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Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show
The Athletic
Frequency: 1 episode/6d. Total Eps: 371

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Valiant Arsenal fall short in Paris
jeudi 8 mai 2025 • Duration 42:59
Arsenal exit the Champions League after a tough night losing 2-1 (3-1 agg) to an elite PSG side.
Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to reflect on a game where Arsenal played really well in the Parc des Princes but couldn't capitalise on their chances. Hear the team speak about those Donnarumma saves, the missed chances, and how Arsenal can build on this going forward. Amy Lawrence drops in to share her thoughts too.
Plus we look ahead to Arsenal’s match against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.
Producer: Robby Williams
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Bournemouth punish distracted Arsenal
lundi 5 mai 2025 • Duration 41:19
It was another disappointing result for Arsenal in the Premier League as they lost 2-1 to Bournemouth. Art de Roché and Jordan Campbell join Ian Stone to reflect on a strange game where both players and the fans possibly had their attention on the big Champions League game to come.
Plus, we get excited for the huge second leg against PSG in the Champions League on Wednesday and how Arsenal could overturn the 1-0 deficit.
All that and there's the Saliba to Real Madrid rumours and the manager head to head between Jack Wilshere vs. Aaron Ramsey are touched on.
Producer: Robby Williams
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One in, one out as Saka returns in style
mercredi 2 avril 2025 • Duration 40:48
The long awaited return of Bukayo Saka took place as Arsenal saw off Fulham 2-1 at the Emirates on Tuesday night.
James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on the win, Bukayo's return and winning goal, Gabriel’s injury and excellent performances from both Gabriel Martinelli and Mikel Merino.
We also reflect on the life and career of Arsenal legends David Rocastle and Kevin Campbell and we look ahead to the final ever game against Everton at Goodison on Saturday.
Producer: Robby Williams
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What on earth did Arsenal do in Dubai?
lundi 19 février 2024 • Duration 34:15
Adrian Clarke and Jay Harris join Ian Stone to reflect on another brilliant away win, this time putting five past Burnley.
Since their winter trip away, Arsenal have scored 21 goals conceding only twice.
The panel discuss where this form has come from, and look ahead to Wednesday's tie vs Porto, Arsenal's first Champions League knockout game in 7 years.
Plus, a record crowd saw Arsenal beat Manchester United in the WSL, can this reignite their title ambitions?
Produced by Jay Beale.
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This season vs last & should Trossard stay up front?
jeudi 15 février 2024 • Duration 27:19
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to preview Arsenal's trip to Burnley.
Gabriel Magalhães has the chance to continue his fine scoring form, as only one team has conceded more set-piece goals than the Clarets.
Gabriel Jesus may be back in contention, but after 3 goals in 3 games, does Trossard deserve to stay in the side?
Plus, the panel compare this season to last, and look ahead to the fixtures we can improve on during the remainder of this campaign.
Produced by Jay Beale.
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Hammers hit for six… boring boring Arsenal
lundi 12 février 2024 • Duration 36:55
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to to reflect on Arsenal's biggest away victory since 1935, beating West Ham 6-0 at the London Stadium.
Declan Rice was exceptional, providing two assists before scoring a screamer from 25 yards.
Bukayo Saka got his 50th and 51st Arsenal goal, the youngest player to hit a half century for the club since Frank Stapleton in 1978.
Set pieces proved important once again, but is the open play fluidity we saw so much of last season returning?
Plus, a lively cameo for 16 year old Ethan Nwaneri, and the importance of collective responsibility.
Produced by Jay Beale.
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West Ham away at a pivotal moment, here we go again
jeudi 8 février 2024 • Duration 25:28
James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to preview Arsenal's clash with West Ham.
It was this fixture last season that the Gunners threw away a two goal lead, Sunday will be a test of how far they've come since then.
The Hammers have got the better of Arsenal twice already this season, can Declan Rice enact revenge in his old stomping ground?
Plus, Takehiro Tomiyasu returns from the Asia Cup, and Jurrien Timber is added to the Champions League squad.
Produced by Jay Beale.
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Jorginho masterclass as emotion returns
lundi 5 février 2024 • Duration 39:45
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 3-1 victory over league leaders Liverpool.
With Jorginho partnering Rice in midfield, and Havertz and Odegaard pressing from the front, Mikel Arteta got his tactics spot on.
The panel analyse the performance and address the 'over-celebrating' claims, after an emotional display on and off the pitch.
Produced by Jay Beale.
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A make or break last dance with Klopp
vendredi 2 février 2024 • Duration 33:40
James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to preview a huge game, Liverpool's visit to the Emirates on Sunday.
With Arsenal currently 5 points behind Klopp's side, is it win or bust?
Plus, a look at those who left the club on deadline day, and after Neal Maupay's antics on Wednesday night, the panel pick their ultimate shithousery 5-a-side team.
Produced by Jay Beale.
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Arsenal find a way through the Forest frustration
mercredi 31 janvier 2024 • Duration 38:12
Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke reflect on the Gunners finally putting their City Ground hoodoo behind them.
It was the lowest of low blocks from Forest but Mikel Arteta's side prevailed with another performance that encapsulated Gabriel Jesus and why watching Arsenal this season is a less joyous experience than last season.
Hear what the panel thought of the long-awaited return of Emile Smith Rowe in midfield, plus why they enjoyed the post-match afters between Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko.
Plus the quietest of transfer windows and how Vivianne Miedema came back with a bang.
Produced by Jay Beale and Charlie Jones.
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