Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Eberechi Eze’s unveiling as an Arsenal player and Arsenal’s proceeding 5-0 demolition of Leeds in the first match at the Emirates this season. The panel chat about their favourite parts of Arsenal’s heartwarming announcement of Eze’s signing and his fantastic reception at the Emirates, and they pay tribute to Ian Wright including how lucky we are to have him as an ambassador with calls for a long overdue statue.They also discuss Jurrien Timber's stellar performance and his importance in the team, the Victor Gyökeres’s show and his first goals for the Arsenal, and the debut of Max Dowman at 15 years old.Plus the Ødegaard and Saka injuries, the atmosphere at the Emirates and remaining transfer activity.Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Smash-and-grab at Old Trafford, what needs improving?
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's battling 1-0 victory over Manchester United in their season opener at Old Trafford.The panel dissect a disappointing performance, including the difficulties Mikel Arteta's side faced on the day, struggling to take advantage in transition and being caught out at the back.Plus, the impressive and vitally important performance from David Raya, and favourite smash-and-grab victories over the years.Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Amy meets Arteta & Man United preview
Amy Lawrence sat down with Mikel Arteta for an exclusive interview ahead of the new campaign. On today’s Handbrake Off, we hear the conversation, before Amy, Adrian Clarke and Ian Stone reflect on the chat.Arteta spoke about his approach to integrating young players into the first team, his evolution as a manager, the difficulties he faces when making decisions that affect players, plus much more. The panel also look ahead to Arsenal’s season opener against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. With focus on our tricky trips there in the past, the threat Manchester United currently hold, and how Arsenal may approach the game. Plus there's a discussion around Oleksandr Zinchenko’s new chapter in his autobiography, where he sheds light on the difficulties he’s experienced since dropping out of the first team.Produced by Robby Williams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pre-season ends emphatically, what must Arsenal achieve this season?
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.