In this episode we look back on what was an exciting weekend for Arsenal fans. The signing and presentation of Eberechi Eze almost overshadowed what was a very impressive win for Mikel Arteta's side – so we chat first about the arrival of the former Crystal Palace and how it has made us all feel (answer: very good and hahaha at you know who). Then we discuss the 5-0 win over Leeds, two goals for Jurrien Timber and two very important ones for Viktor Gyokeres, the debut of 15 year old Max Dowman and his impact from the bench, and other snippets from what was a great first home game of the season. Part 2 begins with transfer news as we're linked with another left-back, before we answer questions about the future of Gabriel Martinelli, whether Gabriel Jesus can play a role this season as he nears a comeback, left-footed Hale End graduates, our ongoing injury issues, a possible front 3 at Anfield, and lots more.

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In this episode I'm joined by Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn of Stadio to chat about an eventful day in Arsenal's summer. It began with an injury to Kai Havertz, it ended with elation as the Gunners hijacked Spurs for the signing of Eberechi Eze. We discuss what the player can bring to Arsenal, the inspirational nature of his journey having been released by the club when he was 13, the options it provides Mikel Arteta, and of course the reaction from the other side which has been downright hilarious. We also chat about Man Utd, Liverpool, an interesting development in the Bundesliga's TV rights, and the fact that Stadio is now an independent podcast and what their plans are for the season ahead and beyond.

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In this short bonus episode I'm joined by Arsenal legend Ian Wright to chat about our 1-0 win over Man Utd on the opening day. We discuss the difficulty of Old Trafford and the importance of taking three points on the first day of the season; Viktor Gyokeres making his debut, the pressure on him to deliver, and parallels between his career and Ian, both of whom joined the club in their late 20s; and the incredible partnership between William Saliba and Gabriel whose defensive prowess was pivotal to the win and keeping a clean sheet away from home.

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In this episode we look back on the opening game of the new Premier League season which saw Arsenal grind out a 1-0 win over Man Utd at Old Trafford. The result can't be argued with, but there's been a lot of discussion about the performance. We chat about how much that matters, in the context of the venue, the first game of the season, the pressure on Arsenal from all quarters, and the team maybe having to learn a slightly new way of playing. There's analysis of transition moments which didn't work out as well as Mikel Arteta would like, praise for the defensive side of the performance, and listener questions about our pressing game, the possibility of more signings before the window closes, Jakub Kiwior's future, the captaincy vote and lots more.

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In this episode I'm joined by Andrew Allen and Laura Kirk-Francis to discuss the start of the new season, as Arsenal get ready to kick off on Sunday at Old Trafford. We chat about the summer business, how ready we are to compete and to take that final step from second to first, the make-up of the squad as it stands and whether we need some extra before the end of the window. There's discussion of outgoing transfer business, the pressure on Mikel Arteta to deliver silverware with the media gaze very firmly on the manager as well as fan expectation, players we're looking forward to seeing, Tony Adams' comments about the captaincy and lots more.

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In this bonus episode of The 30, which is one of our weekly offerings for our Patreon subscribers, I'm joined by Phil Costa to look ahead to the upcoming Premier League season.

We chat about Arsenal's main rivals, and look at what they've spent this summer and how they've added to their squads. We assess the challenge they'll face as we try to go one better than second place, as well as some analysis of other clubs, difficult summers for one or two, focus on the newly promoted teams and whether at least one of them can stave off relegation, some quick-fire predictions, and lots more.

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In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie discuss the recent bid for Beth Mead from London City Lionesses and whether it is something that Arsenal should consider. Then there is discussion about Michelle Agyemang’s loan to Brighton, the Ballon D’Or nominations, Kim Little’s omission from the list and who Tim and Jamie would like to win it. Then in part two, Tim and Jamie take your questions on Victoria Pelova, the goalkeeper situation, what a successful season looks like for Emirates attendance and whether Arsenal have done enough this summer to combat their issues defending transitions last season and whether there are internal solutions to that issue.

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In this episode look back at the final pre-season game, the 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. We saw both Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz on the scoresheet, netting goals you might have expected the other to score, as well as one from Bukayo Saka whose pre-season comes in for some discussion. We chat a lot about Martin Zubimendi's performance, and how our new look midfield is shaping up ahead of the new season, as well as Ethan Nwaneri's new deal. Then we answer listener questions about how we deal with a more direct style of play, which striker will start at Old Trafford as well as which players won't even make the squad, the pressure on Mikel Arteta to deliver silverware this season after three successive second place finishes, and lots more.

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In this episode I'm joined by Tom Canton from The Gooner Talk to discuss Arsenal's defeat to Villarreal on Wednesday evening. We talk about finding the balance between the fact 'It's only pre-season' and some worrying aspects of the Gunners' performance – including defensive instability, and how we need to change aspects of the way we play with Viktor Gyokeres up front. There's also discussion of midfield, the need for more creativity, some positives with the return of Gabriel and Jurrien Timber, and Max Dowman continuing to impress. Should he be in the squad for Old Trafford? All that, some Noni Madueke, and lots more.

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In this episode James reflects on the tour having arrived back in England, and we then talk about Viktor Gyokeres and how his signing will impact Arsenal's style of play for the season ahead. There's also discussion of Noni Madueke as a possible option for the left-hand side, as well as how Max Dowman is banging on the door for competitive first team minutes. Then we chat about selling players and how Andrea Berta has a different challenge in that regard, before we answer listener questions about tactical shifts for the new season, the pressure on the Gyokeres signing if Sesko comes to the Premier League, release clauses in contract talks, the new third kit, and lots more.

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In this episode I'm joined by Phil Costa to discuss Arsenal's final pre-season tour game in Hong Kong and some of the conversations around it. Is it worrying that too much felt familiar, or are there mitigating circumstances? We chat about the game itself, the goal we conceded, and our lack of output, before the conversation moves to the left-hand side and what we need to do there. Is it all about making a big signing? Can we get more out of the players we have, perhaps in conjunction with new players like Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke? We also discuss Eberechi Eze as the missing piece of the puzzle, defensive departures, and lots more.

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In this episode I'm back in Dublin while James is in Hong Kong, following the Arsenal tour to its conclusion. We chat about the game against Newcastle in Singapore, focusing a bit on Max Dowman and how we find the balance between obvious excitement at what he's done on the pitch versus his age and adding to the hype. We also chat about the unveiling of Viktor Gyokeres, how he and Kai Havertz will mesh in the upcoming season, and Riccardo Calafiori. Then there are listener questions about Gabriel Jesus, whether Arsenal have to react to what other teams do in the market and whether this window needs one more signing, signing a left-back, how the final month of the transfer window might play out and lots more.

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In this episode James and I are in a hotel room in Singapore, and we discuss the time out here, and then Arsenal's pre-season win over AC Milan. We chat about Ethan Nwaneri and his first 45 minute performance, other individuals like Martin Zubimendi who we saw in an Arsenal shirt for the first time, and the youthful XI that finished the game, with two 15 year olds on the pitch at the final whistle. We also talk about the tour itself, answer questions about Mikel Arteta's tier system, Mikel Merino, further additions to the squad, and lots more.

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In this episode Phil Costa is standing in for James, and we begin by chatting about the 30 man squad that has traveled to Singapore for the start of the pre-season tour, and a couple who aren't quite men yet due to their tender age. Then we move to Ethan Nwaneri's new contract and his role next season, the confirmed arrival of Noni Madueke, and the latest from the Viktor Gyokeres saga with reports of a crying dad and a moving sofa. In part two we answer questions about the summer's business so far and whether we've improved the first XI, Christian Norgaard, how Martin Zubimendi can help the team attack, chaos factor, the need for another attacking signing, and lots more.

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In this episode I'm joined by Harry Symeou from Chronicles of a Gooner to discuss all the latest transfer news, starting with the lack of transfer news – in particular no developments on the Viktor Gyokeres deal. We then discuss the way Arsenal have been building the squad this season, Harry speaks about how he feels signing Eberechi Eze would make this a great window on the incoming front, before we talk about outgoings including Reiss Nelson, an Academy signing and what's happening at U21 level, multi-club ownership, how we might change our style of play next season, and lots more.

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In this episode the transfers are coming thick and fast, and we discuss the imminent arrival of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting, and whether the arrival of a long-awaited striker will ease some of the anxiety that has permeated the window so far. We then chat about Noni Madueke, who is set to sign from Chelsea, and examine that deal, focusing on what is 'market value' for a winger these days, and the allocation of resources for this particular signing. Then there's Cristhian Mosquera about to join from Valencia to round-out a busy few days, before we answer listener questions about Gyokeres and his place in the squad next season, what it means for other players and their own playing time, the departures we expect to see happen, Andrea Berta's influence, and lots more.

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In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim is joined by Clive Palmer from the Arsenal Vision Podcast to talk about Arsenal's £1m bid for Olivia Smith being accepted by Liverpool. They discuss Arsenal's identification of the player, what it says that the club were willing to meet Liverpool's firm asking price and the changing landscape of transfer fees in women's football, what Smith can add to the team and the importance of bringing the age profile down in the wide areas. They also discuss how her game at Liverpool can be scaled up at Arsenal and there's a little on greater use of squad players next season in the interests of making a firmer league title challenge.

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In this episode I'm joined by Andrew Allen to chat about the signing of Christian Norgaard and where he fits in the context of our summer business so far. After that, there's a big discussion about Noni Madueke and Arsenal's reported £52 bid for the Chelsea winger. There are always concerns, but is this just market rate, and at what point do expressing concerns about a transfer cross the line into something less edifying. We also round up the rumours involving the Viktor Gyokeres deal and reports around that, Leandro Trossard and Fabio Vieira leaving the club, talk about resetting and going again for the title next season, and lots more.

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For this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim is joined by The Cutback's Max Radwan to discuss the signings of Chloe Kelly and Taylor Hinds, how Hinds fits into the squad and what kind of cover she could offer for the right-back position. Then there is some discussion about other positions that Arsenal need to address in the transfer market this summer. Then Tim and Max discuss Lia Walti's summer of love and what the future might hold for Michelle Agyemang.

The Cutback is a platform for women's football writing, Max covers Arsenal Women for the site. There are free and paid subscriber tiers, you can find the site here – The Cutback

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