The Grove - An Arsenal Podcast

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The Grove Podcast is an Arsenal podcast for fans who love the club but don’t take themselves too seriously. Match reactions, previews and debates that mix football insight with a little humour; including the uncomfortable truths when they’re needed. Hosted by Arsenal supporters, for Arsenal supporters.🎙️ New episodes after every match. You won't want to miss out - this is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    🎧 180 | Three Games to the Title — West Ham Next

    From Budapest Buzz to West Ham Away: Arsenal Reset for the Final Push Arsenal are Champions League finalists and Episode 180 opens with Tabs still riding the high of Tuesday night’s historic win over Atlético Madrid. But with three Premier League games left and the title now officially in Arsenal’s hands, the focus has to snap back to West Ham away. Tabs reflects on the euphoria of reaching the Champions League final, securing a ticket to Budapest, and the surreal feeling of watching Arsenal return to Europe’s biggest stage after 20 years. But the job isn’t done. Not even close. Tabs is joined by Jamie to break down the emotional comedown after Atleti, the title‑race reset after City’s draw at Everton, and how Arsenal’s mindset shifts from celebration to cold, ruthless focus. They discuss West Ham’s deceptive form, the “three games, three wins, champions” equation, and the tactical questions facing Arteta ahead of Sunday. Then Tabs speaks with West Ham fan Adam Leatherbarrow (Dads Our Job TV) for a full opposition perspective, what’s gone wrong for West Ham, what’s gone right recently, how they view Arsenal, and what they expect from the match at the London Stadium. This episode covers: the lingering joy of reaching the Champions League final how the Atleti win affects Arsenal’s mentality City’s slip at Everton and the title‑race reset West Ham’s form, motivation and survival fight whether Arteta sticks with the Fulham/Atleti XI Declan Rice returning to West Ham with everything on the line why this feels like a penalty shootout where City have already hit the post and why Arsenal must now go blow‑for‑blow until the finish Arsenal are in a Champions League final. Arsenal are top of the league. Arsenal control their destiny. Now it’s West Ham, Burnley, Palace — and the chance to make history. Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app. Find us on socials: @thegroveafc This is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! ---- Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafc Find us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafc Email us here: thegrovepodcast@outlook.com Adam Leatherbarrow / Dads Our Job TV https://x.com/Dadsourjobtv https://youtube.com/@dadsourjobtv?si=7ooKmCN1qckr5STi 🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaard Arsenal Podcast, Arsenal West Ham preview, Arsenal Champions League final, Arsenal Atlético Madrid reaction, Arsenal title race, Premier League run‑in, Arsenal fan podcast, Declan Rice West Ham return, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast.

    1hr 6min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    🎧 179 | Budapest Bound: Arsenal Beat Atlético To Reach The Champions League Final

    Arsenal Reach the Champions League Final After Beating Atlético Madrid | Budapest Awaits | Pre‑West Ham Preview Arsenal are going to the Champions League final and Tabs is absolutely buzzing. After a historic 1–0 win over Atlético Madrid at the Emirates (2–1 on aggregate), the club is heading to Budapest for only the second UCL final in Arsenal’s history, ending a 20‑year wait. This episode is all about joy, catharsis, atmosphere, and what this moment means for the club, the manager, and the fans. Tabs is joined by Jamie to relive every detail of an unforgettable night: the best Emirates atmosphere ever, the emotional release after six years of Arteta’s rebuild, the bravery of the starting XI, the emergence of MLS in midfield at just 19, and the sheer chaos, noise, and belief that carried Arsenal over the line. They also look ahead to who Arsenal might face in the final, Bayern or PSG, and why both options come with their own brand of fear, revenge, and opportunity. Plus: the celebration police, the dressing‑room scenes Declan Rice described as “chaos”, and why this run feels like the culmination of something bigger and more sustainable. To close, the lads briefly turn to the Premier League run‑in and the upcoming West Ham away fixture — because the season isn’t done yet, and the margins are razor thin. Key Talking Points Arsenal reach the 2026 Champions League Final after beating Atlético The greatest Emirates atmosphere Tabs has ever experienced Arteta’s bold lineup choices and the rise of MLS in midfield Why this final feels bigger than 2006 Bayern vs PSG — who do Arsenal want and who do they fear Celebration police, BBC nonsense, and why joy matters Declan Rice on the “chaos” in the dressing room The emotional weight of Arteta’s six‑year rebuild Premier League context Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app. Find us on socials: @thegroveafc This is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! ---- Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafc Find us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafc Email us here: thegrovepodcast@outlook.com 🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaard Arsenal Champions League Final, Arsenal Atlético Madrid, Arsenal UCL 2026, Arsenal podcast, Arteta rebuild, Emirates atmosphere, Arsenal Bayern Munich, Arsenal PSG, West Ham vs Arsenal preview, The Grove Podcast. (VIDEO EDIT)

    1hr 19min

  3. 3 MAY

    🎧 178 | Arsenal Back To Their Best: Fulham Beaten, Atlético Awaits

    Arsenal 3–0 Fulham: Joy, Control, Fresh Legs… and Atlético Next. Post‑Fulham reaction + Champions League semi‑final second‑leg preview Episode 178 is a breath of fresh air as Arsenal finally looked like Arsenal again. Tabs and Andy break down a dominant, controlled, stress‑free 3–0 win over Fulham that brought goals, rhythm, confidence, and the return of key players at exactly the right moment. After weeks of tension, anxiety, and grinding out results, this was the performance Arsenal fans desperately needed: Saka back in the XI Calafiori returning and transforming the left side Lewis‑Skelly’s breakout performance in midfield Trossard, Saka and Gyökeres all sharp and lively No new injuries Players rested ahead of Atlético Madrid Tabs and Andy dive deep into the tactical and emotional reset: how Saka’s presence instantly changes the entire attack why Calafiori’s return unlocks Arsenal’s structure Lewis‑Skelly’s stunning midfield display and what it means for his future the Rice–MLS dovetail and the shift towards a 4‑2‑3‑1 shape the confidence boost after a draining few weeks why this felt like the “real Arsenal” again Then attention turns to Atlético Madrid at the Emirates — a Champions League semi‑final second leg with everything on the line. The episode previews: who starts in midfield on Tuesday whether Arteta sticks or twists tactically how Arsenal can recreate the first‑half control from the first leg the importance of freshness, tempo and early goals why the Emirates crowd could be decisive Key Talking Points: A joyful league win, a rejuvenated squad, and a European night of enormous magnitude ahead. Arsenal 3–0 Fulham: dominance, control, and relief Lewis‑Skelly’s breakout midfield performance Saka’s return and immediate impact Calafiori’s influence on Arsenal’s attacking structure Gyökeres, Trossard and the front line clicking again Tactical tweaks: Rice deeper, MLS interchanging, 4‑2‑3‑1 patterns Champions League semi‑final preview: Atlético Madrid at the Emirates Line‑up dilemmas, rotation, and the emotional stakes Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app. Find us on socials: @thegroveafc This is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! ---- Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafc Find us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafc Email us here: thegrovepodcast@outlook.com 🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #TOTARS #NLD #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #EPL #havertz #calafiori #norgaard Arsenal podcast, Arsenal Fulham reaction, Arsenal 3–0 Fulham, Lewis Skelly midfield, Saka return, Calafiori Arsenal, Champions League semi‑final preview, Arsenal Atlético Madrid, The Grove Podcast. (VIDEO EDIT)

    1hr 46min

  4. 30 APR

    🎧 177 | VAR Controversy in Madrid - Arsenal Bring It Home Level, Fulham Next

    VAR Chaos in Madrid: Arsenal Hold Atlético & Turn Focus to Fulham. Post‑UCL Semi‑Final First Leg Reaction + Premier League Preview . Episode 177 comes straight from Madrid, where Tabs breaks down Arsenal’s 1–1 draw away at Atlético a result that keeps the Champions League semi‑final very much alive, despite one of the most baffling VAR interventions of the season. Tabs goes solo for this one, recording from his windowless Madrid accommodation (a stark contrast to Lisbon) and unpacking a night that had everything: a brilliant first half, a chaotic second half, a stonewall penalty overturned, and a tie that now heads back to the Emirates perfectly poised. This episode covers: the VAR farce that sent the referee to the monitor for a “clear and obvious” error that wasn’t the away‑day experience in Madrid: stadium, atmosphere, policing, and the surreal calm before kick‑off Arsenal’s superb first half: control, composure, and Gyökeres’ ice‑cold penalty the second‑half storm: Atlético’s intensity, the crowd surge, Griezmann hitting the bar, and Arsenal hanging on the handball against Ben White — soft, harsh, European nonsense the overturned penalty on Eze and why VAR is failing the sport the subs, the tactical shift, and the late chances at both ends why 1–1 is a very good result and gives Arsenal total clarity for the second leg the belief that Arsenal can finish the job at the Emirates and book a place in Budapest Then it’s onto Fulham at home, a crucial Premier League match sandwiched between the two legs. Tabs breaks down: the rotation dilemma the physical and emotional toll on the squad Fulham’s form, motivation, and European push the chance to go six points clear before City next play the absurdity of the Burnley match being moved to Monday night at short notice why Arsenal must take advantage of the schedule and keep the pressure on A huge European night dissected, a huge league game ahead, and a season that refuses to slow down. Atlético 1–1 Arsenal: performance, atmosphere, and VAR controversy Gyökeres’ penalty and his standout first‑half display Arsenal’s defensive resilience under pressure The overturned penalty on Eze The handball law and UEFA’s inconsistent application The tie heading back to the Emirates — and why Arsenal should feel confident Fulham preview: rotation, recovery, and the title‑race opportunity Fixture chaos and the Burnley Monday‑night farce Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app. Find us on socials: @thegroveafc This is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! ---- Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafc Find us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafc Email us here: thegrovepodcast@outlook.com 🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #TOTARS #NLD #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #EPL #havertz #calafiori #norgaard Arsenal podcast, Atlético Madrid vs Arsenal reaction, Champions League semi‑final, VAR controversy, Arsenal UCL analysis, Arsenal Fulham preview, Premier League title race, The Grove Podcast. (VIDEO EDIT)

    35 min

  5. 26 APR

    🎧 176 | Arsenal 1–0 Newcastle : Big Win Ahead of Atlético Clash

    Post‑Newcastle reaction + Atlético Madrid preview : Arsenal Go Top Again: Nerves, Injuries & A Champions League Semi‑Final Ahead Arsenal are back on top of the Premier League after a brutally tense 1–0 win over Newcastle but my word, they are making us suffer. Episode 176 dives straight into the anxiety, the relief, and the emotional chaos of a victory that felt like it aged every Arsenal fan a decade. Tabs is joined by Kuziva to break down a match defined by: a brilliantly worked short‑corner routine finished by Eze a second half where Arsenal lost control the crowd’s nerves spilling onto the pitch Odegaard’s moment of frustration with the fans and the sight of players collapsing to the turf at full‑time like a scene from Platoon A big story is the injuries. Havertz off with a groin issue. Eze withdrawn after scoring. Zubimendi hobbling. Timber still not back. Arsenal’s squad is stretched to its limit at the worst possible time — with Atlético Madrid arriving at the Emirates on Wednesday for a Champions League semi‑final. Tabs and Kuziva discuss: whether Arsenal can survive four more 1–0s the fine line between managing minutes and risking players why the team’s effort can’t be questioned, even if the technical level has dipped how the crowd’s anxiety is feeding opponents the tactical impact of losing Havertz and Eze mid‑game the bench options (or lack of them) and what this all means for the run‑in Arsenal are top. Four league games to go. A Champions League semi‑final on the horizon. The suffering is real but so is the opportunity. Arsenal 1–0 Newcastle: relief, tension, and a huge three points Eze’s goal + the short‑corner routine that silenced the doubters Havertz, Eze & Zubimendi injuries — what it means for Atlético Timber still missing and the squad depth concerns Odegaard vs the crowd: the moment that summed up the tension Arsenal’s technical struggles vs their incredible effort The title race: four games left, City breathing down our necks Champions League semi‑final preview: Atlético Madrid at the Emirates Arsenal podcast, Arsenal Newcastle reaction, Premier League title race, Arsenal injuries, Havertz injury, Eze goal, Arsenal Atlético Madrid preview, Champions League semi‑final, The Grove Podcast. Key Talking Points Arsenal 1–0 Newcastle: relief, tension, and a huge three points Eze’s goal + the short‑corner routine that silenced the doubters Havertz, Eze & Zubimendi injuries — what it means for Atlético Timber still missing and the squad depth concerns Odegaard vs the crowd: the moment that summed up the tension Arsenal’s technical struggles vs their incredible effort The title race: four games left, City breathing down our necks Champions League semi‑final preview: Atlético Madrid at the Emirates The Gooner Online Article: https://www.onlinegooner.com/articles/view/arsenal-are-three-games-from-champions-league-glory-so-why-are-some-fans-miserable Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app. Find us on socials: @thegroveafc This is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! ---- Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafc Find us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafc Email us here: thegrovepodcast@outlook.com 🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #TOTARS #NLD #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #EPL #havertz #calafiori #norgaard Arsenal podcast, Arsenal Newcastle reaction, Premier League title race, Arsenal injuries, Havertz injury, Eze goal, Arsenal Atlético Madrid preview, Champions League semi‑final, The Grove Podcast. (VIDEO EDIT)

    1hr 19min

  6. 23 APR

    🎧 175 | 5‑Game Shootout for the Title — It’s On! Arsenal v Newcastle Preview

    Five games. One shootout. One title race that refuses to die. Belief restored, pressure rising, and a huge chance to go top again : Episode 175 arrives with Arsenal staring down the final stretch: five games to decide the Premier League title. After a bruising few weeks and the gut‑punch at the Etihad, Tabs is back in full belief mode and this episode sets the tone for the run‑in. With City edging ahead on goals scored after beating Burnley, Arsenal now have a massive opportunity: two home games before City next play in the league, meaning the Gunners could be six points clear by the time Guardiola’s side return to action. The title race is tight, tense, and absolutely on. Tabs breaks down the state of play, the psychological reset, and why Arsenal must forget the past and attack the final five games with total clarity. There’s also a fascinating stat from Cartoon Steve Bould comparing the remaining opponents’ goal differences and why Arsenal may have the better chance to rack up goals when it matters most. Then it’s over to Tabs and Andy for a full Arsenal v Newcastle preview: expected lineup decisions (Eze left or central? Zubimendi back in?) the physical battle in midfield Newcastle’s awful form and injury issues Ramsdale returning to the Emirates how Arsenal should approach the game tactically why this is a chance to put real pressure back on City score predictions and what a statement win would mean Key Talking Points Arsenal’s title‑race reset after the City defeat Why belief is back — and why it matters City’s win over Burnley and the goal‑difference battle The “five‑game season” Arteta keeps referencing Newcastle preview: form, injuries, danger men, tactical approach Ramsdale’s return and the emotional subplot Arsenal’s lineup dilemmas: Eze, Odegaard, Zubimendi, Timber, Saka Why Arsenal must go “hell for leather” from here Score predictions and expectations for Saturday Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app. Find us on socials: @thegroveafc This is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! ---- Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafc Find us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafc Email us here: thegrovepodcast@outlook.com 🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #TOTARS #NLD #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #EPL #havertz #calafiori #norgaard Arsenal podcast, Arsenal Newcastle preview, Premier League title race, Arsenal five‑game shootout, Arsenal analysis, Ramsdale Newcastle return, Arsenal tactics, The Grove Podcast. (VIDEO EDIT)

    32 min

  7. 20 APR

    🎧 174 | Fine Margins Decide Titles : Arsenal Are Down, But Not Out

    Processing the Etihad defeat, the title‑race fallout, and what Arsenal must do next : Episode 174 picks up 24hrs after Arsenal’s gut‑punch 2–1 defeat at Manchester City, a result that shifts the title race and leaves the fanbase wrestling with pride in the performance but frustration and the sense of a huge opportunity slipping away. Tabs and Andy dive into the emotional and tactical fallout, the Havertz misses, and the bigger question: how did Arsenal let the season reach this point? The pod explores the performance itself , far better than Bournemouth, Southampton or the Carabao Cup final, but ultimately decided by fine margins. Arsenal pressed bravely, created big moments, and limited City to very little in open play, yet failed to take their chances while Haaland took his. Tabs and Andy break down the midfield battle, the tactical bravery, the counter‑attack moments, and the defensive details that shaped the game. But the conversation quickly widens into the deeper issues: the injury crisis and why Arsenal are running on fumes whether this is bad luck, over‑playing, training load… or something systemic the psychological weight of the title race the “clarity” that now exists for the final five games With Newcastle at home up next, the episode looks ahead to what Arsenal must change, who needs to step up, and why the season is not over — even if City now have the advantage. A raw, honest, cathartic episode about pain, perspective, hope and the fight that remains. Key Talking Points Emotional fallout from City 2–1 ArsenalHavertz’s header, the missed moments, and the need to be clinical How Arsenal let the title race become a must‑win at the Etihad Are Arsenal breaking players? Training load vs bad luck Bravery, pressing, midfield battle, counter‑attacks Why the performance was better — but not enough Title‑race maths and the five‑game shootout Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app. Find us on socials: @thegroveafc This is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! ---- Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafc Find us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafc Email us here: thegrovepodcast@outlook.com 🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #TOTARS #NLD #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #EPL #havertz #calafiori #norgaard Arsenal podcast, Man City vs Arsenal reaction, Premier League title race, Arsenal injuries, Havertz miss, Arsenal Newcastle preview, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast. (VIDEO EDIT)

    1hr 11min
  8. 🎧 TGP | Hot Off The Pitch : Man City 2 - Arsenal 1

    19 APR

    🎧 TGP | Hot Off The Pitch : Man City 2 - Arsenal 1

    HOT OFF THE PITCH — Man City 2–1 Arsenal: Fine Margins, Missed Moments & Title Race Reality Check Instant Reaction to Arsenal’s Defeat at the Etihad Arsenal fall 2–1 at the Etihad in a brutal, fine‑margins defeat that shifts the Premier League title race back towards Manchester City. Tabs and Gianluca (The Boy) give their raw, immediate reaction just minutes after full‑time — frustration, emptiness, and the sense of a huge opportunity slipping away. Despite low expectations going in, Arsenal actually showed up: brave pressing, a strong first half, big transitional moments, and a performance far better than Bournemouth, Southampton or the Carabao Cup final. But City took their one big second‑half chance, while Arsenal missed theirs — Havertz’s shot, Martinelli’s rebound, Eze off the post and THAT late 94th‑minute opportunity that could have changed everything. The episode breaks down: the midfield battle lost to Rodri & Bernardothe bravery of the press and why it fadedthe counter‑attack moments Arsenal failed to exploitthe Haaland goal and defensive detailsthe Gabriel–Haaland flashpointthe impact of missing Saka, Timber, Calafiori and Odegaard’s sharpnessthe title‑race maths: five‑game shootout, goal difference pressure, and City’s momentumwhy this is a blow — but not a knockout Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app. Find us on socials: @thegroveafc This is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! ---- Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafc Find us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafc Email us here: thegrovepodcast@outlook.com 🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #TOTARS #NLD #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #EPL #havertz #calafiori #norgaard Arsenal podcast, Man City vs Arsenal reaction, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Havertz miss, Haaland goal, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. (VIDEO EDIT)

    36 min
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The Grove Podcast is an Arsenal podcast for fans who love the club but don’t take themselves too seriously. Match reactions, previews and debates that mix football insight with a little humour; including the uncomfortable truths when they’re needed. Hosted by Arsenal supporters, for Arsenal supporters.🎙️ New episodes after every match. You won't want to miss out - this is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!

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  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    189
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