Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

On this week's show James and I discuss the 3-1 win over Sunderland at the weekend, looking at the performance, the line-up and how that might have affected the way we played. There's praise for Petr Cech, Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey, and some discussion of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain after his first start since the 2-1 win over Everton in October. We then answer listener questions about potential January transfer moves, Hector Bellerin's recent form, who should take our penalties in the absence of Santi Cazorla, and pledge to make a podcast every day for a year if we find a kindly benefactor, or an Indecent Proposal style one, we're not that fussy.

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In this injury hit episode I twang some ankle ligaments, wrench a hamstring, pull a calf (muscle, you filthy minded swines), but thankfully have no groin problems to discuss. I chat to the man from East Lower about which of our players will live and die, and who might actually be able to play football before we talk about the inevitability of January transfer moves. There's all the usual waffle, and a chance for you to win goodies from our friends at Savile Rogue.

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On this week's show James and I look back at the 1-1 draw with Norwich, and the injuries sustained by Alexis, Santi Cazorla and Laurent Koscielny. We discuss the potential impact of missing those players, the decision to start Alexis for this game, and how the injury situation is affecting us in general, as well as answering questions about a potential 4th kit to replace that disgusting 3rd one, Hector Bellerin, doping, playing FIFA 16 against each other, and lots more.

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On this week's show I'm joined by Dan Levy to look back at the Dinamo Zagreb win in midweek, the sublime form of Mesut Ozil, Joel Campbell's contribution, and our potential qualification to the knock-out stages of the Champions League. There's also some Amaury Bischoff PI, more chat about doping after UEFA's response to Arsene Wenger's comments, your chance to win goodies from Savile Rogue and Percy Nobleman, and all the usual waffle.

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On this week's show we discuss the weekend defeat to West Brom and the injury to Francis Coquelin which has caused much angst – even if the duration of his absence has not yet been confirmed. Was the loss a hammer blow for our title chances, or is a damaged Coq going to cause us more problems in the long-run? We also answer listener questions about Mikel Arteta, how we might replace Coquelin in the short-term, our constant injury problems, syrup sweat and rabid squirrels. It's all in there for you today.

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On this week's show I'm joined by Philippe Auclair to discuss the events in Paris last Saturday and the possible impact on football and Arsenal players. As well as that we talk about doping in football in the wake of further comments from Arsene Wenger about how he wants the testing system overhauled; there are chances to win prizes from Savile Rogue and Percy Nobleman, a quick look ahead to the return of football thhis weekend, and a bit of the usual waffle.

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On this week's Interlull show we find out what James is up to in New York, my early struggles in Fallout 4, how Mathieu Flamini is about to save the world, and the imminent signing of Lionel Messi on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee. After that we answer listener questions about Alexis Sanchez, the best penalty takers, a rotten choice for fourth place, another thing to divide us as the schism grows ever larger, and terrifying creatures that are terrifying. Not only that we've got some prizes to give away in our first Savile Rogue competition of the year

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On this week's show we discuss the 1-1 draw with Sp*rs yesterday, the performance overall, whether we played badly or they played well, the contributions of Kieran Gibbs and Mesut Ozil, and the growing importance of Petr Cech. We then take listener questions about Aaron Ramsey, combating the pressing game, resting players for the Interlull, what we might do if the world was filled with giant ants, and lots more besides.

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Time then for this week's Arsecast and after a 5-1 defeat to Bayern Munich I try and talk about that as little as possible. All the same Goonerholic joins me for some European discussion and a look ahead to the North London derby on Sunday. We get an opposition view from a complete rotter, Andrei Arshavin reveals his top 5 songs in his Mixtape, and there's all the usual waffle.

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On this week's show we discuss the 3-0 win over Swansea at the weekend, including the goals from Olivier Giroud, Laurent Koscielny and Joel Campbell. We also look ahead to the game against Bayern Munich this week, and answer listener questions about which game is most important this week, potential signings in January, a mixed-up starting XI, Remi Garde as a possible future manager, and we end with another discussion that could have widen the chasm of Butter-and-Jam-Gate, but which helps heal some of those wounds.

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On today's show I react the dramatic midweek events on and off the pitch, including the growing threat to humanity that was revealed on Wednesday. I then chat with Tim Stillman about Joel Campbell, our injury problems, Capital One Cup, the upcoming schedule, what's going on at youth level and lots more. There's some vintage news, a halloween spook, and all the usual waffle.

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On this week's show look back at a most enjoyable weekend which saw Arsenal win, others draw, Tim Sherwood get sacked, and Jose Mourinho's misery continue. We discuss the Everton game, the goals, and individual performances, before we answer questions from listeners about Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, celebrating in the press box, Petr Cech, some halloween guff and James and I have a massive disagreement over what is one of the most important issues around.

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On this week's Arsecast and to discuss the big win over Bayern Munich I'm joined by Amy Lawrence. We chat about the game, Arsenal's need to find consistency, Olivier Giroud, and what's going at youth level – in particular the coaching development of former Gunner Thierry Henry. There's also something from the Angriest Man on Twitter, and all the usual waffle too.

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On this week's show we look back at the 3-0 win over Watford at the weekend with goals from Alexis, Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud. We discuss the exciting Hector Bellerin, look ahead to the Bayern Munich game tomorrow, and answer questions about how we should approach the Champions League, possible team changes, the biggest kicker, and we end with a disturbing discussion about Stan Kroenke's rather suspect looking moustache.

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Right then, time for this week's Arsecast and after the Interlull we can look ahead to football again. There's AGM chat and more with Jeremy Wilson – including chat about that £3m payment to KSE; team news; a look ahead to the weekend, kinda; lots of laughing at the misfortune of others; and a veritable glut of the usual waffle.

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On this week's show we cope with the Interlull by chatting about Arsenal players' involvement with their national teams; goals for Olivier Giroud, Alexis, Theo Walcott and Santi Cazorla, and an assist for Mesut Ozil; a new contract for Alex Iwobi and more. We then take listener questions about injuries and international duty, Walcott's role in the middle, potential Premier League champions in the future, and try and work out the most evil bear of all time.

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This week's Arsecast Extra was recorded last night at The Garage Highbury & Islington. James and I were joined by Philippe Auclair and Paolo Bandini, and a live audience. We discuss the cracking 3-0 win over Manchester United, our European adventures, Jose Mourinho's meltdown, and all the other weekend events. Then we take questions about strikers, left-backs, Carl Jenkinson, potential January signings and loads more.

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On this week's show I'm joined by Rory Smith from The Times to talk about Arsenal's midweek exploits, Arsene Wenger's record in Europe, why teams seem to be able to figure us out, the manager's faith in his players and more. There's something of a dearth of the usual waffle though, due to a terrible day I had, but it's better than nothing!

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On this week's show we look back on the 5-2 win over Leicester, goals from Alexis, Walcott and Giroud, an exciting game and a good performance overall. We also speculate as to why Kieran Gibbs looked so grumpy on the bench, as well as answering questions about the left back, Mathieu Debuchy, disciplinary issues, our favourite every Arsenal assists, weird armpits and lots more.

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On this week's Arsecast Adrian Clarke joins me to discuss the week that was, a win in the North London derby, the form of certain players, rotation, Gabriel, video evidence and more. There's some Amaury Bischoff PI, why Jose Mourinho talks bollocks and all the usual waffle in there too.

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On this week's show it's all about Diego Costa, Mike Dean, red cards, Gabriel and various porcine developments. We touch on Costa's behaviour, the referee's inability or unwillingness to do anything about it, retrospective punishment, if Arsenal are too nice, should we be more like Chelsea, the form of Alexis and Ozil, what to do if Coquelin is injured, performing under pressure, what not do with your mickey, and loads more.

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On this week's show I'm joined by Tim Stillman to discuss the midweek shenanigans in Zagreb, the misery of Olivier Giroud and to take a look ahead to Chelsea. After that John Cross joins me to discuss his new book about Arsene Wenger – you can win one of three copies in a little competition too. And, of course, there's all the usual waffle too.

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On this week's show we look back at the 2-0 win over Stoke, the impact of the goals from Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud, a third clean sheet in a row, impressive defensive options and the rest of the Premier League action. As well as that we answer listener questions about Aaron Ramsey, Gabriel's emergence, how much we should rotate for the midweek Champions League game, Mathieu Flamini's new role and lots more.

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Right then, time for this week's Arsecast and although material is a little light because of the Interlull, I'm joined by Amy Lawrence to discuss transfer activity (or lack of), injuries to Danny Welbeck and Olivier Giroud, how the manager might get the team firing again and more. There's also an in-depth investigation as to whether or not Mathieu Flamini has passed away (another thing the club are keeping from us), and all the usual waffle.

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On this week's show embrace the Interlull by discussing some international performances and whether or not they'll do us any good when real football starts again. There's also chat about celebrations, Mathieu Debuchy's comments and Danny Welbeck's injury, as well as questions from listeners about how we might line up against Stoke, shooting from distance, Alexis as centre-forward, before James is shocked and disheartened by his inconsistent farewells.

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On this week's show, trying to make sense of the Danny Welbeck stuff, the lack of transfer activity, and how this team might improve in ways other than spending money, I'm joined by James from @Northbanklower – who reveals a deadline day loan move that failed to go through – and Andrew Allen. It's quite an impromptu podcast, Interlull usually means no Arsecast but under the circumstances ... there's some, if not all, of the usual waffle in there too.

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On this week's show we discuss the 1-0 win over 10 man Newcastle at the weekend, our misfiring forward line, the other Premier League results, and the looming transfer deadline. We also answer your questions about how to fix our attack, transfers, Theo Walcott as a central striker, and we try and help a man who has been afflicted by a terrible condition.

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On this week's show I struggle, much like Arsenal, to get things going but eventually manage to kick things off. I'm joined by @eastlower to discuss the Champions League draw, our lack of goalscoring, what we might do in the transfer market and everything else that's going on this week. We have a look ahead to the Newcastle game tomorrow, there's a dramatic reading, and we run into a new character called Ned Spend.

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On this week's show we chat about the frustrating 0-0 draw against Liverpool, the defensive shortcomings, attacking impotence, and the performance of Petr Cech who made up for his opening day with a fine display that helped save a point. As well as that we answer listener questions about whether we need another striker and who that might be, Olivier Giroud's performance, Calum Chambers, video technology and which Arsenal player we feel most suitable for a 'Bromance'.

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On today's show I'm joined by Philippe Auclair to discuss the midfield balance, Aaron Ramsey, Theo Walcott's role in the side, what he knows about the Karim Benzema stuff and whether he thinks we'll make any further signings this summer. There's a quick chat with the Mugsmasher ahead of Monday night, the competition winner for Canvas Art Rocks, a chance to win some Arseblog t-shirts and all the usual waffle.

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On this week's show we chat about the first win of the season, the 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace, the return to last season's formation, Ramsey on the right, Alexis back in from the start and defensive lapses. We also answer questions about the players in the formation they're in, Petr Cech, flying headers, whether we should see more of Gabriel and lots more.

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On this week's show I'm joined by Tim Clark from Arse2Mouse to discuss West Ham, the performance, the effect the loss has has on the mood, what we might do (or not do) in the transfer market, how the manager is going to find the right balance in the team, our striking options and lots more. There's a competition to a HD metal print from Canvas Art Rocks, a look ahead to Palace on Sunday and all the usual waffle.

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On this week's show we pore over the disappointing start to the season and the 2-0 loss to West Ham on Sunday. We chat about Petr Cech's nightmare debut, the defending (or lack of it), and try and figure out what the hell happened to a team that looked so good in pre-season. As well as that we answer listener questions about what our best midfield is, whether the full backs stunted the attacking performance, why our starts to recent seasons have been so iffy in recent years, Coquelin's performance and more.

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Joining me on the opening show if the new season is Jeremy Wilson to talk Jack Wilshere, the Arsenal squad and what might happen between now and the end of the transfer window. There's also a more general Premier League preview with Ken Early of Second Captains which may or may not include a lot of incredulous Mourinho chatter. There isn't room for much of the usual waffle, but there's some – I wouldn't leave you without on the first show of the new season, and it all kicks off with a jaunty musical number.

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On this week's show we discuss the 1-0 win over Chelsea in the Community Shield, looking at the manager's team selection, starting Walcott up front, Petr Cech in goal, what it all means and, of course, that Wenger/Mourinho moment. We then answer listener questions about the Chelsea manager, Arsenal's fluid team selections, Walcott up front, the rumours about Karim Benzema, and a dark, evil that haunts the game of football. All that and much more.

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On this week's show we look back at the weekend's action in the Emirates Cup, discuss Theo Walcott's role in the side, the emergence of The Jeff, Petr Cech's debut and whether or not we'll buy another forward in this transfer window. We also answer listener questions about Wojciech Szczesny's future, Mikel Arteta, struggle to figure out how our midfield will line-up next season, before James expands on another sartorial disaster.

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On this week's show we relish in the glory of winning a trophy, discuss the futures of Mathieu Flamini and Theo Walcott as Galatasaray circle and that contract remains unsigned. As well as that we answer listener questions about Nacho Monreal, Chuba Akpom's prospects this season, what rules we might change in football, striker signings, the tattoo situation at the club and much, much more.

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On this week's show we discuss all the exciting events of the week like Petr Cech's squad number, the trip to Singapore, Alexandre Lacazette favouriting a Tweet, and touch on Abou Diaby's departure from the club. After that we answer listener questions about our favourite away kits, how we might combine certain players to make better players, and James makes a quite startling decision about a cow which he then makes up for with butter (contains NSFW words and images!).

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On this week's show we take in all the news of the last week, including player departures and wonder why Lukas Podolski never said goodbye #itsnotmeitsyou. We also touch on the news of Mikel Arteta's new contract, and answer listener questions about the transfer market, do we need a new number 9, how to improve the world of football punditry, while I become increasingly alarmed as James appears to transform into something terrible right before our ears.

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On this week's show we delve deep to bring you extensive coverage of all the Arsenal news like ... erm ... uhm ... and ... er ... aahh ... *twiddles thumbs*. However, we touch on Cech, Arturo Vidal and, of course, the big story of the week – Arturo Lupoli's birthday. As well as that we answer listener questions about right back, opinions that come back to haunt you, Glastonbury, Game of Thrones, dogs being great, and loads more besides.

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After a week off we're back with a vengeance to discover life after a holiday is shit, a shocking development in the world of the Arsecast Extra, the potential signing of Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, the departure of Ryo and the sadness of Tomas Rosicky. As well as that we answer listener questions about which of Szczesny or Ospina is for the chop if Cech arrives, reliable sources of transfer information, Patrick Vieira's best moments and a sad end for a cuddly Gunners legend.

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On this week's show we cover for the fact there's no Arsenal news by discussing doughnut related disasters, the Champions League final, the prospects of Arturo Vidal and discover the club's next wonderkid©®. Then we answer some listener questions about the best way to insult Harry Kane if you see him at an airport, our summer transfer spend, the worst goals of the season while James sticks admirably to his principles in the face of a difficult choice.

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I wasn't going to do an Arsecast this week because the season is over and it's time for its summer hiatus, but given that we won the cup and I wanted to keep that going for a bit longer I roped in Amy Lawrence for a chat about that, the knock-on effects of another trophy, some vague stuff about what we might do in the summer, Jack Wilshere and more. There's all the usual waffle and some bits from the course of the season that didn't work out as well as they might have. The Arsecast regular will return in August, the Arsecast Extra continues all summer

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On this week's FA Cup winning special we discuss winning the FA Cup on Saturday when we won the FA Cup by beating Aston Villa 4-0 to win the cup. We chat about the performances – both collective and individual, some our favourite moments from the game, and answer FA Cup winning questions about Alexis Sanchez's goal, who our man of the match was, how we'd celebrate it with a particular Arsenal player and speculate on Tim Sherwood's dressing room meltdown. Oh, and we won the cup.

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on this week's show I'm joined by The Man from East Lower, Goonerholic and Andrew Allen for a round-table pod to discuss the goings-on at FIFA, the end of the Premier League season and whether progress has been made and, of course, the upcoming FA Cup final and all that that entails. Will it be Ospina or Szczesny? Giroud or Walcott? We go over all that and there's the usual waffle besides.

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On this week's show we discuss the 4-1 win over West Brom on the final day, the performances of Theo Walcott, Jack Wilshere and David Ospina and what that might mean for the cup final team. We also answer some listener questions about Szczesny v Ospina and Giroud v Walcott for Wembley, pre-match superstitions, and are asked to make a horrendous choice which leads us to create a most foul and repulsive footballing Frankenstein.

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On this week's show I look back on an underwhelming week, make a shocking discovery about the Manchester United manager, and chat to Philippe Auclair about our recent form, midfield balance, Jack Wilshere, where the team needs to be strengthened in the summer, the 'world class striker' issue, who is going to play in goal in the FA Cup final and lots more. There's all the usual waffle in there too, just for balance.

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On this week's show we look back on yesterday's 1-1 draw with Man Utd at Old Trafford, discuss the goals, the overall performance and what the manager might do with his team for the final two league games of the season. We also answer questions about potential youth players who might make the breakthrough, the rumours of Petr Cech, Olivier Giroud's goal drought, what team we might pick for the FA Cup final and more.

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To kick off this week I show huge consideration for my listeners in the face of massive temptation. I look back a bit on Monday night before looking ahead to Sunday's game against Man Utd with Musa Okwonga (@Okwonga). We discuss United's season, how certain players have fared, and get his thoughts on how Arsenal's campaign has gone, amidst all the usual waffle.

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OOn this week's show we discuss the disappointing 1-0 defeat to Swansea, the implications of the result, where the team fell down last night, the goalkeeper and more. As well as that we answer questions about manager swapping, Danny Welbeck playing at Old Trafford on Sunday, set-piece delivery, and Carl Jenkinson before we take a trip into the future and things get a bit nipply.

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