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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