The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, James McNicholas (Gunnerblog), Art de Roche and comedian Ian Stone bring you a twice-weekly podcast dedicated to Ars...
Nottingham Forest preview & which old players should come home?
Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to look ahead to Arsenal’s home game against Nottingham Forest.
We also talk about the news that Patrick Vieira is the new manager of Italian side Genoa, and we wonder if this a step on the road towards the dugout at Arsenal for our former captain.
We then answer more of your questions about how the club are faring recruiting youth players and if there’s a space for Oleksandr Zinchenko in midfield in the future?
Produced by Steve Hankey.
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The Handbrake Off Mailbox
Art De Roche and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for an international break mailbox special with the panel answering your questions.
From Arsenal's season expectations and Mikel's rotation to Edu's BBQ and beyond.
Plus a look at left backs and what Arsenal should prioritise in the transfer window.
Produced by Jesse Howard.
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Is this Arsenal squad as good as we think it is?
James McNicholas joins Ian Stone to reflect on where Arsenal are at as we enter the final international break of 2024.
We use the start of the break to assess how good the squad we have this season actually is.
Who’s underperformed? Who’s overperformed? Have we been unlucky with injuries or are there things we could have done in the summer to avoid some of the problems we’ve faced?
Produced by Steve Hankey.
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Where does Chelsea draw leave Arsenal's title hopes?
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
Martin Odegaard returned to the starting XI for the first time in six weeks, and showed just how much he's been missed.
After a run of four Premier League games without a win, the panel discuss where Sunday's result leaves Arsenal's title chances.
Produced by Jay Beale.
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No Italian Job at the San Siro and a Chelsea preview
Art De Roche and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on the loss to Inter at the San Siro.
Plenty of chances and some questionable refereeing calls but ultimately a frustrating night against the Serie A champions.
The panel also discuss how much Mikel's side have to worry about their recent form and what the answer might be.
Plus a look ahead to the tricky trip to Stamford Bridge on Sunday and how Arsenal might line up against Maresca's improved side.
Produced by Jesse Howard.
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About Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show
The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, James McNicholas (Gunnerblog), Art de Roche and comedian Ian Stone bring you a twice-weekly podcast dedicated to Arsenal Football Club. They'll bring you reaction to all the games, expert insight into the inner-workings of the club, including transfers and contracts, and analysis on the women's team too.