It’s a strikerless Friday and the Arsenal Opinion crew are back to make sense of the silence. Pete and Matt dive into the eerie quiet on Arsenal’s main channels, question the sluggishness of summer moves under Andrea Berta, and wonder why contract updates have vanished.
🔥 Hottest of Takes returns with World Club Cup money madness, injury overloads, and a call for NFL-style squad sizes in the Premier League.
💡 We break down:
Ethan Nwaneri’s insane U21 form – could he be Saka 2.0?
Martinelli cooking for Brazil: too soon to give up?
Double striker talk: Is Watkins + Sesko the dream duo?
Selling smart: Zinchenko & Kiwior to Milan?
Spurs chat: Big Ange OUT, Thomas Frank IN – do we care?
Nuno Tavares to Saudi for £40m(?!): where’s our cut?
A packed episode full of spice, strategy, and speculation. If you like your Arsenal chat unfiltered and intelligent, this one’s for you.
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58:22
KEPA SIGNS, SESKO HEATS UP, PARTEY'S EXIT LOOMS?
It’s a DEBRIEF SUNDAY (ad-free) and the vibes are immaculate, bar some plant-shaming issues.
Once the horticultural trauma subsides, Pete and Johnny dive into a juicy slate of Arsenal summer narratives. First up: David Ornstein drops a bomb—Kepa is set to become Arsenal’s backup keeper. The boys dig into what that means for Raya, how it affects the young keepers at the club, and whether the Chelsea-rehab project is a low-risk stroke of genius or a recipe for chaos.
Then it's Sesko time. Is the Slovenian striker the new Lewandowski? Has Johnny had a change of heart? Is the scouting department about to take a W? The duo unpacks all the data, all the vibes, and all the potential.
Finally, the big midfield conundrum: Thomas Partey is flirting with Barcelona, and the boys discuss the implications of his departure—could Douglas Luiz be the answer?
It's a big pod with big chat, tactical insights, and even bigger energy. Get stuck in. 🎧
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49:38
RODRYGO-IS-A-GO-GO! | CROSSOVER THURSDAYS WITH @HIGHBURYSQUAD
This week’s crossover episode brings the 🔥 as Pedro and Johnny link up with Sophie from the Highbury Squad for a full-spectrum Arsenal debate. They cover:
The Rodrygo to Arsenal rumor—flash in the pan or game-changing move?
The state of Arsenal's summer business: urgency, strategy, and the striker question
Transfer insights from Sophie’s interview with BBC's Sami Mokbel, including updates on Saliba, Gabriel, and Zubimendi
The Trossard wage debate—how much is too much for a super sub?
Grealish vs Nico Williams: who would you take?
Tactical tweaks for 2024/25: does Mikel need to take the shackles off?
Plus: Johnny's on creatine, Sophie’s sweating it out in Cyprus, and Pedro is dreaming of bang-bang football. Hit play and get your hottest of takes served fresh.
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1:12:52
THERAPY SESSION - TWITCHY NEWS DAY. HOLD TIGHT!
Join Pedro and Jacob Hawley for a Tuesday night therapy session as Arsenal fans grapple with the early days of the transfer window. While other clubs are moving fast, Arsenal supporters are left watching from the sidelines.
What's Causing the Stress:
Manchester United's rapid business (Mbeumo and Cunha signings) despite their supposed financial struggles
Zubimendi's concerning quotes about his "idol" Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid links
The Benjamin Šeško saga dragging on with no clear resolution
Watching other clubs complete deals while Arsenal's targets remain uncertain
Therapy Topics Covered:
The David Coote situation and what it reveals about referee culture in the Premier League
Kit therapy: Why the new blue away kit gives hope for silverware
The wholesome Mo Elneny street art moment and what it says about Arsenal's class
Dean Hoyssen's move to Madrid and what it means for Arsenal's defensive plans
Kelleher's bargain move to Brentford while Arsenal shop for expensive goalkeepers
Pedro and Jacob provide the emotional support Arsenal fans need during these anxious transfer times, mixing genuine concern with hope that the club's quiet approach will pay off. Perfect for fans who need reassurance that everything will work out... eventually.
Recorded late on a Tuesday night when transfer anxiety peaks.
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52:15
BENJAMIN SESKO IS THE ONE... ARE WE HAPPY?
Join us for a special Crossover Thursday edition as we're joined by @FKHanage from Latte Firm to dive deep into the burning question on every Gooner's mind: Is Benjamin Sesko the striker Arsenal desperately needs?
In this early bird discussion, we break down the Slovenian forward's potential move to North London, analyzing his playing style, goal-scoring record, and whether he's the missing piece to Arsenal's title puzzle. Are we genuinely excited about this potential signing, or are there lingering doubts about splashing the cash on another young talent?
What We Cover:
⚽ Sesko vs Gyökeres - Why the 21-year-old might be the better long-term investment than the Portuguese league's goal machine
🔥 FK's Hot Take - Two big centre forwards incoming? Plus Pedro's thoughts on Arsenal learning from the Don Raul era
💰 Transfer Reality Check - Why that £93m price tag might be nonsense and what Arsenal will actually pay
🏃♂️ Winger Wishlist - From Rodrigo to Bryan Mbeumo, assessing our left-wing options and why we need pace merchants
👴 Veteran Concerns - The Leroy Sané links and why the Sterling disaster should be a warning
🏆 Trophy Talk - Responding to Thierry Henry's cup comments and why domestic silverware isn't the priority
📊 Squad Building - FK's summer shopping list including that crucial midfield powerhouse we're missing
From his performances at RB Leipzig to how he'd fit into Mikel Arteta's system, we leave no stone unturned in our assessment of Sesko's credentials. It's an honest, unfiltered take on one of the summer's biggest transfer stories that every Arsenal fan needs to hear.
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Hosts Pedro, Matt, and Johnny Cochrane bring you LIVE On The Whistle match analysis, transfer speculation, strategic insight, and all things Arsenal.
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