The Grove - An Arsenal Podcast
The Grove Podcast is an Arsenal podcast for fans who love the club but don’t take themselves too seriously. It features match reactions, previews, and debates that mix football insight with humour, including uncomfortable truths when needed. Hosted by Arsenal supporters, new episodes are released after every match.
Episodes
🎧 199 | The Champions Are Back: Coventry Review
ARSENAL 3 - COVENTRY 0 : CHAMPIONS START LIKE CHAMPIONS Arsenal’s title defence begins exactly how you’d want it to: a calm, controlled, comfortable 3–0 win under the lights at the Emirates. Tabs and Andy sit down to break down the opening‑night performance, the key talking points, and what this first glimpse of The Champions tells us about the season ahead.We talk through the feel of the night,
🎧 198 | 26/27 Season Predictions & Coventry Preview
CRYSTAL BALLS, RIVALS ASSESSED & COVENTRY TO COME: The Premier League is back. Arsenal begin their title defence on Friday night under the lights at the Emirates, and Tabs is joined by Andy and Ian (aka @arsecannonpics) to look ahead to the 2026/27 campaign with a full set of predictions, projections and pre‑season crystal‑ball gazing.We talk through the mood going into the new season, the fee
🎧 197 | Community Shield Review: Arsenal Sit City Down
WE ARE VERY GOOD & WINNING TROPHIES IS FUN Arsenal kicked off the season exactly how champions should by beating Manchester City 3–0 at Wembley and lifting the Community Shield. Tabs and Kuziva sit down to unpack what the win actually means, how Arsenal looked, how City looked, and what this performance tells us heading into the Premier League opener.We talk through the feel of the day, the co
🎧 196 | Pre Season Is Done: Are We Ready? Probably Not
PRE-SEASON IS DONE...NOW WHAT? Tabs is back from holiday and pre‑season is finally done. The games were flat, the heatwave was ridiculous, and half the squad is still recovering from the longest World Cup ever but now things get serious. Jamie joins to break down what we learned, what we didn’t, and what actually matters heading into the new Premier League season.Pre‑Season Overview Arsenal beat G
🎧 195 | Easy Win Kicks Off Arsenal's Pre-Season
"COSTA BRAVA CHAMPIONS" - YOU'LL NEVER SING THAT!!! Episode 195 reviews Arsenal’s first proper outing of the summer a comfortable, confident 4–1 win over Girona that officially kicks off pre‑season and the march toward club football world domination. Tabs is joined by Ian (@arsecannonpics) to break down the match, the Hale End takeover, the transfer noise and what’s coming next.The p
🎧 194 | Veni, "Vini", Vici?
I CAME, I VINNIED, I CONQUEREDEpisode 194 dives straight into the biggest, loudest, most ambitious rumour of Arsenal’s summer: Vinícius Júnior to Arsenal. Tabs is joined by Kusiva to unpack the madness, the hope, the implications, and the tiny sliver of possibility that has sent the fanbase into meltdown.The pair explore:is Vinícius actually that good?why he doesn’t always “pop” on screen compar
🎧 193 | Arsenal Win The World Cup & Transfer Chat
WC26 Ends, Arsenal Begins: Pre‑Season Starts & Transfer Talk Heats UpEpisode 193 marks the end of a eventful, colourful, occasionally ridiculous World Cup and the start of something far more important: Arsenal’s pre‑season. Tabs and Andy dive into the tournament’s finale, Spain’s deserved triumph, Argentina’s shithousery, and the Arsenal angles that matter now the dust has settled.The pair bre
🎧 192 | Transfer Special: In Berta We Trust?
In Berta We Trust… Or Do We?Episode 192 checks in on Arsenal’s summer, the rumours, the silence, the anxiety, and the growing debate around how the club is operating in the market. Tabs is joined by Andy to sift through the latest transfer noise, the World Cup distractions, and the big question hovering over the fanbase: do we actually trust Andrea Berta to run this window?The pair dig into:The la
🎧 191 | Inside Arsenal’s Medical Overhaul & Early Season Concerns
Get the lowdown on the Medical staff changes & How the World Cup will impact pre-season and the opening games of the season.Episode 191 digs into one of the most important — and least understood — parts of Arsenal’s off‑season: the sweeping changes to the club’s medical and performance department. Tabs is joined by friend of the pod Dr. Andrew Mitchell, a sports‑science academic and biomechani
🎧 190 | USA's World Cup Fever & Arsenal’s Stateside Explosion
Stars, Stripes & The Arsenal: World Cup Buzz & Arsenal's Fandom in American Episode 190 dives into the heart of the World Cup in North America — how it’s being received, how it’s transforming football culture in the US, and how Arsenal’s American fanbase is exploding in real time. Tabs is joined by New Jersey‑based substack writer and massive Arsenal supporter Carla Espinal, whose work
🎧 189 | 2026/27 Fixtures: Arsenal's Road to Back‑to‑Back
THE FIXTURES ARE OUT & BEFORE YOU KNOW IT WE'LL BE DEFENDING OUR TITLEEpisode 189 looks ahead to Arsenal’s title defence as the 2026/27 Premier League fixtures drop and Tabs and Andy dive into them.The FA have once again conspired against Arsenal by forcing us to play every team home and away. Outrageous. But we analyse it anyway.The pair break down:the opening run, the tricky patches, the fes
🎧 188 | Arsenal Squad Audit: Who Stays, Who Goes & What’s Next?
Arsenal squad depth, transfers and World Cup 2026 chat - who's in, who's out what will the World Cup mean for Arsenal players. Episode 188 kicks off the summer with a deep dive into Arsenal’s squad, who should stay, who might go, who we’re open to offers for, and what the club needs to do to stay ahead of the pack in 2026/27. Tabs is joined by Andy for a full squad audit just hours before the Worl
🎧 187 | Arsenal 2025/26 Season Review & Awards
ARSENAL 2025/26 END OF SEASON REVIEW & AWARDS Episode 187 is the big one, the end of season review and awards show after one of the most dramatic, stressful, and ultimately glorious Arsenal seasons of our lives. Tabs is joined by Jamie and Andy to look back at the nine‑month rollercoaster that delivered a Premier League title, a Champions League final, and enough emotional turbulence to last a
🎧 186 | From Champions League Agony to Parade Ecstasy
Budapest, The Final & The Parade — Processing It All Episode 186 is the first pod after the end of the season - the Champions League final, the parade, the travel chaos, the exhaustion, the pride, the heartbreak, and the emotional comedown after nine months of the most intense Arsenal season of our lives. Tabs is joined by Ian and Mitch to look back on the full Budapest experience: the trave
🎧 185 | Arsenal v PSG : Champions League Final Preview
Arsenal v PSG — Champions League Final Preview from Budapest : Episode 185 is a special one — Tabs and Ian are together in person in Budapest, recording from their apartment on the eve of the biggest club game in Arsenal’s history. After a week of Premier League title celebrations, trophy lifts, content overload and emotional burnout, attention finally turns to Saturday’s Champions League final ag
🎧 184 | Arsenal Crowned Champions At The Palace
CHAMPIONS: Trophy Lift, Palace Away, The Joy Overload & The Mind Turns to the Champions League Final Episode 184 is the first post‑trophy‑lift pod — and Tabs is joined by Andy to reflect on a week of pure, relentless, overwhelming Arsenal joy. From winning the league on Tuesday to lifting the trophy at Selhurst Park on Sunday, it’s been a blur of celebrations, content, group chats, photos, vid
🎧 183 | CHAMPIONS: The Joy, The Journey & The Final 2 Games
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS MY FRIENDS!! Reflecting on The Joy, The Celebrations, The Journey & The Final 2 Games ... It certainly was not done and it all worked out! Episode 183 is all about basking — properly basking — in the glory of Arsenal becoming Premier League Champions. Tabs is joined by Jamie, Kuziva and Andy for a reflective, emotional, and fun look back at the last few days : the Burnley nerv
🎧 TGP | Hot Off The Pitch : PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
Arsenal Are Champions — Tears, Fun, Joy & Champagne on HOTPRecorded just 20 minutes after the final whistle, this is the most emotional, joyous episode in HOTP & The Grove Podcast history — because Arsenal are Premier League CHAMPIONS.Tabs is joined by Jamie, Ian (aka @arsecannonpics), Mitch, Kuziva and young Gianluca for a raw, unfiltered, heart‑on‑the-sleeve reaction to the moment Arsena
🎧 182 | 2 Games. 180 Mins. No Excuses. It Starts With Arsenal v Burnley
Arsenal v Burnley Preview : Take nothing for granted. Get the job done . Just win (and score a few please!) Episode 182 begins with Tabs and Ian (aka @arsecannonpics) still recovering from the undercover chaos at the London Stadium, the stress, the silence, the pretending, the VAR heart attack, and the surreal moment they finally celebrated Arsenal’s winner 20 minutes away from the ground. With th
🎧 181 | Arsenal Survive West Ham VAR Drama - 2 Games From Glory
West Ham Utd 0 - Arsenal 1 Undercover at the London Stadium: Arsenal Survive West Ham & Late, Late VAR Chaos Episode 181 opens with Tabs still recovering from one of the most stressful endings to a match this season, as Arsenal held on for a massive 1–0 win away at West Ham. If you’re listening to this, you’re probably still somewhere between shaking, laughing, and lying on the floor.Tabs is j
🎧 180 | Three Games to the Title — West Ham Next
From Budapest Buzz to West Ham Away: Arsenal Reset for the Final Push Arsenal are Champions League finalists and Episode 180 opens with Tabs still riding the high of Tuesday night’s historic win over Atlético Madrid. But with three Premier League games left and the title now officially in Arsenal’s hands, the focus has to snap back to West Ham away.Tabs reflects on the euphoria of reaching the Cha
🎧 179 | Budapest Bound: Arsenal Beat Atlético To Reach The Champions League Final
Arsenal Reach the Champions League Final After Beating Atlético Madrid | Budapest Awaits | Pre‑West Ham Preview Arsenal are going to the Champions League final and Tabs is absolutely buzzing. After a historic 1–0 win over Atlético Madrid at the Emirates (2–1 on aggregate), the club is heading to Budapest for only the second UCL final in Arsenal’s history, ending a 20‑year wait. This episode is all
🎧 178 | Arsenal Back To Their Best: Fulham Beaten, Atlético Awaits
Arsenal 3–0 Fulham: Joy, Control, Fresh Legs… and Atlético Next. Post‑Fulham reaction + Champions League semi‑final second‑leg previewEpisode 178 is a breath of fresh air as Arsenal finally looked like Arsenal again. Tabs and Andy break down a dominant, controlled, stress‑free 3–0 win over Fulham that brought goals, rhythm, confidence, and the return of key players at exactly the right moment.Afte
🎧 177 | VAR Controversy in Madrid - Arsenal Bring It Home Level, Fulham Next
VAR Chaos in Madrid: Arsenal Hold Atlético & Turn Focus to Fulham. Post‑UCL Semi‑Final First Leg Reaction + Premier League Preview . Episode 177 comes straight from Madrid, where Tabs breaks down Arsenal’s 1–1 draw away at Atlético a result that keeps the Champions League semi‑final very much alive, despite one of the most baffling VAR interventions of the season.Tabs goes solo for this one, r
🎧 176 | Arsenal 1–0 Newcastle : Big Win Ahead of Atlético Clash
Post‑Newcastle reaction + Atlético Madrid preview : Arsenal Go Top Again: Nerves, Injuries & A Champions League Semi‑Final Ahead Arsenal are back on top of the Premier League after a brutally tense 1–0 win over Newcastle but my word, they are making us suffer. Episode 176 dives straight into the anxiety, the relief, and the emotional chaos of a victory that felt like it aged every Arsenal fan
🎧 175 | 5‑Game Shootout for the Title — It’s On! Arsenal v Newcastle Preview
Five games. One shootout. One title race that refuses to die. Belief restored, pressure rising, and a huge chance to go top again : Episode 175 arrives with Arsenal staring down the final stretch: five games to decide the Premier League title. After a bruising few weeks and the gut‑punch at the Etihad, Tabs is back in full belief mode and this episode sets the tone for the run‑in.With City edging
🎧 174 | Fine Margins Decide Titles : Arsenal Are Down, But Not Out
Processing the Etihad defeat, the title‑race fallout, and what Arsenal must do next : Episode 174 picks up 24hrs after Arsenal’s gut‑punch 2–1 defeat at Manchester City, a result that shifts the title race and leaves the fanbase wrestling with pride in the performance but frustration and the sense of a huge opportunity slipping away. Tabs and Andy dive into the emotional and tactical fallout, the
🎧 TGP | Hot Off The Pitch : Man City 2 - Arsenal 1
HOT OFF THE PITCH — Man City 2–1 Arsenal: Fine Margins, Missed Moments & Title Race Reality CheckInstant Reaction to Arsenal’s Defeat at the EtihadArsenal fall 2–1 at the Etihad in a brutal, fine‑margins defeat that shifts the Premier League title race back towards Manchester City. Tabs and Gianluca (The Boy) give their raw, immediate reaction just minutes after full‑time — frustration, emptin
🎧 173 | Joy As Arsenal Reach UCL Semis With City Title Decider Looming
Arsenal Reach the Champions League Semi‑Finals: Underwhelming Joy and Angst With The City Showdown AheadPost‑Sporting reaction, fan toxicity, Arteta’s message, and the biggest league game in 20 yearsArsenal are into the Champions League semi finals back‑to‑back for the first time in the Club’s history yet parts of the fanbase are acting like we’ve been relegated. In Episode 173, Tabs opens with a
🎧 172 | Arsenal Proving the Haters Right: Bournemouth Reaction & Sporting Preview
Post-Bournemouth, Pre-Sporting CP Quarter-Final Second Leg Arsenal's title hopes took another painful hit as Tabs, Andy, and Kuziva record a raw, honest reaction to the 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth — and look ahead to the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting CP with a 1-0 advantage from the first leg. With Man City winning 3-0 against Chelsea the same day, the gap is ba
🎧 171 | Finding Arsenal's Identity Ahead Of Pivotal Bournemouth Fixture
Post‑Sporting Reaction & Bournemouth Preview: Identity, Arteta, and a Huge Week Ahead Back from Lisbon, back to winning ways, and back with Dr. Mitch Tabs returns from Lisbon, pastel de nata withdrawals and all, and is joined once again by friend of the pod Dr. Andrew Mitchell to break down Arsenal’s 1–0 win away at Sporting CP and look ahead to a massive Premier League clash against Bournemou
🎧 170 | Last‑Minute Limbs in Lisbon, Are Arsenal Back?
Sporting 0–1 Arsenal: A Massive European Win & A Much‑Needed ResetHavertz’s late winner, Raya brilliance, restoring identity , and Bournemouth up next Arsenal are finally back to winning ways — and in theChampions League quarter‑finals, no less. After 16 long days and back‑to‑back defeats, the Gunners delivered a gritty, disciplined, old‑school 1‑0 to the Arsenal away at Sporting CP. Tabs reco
🎧 169 | Arsenal’s Cup Woes Continue, Must Improve in Lisbon
Post‑Southampton FA Cup Exit & Pre‑Sporting CP UCL Quarter‑Final: Are the Wheels Coming Off? Superstitions, squad depth, defensive wobble, and another massive week for Arsenal’s season Arsenal are out of the FA Cup after a frustrating 2–1 defeat to Southampton, and Episode 169 dives straight into the anxiety, the overthinking, and the existential dread that only this club can produce. Tabs is
🎧 168 | The Gooner, The Run In & The Saints FA Cup Preview
With special guest The Gooner Fanzine Editor, Layth Yousif Post‑International Break: Arsenal Reset & FA Cup Quarter‑Final Preview (Southampton Away)The international break is finally over, Arsenal are back, and Episode 168 brings a heavyweight panel to break it all down. Tabs is joined by Ian (@arsecannonpics) and special guest Layth Yousif — The Gooner Fanzine Editor, journalist, and long‑tim
🎧 167 | The International Break, Injuries & The Final Push
Arsenal’s State of Play & The Final Run‑In. Injuries, withdrawals, Ben White drama, and what the last 8–9 weeks will demand. With Arsenal fans finally getting a breather during the last international break of the season, Tabs is joined by Andy to take stock of where things actually stand, mentally, physically, and tactically, before the final two months that will define everything.They dive in
🎧 166 | Arsenal Carabao Cup Final Humbling, How Will We React?
Carabao Cup Final Review : Wembley Woes, Kepa Debacle, & What This Means for Arsenal’s SeasonArsenal’s wait for a domestic cup continues after a bruising 2–0 defeat to Manchester City at Wembley, and Tabs is joined by Dr. Andrew “Mitch” Mitchell to unpack a final that slipped away in the worst possible 45 minutes of the season. From the shock of Eze’s late withdrawal to the Kepa vs Raya debate
🎧 165 | Arsenal Bangers Beat Leverkusen, Bring On Wembley!
Leverkusen (H) UCL R16 L2 Review / Carabao Cup Final v Man City PreviewThunderbastards, Narratives & a Trophy BeckonsArsenal are into the Champions League quarter‑finals after a composed, confident 2–0 win over Bayer Leverkusen and Tabs and Jamie are here to relive the moment Eberechi Eze detonated a Champions League thunderbastard that wowed the Emirates. Just days after Max Dowman's vira
🎧 164 | Everton Maxed Out, Leverkusen Will Be Similar
Everton (H) EPL R30 Review / Leverkusen (H) UCL R16 L2 Preview A 16‑Year‑Old Changes Everything - Emirates Euphoria v Everton Arsenal leave it late — gloriously, deliriously late — as 16‑year‑old Max Dowman announces himself to the world with one of the moments of the season: a 97th‑minute, half‑length‑of‑the‑pitch solo winner that sends the Emirates into absolute meltdown. Tabs and Jamie relive e
🎧 163 | Lacklustre Arsenal Draw In Germany, Everton Is Massive
Post‑Leverkusen (A) UCL R16 L1 / Pre‑Everton (H)Hotel Rooms, Red Bulls & a Ropey 1–1Recorded the morning after Arsenal’s Champions League Round of 16 first leg in Leverkusen, Tabs and Mos deliver a very different episode — live from a Cologne hotel room, running on limited sleep, too much caffeine, and the emotional hangover of a frustrating 1–1 draw.We relive the entire away‑day experience: t
🎧 162 | Gunners Sharpshoot Stags (Just), Now Bring on Leverkusen
Post‑Mansfield (A) FA Cup 5th Round / Pre‑Leverkusen (A) UCL R16 1st LegArsenal are into the FA Cup quarterfinals after a gritty, muddy, tough 2–1 win away at Mansfield. In this episode, Tabs and Andy break down a classic lower‑league cup tie full of cliches, heavy tackles, bobbling passes, and two absolute thunder‑bastards from Madueke and Eze that ultimately dragged Arsenal through.The lads dive
🎧 TGP | Hot Off The Pitch : Brighton 0 - Arsenal 1
Brighton 0 - Arsenal 1 | Victory Through Agony | Instant Reaction : Arsenal leave the Amex with a massive, hard‑earned 1–0 win, seven points clear at the top (with City’s game in hand lurking), and Tabs and Jamie are absolutely buzzing — delirious, incoherent, and riding the high of a night where everything somehow fell our way. From Saka’s deflected strike to Forest’s late equaliser against City,
🎧 161 | Corners Rule, Chelsea Beaten, Heart Rates Ruined, Brighton Next
“Corners, Chaos & Cardiac Arrests: Arsenal 2–1 Chelsea” Arsenal made London red again — but not without sending every fan’s heart rate into the stratosphere. In Episode 161, Tabs and Mos break down a nerve‑shredding 2–1 win over Chelsea, a match where Arsenal scored from both ends, survived late chaos, and relied on David Raya’s outrageous last‑minute save to secure three massive points in the
🎧 160 | Predicting The Run In & Chelsea Preview
10 Games to Go: Arsenal’s Title Run-In & Chelsea PreviewA data‑driven, emotionally honest deep dive into Arsenal’s Premier League title charge.Arsenal enter the final stretch of the season with 10 league games remaining, still fighting on four fronts and carrying the weight of expectation after a statement North London Derby win. In this episode, Tabs is joined by Jamie and Ian, aka: @arsecannonpi
🎧 TGP | Hot Off The Pitch : Spurs 1 - Arsenal 4
Spurs 1–4 Arsenal | North London Derby DOMINATION | Instant ReactionArsenal stormed into the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and battered their North London rivals with a ruthless 4–1 win — and in this Hot Off The Pitch instant‑reaction episode, Tabs and Ian break down every glorious moment.From Eze and Gyökeres tearing Spurs apart, to Arsenal’s total control, to the hilarious meltdown in the home end,
🎧 TGP | Hot Off The Pitch : Wolves 2 - Arsenal 2
HOTP: Wolves 2–2 Arsenal | Instant Reaction & Spurs Away / NLD Preview. Arsenal throw away a two‑goal lead at Wolves in a infuriating Premier League draw — and The Grove Podcast: Hot Off The Pitch is here with the raw, unfiltered reaction.In this instant‑reaction episode, Tabs and Ian (aka @arsecannonpics) break down a night that went from perfect, to horrible to catastrophic. From the early g
🎧 159 | Arsenal Eze Past Wigan With Wolves In Mind
Arsenal 4–0 Wigan | Saka in Midfield, Calafiori Injury Worries, Eze and Norgaard Step Up & Wolves PreviewIn Episode 159 of The Grove Podcast, Tabs and Andy break down Arsenal’s dominant 4–0 FA Cup 4th Round win over Wigan, a performance full of rotation, experimentation, and a few unexpected twists. With Mansfield Town away confirmed for the fifth round, the lads look at what the draw means fo
🎧 158 | Bees Sting A Down But Far From Out Arsenal
Post–Brentford (A) • Pre–Wigan (H), FA Cup 4th Round : “A point gained? A point dropped? A deeply annoying and frustrating night in West London.”Tabs is joined by Andy and Jamie for a debrief after Arsenal’s bruising 1–1 draw away at Brentford — a match shaped by injuries, illness, physical chaos, and a performance that never quite settled. With Havertz ruled out the night before, Saliba sick, and
🎧 157 | Arsenal Subs See Off Uncomfortable Sunderland
Post–Sunderland (H) • Pre–Brentford (A) : “Top of the league… but somehow still furious.”Tabs and Kuziva return for a cathartic, chaotic, and very Arsenal‑flavoured episode after a 3–0 win over Sunderland — a result that keeps Arsenal six points clear at the top but arrives on the same day Liverpool collapsed at Anfield and breathed life back into Manchester City.This episode blends analysis, and
🎧 156 | Wembley Bound Arsenal Dismiss Chelsea's "Tactics"
ARSENAL 1 - CLOWNS 0 : Post–Chelsea (H) EFL Cup SF2 • Pre–Sunderland (H)“Wembley bound. Boring, boring Arsenal… again.”Tabs and Andy revel in Arsenal’s 1–0 win over Chelsea at the Emirates, sealing a 4–2 aggregate victory and booking a place in the Carabao Cup Final. On a night filled with limbs, laughter, tactical control, and Chelsea tears, Arsenal delivered a composed, mature performance that n
🎧 TGP | Hot Off The Pitch : Leeds 0 - Arsenal 4
LEEDS 0 - ARSENAL 4“Fun Boat restored. Calm seas at last.”Tabs and Ian jump on straight after Arsenal’s 4–0 win away at Leeds, delivering an instant‑reaction breakdown of a performance that felt like a long‑overdue release after recent Premier League tension. Despite late team‑news chaos — Saka injured in the warm‑up, Merino unavailable, and a reshuffled XI — Arsenal produced a dominant, controlle
🎧 155 | Kai's Back, Europe Perfected, Leeds Reset Awaits
Post–Kairat (H) • Pre–Leeds (A)“Eight wins from eight… but still somehow a 3–2.”Tabs and Andy break down Arsenal’s 3–2 win over Kairat Almaty, a match that perfectly summed up the current Arsenal experience: total dominance, endless chances, flashes of brilliance, and yet… conceding twice to the worst team in the Champions League.Despite the concessions, Arsenal finish the group stage with a perfe
🎧 154 | What Now For Woeful Arsenal?
Post–Man United (H) GW23 • Pre–Kairat (H) UCL GW8 Arsenal 2 - Manchester Utd 3 : “A horrible defeat, a confused performance… and a team that suddenly looks unsure of itself.”Tabs (Father) and Gianluca (Son) return for a raw, emotional, and honest breakdown of Arsenal’s 3–2 home defeat to Manchester United — a result that has left the fanbase frustrated, confused, and searching for answers. Despite
🎧 153 | Arsenal's Italian Job Done, Man Utd Next
Post–Inter (A) UCL GW7 • Pre–Man United (H) “A statement win in the San Siro… and a double celebration.”Tabs and Ian (aka @arsecanninpics) break down Arsenal’s outstanding 3–1 Champions League win away at Inter Milan, a performance full of control, maturity, and big‑game composure. On a night that also marked The Grove Podcast’s two‑year anniversary and Tabs’ birthday, Arsenal delivered one of the
🎧 152 | Familiar Failings As Another Opportunity Missed
Post–Forest (A) • Pre–Inter (A) “Another 0–0, another missed chance… and yet another point gained on City.”Tabs and Kuziva unpack a deeply frustrating 0–0 draw away at Nottingham Forest, a match that offered Arsenal a golden chance to stretch the gap at the top after City’s shock defeat — only for the team to fall short in the final third yet again. Despite dominating the ball, creating four big c
🎧 151 | Arsenal Beat Chelsea Again But Job Only Half Done
Chelsea 2–3 Arsenal | EFL Cup Semi‑Final First Leg Reaction & Forest Preview : Arsenal take a step toward a Wembley final with a 3–2 win at Stamford Bridge in the first leg of the EFL Cup semi‑final, but it wasn’t without frustration. In Episode 151, Tabs is joined by Kuziva to break down a goal filled, high‑quality London derby that Arsenal largely dominated but failed to kill off.This episod
🎧 TGP | Hot Off The Pitch : Portsmouth 1 - Arsenal 4
Portsmouth 1 - Arsenal 4 : Slow Start, Set‑Piece Clinic, Nelli Hat‑Trick Looking to attract more of the youth audience, Tabs is joined by a very special guest, for an instant reaction to Arsenal’s 4–1 FA Cup 3rd Round win away at Portsmouth. Despite a chaotic opening three minutes and a sluggish first half, Arsenal eventually asserted their quality through set‑pieces, Madueke’s delivery, and a rut
🎧 150 | Poor & Soggy Arsenal Miss Opportunity
In this episode, Tabs and Jamie unpack Arsenal’s rain‑soaked 0–0 draw with Liverpool, a night that promised a statement win but delivered a slog, a missed opportunity, a poor 2nd half and a reminder of how emotionally draining title races can be. Despite the disappointment of a flat second half, the pair zoom out to assess the bigger picture: Arsenal remain six points clear at the top, unbeaten in
🎧 149 | Rice, Rice, Gabi - Cherries Popped, Liverpool Next
Tabs and Jamie kick off 2026 by breaking down Arsenal’s nervy but ultimately controlled 3–2 win away at Bournemouth; a match that delivered early panic, big character, standout individual performances, and a big result in the Premier League title race. They dissect Gabriel’s disastrous opening mistake and instant redemption, Madueke’s electric first‑half display, Declan Rice’s match‑winning brace,
🎧 TGP | Hot Off The Pitch : Bournemouth 2 - Arsenal 3
Bournemouth 2 - Arsenal 3 : Tabs and Ian jump on live straight after Arsenal’s wild 3–2 win away at Bournemouth — a match that somehow managed to be comfortable, chaotic, dominant, disastrous, and nerve‑shredding all at once. From Gabriel gifting Bournemouth the opener to immediately making amends, to Madueke’s lively display, to Declan Rice dragging Arsenal over the line with a match‑winning brac
🎧 148 | Villa Battered, Emi & Unai Strops, Bournemouth Next
Tabs is joined by Mos and special New Year guest from The Grove, Andy, to revel in Arsenal’s 4–1 battering of Aston Villa, a result that not only burst Villa’s over‑inflated statistical bubble but also vindicated Tabs’ now‑legendary pre‑match prediction. The trio break down a chaotic, cathartic night at the Emirates: from Saliba and Gabriel’s dominant reunion, superb finishing, Odegaard and Jesus
🎧 147 | Brighton Beaten, Villa Looming
Tabs is joined by special Christmas guest Steff from The North Bank Pod (@northbankpod) to break down Arsenal’s tense and very on trend 2–1 win over Brighton — a match full of chances, missed chances, defensive chaos, and one world‑class save that kept the points at the Emirates. They discuss Odegaard’s superb opener, Gyökeres’ frustrating finishing, the ongoing injury crisis in defence, and the n
🎧 146 | Arsenal's EFL Cup Penalty Joy
Tabs and Jamie dive into Arsenal’s dramatic 8–7 penalty shootout win over Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup quarter‑finals, a night that delivered rotation, chaos, late frustration, and ultimately a place in the semi‑finals against Chelsea. On a festive Christmas Eve pod, they break down a heavily rotated Arsenal side, standout performances from Nørgaard, Martinelli and MLS, and the impressive combina
🎧 TGP | Hot Off The Pitch : Everton 0 - Arsenal 1
Tabs and Ian jump on live moments after Arsenal grind out a tense 1–0 win at Everton's new Hill Dickinson stadium on Arteta’s sixth anniversary in charge. It wasn’t pretty, it wasn’t fluid, and it certainly wasn’t comfortable — but Arsenal leave Merseyside with three points after a thunderous Viktor Gyokeres' penalty settled a scrappy, low‑quality affair. The pair break down a game where E
🎧 145 | Worries, Hopes & Everton Preview
Tabs is joined by Jamie for a reflective episode that mixes festive chat with football concerns. The pair begin by reacting to the Carabao Cup draw that could pit Arsenal against Chelsea, before diving into a new segment where Tabs shares his current worries and hopes about the team. They discuss the Wolves performance, Gyökeres’ struggles and trust issues within the squad, and whether Arteta’s re
🎧 144 | Wolves Help Lacklustre Arsenal Beat Wolves
Let's not forget, we did win! Tabs is joined by Ian (@ArseCannonPics) to dissect Arsenal’s scrappy 2–1 win over Wolves at the Emirates. Despite frustration at the performance, two own goals secured the points and reminded us that champions often grind out results even when below par. The pair reflect on the highlights and lowlights, including Ben White’s injury setback, the passive spell that
🎧 143 | Noni & Nelli Stunners Down Brugge
Tabs is joined by Kuziva and Jamie to reflect on Arsenal’s 3–0 win away at Club Brugge, making it six wins from six in the Champions League group stage. The conversation centres on squad rotation, with Nordgaard filling in at centre‑back and Rice/Timber rested and the different profiles of Gyökeres versus Jesus. They debate Gyökeres’ output, Jesus’ emotional return from injury, and how Arsenal man
📺 TGP | Hot Off The Pitch : Club Brugge 0 - Arsenal 3
The Grove Podcast : Tabs and Jamie go LIVE straight after Arsenal’s 3–0 win at Club Brugge in the Champions League. In this inaugural Hot Off The Pitch episode, they share raw, instant reactions to a comfortable but not spectacular performance. From Madueke’s brace and Martinelli’s thunderbolt to Raya’s key saves and Hincapié’s front‑foot defending, the duo break down the key moments, squad rotati
🎧 142 | Arsenal Stumble As Villa Snatch Last Gasp Win
Tabs is joined by Holly from the North Bank Pod (@northbankpod) to pick apart Arsenal’s gut‑wrenching 2–1 defeat at Aston Villa. Recorded the morning after, the episode captures the raw frustration of conceding late, the impact of missing Saliba and Gabriel, and the tactical struggles that left Arsenal exposed. Odegaard’s return offered a glimmer of positivity, but questions remain over the left‑h
🎧 141 | Rotation & Injuries, As Bees Beaten & Unai Awaits
Tabs is joined by Kuziva to reflect on Arsenal’s 2–0 win over Brentford at the Emirates. Merino’s early header capped a flowing 10 man, 14‑pass move, while Saka’s stoppage‑time strike sealed the points and collective relief. The duo share highlights and lowlights, from Ben White’s overlapping assist to Raya’s crucial save, and discuss how Brentford’s brave approach kept nerves jangling despite lim
🎧 140 | 10 Man Chelsea Battle Arsenal To A Point
Recorded just minutes after the final whistle at Stamford Bridge, Tabs and Kuziva deliver a raw, emotional reaction to Arsenal’s 1–1 draw with Chelsea. From the frustration of a disjointed performance to the relief of extending the unbeaten run at the Bridge, the duo break down the highs and lows of a fiery derby. They discuss the impact of missing both Saliba and Gabriel, the red card for Caicedo
🎧 139 | Bayern Beaten : Kane Wasn't Able But Arsenal Were
Are Arsenal the best team in the world right now?Tabs and Ian (aka @arsecannonpics) revel in Arsenal’s stunning 3–1 victory over Bayern Munich, a performance that showcased dominance, resilience, and world‑class quality. From Timber’s set‑piece header to Martinelli’s trademark breakaway finish, the duo dissect the highlights, lowlights, and tactical decisions that defined one of Arteta’s finest ha
🎧 138 | Sensational Eze Embarrasses Tottenham
Tabs is joined by Ian (@ArseCannonPics) and Jamie to revel in Arsenal’s emphatic 4–1 demolition of Spurs at the Emirates. From the atmosphere, Tifo, and fireworks to the sheer dominance on the pitch, the trio relive the highlights, the chants, and Eze’s hat-trick heroics. They laugh at Tottenham’s negative tactics, dissect Hincapié’s assured performance at centre-back, and celebrate a record numbe
🎧 137 | Decisions For Arteta Ahead Of Vital Spurs Clash
Tabs returns from his own international break as he and Jamie reflect on the drama of the international break—highlighting Scotland’s stunning goals and Kieran Tierney’s redemption moment—before turning their focus firmly back to Arsenal. The big talking point is Gabriel’s injury setback and what it means for Arteta’s squad heading into a crucial run of fixtures. With Spurs up next on Super Sunday
🎧 136 | Uncharacteristic Arsenal Suffer In Sunderland
Tabs and Jamie are back — slightly later than planned — to unpack Arsenal’s frustrating 2–2 draw away at Sunderland. This week’s episode is more reflective than reactive, as the lads look beyond the result to what it says about the team’s form, fitness, and focus heading into the next stretch of the season.🔍 In this episode:Trossard’s Thunderbastard and why he’s quietly one of Arsenal’s most produ
🎧 135 | Merino Double Czechmates Slavia Prague
Another win, another clean sheet—Tabs and Jamie return to unpack Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over Slavia Prague and look ahead to the weekend clash with Sunderland. Jamie confesses to missing the match (with a Champions League trophy sighting as consolation), while Tabs shares parenting woes and ChatGPT legal advice. The duo dive into Mikel Merino’s brace and penalty-box prowess, debate his striker cred
🎧 134 | Rice Masterclass Leads Arsenal To Burnley Win
Tabs, Mos and Ian have a fun chat looking back at another easy, calm and confident Arsenal win — a composed 2–0 victory over Burnley at the Emirates that keeps the Gunners seven points clear at the top of the league and extends the unbeaten record breaking run run.We cover:-Declan Rice’s masterclass – control, leadership & why he’s so good and half-price-Arsenal’s defensive record again – just
🎧 133 | Hale Enders See Off Brighton
Tabs and Kuziva are back to unpack Arsenal’s EFL Cup win over Brighton — a night of academy quality, squad rotation, and another clean sheet that keeps the unbeaten run alive.We cover:• Young Gunners shining – performances from Dowman, Harriman-Anous and other Hale Enders• How the rotated XI coped with Brighton’s press and overloads• Kepa’s key saves as Arsenal rode out early pressure• Hincapié’s
🎧 132 | Arsenal Grind Out Another Win
Tabs is joined by Ian (aka @AskCannonPics) to reflect on Arsenal’s gritty 1–0 win over Crystal Palace. It wasn’t the most exhilarating performance, but it was professional, controlled, and enough to keep the pressure on at the top. The pair discuss Eze’s first Premier League goal for Arsenal, defensive dominance, and the growing injury list — plus a preview of Wednesday’s EFL Cup clash against Bri
🎧 131 | A Statement Win By Relentless Arsenal
In this episode of The Grove Podcast, Tabs and Jamie celebrate Arsenal’s statement 4–0 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid — a night of ruthless finishing, tactical control, and more set-piece brilliance that had everyone talking.We cover:Arsenal’s total dominance: 13 minutes of sheer brilliance that floored Simeone’s sideGabriel’s towering header, Martinelli’s vintage finish, and Gyōkeres’
🎧 130 | Arsenal Again Ole Ole
In this episode of The Grove Podcast, Tabs and Jamie reflect on Arsenal’s narrow 1–0 win away at Fulham and look ahead to Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid at the Emirates....with a bit Kronek v Khan / Rams v Jags chat too (which can be easily skipped)We discuss:The Fulham game in detail: a scrappy but controlled win, Trossard’s decisive goal, and another clean sheetArsenal’s d
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