• Lads, it's pre-season (no need to panic, right?)
    Aug 7 2025

    Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 3-2 defeat to Villarreal, in which Viktor Gyökeres made his first start.


    Mikel Arteta doesn’t like the semantics of the word ‘friendly’, and internally he refers to these games as ‘tests’ – but how much can we really read into these games?


    With the trip to Old Trafford just 10 days away, the panel discuss whether the performance left them concerned, the difficulty of finding the balance during pre-season, and how Mikel Arteta may approach Saturday's game against Athletic Club.


    Plus Nwaneri and Dowman impress again, Gabriel and Timber return, and is Fabio Vieira leaving the club?


    Produced by Jay Beale.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    31 mins
  • Gyökeres arrives & Dowman continues to impress
    Jul 29 2025

    Amy Lawrence returns alongside Adrian Clarke and Ian Stone to bring you the latest from Arsenal's pre-season tour of Singapore.


    Viktor Gyökeres was unveiled before the 3-2 victory over Newcastle on Sunday, that saw another exciting cameo from 15 year old Max Dowman.


    The panel discuss Gyökeres' career to this point including his determination to get to the very top, and whether Arteta has a genuine decision to make over Dowman's involvement this season.


    Plus celebrations and reflections on England winning back-to-back European Women's Championship's with SIX Arsenal players heavily involved. Reiss Nelson's potential departure, contract talks with William Saliba and Granit Xhaka returning to the Premier League are also discussed.


    Produced by Jay Beale.

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    50 mins
  • Pre-season begins as Arsenal aim to reach new heights
    Jul 21 2025

    Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to talk all things Arsenal as the men's pre-season tour gets underway in Singapore.


    The panel discuss the return of both Gabriel Magalhães and Kai Havertz, Ethan Nwaneri's new contract, the latest on transfers and Mikel Arteta's most recent catchphrase 'ready to reach new heights'.


    Plus The Athletic's women's football writer Megan Feringa is with us to talk Olivia Smith's arrival from Liverpool that saw Arsenal break the world record transfer fee.


    Produced by Jay Beale.

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    37 mins
  • How would Gyökeres, Madueke and Mosquera fit in?
    Jul 15 2025

    The Arsenal look to be signing a striker, finally.


    The Athletic's David Ornstein and Mario Cortegana have reported that a €73.5m deal has been agreed for Sporting's Victor Gyökeres.


    James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on the news, the ongoing deal for Valencia's Cristhian Mosquera, and whether they are warming to the idea of Noni Madueke, who has been given permission to undergo his Arsenal medical.


    With six signings expected to arrive before pre season, the panel discuss the work Andrea Berta has done already and how Mikel Arteta may integrate these players into the side.


    Plus more of your questions are answered including who may leave the club this summer and whether outgoings could impact an approach for Eberechi Eze.


    Produced by Jay Beale.

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    34 mins
  • A busy week as Zubimendi & Nørgaard arrive with Gyökeres pending
    Jul 10 2025

    It's been a busy week for Arsenal news and Ian Stone is joined by Art de Roche and James McNicholas to talk through it all.


    From the signings of Martin Zubimendi & Christian Nørgaard to bolster our midfield, to the rumours swirling around Victor Gyökeres, and the links to Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze. Plus reaction to Gabriel Heinze joining Arteta’s coaching staff and Takehiro Tomiyasu sadly leaving the club.


    There's also a discussion on the charges against former Arsenal player Thomas Partey.


    Producer: Robby Williams

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    53 mins
  • Lewis-Skelly's new contract, transfer news & MABA (Make Arsenal Bald Again)
    Jul 2 2025

    James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to talk about the latest Arsenal news.


    On the show the team discuss Myles Lewis-Skelly’s new contract, Ethan Nwaneri and England U21’s Euros win, Kepa signing and the impending arrival of Christian Norgaard. Plus, they discuss links to Eberechi Eze, Cristhian Mosquera, Noni Madueke and answer more of your questions.



    Producer: Robby Williams

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    42 mins
  • The World Cup of underrated Arsenal players
    Jun 23 2025

    Who is the most underrated player in Arsenal's recent history?


    Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas for a special Handbrake Off, in which the panel attempt to pick the player who has done the most for the club with the least fanfare.


    Ian, Amy, Adrian, James and The Athletic’s Art de Roché gave producer Jay names of the Arsenal players they believe should be in the conversation. The only names they were aware of pre-recording were those they submitted individually. The players were drawn out of a hat in knockout competition style, going up against each other head to head being put to a vote each time.


    Listen to find out who the team crowned as their underrated champion, and let us know in the comments below who your choice would be.


    Produced by Jay Beale.

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    1 hr
  • Carlos Cuesta leaving, Next season’s fixtures, Mailbag
    Jun 18 2025

    Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to talk all things Arsenal; including Arteta’s Assistant Carlos Cuesta leaving the club to become Parma Manager and what that means for Arsenal, the release of next season’s fixtures and our tough start to the campaign, an update on Ethan Nwaneri at the U21 Euros with England and some transfer rumours. Plus we answer your questions in the latest handbrake Mailbag.


    Produced by Robby Williams.

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    52 mins