The Non-Negotiables: Arsenal Podcast

rom stadium blueprints to dressing room balance — this week’s conversation ties it all together.
The lads break down Arsenal’s ambitious Emirates expansion plans, exploring how the project could reshape matchday atmosphere, commercial growth, and the club’s long-term identity.

They revisit lessons from the original Highbury move, debate whether a temporary switch to Wembley could derail momentum, and examine how the board’s real esta...

🎧 Episode 133 — “Hammered: Gunners Go Top ”

Arsenal hit the summit after dismantling West Ham — and the lads are loving it. Gav, Ells and Jus are back together to unpack another dominant win, the injury that dampened it, and the performances that defined it.

They dig into Odegaard’s setback, Declan Rice’s ice-cold goal against his old club, and the ongoing VAR farce that somehow finds new lows every week. Saka’s penalty, finishing f...

Arsenal took care of business in Europe, outgunning Olympiacos at the Emirates. We break down the lineup calls, Martinelli’s poacher’s finish, the control-versus-clinical debate, and the nervy swing with that disallowed goal. We also spotlight the fullbacks (Myles’ emergence, Ben White’s minutes and fitness) and ask if our “silly bookings” risk creeping back in.

Part Two dives into Saliba’s new deal and a West Ham preview under a ne...

Episode 131: "Heads above the Tyne"Arsenal’s trip to St James’ Park had it all — missed chances, VAR drama, and a dominant performance that the scoreline couldn’t quite capture. Gav, Ells and Juz break down the big penalty calls, Rice’s midfield masterclass, Timber’s standout display, and the new faces bedding in. We also look back at lessons from last season, the media narrative around Arsenal, and whip around the rest of the Prem...

Episode 129 — The Non-Negotiables

Arsenal navigate a tricky week with plenty to talk about. We kick off with the Port Vale recap, asking if the Gunners are becoming a little predictable or even boring. The discussion moves into system & player roles, and whether sitting back after taking the lead is a growing theme.

Injuries remain front and centre, with concerns over Saliba and Saka, while doubts grow around Gyökeres and his fit...

The Non-Negotiables return after Arsenal’s draw with Manchester City at the Emirates. Gav, Justin and Ells break down Arteta’s controversial starting XI, why the Gunners looked conservative from the off, and whether the manager’s mentality is holding the team back in big games.

We also get into Haaland’s inevitability, Bernardo Silva’s antics, Martinelli’s brilliant equaliser, and the frustration of settling for a point when City we...

Episode 128 – It’s Always Sunny in Bilbao

Arsenal open their Champions League campaign with a win away at Athletic Bilbao. Gav, Jus, and Ells break down the performance: Rice’s early booking, Merino’s unclear role, and how Timber and Mosquera kept the defense rock solid.

The lads debate Arteta’s “finishers” vs starters after Trossard and Martinelli came off the bench to win the game, and look ahead to a huge clash with Manchester...

The lads break down Arsenal's commanding 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, analyzing the surprise team selection that saw Merino start and Rice rested.

They discuss whether this represents the best Premier League squad ever assembled, debate Gabriel's claim to being Arsenal's second-greatest defender of all time, and examine the promising full home debuts of Eze & Mosquera.

Plus: Richard Keys loses his mind over squad r...

Arsenal are back! After (allegedly) surviving their first injury-free international break in over a decade, the lads break down all the international action including Odegaard's masterclass for Norway, Rice's continued set-piece wizardry, and Noni Madueke's England breakthrough.

The boys dive deep into Chelsea's 74 charges for agent payment violations during the Abramovich era, discuss the madness of Mudryk's cow stem cell ban story...

The Non-Negotiables return with a packed episode covering Arsenal through the international break and beyond. The lads dive deep into Mikel Merino’s hat-trick heroics for Spain against Turkey, debating whether Arsenal are getting the best out of the midfielder. Declan Rice’s leadership credentials take center stage, with the hosts exploring his influence on young Arsenal talents like Myles Lewis-Skelly and Max Dowman, and whether h...

The lads are back with an impromptu episode breaking down Arsenal’s massive summer transfer window and the media fallout from Anfield.

*Transfer Window Deep Dive:* Andrea Berta’s first window as sporting director brought 8 new faces to Arsenal - but did we address our real needs? We dissect the signings of Kepa, Mosquera, Hincapi, Zubimendi, Norgaard, Madweke, Eze, and Jokeres, plus the ongoing struggles with player sales.

*B...

Arsenal’s unbeaten run against the “Big Six” comes to an end at Anfield — but was it really as bad as the pundits made out? The lads break down the 1–0 defeat to Liverpool, the injury chaos, and the debut of Eberechi Eze, with guest Garr joining from the Arsenal Barcelona Supporters’ Club.

We get into:

• Saliba’s early injury and Mosquera’s trial by fire at Anfield
• Rice on set-piece duty & the outswinger debate
• Zubimendi’s two ha...

Arsenal put five past Leeds — but injuries to Saka, Ødegaard, Havertz and White loom large as the Gunners head to Anfield. The lads break down a chaotic Carabao Cup night for Man United, West Ham’s collapse, and the new format debate, before diving into the Champions League draw, Nelson’s Palace links, and the big transfer question: Kiwior or Hincapié?

Part Two looks ahead to Liverpool away:

• Who fills the void if Ødegaard doesn’t...

Ep. 121 – The Good, The Bad and The Injuries

Arsenal 5–0 Leeds at the Emirates! The lads break down a weekend of highs and lows — from Eberechi Eze’s dream unveiling with Ian Wright to another Hale End star lighting up the pitch, plus Victor Gyökeres silencing the noise with a brace. Timber was outstanding, Odegaard looked freer than ever… but injuries to Saka, Ødegaard, Havertz and White leave big questions ahead of Anfield.

We also...

A whirlwind 48 hours for Arsenal fans:

Meltdown over Trossard’s surprise pay rise…

Despiar at Kai Havertz’s knee scare…

Jubilation as Arsenal hijacked Spurs’ move for Eze.

The lads go Back to the Future to make sense of it all

Plus:

Why players going on strike is a growing trend

What Eze actually brings to Arsenal’s squad

Is there a JFK style conspiracy over Havertz February Hamstring injury

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Arsenal victorious at Old Trafford.

Arsenal opened the season with a gritty 1-0 win at Old Trafford. It wasn’t pretty, but three points were all that mattered.

Gav, Jus and Ells break down the starting XI, Arteta’s subs, and the impact of the new boys Zubimendi and Gyokeres. We also debate whether Martinelli vs Madueke will define the left wing this season, how Saliba and the backline already look polished, and discuss the media ...

The team returns with a full Premier League season preview — from relegation dogfights to the battle for Europe. Gav, Juz and Ells make their exact predictions on who finishes where, the first manager sacked, top scorer, Player of the Season and more. Expect strong opinions, bold hot takes and plenty of laughs along the way — including why “Romero is Mustafi,” why Brentford had “the stairs taken,” and whether Pep Guardiola even fin...

Pre-Season Performance vs Athletic Bilbao

• 3-0 win with goals from Gyokeres, Saka and Havertz
• Starting lineup close to full strength
• More direct attacking play, getting the ball forward quickly to attackers

Tactical Changes and Player Performances

• Double pivot of Rice & Zubimendi
• Odegaard playing slightly more advanced, looking to feed Gyokeres quickly
• Martinelli and Saka both making more cen...