Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

Art de Roché and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 3-2 win away to Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday night. The panel reflect on their disappointment that the lead wasn’t bigger going into the second leg despite the win, Arsenal’s aggressive pressing, a good night for White, Gyokeres’ improved performance, Zubimendi’s attacking dimension, how the substitutes affected the game, the differences between Kepa and Raya, and the atmosphere in the away end.Plus, they discuss Per Mertesacker leaving his academy role at the end of the season, they look ahead to the match against Nottingham Forest on Saturday and we hear from Natasha from Trinidad & Tobago in the latest instalment of ‘Up Your Arsenal’.Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 4-1 win away to Portsmouth on Sunday. The panel reflect on Marli Salmon becoming the youngest player to represent the club in the FA Cup, Gabriel Martinelli responding to a difficult week with his first career hat-trick, Mikel Merino’s performance in the holding midfield role, Ethan Nwaneri’s encouraging display, Kai Havertz’s return from injury and Madueke’s eventful outing.Plus, they talk about Bukayo Saka’s new contract with Arsenal and look ahead to Arsenal’s match away to Chelsea in the semi-final first leg of the Carabao CupProducer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 0-0 draw at home to Liverpool on Thursday night. The panel reflect on whether Arsenal lacked bravery in a disappointing performance, losing control in midfield in the second half, Gyokeres’ ineffective showing, the atmosphere in the ground, the lack of urgency to win the game, the Martinelli incident during stoppage time and the media response to it.Plus, they look ahead to Arsenal’s match against Portsmouth in the FA Cup on Sunday, we hear from Stephen in Belfast for another instalment of ‘Up Your Arsenal’ and David Ornstein gives us the details on Bukayo Saka’s new 5 year contract.Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 3-2 victory away to Bournemouth on Saturday. The panel reflect on the teams’s ability to get tight victories over the line, players improving since arriving at Arsenal, the midfield fluidity, Zubimendi’s impressive season so far, Odegaard hitting top form, Gabriel’s atonement for his early mistake, and Rice’s new chant following his player of the match performance.Plus, they look ahead to Arsenal’s match against Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on Thursday night and react to Manchester City’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea. Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Lawrence, Art de Roché and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 4-1 victory against Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. The panel reflect on the freedom Arsenal played with in the second half, the two Martins running the midfield, Trossard’s excellent 2025, Jesus’ first goal since returning from injury, Gabriel’s influence on the team and the importance of his partnership with Saliba. Plus, they look ahead to Arsenal’s match against Bournemouth on Saturday and look back at some of their highlights of 2025.Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.