The Dispatch: The Official Arsenal News Update

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Get breaking news and insider views straight from the heart of the club.  Join Frimmy and Josh every week as they bring you everything you need to know about that week in Arsenal FC. As the club's official podcast, we bring you the news before it breaks, along with insight you won't find anywhere else. Whether we're at Emirates Stadium, on the road, broadcasting from Sobha Realty Training Centre or exploring Hale End, we get our microphones into the corners of the club only we can reach.  Follow/Subscribe now so you never miss an episode, and watch the full video version at www.arsenal.com and our official app.

  1. 5D AGO

    Martin Ødegaard Joins the Dispatch: New Year, New Signings & Huge Games Ahead

    We’re kicking off 2026 with a packed episode of The Dispatch. Frimmy and Josh are back to break down the run of festive fixtures and look ahead to two huge matches: tonight’s Premier League clash with Liverpool and our third-round tie FA Cup against Portsmouth. You’ll hear from Mikel Arteta on Leandro Trossard, plus an exclusive Captain’s Call from Martin Ødegaard ahead of a crucial run of games. And that’s not all, the whole gang are here, with Gian and Emma giving you the inside info on club happenings - including signing day for new Arsenal Women recruit Smilla Holmberg. If you’ve been wondering how Arsenal are shaping up for the new year, this is the episode you don’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    29 min

  2. 12/30/2025

    2025 Review: Silverware celebrations, deadline day signings and how Thierry Henry saved Christmas!

    In a Dispatch audio exclusive, Josh James is joined by stand-in co-host and friend of the podcast Emma Holbrook to look back on a memorable 2025 across both the men’s and women’s teams. Josh and Emma dive into their stats spreadsheets to pick out the standout moments from the calendar year. From Real Madrid ties for both sides in the Champions League, to the women’s incredible celebrations in Europe and their crowning as Club of the Year at the Ballon d’Or, there was no shortage of highlights to choose from. We also go behind the scenes on some of the biggest stories of the year, including the signing of Eberechi Eze and Ian Wright’s interview with him, deadline day arrival Chloe Kelly, Gyokeres joining while on tour in Singapore, and Olivia Smith becoming a record signing for the women’s team as Declan Rice stepped in to conduct her first interview. There is also time for Josh to explain how Thierry Henry saved Christmas, plus a look ahead to the women’s involvement in the first ever FIFA Champions Cup in 2026. For more Arsenal news and the full video version of this podcast head to Arsenal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    36 min

  3. 12/23/2025

    Freddie Hudson on Arsenal in the Community - Podcast exclusive extended interview

    In a Dispatch audio exclusive, we hear an extended interview with Arsenal’s Director of Community Freddie Hudson about the work of Arsenal in the Community and the value it delivers. You will have a heard a bit from Freddie in last week’s episode but that barely scratched the surface on Feddie’s 37 years at the club and the number of projects he has overseen during his time here. Freddie sat down with Frim and Josh to discuss the crucial work they undertake in north London and further afield, what the future of Arsenal in he Community looks like, and how it felt to receive his MBE from the Prince of Wales. For more on Arsenal in the Community, the latest Gunners news and a full video version of this podcast head to Arsenal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    33 min

  4. 12/17/2025

    Arsenal in the Community with Myles Lewis Skelly. Plus: Per Mertesacker, Freddie Hudson, AWFC Sports Personalities

    What is Arsenal in the community and what work does it do? This week’s episode of The Dispatch sees us sitting down with Arsenal’s Director of Community Freddie Hudson for an exclusive conversation about the work of his team and the values that drive it. Over the course of an in-depth discussion, Freddie speaks to Frim and Josh about his 37 years at the club and how the work of Arsenal in the Community impacts supporters in north London and around the world. We also hear from Myles Lewis-Skelly, who looks back fondly on the time he spent doing work experience with the community team. The conversation followed Saturday’s Premier League fixture vs Wolves, that saw us celebrate 40 years of Arsenal in the Community with a number of different activities in the Hub and at Emirates Stadium. Elsewhere in the episode, we preview Chloe Kelly’s nomination for BBC Sports Personality of the Year ahead of Thursday night’s ceremony and point to Michelle Agyemang and Mariona Caldentey’s nomination for Young Sports Personality of the Year and World Sport Star respectively. Friend of the show Per Mertesacker also features, speaking to Josh about the philosophy and principles that define his leadership of our academy. For more on Arsenal in the Community, the latest Gunners news and a full video version of this podcast head to Arsenal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 min

  5. 12/10/2025

    Behind the Scenes at Sobha Realty Training Centre with Ethan Nwaneri, David Raya and Gabriel Jesus

    his week, The Dispatch is taking you somewhere you may never have been before… behind the scenes at Sobha Realty Training Centre. Josh and Frimmy head to our training ground to give you a rare glimpse into what goes on during a club media day - chatting to players, uncovering a few training-ground secrets, and exploring the spots where mics and cameras usually aren’t allowed. You’ll hear from Ethan Nwaneri on his unusual Christmas traditions, David Raya on staying focused, and Gabriel Jesus on his return to first-team action. Plus, our hosts break down the signing of Ecuadorian twins Edwin and Holger Quintero and look ahead to the Champions League trip to Bruges. You can find the latest Arsenal news, and watch the full video version of this podcast over at Arsenal.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    25 min

  6. 12/03/2025

    “It’s nice to get into the rhythm again” Ødegaard on returning from injury. Plus, Chelsea reflection and 'The Double' at the FSAs

    It’s been a huge week for Arsenal, and Frimmy and Josh are back on The Dispatch to take us behind the scenes at the club. With three massive games against Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and Tottenham now behind them, the boys reflect on the visit to Stamford Bridge whilst looking ahead to Wednesday’s home clash versus Brentford. We also hear from captain Martin Ødegaard, who shares his thoughts with Josh on those matches and what it feels like to return to action after injury. There’s plenty to celebrate too, as Arsenal scooped “The Double” at the Football Supporters’ Awards, with Alessia Russo and Declan Rice both picking up Player of the Year honours. You’ll hear exclusively from both winners on the podcast. Emma Holbrook also joins to discuss Arsenal Women’s return this weekend versus Liverpool, as well as giving the inside scoop at the club. For the latest Arsenal news and to watch the full video version of this show head to Arsenal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    31 min

  7. 11/26/2025

    The inside view on THAT North London Derby. Plus: hear from Arteta, Trossard and Podolski!

    Following our 4-1 victory in the North London Derby, there was little need to persuade Josh and Frim to head back into the studio for another episode. The latest edition of The Dispatch arrives during a big week for our men’s team and we’re back with a jam-packed instalment to match, bringing you the latest news and behind-the-scenes insight from Emirates Stadium. Our hosts reflect on that emphatic victory over Spurs and Ebere Eze’s stunning hat-trick, lifting the lid on what it was like to witness that breath-taking performance from the stadium sidelines. We also have exclusive words from goalscorer Leandro Trossard and manager Mikel Arteta on Hincapié’s sensational debut. Our attention then turns to the Champions League and tonight’s huge game against fellow pace-setters Bayern Munich. Ahead of the tie, the pair look back on some of their favourite European nights at Emirates Stadium and discuss recent clashes with the German giants. Josh also sits down with former Gunner and World Cup winer Lukas Podolski, who shares the story of his first call with Arsène Wenger, what convinced him to join the Gunners, and whether we might see him back at the club in an official role. Follow The Dispatch now so you never miss an episode, and head to Arsenal.com for the full video version and the latest Gunners news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    31 min

  8. 11/21/2025

    Arteta Speaks Ahead of the North London Derby

    In this special edition of The Dispatch, we bring you the full press conference from manager Mikel Arteta ahead of the North London Derby against Tottenham Hotspur. Arteta provides updates on the latest injury news, including the fitness of Gabriel Magalhães. He also shares his thoughts on the team’s approach to the match against Spurs. We will face Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium at 16:30 on Sunday, 23 November 2025. For more of the latest Arsenal news head to Arsenal.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    22 min
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Get breaking news and insider views straight from the heart of the club.  Join Frimmy and Josh every week as they bring you everything you need to know about that week in Arsenal FC. As the club's official podcast, we bring you the news before it breaks, along with insight you won't find anywhere else. Whether we're at Emirates Stadium, on the road, broadcasting from Sobha Realty Training Centre or exploring Hale End, we get our microphones into the corners of the club only we can reach.  Follow/Subscribe now so you never miss an episode, and watch the full video version at www.arsenal.com and our official app.

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