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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.

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal The Athletic

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    • 4.8 • 239 Ratings

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.

    Should Arsenal sell Gabriel Jesus?

    Should Arsenal sell Gabriel Jesus?

    James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss the future of Arsenal's number 9.
    Gabriel Jesus looks a far cry from the player who took us to a new level in the first half of last season, with only four Premier League goals this campaign.
    Have this team out grown him, and should Mikel Arteta look to sell? Or can he get back to the form we know he's capable of?
    Plus, what could Jorginho's contract offer mean for Thomas Partey, and a look ahead to Saturday's home fixture against Bournemouth... Let's hope it's less stressful than last time.
    Produced by Jay Beale.
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    • 35 min
    Havertz and Saka shine in absurd north London derby

    Havertz and Saka shine in absurd north London derby

    Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on another ludicrous north London derby, as Arsenal beat Spurs 3-2 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
    Mikel Arteta's side have showed their maturity since the defeats to Villa and Bayern, and the win over Spurs emphasised their resilience.
    Despite not being at our best, including gifting Spurs two goals, we held on for a deserved and incredibly important win.
    The panel discuss stand-out performers Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka, with the former having his best week in an Arsenal shirt to date.
    Plus, St Totteringham's day, Ben White's antics, and Mikel Arteta's 'Untouchables'.
    3 cup finals down, 3 to go...
    Produced by Jay Beale.
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    • 45 min
    Chelsea crushed - the perfect preparation for Spurs

    Chelsea crushed - the perfect preparation for Spurs

    Ian Stone has Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché on board to look back on a near-perfect performance by the Gunners in that incredible 5-0 defeat of Chelsea - not a bad way to prepare for the North London derby on Sunday. Do we make any changes for Spurs, or stick with the boys who did so incredibly well on Tuesday? Plus: the return of Jurrien Timber, and considerable amounts of love for the continued magnificence of Martin Ødegaard and Kai Havertz. Look out for Amy Lawrence's piece on our new favourite German.

    Presented by: Ian Stone
    With: Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché
    Produced by: Ben Green
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    • 42 min
    Top of the table again!

    Top of the table again!

    Arsenal went to Wolves at the weekend and came away with the necessary win to head back to the top of the table once more and put a dreadful week behind them - and Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke are all about channeling the positivity for this episode of Handbrake Off.  
    It's a case of one down, five more finals to go, then, and it starts on Tuesday with Chelsea. Does Arteta rotate and rest anyone ahead of the North London derby?  

    Presented by: Ian Stone
    With: Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke
    Produced by: Ben Green
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    • 37 min
    How do Arsenal get to the next level?

    How do Arsenal get to the next level?

    Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich.
    Mikel Arteta has lead incredible progress at the club, the panel discuss how success should be considered, and what Arsenal need in order to move to the next stage.
    Plus, with six games remaining in the Premier League, can the Gunners bounce back at Molineux to stay in the hunt for the title?
    Produced by Jay Beale.
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    • 39 min
    Villa dent title hopes, how Arsenal respond is key

    Villa dent title hopes, how Arsenal respond is key

    James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's disappointing home defeat to Unai Emery's Aston Villa.
    The Gunners failed to capitalise on Crystal Palace's victory at Anfield, meaning it's Manchester who lead the way with a 2 point gap at the top.
    The panel discuss whether Mikel Arteta's side have outgrown Zinchenko, and if moving Havertz into midfield was a mistake.
    With Bayern Munich up next in the Champions League, and the tie in the balance, this could be a season defining week - how will Arsenal respond?
    Plus, a thrashing in the WSL as Arsenal beat Bristol City 5-0, and Bundesliga champion, Granit Xhaka.
    Produced by Jay Beale.
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    • 39 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
239 Ratings

239 Ratings

vegangirl57 ,

Absolutely the best

This podcast is wonderful.
Five stars for their depth of knowledge, their ability to discuss and explain without going knackers is rare to find.
I excitedly await each new episode.

Thank you!

Vichel ,

Love this show

My number 1 go to show. Big fan Adrain. I thoroughly enjoy all the analysis and laugh. Job well done. Thanks for taking time from your busy schedules to put on a podcast. Cheers

Bwmk ,

Brilliant

Consistently great show.

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