Jacob shares his fear of Bournemouth as a potential banana skin after international breaks, emphasizing Arsenal's history of dropping points during similar fixtures.

- Arsenal’s Away Form: Matt confidently predicts a win, citing Arsenal's superb away form in 2024, where they remain unbeaten.

- Team Selection Concerns: The group debates fullback options, particularly the competition between Timber, Calafiori, and Ben White, following recent performances.

- Predictions and Confidence: The hosts provide contrasting predictions, with Jacob envisioning a nervy 1-0 win, while Matt predicts a comfortable 3-0 victory.

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This was a very special interview. Elliot is one of the leading business operators in the UK with a monster track record of success. He’s also a massive Gooner. This is a chat about his take on the rebirth of Arsenal and the shifting sands of the global content game.

AI pulled together this summary from the transcript.

1. Introduction: The guest, Elliot Richardson, is introduced as a multifaceted individual with a background in business, entrepreneurship, finance, sport, and technology, offering smart and measured takes on Arsenal.

2. Risk Management Expertise: Elliot discusses his background in the insurance and reinsurance industry, explaining how understanding and mitigating risk has shaped his approach to business and sports, particularly with the International Olympic Committee and Manchester United sponsorships.

3. Digital Transformation in Sports: Elliot talks about his involvement with OneFootball and Dugout, highlighting the importance of understanding fans through data. He emphasizes the need for clubs to engage better with their fan bases and solve problems related to fan interaction and loyalty.

4. Arsenal Origins and Family Legacy: Elliot shares his personal connection to Arsenal, with his family attending matches for nearly 100 years. His origin story is deeply rooted in North London, with generational loyalty to the club.

5. Arsenal's Future Dominance: Elliot expresses his belief that Arsenal is on the verge of a dominant era in English football, citing the ambition, commitment, and direction of both the players and management. He also touches on how Arsenal is becoming feared again in the football world.

6. Content Creation and Fan Engagement: Elliot highlights the innovative approach behind Dugout and OneFootball, creating a platform for clubs to share behind-the-scenes content and engage with fans more deeply. He discusses the importance of making this content easily accessible and personalized, resulting in huge fan loyalty and interaction across the globe.

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Johnny and Matt smash out a Monday Arsenal Opinion Pod and talk International sleeper agents, Nwaneri the apprentice, favourable Kai comps, and Set piece praise.

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Jacob and Pedro hit the week's hardest stories in a Saturday Therapy sesh.

They discuss:

Odegaard vs Saka

Phase 3 of the season

How to treat very young players

Saliba to Madrid

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Matt sits down with Author David Arrowsmith to talk about his new book called Narcoball: Love, death and football in Escobar's Colombia:

- South American Qualifiers

- The golden era of Colombian football

- The connection to Pablo Escobar

- What the future could hold

- His new book: Narcoball: Love, death and football in Escobars Colombia.

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Matt gets into the mixer with his friend David Marks. They discuss the following.

• Arsenal’s Missed Golden Era: Reflecting on how Arsenal’s move to the Emirates Stadium, with high hopes of dominating Europe, was derailed by Roman Abramovich's Chelsea and Manchester City’s financial power.
• The Wenger Worm Turn: The exact moment Arsène Wenger’s reign turned sour for long-time fans—when project youth failed, leaving Arsenal far behind rivals.
• Arteta's Dark Arts: How Mikel Arteta is mastering the ‘dark arts’ by strategically resting overworked players like Thomas Partey and Kai Havertz during international breaks, unlike Wenger’s more lenient approach.
• Manchester City’s War with the Premier League: A spicy dive into Manchester City's ongoing battle with the Premier League over financial scrutiny and the potential long-term impact on Pep Guardiola and the club’s future.
• Tottenham’s Hysterical Collapse: Glee over Spurs’ comical meltdown against Southampton, highlighting Ange Postecoglou’s tactical stubbornness, and predicting continued struggles for Spurs this season.

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I had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Rainey, a former active-duty service officer in the United States Army and a current strategic-level consultant in science, technology, and decision-making.

We delved into how he built a high-performance operation, using Arsenal’s transformation as the backdrop for our conversation.

Organizational culture is one of my favorite topics, so I had a lot of fun with this interview. There's something here for anyone interested in leadership—I hope you enjoy it!

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Aash, Matt, and Pedro get into the mixer on a weird old game against Southampton.

A win is a win... but:

Did we underestimate them?

Were Sterling and Jesus trying too hard?

Is Kai f*cking amazing?

What did we make of Martinelli?

How damn good was Saka?

All the big questions for your ears!

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Pedro and Janan Ganesh team up to get a handle on where Arsenal are currently.

They cover:

BIG January moves

The creativity issue

United moving to a Brexit model

The threat of Chelsea

Improving The Ems experience

Let us know what you think! x

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It’s an early Therapy Session this week.

We chat:

• Not missing Odegaard
• Timber causing Arteta headaches
• Shifting Calafiori - or not…
• The decline of Gabi J
• Monster Kai

We hope you enjoy! x

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It's Matt, Johnny, and Pedro getting deep into the action to talk about the thrashing we handed Leicester.

We discuss:

• Dreamy fullbacks
• The incredible character of the win
• Luther Van Tross belting out a tune

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It's another Therapy Session with Matt, Jacob, and Pedro.

They discuss:

The outrageous talents of MLS and Nwaneri

Returns of Tomi and Merino

DARK ARTS FC - what does it mean?

Some thoughts on Leicester City

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Matt and Pedro take a more measured look at the outputs of the manic game in Manchester.

They discuss what needs to happen for refs to be addressed, the ramifications of bad Haaland behavior, the truth of a rattled City and some of the weird behavior of 'pro City' pundits.

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The boys covered the Arsenal match LIVE after the game and it was a FIZZING pod.

They covered:

1. The dreadful officiating
2. Calafiori dreaming
3. Timber the spectacular!
4. BIG GABI MURDERING SETPIECES
5. Nico Jover masterclass
6. Mik Arteta taking Arsenal to the title!
7. Rodri's absence

It's a BIG one today.

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We replaced the Thursday Therapy with a Before the Whistle.

Here’s what we chatted about:

• Arsenal's Champions League Draw – The team reflects on Arsenal's first Champions League game in years, debating whether the draw against Atalanta was a solid result or a missed opportunity.
• Lack of Creativity in Midfield – A key discussion centers on Arsenal's need for an additional creative attacking midfielder, with concerns about the performance of current players in that role.
• David Raya's Goalkeeping Excellence – The crew highlights David Raya's form, debating whether he is now one of the best goalkeepers in the league and how his style compares to Ederson.
• Manchester City Match Preview – Previewing Arsenal’s upcoming game against Manchester City, focusing on tactics, key players (like Thomas Partey and Martin Odegaard), and how Arsenal will approach the challenge.
• Kevin De Bruyne's Impact – Speculation around Kevin De Bruyne's potential involvement in the City game, and how his presence or absence could affect Arsenal's chances.

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The is the Before The Whistle for the Atalanta game. These are usually EXCLUSIVE to our Members. But we wanted to show you what you're missing and we've given the AOPers something else for their exclusive hit this week.

Johnny and Matt cracking into injury news, selection options, and the opposition.

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This is the On The Whistle from the Spurs game. We discussed:

• Underrated Big Gabi
• Defending Martinelli
• Spurs... a bit rubbish
• Arsenal showing title-winning spirit
• Kai and Tross bossing it
• Nwaneri teenage kicks

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Thursday Therapy was BANGING this week.

We discussed:

ARTETA SIGSN BEFORE NLD

Gambling on Raheem

Nwaneri temptations

Saka for Captain!

Strategising against Spurs

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Johnny and Matt get into the mixer for a Sunday Arsenal Opinion Special!

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This is what they spoke about:

Here are five bullet points summarizing the key content from the podcast:

1. **Excitement for Upcoming Matches:** The hosts expressed anticipation for the crucial upcoming fixtures, particularly the North London Derby and the match against Manchester City. They emphasized the importance of these games for Arsenal’s season.

2. **Discussion on Player Form and Injuries:** There was a focus on the performances of key Arsenal players like Declan Rice, who admitted he was still regaining full fitness after the international break. Concerns were also raised about potential injuries to players like Calafiori, affecting their readiness for important matches.

3. **Raheem Sterling's Role at Arsenal:** The hosts discussed Raheem Sterling's integration into the Arsenal squad, highlighting his motivation after a disappointing stint at Chelsea and how he could be a significant asset, especially against Tottenham.

4. **Chelsea's Internal Struggles:** The podcast touched on the reported internal conflicts at Chelsea between Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, with speculation on how these issues might impact the club’s stability and performance.

5. **Kai Havertz's Resurgence:** There was praise for Kai Havertz’s form, both for Arsenal and Germany, with the hosts discussing how his improvement since joining Arsenal has been noted by his national team manager, Julian Nagelsmann.

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GET SOME THURSDAY THERAPY IN UR SYSTEM.

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Here's what we chatted about.

1. **Introduction and Warm-Up:** Musical intro and welcome to Thursday therapy session.

2. **Ødegaard and Arsenal's Injury Concerns:** Discussing Martin Ødegaard's injury and squad depth issues.

3. **Arsenal's One-Sided Attack:** Analysis of Arsenal’s reliance on the right-hand side and potential improvements on the left.

4. **David Raya as Player of the Season:** Matt Kandela’s claim of David Raya being Arsenal’s best player and possibly the best goalkeeper in the Premier League.

5. **Transfer Window and Squad Depth Concerns:** Debating whether Arsenal missed key transfer opportunities.

6. **Chelsea’s Scattergun Transfer Strategy:** Dissecting Chelsea’s chaotic squad-building approach.

7. **Nostalgia vs. Modern Football Talent:** Exploring the transitional period in football post-Messi and Ronaldo.

8. **Kieran Tierney’s Role at Arsenal:** Debating whether Tierney still has a place in the squad.

9. **Gabriel Martinelli’s Form and Future:** Discussing Martinelli’s recent struggles and his potential impact this season.

10. **Raheem Sterling’s Loan Move:** Analyzing Sterling’s loan move to Arsenal and its implications.

11. **Chelsea’s Squad Strength Analysis:** Breaking down Chelsea’s squad and their top-four potential.

12. **The Curious Cases of Osimhen and Toney:** Exploring the surprising transfers of Osimhen to Galatasaray and Toney to Saudi Arabia.

13. **Final Thoughts on Premier League Strikers:** Comparing strikers like Solanke and Toney, and why Premier League clubs passed on Toney.

14. **Looking Ahead to the North London Derby:** Anticipating the upcoming North London Derby and its challenges.

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It's Aash, JC, and Pedro covering the horrible Arsenal result:

Declan Rice - shameful? Rough decision?

Reffing hell! What needs to change?

10 men Arsenal - Arteta evolution?

KING KAI - everyone else just a backup!

QUIET EMIRATES - what happened?

Midfield for SP*RS

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Johnny and Pedro went LIVE on the internet to talk through a deadline day in realtime.

They discussed:

• Saying bye to Eddie
• Being TOO disciplined with players
• The Merino disaster
• What did Arteta say to Reiss?
• SIGNING RAHEEM LAST MINUTE!
• Perfectly boring Neto deal
• ALL THE MOVES ELSEWHERE

One of the great deadline days of all time! x

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Pedro and Jacob get down to the serious business of our transfer window that seems to be flapping in the wind.

Exploring Sterling - good move? Or bad egg?

Sane with the big numbers

Coman from the left - are we sure?

Raiding Brighton's bloated squad

Champions League pots announced!

Let us know what you think! x

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Pete, Aash, and Jacob go LIVE after the game.

Here are the discussion points:

Timber's debut

Partey on the rise

Bill & Gabs lock it up

Raya with fire performance

THE CURSE OF UNAI IS LIFTED!

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Pedro and Jacob steam into an action-packed Thursday Therapy - here's what they chatted about!

1. Transfer Talk: Lukman vs. Osimhen – Which Forward Should Arsenal Pursue?

2. Midfield Masterclass: Could Declan Rice Thrive as Arsenal's Deep-Lying Playmaker?

3. Eddie Nketiah's Potential Move to Nottingham Forest – A Smart Career Decision?

4. Xabi Alonso to Arsenal? Revisiting One of the Biggest 'What-Ifs' in Club History

5. The Overlap's Success: How Player Conversations are Changing Football Media

You’d best be enjoying this xxx

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Johnny and Pedro go On The Whistle for the Arsenal vs Wolves game!

We discuss:

• Partey's performance
• Saka stepping up a level
• Timber competing with Zinchenko
• Raya showing off agility

Let us know what you think! x

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The boys from The Arsenal Opinion get together to share their mystic meg views on the season ahead. Jacob Hawley, Matt Kandela, Johnny Cochrane, and Pedro put it all on the line.

They cover:

First manager to get fired

Dark horse of the season

Player most likely to cross the manager

WHO WILL WIN THE TITLE

... and much, much more.

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Matt and Pedro get into the ring and duke it out for a midweek Arsenal special.

They chat:

• Liverpool's nightmare situation
• Dark clouds over City
• New Newcastle beginnings
• Window patience and why it matters

ENJOY THIS PODCAST x

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Arsenal capped a very decent preseason against Lyon at home. We saw good performances from strugglers, we were wowed by some debuts, and the setpiece machine is back up and purring!

Enjoy this On The Whistle with Matt and Johnny. x

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Jacob and Pedro get into the mixer with a Thursday Therapy session.

I asked AI to read the transcript and this is what it says we spoke about.

Here are 4-5 headlines summarizing the podcast transcript:

1. Excitement Builds as Arsenal Show Scorching Form in Pre-Season: The hosts discuss Arsenal's impressive pre-season performance against Bayer Leverkusen, highlighting the readiness and hunger of the squad ahead of the new Premier League season.

2. Mikel Arteta's Unorthodox Motivational Tactics Stir Debate: The podcast delves into Mikel Arteta's use of professional pickpockets to teach his players a lesson, sparking discussions about his innovative and theatrical approach to management.

3. Young Guns Impress: Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly's Rapid Rise: The hosts are impressed by the physicality and maturity of Arsenal's young talents, Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly, discussing their potential roles in the upcoming season.

4. Transfer Window Anticipation: Arsenal's Strategic Patience: The podcast touches on Arsenal's slow-moving transfer window, speculating on potential late-window moves and the club's strategy in waiting for the right opportunities.

5. Jesus and Havertz: Arsenal's Striking Dilemma: A discussion on Gabriel Jesus's role and whether his form can be trusted, with comparisons to Kai Havertz and the impact both could have on Arsenal's attack this season.

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JC goes On The Whistle SOLO… can you believe it? No one to argue and push back?

Here’s what he’s pushing.

• Bukayo Saka's Monster Year: The podcast host confidently predicts Bukayo Saka will have an exceptional season, possibly scoring 20 goals, based on his sharp performance and mature presence on the field.
• Arsenal's Dominant Win Over Leverkusen: Arsenal showcased a dominant 4-1 victory against Leverkusen, indicating strong readiness for the upcoming season. Key players like Zinchenko, Ødegaard, and Havertz performed well, suggesting depth and hunger in the squad.
• Impressive Performances: Notable mentions for Zinchenko, who displayed a marked improvement, and Gabriel Jesus, who looked sharp and determined. The podcast highlights Kai Havertz's versatility and impact, suggesting he might be the preferred choice up top.
• Concerns About Fabio Vieira: The host expresses disappointment with Fabio Vieira's performance, suggesting he hasn't shown significant progress and questioning his future impact at the club.
• Promising Young Talent: Ethan Nwaneri impressed during his half-hour stint, showing more potential and impact than Vieira. The host believes Nwaneri could become a first-team option this season.

ENJOY! x

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It’s Thursday Therapy, and this early-bird podcast should get you going.

We talk:

Left backs: Bench, sell, play

Eddie and that LOW FEE

Mikel Merino gets the Fabrizio nod

Jesus & Kai - back to the OG plan?

WOULD YOU SELL MARTINELLI (spicy)

Let me know what you think of the content! x

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Arsenal took a beating against Liverpool set against a MASSIVE east coast crowd. Pedro and Matt jumped on a dropped a big podcast.

They covered:

• Partey Problem
• Jesus and Kai resume normal order
• Martinelli getting the magic back?
• Odegaard cover issue
• MLS & Ethan, the chosen kids?

Let us know what you thought!

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Arsenal make their first MEGA signing of the summer and Pedro, Aash, and Matt chat about it.

We discuss:

Mikel Arteta's big hug and his secret slides

Beating off Madrid and Bayern - are we massive?

Signing players that are already sold on Arsenal

Arsenal - can we concede less than 21 goals?

Eddie, Reiss, and ESR - will all three move?

Let us know what you think!

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Pedro and Matt jump on a later On The Whistle to discuss the United result.

They discuss:

• Nwaneri looking 800 minutes good
• Gabi Jesus and Occam’s Razor
• Rating the new kids!
• Reiss Nelson looking like £50m

Let us know what you think! x

P.S. Sorry if there was some wifi nonsense! x

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Jacob and Pedro get into a Thursday Therapy session!

They discuss:

The kids struggle

Loan to buy PAIN

Calafiori taking the place of Gabriel

The POWER of Timber

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The Arsenal team is in LA right now in preparation for the Arsenal vs United game at SoFi Stadium this coming Saturday. Gilberto is at the training camp and took time out to speak with us about the players, the excitement of the season, mental toughness, and the BIG game this weekend.

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Jacob and Pedro crack into a Thursday Therapy session and get into the mixer on the following haaaaaawt topics.

• Emile nearing exit
• Reiss price dropping - is he serious about going?
• England Manager Bingo
• Fighting Barca for Spaniards
• City exodus of BIG names

Let us know what you think! x

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Johnny and Pedro get into a debrief on this sad, sad Monday:

The science of Arsenal kits

England debrief

Emile Smith NO-GO

Nico Williams - would you?

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This podcast has been a long time in the making - Charlie Goodchild is a friend who has worked in sports his whole life and runs three physio practices in London. He’s worked with the FA and for Saracens (rugby). Try to listen to this fully understanding there is guesswork when talking about athletes he hasn’t worked with… this is for topline understanding.

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This AOP has a local flavor to it.

They discuss:

• Saka redemption
• Chances on Sunday
• Why the Brits fight
• Eddie to the south of France
• Nuno to Lazio
• Darwin in the stands - was he right?

Take a listen and tell us what you think!

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Johnny and Pedro (briefly Matt) have a big chat about all the exciting stuff happening around Arsenal.

They Discuss:

• A little hypothetical on abolishing draws, killing extra time, and bringing back MLS penalties
• Saka and Rice contributions to England and their chances of glory!
• Califiori nearing a big move to London
• Dan Bentley, everyone’s favorite #2 option this summer!

Let us know what you think! x

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Pedro has a chat with Ben Mattinson, an aspiring football analyst, about the LCB position, it's evolution, and Riccardo Calafiori.

They also discuss:

Links to a NEW Asprilla

Making the case for Onana

Looking at what United is getting with Zirkzee

It's a great listen. Got me REVVED up for the next week. Hope you enjoyed.

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Johnny Cochrane has been on podcast FIRE this week - today, he interviewed David Hillier. It’s a great listen, below is the summary for you to gorge on! x

**Podcast Summary:**

**00:00:01 - Introduction and Welcome**

- Introduction to the podcast and its special guest, former Arsenal Premier League player David Hillier.

- David expresses excitement for the new football season and reflects on his lifelong involvement in football.

**00:03:01 - Collecting Panini Stickers**

- Host shares a childhood memory of collecting Panini stickers and having multiple David Hillier stickers but not Ian Wright.

- Humorous exchange about the rarity of Ian Wright stickers and the exchange rate among friends.

**00:03:22 - Hottest of Takes: David Hillier**

- David Hillier discusses his "hottest of takes" about the current state of football.

- Criticism of referees seeking celebrity status and their impact on the game.

**00:07:05 - Arsenal's Upcoming Season**

- Optimistic outlook for Arsenal's upcoming season, comparing it to Liverpool's turnaround.

- Confidence in Arsenal's potential to be "absolute killers" next season and win the league.

**00:11:01 - Personal Reflections on Football Career**

- David reflects on his football career, training with Arsenal from a young age, and the privilege of signing with the team.

- Discussion on the difference between the old system of selecting players and the modern academy system.

**00:18:02 - Premier League vs. Division One**

- Comparison between playing in Division One and the Premier League.

- Insights into the transition period and the financial aspects of football during that time.

**00:21:01 - Footballing Regrets**

- David shares his regrets, including not staying with Arsenal under Arsene Wenger and missing the opportunity to be part of Wenger's team.

- Reflects on decisions made during his career and their impact.

**00:26:00 - Comparing Managers: George Graham, Arsene Wenger, and Mikel Arteta**

- Analysis of the managerial styles and successes of George Graham, Arsene Wenger, and Mikel Arteta.

- Discussion on how each manager fits into Arsenal's history and their unique contributions.

**00:31:00 - Mikel Arteta's Greatness**

- Debate on whether Mikel Arteta is already great or becoming great.

- Arteta's attention to detail and tactical approach, and how it compares to previous managers.

**00:37:00 - Dressing Room Dynamics and Team Harmony**

- Impact of a player becoming a problem in the dressing room and how it affects team dynamics.

- Reflection on modern players' attitudes and how it contrasts with the past.

**00:40:04 - Era Exchange: Modern vs. Past Players**

- Discussion on how modern players like Martin Ødegaard would fit into past Arsenal teams and vice versa.

- Evaluation of the physicality and playing styles across different eras.

**00:51:00 - Player Wish List and Areas of Improvement**

- Areas of concern for the current Arsenal squad and the potential impact of new signings.

- Ivan Toney as a potential signing and the benefits and risks associated with his character.

**00:56:22 - Arsenal Super Soldier: Building the Perfect Player**

- David Hillier builds his perfect Arsenal player using characteristics from past and present players.

- Choices include Thierry Henry's right foot, Mesut Özil's left foot, Alan Smith's heading ability, and Gervinho's hairstyle.

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Johnny Cochrane invites one of his friends to the podcast to chat Arsenal things. Luke Kempner - actor / impressionist / comic - chats to Johnny about:

They react to the Saliba OUT stories

Arteta and his impact at Arsenal

Super Soldier Arsenal player

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Matt and Jacob crack into a Thursday Therapy session!

• Introduction and General Discussion (00:00:00 - 00:05:11):
• The podcast starts with a greeting and introduction of the guest, Jacob Hawley.
• Discussion on the significance of July 4th in America and the general election day in the UK.
• Jacob shares his perspective on politics and his experiences living in Corbyn's territory.
• Football Talk and Tournament Insights (00:05:11 - 00:22:21):
• Discussion shifts to football, focusing on the Euros, the performance of different teams, and notable matches.
• Analysis of the Netherlands’ performance and how teams can improve during the tournament.
• Conversation about Germany vs. Spain match and England's performance and potential.
• Arsenal Transfer and Team Strategy (00:22:21 - 00:39:11):
• A deep dive into Arsenal's transfer activities, focusing on the potential acquisition of Califiori.
• Discussion about the need for more forwards and midfielders rather than defenders.
• Analysis of the squad composition, the potential impact of new players, and the need to sell certain players to manage finances.
• Player Performances and Final Thoughts (00:39:11 - 00:54:49):
• Reflection on individual player performances, particularly Bukayo Saka's fitness and the impact of overplaying.
• Discussion on William Saliba's development and his status as one of the best defenders.
• Thoughts on the overall quality of the Euros tournament, expectations from key players, and potential winners.

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Johnny is joined by @TomCantonMedia from @TheGoonerTalkTV.

They discuss:

Podcasting and Arsenal Fandom

- Tom shares his journey into podcasting, starting with his university days and eventually taking over The Gooner Talk.

- They discuss the evolving nature of Arsenal fan discussions, the importance of intelligent discourse, and how winning has positively impacted fan engagement and atmosphere.

Arteta's Influence and Team Atmosphere

- The discussion delves into how Arteta has transformed Arsenal, focusing on building a strong connection with fans and creating a winning atmosphere.

- Comparisons are made between Arteta’s methods and the influences of Arsène Wenger and Pep Guardiola, emphasizing the blend of tactical acumen and fan connection.

Transfers and Team Needs

- Tom and Johnny talk about Arsenal's transfer needs, mentioning potential targets like Marc Guéhi and Riccardo Calafiori for defensive roles.

- They highlight the importance of raising the squad’s floor and the challenges of the current transfer market, with specific player recommendations for various positions.

Sales and Financial Strategy

- Discussion on Arsenal's struggle with selling players and getting good value for them.

- Tom provides a detailed analysis of the club’s past sales, the current summer window's potential, and the need for Edu to prove his capability in the sales department to ensure financial and squad improvements.

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Pedro, Matt, and Jacob get Thursday off to a flyer with a Therapy session:

• Jacob discusses transfer addiction
• Eddie’s £50m value - is it right?
• Emile to Fulham
• Pedro is slapped for over-rating discarded Arsenal talent levels
• Espanyol keeper linked - some live scouting

Let us know what you think!

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Matt and Pedro kick out a Tuesday Debrief for your ears.

They discuss:

• Do we need Eze?
• 100m euro Swede - pushed by Mendes
• Can Saudi save PSR?
• Will it be a quiet summer for everyone?
• Are the Euros bland so far?

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! X

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Johnny is joined by @Suburbangoonerchris from the Same Old Arsenal Podcast to discuss:

Atmospheric changes, Next season's fixtures, as well as building an Arsenal Super Soldier.

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Matt Kandela hangs with the Brooklyn Invincibles (BK Supporter Group) and chats through:

BK invincible talk:

• fixtures list algebra
• off-season antics
• dark horses
• building community
• bright futures

Let us know what you think of Jason, JB, and Howard!

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Pedro talks with Financial Times writer (friends of the pod), Janan Ganesh, about all things Arsenal with a smattering of Euros.

We discuss:

• The need for NOW signings
• The case for Marcus Rashford
• Pain at the lack of Olise linkage
• The $3.1 billion valuation (NOT Saka)
• Jude Bellingham and Starboy status

Let us know what you think!

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THURSDAY THERAPY this week is about dreaming big on players that could bring something exciting to Arsenal this summer.

We discuss:

• Keeping the Eddie powder dry
• Musiala links - can Kai persuade?
• Rogue Transfer Targets - Can we persuade you about Rashford?
• Euro 2024 - hopes and dreams!

Let me know what you think!

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Arsenal has missed out on two players they have shown interest in - Matt and Pedro come to terms with the harsh reality.

We discuss:

• SESK-no
• Luiz exiting to Juve
• Plan B options we like
• How we'd spend our pennies
• Why Matt is wrong about Armani

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Johnny and Matt get into a bit of Monday action to discuss the latest goings on in the world of the MIGHTY Arsenal FC.

They discuss:

• Saka’s media targeting
• Benny Blanco miss for England
• Player of the season
• And the Tross/Martinelli debate

We hope you enjoy the podcast, plenty more to come this week! x

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Jacob, Matt, and Pedro get into another Therapy Session.

This week, they chat about:

PSR: Who is selling and who are Arsenal taking?

Nik Bendtner - Extra special mullet

Madders vs Havertz - argument over?

Let us know what you think! x

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Matt and Pedro do a late night shift to get to the juiciest stories in the media right now.

We discuss:

• Sesko moving to United or Chelsea
• Eddie seducing midtier clubs
• Homegrown pains - who do we sell?
• Saying goodbye to culture guys

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The Arsenal Opinion Podcast boys talk about the latest striker linked with Arsenal - RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko.

They also chat about Ethan Nwaneri, Chido's new deal, Auba's sad admission, and the banter of Spurs signing Timo Werner.

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Pedro and Jacob run a Therapy session podcast and get an unexpected guest halfway through... it's only legendary boxing promoter and massive Gooner... Frank Warren!

He joined us to talk about his love for Arsenal, blended with a bit of boxing insight. We discuss:

• Warming to Arteta
• Trusting the process with young players
• Bouncing back STRONG
• Building a connection with the fans

It's a really fun listen, hope you enjoy it! x

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Matt, Johnny, and Pedro discuss the final game of the season.

Pre-game good vibes

Importance of winning

Timber returns!

Kai tears and what they mean

Poch OUT

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Pedro sits down for a chat with Tony Martin, a West Ham supporter of 30 years, to discuss their chances this Sunday.

They chat:

Broken Arsenal relationship

Declan Rice superpowers

The Moyes effect

What West Ham could do this Sunday, and why it has historical precedence

Let us know what you think! x

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Final Thursday Therapy of the season. x

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Johnny, Pedro, and Matt go ON THE WHISTLE for the HUGEST of 3 points.

If you're looking for a mean analysis of a rough performance WRONG PODCAST.

We wax about Dec, Kai, and Saliba... and the magnitude of going into the last game of the season with a chance at GLORY.

Friends, it's been a joy going on this journey with you - we love you all xxx

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Jacob and Matt get stuck into a Thursday Therapty session.

They Discuss:

LOLing at Harry's Paine

ESR and Eddie moving to Ipswich

The United Curse

Fulham Flying Kites - it don't look good, bruvc

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Johnny, Matt, and Pedro go LIVE after the game to discuss the huge win against Bournemouth.

We discuss:

• Declan’s ascent to Vieira levels
• Kai Havertz looking £100m levels
• VAR working hard for Arsenal (for once)
• Tross Leo to score again!

Take a listen and let us know what you think! x

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Pedro, Matt, and Jacob talk about:

Jorginho new deal

Thomas Partey Saudi hopes

4 tasty wingers on the menu

Ange Postecoglu's season

Let us know what you think in the comments! x

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Johnny, Pedro, and Matt go LIVE to talk about the historic victory against Spurs - whilst doing a little watchalong on the Manchester City game.

We discuss:

Tactical variance in a proper two halves game

Kai-light reel

Odegaard off-key performance

Raya redemption arc

SAKA DOING A BIG MAN GAME

The History of Spurs

This was a mega one that usually goes out on Patreon exclusively - sorry to our members, we'll do a make up!

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Pedro is joined by Jacob Hawley and football finance expert Matt Scott for an hour and ten minutes of very entertaining chatter!

They discuss:

• Martin Odegaard - best in the league?
• Is xG a rubbish metric?
• Too soon for Timber?
• Analysing Spurs
• Salary caps - what do they mean?

Take a listen and let us know what you think.

Here's where you find Jacob:

https://www.instagram.com/jacobhawley/

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https://twitter.com/Matt5cott

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Wooooooah - what. was. that?!

Johnny, Pedro, and Matt go LIVE On The Whistle with a beast of a podcast.

The Discussed:

Odegaard eclipsing Cesc Fabregas

Kai CELEBRATING

Trossard eviscerating memory of Mudryk

BENNY BLANCO MOTM

There's a whole load of very excitable commentary! x

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Matt and Pedro interview Ant Mellor to get to grips with the crazy two years at Chelsea since Abramovich had to sell the club to Clearlake.

They talk about

• Poch losing his rizz
• Buying crocked players
• Losing gems to Arsenal
• Players nearly being amazing
• Having the chance to derail Arsenal.

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Johnny gets some intel from Dazzling Dave from Always Wolves Fan TV!

Check him out here:

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Another podcast of pain, but Pedro is here with a Perspective FC lens.

We discuss:

Fading Starboy

Jesus shocker

Martinelli honesty box

Rotation issues

City watch-along

Perspective on the league now

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Matt, Johnny, and Pedro go through the emotional wringer discussing the loss to Aston Villa.

They are honest about the negatives - but don't tune out until you've listened to the full episode... there is plenty of hope in there.

Hope today is good for you... big love. x

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Matt, Jacob Hawley, and Pedro get into the mixer on:

Unai Emery game math

Joey Barton's weirdo behavior

Left 8 issues

Best left-back question

Bill Saliba error - bigger issue?

Take a listen and enjoy!

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Johnny, Aash, and Pedro go to town on the very strange result

Bill and Gabs on the nightmare juice

Arsenal sputter on the big stage

KANE = PAIN

Jesus and Tross play the boss

SAKA THE MAN!

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Rafa Honigstein, the best writer on all things Premier League and Bundesliga (the go-to voice for all things Bayern Munich), sat down with me late on Sunday night to give his opinions on a wide range of topics related to German football, Arsenal, and the broader Premier League.

He's my favorite writer and analyst, so this was very exciting for me, I hope you enjoyed it, and you can hear how your questions shaped the podcast!

Let us know what you think in the comments.

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Johnny, Matt, and Pedro get into the DELICIOUS win against Brighton.

We chat:

• Big Gabs the box prowler
• Bill Saliba - best in world
• Kai dropping G/As for fun
• David Raya and THAT save
• What subs say about Bayern

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Matt and Jacob get at it the morning after a lovely victory.

They talk about Eddie's nosedive, the state of play, heroes stepping forward, and plenty of other topics to keep you ticking over!

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Matt, Johnny, and Pedro go hard at the latest On The Whistle podcast.

We discuss:

Reiss performance - good enough?

The Joy of The Smith

Kai Dive

Trusting Emery

Hope you enjoy! x

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Matt, Pedro, and Johnny go LIVE after the game to talk about the HUGE point at Manchester City

Topics discussed:

Sensational Bill and Gabs

Ørchestrator takes over from KDB?

Jesus fails to rise

Saka playing injured?

Title run in - can we do it no

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We're not messing around this week. This is your early bird podcast featuring Janan Ganesh, one of the best writers in the land of England.

We go big on:

Walker and Stones confirmed absences

Jesus playing for his career

Media jabs and the underlying reasons

Declan Rice love fest

Ethan Nwaneri signs - what it means!

Let us know what you think in the comments! x

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Matt, Jacob, and Pedro get into the BIG game at Manchester City.

Topics covered:

• Gabriel Jesus - BIG game needed?
• Kai - ugly wins games!
• City Injuries - Will they/won't they?
• Who plays on the left?
• Evolution of MIND GAMES

ENJOY and let us know what you think!

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Johnny is BACK and so is Matt.

Take a listen of their midweek spesh.

Subjects:

Captain Declan 

Saka Martinelli and Big Gab City doubts

Kai’s red hot form

Deschamps smack talk,

Vinicius breakdown.

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We try and wrap our chat about international football around Arsenal.

We talk about:

Ben White slander

Captain Declan

Nwaneri mentorship

Kai banging them in

Deschamps issues with Bill Saliba!

Let us know what you think xx

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Pedro is joined by Sophie from the excellent Highbury Squad Youtube channel.

We discuss:

England kit flag dramz

Manchester City looms, what is different?

Fresh perspective on Tomi deal

Non-negotiables and how they've worked for Arsenal

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Pedro, Jacob, and Matt get into a Therapy Session and discuss:

What is Arteta worth?

Saka's Sauce

Haaland - do we believe in his injury?

Haaaaawt striker links!

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Matt and Pedro do a little Monday Night session. 

We talk about:

The process of withdrawing players

Liverpool emotions

Shocking first-leg data

Premier League points deduction issues

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Matt and Jacob go BIG for this weeks Thursday Therapy Session:

Benny Blanco signs up again

Home advantage

CL hopes and dreams

April Scaries

Unlikely hero’s

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Johnny, Matt, and Pedro chat about the massive win against Porto:

David Raya with a world-class performance

Kai Haverts with an ARROGANT penalty

Accepting Porto were GOOD

Picking our next round dream draw!

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Arsenal beat Brentford in one of our biggest battles of 2024... game had it all!

We discussed:

• King Kai taking back the crown
• The privilege of a seat!
• Benny Blanco adding levels
• MAD ATMOSPHERE
• Ramsdale Redemption

Tell us what you thought in the comments!

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This week's Thursday Therapy session covers off:

Zinchenko Slander

Summer signings - time to review?

Fearing the worst

City or Liverpool? Which arm are YOU chewing off!

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Matt and Johnny go BIG after the HUGEST of wins up in Sheffield.

What a game.

What a time to be a Gooner!

They discuss:

• Kai 2.0
• Martinelli marauding
• Shutting up shop on 16
• Goal Difference DESTROYERS
• Case for King Kiwior!

Take a listen and let us know what you think! x

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Matt, Pedro, and Jacob get into a Therapy session on all the latest Arsenal dealings.

We talk:

Transfer manifestation powers

Falling in love with Kai Havertz

Hard selling this summer

Nico Pepe's fall from grace

TIMBER RETURN!

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Pedro and Matt relitigate the Newcastle game.

They discuss:

• Saka entering beast mode
• Jorginho dropping another worldie
• The process of integrating into the Arteta system
• Kai Havertz as a striker
• Leggy Liverpool about to pop?

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Matt, Pete, and Jacob Hawley discuss the messy game in Porto.

Biggest regrets

Is 'niceness' a weakness?

Can injured players change the game?

What can fans do in return leg?

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PETE, MATT, AND JOHNNY DISCUSS THE HORRIBLE AWAY DAY IN PORTO.

TOPICS:

• DECLAN, A EURO KING
• RAYA - WAS IT HIS FAULT?
• TOO FEW TRICKSTERS
• DID INEXPERIENCE SHOW?
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ANOTHER Arsenal obliteration! POOR BURNLEY!

@iJohnnyCochrane & @mattkandela discuss:

• Ødegaard purring
• Saka dazzling
• Tross bossing
• Kiwior and Kai killing

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Matt, Jacob and Pedro get into the latest Arsenal news on this fine Thursday.

They discuss:

• Kylian getting no love from The Arsenal
• Carlos Cuesta - should he go?
• Mesut getting DENCH
• Zubi getting the squad OK

Get on it people!

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Matt and Pedro drop a little Wednesday morning debrief for ya.

We discuss

• Renewing Tomi
• Benny Blanco's new deal
• Managerial mental health
• Protecting feelings

This video only lives here!

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We go DEEP on the MASSIVE Premier League Arsenal win against West Ham!

Odegaard-ians of Galaxy!

SAKA BALON D'OR LEVELS!

Gabriel & Saliba setpiece bullies!

Tross the BOSS - more minutes PLEASE!

Rayastarters kill of Ramsdalians!

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Matt, Jacob and Pedro get into the HOT topics on our minds this Thursday!

Discussed:

Raya redemption - is he a bit good?

Kai - perm #9 choice?

BLUE CARDS - wtf?

Ben White - right back to top form!

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Tim is one of my favourite Arsenal people (Board member and comms for The Arsenal Supporters Trust), I met him in 2010ish via The AST. He knows the business of football and fan representation better than anyone... and we got him for an hour.

Hear about:

• The new Champions League format
• How PSE is rippling through the game
• The new Prem regulations
• Some insight into the leadership shake-up at Arsenal
• Some chatter about the massive transformation

This is an early bird for Patreons, let me know what you think!

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Matt, Johnny, and Pedro discuss MONSTER performance against Liverpool.

• Kai with the BIG MAN performance
• Tross the new Arshavin?
• Gaffs galore for world-class defender
• Odegaard: Are we satisfied?
• Martinelli & Saka ON FIRE

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Matt and Pedro get into the mixer for the Thursday Night Football podcast.

They discuss:

• Martin Showoffdegaard
• Attacking Numbers Hum - But We Aren't Happy?
• Emile Smith Stole The Show
• Gabriel Jesus Vs Victor Oshimen
• Partey: would you bench him?

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Matt, Johnny, and Jacob go LIVE On The Whistle after a HUGE away day win at Forest.

They discuss:

• Gabriel Jesus finally coming good with a goal
• Points over performance
• Saka struggles - is he back?
• All eyes on Sunday!

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Matt and Pedro talk about the HOTTEST topic in town.

Will Mikel Arteta quit Arsenal for Barcelona?

We also chat Fabio Vieira, Thomas Partey, and the power of academy economics.

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Matt is joined by Jacob Hawley to discuss the moves at Arsenal this week.

• Thomas Partey back on the main feed
• Richard Garlick gets a promotion - what does it mean?
• Striker situations around Europe
• Tross the boss 1 yr on

Let us know YOUR thoughts below.

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Pedro speaks to Financial Times opinion writer Janan Ganesh about the biggest stories people are talking about this Monday.

We discuss:

The secret sauce of Ivan Toney

Upgrading the attack in a PSR world

Liverpool revival - why aren't people taking it seriously?

The atmosphere: Do we need it?

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Johnny, Pedro, and Matt discuss the massive performance against Palace

We discuss:

• The xG correction
• Trossard benching Martinelli
• Gabriel monster setpiece master
• Nico Jover - difference maker
• THE SMITH IS BACK

Let us know what you thought! x

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Thursday club with Pedro, Jacob, and Matt:

The big Ivan Toney debate

FFP - yeah or nah?

Karim Benzema launched 

Jarrad Branthwaite - who is he?

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Matt interviews Premier League finance expert Stefan (@ Slbsn) about the new PSR rules engulfing the media right now. They discuss the fast-track, the truth behind why Everton have been charged twice, and they get into it over the big clubs and why no shoes have dropped there. Check out Stefan here: 

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Johnny, Matt, and Pedro jump on an emergency podcast to discuss important transfer rumours.

They chat:

Benzema loan move

ITK approval of Ivan Toney

Academy kids - are they fairly treated?

New exciting right back link

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Pedro, Matt, and Jacob Hawley get into the Thursday rumour mill to discuss the massive rumours doing the rounds.

We discuss:

Onana relevance to problems

Zubimendi with the pristine ITKs

Borja Mayoral and replacing Eddie

The merits of a Dubai reset

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Matt, Pedro, and Johnny go LIVE after the Liverpool game.

We discuss:

THE FINISHING

Sad subs

The lack of form with ALL our forwards

The merits of a NOW striker

Ode-good or bad?

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Pedro, Matt, and Jacob Hawley get into the mixer about our rivals.

We discuss the Liverpool rise, Spurs importance to the title race, Villa on a tear, and the collapse at Newcastle.

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Happy New Year from Matt, Pedro, and Johnny. Here is a lovely podcast for you!

Topics:

Can TP05 be a help?

Are Liverpool monsters worthy of fear?

Do transfers matter in January?

xG difference makers!

What 2024 NEEDS!

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Tough one.

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BIG AOP. Matt, Johnny, and Aash

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Johnny, Matt and Pedro get into the MASSIVE point at Liverpool.

Trigger warning: we liked the point.

We discuss:

Saliba vs Virgil

The flop on the left

Kai flyer!

Monster GABRIEL!

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Matt, Johnny and Jacob get together fro a SPECIAL podcast for you all.

Here's what they chatted about:

Christmas Spirit

Anniversary Special

League Cup

Villa Prediction Revisited

Which Liverpool players get into Arsenal XI

Keys to Victory

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MATT AND AASH GO ON THE WHISTLE TO DISCUSS THE FANTASTIC WIN AGAINST BRIGHTON.

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Johnny and Pedro talk about the high risk strategy Mikel Arteta undertook for the PSV game.

We also talk up promising performances from Reiss and Eddie.

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Matt, Johnny, and Pedro talk about the horrible Villa result.

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We welcome special guest, Jacob Hawley. He's a comedian by trade and has recently picked up traction with his brilliant football downloads.

We discuss:

United, City, and Liverpool

The impending decline of Aston Villa

Kai Havertz redemption tour

David Raya vs Aaron Ramsdale

Take a listen and let us know what you thought of the episode!

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LUTON MADNESS discussed:

💰DECLAN IS A BARGAIN

🪽Kai banishes the haters!

🇧🇷Gabriel Jesus should doubt himself more

⏱️Teta Time - is it a thing?

Feat Pedro, @mattkandela, @iJohnnyCochrane

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This is a new show format we're experimenting with.

One spicy hot take from the day that we explore.

If you like it, we'll keep doing it. So let us know!

Today, we talk about Arteta's big bluff in the press conference.

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Pedro, Matt, and Johnny discuss the BIG win at home against Wolves.

They discuss:

🌟🌟Two SUBLIME goals

⭐STARBOY IS BACK!

🙏The power of Jesus

🇯🇵The Tomi Experience

⬛Zinchenko blackout

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Pedro and Jess Black get into the mixer with an Arsenal session.

They discuss:

• Kai Havertz - what do we like?
• January Arsenal - will we buy?
• Sin Bin madness!
• Tomiyasu - should we re-sign him?
• The State of Arsenal

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Matt and Pedro talk about the HUGE win in London against RC Lens.

We'll talk:

Kai Havertz on a three-game roll

Gabriel Jesus dreamy goal!

Front 5 play together for first time!

Attacking fluency BACK

MLS and Nwaneri stay benched - right or wrong?

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Pedro, Matt, and Johnny discuss the HUGE win at Brentford.

We discuss

Striking issues

Kai - career about the bang?

Zinchenko - back to his BEST!

Ramsdale final fiasco

Arteta getting his flowers!

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Johnny, Matt, and Pedro talk about the latest news.

David Dein on Arteta dissent

Kai at leftback

Moving on midfielders

Ivan Toney: is he him?

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We discuss the HUGE win at home against Burnley in a LIVE on the whistle podcast. We chat:

Trossard earning his coin

Saliba scoring at 50

Kai Havertz shocker

Fabio Vieira getting a red

Winning in 3rd gear

Enjoy!

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Johnny, Matt and Pedro talk about the BRILLIANT win against Sevilla

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Johnny and Matt go two-footed on a very painful podcast.

• VAR Shocker
• Eddie no show 
• Sub-optimal subs
• Saka missing 
• Salib-erties taken
• And rating Raya

Enjoy - or whatever the adjective is for today.

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The boys try their best to make sense of a very average evening in Stratford.

We discuss Ramsdale's career-ender, Kai Havertz disappearing act, and Eddie's really bad away record.

Not pretty - but we go through it!

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Man like Matt Kandela interviews the LEGENDARY Arsenal and England keeper, David Seaman.

He talks early career, the high-performance culture at Arsenal, trusting the process, the Wenger years, the Ramsdale situation, and much, much more!

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Pedro, Johnny, and Matt go LIVE on the whistle to discuss:

Eddie Nketiah masterclass performance

Tomiyasu embodying everything we love about this squad!

Arteta's maturity with rotation

Dishing out a controlled walloping

Enjoy the podcast and have a great weekend! x

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Pedro, Johnny, and Matt go BIG after the HUGE Champions League win

• Best version of Jesus
• Tomiyasu - best left back?
• Raya - what is real in criticism?
• Young kids dropping seasoned performance!

Let us know what you think! x

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Pedro and Johnny get into the Chelsea draw!

We discuss:

• Saka no-show
• Raya disasterclass
• Declan's character growth
• Drawing ugly and what it means for the title

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Matt and Pedro drop a Night Shift podcast - Enjoy!

• Emile Smith Geordie
• United takeover
• 7 game run
• Toxic tweets in women's game!

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Johnny and Matt get into the latest news post-City!

• The dust has settled
• Unsung hero’s from Saturday
• Emirates roar is back
• Saka & International Duty
• Jover vs Walker
• PGMOL party line

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Matt, Pedro, and Aash go LIVE after the Manchester City game to talk about our first win against them in 13 games!

We talk about:

Kai's redemption

Martinelli MoTM performance

Birthday boy Benny Blanco nutmeg

Declan Rice OWNING the midfield

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Johnny interviews Manchester City fan @StevenMcinerney,

They discuss:

• His Love for City 
• Pep revolution 
• Facing 100+ charges 
• The treble - Are they now numb to winning?
• Rodri miss
• Saliba how good is he?
• Combined 11 
• Predictions for the season and the game

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Johnny and Pedro get to the bottom of a horrible evening in France.

We discuss bland Havertz, Arteta's addiction to breaking players, our lack of clinicality, and a stinging loss before Manchester City.

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Matt and Pedro get into the mixer for ON THE WHISTLE against Bournemouth.

We discuss:

Sad day in Manchester

Arteta Saka addiction breaks player

Lovely boring professionalism

Players rally around improving Kai!

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Johnny and Matt go LIVE to talk about the BIG win at Brentford.

They discuss:

💅ESR looking good

🧤Ramsdale redemption

⚽ Nelson notches

📈 Kai’s and lows

⚒️West Ham away next and city out

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Pedro and Matt discuss the upsetting draw in the North London Derby vs Spurs.

We discuss:

🐝The lack of KILLER in attack

🇩🇪The Kai problem

🫣Sloppy defending at home AGAIN

⚖️The Perspective FC take on a point

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Pedro, Johnny, and Matt get into the mixer on mostly Spurs things.

We talk about Big Ange and his nice guy persona

We discuss regrets over James Madders

We chat about their new striker Brennan Johnson

We also get into the mix on David Raya as a new centre back

Come dine with us and we shall FEAST on Sunday.

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Matt and Pedro talk about

Impressive Kai performance

Captain FANTASTIC elite ball-striking

Return of The Smith

David Raya - putting Ramsdalians in a bind

Let us know what you think!

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Arsenal FINALLY beat Everton at Goodison Park. Matt, Pedro, and Johnny discuss all the finer details that includes:

Fabio renaissance

Time-wasting narrative

Weird VARing, again

Raya 1 - Rambo 0 - BIG decision and what it means

The Eddie performance

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Johnny and Pedro chop into some meaty topics:

• Vinai exiting
• FA Gambling contradiction
• Saka's injury concerns

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Bit of a change today... we're hosting the podcast we did for Gooners Vs Cancer. Matt and Pedro whip up some heated debate with the boys from The Gooners Podcast - details and links below!

Andy, Aston, Magic Mike, Eoin, Mikey Herz & Jared make up The Gooners Podcast, bringing you videos and content related to Arsenal FC in a mostly humorous manner.

Help us Fight Cancer: www.goonersvcancer.com

Follow us here on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheGoonersPod

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegoonerspod/

Banter on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thegoonerspod/

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Pedro, Johnny, and Matt try and get to grips with the Nico Pepe transfer now it's over - they also have a big chat about how to criticise players.

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Matt and Pedro get together for a late-night session to discuss

Ramsdale's challenger and how it'll go down

Mental health and how we talk about it

Post-United chatter

Awards season for the young boys!

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Pete, Matt, and Johnny talk about the HUGE win over United

📈Declan Rice - BIG man performance

📉Kai Havertz - stinker again, is Fabio taking his place?

1⃣One shot wonders - Arsenal worst in 2023, what's going on?

⚽️Eddie on fire, but Jesus delivers goods!

🖥️VAR Watch - good day or bad?

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The lads are BACK!

Arsenal

🇪🇸 Sevilla

🇳🇱 PSV

🇫🇷 Lens

INSTANT REACTION ⏳

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Johnny and Pedro talk about the heat on the team and the sad rumours of player exits.

😥 Stress related to innovation - fair?

🗑️ ESR - an exit too far?

🗒️ Havertz - jobs to be done!

🇺🇦 Mudryk - would u?

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Pete and Aash talk through the Fulham draw at home to Arsenal.

We discuss:

😖Kai Havertz pile-on

🥇Eddie delivers BIG again

♟️Game management challenges

📉Drossard performance

💰Transfer window - what needs to be done?

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Matt and Pedro talk about some of the great topics buzzing around the Arsenalsphere.

We talk:

🔝Eddie's life hack

🇫🇷Balogun's choices

❄️5⃣The Frozen 5

👀IRL Palace views

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Arsenal took Palace by a goal despite the horrendous intervention of the refs... again.

Pedro was joined by Gilles and Dave Seager for an On The Whistle.

They discussed

🌟 Saka at 82 games

🧌 Declan Rice BIG performance

🔝 Eddie - admit it, he's great

😢 Refs don't fancy us - why?

Find Dave here: https://twitter.com/goonerdave66

Find Gilles here: https://twitter.com/_Grimanditweets

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Pedro and Johnny talk about the massive weekend of Premier League football, focusing on everyone but Arsenal.

We Discuss:

📉Erik Ten Bad - United shambles

🚮Chelsea troubles and title credentials

⚖️Spurs - finally a good manager, but is the bounce real?

😖Newcastle & City - good. Sadly.

🆕Patreon questions answered!

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Johnny jumps on a podcast with Palace fan Luke.

They discuss:

👑Vieira’s reign

♻️Transfer dealings,

🫢Simon Jordan’s lack of shame,

📈Eze’s greatness

👀Martinelli fear

🙏Respectful Roy

ENJOY, FRIENDS! x

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Matt talks with Stefan Borson (@slbsn) who provides an in-depth analysis of FFP and and where all this spending may lead.

• Understand FPP and how clubs approach it
• Foul Play as a Strategy
• How Chelsea can sign all those players
• And why it may work

Absolutely fascinating content. JUMP IN!

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Pedro and Matt take to the mic late on Monday night to bring you some fresh views on:

Atmopshere issues

Laporte links

Right wingers - could it happen?

Horrible Timber news

Let us know what you think. x

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Arsenal vs Forest LIVE On The Whistle Podcast. This one is Matt and Pedro. Here's what we discussed:

🇩🇪Havertz - the new Xhaka

📈Eddie showing up the slanderers!

⚖️Declan Rice positives (and negatives)

⛈️Winning without KILLER instinct - can we improve?

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Matt and Pedro talk about the madness unfolding late in the window - as Arsenal fans watch with a wry smugness.

We talk:

HUGE Caicedo number

Klopp's make or break season

Harry Kane's exit and what it means for Spurs

Targeting Matt Turner tomorrow

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Matt and Johnny put it on the line with their season predictions!

• Team success predictions
• Top Scorer
• Player of the Year
• Dark horse/Breakthrough

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Guest special with Chris @Suburbangooner, Liatt @M1_RAG3 and Tim.

We talked:

• David Raya incoming,
• Reasons to be cheerful,
• Biggest concerns,
• Transfer window satisfaction,
• Wonder Goals
• Resurgent stadium atmosphere.

Let us know what you think! x

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Oh my word we are BACK with another podcast special! This time, we welcome Seun and Dan Koogs from the @TouchyGooners Podcast.

We get a little bit more into the weeds about our preseason and some of the players.

Discussion Points:

💨Moving away from set starting 11s

1⃣Why David Raya is coming for #1

🌶️Spicy hot season predictions

🌟Jurrien Timber and the SUPER UTILITY PLAYER era

Enjoy the podcast and check out their guys below.

https://twitter.com/TouchyGooners

https://www.patreon.com/TouchyGooners/posts

https://twitter.com/SVCarbaholic (Seun)

https://twitter.com/dankoogs (Dan)

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Pedro, Matt, and Johnny decide the competitions DEFINITELY meant something. Get in the AOP car and come on a joyride with us.

We discuss:

📳Ramsdale message to Mikel

⛪️Kai Havertz and shades of Dennis

💎Jurrien Timber - Diamond Boy

🧑‍🏫Declan Rice review

😭Reffing heck - shoddy performances as per

Let us know what you think!

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This is an ACTION-PACKED podcast with a very special guest - Faisal from @LatteFirm

We discuss:

Gabriel Jesus update

Charisma and how we judge players

THAT Aaron Ramsdale blog

Who needs to leave this summer

A muddled squad by design - and why it's a good thing

Check out his Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/LatteFirm

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Johnny, Matt, and Pedro go LIVE On The Whistle for the Monaco game.

We discuss:

The new knee injury of Gabi J

Thomas Partey reboot

Declan giving us slow-cooked-Rice performances

Suggestions of BOSSARD as a 9?

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Matt and Pedro talk about the BIG keeping news. Ramsdalians, look away now, David Raya is nearing conclusion!

We also discuss:

💚The NEW green kit - hot takes galore!

💵Balogun's transfer ask

🤹What David Raya means for AFC culture!

😤Did we get fleeced on Auston Trusty?

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Matt and Pedro bring you some Monday morning Arsenal Opinion!

Topics we covered:

📢Ensuring a noisy future

🎯Aaron Ramsdale #1 position officially under threat

💵Balogun fee - time revisit after United set new benchmark?

⏲️Declan Rice - how much time is fair?

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Johnny and Pedro discuss the Barcelona mauling at the hands of Arteta's beastly Arsenal team.

We discuss:

🥇Saka - future Balon D'or winner?

🌟Trossard as a starter

😵‍💫Ramsdale worries (again)

🦾MEGA INTENSE Arsenal

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Matt and Pedro get into all the things they missed for The AOP On The Whistle.

Here's what they chatted about:

🤯Arsenal muddled - versatility has us reeling!

🥶Prove it or lose it - who has the most to do?

🚑Left back concerns

⚔️Settling on a midfield!

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Johnny and Pedro go LATE to get you some pristine content.

We discuss:

🧐Kai Havertz - what IS he?

👁️Jurrien - taking Benny Blanco's spot or not?

♻️Declan struggles - are they real?

🥊United rough-housing - will we avenge?

Let us know what YOU think. x

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