Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, James McNicholas (Gunnerblog), Art de Roche and comedian Ian Stone bring you a 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.
Episodes
May 13, 2024 • 32 mins
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's one-nil victory at Old Trafford, taking the title race to the final day.
It was our 27th victory this season, the most we've ever managed in the Premier League.
William Saliba was monstrous at the back, while Leandro Trossard was on the scoresheet yet again, clutch.
Plus, how do the panel feel about supporting Spurs, as Manchester City head to the Tottenham Hotsp...
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May 8, 2024 • 40 mins
James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for a squad audit.
The panel discuss where Arsenal should look to improve this summer, including who should be sold to raise funds.
Plus, two games remain in our push for the title, how do Arsenal approach Sunday's visit to Old Trafford?
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May 6, 2024 • 42 mins
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Bournemouth, keeping the pressure on Manchester City.
The Gunners equalled last season's tally of 26 wins and 88 goals scored, while David Raya confirmed the Golden Glove.
The panel talk Bukayo Saka's mentality, and discuss where Declan Rice is best suited after another man of the match performance.
Plus, questionable decisions, the super Leandro...
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May 2, 2024 • 35 mins
James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss the future of Arsenal's number 9.
Gabriel Jesus looks a far cry from the player who took us to a new level in the first half of last season, with only four Premier League goals this campaign.
Have this team out grown him, and should Mikel Arteta look to sell? Or can he get back to the form we know he's capable of?
Plus, what could Jorginho's contract offer mean for Thomas...
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April 29, 2024 • 45 mins
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on another ludicrous north London derby, as Arsenal beat Spurs 3-2 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Mikel Arteta's side have showed their maturity since the defeats to Villa and Bayern, and the win over Spurs emphasised their resilience.
Despite not being at our best, including gifting Spurs two goals, we held on for a deserved and incredibly important win.
The panel discuss...
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April 25, 2024 • 42 mins
Ian Stone has Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché on board to look back on a near-perfect performance by the Gunners in that incredible 5-0 defeat of Chelsea - not a bad way to prepare for the North London derby on Sunday. Do we make any changes for Spurs, or stick with the boys who did so incredibly well on Tuesday? Plus: the return of Jurrien Timber, and considerable amounts of love for the continued magnificence of Martin Ødegaard an...
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April 22, 2024 • 37 mins
Arsenal went to Wolves at the weekend and came away with the necessary win to head back to the top of the table once more and put a dreadful week behind them - and Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke are all about channeling the positivity for this episode of Handbrake Off.
It's a case of one down, five more finals to go, then, and it starts on Tuesday with Chelsea. Does Arteta rotate and rest anyone ahead of the North Lond...
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April 18, 2024 • 39 mins
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich.
Mikel Arteta has lead incredible progress at the club, the panel discuss how success should be considered, and what Arsenal need in order to move to the next stage.
Plus, with six games remaining in the Premier League, can the Gunners bounce back at Molineux to stay in the hunt for the title?
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April 15, 2024 • 39 mins
James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's disappointing home defeat to Unai Emery's Aston Villa.
The Gunners failed to capitalise on Crystal Palace's victory at Anfield, meaning it's Manchester who lead the way with a 2 point gap at the top.
The panel discuss whether Mikel Arteta's side have outgrown Zinchenko, and if moving Havertz into midfield was a mistake.
With Bayern Munich up next in the Champi...
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April 10, 2024 • 42 mins
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich.
The panel break down the penalty shouts at both ends, as well as the mistakes and missed chances that cost Mikel Arteta's side.
It was the Gunners first Champions League Quarter Final in 14 years, did the performance show the lack of experience they have in Europe?
Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus made the difference off the ben...
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April 8, 2024 • 50 mins
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 3-0 victory at the Amex.
The Gunners stayed top of the Premier League after Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford.
The panel look ahead to the remaining fixtures, and discuss the maturity of Mikel Arteta's side compared to this time last season.
Plus, a look ahead to Bayern Munich's visit to the Emirates.
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April 4, 2024 • 43 mins
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 2-0 win over Luton, keeping the pressure on Liverpool and City.
Mikel Arteta made five changes to the side that started at the Etihad, the panel discuss whether this was the last chance to rotate.
Emile Smith Rowe was one of the players to come in, and was involved in both goals. How big of a role could he have during the run in?
Plus, bullies at the back, and a...
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April 1, 2024 • 44 mins
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's hard fought point at the Etihad.
Mikel Arteta will be proud of shutting Manchester City out, ending their 57-game goal streak.
The panel analyse the performance, and discuss where it leaves Arsenal for the remainder of the season.
Plus, we hear from Art de Roché on Arsenal's win over Chelsea in the Conti Cup Final.
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March 27, 2024 • 35 mins
Premier League football finally returns this weekend, with Arsenal travelling to Manchester City on Easter Sunday.
James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to preview what could be a season defining fixture.
The trip to the Etihad was a humbling experience last season, but the panel discuss how Arsenal have improved since then, and where they might hurt City this time.
Plus, a look ahead to the women's Conti Cup Final agai...
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March 20, 2024 • 34 mins
Ian Stone has Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché for company as we discuss Ben - or is it Benjamin? - White's new contract and why his decision to not play for England should be greeted as a positive for the game as a whole. Plus, some extremely early thoughts on the Champions League semi-final with Bayern Munich, and, er, Bukayo Saka's new Nando's sauce. Yup - it's definitely the international break...
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March 13, 2024 • 38 mins
James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal reaching the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in 14 years.
Porto did not make it easy, taking the game to extra time and a penalty shoot-out.
Arsenal dispatched their penalties with such confidence, while David Raya took care of the rest saving twice from the spot to send Mikel Arteta's side through.
The panel discuss what this win will do for...
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March 11, 2024 • 42 mins
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's dramatic win over Brentford.
Our summer signings showed their worth with Declan Rice getting his sixth goal of the season, and Kai Havertz bagging a lane winner as he did in the reverse fixture.
Aaron Ramsdale returned to the side with David Raya ineligible to face his parent club, and made an unfortunate error to gift Brentford an equaliser before half time.
The...
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March 7, 2024 • 27 mins
James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss how Arsenal's versatility is causing problems for the opposition.
The panel analyse how Declan Rice and Benjamin White have have been deployed differently of late, helping Mikel Arteta's side be unpredictable.
Plus, a preview of Saturday's game vs Brentford where Ramsdale will return.
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March 5, 2024 • 52 mins
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's thrashing of Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
The Gunners are in some form, having scored 31 goals in their last 7 league games, conceding just 3 times.
The panel talk about the charisma in the squad, analyse how Mikel Arteta deployed Declan Rice offensively, and ask whether Kai Havertz has made the centre forward position his own.
Plus, Saliba's passing, our 10...
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February 29, 2024 • 41 mins
With our Brazilian centre half having an exceptional season, Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to give Gabriel Magalhães his flowers.
The panel also discuss whether Arsenal were too one dimensional last campaign, analysing how they've evolved tactically, particularly through variation.
Plus, February's goal of the month... safe to say there were a few to choose from.
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