Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, and James McNicholas are back for 2022 and their hope-ometers are on the rise.

This week we discuss the fantastic performance against Man City, despite losing there were so many positives to take from the game - especially Partey, Tomiyasu, and Ramsdale's huge passes.

We discuss Amy's interview with Granit Xhaka and whether it might change perceptions of him. And as it's January we discuss what business Arsenal need to do and what they might do.

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Positivity pals (01.00)

PART 2 - Arsenal 1-2 Man City (08.30)

PART 3a - Xhaka interview (31.00)

PART 3b - January deals (45.00)

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Join James McNicholas, Adrian Clarke, and Art de Roche for this week's Handbrake Off - and it's a joyous one

This week: we dish out the love for Gabriel Martinelli as we look back on victory at Elland Road. The team discuss who should be captain and we hand out our Handbrake Off-scars too.

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Breakthrough games (01.00)

PART 2a - Leeds 1-4 Arsenal (07.30)

PART 2b - Who should be captain? (32.00)

PART 3 - Handbrake Off-scars (38.00)

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Join Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, and James McNicholas for this week's Handbrake Off where we're praising our team on the pitch and asking questions about what's going on off it

This week: slickest team goals, a good win, and great concern for how Arteta will deal with Auba. Is it time for a new captain?

That plus disappointment over a lack of tribute to Ray Kennedy and we wish Santi Cazorla a happy birthday!

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Slick Arsenal goals (01.00)

PART 2a - Arsenal 3-0 Southampton (07.30)

PART 2b - Arteta’s Auba problem (22.00)

PART 2c - Lack of tribute to Ray Kennedy (35.00)

PART 3 - Happy Birthday Santi Cazorla! (38.00)

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For In The Boardroom, a brand new podcast series from The Athletic, Jacqui Oatley speaks to influential people who operate at senior levels in football about their experiences of working in the game.

It may be the head of a supporters’ trust taking over a club in crisis or a director changing the way their club addresses inequality. In The Boardroom will bring an in-depth and nuanced insight from behind the scenes.

In this first episode, we’re speaking to Clare Wheatley, Arsenal's Head Of Women's Football.

Clare joined Arsenal as a player back in 1995, the start of a 26-year association.

Arsenal are the most successful club in English women’s football history, having won 15 league titles, 14 FA Cups and remain the only British club to have been European champions, that was during their quadruple season of 2007.

In The Boardroom from The Athletic is presented by Jacqui Oatley and is produced by Steve Hankey.

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Join Ian Stone, James McNicholas and Amy Lawrence for a look back at Monday night's 2-1 loss to Everton

This week: how do you solve a problem like Auba? What's the elephant in the room? And are Arsenal the jump leads for other failing teams?

Plus Art de Roche joins to unpick Arsenal women's 3-0 loss to Chelsea in the FA Cup Final and to look ahead to Thursday's match against Barcelona

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Last minute sickeners (01.00)

PART 2a - Everton 2-1 Arsenal (06.00)

PART 2b - Partey problem (18.00)

PART 3 - Arsenal Women falter at Wembley (35.00)

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Join Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Art de Roché and a cameo from James McNicholas as we reflect on Arsenal’s disappointing 3-2 defeat to Manchester United.

In this episode: why do Arsenal seem to bottle just as they’re about to make a step forward? Is this just part of the growing pains of a young side, and a young manager, or are the senior players not pulling their weight?

Plus we discuss James’ article on “super-coaches”, does it matter that Arsenal don’t have one?

We pay tribute to a star of the 1971 Double winning side Ray Kennedy after his passing, and have a song to end.

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1a - Bizarrest goal you’ve ever seen (01.00)

PART 1b - Man Utd 3-2 Arsenal (7.30)

PART 1c - James McNicholas post-match from Old Trafford (21.44)

PART 2a - “Super-Coaches” (28.04)

PART 2b - tribute to Ray Kennedy (36.31)

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Join Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas for a look back on Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Newcastle

This week: who's a streaky striker, who have been the best impact subs, and who could be joining the Arsenal ranks in the future?

Plus we preview United v Arsenal, talk to James about Edu, and have a song to end

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Impact subs (01.00)

PART 2a - Arsenal 2-0 Newcastle (06.00)

PART 2b - United v Arsenal preview (25.00)

PART 3 - Edu Exclusive (36.00)

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Join Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas for a look back on Liverpool's annual thrashing of Arsenal.

This week: the pros and cons of having a young team, who in hindsight should have started, and was that fight between Arteta and Klopp really the turning point?

All that plus what's going on with £50m man Thomas Partey?

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Fight fight fight (01.00)

PART 2 - Liverpool 4-0 Arsenal (06.00)

PART 3 - What’s the deal with Partey? (28.00)

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Joining Ian Stone this week it's Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to go down memory lane and try to contain Ian's optimism.

This week: we talk about Liverpool v Arsenal over the years, we revel in seeing ESR in an England shirt, and we preview Arsenal's trip to Anfield at the end of the week.

Plus Art de Roche joins to discuss Arsenal's draw with Spurs in the WSL

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1a - Free hugs (01.30)

PART 1b - Liverpool v Arsenal down the years (not that one)

PART 2a - Arsenal in the England squad (15.00)

PART 2b - Liverpool v Arsenal (23.00)

PART 3 - Spurs 1-1 Arsenal (37.00)

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James McNicholas sits down with Gabriel Clarke co-director of Arsène Wenger: Invincible to find out all about the making of the documentary.

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Join Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas as they reflect on Arsenal's 1-0 win over Watford from the weekend and talk about the new Wenger documentary Invincible too.

This week: Ben White and AMN stand out from the crowd, Arteta's unity, and was there any good to gain from losing our first three games without scoring a goal?!

All that plus a nod to the U23s' great comeback and a discussion on the legacy of Wenger

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Arteta’s century (01.30)

PART 2 - Arsenal 1-0 Watford (05.00)

PART 3 - Arsene Wenger: Invincible (23.00)

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Join Ian Stone, James McNicholas, and Adrian Clarke for a look back on Saturday's 2-0 win away to Leicester including some huge love for *that* save.

This week: we talk all things Aaron Ramsdale, we bring back the Pires and Smith-Rowe comparisons, and delight in the Auba and Laca partnership.

Plus Art De Roche joins to talk about the women's FA Cup success and we discuss William Saliba too.

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Saves down the years (01.30)

PART 2 - Leicester 0-2 Arsenal (08.00)

PART 3a - Arsenal 3-0 Brighton with Art de Roche (32.00)

PART 3b - Saliba updates (42.00)

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Joining Ian Stone this week it's Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas to talk through the "performance of the season contender" that was Arsenal's win over Villa on Friday night.

This week we hail the throwback 4-4-2 system that saw partnerships thrive at the Emirates, the team regain control and dominance, and a real antidote to the previous performance.

Find out which Arsenal legend Adrian compares ESR to, who really impressed James, and later on Art de Roché joins to talk about stats and we discover that he is quicker than a lot of Premier League players that might surprise you!

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Thomas joins the Partey (01.30)

PART 2 - Arsenal 3-1 Villa (08.00)

PART 3 - Stats and youth with Art (29.00)

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Join Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas for a frank breakdown of Arsenal 2-2 Crystal Palace. Adrian's watched the game back so you don't have to.

This week: was that Vieira's audition for manager, why did we put the handbrake on, and can we turn back time and bring back Santi Cazorla please?

All that plus a discussion on Olivier Giroud, insight into Danny Welbeck's late winner against Leicester and the Arsenal Women play at the Emirates

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Patrick Vieira and late late goals (01.30)

PART 2 - Arsenal 2-2 Crystal Palace (08.00)

PART 3 - Olivier Giroud: nice guy and handsome devil (40.30)

PART 4 - Arsenal v Barcelona at the Emirates (45.30)

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Joining Ian Stone this week it's James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke to talk all through Arsenal's season so far.

This week: we discuss the position Ainsley Maitland Niles and what's next for him, we talk about replacing Granit in the team, and we look ahead to the return of Patrick Vieira next Monday.

Plus Adrian does a deep dive on the women's team and their excellent start to the WSL and brings us the Sound of Music

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Jack Wilshere love in (01.30)

PART 2a - AMN - what next? (07.30)

PART 2b - Eyes turn to January (18.00)

PART 3 - Arsenal women analysed (29.30)

PART 4 - Palace preview (36.30)

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Join Ian Stone, Art de Roché, and James McNicholas for some considered reaction to the Brighton draw.

This week: we look at Arsenal without Xhaka and whether Arteta needs to change his gameplans up a little, we lament the overreaction to the result on social media, and we celebrate what it is to be an english football fan.

Plus we talk Arsenal topping the WSL ahead of their tough Champions League tie with Barcelona, and we discuss Tomas Rosicky as he turns 41.

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Naff away days (01.30)

PART 2a - Brighton 0-0 Arsenal (04.30)

PART 2b - Tribalism in football (16.00)

PART 3 - Villa 0-4 Arsenal (20.30)

PART 4 - Rosicky love in (25.30)

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Join Ian Stone, James McNicholas, and Art de Roché for a full and joyous unpacking of Arsenal 3-1 Spurs. And stick around at the end for a bonus chat with Amy Lawrence if you just can't get enough love for the Arsenal.

This week: we revel in the cauldron of the Emirates, ask if this is the turning point for Arsenal, and praise, well, almost everybody!

We've got love for the Hale End, for Partey, for Odegaard, and for Tomiyasu. We've got stories from the ground. And we've got a discussion on the Arsenal women's team, who are top of the league, and what Arteta could learn from Eidevall.

It's a packed show, but it's worth it, and here's how it sounds

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Noisy Emirates (01.30)

PART 2 - Arsenal 3-1 Spurs (06.30)

PART 3 - Arsenal 5-0 City (30.30)

PART 4 - Bonus pod with Amy Lawrence (39.30)

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Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché to discuss another 1-0 to the Arsenal as this weekend the Gunners beat Burnley.

Today it's all about Ramsdale, Gabriel, and Tomiyasu as the defensive back six takes shape, we discuss Wednesday's match against Wimbledon, and then there's the big one: the North London Derby too - could Jack Wilshere do a job in the dressing room?

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Ramsdale love in (01.30)

PART 2a - Burnley 0-1 Arsenal (12.30)

PART 2b - Wimbledon preview (30.00)

PART 3 - Wilshere (35.00)

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The Athletic's Arsenal correspondents Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join host Ian Stone after Arteta's Gunners secured an actual Premier League win!... The trio discuss the new-look backline, how a tactical shift might hold the key to getting both Emile Smith-Rowe and Martin Odegaard into the same team AND a sliding doors moment which might have seen Patrick Vieira in the Arsenal dugout, instead of beating Spurs handsomely at Selhurst Park.

Plus, Amy and James revisit Laurent Koscielny's unpleasant North London exit.

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The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join a curiously hopeful host, Ian Stone, following yet another dazzling display for England from birthday boy Bukayo Saka...

The trio reminisce over some of the teenage sensations who sadly didn't live up to their enormous potential, reflect on *that* Edu interview and discuss the Arsenal Women's team's title credentials.

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Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to discuss the latest calamitous result from the weekend as Arsenal were thrashed 5-0 by Manchester City. And on the 10 year anniversary of the 8-2, just to rub salt into the wound even further.

But all hope is not yet lost, there's still one member of the team who believes that a top six finish is possible, that there's reason for hope come the NLD, but one thing we can all agree on is the need for some gallows humour at this time.

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - 8-2 choose you (01.30)

PART 2 - Man City 5-0 Arsenal (05.00)

PART 3a - Transfers (35.00)

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Join Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, and James McNicholas for a round up from Arsenal's loss to Chelsea at the weekend. We look for the positives, ask where the deficiencies were, and do not touch the "Arteta out" question.

Plus emotions on a return to the Emirates with friends and family, goalkeeper competition, and the importance of the upcoming Carabao Cup game against West Brom.

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Back to the Emirates (01.30)

PART 2 - Arsenal 0-2 Chelsea (06.00)

PART 3a - West Brom Wednesday (28.00)

PART 3b - Transfers (34.00)

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The opening week of the season could have gone, well, a lot better. But misery loves company so Ian Stone, Art de Roché and James McNicholas are here to provide that for you.

This week, which defender has the turning circle of a ship in a harbour? Who's just staring into nothingness? And why was Torreira at a theme park?

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Oblivion (01.30)

PART 2 - Brentford 2-0 Arsenal (05.00)

PART 3 - Transfers (26.00)

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Join Ian Stone, James McNicholas, and Art de Roché for a season preview as we gear up and set our expectations for Arsenal in 2021/22.

There's still plenty of business to be done but what's our priority is an attacking midfielder or should a number two be number one? Who's been good in preseason? And what would be Thierry Henry's Olympic sport?

All that and much more

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Gold! (01.30)

PART 2a - Spurs 1-0 Arsenal (02.00)

PART 2b - Transfers (15.00)

PART 3a - Brentford v Arsenal (23.00)

PART 3b - Season hopes (33.00)

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We're back and releasing the handbrake slowly on a brand new season. It's Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke, and Art de Roché with you for a look at the pre season games so far, thoughts on the new shirts, and the All or Nothing doc that's heading north to the Emirates.

All that plus we run our eye over the latest recruits, those that are staying put, and have a song too.

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - All or Nothing (01.30)

PART 2a - Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal (09.00)

PART 2b - Movers (14.00)

PART 3 - Shirts (30.00)

PART 4 - Saka we love you(36.00)

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In the last podcast of the season, Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to agree never to speak of this year again. 

Before that, we search long and hard for the diamonds in the dirt: Saka and ESR, Laca taking the knee, Tierney taking on the snow in shirt sleeves… 

We also look forward to next season before signing off with a three song jukebox and an extended appreciation of Steve Bould. 

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The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and broadcaster Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for this week's show.

 It's 15 years since the club left Highbury and the panel examine it's effect on the club, and the impact on the Arsenal of today.

Luiz, Saliba and Arteta's tactics go under the microscope, and Kolo Toure is the subject of the Random Arse Generator.

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Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to peer through the crystal ball at what Arsenal’s future looks like for the squad, in boardroom, and of course for the manager himself. 

After Willian’s wonder-strike it’s inevitable that the name John Jensen would come up somewhere this week, and If you’ve been wondering where Alex Song is now, or how Amy saved him once from the wrath of Islington’s parking attendants, you’ve come to the right place.

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Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to vent about Villareal, wonder what's next for Joe Willock and reveal the genesis of the chant "1-0 To The Arsenal".

Both Amy and James' favourite cup finals happened on this day (in different years) so our writers from The Athletic are put through their paces in a fiendish quiz on the cup.

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Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to sing about the protests, dance on the grave of the European Super League, and pray at the Avenell Road altar for a positive result against Villarreal.

There's football talk too - another graduate of Hale End FC - Folarin Balogun's new contract, Thomas Partey's shooting, a moment for Thierry Henry,.. plus the Random Arse Generator is here to remind you that Paul Merson was *really good* at football once.

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Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Adrian Clarke to discuss a very strange week in football. The Athletic's Adam Crafton jumps on the podcast to explain the European Super League, and what it might mean for Arsenal. 

There’s proper football talk too! That purple patch in Prague, Xhaka’s hybrid role, the 'unplayable' Hale End heroes Saka and ESR, and the gang wonder whether it’s Pepe’s time to shine.

Plus...“The Romford Pele” Ray Parlour comes out of the Random Arse Generator. 

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Amy Lawrence, James Mcnicholas and Ian Stone are looking ahead to (but not looking forward to) Arsenal’s crucial Europa League tie. The team reminisce about tense European cup ties of old, ponder the Auba issue, assess Arteta’s man management and shudder at what Arsenal’s plan C, D or E options might be this summer. Eduardo gets his turn out of the Random Arse Generator

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Ian Stone is joined by James McNicholas, Art De Roche (eventually) and late substitute Tayo Popoola to discuss Arsenal’s Europa League tie against Slavia Prague.

There’s much talk about trusting the process, Cedric’s right foot, Laca’s two left feet, Arsenal the sleeping giant, and just how well we’d do if we got to the Champions League anyway. 

The wizard Kanu gets his turn on the Random Arse Generator. 

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Arsenal legend Rocky Rocastle is the focus of this week's podcast, on the anniversary of his untimely passing.

Friend and former team-mate Kevin Campbell joins Ian Stone, Nick Callow and The Athletic's Amy Lawrence to reflect on the man as much as the player.

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An attacking line up of The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and Art De Roché bounce back from three goals down to deliver an Ode to Martin Ødegaard, some sweet Chambers music, and much much more.

Plus there's a love letter to Santi Cazorla on this week's Random Arse Generator.

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It's a very happy podcast this week as The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and Art de Roche join Ian Stone to celebrate a North London Derby victory at The Emirates.

There's talk of match day superstitions, late arrivals, Ian Wright and Neil Diamond, and of course, so many tears.

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It's the North London Derby this weekend, and The Athletic's Arsenal writers Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone and Lee Dixon to reminisce over memorable derby moments...From Liam Brady, to Kanu, to that time Lee Dixon was pinned to the wall by his own players. 

Ian Stone's Mourinho fetish gets a mention, Lee Dixon tries to actually win the "Lee Dixon 90s Quiz", and 'Nutty' Nigel Winterburn comes out of the Random Arse Generator. 

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The Ahletic's Amy Lawrence and host Ian Stone are joined by Adrian Clarke and Nick Callow to discuss how Mikel Arteta is making the best of the whole squad in this most challenging of seasons. 

Favourite football shows on TV are chosen, a Dennis Bergkamp love in is the focus of this week’s Random Arsenal Generator, and Adrian Clarke remembers the time he actually passed on a party invitation from "The Iceman". 

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Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke and Art De Roché join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s late late show against Benfica - including the wonder of Saka and the return of the Auba we all love. 

Laurent Koscielny pops out of the Random Arse Generator, favourite late European goals are discussed, and Arteta’s North London Derby Dilemma is chewed over

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The Athletic's Amy Lawrence joins Ian Stone and Nick Callow to interview former Arsenal and Benfica midfielder Stefan Schwarz, ahead of the Europa League tie this week. 

Art De Roche joins the gang to discuss Hector Bellerin, and Tomas Rosicky is the subject of the Random Arse Generator.

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The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone discuss the pruning of Arsenal's squad, the value of patience, and an excellent 44 minutes against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

A diminutive Russian is thrown into the Random Arse Generator, and the panel ask which Arsenal player did you judge too soon? 

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The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s transfer strategy. How does it work? Who’s the team behind it? And how have things changed post Arsene Wenger?

Norwegian journalist Knut Espen Sveagaarden gives us the inside track on new loan signing Martin Østergaard, the gang choose the favourite Arsenal Nordic moments, and a Dutchman is the subject of the Random Arse Generator.

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The Athletic's Amy Lawrence & James McNicholas join Ian Stone to reminisce over their favourite Mesut moments, whilst breathing a sigh of relief that the saga is now over. 

There is praise for Partey, more joy over Arsenal’s Bright Young Things, and the time Lee Dixon was mistaken for Glen Hoddle on a Korean style game show. 

PLUS...the Random Arse Generator makes a triumphant return, for it’s second week. 

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Ian Stone is joined by The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James Mcnicholas, Art De Roche and club legend Lee Dixon to discuss Arsenal’s continuing good form, and ask themselves “What should our squad look like?” 

There’s also time to discuss Mesut Ozil. Plus there’s messages from the mailbag, the Lee Dixon 90’s quiz, and a tentative attempt at a new game called Random Arsenal Generator

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A front three of The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and Art De Roche join Ian Stone to enjoy Arsenal’s Christmas revival, as new hope springs eternal at the Emirates. 

The gang look ahead to the FA cup 3rd round, and discuss a classic against Newcastle from yesteryear.

Plus the best of the articles from The Athletic’s Arsenal writers

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The Athletic writers Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and Art De Roché join Ian Stone to discuss the results of The Athletic poll of Arsenal fans, after a year with Mikel Arteta in charge.

The gang also discuss the unremitting pain of Sunday nights, and Ian finds himself Whammed Out at The Emirates

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The Athletic writers Amy Lawrence and Michael Cox join Ian Stone and former Arsenal right back Lee Dixon to reluctantly discuss the Spurs’ result.

Lee Dixon offers a solution to Hector Bellerin’s foul throw problem, Amy reports from Emirates as the fans return, and Michael has a good reason for suggestion U2 as the closing song,

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The Athletic's Amy Lawrence hosts a special edition of the Handbrake Off podcast as fans return to the Emirates Stadium for the first time since March.

Amy brings you her match day experience as a fan, and shares the much-missed sounds of live football

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The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to wonder aloud at the latest poor performance from Arsenal. 

They decide on a scale of 1 (Silvestre) to 10 (Henry) how much they are looking forward to the North London Derby, and whether our midfield will ever play a forward pass again.

Plus the best of the week's writing in the Athletic is discussed, as well as Amy's recent interview with Arsene Wenger, and David Ornstein's chat with Freddie Ljunberg

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In this special edition of Handbrake Off, The Athletic's Amy Lawrence speaks with Arsene Wenger.

They discuss a wide range of subjects, including dealing with stress as a manager, the reasons why some players cannot fulfil their potential, and the importance of VAR in protecting footballers.

He discusses Jack Wilshere and Abou Diaby, explaining how the physicality of the Premier League cost them their careers at the top level.

Amy asks him about some of his other former players who have now transitioned into management themselves.

And Arsene wonders whether football will exist in heaven or hell.

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