The Fresh Arsenal Podcast
PB, JB, Pet and Carl offer alternative Arsenal debate in a world mudded by #hottakes. Some of us also like to think we are funny, but we’ll let you decide. Find us on the Sport Social website: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/the-fresh-arsenal-podcast/
Episodes
March 18, 2024 • 20 mins
PB (@OliPriceBates) is back to talk how boss Mikel Arteta should manage the squad ahead of a busy April and May, thoughts on the Champions League draw and route to Wembley, and also weighing up reported targets Viktor Gyokeres, Evan Ferguson and Benjamin Sesko.
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March 11, 2024 • 19 mins
PB is back with a quick update to talk about the title race with just one point between the top three teams.
He also looks ahead to the huge Porto game on Tuesday night and discusses the line-up he'd use.
The Premier League was marred by more controversy with VAR at the weekend, PB also shares his thoughts on these incidents and what's going right and wrong.
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January 6, 2024 • 15 mins
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PB (@OliPriceBates) takes a closer look at Arsenal's current midfield options, before exploring some statistics on the heavily linked Amadou Onana.
PB looks at how Onana could play multiple positions in the Arsenal system and subsequently allow Mikel Arteta to make changes in attack as he looks to address the Gunners shortage of goals.
Stats from FBRef and Squakwa.
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December 5, 2023 • 17 mins
PB (@OliPriceBates) shares his thoughts in this mini-solo podcast after a hectic 4-3 win against Luton.
PB's discussion focuses on:
David Raya's mistakes, what does Arteta do now?
Kai Havertz improvements
Gabriel Jesus importance
Takehiro Tomiyasu's injury and what it means for January
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November 6, 2023 • 42 mins
PB (@OliPriceBates) and Rory Talks Football discuss Arsenal's mixed week that saw a 5-0 win against Sheffield United followed by defeats against West Ham and Newcastle.
Each game had it's own story and the hosts discuss both on and off the pitch issues ahead of games against Sevilla and Burnley where changes could be made.
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October 26, 2023 • 42 mins
PB & Rory talk Arsenal in the latest episode of the Fresh Arsenal podcast. Please subscribe if you enjoyed! We are also on most podcast providers just search 'The Fresh Arsenal podcast'.
Topics discussed include:
Chelsea and Sevilla performances
Should Arsenal cash in on Partey?
What's up with Odegaard?
Tomiyasu vs. Zinchenko, who deserves to play?
Santiago Gimenez or Ivan Toney?
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October 16, 2023 • 54 mins
PB (@OliPriceBates) is joined by a new signing for the pod, Rory (@Rory_Talks_Ball) to talk about...
Arsenal's season so far
Evaluating the other top clubs and where they'll finish
Raya vs. Ramsdale
Our team to face Chelsea
January signings, Toney vs. Neto
Smith Rowe and exits
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September 19, 2023 • 36 mins
Oli Price-Bates and Pet Berisha are back to discuss the 1-0 win at Goodison Park, the upcoming Champions League return against PSV and a brief look ahead to the North London Derby on Sunday.
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September 6, 2023 • 38 mins
We're back to evaluate the season so far. Reflect on aspects of the Man Utd game, look at our Champions League group. We also look at our squad situation, will Reuell Walters get opportunities, is David Raya in line to start after the break?
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August 31, 2023 • 41 mins
PB (@OliPriceBates) and Pet (@AFCPet) discuss the situation surrounding Gabriel and whether his exclusion from the team is tactical or not.
They also look at our sales and loans to date as well as considering any new signing before the deadline.
There's also talk about how we could line up against Manchester United on Sunday.
Stay tuned to fresharsenal.com throughout deadline day as things develop.
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August 15, 2023 • 69 mins
It's great to be back and in this episode we unpack a lot...
Part 1 - The football
Thoughts on Chelsea/MUtd/Liverpool
Forest game recap - formation
Refereeing - what needs to change?
Part 2 - Transfers
Raya vs. Ramsdale
Timber injury - do we need to market dip? And what type of defender
Outgoings - what needs to happen
Do we need a forward and what style?
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June 13, 2023 • 47 mins
In the first episode of the new season - Oli Price-Bates goes solo to explore an ideal summer transfer window and what that looks like. Keeping it fairly realistic! What are your thoughts? Let us know @fresharsenalpod.
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May 16, 2023 • 51 mins
Oli Price-Bates and Pet Berisha are back to discuss recent events at Arsenal, on and off the field. Topics include:
The contrast in performances vs. Newcastle and Brighton
Did the team give up after City beat Everton?
The manager's substitutions against Brighton
What needs to happen in the summer and who could get a chance in the final two games of the season?
* Pod recorded before the news about Xhaka's departure
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May 5, 2023 • 60 mins
Oli Price-Bates (PB) & Pet Berisha are back review the recent run of games including a crazy 3-3 draw with Southampton, loss to Man City and convinciing win over Chelsea.
Amongst the topics discussed were the and the recent changes to the XI and whether they have come a little too late. The hosts also discuss some of the most recent transfer rumours including mooted moves for the likes of Mason Mount, Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo...
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April 18, 2023 • 53 mins
Oli Price-Bates (PB) is once again joined by co-host Pet Berisha to discuss the latest about Arsenal following two games where the Gunners led 2-0 and drew 2-2.
Amongst other topics, they focus on title chances discussion, Rob Holding and Kieran Tierney in the starting XI and how that is affecting the patterns of play. Plus we look at Arteta's lack of trust in the likes of Smith Rowe and Vieira, with Arsenal heavily reliant on Part...
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March 27, 2023 • 45 mins
Pet Berisha and Oli (PB) reflect on no more cup games and compare that to Man City's schedule, debating if it's good or bad.
We also chat about Bukayo Saka's minutes for club and country, should we be worried about Saka's gametime for club and country and what is next for Emile Smith Rowe after he started and scored for England under 21s, but is struggling for minutes at Arsenal.
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March 17, 2023 • 21 mins
Pet goes solo to give his thoughts on Arsenal's Europa League exit after Arsenal crashed out to a penalty defeat at The Emirates on Thursday evening.
What does this mean for morale and squad shape ahead of Arsenal's 11 remaining Premier League fixtures?
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March 7, 2023 • 59 mins
Oli Price-Bates (PB) is joined by Pet Berisha, as usual, to dissect a crazy afternoon at The Emirates where Arsenal came from 2-0 behind to beat Bournemouth 3-2 thanks to a last-kick strike from Reiss Nelson in the 97th minute.
They also briefly chat about Manchester United's 7-0 drubbing at Anfield.
Commentary on Intro from BBC Raido 5Live
Apologies for Oli's audio, the computer is being fixed ASAP!
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March 2, 2023 • 56 mins
Oli (PB) and Pet are back to discuss back-to-back Premier League wins over Leicester City and most recently Everton.
We talk about Leanardo Trossard's introduction into the starting eleven, Bukayo Saka's brilliance, Gabriel Martinelli's resurgence and much more.
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February 20, 2023 • 21 mins
PB reflects on the 4-2 Villa win, talks about Jorginho and team tweaks ahead of 3 more games in a week.
PB also talks about Nketiah and Xhaka and whether Arteta needs to make changes in those positions.
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