Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

• Bournemouth punish distracted Arsenal

  It was another disappointing result for Arsenal in the Premier League as they lost 2-1 to Bournemouth. Art de Roché and Jordan Campbell join Ian Stone to reflect on a strange game where both players and the fans possibly had their attention on the big Champions League game to come. Plus, we get excited for the huge second leg against PSG in the Champions League on Wednesday and how Arsenal could overturn the 1-0 deficit. All that and there's the Saliba to Real Madrid rumours and the manager head to head between Jack Wilshere vs. Aaron Ramsey are touched on. Producer: Robby Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Down but not out as PSG lead at half-time

  It was a tough night for Arsenal on Tuesday, losing 1-0 at the Emirates in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final to an excellent PSG side. Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to reflect on the game, finding the positives in a disappointing performance that the team will look to take into the second leg in Paris. The significance of Partey’s suspension, Odegaard’s continued lack of form, and Declan Rice’s all round improvements this season are also discussed. Plus a look ahead to Arsenal’s match against Bournemouth on Saturday where Mikel Arteta’s side are looking to get back to winning ways in the Premier League. Producer: Robby Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The PSG Preview

  Adrian Clarke and French football specialist Tom Williams join Ian Stone to preview Arsenal's Champions League semi-final against PSG. Arsenal ran out convincing winners when these teams met back in October, but the French side have evolved drastically since that night. The panel discuss how both teams have changed, where each will look to hurt each other, and predict the XI's Mikel Arteta and Luis Enrique will go for. Plus Art de Roché drops by to talk about Arsenal's sensational comeback in the Women's Champions League, winning 4-1 in Lyon to book a place in the final. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Eyes elsewhere as Palace punish Arsenal

  Arsenal had one of their more forgettable evenings of the season as they had drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace, Arsenal’s 13th draw of the season. Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to reflect on a disappointing game and performance with both teams possibly distracted by bigger games to come. They speak about the recent errors by Saliba despite being imperious otherwise, and the positives from the match, particularly Jakub Kiwior, Leandro Trossard and the confidence of Myles Lewis-Skelly. Plus, the transfer news regarding Zubimendi and Dean Huijsen, the Gunners for Peace campaign against club’s ‘Visit Rwanda’ sponsorship, and we touch on the huge game we have coming up against PSG. Producer: Robby Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• As easy as it gets at Ipswich

  Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's demolition of Ipswich at Portman Road. Mikel Arteta opted for a strong side, the panel discuss why rhythm and momentum is as important as rest in the lead up to Arsenal's Champions League semi final. Leandro Trossard got the nod up front scoring a brace, the Belgian dovetailed beautifully with Mikel Merino who was deployed in a midfield role. With Thomas Partey suspended for the first leg against PSG, was this perhaps an indication of Arteta’s plans in the Champions League?  After his heroics in Madrid, Gabriel Martinelli was on the scoresheet again — his 50th goal for the club — while Ben White returned to the starting XI, completing the trio of Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka, who hadn't started together since November. With two goals coming from short corners, and 16 being taken across the Brentford and Ipswich games, has Nicolas Jover added some variety to Arsenal's set piece routines? The panel also reflect on Arsenal's 2-1 defeat to Lyon in the Women's Champions League, and look ahead to Crystal Palace's midweek visit in the Premier League. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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