Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie look back at Sunday's 2-0 win away at Crystal Palace in the Subway Cup quarter-final. They discuss the level of rotation and the impact it had on the performance, as well as the surface. There is discussion over the level of threat Palace carried in the first half and how Arsenal corrected it in the second half. There is some chat about Beth Mead's performances this seaso...

In this episode we look back at Saturday's 1-0 win away to Everton, having experienced the game in different ways. One viewing was much less anxious than the other, so how does that translate into analysis of the performance? We chat about the penalty award and the emphatic take by Viktor Gyokeres, and ask if that might be the confidence boost he really needs. There's also discussion of second half chances, Arsenal hitting the post...

In this episode I'm joined by Kaya Kaynak to discuss a wide range of topics, starting with the EFL Cup draw and the potential of a two-legged semi-final against Chelsea if we win our quarter-final against Crystal Palace. How seriously should Arsenal take this competition? We look at both sides. Then there's discussion of the reaction to the Wolves game and what happens next, some focus on making our attack more effective, Ode...

In this episode we look back at Saturday's last gasp win over Wolves, and try to balance the importance of the three points with the level of performance Arsenal put in. If the manager and the players are unhappy, is it ok for fans to be concerned too? We chat about the slightly surprising back-four selection, especially in the context of Ben White's injury, and discuss first half moments that could easily have changed the complexi...

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie discuss Saturday's 3-1 win over Everton at Goodison Park. They dissect the game and there is discussion over the Little, Cooney-Cross, Mariona midfield and whether it might be the midfield, the fluidity in the performance, Beth Mead playing as a dual 10 with Mariona, the impact of Kim Little going off, Leah Williamson's return and another Olivia Smith banger. In part 2, T...

In this episode I'm joined by James Benge of CBS Sports to talk about Arsenal's 3-0 win over Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday night. We discuss the impact of Noni Madueke who scored twice, and Gabriel Martinelli who chipped in with a cracking goal of his own. We also chat about the influence of Martin Zubimendi, not just last night but his growing importance to this Arsenal team, the return from injury of Gabriel Je...

In this episode we look back at Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, our first loss in 18 games. We chat about the team selection, the goal we conceded and how much that contributed to Mikel Arteta making half-time substitutions. Leandro Trossard drew us level off the bench, but when it looked like a point would do for both sides, Villa won it with the last kick of the game. We analyse the way that goal went in and what we might h...

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie discuss the 2-1 win over Liverpool. They discuss the goalkeeper situation and Renee Slegers' response to the article about dressing room discord from The Athletic. There is discussion about Olivia Smith and her leadership through actions, concerns about the response to the Liverpool equaliser and Renee saying she gave her 'firmest ever' half-time team talk. Stina Blackste...

In this episode I'm joined by Phil Costa to talk about the 2-0 win over Brentford on Wednesday night. We chat about the impactful return of Ben White, Mikel Merino's goal and his crazy stats in 2025, as well as his position in the team. Is he now a centre-forward more than a repurposed midfielder? There's discussion of the goals we scored, how Brentford made life difficult for us in the second half, David Raya's incredible save, as...

In this episode we look back 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. We begin with the team selection and the unexpected absence of William Saliba from the heart of the defence. How did that impact Arsenal, and did it mean the home side amped up what was already going to be an aggressive approach to the game? We assess the performances of both sides when it was 11 v 11, and then the horrendous challenge by Caicedo which...

In this episode I'm joined by Andrew Allen to relive last night's fantastic 3-1 over Bayern Munich. We chat about the way the first half played out, with early domination from the visitors and how, once again, Arsenal's set-piece prowess was an important factor in changing that trajectory. We analyse the first half goal we conceded, before Mikel Arteta's side put in a sensational second half performance to go and win the game. Ther...

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie start by discussing the report from the Athletic about dressing room tensions and concerns over player recruitment and add a little further context. Then there is discussion over dipping TV viewing figures in the WSL and the midday kickoff slot. That is followed by questions over the midfield (as always!), the goalkeeping situation, Jenna Nighswonger and why Arsenal consi...

In this episode we look back on the brilliant 4-1 North London derby win on Sunday afternoon. We chat about the team line-up in the absence of Gabriel and with Mikel

Merino up front, and yet another goal from Leandro Trossard to put us 1-0 up. Then attention turns to Eberechi Eze whose hat-trick was the major talking point of the day. There's so much 'narrative' around him, but a big player delivered in a big, and very rare, way for...

In this episode I'm joined by Tom Canton to chat about the Interlull goings-on. We begin on a positive note after former Gunner Kieran Tierney had a moment to remember for Scotland, before we delve into the Gabriel injury and the subsequent reporting around how predicted absence. How much can you 'blame' the player, and how do managers find the balance when someone says they can play. We chat about what we'll miss with him at the h...

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast Tim and Jamie look back at Sunday's 0-0 draw away at Spurs and consider whether the Renee Slegers project has hit the buffers and what Arsenal can do to climb out of their rut. There is talk about the team selection, the half time double substitution, to what extent issues are psychological, tactical and tied to recruitment and how the team achieves greater consistency. In part 2, Tim a...

In this episode we chat about the international football, including a great day for Ireland, and how Eberechi Eze's brilliant goal for England didn't get the recognition it deserved. Then, in the wake of the Gabriel injury news, we discuss how players view international football in a way that can often be distinct from some fans, as well as exploring the options Mikel Arteta has to replace the Brazilian if he's sidelined for the up...

In this episode I'm joined by Ryan Hunn for a statements episode. I put statements to him, solicited from our Patreon members, which has to either Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree with. Topics covered include Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Sunderland being a reality check, long throws and set-pieces, Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres playing together, our top goalscorers this season, the signing of Eberechi Eze, Man Cit...

In this episode we look back on the 2-2 draw with Sunderland on Saturday evening. Arsenal fell behind in a scrappy first half, but goals from Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard put us ahead before the home side grabbed a late equaliser. We discuss the goals we scored, but particularly the ones we conceded, as they have been so rare of late. For once the defending was found wanting, but could Mikel Arteta have done more with his bench...

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie rake over the bones of the contentious 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Saturday and consider where it leaves Arsenal's season. There is talk about how Arsenal looked to replace Kim Little, Chelsea springing a slight surprise by starting with a back four, a poor opening 15 minutes before a second half redemption arc and there is conversation over the extraordinary decision to dis...