Gooner U: Arsenal FC Fancast

Dov Frankel and Keith Altavilla
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Join your hosts, Keith and Dov, in the classroom to learn about Arsenal, Premier League, and Soccer (Football). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. FEB 23

    428: Spurs Pays Their Bills

    PL #27-28 at Wolves, Spurs. From USA hockey gold and a “Miracle on Ice” nod 🥇 to Arsenal’s FA Cup trip to Mansfield, Saka’s new contract ✍️, injury timelines, a wild 2–2 at Wolves, and a 4–1 North London Derby smash-up featuring Eze & Gyökeres braces — plus MLS kickoff chaos. YouTube Channel: @GoonerU View this episode on YouTube Social Links: InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XDov on LetterboxdSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=gooner Highlights: Wolves vs. ArsenalSpurs vs. ArsenalLinks: ‘Sweden cannot perform like Tottenham’: Swedish politician mocks Spurs (The Athletic)Bukayo Saka signs new long-term contract (arsenal.com)Alternate Titles: Battered Everywhere They Don’t GoEven the BestQuite a MixNo Es BuenoA Little SpursyMust Have Been a FoulWorld Class DivesPotential PotholesCentrally Located SakaExpletives Around ChelseaMore Like Wigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 14m

  2. FEB 16

    427: Ironmongery

    PL #26 at Brentford, FA Cup Round 4 vs. Wigan Athletic, set-piece battles, Madueke header, and that late Martinelli chance 😬 Squad rotation and mounting injuries — Havertz out, Ødegaard’s minutes managed 👀 Eze’s inconsistent role ⚡, Spurs shake-up — Thomas Frank out, Igor Tudor in before the North London Derby 🧨 Plus the FA Cup “easy path” debate and the Major League Soccer 2026 format shift 🗓️👕 YouTube Channel: @GoonerU View this episode on YouTube Social Links: InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XDov on LetterboxdSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=gooner Highlights: Brentford vs. ArsenalArsenal vs. Wigan AthleticLinks: MLS Jersey Week: See every new kit for the 2026 season (MLSSoccer.com)Alternate Titles: Arsenal SilverWho Are They?Look Like ChewbaccaInsecure EnoughLevel of UnrealityCheesemongerPoor WiganJust Too GoodOwen GoalWolves Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 16m

  3. FEB 9

    426: The Points in Hand

    EFL Cup Semi-Final Leg 2 vs. Chelsea, PL #25 vs. Sunderland, the Champions League format debate 🌍, five-sub tactics and “closers” 🔄, January window fallout with the Zinchenko exit and academy pathways 🧒➡️🔴⚪️, key injury updates on Saka 🚨, Ødegaard ⏱️, and Merino 🏥, Arsenal Women lifting the inaugural Women’s Champions Cup 🏆, Messi ↔️ Newell’s Old Boys rumors 🇦🇷, Carabao Cup semifinal control vs Chelsea 🎯, and a Sunderland win powered by Zubimendi 🚀 and a Gyökeres brace ⚡️⚡️ YouTube Channel: @GoonerU View this episode on YouTube Social Links: InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XDov on LetterboxdSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=gooner Highlights: Arsenal vs. ChelseaArsenal vs. SunderlandLinks: Alternate angles of Dominic Solanke's scorpion kick goal (Reddit)Olivier Giroud Goal | FIFA Puskas Award 2017 Winner (YouTube)Arsenal complete after hours transfer for 'substantial fee' on deadline day (FourFourTwo)Lionel Messi strikes 'agreement' to leave Inter Miami after club VP admits to 'working' on deal (Football365)Martin Odegaard ‘a matter of days’ and Bukayo Saka to make Arsenal return ‘soon’ – Mikel Arteta (The Athletic)Arsenal’s Mikel Merino expected to be out for considerable period with foot injury (The Athletic)Alternate Titles: So Much CurlingWizards ErasureJust Too SmallJust Too GoodYour Best Won’t DoGalácticos VoodooMile High FCThat’s a ReliefBen White’s Spirit AnimalRaises the Floor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 23m

  4. JAN 26

    425: A and a Half

    Champions League LP #7 at Inter Milan, PL #23 vs. Manchester United, transfer news, table updates, lineup rotation, and more! YouTube Channel: @GoonerU View this episode on YouTube Social Links: InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XDov on LetterboxdSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=gooner Highlights: Inter Milan vs. ArsenalArsenal vs. Manchester UnitedLinks: Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri travelling to complete Marseille loan move (The Athletic)Why are the EFL Cup semifinals played over two legs? (AS USA)Alternate Titles: They Got BitHappy AccidentNot Even HopeNot Quite FiringThe Python SqueezeThose Guys Bring ItA Bad Day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m

  5. JAN 19

    424: Ox in the Box

    Arsenal grind through a wild week — Carabao Cup chaos at Chelsea, a frustrating stalemate at Forest, Saka reminding everyone why he’s HIM, and big-picture talk on title races, Europe, and what actually matters in January. ⚽️📊🔍 YouTube Channel: @GoonerU View this episode on YouTube Social Links: InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XDov on LetterboxdSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=gooner Highlights: Chelsea vs. ArsenalNottingham Forest vs. ArsenalLinks: Who decides whether a goal is an own goal? (YouTube)Senegal vs. Morocco AFCON final highlights (YouTube)Team USA Home Kit 2026 World Cup leak (Footy Headlines)Team USA Away Kit 2026 World Cup leak (Footy Headlines)Alternate Titles: Frequent Flyer MilesPlucky UpstartsPerfectly ChelseaZubimendi Just LaughsOverstuffed Locker RoomThe Most Ben White FoulLong Way to WiganPseudo-Sash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 21m

  6. JAN 12

    423: Respect the Opposition

    PL #21 vs. Liverpool, FA Cup R3 at Portsmouth; 🔐 Saka contract extension talk and what it means for the academy pipeline, 🌧️ a chaotic Arsenal–Liverpool draw in extreme conditions, ⏱️ the stoppage-time Martinelli–Connor Bradley incident and fallout, 🩹 injury impacts and defensive depth concerns with Hincapié and Lewis-Skelly, 🏟️ the FA Cup trip to Fratton Park, 🔄 heavy rotation and a disjointed showing vs Portsmouth, 🎯 a Martinelli hat trick from set pieces, ❌ a missed Madueke penalty and his overall form, 🏆 the Player of the Week debate, and 😲 FA Cup shocks around the league. Updated on 1/13/26 to fix the chapter markers. YouTube Channel: @GoonerU View this episode on YouTube Social Links: InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XDov on LetterboxdSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=gooner Highlights: Arsenal vs. LiverpoolPortsmouth vs. ArsenalLinks: Bukayo Saka agrees new five-year Arsenal contract (The Athletic)Macclesfield FC v Crystal Palace Highlights (YouTube)Alternate Titles: The Prodigal SonA Decent RunAs Celebrities DoWhy They Play the GamesWitness ProtectionNot PrettyThe Bad Cop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 13m

  7. JAN 5

    422: Racking Up Points

    PL #19 vs. Aston Villa, PL #20 at Bournemouth; from Junior Gunners & World Cup lottery clarity 🎟️ to Chelsea chaos 🤯, big wins vs Villa & Bournemouth 💪, and a proper Player of the Week debate (Rice 🆚 Gabriel). Plus — Arsenal top at the halfway point 👀🔴⚪ YouTube Channel: @GoonerU View this episode on YouTube Social Links: InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XDov on LetterboxdSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=gooner Highlights: Arsenal vs. Aston VillaBournemouth vs. ArsenalTitles: By Any Means Necessary Must Be a Great PlayerI Don’t Do MathThis Team Finds a WaySqueaky Bum TimeBrain-Bendingly FoolishNot JokingIn the Doghouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m

  8. 12/29/2025

    421: Semi-Panenka

    EFL Cup QF vs. Crystal Palace, PL #18 vs. Brighton; Junior Gooner Q&A time 🧠 (ref kit colors & Fortnite Arsenal wheels 🎮), a dramatic Carabao Cup match vs Palace 🧤, Rice at RB vs Brighton, set-piece/own-goal madness, Raya & Kepa coming up big, all THREE Gabriels together again, plus mascots explained and the flopping/diving discussion 🤔 YouTube Channel: @GoonerU View this episode on YouTube Social Links: InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XDov on LetterboxdSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=gooner Highlights: Arsenal vs. Crystal PalaceArsenal vs. BrightonLink: Historical Arsenal KitsAlternate Titles: Not as Old as He LooksLike We Scored All Over AgainButt Sponsorship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m
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Join your hosts, Keith and Dov, in the classroom to learn about Arsenal, Premier League, and Soccer (Football). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Dov Frankel and Keith Altavilla
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    157
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Dov Frankel and Keith Altavilla
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    Gooner U: Arsenal FC Fancast