The Thing About Arsenal
The Thing About Arsenal is a podcast dedicated to Arsenal Football Club, offering fans a mix of insight, debate, nostalgia, and entertainment. Hosted by a group of Arsenal obsessives, the show releases new episodes every Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, including match reactions after every men's game. The podcast aims to remind listeners why supporting the club is enjoyable, even during frustrating moments.
Episodes
Brighton 3-0 Arsenal: Back to Arteta’s lab
Well, that didn't quite go to plan did it? Look on the bright side though, at least none of us were naive enough to have been discussing a potential Invincibles repeat on the Preview Show... Oh, wait.Jim and Jonny are here to break down a baffling 3-0 away defeat to Brighton.Join The Thing About Arsenal Club! Bonus episodes, match reaction live streams, Discord access. Start your 7-day free trial.
Preview Show: CORRUPTION
We’re going back to Highbury! Arsenal’s Carabao Cup exploits have earned them their first-ever away trip to Fleetwood. Today, Jim, Jonny and Shay have a much-needed conversation about Max Dowman's role this season.But first, Brighton away. The lads explain why it could be a tough test at the Amex Stadium. Plus, Jonny and Shay reveal they have joined the Premier League Key Match Incidents Panel and
Ipswich Town 2-4 Arsenal: The kids are alright
Jim and Rory get off the sunloungers after Arsenal cruised past Ipsiwch Town in the Carabao Cup, where a host of youngsters seized their opportunity to shine. Marli Salmon by name/nature was excellent in defence, while Max Dowman tentatively reminded us that he might already be the best footballer anyone has ever seen anywhere.Join us as we dive into plenty of stellar performances, assess how effe
About AWFC: We’ve seen this film before
0-0. It’s an all too familiar scoreline for Arsenal over the past couple of years. However, are things a little different this time?Today, Lucy and Rory are here to explain why we shouldn’t panic - not yet, anyway. Plus, we celebrate the return of Kyra Cooney-Cross and look ahead to Man United this weekend!Join The Thing About Arsenal Club! Bonus episodes, match reaction live streams, Discord acce
Weekend Review: The Arteteur
It's official: Arsenal have contacted Pro Ref about Ezri Konsa's penalty on Saturday. Busy day for that lot...Laura, Jonny and Lucy reflect on Saturday night against Sunderland and - after an incredible start to the season - ask who Arsenal's most important player is right now. Elsewhere, we hear your suggestions of jobs for Arsenal players, discuss where the Carabao Cup should rank in our priorit
Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal: The Wearside Wrestle
That game was Street Fighter, UFC and Saving Private Ryan all rolled into one. So how did Arsenal come out with all three points and a clean sheet? Two answers straight away: David Raya and Bruno Guimarães.Luke and Jonny tuck into a brilliant match where Sunderland threw everything and Brian Brobbey at us, but couldn't breakthrough. We relive that stunning Guimarães goal, analyse the size of Mikel
Preview Show: Ezri the career mixologist
We've had the clean-up crew. We've had the locksmith crew. What other jobs suit the Arsenal squad? Laura and Jonny are joined by Daniyal Khan to ask that very important question.Elsewhere, Jonny has an extremely troubling confession about Martin Ødegaard, we ask if any rest key players will – or should – be rested for a tough assignment on Tyneside, and a listener gets in touch about their lifesiz
Napoli 0-1 Arsenal: Big red stockings
Four expected goals, one real-life goal but boy was it a good one! Laura and Jonny are here to react to a winning start to the Champions League for Arsenal against Napoli.We take some time to celebrate the brand-new Martin Ødegaard this season. Plus, we got our first look at Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyökeres in the starting lineup and Jonny labels one of our players the best bouncer in London.Join
About AWFC: It’s always nice to lift a curse
The WSL is back! Thankfully, Arsenal successfully lifted the curse that is Brighton away. Despite this, we weren’t at our absolute best, but Laura and Rory saw plenty to be optimistic about.Elsewhere, we celebrate one of our sleeper agents taking points off Chelsea and cautiously review London City Lionesses' opening day win. Plus, we look ahead to a vicious Champions League draw.Join The Thing Ab
Weekend Review: You've only been there five minutes mate
Laura, Jonny and Shay are here for a level-headed next day review of our brilliant win over Chelsea, which may or may not start with maniacal laughter and may or may not end with Shay accusing Emi Martínez of having a bad Uber rating.We discuss Martin Ødegaard's brilliance in more detail and Ezri Konsa's debut, just after leaving Arsenal a 5-star review on TripAdvisor too. Plus, Mikel Arteta's tra
Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea: Introducing… the Clean-Up Crew
It’s Sunday night, Arsenal have beaten Chelsea at home and Laura and Jonny are here with a brand-new match reaction. Just take a moment to enjoy this feeling.Do we still underestimate how good this team are? We reflect on that. Plus, Jonny has a theory about Morgan Rogers and a new nickname for the Arsenal bench. Join The Thing About Arsenal Club! Bonus episodes, match reaction live streams,
Preview Show: Unabashedly tracksuity
One thing is for sure this weekend: we simply cannot lose to Chelsea. Laura, Jim and Rory are here to contemplate a threatening Chelsea side rocking up at the Emirates, albeit with an absolutely awful nickname for their front three.We also consider if we should boo Morgan Rogers and Emi Martinez (probably), plus a listener gets in touch about Arsenal's badge. Is it time for a redesign? Answers on
Another Thing About Arsenal Teaser: Rating our transfer window
**For the full review, become a member of The Thing About Arsenal Club! Start your free trial HERE.**On this week's Another Thing About Arsenal, Luke, Jim and Rory gave their definitive verdicts on this summer's transfer window, taking a close look at the defence, midfield and - of course - the frontline. Jim explains why he feels like it's been nothing short of a disaster in some areas, while Luk
About AWFC: Operation win the WSL | Season preview and predictions
The 2026/27 season is here and we’re analysing the enemy. Who could ruin our title charge this year? Or are we winning it all? On that note, Rory can’t resist the urge to boo a London rival. He swears he’s not normally like this.Elsewhere, it’s AWFC predictions time! We’re talking top scorer, best new signing, unsung hero and more. Plus, we look ahead to a tantalising, possibly cursed, opening WSL
Weekend Review: Anything happening tonight?
Luke, Lucy and Jim bounce into the studio after a spirited victory against Aston Villa. They discuss that puzzling left-hand side and just how excited we are by Bruno Guimarães' brief cameo. We also bid farewell to a raft of players, as some long expected departures finally happen – and ask the crucial question: are we going to sign anyone by tonight?Jim makes the case for a deadline day swoop for
Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal: Look at that depth
**Unfortunately due to technical issues, we have been unable to upload the first part of today's match reaction pod. But there's still plenty to catch up on from Luke and Jonny! We hope you enjoy.**It was a proper Monday night scrap, but Arsenal came out on the other side of it with all three points at Villa Park! Luke and Jonny discuss an intriguing game that showed both our incredible strength,
Preview Show: The Benaissance
Will Julián Alvarez come to Arsenal? Will he even pick up the phone to Mikel Arteta? Who knows but... do we want him to? Luke, Jim and Rory ponder on that question and all of the saga's complexities as the rumours continue to mount.But first, there's the small matter of Unai Emery's Aston Villa on Monday night! We're excited for more of the same after Coventry City, and we might get our first look
Reacting to Arsenal's Champions League draw
Luke and Jim watched Thierry Henry open some balls and David Villa hit his big button and – voilá – after all the usual nonsense UEFA fanfare, Arsenal got their Champions League draw. And it's looking pretty tricky...Join us for our reaction, some unexpected Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? trivia, and Luke reminds us of a legendary AFTV clip.Join The Thing About Arsenal Club! Bonus episodes, match
About AWFC: It's almost complete
It’s been a winning week for Arsenal! Laura and Rory are here to look back on our preseason victories over Paris FC and Manchester City, where there were two late winners and plenty of new faces got minutes off the bench. Now, with Charlton up next in the final pre-season friendly, what do they still need to show?Elsewhere, Renée Slegers seems to be happy with her squad, but with the transfer wind
Weekend Review: Pickled Myles Lewis-Skelly (feat. Shay Gunner)
We are so back. Arsenal cruised to victory over Coventry City on Friday night – and then (almost) everyone proceeded to slip up.Laura and Luke are joined by Shay Gunner for a gleeful review of Bukayo Saka's sharpness, Myles Lewis-Skelly looking even more at home in midfield after some fine fermentation last season, and Christos Tzolis' unexpected homecoming in Brugge. Plus, Shay has some #breaking
Arsenal 3-0 Coventry City: Football is fun again
The Premier League Champions were back at the Emirates and it was one of the most stress-free evenings watching Arsenal in recent memory.Luke and Jim are here to bring you the rundown of what it was like inside the stadium. Elsewhere, we continue to be impressed by Christos Tzolis. Speaking of which, Luke has advice for anyone wanting to sing his new chant.Join The Thing About Arsenal Club to hear
Preview Show: Let's attack it
It's finally here. The new season is upon us! Laura, Jonny and Luke are feeling uniquely confident ahead of the big curtain-raiser.Elsewhere, Luke makes his feelings (too) clear about Frank Lampard, we get excited about the prospect of the shackles coming off this season (or will they?), and the future of Myles Lewis-Skelly is finally confirmed at last.Join us LIVE tonight after Coventry City! Pla
About AWFC: Our predicted Arsenal starting XI
Join The Thing About Arsenal Club! Bonus episodes, match reaction live streams, Discord access. Start your 7-day free trial – and if you decide to sign up before kick-off vs Coventry City, you'll be in with a chance of winning an Arsenal home shirt SIGNED by Thierry Henry. Click HERE to find out more!Arsenal kick off pre-season proper this weekend, and with the WSL creeping ever closer, Lucy and R
Predicting Arsenal's Premier League season
Join The Thing About Arsenal Club! Bonus episodes, match reaction live streams, Discord access. Start your 7-day free trial – and if you decide to sign up before kick-off vs Coventry City, you'll be in with a chance of winning an Arsenal home shirt SIGNED by Thierry Henry. Click HERE to find out more!The start of the season is just days away and so we're here to answer the big questions. Which Ars
Arsenal 3-0 Man City: We’re on for the Quintuple
If anyone’s yet to get excited about the new season, Luke and Rory have got you covered - because they're on the pod straight after Arsenal win another trophy!The vibes were bumping after twenty-odd seconds when Riccardo Calafiori finished off a lovely move and the boys never looked back. Join us as we recap a great win that had it all: another impressive Christos Tzolis performance, flashes of th
Preview Show: One boy for sale
The Community Shield is here! Whether Arsenal are ready is another question...Luke, Jonny and Jim look back on our pre-season and who will likely start against Man City in a game that still feels one week too soon. We also discuss Marli Salmon – how much can he truly been used? – and Jim argues why a defender in this transfer window is actually more important than a left-winger. Has he been Arteta
About AWFC: Start as you mean to go on
The fixtures are out and the countdown to the return of the WSL is on! Laura and Rory are here to look ahead to a brutal start to the season for Arsenal. Could the first five weeks make or break the Renéeissance?Elsewhere, after a busy start, it’s all quiet on the transfer front, but what business do we still need to do? Plus, what could this season look like for Katie Reid and Michelle Agyemang?C
A landmine in your own garden (feat. Joseph Charm)
Laura and Jim break out the samba vibes after the Bruno Guimarães signing is finally confirmed - and joining the conga line today is comedian, actor, presenter and massive Arsenal fan, Joseph Charm!We soon turn our attention to other transfer window needs, with one disturbing transfer rumour sending the whole studio into meltdown. Plus, we celebrate the return of football to the Emirates - quietly
A Swiss army b*****d
Laura is back with Jonny and Jim! And just in time for the news we all feared.They discuss who the club should now have in its sights after Vinícius Júnior signs the dotted line at Real Madrid, which – don't worry – we get appropriately petty about. To continue this summer's rollercoaster, we also get very excited about Bruno Guimarães as his move finally reaches its endgame.And then there's the s
Winícius Júnior
What's that? Another trophy? Champions of Costa Brava, you'll never sing that.Luke, Jonny and Jim discuss our first pre-season game against Girona, which featured Max Dowman doing some incredible things, a makeshift defence and Win the dog's new arch nemesis.We also catch up on the latest in the transfer market, as Christian Nørgaard heads to Everton and the Bruno Guimarães saga takes yet another
Brazilian Microsituations (feat. Dan Khan)
Jim and Luke are back in the studio the day before pre-season kicks off – and we’re delighted to be joined by broadcaster and Arsenal diehard, Daniyal Khan!First though, we’ve had a real falling out about this Vinícius Junior deal. Daniyal and Luke are already ordering Viní shirts but Jim’s halfheartedly pumping the brakes. WHY WON’T YOU BELIEVE, JIM?!Plus: massively overanalysing the tunes playin
North London Forever (Samba version)
Luke, Jim and Jonny arrive at the studio absolutely BUZZING after news broke that Arsenal are exploring a move to sign Vinícius Júnior. As in, Real Madrid superstar and one of the world’s best players, Vinícius Júnior. Wait, is this really happening?!In other Brazilian transfer talk, the Bruno Guimarães rumours roll on - so we’re cooking up our own clickbait headlines to get that deal over the lin
A Karim Benzema kind of summer
Laura, Jonny and Jim are back early this week to react to the already head-spinning number of stories since Monday. Chief among those: is Bruno Guimarães heading to Arsenal? If he is, then how much is too much...Elsewhere, we discuss that desperately-needed left-wing star. Is Bradley Barcola simply the new Julian Draxler? Plus, Jonny makes an impassioned defence of Ethan Nwaneri. Come join us!Comm
About AWFC: Win is booked and busy
Arsenal have been making big moves in the transfer market and frankly the social media team must be exhausted. Does Win need an agent? If so, Rory’s keen for the gig.He and Laura are on hand to break down who’s been brought in since the window opened, where they’ll fit and how Arsenal’s business compares to our rivals’.Plus, is Georgia Stanway changing Rory’s thoughts on tattoos? And Laura asks: i
Jim's nerdy list
Welcome back, champions.Laura, Jim and Luke catch up on all the latest news, starting with the departure of Leandro Trossard. Is he a cult hero or a bona fide legend?Elsewhere, Jim explains why Christos Tzolis could be the new Freddie Ljungberg and Laura reveals why Morgan Rogers has got under her skin.Plus, what do Declan Rice and Glastonbury have in common and a polite message for Gabriel: SIT D
Preview Show: Arteta’s Laboratory
Five days on and we are still revelling in the joy of Arsenal’s victory parade. So much so that the fridge Laura saw is still present in North London (and now has some enjoyable new additions).Elsewhere, Laura and Jim look ahead to a busy transfer window, where Arteta could look to add some more quality in the department of “ratting around”. Plus, we preview tonight’s game at home to Boyzone.A mas
About AWFC: They've got McCabe
The rumours are true, the pictures have dropped: Katie McCabe is a Chelsea player. Laura and Rory discuss the news and the reaction among the Arsenal fanbase since. How much does it impact McCabe's legacy? And will Chelsea fans come up with a new chant?Comment on Spotify or on YouTube, or get in touch with the show on X, Instagram, and TikTok. You can also email us show@thingaboutarsenal.com.***Pl
Weekend Review: These roofs are our own
Well, that was beautiful chaos! The streets of North London might finally be quietening down after Arsenal’s title-winning parade but the memories will echo on for a lifetime. Today, Laura and Jim tell Rory all about the parade and their experiences enjoying the celebrations firsthand.Elsewhere, we continue to reflect on our performance against PSG in the Champions League final. Plus, with silly s
UCL Final Reaction: So, so close
After a massive effort from every last one of our players, the Champions League final finished with Arsenal heartbreak in Budapest.Jim is joined by Laura from the airport to reflect on our penalty shootout defeat against PSG, but also on the massive mix of emotions – regret and agony, but also a huge sense of pride and optimism for the future of Mikel Arteta and this squad. Come and join us.Commen
Preview Show: One last push
We're back in the Champions League final for the first time since 2006. Laura, Jonny and Jim are full of nervous excitement.We remember our first go at grabbing Ol' Big Ears and how it compares to this season. We're also joined by On The Continent's Andy Brassell for the lowdown on PSG and where the key for Arsenal lies.Plus, Laura shares her plans for Budapest and we reflect on this week's episod
About AWFC: Our 25/26 Alternative Awards
Well, Arsenal Women didn’t win any of the big trophies we hoped for - apart from that weird five-day Champions Cup. But that’s not stopping Laura and Lucy from handing out our own set of trophies to cap off the season: it’s time for our TTAA Alternative Awards!From some of the brilliant moments conjured up by Alessia Russo n’ co, to some heart-wrenching/shoulder-shrugging moments that ultimately d
Weekend Review: How Arsenal won the title
Laura and Jim reflect on the season that saw our 22-year wait for a Premier League title come to an end. How did Arsenal do it? What was different compared to our previous attempts?We discuss David Raya's extraordinary campaign, the influence of our summer signings, and the season-defining moments that ended in glory. Plus, we ask the definitely cheeky but absolutely necessary question: could this
Crystal Palace 1-2 Arsenal: Dancing from Selhurst Park to Holloway Road
Luke and Jim spent the day celebrating the title win in one of the craziest days Holloway Road will ever witness – but they still made it to the studio to record another post-match pod!Admittedly, today’s win over Palace had a weird pre-season vibe to it, but at least we saw some of the wider squad remind us of their qualities and put their hands up for the Champions League final. Plus, the magic
Preview Show: 22 years, tell 'em!
What a week. Luke, Jim and Jonny relive the greatest night of our lives on Tuesday and all of the incredible #content that's followed. Apologies to all friends and family.We also hear about the Arsenal fan who truly had the best night of any Gooner in the whole world. Congratulations Daniel Bull, if that is really who you are...Also, we definitely sincerely wonder how Crystal Palace will set up on
WE ARE PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!
After 22 years, Arsenal Football Club are champions of England once more. DRINK IT IN!!!Luke and Jim clamber out of the crowds around the Emirates to celebrate everything: from these incredible players, to Mikel Arteta and his bloody process, to what Jim thinks was the most important signing of our recent history in the form of Eberechi Eze, and the rollercoaster of emotions we've all gone through
Weekend Review: Bumboozling
So, how are you feeling? Luke and Jim are giddy with nerves. And probably sugar-crashing from all the cherries they've eaten.We look back on our final game of the season at the Emirates, which beautifully capped off an incredible - and not always smooth - journey at our stadium. Luke and Jim were there to take it all in.Elsewhere, we ponder on the availability of flares in the Holloway area and wo
Arsenal 1-0 Burnley: Cold wet feet
Who needs to win 5-0 when you can win 1-0? Lucy and Jonny are here to celebrate a 1-0 win against Burnley because that's exactly what we need to do when the Premier League is within our grasp.Kai Havertz delivered the goods (and almost a red), while Piero Hincapié delivered something else. There was also the small matter of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City reign all but coming to an end midway thro
About AWFC: One of a kind
“We’ve… had... McCabe,” and boy were we lucky too. Today, Laura and Rory reflect on Arsenal’s final game of the season and say goodbye to another legend departing the club this summer. We discuss how Katie McCabe is such a unique character and why Arsenal might never see the likes of her again.Elsewhere, we discuss the wider squad rebuild with more players leaving the club this summer and take our
Preview Show: We're corrupt, so what?
Two games to go. Jim, Jonny and Rory are here to reflect on the gravity of that feeling and loads of others besides, some of which may still relate to VAR and the swirling conspiracy theories.We preview Burnley on Monday night and the importance of goal difference in this game, while there's a slightly unwelcome trip down memory lane to revisit the last time Burnley beat us (dark times). Plus, Pie
About AWFC: I’m not crying, you’re crying
We knew it was coming, but nothing could prepare us for that exit video...First things first on today’s show - Laura and Rory take a look back at Beth Mead’s time at Arsenal, from her heartbreaking ACL injury to that pass in the Champions League final. If anyone deserves to be called a legend, it’s her.In happier news, it looks like Arsenal are getting their business done early and might be signin
Weekend Review: Does anyone know a tattoo artist?
Call a tattoo artist, we need to get booked in for our David Raya tattoos. Today, Laura, Luke and Jonny gather to relive another painful yet joyous weekend for Arsenal.We weigh in on the ongoing VAR debate. Plus, Laura asks, in hindsight, was this result more fun than a 5-0 romp? And once we get all that out of the way, we celebrate the most important event of the weekend, Win the Dog’s birthday!H
West Ham 0-1 Arsenal: Extraordinary.
If you thought watching that game was nerve-wracking, try doing it AT West Ham. In the home end.Lucy and Rory are almost (but fortunately not totally) speechless after one of the most dramatic games of Arsenal's season. We unpack it all: the VAR decision that saw Callum Wilson's equaliser ruled out, David Raya's extraordinary composure to save from Mateus Fernandes, and the equally extraordin
Preview Show: Celebration police, come at us
Even after reaching the actual Champions League final, people are still trying to bring us down. Unfortunately for the haters, they're going to have to sit this one out. We're going to celebrate, and keep on celebrating until we can't no more.The three Ls of Laura, Lucy and Luke are here to reflect on a week that just got better and better. Plus, we look ahead to the weekend as Arsenal take the Mi
Arsenal 1-0 Atlético: I remember when I lost my mind
ARSENAL ARE IN THE FINAL OF THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE! Laura and Jim dive out of the Emirates and get on the mics straight after full time to drink it all in.From Viktor Gyökeres' heroic performance up top, to Bukayo Saka's goal, Ben White's redemption and Myles Lewis-Skelly's continuing midfield masterclass... there is A LOT to enjoy. Jim also explains how unique the pre-match atmosphere was and Laura
About AWFC: Burn this City to the ground
Ugh! Lyon 3-1 Arsenal. Laura and Rory are here to react to a frustrating afternoon in Lyon. Rory explains why Wendie Renard gave him the ick, and we rue Arsenal’s missed chance to show everyone how good we can be.Elsewhere, we are further icked out by the thought of Beth Mead and Katie McCabe going to Man City. Plus, we explain why Arsenal need to take the title race to the last day of the season.
Weekend Review: Let it all work out
Were we wrong to think that Arsenal weren't capable of a free-flowing performance anymore? Apparently so. Luke and Jim are here to further discuss our 3-0 win over Fulham at the weekend, Viktor Gyökeres' recent form and Myles Lewis-Skelly, who might have just saved us 80m quid in the summer.Elsewhere, we start to get excited to play Atlético Madrid tomorrow night. Rumour has it there could be a ve
Arsenal 3-0 Fulham: Refilling the confidence bar
That's more like it! Jim and Rory gather after a very enjoyable - and strangely nostalgic - afternoon in N5. We once again take a moment to appreciate how important a fully fit Bukayo Saka is to this team. Elsewhere, Rory gives plenty of credit to Mikel Arteta for starting Myles Lewis Skelly in midfield and Jim hopes this result will give us a big old confidence boost going into the final few game
Preview Show: Hope is free
It’s Jim and Rory on the show, and they kick things off with their "Atlético Reflections” following an important week in the Champions League. Did Ben White know he was stepping on the Atlético badge? Does he even know what the badge looks like? Does the fact he didn’t step on the bear make a difference? We get into the nitty gritty of it all.Elsewhere, we look ahead to Fulham at the weekend and o
Atlético 1-1 Arsenal: Verging on way better
After last night's nonsense in the Champions League, it was time for some proper European football and some trademark Arsenal control. And we got it! For the first 45 minutes, at least...Luke and Jonny react to a very valuable 1-1 draw away at Atlético Madrid, which – despite all the toilet roll everywhere – featured some really positive performances, not least Declan Rice and Viktor Gyökeres. The
About AWFC: Here we are again
What’s that in the air? Look closely… it’s just a hint of Arsenal in Champions League dreamland again. Today, Laura, Lucy and Rory are keeping their emotions in check despite being impressed with Arsenal’s hard fought victory over Lyon in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.Elsewhere, Manu Zinsberger makes us all cry after it was announced she would leave the club. Plus, we could be b
Weekend Review: It's not fair
Every fanbase says things aren't fair but hear us out...Laura, Lucy and Luke reflect on the Newcastle victory, which left most of us confused and one of us fearing that Title Race 2.0 was already slipping away when Kai Havertz went down the tunnel.Plus, should Eberechi Eze's goal count as a set piece? Is Declan Rice still auramaxxing? And what kind of hellish tie awaits us in Madrid against Diego
Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle: Eze Magic
One-nil to the Arsenal. Good, bad, stressful but ultimately good. Laura and Jonny are here to react to a win at home to Newcastle.We discuss Eberechi Eze’s unique talent, the importance of Kai Havertz to our title chances and the unprecedented stress we all feel watching the team this season.Hit us up in the comments on Spotify or on YouTube, or get in touch with the show on X, Instagram, and TikT
Preview Show: Saka's back!
Anyone got a number for Marc Cucurella's barber? We've got some fake lineup news to share...Laura and Rory cast their eyes over the opening weekend of Mikel Arteta's new season – and it's kicked off with the return of Bukayo Saka! We're excited, but also a little sceptical. Elsewhere, Laura explains why she's not sure Arsenal can switch their mindset so completely to start blowing teams away, whil
About AWFC: 20 days to go…
Arsenal players have been out on international duty, with Alessia Russo now in her maverick era and Katie McCabe continuing to be Ireland’s hero. Laura and Rory are here to round up all the international goings-on!We also hear from some listeners re: the squad rebuild needed at the end of this season (sorry, Stina). Plus, it’s finally time to look down the barrel at Arsenal’s brutal run-in: seven
Weekend Review: The new season starts now
Luke, Jonny and Rory convene after a painful afternoon at the Etihad. But what's that? We're actually feeling good about it?! Jonny shares his reasons to be hopeful, including why Sunday might be the start of a brand new Mikel Arteta XI for the run-in.Elsewhere, we relish that Gabriel and Erling Haaland battle for the ages, Rory proposes a new chess-based format to decide the league (you know what
Man City 2-1 Arsenal: Strange Case of Kai Havertz
We once again turned up at the house of our bullies and were sent home without any dinner money. Laura and Jonny and here to unpack a painful afternoon at the Etihad.We reflect on the absolute best and worst of Kai Havertz, which were both on display today. Plus, Jonny maintains some optimism ahead of the final five games of the season.Hit us up in the comments on Spotify or on YouTube, or get in
Preview Show: Become a statue
Luke has some inspirational words for the Arsenal players before our titanic clash with Man City: become a statue. Not on the pitch ideally, please.Luke, Jim and Rory have more words of wisdom ahead of the biggest game of the Premier League season. We discuss Mikel Arteta's fire - is that reassuring for the fanbase, or coming across as desperation? Is Jurrien Timber going to be back or is he being
Arsenal 0-0 Sporting: Verging on better
Arsenal looked for their mojo tonight, and although we didn't quite find it, at least we find a last four spot in the Champions League!Laura and Jim get straight out of the Emirates to discuss a confusing night against Sporting which wiped some of the slate clean, while raising fresh concerns for Sunday against Man City...Hit us up in the comments on Spotify or on YouTube, or get in touch with the
About AWFC: Big summer rebuild
The big summer block is approaching and Arsenal currently have 11 players who could be out of contract. Today, Laura, Lucy and Rory are stepping into Renee Slegers' shoes to decide which players make it through to judges' houses and who gets sent packing to London City Lionesses.Plus, we share our dream transfer targets and decide where to build Manu Zinsberger's commemorative bench.Find us on&nbs
Weekend Review: The night is darkest before the dawn
Today's title is a real quote from a Greek philosopher who was also an Arsenal fan, by the way. Title race in circa 56 BC.Laura, Jim and Lucy gather to do the only logical thing at a time like this: talk about Samir Nasri's Deliveroo orders in 2022. They also discuss some game that happened on Saturday and another one that happened on Sunday involving two teams in blue kits, one of which caused Lu
Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth: What happened?!
Sam's stranded on an island. Jonny's trying to give up cigarettes. And then Arsenal go and do that.We process one of the lowest points of the season as the April slide continues. Jonny points out his worries from the moment the lineup was named, while Sam is baffled by just how much this team looks like it's going backwards under Mikel Arteta – summed up by Martín Zubimendi's nervous performance.J
Preview Show: There's a title to be won
The Premier League is back! Laura, Jim and Luke look ahead to a tough challenge against Bournemouth and try to get their heads around the rampant injury rumour mill, not helped by Mikel Arteta's secret training pitch in a bunker somewhere in Colney. Reports unconfirmed on that. Source: Kuke Lempner.Elsewhere, our feelings after reports that the club will hear offers for Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lew
Sporting 0-1 Arsenal: Fine, then excellent
Well, who cares if we were falling asleep halfway through the second half and we struggled to break Sporting down, WHAT a result that was!Luke and Jim jump on after a classy Kai Havertz goal capped off what was a cagey but controlled performance. We recap another imperious David Raya showing, an impressive return from Martin Ødegaard and some tentative moments from a few others - but shake off tho
About AWFC: One Club
To all the fans who were seeking solace from the men's result on Saturday night with AWFC, welcome! And welcome to more of the same. Laura and Rory look back on a rollercoaster week that saw us go from triumph at Stamford Bridge to despair at Meadow Park, which sent us on some very long, very reflective walks.We discuss what went wrong against Brighton as the domestic cups continue to elude us, wh
Weekend Review: What happened on Saturday night
With the dust settled, Jim and Jonny reflect on the Southampton defeat without declaring our season a failure or selling half of the squad. But it is time for some tough home truths.Jonny explains why Mikel Arteta must become more accountable to the fans, while Jim questions whether this Arsenal team is truly enjoying its football. Plus, we answer a selection of your questions, including the inevi
Southampton 2-1 Arsenal: Time to wake up
We knew those bloody balloons were a bad omen. Laura and Jonny react to Arsenal's chastening defeat at Southampton as we crash out of the FA Cup.We discuss where it all went wrong, from the errors across the backline, to the general lack of urgency and reactivity in both the players and Mikel Arteta that is becoming a growing trend.There's praise for Max Dowman – but also the startling realisation
Preview Show: For Club and Arsenal
Arsenal are back in action! Luke, Jim and Sam are excited to watch our beautiful boys again as they take on Southampton in the FA Cup – even if we don't really know who's going to be fit.They discuss the walking wounded from the international break – some potentially more than others – and the wider discourse around Arsenal's withdrawals. Plus, Saka's sauce is back and everyone's behaving totally
About AWFC: It’s Russo season
A lovely time of year for hammering Spurs and for Alessia Russo to get her first Arsenal hat-trick. Plus, the Kim Little celebrations rumble on and Laura and Rory can’t get enough of it.Elsewhere, Rory fills us in about tifo logistics (it’s no picnic) and both the Champions League and the FA Cup are looming.P.S. Laura has a scorching hot Lauren James take.Find us on YouTube, X, Inst
Our 2025/26 player ratings (so far): Part 2
After plenty of love for our backline, it's time to absolute eviscerate the rest of the team. Joking, of course – Declan Rice and Martín Zubimendi come out of this pretty well.Laura, Sam and Rory give their marks out of 10 for every single Arsenal midfielder and attacker, featuring praise for Rice's 'ratting around', a very frank conversation about Bukayo Saka, and the horrifying realisation that
Our 2025/26 player ratings (so far): Part 1
It’s currently the international break for the men’s team, which is generally a good time to take stock of how things are going. Therefore, Luke, Jonny and Sam have gathered to submit their Arsenal player ratings for the season so far.Today, we are starting with the goalkeepers and defence. So we’ve got some big questions to answer. E.g, how harsh should we be to Kepa? And, is Gabriel or William S
