Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal The Athletic
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The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, James McNicholas (Gunnerblog), Art de Roche and comedian Ian Stone bring you a weekly podcast dedicated to Arsenal Football Club. They'll bring you reaction to all the games, expert insight into the inner-workings of the club, including transfers and contracts, and analysis on the women's team too.
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Raya heroics and Ødegaard magic see Arsenal into last eight
James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal reaching the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in 14 years.
Porto did not make it easy, taking the game to extra time and a penalty shoot-out.
Arsenal dispatched their penalties with such confidence, while David Raya took care of the rest saving twice from the spot to send Mikel Arteta's side through.
The panel discuss what this win will do for momentum and belief within this young Arsenal team.
Plus, captain fantastic - Martin Ødegaard, and one of us - William Saliba.
Produced by Jay Beale.
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Kai Havertz the hero in Porto dress rehearsal
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's dramatic win over Brentford.
Our summer signings showed their worth with Declan Rice getting his sixth goal of the season, and Kai Havertz bagging a lane winner as he did in the reverse fixture.
Aaron Ramsdale returned to the side with David Raya ineligible to face his parent club, and made an unfortunate error to gift Brentford an equaliser before half time.
The panel discuss whether Mikel Arteta's decision to bring in a new keeper was justified, but also give Ramsdale credit for how he recovered in the second half.
Plus, the brilliant Benjamin White, and a preview of Tuesday's Champions League tie against Porto.
Produced by Jay Beale.
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Mikel's multifunctional midfield & durable defence
James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss how Arsenal's versatility is causing problems for the opposition.
The panel analyse how Declan Rice and Benjamin White have have been deployed differently of late, helping Mikel Arteta's side be unpredictable.
Plus, a preview of Saturday's game vs Brentford where Ramsdale will return.
Produced by Jay Beale.
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Who put the ball in the Sheffield net?
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's thrashing of Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
The Gunners are in some form, having scored 31 goals in their last 7 league games, conceding just 3 times.
The panel talk about the charisma in the squad, analyse how Mikel Arteta deployed Declan Rice offensively, and ask whether Kai Havertz has made the centre forward position his own.
Plus, Saliba's passing, our 10,000th goal, and Russo's winner in the North London derby.
Produced by Jay Beale.
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The evolution of Gabriel Magalhães & tactical variation through adaptability
With our Brazilian centre half having an exceptional season, Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to give Gabriel Magalhães his flowers.
The panel also discuss whether Arsenal were too one dimensional last campaign, analysing how they've evolved tactically, particularly through variation.
Plus, February's goal of the month... safe to say there were a few to choose from.
Produced by Jay Beale.
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Relentless pressing suffocates Newcastle
Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 4-1 thrashing of Newcastle.
After a disappointing performance in Porto, this was the perfect response. The panel analyse how Arsenal, led by Martin Ødegaard, never let the Magpies settle, pressing relentlessly from the first minute.
Plus, pre match penguins, Jorginho the controller, and an atmosphere to remember.
Produced by Jay Beale.
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