The Non-Negotiables: Arsenal Podcast

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Passion. Commitment. Respect. No outrage. No clickbait. Just proper Arsenal conversation. The Non-Negotiables is an Arsenal podcast for supporters who want thoughtful football discussion throughout the season. From Match Previews and Match Reactions to our Week in Football shows, we cover every Arsenal game, the biggest stories from across football, and the tactical, transfer and performance debates that matter most. Continue the discussion with us. Follow The NN Pod for more Arsenal and football content. All our links: https://beacons.ai/thennpod

  1. 15h ago

    E283: "Hull City (h)"

    Gav and Ells look back at the win in Prague, play the Who Am I Game and discuss the upcoming visit of Hull City.

  2. 2d ago

    E282: "Missing in Action" - Carragher vs Aston Villa, Grealish and VAR (Week in Football)

    From Manchester United to Leeds and Newcastle, the managerial pressure is mounting. Gav and Juz begin with Whip Around the Grounds before asking which clubs need a change and which need to give their managers more time. Nottingham Forest's performances also come under scrutiny. VAR then takes centre stage through Jean-Philippe Mateta's sending-off and Estêvão's disallowed goal, opening a wider conversation about the technology's priorities and player safety. The hosts also reflect on a tragic incident in Spanish football. Jamie Carragher's public row with Aston Villa leads into a discussion of club stature, punditry and Unai Emery. Jack Grealish's situation at Everton, West Ham's managerial uncertainty and the remarkable sale of a Kevin Keegan shirt complete this Week in Football. Continue the discussion with us. Follow The NN Pod for more Arsenal and football content. All our links: https://beacons.ai/thennpod Chapters: (00:00) - Arteta's Non-Negotiables & Intro (01:03) - WATG: Matchweek 9 and Managers Under Pressure (02:40) - Michael Carrick and Manchester United's Problems (04:10) - Daniel Farke's Future at Leeds (06:40) - Newcastle's Rebuild and Managerial Patience (08:36) - Nottingham Forest: Performances vs Results (10:13) - Mateta's Red Card: VAR Gets It Right (13:13) - Estêvão's Disallowed Goal and Marginal Offside (16:03) - Tenerife Tragedy and Player Safety (19:17) - Carragher vs Aston Villa: The Legal Threat (21:44) - Unai Emery and the Top-Club Debate (24:27) - Jack Grealish's Everton Absence (27:04) - West Ham's Managerial Change (30:08) - Kevin Keegan's £84,500 Hamburg Shirt (32:41) - Dirk Nowitzki's Autograph Prank

    E282: "Missing in Action" - Carragher vs Aston Villa, Grealish and VAR (Week in Football)

  3. 3d ago

    E281: "That's the Arsenal" - Liverpool 0–1 Arsenal: Havertz's Winner and a Historic Defensive Statement (Match Review)

    Fourteen years without a league win at Anfield. Arsenal finally end that run with a 1–0 victory over Liverpool, making history in the process. For the first time since records began in 2003–04, Liverpool failed to register a single shot on target in a Premier League match at Anfield. Gav and Elliot break down a performance that showed two very different sides of Mikel Arteta's team. From a dominant opening fifteen minutes to the defensive organisation that followed, the conversation explores Arsenal's tactical approach, their drop in passing accuracy and whether the change in momentum was entirely by design. The team selection comes under scrutiny, including Bruno Guimarães versus Myles Lewis-Skelly, Christos Tzolis's return and Eberechi Eze's absence from the starting eleven. There is also plenty to discuss about Noni Madueke's development, Kai Havertz's contribution and Arteta's substitutions. The hosts examine the refereeing decisions, Liverpool's attacking numbers and Arsenal's defensive performance, alongside the post-match reactions in He Said What? They finish by reflecting on the significance of ending the Anfield drought and what this performance says about Arsenal's progress. Continue the discussion with us. Follow The NN Pod for more Arsenal and football content. All our links: https://beacons.ai/thennpod Chapters: (00:00) - Arteta's Non-Negotiables & Intro(01:05) - Arsenal's Long-Awaited Anfield Victory(02:32) - Guimarães or Lewis-Skelly: Arteta's Selection(06:22) - Tzolis, Eze and the Left-Wing Decision(10:06) - Tzolis's Intelligence and Liverpool's Tactical Approach(12:55) - Madueke's Work Rate and Decision-Making(20:01) - Myles Lewis-Skelly and Arsenal's Confidence(21:08) - Liverpool's Early Challenges and the Referee(23:48) - 0-1 | Havertz Scores from Rice's Cross(27:32) - Arsenal's Missed Opportunities(29:16) - Passing Problems and Liverpool's Penalty Claim(34:25) - Liverpool's Crosses and Mac Allister's Miss(36:34) - Second-Half Defensive Control(39:56) - Tzolis's Chance and Alisson's Save(41:09) - Mac Allister, Timber and the Flashpoint(44:57) - Match Metrics: Possession, Passing and Chances(50:19) - Liverpool's Historic Zero Shots on Target(53:12) - He Said What?: The Anfield Post-Match Reactions(55:32) - What Ending the Anfield Drought Means(1:00:04) - Arteta's Substitutions and the Press(1:03:32) - Havertz's Big-Game Performance(1:07:12) - Arsenal's Defence: That's the Arsenal

    E281: "That's the Arsenal" - Liverpool 0–1 Arsenal: Havertz's Winner and a Historic Defensive Statement (Match Review)

  4. 6d ago

    E280: "Liverpool (A)" - Arsenal's Anfield Record, Rice Doubt & Injury Crisis (Match Preview)

    Arsenal head to Anfield with their long wait for an away win against Liverpool hanging over the fixture and growing uncertainty around Mikel Arteta’s team selection. Gavin, Elliot and Justin assess Liverpool’s recent improvement under Andoni Iraola, whether the balance of this fixture has changed, and how much Declan Rice’s availability could matter. With Bukayo Saka unavailable and doubts surrounding Noni Madueke, the lads consider how Arsenal might line up without their usual width. The discussion covers the options at full-back, alternative attacking formations and the possibility of Kai Havertz returning to midfield. They also revisit the League Cup exit at Fleetwood Town, including its implications for the fixture schedule and the controversy surrounding Max Dowman’s dismissal. Elsewhere, the prediction game turns to Chelsea versus Manchester United, with Michael Carrick’s future among the talking points. Coventry versus Sunderland brings the relegation picture into focus, while Who Am I? returns for another round. Continue the discussion with us. Follow The NN Pod for more Arsenal and football content. All our links: https://beacons.ai/thennpod (00:00) - Arteta’s Non-Negotiables & Intro (01:04) - Who Am I?: The Mystery Former Gunner (02:22) - Fleetwood Town: Cup Exit and Fixture Relief (05:09) - Max Dowman’s Red Card and Player Protection (12:39) - Fleetwood: Arsenal’s Biggest Cup Upset? (14:15) - Prediction Game: Chelsea vs Manchester United (17:43) - Manchester United: Carrick’s Future and Player Sackings (23:24) - Coventry vs Sunderland: A Relegation Battle (24:59) - Liverpool (A): Form, Anfield Record and Injuries (27:58) - Declan Rice and Arsenal’s Anfield Confidence (31:51) - Arsenal Lineup: Lewis-Skelly, Hincapié and Attacking Options (36:28) - Havertz or Gyökeres? The Striker Decision (39:36) - Who Am I?: The Reveal

    E280: "Liverpool (A)" - Arsenal's Anfield Record, Rice Doubt & Injury Crisis (Match Preview)

  5. Oct 25

    E279: "The Wall at the Back" - Arsenal 2–0 Everton | Gabriel, Konsa & the Defence-Led Title Challenge (Match Review)

    Arsenal's defence takes centre stage as Gabriel and Ezri Konsa provide the goals in a 2–0 victory over Everton at the Emirates. With another clean sheet and the return of Arsenal's set-piece threat, Elliot, Justin and JJ examine the strength of Mikel Arteta's back line, Gabriel's injury scare and the selection dilemma awaiting William Saliba's return. But while the defenders are delivering at both ends, questions remain about Arsenal's attacking output. The lads discuss the team's tendency to ease off after taking the lead, the performances of Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze, and whether Kai Havertz or Viktor Gyökeres is the better fit up front. Martin Ødegaard's influence and Ben White's contribution also come under the microscope. Elsewhere, refereeing consistency comes into focus following a series of contentious decisions, before He Said What? and a wider discussion about Arsenal's title credentials. The show closes with a look ahead to Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup, including the case for giving academy players their opportunity. Continue the discussion with us. Follow The NN Pod for more Arsenal and football content. All our links: https://beacons.ai/thennpod Chapters: (00:00) - Arteta's Non-Negotiables & Intro(01:20) - 1-0 | Ezri Konsa Converts the Set-Piece Scramble(05:41) - Nicolas Jover's Set-Piece Approach(08:02) - Gabriel & Konsa: Goals, Clean Sheet & Defensive Numbers(13:22) - Konsa's Defensive Display & Growing Influence(16:35) - Saliba's Return: Arsenal's Centre-Back Dilemma(19:33) - Arsenal's Lineup & Selection Decisions(22:25) - Match Flow: Arsenal's Strong Start & Everton's Response(24:09) - Madueke's Threat & Final-Third Decision-Making(27:28) - Ben White's Error & Raya's Intervention(31:06) - Gabriel's Injury Scare: Should He Have Come Off?(35:18) - Gyökeres' Substitution & Midfield Rotation(39:03) - 2-0 | Gabriel Heads Home Ben White's Cross(41:35) - Tony Harrington & the Eight-Second Rule(45:44) - Zubimendi's Collision & More Refereeing Questions(50:16) - Gyökeres, Havertz & Arsenal's Striker Dilemma(54:17) - Eze's Contribution & Ødegaard's Influence(56:56) - He Said What?: Arteta on Konsa, Gabriel & Refereeing(59:57) - The Title Race: Can Arsenal's Defence Carry Them?(01:03:03) - Fleetwood Town Preview: Academy Players & Rotation(01:06:58) - Squad Fitness Concerns & Final Thoughts

    E279: "The Wall at the Back" - Arsenal 2–0 Everton | Gabriel, Konsa & the Defence-Led Title Challenge (Match Review)

  6. Oct 23

    E278: "Everton (H)" - Arsenal's Squad Rotation, Rice's Workload & Liverpool Looming (Match Preview)

    Arsenal return to the Emirates to face Everton after a demanding week against Nottingham Forest and Bayern Munich. Bukayo Saka's injury presents another selection headache for Mikel Arteta, with Liverpool away approaching and questions over how much rotation Arsenal can afford. Elliot, Justin and JJ assess David Moyes' Everton, the prospect of another low block and whether Arsenal need to change their attacking approach. Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze's roles come under discussion, alongside the choice between Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyökeres up front. The lads also examine the workloads of Declan Rice, Gabriel and Martin Ødegaard, and whether the upcoming Fleetwood Town fixture offers an opportunity to manage minutes. Elsewhere, Manchester United's problems are back on the agenda ahead of Bournemouth, while the Prediction Game, Justin's Six Pack and Who Am I? complete the show. Continue the discussion with us. Follow The NN Pod for more Arsenal and football content. All our links: https://beacons.ai/thennpod Chapters: (00:00) - Arteta's Non-Negotiables & Intro(01:15) - Who Am I?: The Everton and Arsenal Career Trail(03:32) - Predictions: Sunderland vs Leeds(06:50) - Manchester United vs Bournemouth(13:16) - Six Pack: Everton's History & Records(17:26) - Arsenal vs Everton: Form, Team News & David Moyes(20:36) - Saka's Absence: Madueke or Dowman on the Right?(22:45) - JJ's Christmas Tree: Two Tens & No Wingers(24:46) - Gabriel & Ødegaard: Can Arsenal Afford to Rotate?(27:05) - Three Points or a Statement Performance?(28:21) - Full-Back Selection: Lewis-Skelly, Timber & Calafiori(29:46) - Rice's Workload, Zubimendi & Midfield Rotation(31:51) - Everton's Low Block: Change the System or Stay the Course?(33:42) - Havertz vs Gyökeres: Arsenal's Striker Selection(35:05) - Arsenal vs Everton: Score Predictions(36:45) - Who Am I?: The Mystery Player Revealed

    E278: "Everton (H)" - Arsenal's Squad Rotation, Rice's Workload & Liverpool Looming (Match Preview)

  7. Oct 22

    E277: "Go On, Call Us Boring" - Arsenal Draw at Bayern, Rice Delivers & Arteta Earns His Praise (Match Review)

    Arsenal leave the Allianz Arena with a point after a 2–2 draw against Bayern Munich. A valuable European result or an opportunity missed? Elliot, Justin and JJ assess the performance, the strength of the opposition and what the result tells us about Arsenal's progress. Bukayo Saka's early injury forces a change of plan, with Eberechi Eze, Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard central to the discussion. The lads examine Noni Madueke's best position, Kai Havertz's contribution, the quality of Ødegaard and Harry Kane's passing, and the penalty awarded against Jurrien Timber. But the bigger conversation is about Mikel Arteta. After recent questions over Arsenal's controlled approach, does this performance against Bayern offer a different perspective? We also discuss the goalkeeping performances, Arteta's substitutions and Arsenal's European ambitions, before He Said What? and a look around the other Champions League results, including another difficult night for Manchester United. Continue the discussion with us. Follow The NN Pod for more Arsenal and football content. All our links: https://beacons.ai/thennpod Chapters: (00:00) - Arteta's Non-Negotiables & Intro(01:23) - Bayern 2-2 Arsenal: A Point Gained or Opportunity Missed?(04:43) - Starting XI: Arsenal's Changes & Bayern's Absentees(09:29) - Saka's Injury & Arsenal's Early Control(11:32) - Noni Madueke: Better on the Left or Right?(14:28) - 0-1 | Eze Opens the Scoring from Ødegaard's Pass(17:05) - Eberechi Eze's Response After Nottingham Forest(21:21) - Ødegaard vs Kane: Whose Assist Was Better?(24:15) - 1-1 | Alphonso Davies Equalises from Kane's Pass(26:16) - Harry Kane's Deep Role & Arsenal's Defensive Shape(30:17) - Half-Time: Havertz & Arsenal's Set-Piece Threat(33:16) - Neuer vs Raya: Who Made the Better Save?(37:59) - 2-1 | Harry Kane Converts After Timber's Handball(41:03) - Declan Rice's Second Wind & Arsenal's Response(43:07) - Arteta's Substitutions: Gyökeres & Lewis-Skelly(44:08) - 2-2 | Declan Rice Equalises After Gyökeres' Return Pass(46:39) - Ødegaard Withdrawn at 2-2: The Right Decision?(49:47) - Match Stats: xG, Bayern's Physicality & Set Pieces(53:55) - Credit Where It's Due: Arteta's Approach Reassessed(57:02) - He Said What?: Arteta & Kane React to the Draw(01:01:38) - Champions League Ambitions: Is the Top Eight Enough?(01:02:31) - Around Europe: PSG, Barcelona & Real Madrid(01:05:08) - Manchester United, Michael Carrick & All or Nothing(01:06:22) - Final Thoughts & Outro

    E277: "Go On, Call Us Boring" - Arsenal Draw at Bayern, Rice Delivers & Arteta Earns His Praise (Match Review)

  8. Oct 20

    E276: "The Arsenal Man" - Ken Friar's Legacy, Arsenal's Job Cuts & Brentford's Rugby Ball Incident (Week in Football)

    Another Premier League weekend, another round of refereeing decisions under scrutiny. Following WATG, After Review returns as Elliot and Gav examine the consistency of officiating, VAR’s high bar and the importance of player safety. At Arsenal, we remember Ken Friar and reflect on his extraordinary contribution to the club. With Arsenal also announcing plans to cut up to 60 jobs, the conversation turns to the balance between modern football’s commercial demands and preserving the culture that makes Arsenal what it is. Elsewhere, a rugby ball kicked into Brentford’s stadium raises serious questions about spectator safety and the pursuit of viral moments. The growing tensions between Real Madrid, Barcelona and La Liga are also on the agenda, before attention turns to Southampton’s training-ground spying controversy and the punishments that followed. Continue the discussion with us. Follow The NN Pod for more Arsenal and football content. All our links: https://beacons.ai/thennpod (00:00) - Arteta’s Non-Negotiables & Intro (01:04) - WATG: Premier League Matchweek 7 (02:19) - After Review: Matchweek 7 Refereeing Decisions (06:30) - Cole Palmer’s Late Challenge & the Second Yellow Debate (09:03) - Brentford vs Liverpool: Yarmoliuk’s Red Card (11:01) - It’s Not a Headbutt: The Violent Conduct Debate (15:15) - Newcastle vs Aston Villa: Botman’s Challenge on Jackson (20:04) - VAR’s High Bar vs Player Safety (21:37) - Remembering Ken Friar: The Arsenal Man (28:55) - Arsenal’s Proposed 60 Job Cuts (33:13) - Arsenal’s Culture: More Than a Football Club (36:13) - The Kroenkes, Ownership & Arsenal’s Identity (39:07) - Brentford’s Rugby Ball Incident & Stadium Safety (44:58) - Real Madrid, Barcelona & the La Liga Feud (49:25) - Southampton Spygate: Tonda Eckert’s Suspended Ban (53:42) - Outro & Next Episode

    E276: "The Arsenal Man" - Ken Friar's Legacy, Arsenal's Job Cuts & Brentford's Rugby Ball Incident (Week in Football)
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Passion. Commitment. Respect. No outrage. No clickbait. Just proper Arsenal conversation. The Non-Negotiables is an Arsenal podcast for supporters who want thoughtful football discussion throughout the season. From Match Previews and Match Reactions to our Week in Football shows, we cover every Arsenal game, the biggest stories from across football, and the tactical, transfer and performance debates that matter most. Continue the discussion with us. Follow The NN Pod for more Arsenal and football content. All our links: https://beacons.ai/thennpod

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