🎧 150 | Poor & Soggy Arsenal Miss Opportunity

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The Grove - An Arsenal Podcast

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The Grove Podcast is an Arsenal podcast for fans who love the club but don’t take themselves too seriously. Match reactions, previews and debates that mix football insight with a little humour; including the uncomfortable truths when they’re needed. Hosted by Arsenal supporters, for Arsenal supporters.🎙️ New episodes after every match. You won't want to miss out - this is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!

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🎧 150 | Poor & Soggy Arsenal Miss Opportunity

The Grove - An Arsenal Podcast

1 hour 20 minutes 41 seconds

4 days ago

🎧 150 | Poor & Soggy Arsenal Miss Opportunity

In this episode, Tabs and Jamie unpack Arsenal’s rain‑soaked 0–0 draw with Liverpool, a night that promised a statement win but delivered a slog, a missed opportunity, a poor 2nd half and a reminder of how emotionally draining title races can be. Despite the disappointment of a flat second half, the pair zoom out to assess the bigger picture: Arsenal remain six points clear at the top, unbeaten in six, and navigating a brutal festive period better than every other contender. They break down the tactical issues, the selection decisions that backfired, the subs that came too late, and the growing debate around Victor Gyökeres’ role. They also discuss the atmosphere, the pre‑match stadium display, and whether Arsenal unintentionally over‑hyped the occasion. The episode closes with a look ahead to Portsmouth in the FA Cup.

🎙️ Topics covered:

• Arsenal 0–0 Liverpool: instant reaction to a frustrating stalemate

• Why the second half collapsed after a dominant opening 20 minutes

• The bigger picture: six points clear, unbeaten in six, and perspective

• Did Arsenal over‑hype the occasion with the stadium display?

• Gyökeres’ performance: why this was his worst game in an Arsenal shirt

• Selection & substitutions: what Arteta got wrong

• Missing Mikel Merino and the midfield duels

• Saka vs Kirkez early on — bright moments that fizzled out

• Crowd tension, expectations, and the psychology of a title race

• Comparing Arsenal’s draw to City & Liverpool’s recent dropped points

• Early thoughts ahead of Portsmouth in the FA Cup; rotation and minutes for the squad

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