Caught In Two Minds

The day has come that Arsenal is no longer undefeated. They are still on top of the table. There were some tactical questions today, and the team got caught on the counter. These were some problems that they faced, but the refs were absolutely trash. Fouls called and not called played into the storyline. We talk Sambi and Ode today. What did you think about Viera? Everyone, keep your heads held high and moving on.

Team spirit, intensity, and class were all on display as the Gunners win their 5th match in a row 2-1 against Aston Villa. Are we nervous about the midfield injuries? Do we trust Lokonga? How bad have some of these referee decisions been so far this season? We discuss this and more on episode #158. 

What an exciting time at The Emirates! The crowd was so loud, and the team responded. Fulham was outmatched but held strong. Until the late winner from Gabriel. We agreed on MOM this week. We chime in on Saka and Odegaard. We also address some Twitter rumbles in a new segment. The Arsenal are 4-0 and top of the League. How can an Arsenal fan not be loud and celebrate???

The day has come that Arsenal is now the sole owners of 1st place in the Premier League. There’s a man named Jesus that is setting a tone from the front. His countryman is leading that charge as well. Ode was fabulous with 2. And a wonder kid with a wonder goal. Saliba had his name chanted so often that when he responded……silence is what you heard. More praise to spread around and the last question has a new tone. Can Arsenal finish….. Thanks for listening. Please share and follow. We welcome comments and banter as well. #onelove #COYG #arsenalfc #premierleague

This feeling has to continue for us Arsenal fans! The team is closing down on defense. They are mounting attacks that are resulting in goals. Jesus has answered our calls for a striker that delivers. A couple of critiques on some players on this episode, but it comes from the heart. The team looks organized and full of energy. Great start to the season! #COYG Thank you for supporting us.

After a great break, The Arsenal got back to action on Friday. So here we are, back to action as well. This game was the opening game of the Premier League, and millions would watch the only pitch with action. The Gunners delivered a hard fought win at Crystal Palace, including a clean sheet. Our MOM were both defensive selections, and that’s a positive thing. Goals from Martinelli and Saka (called an own goal) were the goals for the 2-0 win. The team was crisp, closing down the ball, and the back line was stout. Top of table is a great start to the season! Thanks for the support and leave a comment on whether you agree. Happy to engage and you can watch this podcast on YouTube. COYG

That’s it folks! It was a roller coaster ride of a season, but what a finish! A 5-1 stomping to a recently safe Everton team. We mostly reflect on the season and give some praise where we felt worthy. Then we have some wishes going forward. Answering the question; Are you proud of this season? It’s been interesting and fun. I think the documentary on this season will be a great watch. Cheers to all the supporters! Maybe a random podcast during the summer, but these 2 grateful guys are ready for a break.

This is not ending the way we all hoped. The team is tired and thin. Losing today at Newcastle was a hard watch. They completely bulldozed The Arsenal. The back line was not fit. There was no answer by Arteta’s side. What else We can say? So we are joking and singing our way through this episode. Just trying to keep it together. One game to go and a miracle needs to happen for the top 4 now. Do you believe in miracles?

The NLD did not go to plan for The Arsenal. High energy wasn’t the problem. Is there such a thing as too high of energy? Was this the right attitude against a good counter-attacking team? The overriding theme is that the Ref absolutely trashed this London Classic. Playing aggressive to calling the ticky-tack (by Derby standards) was how injected himself into this match. Shame on The Prem and double shame on the Refs. Even though today was disappointing, Arsenal is still 1 point ahead of Tottenham with 2 to play. Finish the job, boys! #COYG

My fellow Arsenal fans, the stars, seem to align. Another hard fought victory against Leeds Utd. 2-1 was the score line but Leeds didn’t even take a shot on goal for 65 minutes. What looked comfortable with Leeds down to 10 men turned into a minor threat towards the end. There was a ton of praise for the team's ability to keep closing out these tight results. Nketiah has hit his best run as a Gunner. Odegaard was masterful and Martinelli delivered a beautiful assist. One big lineup shift and it seemed to work for both fullbacks. The North London derby on Thursday can be a clinching game for Arsenal ending its six-year absence in Champions League play. #COYG

Following 3 losses with 3 wins against top Premier League rivals is the way to enter the last 4 fixtures. Arsenal are winning the games that count most and on days like Sunday when the team didn’t look sharp, the fans must praise the “never-say-die” attitude. Ramsdale was on his head. Tomiyasu returns to the starting lineup. Nketiah never stopped running and Mo was a top professional in the midfield. The 2 CB put it in the net, including Holding’s first Premier League goal for Arsenal in his 6 years with the club! A week off until Leeds Utd. and then the biggest NLD in years after. Arsenal are charging and that leads to the looming question of the 2nd half of the season… Can Arsenal make the top 4?

Well, here we are with 5 fixtures left and a North London Derby on the horizon. This was another impressive win for The Arsenal over Man Utd. Goals from Nuno, Saka and…..wait for it…..Xhaka with a thunderbolt to seal the game. A bit of luck, but the team truly earned 2nd victory in 4 days over huge rivals. The young Nuno gets some time for this episode. And the inevitable ongoing question: Will Arsenal get top 4 and return to Champions League play after a 6 years' absence?

There were some changes to the lineup for the biggest fixture of the year. Whatever talks that Arteta gave the squad, it seem to fire the boys up. We talk about the energy and commitment today in the 4-2 victory by Arsenal. Nketiah got his second start in a row and he delivered a great performance scoring twice. We made sure to praise Xhaka and Odegaard amongst others. Moving forward with this type of hustle is key. Can Arsenal show up early Saturday with the same energy?

Once again, everyone is left questioning everything about Arsenal. Where did their form go? This is the 3rd disappointing loss in a row and spirits are down. Squad depth, man management and lazy passing are all topics in this episode. Time is running out and Chelsea coming up on Wednesday. The fun has stopped and desperation is setting in for the remainder of the season. Can The Gunners get over line in 4th place still?

If you’re frustrated and perplexed by Arteta’s decisions, then you’ve found your episode. Injuries have forced his hand and Xhaka is playing LB. Odegaard is deep in the midfield and Laca is irreplaceable. Did anyone expect this? The team looks thin and the reinforcements are playing at other clubs all over Europe. Top 4 looks like a dream now! Or do you believe Arsenal can still get the job done?

Well, that was a nice International break, and we came back fresh and ready for this last run, right? NOT! Does Nuno deserve to be roasted even after a long layoff? Did anyone play well today? Crystal Palace has been a tough fixture, and they handed it to Arsenal today. A team full of guys that are built like Patrick Vieira and we suspect he’s recruiting in South Chicago. Injuries will for sure play a big role in the weekly question… Can Arsenal finish in the top 4?

It was a 1-0 victory against Villa and now..... We break my friends. Would you consider Arsenal are hitting on all cylinders? Or Arsenal is holding on tight? ESR deserves more time, right? How about trying someone else at striker? In Arteta, we still trust?

We have some honest takes on some performances in the 2-0 loss to Liverpool. It's not that we should be disappointed, but there were a few uninspired performances. Maybe they played tight? Liverpool had poise and the Title in reach. Martinelli was superb and just needed someone/anyone on the end of them. 1 more game until the break against Villa. Who would you start at, Striker?

The Foxes were never ready for this Arsenal! Flying around the pitch, the team was confident and disciplined. Martinelli pushed the line and understands his role completely. Partey with the header to get himself a goal... Finally! He has also settled in nicely and is becoming the beast that we hoped. "Progress is tangible" and top 4 looks like a real possibility. Praise for Arteta and the process. Do we have the best youngsters in Premier League? The numbers say so! Is the game against Liverpool on Wednesday a sign of where Arsenal truly is? Maybe?

It’s getting down to crunch time and Arsenal answers the bell again! 3 wonderful goals by our wonder kids. Which goal was your favorite? Odegaard is settling in to the Premier League’s pace and physical play. Saka is turning dominant and, dare we say, Arsenal has developed an identity and style of attacking. The attacking actually carried the team today. Arteta has created a mentality that has put them in position to make The Champions League! Who else is ready for European Nights?

We wanted energy with composure. One of those was definitely on display. The Gunners won in late time with a class strike from Pepé and a late shot/pass/own goal from Lacazette. This is where the excitement began in this episode. These two scorers end up at the center of the debate between the two of us. Arsenal win 2-1! There’s still some floundering on whether Top 4 is a possibility. For all the Gooners, today was a good day!

There’s plenty to talking about but mostly the same old questions. What’s going on with the red cards? Should Martinelli have gotten sent off? And can he play up top as the striker? What exactly were the tactics today, Arteta? One of us was out on Xhaka once again. Can we keep pace for a 4th place finish? Plenty of topics and we hit these and more. Thanks for supporting Caught In Two Minds.

The performance was lacking by the Gunners. There were players missing from injury and stupid red cards. The fact is, there is no excuse for this performance against 20th place Burnley. Dyche was proud of his bruisers that beat up the Gunners. A draw isn’t the worse result. So why does it feel like a defeat? The consensus is that Arsenal didn’t start playing until the 60th minute. Not good enough, once again.

The effort looked lackluster. The FA Cup must not have been a priority with Arteta? There're some questions we ask in this quick episode about Arsenal’s depth and whether any player put in a good shift. Arsenal is out of the FA Cup and it seemed to be with no big fight.

Today is not the most cheerful New Year's celebration after being gutted by the ref and VAR. The Arsenal battled hard and never gave up. Saka the Starboy scored a one-timer and Arsenal looked up for the match. The ref changed everything, and that is never a good thing in a huge match. We lost. We played with 10 men and never stopped until the whistle. There were many outstanding performances, and it hurt to lose 1-2.

Today on the podcast Uncle E talks about Arsenal's 5 nil victory over bottom dwellers, Norwich City. E. talks about Ben White's versatility and his performance filling in at right-back. Partey and Xhaka have had a switch in mentality and approach for Arsenal and Uncle E. is loving it. E also declares Bukayo Saka is officially a "made man", and Odegaard's recent form is impressive but how he plays Saturday against Man City will let all Arsenal fans know if he is "the guy" or if he has the potential to be "the guy" or not.

A Dominating 4-1 victory to The Arsenal. There’s no doubt that more chances and creativity have emerged. Why do you think that is the case? Is Arteta’s vision getting across to the squad? Saka was great. Odegaard and Laca were silent heroes. Martinelli was a star and showed the league that he’s a force. Are you liking the Xhaka/Partey combo? All Arsenal and often silliness. -Come On You Gunners-

This was an impressive display of effort and hustle by Arsenal. The clean sheet was a group effort that Arteta went with same lineup. Praise for all the players but special shout outs to Saka, Gabi and Gabi. A great 2-0 victory for the Arsenal. And we ask, Do you trust the process? Thanks for the wise words from @adamkeys_

We are happy for a 3-0 victory and even more satisfied with the effort. Laca gets the start with Auba receiving disciplinary actions. What’s the future of Auba and who might be right for captain as a replacement. Recognition and some praise for several, including: Tomiyasu, Martinelli and Saka. Bigger fixture coming up Wednesday. Will we see more quick passing and closing down defensively?

Today on the podcast, we discuss the Everton vs Arsenal debacle. Arsenal lost 2-1 to Everton at Goodison Park. We also talk about the return of Xhaka and Tierney, and their impact on the match. Once again, Arteta's tactics come into question. Does Arsenal have a chance at a top seven finish? E says no, but Fitz still has belief the Gunners can pull it off.

Today on the podcast, we welcome back Fitz from his 72 day trip to Colombia. We also discuss all the action from the Manchester United vs Arsenal match. Did Arteta get the lineup wrong? We discuss the VAR replay that wasn't replayed, and Aubameyang's woes continue. What did we learn from the match? Martinelli is ready for steady action.

E. starts off the podcast talking about all the Thanksgiving festivities, and booster shots, and then goes into the Arsenal 2-0 win against Newcastle. The theme of this episode has to be redemption, especially for Tavares, Tomiyasu, and Lokonga. E. discusses that and Aubameyang's future, and Saka's ability to take over a match.

Arsenal travel to Anfield and gets completely outclassed by Liverpool. Today on the podcast E. talks about the gap between Arsenal and topsides, and how some parts of the Arsenal fan base are relishing in this defeat because of their hate for the manager. E. also talks about how matches like these are tremendous learning opportunities for this young Arsenal squad, and how Ramsdale single-handedly kept Arsenal in the match for the 1st half. Did Arteta get his tactics right? Will Smith as Richard Williams? What did you learn from this match? Please share this episode and leave a review. Follow on Twitter @citmpodcast.

Today on the podcast, E talks about the impact Maitland-Niles had on the match filling in for Partey and the impact he could have when the Africa Cup of Nations starts. Also, E talks about Emile Smith-Rowe's goals, shows he's growing In confidence and in class. E talks about Arteta's 100th match and how one of his biggest concerns about Arteta is vanishing. Share this episode and leave a review. Follow on Twitter @citmpodcast.

Today on the podcast E. Marshall talks about the Leicester City vs Arsenal match, and how the early kickoff has been a thorn in Arsenal's side. E. also gives his take on why the Lacazette/Aubameyang duo seems to work in the 442 formation. E. highlights the confidence building in Emile Smith-Rowe, and the contributions from Partey and Nuno, along with the great saves by Ramsdale. What did we learn from this match? E. talks about learning to trust the process.

Today on the podcast E. talks about Arsenal's 3-1 over Aston Villa. E also talks about the intense physical battler between the two sides. Aston Villa brought the intensity but forgot to play football, whereas Arsenal could be intense and play football. E then accuses Arteta of listening to the podcast because of all the changes to the lineup that were suggested by E on Monday. What did you learn from this match? Is Emile Smith-Rowe higher on the depth chart than Odegaard? What did you think about Nuno?

Today on the podcast, E. Marshall is flying solo without Fitz who is enjoying his time in Colombia. E. talks about Arsenal's draw versus Crystal Palace in Patrick Vieira's return to Arsenal as manager. Does Arteta know his best eleven? Should ESR and Odegaard play at the same time? What about Pepe? Lacazette came into the game and instantly changed the team, going forward and gave the crowd and team energy and passion. Does Lacazette deserve more opportunities? Can we blame this loss of points on the Internation break? Is Mike Dean the worst referee in the history of football?

Today on the podcast we discuss the new Fifa 22 video game and the possibility of starting a Caught In Two Minds Pro Club for online play. We also discuss Arsenal's 0-0 draw against Brighton, and how the team looked lethargic, specifically the midfield. The Xhaka debate continued. Are we better, with or without him? Who knows, we sure didn't definitively decide. Did Arteta make any adjustments in the second half, or was Brighton just better than Arsenal?

Today on the podcast we discuss the North London Derby and Arsenal's 3-1  victory over Tottenham. We discuss the lineups and Arteta choosing not to play Pepe, and starting Xhaka after the three match ban. We gave Arteta lots of credit for the way he had the team ready to play. We also discuss the back four and Ramsdale and how cohesive the unit is becoming.

Arsenal wins again! Burnley 0-1 Arsenal. Today on the podcast we discuss the new lineup with ESR starting in the ten spot, and which keeper keeps the shirt moving forward. We also discuss the team's new attitude with the back four leading the charge. What is the best midfield pairing?

Today on podcast we discuss the new editions to the lineup, and the back four chemistry. How good was Pepe's game? We also debated should Smith-Rowe start over Odegaard or start over Pepe, and is it Ramsdale's job to lose?

Today on the podcast we discuss the Man City vs Arsenal match. Manchester City smashes Arsenal 5-0 as Gunners drop to bottom of the League. We discuss the Xhaka red card and ask is Xhaka trolling Arsenal fans with these sending off's in big games? And how long does management continue to trust the process? Do we really want management to decide who to hire as the new coach?

Today on the podcast we discuss Arsenal's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea. Chelsea cruised to an easy 2 nil victory at the Emirates. Arsenal's defense exposed on the left side all match, and Arteta made no adjustments. If you enjoy watching the podcast subscribe to the caught in two minds YouTube channel- we usually get the podcast up on YouTube immediately following matches. If you're enjoying the podcast, share it and leave a review. Thanks for your support.

Today on the podcast we discuss Arsenal's 2-0 loss to Brentford same ole shit by Arsenal. E. talks about the entire Arsenal Football Team being in shambles from the owners, Edu, Arteta and finally the players. The two hosts go back and forth about the job Edu has done since being at the club.

Today on the podcast we discuss Arsenal's 2-0 win over Brighton to finish a long 2020-21 Premier League season strong. We talked about Pepe's progression and how he's finished this year with a bang. E talked about how it finally looks like Pepe acclimated to the EPL's style of play. The two hosts also heaped praise on Chamber's ability and role with Arsenal. The podcast could not end without E taking a shot at how Arteta handled Martinelli this season.

Today on the podcast E and Fitz talk about the Arsenal 3-1 win over Crystal Palace. Arsenal still has a glimmer of hope of getting 7th place and qualifying for the Europa League. It's going to be hard but we can count on one thing, and that's Tottenham losing. E asked Fitz if he thought Pepe was finally getting acclimated to the Premier League. Once again Aubameyang's effort came up and the two hosts had a few gripes.

Today on the podcast E and Fitz discuss Arsenal's 1 nil win against their London rivals Chelsea. There is still hope for 7th place, barely. E talked about his conspiracy theory that today's match is exactly how Arteta wants to play. The two hosts talked about how the end of this season is looking like last year's run in with all the keep it tight one nil wins.

Today on the podcast E and Fitz talk about Arsenal's 3-1 win over regulated West Brom. The lineup choices puzzled Fitz, and E agreed and felt Arteta should have played more of the youngsters just to see what you have heading into next season. The two hosts also debated what's Saka's best position.

Arsenal ousted from the Europa League. Today on the podcast, E and Fitz discuss the Europa League semi-finals match between Arsenal and Villarreal. E noticed how lethargic and flat Arsenal came out for the biggest match of the season. The two hosts questioned Arteta's decisions for not only this match but for the entire season.

Today on the podcast E and Fitz discuss the Arsenal 2-0 win against Newcastle. E. commented on the energy and correct mentality Arsenal started the match, and Fitz talked about the speed at which Arsenal passed the ball. They both complained about the NBC sports split screen coverage of the Manchester United Insurrection/protest and how it ruined the game for Arsenal fans watching in the US. They also gave some predictions about the lineups for the second leg of the semifinal Europa league match against Villarreal.