Episodes

  • TRANSFER DEBRIEF: EZE, GYOKERES VS SESKO (AGAIN), KEPA, AND THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY

    TRANSFER DEBRIEF: EZE, GYOKERES VS SESKO (AGAIN), KEPA, AND THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY
    Jul 4 2025
    It’s another crossover special on The Arsenal Opinion Podcast, and this time we’ve dragged the brilliant Suburban Gooner Chris away from the Same Old Arsenal pod and dropped him right into the heat of the AOP mixer. And what a session it was. 🔥 We kick off with some seriously spicy hot takes: Chris believes Eze is Arteta’s 2.0 tactical unlock. Pete lays down the law: Martinelli must go. Johnny backs the Eze for Ødegaard revolution. 🧤 We dive deep on Kepa’s signing – is it a smart piece of undervalued business or a risky bet on redemption? The lads talk brand value, tactical fit, and who really owns the #13 shirt legacy at Arsenal. 🎯 Then it’s a proper Eze appreciation session. The crew debates his position, his flexibility, and whether he’s the player to give Arsenal an edge when Ødegaard isn’t firing. ⚽️ To close, it’s the striker merry-go-round. Sesko or Gyökeres? We unpack the rumors, the agent drama, and the profiles that could define Arsenal’s summer window. 💔 A heartfelt moment is taken to reflect on the tragic news of Diogo Jota and his brother’s passing. Football feels secondary sometimes, and we pay our respects. 🎧 Listen now for smart analysis, hot takes, and the sort of crossover energy that makes the transfer window so much fun. Find Chris here: https://x.com/SuburbanGooner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • THERAPY SESSION: NORGAARD AND MLS SIGN FOR ARSENAL!

    THERAPY SESSION: NORGAARD AND MLS SIGN FOR ARSENAL!
    Jun 26 2025
    Strap in—this one’s loaded. Pete, Matt Kandela, and Jacob Hawley return for a Thursday therapy session as Arsenal’s transfer window starts to cook. 🔥 In this episode: The Nørgaard Signing – Smart business or boring backup? The lads break down why this quiet midfield move could be pivotal. Myles Lewis-Skelly Signs On – Arsenal’s future captain? We discuss the Real Madrid links, his elite mentality, and what it means for the academy pipeline. Creative Midfield Void – Is Arsenal putting too much faith in youth? Would El-Khannous be a smart Vieira replacement, or is a generational talent like Dalman the answer? Shock Sales Debate – Martinelli? Ben White? The team debate who could be sacrificed to fund the Rodrigo dream. Christian Mosquera Linked – A Spanish wildcard at centre-back. Is this Andrea Berta’s first true discovery? Partey Out – The end of a mixed Arsenal story. The crew reflects on what was, what wasn’t, and what comes next. It’s smart signings, squad-building strategy, and a touch of chaos as Arsenal gear up for a massive summer. You won’t want to miss this one. 📰 Newsletter: https://le-grove.co.uk 🎧 Members Podcast: https://patreon.com/thearsenalopinion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • ZUBI LANDS - BUT CAN ARSENAL WIN THE LEAGUE IF THAT'S IT?

    ZUBI LANDS - BUT CAN ARSENAL WIN THE LEAGUE IF THAT'S IT?
    Jun 22 2025
    This week, we’re joined by Elliot from the ArsenalVision Podcast for a very spicy discussion on Arsenal’s summer so far. We get into: 🔴 Elliot’s SPICY claim: Arsenal are title favourites – even if we don’t sign anyone 🥊 POD BEEF. Kind of. 💥 Zubimendi’s arrival and why it could be the most important deal of the summer 🤝 Agoumé scouting report – is he the midfield destroyer we’re missing? 👀 Transfer window conspiracies – are Arsenal really trying to save on wages? 🧠 Trust in the process – or is the club being too Goldilocks with targets? 🎯 Striker urgency, winger priorities, and preseason readiness It’s a bumper episode full of insight, humour, and top-tier transfer angst. 🎙️ Follow Elliot on Twitter/X: https://x.com/YankeeGunner 💸 Support Arsenal Vision on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/arsenalvisionpodcast/posts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • BOOK REVIEW: MY ARSENAL LIFE

    BOOK REVIEW: MY ARSENAL LIFE
    Jun 20 2025
    On this very special episode of The Arsenal Opinion Podcast, we welcome My Arsenal Life author Martin Wengrow — a lifelong Gooner with over seven decades of matchday stories, transfer heartbreaks, and pure red-and-white devotion under his belt. We dive into: What inspired the book and the role of co-author David Fensome Martin’s early Arsenal memories and the traumatic punishment that nearly broke his fandom 😢 Inside stories of missed signings — including Dennis Law and Danny Blanchflower The parallels between George Graham and Mikel Arteta His glowing take on Miles Skelly and why he’s unlike any youth prospect we’ve ever had The emotional highs, the bitter lows, and everything in between This episode is a love letter to Arsenal Football Club through the eyes of someone who lived it, challenged it, and never stopped loving it — even when it didn’t love him back. 📖 Get your copy of My Arsenal Life here: pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/my-arsenal-life 📰 Subscribe to the Le Grove newsletter 💥 Support the pod on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • FIXTURE NIGHTMARE... AGAIN

    FIXTURE NIGHTMARE... AGAIN
    Jun 18 2025
    Johnny and Matt Kandela are back with a Power 30 episode dissecting the 2024/25 Premier League fixtures. Arsenal’s schedule has dropped, and it’s looking absolutely BRUTAL out the gate. 🎙️ In this snappy but spicy pod: We break down the gauntlet that is Arsenal’s opening six games (spoiler: it's a horror show 😬) Matt throws some 🔥 on the myth that “fixtures don’t matter” We talk transfer urgency – will Arsenal get their striker in before it’s too late? Devil’s advocate chat: is it better to face big boys early while fresh? A hopeful glance at the run-in… could Declan Rice lift the league at West Ham? 💬 “If we go unbeaten in the first six, we win the league.” – Matt goes BIG. Get your optimism fix, tactical chat, and a bit of cathartic fixture moaning right here. 👇 Subscribe to the newsletter & support the pod: 📰 Le-Grove.co.uk 🎧 Patreon.com/thearsenalopinion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • 💥 THE SUMMER OF STRIKERS: WHO’S IN, WHO’S OUT?

    💥 THE SUMMER OF STRIKERS: WHO’S IN, WHO’S OUT?
    Jun 13 2025
    It’s a strikerless Friday and the Arsenal Opinion crew are back to make sense of the silence. Pete and Matt dive into the eerie quiet on Arsenal’s main channels, question the sluggishness of summer moves under Andrea Berta, and wonder why contract updates have vanished. 🔥 Hottest of Takes returns with World Club Cup money madness, injury overloads, and a call for NFL-style squad sizes in the Premier League. 💡 We break down: Ethan Nwaneri’s insane U21 form – could he be Saka 2.0? Martinelli cooking for Brazil: too soon to give up? Double striker talk: Is Watkins + Sesko the dream duo? Selling smart: Zinchenko & Kiwior to Milan? Spurs chat: Big Ange OUT, Thomas Frank IN – do we care? Nuno Tavares to Saudi for £40m(?!): where’s our cut? A packed episode full of spice, strategy, and speculation. If you like your Arsenal chat unfiltered and intelligent, this one’s for you. 📬 Sign up for the newsletter: https://le-grove.co.uk🎧 Get bonus podcast content: https://patreon.com/thearsenalopinion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    58 mins