THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE

• MAX DOWMAN SHOW

  Arsenal smashed Newcastle in pre-season and the boys are BUZZING. 🎙️ On this episode: Max Dowman breaks the internet with a generational performance – is he our Yamal? Viktor Gyökeres gets the Ian Wright seal of approval from Matt – 25-goal season incoming? Mikel Merino the midfielder... but now with goal-scoring powers? Odegaard looking refreshed and ready to bang Defensive concerns – why do Arsenal concede with so few shots? Kai Havertz – where does he fit when Gyökeres starts? Spurs up next in pre-season – will Viktor make his debut? This was a knee-jerk, chaos-fueled, optimistic banger of a pod. If you're not onboard yet, hop in. 💥 Subscribe to the podcast for instant reactions and spicy takes. 🔗 Support the pod and access exclusive content: https://patreon.com/thearsenalopinion 📰 Read the blog: https://le-grove.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• MONSTER EZE RUMORS - THE PERFECT SUMMER? (LATER DROP)

  It’s a Friday Therapy Session and the vibes are ✨toxic positive✨. Pedro, Jonny, and Jacob get giddy over Victor Gyökeres taking the iconic 14 shirt and what that means for Arsenal’s striker fortunes. The boys also dig into Eze-mania, the logic behind the Isak non-move, and why this transfer window might be Arteta’s most mature yet. This one is for the Wenger babies, the tattoo gamblers, and anyone who thinks 13 Premier League goals is “dreaming big.” We cover: 💥 Gyökeres takes the 14 — arrogance or alpha move? 🧠 Isak waits too long — did Arsenal dodge a bullet? 🔥 Eze to Arsenal? The Wenger DNA lives on. 😤 Havertz vs. Big Vic — who starts vs. United? 🧊 Jacob gets flamed for being midly realistic 🧬 Arsenal’s pivot to “ready-to-win” signings 🥲 Why Johnny thinks Gyökeres might be Kane 2.0 (without the through balls) It’s a banger of a pod, soaked in hot takes and a bit of nostalgia. Come for the striker war, stay for the Wenger ball love-in. 💌 Sign up to the newsletter: https://le-grove.co.uk 🔐 Support the pod & access bonus content: https://patreon.com/thearsenalopinion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• WINGFIELDER DREAMS FADING?

  Pedro and Jacob dive into a late-night session after the mood hits rock bottom. Is the Gyökeres deal real or just a smokescreen for something grander? Why are Arsenal quibbling over pennies? And are we really about to watch Madueke fund Xavi Simons to Chelsea? 🔥 Topics include: Isak rumors and why the window feels fishy Arteta vs. Berta: A philosophical clash? Eze, Rodrygo… or nothing? Can Arsenal actually sell anyone? The ghost of the war chest strikes again 💌 Sign up to the newsletter: https://le-grove.co.uk 🔐 Support the pod & access bonus content: https://patreon.com/thearsenalopinion This one’s for the transfer conspiracy theorists, the deal obsessives, and the squad planners. Listen instantly—before Arsenal drop a signing and make us look stupid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• INTERVIEW SPECIAL: ICONIC NIKE ARSENAL KIT DESIGNER, DRAKE RAMBERG

  On this special episode of The Arsenal Opinion, we sit down with legendary Nike kit designer Drake Ramberg—the creative mind behind some of the most iconic Arsenal shirts of the '90s and early 2000s. From designing the lightning bolt kit that helped redefine Arsenal’s image, to wild goalkeeper shirts that broke every rule, Drake takes us on a journey through his career—from growing up in Portland and falling in love with art and sport, to reshaping European football aesthetics with Nike. We talk: Cultural immersion and the design process at Nike How Arsenal's shift from Adidas to Nike sparked a creative revolution Working on kits for PSG, Dortmund, and the Italian national team That David Seaman star shirt 😍 Why hoop socks should make a comeback How club identity and bold design choices go hand-in-hand If you’re a kit nerd, a design junkie, or just nostalgic for when football shirts were actual pieces of art—this one is a must-listen. This Arsenal Opinion pod was recorded on FRIDAY. If you want the audio FRESH when it lands, sign up to our: Patreon (7-day free trial): https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArsenalOpinion Newsletter: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• MADUEKE, £48.5M, ARE YOU MAD?

  Pedro and Johnny are back in the AOP studio for a spicy Friday edition that dives straight into the most debated transfer of the summer: Noni Madueke. Is this a shrewd move from Andrea Berta or a head-scratching overpay to help Chelsea out of a PSR jam? We get stuck into: The internet-melting £48.5m fee The mystery of Arsenal’s sudden generosity Why Madueke might be more than just a backup to Bukayo Saka Shifting recruitment philosophies under Berta Comparisons to Sterling, Adebayor, and Jovinho (yes, that one) Johnny’s theory that Madueke is gunning for Martinelli’s spot And Pedro’s refusal to believe anything until the fax arrives 📠 If you’re looking for balance, spice, and a healthy dose of paranoia about agent fees and hairlines, this is the pod for you. 🧨 Join the debate. Get your takes in. And remember: until we see the spreadsheet… it didn’t happen. We also plug the Drake Ramberg (Nike Arsenal kit designer) interview – an iconic kit designer behind Arsenal’s 90s lightning bolt look and a must-listen for the shirt nerds (drops tomorrow). 🔗 Listen now and support us at: Patreon.com/TheArsenalOpinion 📝 For your Arsenal newsletter: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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