Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

In this episode I'm joined by Andrew Allen to discuss the 2-1 win over Fulham on Tuesday evening. We start with the good stuff, in particular the goalscoring return for Bukayo Saka, and a really bright performance from Gabriel Martinelli. Then we discuss the injuries to Gabriel and Jurrien Timber, as well as pre-game news about Ben White, and where that leaves us going into the Real Madrid games. What are the options available to Mikel Arteta, who tried to put a brave face on things after the game? And why are we sustaining so many injuries?There's also some detail of our April charity drive: we'll be donating 100% of our Patreon revenue to good causes, including the Arsenal Foundation, as well as supporting our friends at ArsenalVision Podcast as they launch their annual fundraiser - https://justgiving.com/page/avp2025Follow Andrew on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/aallensport.arseblog.comGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast Tim and Jamie analyse Sunday’s 4-0 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday. They talk about the relatively stable starting line up and what that says about what Renee Slegers is trying to create, they analyse the roles played by Chloe Kelly and Jenna Nighswonger, before considering Beth Mead’s continued high output. In part two there are lots of listener questions about the future of the midfield, rest and rotation and the increase in female coaches in the WSL.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog 

In this episode we discuss the big story of the weekend – the appointment of Andrea Berta as the club's new Sporting Director. We chat about the process and the other candidates, the work he has to do this summer, as well as the involvement of Mikel Arteta in the recruitment process. We also examine how the relationship between the two is now pivotal to our chances of success, before answering questions about links to Viktor Gyokeres being the potential summer signing up front, minutes for young players, the back-up goalkeeper situation, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog

In this short bonus episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim chats exclusively to Gunners midfielder Lia Walti. Tim and Lia talk about Wednesday night’s game against Real Madrid, how things have changed under Renee Slegers, Lia taking her coaching badges, how her role has changed this season and the impact of her recent injuries. They also talk about Lia’s new children’s book written with her sister Meret and this summer’s Euros in her home country.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog

In this episode I'm joined by Charles Watts to round-up all the Interlull bits and pieces, starting with an incredible comeback win for Arsenal Women against Real Madrid last night, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri doing things for England, Martin Odegaard's hat-trick of assists, the impending return of Bukayo Saka and how Arsenal might manage that, the upcoming games against Real Madrid and how Mikel Arteta will prepare for them, Martin Zubimendi rumours, the Trent Alexander-Arnold stories from this week, and lots more.Follow Charles on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/charleswatts.bsky.social - and subscribe to his YouTube channel here - https://www.youtube.com/@CharlesWattsAFCnewsGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog

In this celebratory episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie look over Wednesday night’s 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the UWCL, overturning a 2-0 deficit to go through to the semi-finals. They talk about Liverpool being a dress rehearsal, the plan to make Madrid uncomfortable on crosses, the deliveries from Chloe Kelly and the perils of falling in love with a loan player, as well as a coming of age performance from Alessia Russo. Tim and Jamie reflect on the role of the fans too in one of the biggest nights for the club at the Emirates.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblogIf you are a regular listener please consider giving the show a review in your favourite podcast app, thanks!

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie discuss the 4-0 win over Liverpool on Saturday with a focus on Mariona in midfield, Foord and Kelly wide, the setpiece routines, as well as what the match might say about the approach to the Real Madrid game on Wednesday. In part two, they take listener questions including the three songs Tim and Jamie would choose in their Emirates DJ set, and there is also a plea to bring the numbers and the noise on Wednesday night, tickets are still available here: https://www.arsenal.com/tickets/women/2025-Mar-26/real-madrid-cf Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog

In this episode we round-up the involvement of Arsenal players during the Interlull, starting with Myles Lewis-Skelly's goalscoring debut for England, Mikel Merino scoring for Spain, Riccardo Calafiori's injury while away with Italy, and lots more – including discussion of the Nations League and what it all means. We also chat about Gabriel after a load of questions about his possible departure, and answer more of your queries on Alexander Isak and a summer move for him, Andrea Berta, who our player of the season is (at this point), Bukayo Saka's return, a round of the Player Ratings game, and lots more.Here's the Mikel Merino interview referenced: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/mar/20/mikel-merino-im-adapting-to-being-a-striker-i-like-the-contact-i-never-back-downGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast Tim and Jamie dig into the 2-0 UWCL defeat to Real Madrid and ask how much the conditions played into the result, how Arsenal approached the game, trouble managing transition moments against tricky wingers and they discuss Arsenal’s prospects of overturning the deficit. In the second part, there are questions about Rosa Kafaji and Arsenal’s management of young players, struggles with poor surfaces and why the team is struggling to generate threat from setpieces.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog