In this episode I'm joined by Tom Canton from The Gooner Talk to discuss Arsenal's defeat to Villarreal on Wednesday evening. We talk about finding the balance between the fact 'It's only pre-season' and some worrying aspects of the Gunners' performance – including defensive instability, and how we need to change aspects of the way we play with Viktor Gyokeres up front. There's also discussion of midfield, the need for more creativity, some positives with the return of Gabriel and Jurrien Timber, and Max Dowman continuing to impress. Should he be in the squad for Old Trafford? All that, some Noni Madueke, and lots more.Follow Tom on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/tomcanton.bsky.social – and visit The Gooner Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoonerTalkTVGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Arsecast Extra Episode 652 - 04.08.2025
In this episode James reflects on the tour having arrived back in England, and we then talk about Viktor Gyokeres and how his signing will impact Arsenal's style of play for the season ahead. There's also discussion of Noni Madueke as a possible option for the left-hand side, as well as how Max Dowman is banging on the door for competitive first team minutes. Then we chat about selling players and how Andrea Berta has a different challenge in that regard, before we answer listener questions about tactical shifts for the new season, the pressure on the Gyokeres signing if Sesko comes to the Premier League, release clauses in contract talks, the new third kit, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 838 - Left Alone
In this episode I'm joined by Phil Costa to discuss Arsenal's final pre-season tour game in Hong Kong and some of the conversations around it. Is it worrying that too much felt familiar, or are there mitigating circumstances? We chat about the game itself, the goal we conceded, and our lack of output, before the conversation moves to the left-hand side and what we need to do there. Is it all about making a big signing? Can we get more out of the players we have, perhaps in conjunction with new players like Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke? We also discuss Eberechi Eze as the missing piece of the puzzle, defensive departures, and lots more.Follow Phil on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/philcosta.bsky.socialGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Arsenal Women Arsecast 130: Arsenal rule Europe (again) and summer mailbag
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Arsecast Extra Episode 651 - 29.07.2025
In this episode I'm back in Dublin while James is in Hong Kong, following the Arsenal tour to its conclusion. We chat about the game against Newcastle in Singapore, focusing a bit on Max Dowman and how we find the balance between obvious excitement at what he's done on the pitch versus his age and adding to the hype. We also chat about the unveiling of Viktor Gyokeres, how he and Kai Havertz will mesh in the upcoming season, and Riccardo Calafiori. Then there are listener questions about Gabriel Jesus, whether Arsenal have to react to what other teams do in the market and whether this window needs one more signing, signing a left-back, how the final month of the transfer window might play out and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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