THE NORTH BANK - An Arsenal Podcast
The North Bank is an Arsenal podcast hosted by Holly, Away End Stef and Producer Chris. The show covers match coverage, tactics, stats and light-hearted discussion about the club. Listeners are encouraged to follow the podcast on social media and support it via Patreon. It is produced by The Podcast Company for TNB Productions Ltd.
Episodes
INSTANT REACTION! Bayern 2 Arsenal 2
Join Holly & Stef for a quick review of tonight's 2-2 draw with Bayern at the Allianz. Two superb open play goals for us and the obligatory penalty for stat-padding Kane...More in our next pod where we'll also look ahead to Saturday's game at home v Everton. ____________________________________________Check out our exclusively designed merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies and th
Ep. 272 - Forest Review, Bayern Preview
Another single goal victory, our 18th in the last two seasons - is this sustainable? Can we keep relying on our defence to keep clean sheets? Who carries our X factor in attack? Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we tackle these questions, and more, as we look ahead to a very tasty trip to Bayern on Wednesday evening. Who do you think will get the nod in our starting 11? Two of us have predicted a draw
INSTANT REACTION! Forest 0 Arsenal 1
Noni scored. We won. 3 points.We'll unpick it all in the next pod!In the meantime, here's Holly & Chris with Stef from the City Ground for an Instant Reaction quickie. ____________________________________________Check out our exclusively designed merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies and the iconic North Bank mug at northbankpod.myshopify.comFor exclusive access, content and disc
Ep, 271 - Forest Preview
Plenty to get through as Arsenal head to Forest on Sunday afternoon. Join Holly and Stef as we take a look back at the highlights of our comfortable victory over Lille in the Champions League. Three beautiful goals, encouraging signs from some of our squad players and the inevitable chat about the (lack of) contribution of others.There are nerves evident when looking ahead to Sunday's game and
INSTANT REACTION! Arsenal 3 Lille 0
Well that turned out alright in the end, didn't it? After an 'okay' first half we really upped the ante straight from the kick off in the second, which ultimately led to a very 'easy on the eye' three nil home win against Lille. Beautiful goals were the order of the day, with Timber, Eze and Saka obliging. A performance that will hopefully instil further confidence in the squad as we head into a v
Ep. 270 - Leeds Review, Lille Preview
Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we take a more in depth look back at the Leeds game. Not quite a game of two halves, but a game where the final 30 minutes represented a massive improvement on the previous 60. Bruno G will rightfully receive the plaudits for another banger, but praise too for Odegaard, Rice, Konsa and Madueke. We also comment on the farce that is now going to be every City game, wher
INSTANT REACTION! Arsenal 2 Leeds United 1
A very typical 12.30, after international break, kind of game where we laboured for an hour before Ricci Calafiori's leveller and Bruno G's fantastic winner.Get the vibes from our match-going lads in this instant reaction pod - a full pod to follow... ____________________________________________Check out our exclusively designed merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies and the iconic North Bank mug
Ep. 269 - Arsenal v Leeds United Preview
Proper football is back! Join Holly and Chris as we look ahead to the return of club football this weekend. Arsenal host unbeaten Leeds in a long overdue attempt to erase the painful memories of our defeat at Brighton. Plenty of questions about the team selection to pose; who partners big Gabby at the back, who partners Rice in the middle and who gets the nod up front, assuming Havertz is injured?
Ep. 268 - More Man City & Nations League Round-up
As the City case rumbles on there are still plenty of updates to process. Join Holly and Stef as we talk about potential sanctions should the guilty verdict be upheld on appeal, sanctions that could be from a smorgasbord of options to include fines, points deductions, expulsion, transfer bans, removal of owners, and so on. We also chat about how the Arsenal players are getting on during this inter
THE NORTH BANK meets...Diego from The Global Gooners Podcast
Join Holly and Stef as we welcome Diego from The Global Gooners Podcast to chat all things Arsenal. Diego shares his experiences of following Arsenal from his country of birth, Nigeria, to Manchester and eventually to Washington DC, where he currently resides. We talk favourite players, highlights, lowlights, memories of last season and hopes for this season. We also react to the latest news about
Ep. 266 - City GUILTY of Cheating!
Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we provide our reaction to the news that City have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League. As well as talking through the ramifications of their actions, we also ask what the punishment should be - a points deduction, expulsion, transfer ban, stripping of titles, a fine - and whether or not we feel sympathy for the fans
THE NORTH BANK meets... Simeon Farrar
With the longest international break known to man now in full swing, we take advantage of the absence of actual Arsenal games to have a superb chat with Simeon Farrar, writer and performer of 'The Night London Turned Red'. In his emotional poem he encapsulates what that Tuesday night in May meant to so many people, with a deeply personal reflection on what it also meant to him within the c
Ep. 264 - Brighton Fallout
Not quite the perfect start to the season, but 7 wins out of 8 isn't exactly a disaster. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look back at the Brighton game and assess the current state of play at the top of the Premier League. What lessons should Arteta learn from the Brighton defeat, is our summer transfer business coming home to roost now and should we be concerned about our lack of threat from
Brighton 3 Arsenal 0 - INSTANT REACTION!
Brighton 3 Arsenal 0. What can you say about that? We have a reaction from the ground from Stef, who beats a philosophical drum, whilst Holly and Chris provide some further reaction back home to our first defeat of the season. Please 'enjoy' like, share etc. It could be worse, we could be Spurs, or Chelsea. COYG!____________________________________________Check out our exclusively designed
Ep. 263 - Ipswich Review, Brighton Preview
Seven wins from seven games to start the season. Not bad. The latest saw us cruise past Ipswich 4-2 in the League Cup. Some great performances to whet the appetite, notably from the two youngsters Dowman and Salmon, but also Zubimendi, Madueke and Merino. Less impressive performers also come in for some examination. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look back in more detail at that game, whilst als
Ep. 262 - Sunderland Review, Ipswich Preview
The perfect start to the season continues with a hard fought win away to Sunderland. It wasn't without incident though, and, despite the narrative, we won it despite the referee, not because of him. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look back at all the key decisions, laud Raya's penalty save, wonder if we've seen a better first goal for an Arsenal player than Bruno G's and ultimate
Sunderland 0 Arsenal 2 - INSTANT REACTION!
Well that wasn't easy, was it? Enjoy Stef at the ground and Holly at home for this instant reaction to our away win at Sunderland. Say, we are top of the league, say we are top of the league... ____________________________________________Check out our exclusively designed merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies and the iconic North Bank mug at northbankpod.myshopify.comFor exclusive access, co
Ep. 261 - Napoli Review, Sunderland Preview
Our superb start to the season continued with as convincing a 1-0 win as you are ever likely to witness. This team continues to impress and entertain in equal measure. Join Holly and Stef as we pore over the many individual performances in Naples, from Odegaard to Konsa, Saka, White and Rice. We also look ahead to another tricky away game in Sunderland on Saturday evening, where the rest of the le
Ep. 260 - Chelsea Review, Napoli Preview
Well this was a joyous podcast to record! A dominant 2-1 victory over Chelsea, men against boys as described in some circles, leaves us with maximum points from our opening three games. Is there something inevitable about Arsenal this season as that's three very different victories thus far? Join Holly, Sted and Chris as we explore all that went right, from the reaction to conceding so early,
ARSENAL 2 CHELSEA 1 - INSTANT REACTION!
With all three of us at the game, it's Producer Chris who raced home to put this pod together after a breathless, tense and hard-earned 2-1 victory over Chelsea.Hear Stef & Holly's thoughts from the Emirates as Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard's strikes (both from open play) ultimately clinched three vital points.Join us for the next pod too, in which we'll go into more detail o
Ep. 259 - Arsenal v Chelsea Preview
The first big six clash of the season for us at the weekend as we welcome Chelsea to The Emirates. With arguably the most potent attack up against the stingiest defence, who will come out on top? Us, obviously. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we highlight their strengths, but also their weaknesses, and explore how we may be victorious. We also summarise our views on the transfer window, for us, and
Ep. 258 - Villa v Arsenal Review + Transfer Window LIVE!
So the transfer window slammed shut and we are left without that ceiling raiser in attack. But should that cloud a window in which we reinforced in defence and in midfield with real high quality experienced players? Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we examine our window in more depth, attempting to calm the nerves and keep things positive. We also look back at our 1-0 victory at Villa Park, a brillia
Ep. 257 - Aston Villa v Arsenal Preview
It's Aston Villa away on Monday night for us in this round of fixtures. Not a happy hunting ground recently, with two defeats in our last two visits. But is this a good time to meet them? Rogers, Konsa, Watkins gone or going, injuries and suspensions to several other key players and only a few lesser lights in through the door thus far. Join Holly and Stef as we examine likely line-ups for bot
Ep. 256 - Coventry Review and Premier League chat
Our first Premier League review of the season, and what better way to start than with a comfortable 3-0 home win! We discuss; team selection, which players impressed, the atmosphere, and lessons learned . We also cast our thoughts over the other big 6 games of the weekend. Who has come out of the opening round of fixtures as our main rival, and what might the remainder of the transfer window hold
INSTANT REACTION! Arsenal 3 Coventry 0
We begin the 'attack' of our Premier League title with a comfortable 3-0 home win v Coventry. Stef and Holly were at the Emirates to witness the game and soak up the vibes of our first home game since winning the title. Some very impressive performances, not least the collective efforts of Saka, Odegaard and Havertz who all started and all scored.There will be a full review pod to follow s
Ep. 255 - Coventry Preview
Here we go again! Welcome to our first Premier League preview show of the new season. Join Holly and Stef as we look ahead to the visit of newly promoted Coventry to the Emirates on Friday evening as we look to kick off our title defence with a win. We look at the opposition and the threats they may possess; attempt to predict the starting lineup and final score. We also chat about the signing of
Ep. 254 - Premier League Season Preview 2026/27
It's season preview time! Join Holly and Stef as we explore what we feel would make a successful season this time around. Who do you feel will be our biggest challengers? What do we need to do to improve on last season? We also look back on what was a very impressive 3-0 trouncing of City in the Community Shield. Positives include Odegaard, Tzolis, Miles Lewis-Skelly and our overall sharpness
Ep. 253 - Manchester City (Community Shield) Preview
With Arsenal's pre-season over we take a look at the highlights, which include Tzolis, Dowman, Salmon and Odegaard, among others. We ask whether results matter at this stage (they don't), or whether it's all about minutes in the legs and bedding in new signings (it is). We also examine the transfer market as a whole this summer, before focusing more specifically on Arsenal - if no further incoming
Ep. 252 - The North Bank Meets... David Seaman
They say you should never meet your heroes, but whoever 'they' are clearly never met David Seaman. In this 'Northbank meets' episode the legendary Arsenal goalkeeper joins us for a wonderfully wide ranging chat about his career path and highlights. There are entertaining anecdotes stretching from primary school to Arsene Wenger, from fishing trips to England training camps. With far too many highl
Ep. 251 - Pre-season kicks off! Plus transfer gossip!
Welcome to our first proper live show where we talk all things Arsenal transfers and pre-season so far. We discuss both confirmed and rumoured incomings, and whether or not we are currently stronger than when we finished last season. If we are to sell 4 more players, who should they be? Is there a price at which you'd entertain the sale of Lewis-Skelly? If not Vinicius Junior, then who? Join H
Ep. 250 - The North Bank Meets... Sophie Nicolaou from Highbury Squad
In this episode of North Bank Meets... Producer Chris and Stef welcome the Highbury Squad's Commanding Officer, Sophie Nicolaou. We discuss Sophie's Arsenal story, the birth of Highbury Squad alongside Super Kevin Campbell, her love of the number 7 and much more.You can find Sophie on Highbury Squad's live and pre-recorded shows on YouTube and your podcast apps.https://linktr.ee/highbu
Ep. 249 - The North Bank Meets...Elliot Smith AKA Yankee Gunner from Arsenal Vision
In this special 'North Bank Meets...' episode, Holly & Chris are joined by Arsenal podcast A-lister, Elliot Smith from the highly-esteemed Arsenal Vision pod.We talk World Cup, being a Gooner in the USA and how it all began before bringing it up to date with thoughts on our title win, Champions League heartbreak and hopes for next season.A great chat not to be missed!You can find Arsenal Visio
Ep. 248 - Let Transfer Season Begin!
Let the transfer window commence. I know I know, it's already started for most clubs, but we've been busy doing all our work behind the scenes and I'm confident the dominoes will begin to fall any day now. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we mull over possible signings and departures. We attempt to explain why we are so poor at selling, especially when compared to our rivals - but does th
Ep. 247 - Even More World Cup and Transfers
With the World Cup drawing to a rather painful close, we look back at England's exit to Argentina and wonder what we could have done differently. Concerns obviously over the fitness of Rice and Saka, along with the news of Saliba's lengthy absence adding to our pre-season concerns. With that in mind we also look at potential incomings, including the arrival of Christos Tzolis from Club Bru
Ep. 246 - The North Bank Meets... Judge Jules
Join Holly and Stef as they chat with dance music legend Judge Jules. After studying law, he rose up to be one of the world's most renowned DJs. As well as various residiencies in the UK club scene, in Ibiza and hugely popular shows on Radio 1, he is also a massive Arsenal fan.Here, he discusses his love for the FA Cup, the issue of gig clashes with Arsenal fixtures and the joy of this year's titl
Ep. 245 - More World Cup and Transfers
The transfer window. With the rumour mill in full swing, we delve into the players we'd most like to see rock up at Arsenal. We debate whether we'd prefer Rogers or Barcola. Is there a price too high for Bruno Guimaraes? Would you be happy if we ended up with 2 of those three, would they move the needle enough for you, or would you want further reinforcements? Who will we definitely sell?
Ep. 244 - Arsenal's Beloved XI
We've had the traitors eleven, now for the beloved eleven. Which players from our past have you enjoyed the most? Not the best, but perhaps ones that didn't quite live up to their potential, or that understood what being a Gooner meant and developed a cult following as a result. Perhaps even a player who meant something to you personally, or who entertained as much off the field as on it. Are ther
Ep. 243 - Transfers, World Cup and your Questions
A cracking show for you today! We discuss the World Cup and our personal highlights after the first round of games, many of which aren't actually from the field of play. We then take on the summer transfer window and map out the players we'd like to arrive, the players we think we'll get and finally, the players we feel may end up departing. Some listener questions are also tackled, in
Ep. 242 - Arsenal Traitors
The traitors edition. Which player broke your heart when they left? Who angered you? Who were you just disappointed with? Has time healed these wounds, or are they still festering away below the surface? Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we pick at these old traumas in an effort to gain some catharsis, to varying degrees of success. We then attempt to arrive at 'traitors 11'. Please let us kno
Ep. 241 - Keep, Bench or Sell?
Keep, Bench or Sell? We ruthlessly (or not, as the case may be) go through the squad, stating the case to either sell, keep or bench each member, with a view to making room for new arrivals and making us even better next season. There are some tough conversations to have about certain players. Can we keep relying on players whose bodies keep breaking down, is this the time to sell Odegaard, or Mar
Ep. 240 - 5 Takeaways From This Season
Next season, if you could only win one of the Premier League or the Champions League, which would it be? What did this season's title win mean to you, how did it make you feel? What is your biggest takeaway from this season - our defence, our set piece prowess, our resilience, our fan base or something else? Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we attempt to address these questions, and many more. Pl
Ep. 239 - Champions League Final and Parade Review
What a two weeks that has been - from Bournemouth taking points off City, a hundred thousand fans descending on the Emirates for a midweek party, to Palace away and the trophy lift, to Budapest and the heartbreak of a penalty defeat, to the biggest football gathering this country has ever seen in Islington on Sunday. No wonder I feel like a spent force. So, how do we rate this season overall? How
Champions League Final: PSG 1 Arsenal 1 (4-3 pens) - INSTANT REACTION!
A quick reflection on our disappointing defeat to PSG in the Champions League Final. Holly was at the Emirates, while Stef was at the game in Budapest (but unable to send a video message!).Hard to be upbeat right now, but when we've had time to reflect I hope we'll agree this has been a successful season overall and we have plenty to celebrate.Join us for a full-length pod in the coming days...Ple
Ep. 238 - Champions League Final Preview
One more game to go - the Champions League final in Budapest against PSG. With the league title already in the trophy cabinet, we stand on the edge of greatness ahead of this game. One more win this season could see us achieve something no previous iteration of Arsenal has ever managed. One. More. Win. Sounds easy doesn't it? Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we explore ways in which we think we c
Ep. 237 - Premier League Season Review 25/26
With the Premier League season a wrap, we've decided to run through some of the key moments and components via our own post season awards. Who was your player of the season, what was your game of the season, most important goal of the season, best save of the season, low point of the season, and many more. We also look back on what was just the perfect day on Sunday as we saw the trophy lifted
Crystal Palace 1 Arsenal 2 - INSTANT REACTION!
Stef & Holly were at Selhurst Park for the game but more importantly, the trophy lift. Well worth the wait... Enjoy!Please follow & rate where you get your pods.For exclusive access & content, join our North Bank community:FREE on Patreon! Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodYouTube @N
Ep. 236 - Party at the Palace
With one more league game to play, and the pressure off, join Holly, Stef and Chris as we take a joyous look back at everything that has happened since Tuesday night - the organic gathering at the Emirates, the celebrations from around the world, the team's celebrations, Arteta's very relatable fan-like approach to the City game (ie, he couldn't watch it) and the very touching account
Ep. 235 - It's Done
Our very first podcast as champions. Wow, what a surreal 48 hours it has been. From tension against Burnley to elation at the Emirates 24 hours later, where there was such an outpouring of joy, and relief, and love. Join Holly, Stef and Chris for a very vibes based podcast, where we recount our individual experiences as the final whistle sounded on the south coast, and the ensuing hours of celebra
ARSENAL PL CHAMPIONS 2025/26 - INSTANT REACTION!
From Stef in Norfolk to Holly & Chris on the streets of North London and at the Emirates where thousands gathered to celebrate our title following City's 1-1 draw at Bournemouth.Enjoy it.Savour it.We're the Champions!Please follow & rate where you get your pods.For exclusive access & content, join our North Bank community:FREE on Patreon! Join the conversation on our socials:Bl
Arsenal 1 Burnley 0 - INSTANT REACTION!
If we're going to win this title, we're going to do it the hard way! Another nerve-wracking 1-0 win, this time against relegated Burnley. But it's another huge step towards being champions.Deep breath and fingers crossed for tomorrow night, folks... Please follow & rate where you get your pods.For exclusive access & content, join our North Bank community:FREE on Patreon! Join t
Ep. 234 - Burnley Preview
A podcast to reflect my mind, a bit all over the place, ha. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look ahead to Burnley on Monday. A win by any margin, or a resounding, goal difference boosting win? Who starts in midfield, on the left, or indeed at right back? Will Bournemouth do us a favour? Should we even look that far ahead? To calm absolutely no nerves, we also look ahead to all the ways in which t
Ep. 233 - West Ham Review (Phew!)
How many more nerve shredding games will we have to endure before the end of the season? Hopefully that's it, City lose all their remaining games and we can enjoy a stress free run to the title. As if that'll ever happen to us, eh! Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we take a look back at events at the London Stadium on Sunday. There's focus on Arteta, Raya, Trossard and of course, VAR. We
West Ham 0 Arsenal 1 - INSTANT REACTION!
A far from convincing performance and possibly a lucky shout from VAR but we're three points closer to the PL title.Stef was at the London Stadium while Holly watched at the Tolly for this instant reaction pod.Please follow & rate where you get your pods.For exclusive access & content, join our North Bank community:FREE on Patreon! Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @north
Ep. 232 - Madrid Review, West Ham Preview
Is it time to start thinking, not of what we could lose, but what we could win? (Credit Tim Stillman) Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we bask in the glory of the most joyous of occasions at the Emirates as we secured our place in the Champions League final for only the second time in our history, and the first time in 20 years. Stef talks us through the atmosphere during and after the game. We also
Arsenal 1 Atletico Madrid 0 (2-1) - INSTANT REACTION!
Wow wow wow - What. A. Night. Budapest here we come!!!!Please enjoy, like, share etc. Thank you COYG!!!!!!!!!!!For exclusive access & content, join our North Bank community:FREE on Patreon! Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodYouTube @NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbank
Ep. 231 - Fulham Review, Atleti Preview
Well that was much more like it - a sumptuous first half demolition of Fulham, just what the doctor ordered. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we bask in our best performance in a long while. We chat through tactics, Arteta, Gyokeres, Lewis-Skelly, Saka, Trossard, among others. But did we score enough goals though? We also look ahead to Tuesday and the Champions League semi-final second leg. We certai
Arsenal 3 Fulham 0 - INSTANT REACTION!
Join a hoarse-voiced Chris, a breathless Stef and a very smug Holly as we celebrate our convincing 3-0 win over Fulham. A superb first half display was enough to take 3 points and increase our goal difference - we'll be back tomorrow with the full pod including a look ahead to Tuesday's CL clash with Atleti.But for now, enjoy!Please follow & rate where you get your pods.For exclusive a
Ep. 230 - Madrid Fallout, Fulham Preview
Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we take a more in-depth look back at the very creditable draw in Spain. We focus on tactics, player performance and, of course, officiating injustice. We also look ahead to match day number two in our five game shoot out with City, as we welcome Fulham to the Emirates. Will this be as tricky as Newcastle last weekend, or will we carry a bit of momentum from our midwee
Atleti 1 Arsenal 1 - INSTANT REACTION!
We are still unbeaten in the Champions League this season, and if we can maintain that for just two more games, it'll be a very enjoyable summer indeed! Join Holly and Stef as we provide our instant reactions to the 1-1 draw away at Atletico. A sensible first half, a little wobble, some injustice, and ultimately a decent performance and result to take back to The Emirates next week. Please enj
Ep. 229 - Newcastle Review, Atletico Madrid Preview
One down four to go! If they're all like the first one, I'm not sure we're all going to make it through, ha. That was tough. But a win is a win, as they say. Join Holly and Stef as we dissect rhe good and the bad from the Newcastle victory and look ahead to the first leg of the Champions League semi final on Wednesday. Please enjoy, like, share, etc. Thank you! For exclusive access &am
Arsenal 1 Newcastle 0 - INSTANT REACTION!
Hardly a vintage performance from Arsenal in a nery 1-0 win at the Emirates today. But it's three vital points and we're back on top of the pile.Holly and Stef were at the game and give us their instant reactions...Please follow & rate where you get your pods.For exclusive access & content, join our North Bank community:FREE on Patreon! Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky
Ep. 228 - Arsenal v Newcastle Preview
So, the final stretch is here, five games to make history, to deliver a generational season. Can we do it? Will we do it? Join Holly and Stef as we attempt to convince everyone (ourselves) that we can and will. We talk through both clubs' remaining fixtures, examine how we think Arteta should approach each game and look at the role the fans can have in the final run-in. Please enjoy, like, sha
Ep. 227 - Man City v Arsenal Autopsy
So, how are we all feeling after Sunday? Proud? Frustrated? Despondent? Angry?Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we try to work through the whole array of emotions I'm sure we've all lived through in the intervening days. But, how should we approach the remaining 5 games? Surely now we have to go for it, in what is a straight shoot out with City, especially factoring in their attack? Is it time
Man City 2 Arsenal 1 - INSTANT REACTION!
Our thoughts on the 2-1 defeat at the Etihad leaving us three points clear of City who have a game in hand.It's not over yet... is it?Join us for the full pod soon.Please follow & rate where you get your pods.For exclusive access & content, join our North Bank community:FREE on Patreon! Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTo
Ep. 226 - Sporting Fallout, Man City Preview
With the 'title decider' looming into view, join Holly and Stef as we run through our options and our chances. Who will be available? How should Arteta approach the game? How might City approach the game, knowing that they really have to win it? Would a draw be enough for us to go on and clinch the title? Would a defeat be terminal? We also look back at the Sporting game, and once again re
Arsenal 0 Sporting Lisbon 0 (1-0 agg.) - INSTANT REACTION!
A Champions League semi-final awaits, a second consecutive semi-final, for the first time in our history - this should be a time for celebration, but with one eye on Sunday's game perhaps any celebrations can wait a few days longer! Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we share our instant reactions to the Sporting game.Please follow and rate where you get your pods.For exclusive access & content
Ep. 225 - Bournemouth Fallout, Sporting Preview
Not the easiest podcast to record, lots of raw emotions still reverberating after yesterday's disappointing display and result. However, as they say, it's good to talk, and talk we did. Topics ranged from changing tactics; to next Sunday's approach; to missing players, or players going missing. We attempt to eke the positives out of the current situation - still top by 6 points, one fo
INSTANT REACTION! Arsenal 1 Bournemouth 2
An quick reaction pod after our potentially damaging home defeat to Bournemouth today. A chance to go 12 points clear and pile some pressure on City now looks like a great opportunity for them to close the gap tomorrow and make next weekend's visit to the Etihad a must-not-lose game at the least.Why were we so poor today? Is missing Odegaard the sole reason for such a performance - devoid of c
Ep. 224 - Sporting Lisbon Review, Bournemouth Preview
Nearly a full month since we last kicked a ball in anger in the league we finally look ahead to our next league game, home to Bournemouth at lunchtime on Saturday. We are still 9 points clear, still the top league goalscorers, still with the meanest defence, yet some would have you believe that it's all doom and gloom in the Arsenal sphere. Join Holly and Chris as we make it perfectly clear th
INSTANT REACTION! Sporting Lisbon 0 Arsenal 1
At last, after what has felt like an eternity, we are back with a joyous instant reaction. Stef, from the stands in Portugal gives us all a taste of what it was like to be in the away end for Havertz' last minute winner. A textbook away performance and result in the Champions League - the tie is far from over, but how nice is it to be celebrating a win?! Please follow & rate where you get
Ep. 223 - Saints Review, Sporting Lisbon Preview
Join Stef and Chris for a look back at our loss to Southampton in the FA Cup Quarter Final. We reflect on the manner of defeat and perhaps some familiar failings - whilst not wishing to take too much away from Southampton who fully deserved their victory, were we masters of our own undoing?Perhaps more importantly, how this might impact forthcoming games?Is the Champions League now a welcome distr
INSTANT REACTION! Southampton 2 Arsenal 1
A second disappointing result sees us drop out of both domestic cup competitions in quick succession. Join Holly and Chris in the warmth, with Stef at the ground as we provide our initial responses to the latest defeat. Was it as bad as it felt? Is it a sign of what's to come? Should we be worried?Please follow & rate where you get your pods.For exclusive access & content, join our Nor
Ep. 222 - Saints FA Cup Quarter Final Preview
The proper football is back, with Arsenal facing 3 games in 8 days in 3 different competitions. Join Holly and Stef as we look ahead to the first of these games, away to Southampton on Saturday evening in the quarter final of the FA Cup. We struggle to agree on a starting 11 for that game, wondering who in reality will be available. Should we go strong or heavily rotate? Do we actually have a choi
Ep. 221 - The North Bank Banter XI
Join Holly and Stef as they, with the help of Producer Chris and all the Patreon members and social media followers pick The Arsenal Banter XI.Which players were just hilariously bad? Who did rivals fans laugh at the most? Who made calamitous errors? Which players became symbols of failure? Whose off-field antics made them the butt of the joke? Thanks for joining us on this trip down memory lane t
Ep. 220 - International Break Mailbag
Welcome to The North Bank's mailbag edition where we tackle some of the following questions: From the position we are currently in, if we win the champions league 'only' this season will you be disappointed? Will Sunday's cup final defeat have any impact on how we approach the game at the Etihad? Is Gyokeres actually a better player than we think? If you could swap one player for a
Ep. 219 - League Cup Final Fallout
Not the result we were looking for, but we still have plenty to look forward to in what remains of this season. Join Holly and Stef as we look back on what went wrong - was it team selection, tactics, injuries, nerves? Were City even that good? We pose the following question - would you rather have had City's last 14 days, or our last 14 days? We chat international breaks, Tottenham's time
Ep. 218: Arsenal v Man City - League Cup Final Preview
With the chance of a first trophy in six years on Sunday, how are we all feeling? What could a win mean for this team, this fanbase? Join Holly and Stef as we attempt to calm the nerves and focus on just how good we have been this season thus far. Some questions we tackle: who should start in goal; who should get the nod at right back, which of our attackers make most sense against this opposition
INSTANT REACTION! Arsenal 2 Bayer Leverkusen 0
Safely through to the quarter finals of the Champions League where we'll face Sporting CP. Join Holly and Stef as we give our instant reactions to the 2-0 win against Leverkusen. A much better team performance, far more fluid in attack, but perhaps not clinical enough with some of the chances we created. Who stood out for you? Which of the goals was your favourite? We afford ourselves a little
Ep. 217 - Everton Review, Leverkusen Preview
A memorable, dramatic and euphoric late victory against Everton, enhanced, if possible, by another two dropped points for City, sees us open up a 9 point lead at the top. Join Holly and Stef as we try not to get too giddy at what this season could deliver. Onto the game itself, were we fortunate to win, do we need to improve our attacking fluidity between now and the end of the season? Credit yest
INSTANT REACTION! Arsenal 2 Everton 0
Straight from the Emirates, catch Holly & Stef's breathless summary of the home game v Everton where we left it late to claim three vital points.There will be a full-length pod reviewing this game including a look ahead to Leverkusen coming up!Please follow & rate where you get your pods.For exclusive access & content, join our North Bank community:FREE on Patreon! Join the conversatio
