Top of the table at the season's halfway point, having dispatched Villa 4-1. Top of the Champions League table, semi-finals of the league cup, and episode 200 of this podcast - wow!
Join Holly, Stef and Chris for this bumper episode as we take a moment to appreciate just how good (the team, not us) we really are; we examine what went right against Villa, our highs and lows of the season so far, hopes for the remainder of the season, as well as a look ahead to Bournemouth on Saturday. Finally, we wish you all a very healthy, happy and prosperous new year - let's make it the best one yet!
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Producer Chris and Away End Stef hurry back from the Emirates to share their thoughts on our narrow victory v Brighton.
There's a sense that we made hard work of it whilst accepting that Brighton are no walk overs... a familiar tale.
Our injury curse strikes again with Timber missing from the squad and Calafiori injuring himself in the warm up!
So who will be fit to face Villa on Tuesday? And are we confident that chance creation will soon translate into a goal fest?
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A quick look back at the League Cup Quarter Final game v Crystal Palace with Producer Chris and Stef who was at the game.
A game of missed opportunities that almost came back to bite us but thanks to Palace defender Maxence Lacroix - who scored an own goal and missed a penalty - we go through to meet Chelsea in the semis.
There's a brief look ahead to the Brighton game this Saturday with team and score predictions as we begin a relentless run of fixtures taking us into the New Year.
Wishing everyone an enjoyable Christmas break - we'll be back to review the Brighton game on Saturday!
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Join Producer Chris and Away End Stef for a look back at our narrow but vital win v Everton at (The) Hill Dickinson Stadium.
We discuss team selection, the tactical approach and compare the stats of this game versus the Wolves game... some may surprise you!
There's some inevitable talk about Victor Gyokores and look ahead to the League Cup quarter final v Crystal Palace this Tuesday night. Rotation a must, but how far will Mikel go?
Thanks to everyone who's followed us this year - hope you all have a great Christmas break (whilst top of the league, of course) and a very Happy, Healthy 2026!
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Join Producer Chris in the studio and Away End Stef from the Hill Dickinson Stadium following our 0-1 win v Everton.
A quick takeaway before we reconvene tomorrow for a more detailed breakdown of the game.
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Will a week's rest be enough to refocus the troops ahead of another tricky away game, this time at Everton on Saturday evening? Join Holly and Stef as we break down what we think needs to happen by way of improved performance from the Wolves game. Is the problem mental, or tactical, personnel perhaps, or something else entirely? Who do you think should start the game, and what do you think the score will be? With little chance of City dropping points this weekend, it makes winning all the more necessary. Please enjoy, like, share, etc. Thank you!
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We are still top of the league. We are still top of the league.
Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we have to keep reminding ourselves of this fact after what was a disappointing performance, but still a win. We delve a little deeper into said performance against Wolves; why was it so insipid, was it a coaching issue, was it just a tired performance, should Wolves be granted more credit? Is this just what champions do, win games despite playing anywhere near your best? We are quite upbeat, but also happy to draw a line under it now. Please enjoy, like, share, etc. Thank you!
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A huge 3 points in tonight's home game v Wolves - perhaps not in the manner and style we expected.
Producer Chris is in the studio with Holly & Stef sending their immediate thoughts from the Emirates.
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Who was your man of the match?
Positive takeaway?
Negative takeaway?
We'll be recording a full pod tomorrow so get your comments in now!
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Now we can park the Champions League for a little while, attention turns back to the Premier League. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look ahead to top v bottom at the weekend, as Wolves come to town. Surely this is an opportunity to boost the goal difference, or is that tempting fate and any win will do? We should see the return of a few players from their midweek absences, but who would you start? We also take the time to look back on some excellent performances in Brugge, and there's a great historical account from Chris concerning the origins of our wonderful club.
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Back to winning ways after the weekend's hiccup. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we provide our instant reactions to win number 6 in this season's Champions League.
Plenty of positives, including a clean sheet, a Madueke brace, Martinelli on the scoresheet, the return of Jesus and a champions league debut for 16 year old Marli Salmon.
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Twenty four hours after only our second defeat of the season and we have gained a lot more perspective. We're still top, players returning and a 'kinder' set of fixtures to come.
Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we delve a little deeper into the Villa result, and then look ahead to the Champions League tie against Club Brugge. We would like wholesale changes, but we're not sure Arteta will see it the way we do. We also touch upon mad Arsenal fans, Mo Salah and the Ox. Please enjoy, share, like, etc. Thank you!
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Well that was a whole heap of crap, wasn't it! Join a disgruntled Holly, Stef and Chris as we provide our instant reaction to a thoroughly disappointing result at Villa Park. Time for a regroup, but at least we're still top, so it ain't all bad! Please endure, share, like, etc. Thank you!
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Attention turns to a very tricky fixture away to Villa on Saturday lunchtime. Join Holly and Stef as we try to work out who may be available and who Arteta should start with. Pace off the bench or pace from the start? Is Merino undroppable? Our predicted score lines reflect the nerves ahead of the game, with two of us predicting a draw and one of us a nervy one goal victory. But, at this stage of the season, any win will do! There's also a quick look back at Brentford and finally, can you name the 8 players to have represented both Arsenal and Villa in the premier league era?
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Join Holly and Stef in the warmth, and Chris at the Emirates, as we provide our instant reaction to a very run of the mill 2-0 home win. The kind of win that titles are built on, dare I say it. We discuss team selection and yet more injuries. Plenty of flowers for White, Madueke and the impact off the bench. An important clean sheet is very welcome also - all hail Raya for that save. Please enjoy, like, share, etc, thank you!
Twenty four hours later and we still can't agree on whether it was two points dropped or not against Chelsea. What we can agree on is that we simply must win at home to Brentford on Wednesday. Join Holly and Chris as we dive a little deeper into both matches. Who should Arteta select from the start? Is it time for some serious squad rotation? Just how tricky will Brentford make it for us?
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Join Holly and Chris in the 'studio' with Stef checking in from Stamford Bridge as we offer our instant reaction to the draw against Chelsea. Was it two points dropped or one gained? We are currently divided on this question. Were Chelsea just too good on the day, and/or did our big week catch up with us a little. There's good and bad on the player availability front, but at least it's one of the toughest games out of the way and we still hold a 5 point lead over our nearest rivals.
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It's time for statement win of the week, number three! Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we primarily focus on what could prove to be a very difficult assignment at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Who do we think will get the nod to start the game and where could the game be won and lost? Should we be worried about the ease with which Chelsea dismantled Barcelona? Or take comfort and confidence from how we sent Bayern packing. We also look back again at that Bayern game, and enjoy the salty tears of Kimmich in his post match interviews. There's our regular score predictions, which throw up a couple of surprises.
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Yet another 'STATEMENT WIN', this time dispatching the previously unbeaten Bayern 3-1 in the Champions League.
Join Holly and Stef for our instant reaction to what unfolded. We chat through the goals, the opposition, the substitutions and explore what this might mean looking further ahead to the weekend. Three points clear in the Champions League, the journey continues apace!
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'Eze's on fire, your defence is terrified.' What a game that was, what a collective performance and what an atmosphere too! Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we attempt (failing miserably) not to get too carried away with it all, even 24 hours after the event. What was your favourite Eze goal? How good was that tifo? How good was Trossard, and Merino, and Timber, and Rice, and so on...We also look ahead to Bayern - who do you think we should rest ahead of the trip to Stamford Bridge at the weekend? Please enjoy, share, like, comment etc, thank you!
With the last of the international breaks now done, attention turns to club football and the small matter of the NLD on Sunday. Join Holly and Stef as we discuss the merits of 'meaningless' friendlies and the loss of big Gabby, but we also keep things positive by focusing on the rather large array of excellent players who will be available for the next few games. There is even some love for Trossard. We make the usual predictions on teams and scores and pose the question of whether you would rather your club wins the league or your country wins the world cup in 2026? Please enjoy, like and share as you see fit, thank you :-)
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