Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

• Arsenal stumble at Villa as unbeaten run ends

  Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss the 2-1 loss away to Aston Villa on Saturday. The panel reflect on Arsenal’s performance, the tactical approach to the game, Odegaard’s player of the match display, mounting injuries, what impact the recent tough run of fixtures may have had on the result and the importance of Gabriel and Saliba.Plus, they look ahead to Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday.Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Ben White returns in style in Brentford win

  James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Brentford on Wednesday. The panel reflect on the tension during the game, Ben White’s return to the starting lineup with a player of the match performance, Noni Madueke’s positive showing, the importance of Martin Odegaard regaining fitness, more injury woes as Cristhian Mosquera was forced off, and the dilemma Mikel Merino has given Arteta after another goal and assist up front.Plus, they look ahead to Aston Villa on Saturday, and we hear from Alex in Amsterdam in this week’s ‘Up Your Arsenal’ instalment.Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• A point secured at Chelsea after an intense week

  Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss the 1-1 draw away to Chelsea on Sunday.The panel reflect on the difficulties Arsenal faced at Stamford Bridge, why they were unable to find their rhythm, how the team managed without Gabriel and Saliba, Arteta’s game management, Rice having to play deeper, and the contributions from Saka and Merino.Plus, they audition some more player chants suggested by listeners and look ahead to Brentford at the Emirates on Wednesday night.Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Rice masterful in Bayern demolition

  Art de Roché and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to discuss a statement 3-1 victory against Bayern Munich at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night. The panel reflect on another fantastic team display, impactful contributions from the bench, Mikel Merino making the false 9 role his own, Eze’s growing influence, Declan Rice’s masterful display and how Martin Zubimendi has helped him reach new levels this season. Plus, they look ahead to Chelsea away at Stamford Bridge on Sunday and we hear from Charles in Switzerland in the latest instalment of ‘Up Your Arsenal’. Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Eze’s prayers answered as Arsenal thump Spurs

  Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss the dominant 4-1 victory over Spurs at Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The panel reflect on Arsenal’s near perfect display, the intent of their attacking play, the sense of calm after conceding, the Tifo unveiled before the game, capitalising on rivals dropping points and of course Eze’s historic hat-trick and performance.There’s praise for the entire team with special focus on Trossard, Merino, Rice, Timber and Hincapie. Plus, they look ahead to Bayern Munich at home in the Champions League on Wednesday night and Ian auditions some of the potential player songs sent in by listeners.Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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