Tabs is joined by Mos to dive into Arsenal’s 3–0 win over Nottingham Forest and look ahead to the Champions League opener away at Athletic Bilbao.

In this episode:

• Big positives from a rotated side: no Saka, Saliba, Havertz or Jesus, but Arsenal didn’t miss a beat

• Ødegaard’s shoulder injury, the medical worries around it, and how Ethan Nwaneri stepped up in midfield

• Zubimendi’s stunning volley — one of those “out of nowhere” Emirates moments

• Timbers quiet brilliance and Calafiori's wandering unpredictability

• Madueke’s lively display and set-piece delivery causing problems all game

• Squad depth on show: Mosquera impressing at centre-back, Merino starting over Rice, and how Arteta now leans on the whole squad

• Victor Gyökeres — his goals, runs, and what Arsenal still need to learn about playing to his strengths

• The Emirates crowd debate: patience vs groans when Arsenal recycle possession

• Bilbao preview: rotation decisions, who starts in midfield, and how Arsenal approach a big European night

A proper mix of fun chat, in stadium and TV insights, Forest reaction, player debates, and tactical discussions before the trip to Bilbao.

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