Same Old Arsenal Podcast
A weekly podcast where Amanda, Chris, and James discuss everything Arsenal: matches, transfers, past, present, and future, with special guests. It captures the joy and pain of being an Arsenal fan.
Episodes
Bruno to the rescue! Arsenal 2-1 Leeds
Amanda and James discuss the fabulous finish from Bruno on an otherwise slightly stodgy afternoon for The Arsenal. Three points - that's all that really matters, but are there still questions that need to be askeed of this Arsenal team? We discuss in this latest episode.
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Are minutes for some Arsenal players useful this interlull? And how does #114 affect The Arsenal?
Chris and Mark chat about the impact of the international break on some of the Arsenal players with less minutes so far this season, as well as the impact of Manchester City's guilty verdict on our season and the future of the Premier League.
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Abject Arsenal battered by Brighton
Arsenal were humbled by a brilliant Brighton team who battered an abject Arsenal who didn't show nowhere near enough intensity. Chris and Amanda are there to do the post mortem on a difficult weekend for the Gunners.
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Raya and Bruno shine at the Stadium of Light
Amanda and James discuss everything that happened at the Stadium of Light.
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An impressive night in Naples for The Arsenal
Chris is joined by Ben and Merv to discuss Arsenal's 1-0 win over Napoli in Italy last night. Odegaard was sublime, Eze a little muted, and when do we actually have a 'Gyokeres game'? The lads discuss this and more in the latest episode.
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Rogers still the villain, but Arsenal dispatch lil bro Chelsea
Amanda, Chris and James discuss the thrilling 2-1 win over Chelsea - superb all round performance, with excellent displays from Odegaard, Havertz, Tzolis, Calafiori and more.
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Villains dispatched - but did we need more reinforcements?
After the functional victory over an organised Aston Villa side on Monday night, the team to to the mic to discuss the result, individual performances, as well as the transfer window and deadline day.
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The perfect start - Arsenal v Coventry match reaction show
Amanda and James discuss our game against The sky blues at the Emirates Stadium, answer questions from the live chat and preview our match away to Aston Villa.
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Pre-season preview show
On the eve of the new Premier League season, the team are back together to talk all things Arsenal, where we think we'll finish, who our main rivals are, the signings we've made (and are about to make), as well as top scorers, etc
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Can we play you every week - Arsenal vs Man City Community Shield reaction show
Amanda, James and Scarlett review the curtain raiser to the 26/27 season.
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Summer catch up with Hillsy - Vini: Could we?
Amanda, Chris and James are joined by Gooner Hillsy from Guns and Ribbons as they discuss the World Cup fallout, FIFA, Vinicius Junior and Bruno G.
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World Cup woes and Arsenal fatigue
The team discuss the current world cup, 'hydration breaks', a little on transfers, and why nobody should get too stressed about losing out to City for a 16-year-old.
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End of season review
It's a full house of the Same Old Arsenal team together for an end of season review with special guests Mervyn and Scarlet .
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Title reflections and Pre Champions League chat
Amanda and Chris reflect on the past week since Arsenal have been crowned Champions of England and preview our match tomorrow in the Champions League Final against PSG.
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The Champions Podcast
Amanda, James and Chris discuss Arsenal winning the Premier League.
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Drama at the death as Arsenal overcome West Ham late
Chris and Amanda dissect the emotionally draining 1-0 away win at West Ham to put Arsenal two wins away from a first title in over 20 years.
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Budapest bound Gunners silence Simeone - Arsenal v Atletico Madrid match reaction show
Amanda, James and Mervin discussing everything that happened during the Champions League Semi Final match at the Emirates Stadium.
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Arsenal smash Fulham to edge closer to glory
Chris and James talk about the 3-0 victory over Fulham at The Emirates. Arsenal were superb, with performances from Saka, Gyokeres and MLS all worthy of a man-of-the-match award.
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Magpies downed - four more to go in the Premier League
Arsenal (just) get over the line with a 1-0 win over Newcastle, thanks to a superb strike, and Chris and Amanda discuss the details of the game that once again put Arsenal to the top of the Premier League.
Special guest Scarlet completes the line up
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Man City beat Arsenal to leave title wide open
Amanda and James talk about the 2-1 defeat to City at the Etihad.
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No lunch or no dinner for those Arsenal players - Bournemouth review
James and Chris deliver their verdict in post-mortem style, after Arsenal's dreadful home defeat to Bournemouth.
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Dumped out of the cup, but is Sporting the perfect tonic?
Chris and James take a look at the disappointing result in the FA Cup against Southampton. Yes, it was poor, but the level of rotation was such that perhaps, it isn't all doom and gloom. Arsenal must react against Sporting Lisbon and Bournemouth in the next week though.
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International check in - injuries, VAR and more
Amanda and Chris take a pulse check with over a week gone since the League Cup defeat to Man City, as well as a look over the injury situation as a result of meaningless international matches that have gone on. They also debate VAR once again, following a Football Supporters Association poll that essentially said that fans hate it.
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Leverkusen brushed aside and looking forward to the Carabao Cup Final
James and Scarlett to talk Leverkusen at the Emirates and City at Wembley
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Dowman late show gets Arsenal over the line
James and Chris were joined by Mark to discuss the late drama at the Emirates on Saturday, that put Arsenal nine clear of Man City, thanks to the teenage wonderkid Max Dowman.
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Rotated Arsenal get the job done in Mansfield
Chris and James talk FA Cup action in this latest podcast, where Arsenal were the victors in a 2-1 win over Mansfield, this March. Max Dowman was the stand out performer, but worrying performances from Martinelli and Jesus leave the lads with a few questions around our attacking options.
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Rotated Arsenal get the job done in Mansfield
Chris and James talk FA Cup action in this latest podcast, where Arsenal were the victors in a 2-1 win over Mansfield, this March. Max Dowman was the stand out performer, but worrying performances from Martinelli and Jesus leave the lads with a few questions around our attacking options.
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Chelsea beaten again - Arsenal v Chelsea match reaction show
Come join the crew for some post match reaction to our game against Chelsea at the Emirates.
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Good day at three point lane - Tottenham Hotspurs v Arsenal match reaction
The gang are back together to react to Arsenal's match against Tottenham.
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Bruised by the Bees -but are there bigger problems than a point away?
Chris was joined by Mark and Merv to talk about the issues around the Brentford game, the performance, and why it is not this game in isolation, but the worrying trend of form that has seen us lose a bit of our lead to Man City over the coming weeks.
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Black Cats dispatched as Arsenal roll on
Chris, Amanda and James talk through what ended up being a comprehensive - but hard-fought - victory at home to Sunderland this February. Plus a little on Chelsea in the League Cup, as well as Leeds in the League last weekend.
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Bad day at the office - Arsenal v Manchester Utd match reaction
James, Amanda and guest Scarlett get together to discuss Arsenal's recent home defeat to Manchester Utd and look at how the team can move forward from here.
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Bore draw at the City Ground
Chris and James dissect the disappointing 0-0 draw at the City Ground, in which Arsenal once again failed to capitalise on missed chances, as well as a Man City slip up earlier in the day.
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Martinelli bangs in Pompey FA Cup win
Amanda and James talk through the victory over Portsmouth in the FA Cup third round, January 2026. Martinelli stole the show, but there were plenty of other talking points on an afternoon in which Own Goal returned, as well as the inevitable Arsenal set-piece.
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Rice helps himself to some cherries in Arsenal win
Chris, Amanda and Merv talk about the 3-2 victory for Arsenal over a decent Bournemouth side this January 2026. Declan Rice and Noni Madueke star.
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Own Goal seals the win - Arsenal v Brighton & Hove Albion match reaction
The gang get together to discuss Arsenal 2-1 Brighton.
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Top at Christmas - Everton v Arsenal match reaction show.
Amanda and James share their views on what happened at The Hill Dickinson Stadium last night plus a look ahead to our Christmas fixtures.
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Jesus and Saka keep the Wolves at bay - Arsenal v Wolverhampton Wanderers match reaction show.
The gang get together to discuss Arsenal's narrow victory over Wolves.
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Are we the Villians now ? - Aston Villa v Arsenal match reaction show
Amanda and James get together to discuss Arsenal's first defeat in 18 at the hands of Aston Villa.
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Draw at the Bridge leaves mixed emotions
The Same old Arsenal team dissect the results of the 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
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Derby Day Delight as Eze shines for Arsenal
Amanda and Chris are joined by Carl from the Gay Gooners to re-live the superb 4-1 win over Tottenham to put Arsenal six points clear at the top of the league.
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interdull check in - post and pre Arsenal show
Amanda, James and Merv have a chat about the Sunderland game, plus look ahead to the North London Derby.
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Set Piece Again Ole Ole - Burnley vs Arsenal match reaction show
The crew are back to discuss Arsenal's solid Premier League victory at Turf Moor.
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Eagles gunned down as Set Piece FC strike again
Chris and James talk about the 1-0 win that put Arsenal four points clear at the top of the League table and has led to an outcry of grief from media pundits and rival fans alike.
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Set Piece FC - Fulham v Arsenal match reaction show
Amanda and Chris discuss the tight - but ultimately successful - 1-0 away win at Craven Cottage.
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Rice bursts Hammers bubble - Arsenal v West Ham United match reaction show
The crew are back to discuss Arsenal's win against West Ham which sees them move top of the tree.
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Geordies downed in dramatic fashion
Amanda and Chris discuss the late drama at St James' Park as Arsenal close the gap on Liverpool with a 2-1 win in Newcastle. JUSTICE after some contentious decisions.
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City frustration - take the handbrake off!
The team discuss the disappointing draw at home to Man City, in which Martinelli saved our blushes with the late equaliser.
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The Zubi Show - Arsenal v Nottingham Forest match reaction show
James and Demi get together to discuss Arsenal's return to action after the international break against Big Ange's Nottingham Forest.
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Magic moment sinks Arsenal - Liverpool v Arsenal match reaction show
Post game show - everything that happened at Anfield, transfer window deadline looming and so much more.
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Five Goals, Eze and Dowman - Arsenal v Leeds Utd match reaction show
All the crew are back just like Eze....we discuss :
The Goals, the injuries, the new players, Max Dowman, Amanda and Chris sing, LiVARpool fans, Max Dowman, Viktor Gyokeres, We have a live Ornbomb, We laugh at spurs fans, We preview the LiVARpool match and mention Max Dowman,
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Eze hijack - is this a 10 out of 10 window?
James and Chris talk about the news that broke this week about Eberechi Eze, who Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign. The lads also talk about the Havertz injury, as well as the squad depth the club now has.
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Three points are all that matters - Manchester Utd v Arsenal match reaction show
Amanda and Cookie discuss the Utd Match at Old Trafford.
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2025/26 Season Predictions Show
The crew are back together to take a look ahead to the upcoming 25/26 season and give their thoughts on how things could play out!
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The Gooner Girls take over the Same Old Arsenal podcast
Amanda invited two fabulous Gooner Girls onto the show to chat about their life and loves for The Arsenal plus all the comings and goings over the summer.
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The Transfer Show
The crew are back together to take a deep dive into Arsenal's confirmed and rumoured signings.
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Madueke to Arsenal - What Are We Getting?
In this episode of the Same Old Arsenal Podcast, James is joined by Dan Childs, from the Son of Chelsea podcast, to take a deep dive into Madueke's move to Arsenal.
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Fixture Preview & Transfer Roundup
Chris, James and guest Mark get together to preview Arsenal's tough start to the season and take a look at some of the players we've been linked to.
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The review of the season show
As the boys head off to the beach Amanda, James and Chris will be chewing the fat over season 24/25. They will be discussing everything that has gone on this season and may mention transfers. Amanda might even mention the match that happened on this day, 36 years ago too..
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Liverpool reaction - another draw as Arsenal limp over the line
Arsenal played out another draw - their 14th of the season - at Anfield. 2-2 on the night and Amanda, Chris and James discuss the game.
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Down but not out - Arsenal v PSG match reaction show
The two James' get together to discuss Arsenal's disappointing defeat at home to PSG in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.
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Remontada, what remontada? - Real Madrid v Arsenal match reaction show
The gang get together to look back on Arsenal's historic night at the Santiago Bernabéu as they progress to the semi-finals of the Champions League!
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Rice, Rice, Merino - Arsenal v Real Madrid match reaction show
James and Amanda get together to look back on Arsenal's historic victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter final first leg.
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Arsenal v Fulham preview and so much more
After the interdull as Amanda puts it, we are back to discuss Fulham, Madrid, MLS, Saka, Russo and so much more. We are delighted to be joined by James Johnstone aka LL Cool James. Grab your brunch and spread the word - The Arsenal are back and so are we.
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Points dropped at Old Trafford - Manchester Utd v Arsenal match reaction show
Chris, Amanda and James get together to discuss Arsenal's trip to Old Trafford.
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Arsenal's title dreams hammered
Chris and James walk through the car crash that was the 1-0 defeat to West Ham at the Emirates, which leaves Arsenal's title hopes practically shattered. Not a fun pod to record...
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Magnifico Merino - Leicester City v Arsenal match reaction show
Amanda and Chris discuss our two nil win against Leicester City.
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Stay Humble eh - Arsenal vs Manchester City match reaction show
All the crew humbly return to discuss what happened at the Emirates on Sunday afternoon. We discuss the goals, Erling Haaland, staying humble, Myles Lewis Skelly, Kai Havertz, Declan Rice, Thomas Partey, Our chances of winning the league, the result against city, beating city, enjoying beating city, if we could possibly catch Liverpool and our chances at Newcastle.
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Arsenal triumph over adversity - Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Arsenal match reaction show
The team look back at Arsenal's crazy crazy game at Molineux.
We discuss Michael Oliver, the red cards, Michael Oliver, the goal, Michael Oliver, The PGMOL, Miles Lewis Skelly, Riccardo Calafiori, VAR, Transfers, Liverpool, the champions league, Michael Oliver, Newcastle, carabao cup and answer questions from the live chat.
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Villa chiller - Arsenal's title hopes hand by a thread (or are they gone?)
Chris and James talk through the disappointing 2-2 draw against Aston Villa at The Emirates this January and ponder whether Arsenal even have a title challenge left. It remains highly unlikely with all of the injuries.
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Well that was awful - Arsenal v Manchester Utd FA Cup match reaction show
James and Amanda get together to discuss Arsenal's FA Cup fixture at home to Manchester Utd.
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The tractor boys beaten - Arsenal v Ipswich Town match reaction show
Amanda, Mervyn & James get together to discuss Arsena's festive fixture at home to newly-promoted Ipswich Town.
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Glad all over - Crystal Palace v Arsenal match reaction show
Amanda, James and Guest Carl discuss our wonderful win at Selhurst Park.
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Low block blockheads - Arsenal v Everton match reaction show
Amanda and Chris discuss our match at home to Everton.
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Falling short at the cottage - Fulham vs Arsenal match reaction show
Amanda is joined by special guests Alan Alger and Anthony Gale to chat about our trip to Fulham .
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Five star performance at the London Stadium - West Ham vs Arsenal match reaction show
Amanda, Chris and LL Cool James discuss our away game against West Ham. We talk about the goals, We're back, Jorginho slotting seamlessly into midfield, Martin Ødegaard is so important to us, Gabriel Magalhães the king Brazil, elite Saka, Partey's fantastic start to the season, Timber just being awesome on the right flank, home fans leaving before home time, LL Cool James goes in on Calafiori, the
Felling the forest - Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest match reaction show
Amanda, Chris and James discuss our home game against Forest. We discuss Martin Ødegaard, Partey, Ethan Nwaneri , the lineup, the goals, VAR, Sterling, Forest having no shots on target, Nuno Espírito Santo comments, preview Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal, who do we fear more Chelsea, Liverpool or City in the league, preview of Westham away and take questions from the chat room.
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Honours even at the bridge - Chelsea vs Arsenal match reaction show
Amanda, Chris and James discuss our game away at Chelsea. We discuss the major talking points from the game and predict the scores for our next fixtures.
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DejaVu in Newcastle - Arsenal defet again in the North East
It was another disappointing day for Arsenal as they once again succumbed to a Newcastle side who outplayed and outfought them on their own patch. Chris and James dissect the debacle in the latest Same old Arsenal episode.
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Frustration at home - Arsenal vs Liverpool match reaction show
Amanda, Chris are joined by friend of the show Mervyn to discuss our game against Liverpool.
We discuss disallowed goals, Saka, Ben White, injuries, Anthony Taylor, var, PGMOL, are Liverpool actually title contenders, tactics, Anthony Taylor, fouls, time wasting, referees, Anthony Taylor and preview the Preston and Newcastle games
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