Arsenal play their final game of the season against Southampton on Sunday with 2nd place all but secured. Art de Roché and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to look ahead to the match.They discuss Hale End prospect Max Dowman’s performance for England U17s, the individual moment’s of brilliance we’ve experienced this season and the need for more next campaign.Plus Arsenal's potential transfers this summer and praising the players who look set to leave.Produced by Robby Williams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rice & Raya all-but seal second
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Newcastle at the Emirates. The result all-but guarantees second place, barring an unprecedented defeat at Southampton. The panel discuss Declan Rice and David Raya's performances, and why both players in the running for player of the season. They give Myles Lewis-Skelly, Riccardo Calafiori, Jakub Kiwior and Ben White their flowers after all four thoroughly impressed on Sunday afternoon, a back line nobody would have expected to see play together at the start of the season. Plus hypocritical Howe & Tindall, a welcome return for Kai Havertz, goodbye Tierney and Jorginho, and why securing second place is important for this group. Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Focus on Newcastle & the battle for second
Arsenal play their penultimate game of the season against Newcastle on Sunday in a bid to secure second place this season. Art de Roché and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to look ahead to the match. They discuss the injury concerns going into the game, the lack of midfield options and a potential start up front for Gabriel Martinelli.Plus Arsenal’s open training session this week and potential upcoming transfers.Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Arsenal show their character at Anfield
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 2-2 comeback at Anfield, after being 2-0 down at half time.Despite turning the game around, Mikel Arteta was seething at full time. The panel discuss the manager's comments, after what has been an emotional week for everyone involved at the club. Unlike the Arsenal of old, the second half performance was a reminder of the character and resilience within this current side. Plus Trent Alexander-Arnold booed, Alessia Russo wins WFA player of the year, and the missing piece to Arteta's Arsenal.Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Valiant Arsenal fall short in Paris
Arsenal exit the Champions League after a tough night losing 2-1 (3-1 agg) to an elite PSG side.Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to reflect on a game where Arsenal played really well in the Parc des Princes but couldn't capitalise on their chances. Hear the team speak about those Donnarumma saves, the missed chances, and how Arsenal can build on this going forward. Amy Lawrence drops in to share her thoughts too.Plus we look ahead to Arsenal’s match against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show
The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, James McNicholas (Gunnerblog), Art de Roche and comedian Ian Stone bring you a twice-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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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