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Here at the Arsenal Beat, reporters who cover the club come together to discuss matches, press conferences and much, much more.

MONDAY - The Review: Our panel looks back at the weekend's action, we will hear from players and we try to make sense of how the season is shaping up. We also play our weekly instalment of Guess the Gooner

THURSDAY - The Preview: Taking a look ahead to the upcoming fixture - including hearing from an expert on the opposition - as well as opening up a wider debate on all things Arsenal

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The Arsenal BeatApr 19, 2021

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The Best Churros in Manchester

The Best Churros in Manchester

Arsenal are top of the Premier League - nothing new in that given the past year-and-a-half

Arsenal, though, are also in the Champions League quarter-finals...

With Mikel Arteta's men ending a 14-year wait to get back to the business end of Europe's elite competition, only an elite Arsenal Beat panel would suffice

Mark is joined by Kaya Kaynak of football.london and the returning Nick Ames of Guardian fame to look back on two results that could shape this season and beyond for the Gunners

The trio talk continental hot chocolate options, handball, Raya and Ramsdale, Havertz, Kiwior and more

We also here from skipper Martin Odegaard as Mark coins a Karl Hein catchphrase (expect him to launch an online merch store sooner rather than later) and Nick ends the show with a bold prediction

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Mar 13, 202434:39
The Blades & The Bees

The Blades & The Bees

Yet another thrashing handed out by Mikel Arteta's in-form side means spirits on the Arsenal Beat remain high

Kaya is back on hosting duties and is joined by Jordan Campbell of the Athletic and The Sun's Jordan Davies to look back on a fine 6-0 win at Sheffield United

The trio also cast a collective eye towards Saturday's visit of Brentford, while the Athletic's Jay Harris joins us as our Arsenal Outsider

We round things off with a thrilling Guess the Gooner as both Jordans aim for their maiden victory

Mar 07, 202459:56
Film 1997 with Kaya Kaynak

Film 1997 with Kaya Kaynak

We have the whole weekend to see out before Mikel Arteta takes his men to face Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Monday night

Despite that, we are back once again to preview the game against the rock-bottom Blades as Mark is joined by Kaya Kaynak of football.london and the Evening Standard's Simon Collings

Before the panel take a look ahead to the game, they have to settle our latest debate - which asks: "Which injured player have Arsenal missed the least?"

The trio can't move on until they decide on a collective answer - and if you're listening on Spotify make sure to cast your vote, too

We have the next unexpected instalment of 'Dogs of The Arsenal Beat' and Kaya pitches a new job as a Chippendale

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NB. The Terminator was released in 1984 - making it a whole four years older than Mark (phew)

Feb 29, 202430:32
Art & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

Art & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

Another impressive Premier League win for Arsenal means plenty of positivity among the Arsenal Beat panel

Mark is back to host and this time is joined by Art de Roche of the Athletic and The Sun's Jordan Davies to cast a collective eye back over the 4-1 victory over Newcastle on Saturday evening

The trio talk about the performance, Emirates Stadium on a Saturday night, savvy and streetwise Jorginho, Kiwior coming through and if Oleksandr Zinchenko's absence has actually helped Arsenal in the title race

Our Monday pod is home to Guess the Gooner and we round things off with Jordan's debut in the hottest game in podcasting*


*award pending

Feb 26, 202431:17
The Real (Meal) Deal?

The Real (Meal) Deal?

Another fine weekend for Arsenal as they beat Burnley 5-0 at Turf Moor on Saturday to further prove their title credentials.


The Arsenal Beat review show brings you a panel of three reporters who travelled up to cover the game as Kaya takes the hosting duties and is joined by Simon Collings of the Evening Standard and The Athletic's Jordan Campbell.


The trio look back on the performances of Martin Odegaard, hear from Kai Havertz and judge the offerings from Burnley's Tesco Extra.


The guys also cast their eyes forward to Wednesday's Champions League last-16 tie in Porto, how will Mikel Arteta approach the game, who will play and can Arsenal go all the way in Europe?


Of course, we then wrap things up with another round of Guess the Gooner

Feb 19, 202427:51
Tay-Tay's Turf Moor Takeover

Tay-Tay's Turf Moor Takeover

On the back of that thumping win at West Ham, the Arsenal Beat preview show is back.

Another Saturday on the road sees Mikel Arteta's side travel to face his old mate Vincent Kompany's Burnley.

Mark is joined by his old mates Kaya Kaynak of football.london and the Athletic's Art de Roche to look ahead to the game.

Thursday's are also the day of debate on the Arsenal Beat as this week we aim to find Arsenal's 'unsung hero' of the season so far.

There *may* be some Taylor Swift references very much getting in the way, too but obviously we are professional enough to not let them impact on the quality of chat...

Feb 15, 202434:40
Let’s Talk About Six

Let’s Talk About Six

An upbeat Arsenal Beat review show as we look back on a 6-0 victory at West Ham on Sunday.

Mark is joined by Sam Dean of the Telegraph and ESPN's James Olley to dissect the result, the eye-catching performances and what it means to the Premier League title race.

The panel then discuss Bukayo Saka and ask is he now taken for granted? While Maizee - Mark's dog - makes her long-awaited podcast debut.

As is the new Monday tradition, we round things off with a game of Guess the Gooner

Feb 12, 202430:57
Irons in the Fire

Irons in the Fire

Our new Thursday preview show launches as we look ahead to Sunday's trip to West Ham

Mark is in the hosting chair as the debuting Jordan Campbell from the Athletic and the Evening Standard's Simon Collings complete the panel

We are joined by our 'Arsenal Outsider' to get the inside track from The Sun's Jack Rosser on all things Hammers

Every Thursday, we will also be looking at a wider topic in our Debate - this week, which striker should Arsenal target in January, and why?

Feb 08, 202432:53
Happy Snaps

Happy Snaps

Our Monday review show launches in some style as Mark, Art and Kaya analyse Arsenal’s huge win over Liverpool.

What does it mean to the title race? how good was Jorginho? Has there been a mentality shift?

We also talk about the celebration police and if key players can be trusted if they keep getting injured a wrap things up with a Guess the Gooner clash.


Feb 05, 202434:25
Much Edu About Nothing

Much Edu About Nothing

With the transfer window creaking open, the Arsenal Beat are ready and waiting to squeeze through their fantasy January signings.


Mark, Sam and Simon sift through some brilliant - and not-so-brilliant - names and are joined by a plethora of Arsenal experts who offer up their own recommendations to Edu and Arteta.


In previous years, the Arsenal Beat has successfully predicted the signings of Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus and there have been some near-misses along the way, too!


So - if you want to know who Arsenal will sign this winter, tune in


Jan 02, 202456:14
Top of the Tree

Top of the Tree

Already bored of the renewed European Super League chat?

Fear Not!

With a tough Christmas trip to Anfield on the horizon, the Beat is back as Mark is joined by Simon Collings of the Evening Standard and debutant Jordan Davies from the Sun.

The trio cast their eyes over the Champions League draw and what success in Europe looks like for Arsenal this season.

Outside of Arsenal this week shines a spotlight on Dominic Solanke and the festive fixture schedule, while we look at the highs and lows of Mikel Arteta's four years in the top job.



Dec 21, 202323:12
Emery Territory

Emery Territory

Unai Emery was the man chosen to replace Arsene Wenger in the Arsenal dugout.
The Spaniard had made a name for himself in his homeland, winning silverware and impressing with his methodical approach.
He did, however, fail at Paris Saint-Germain and would last just 18 months at the Emirates Stadium.
Here, Max Jones speaks to journalists based in Spain, France and England to discuss Emery's humble beginnings, Europa League successes and how he has rebuilt his career after a
tumultuous spell in north London.
We hear from:
:: Sid Lowe
:: Tom Williams
:: James Olley
:: Mark Mann-Bryans
:: Charlotte Duncker
Dec 06, 202301:21:43
The Joy of Six

The Joy of Six

Arsenal eased into the last 16 of the Champions League with a fine 6-0 victory over Lens on Wednesday night.

Mark is joined here by Kaya Kaynak of football.london and the Evening Standard's Simon Collings to look back on a routine night and what it could mean for the season moving forward.

They also discuss Gabriel Martinelli's impact on the team and whether his thunder is being stolen by Bukayo Saka.

Outside of Arsenal, the questions concern Andre Onana and Jude Bellingham while we also preview the visit of Wolves before another round of Guess the Gooner

Nov 30, 202321:59
Much-Needed R&R

Much-Needed R&R

The Beat is back and we jump straight into the Arsenal goalkeeping debate which was once again up for discussion following Saturday's win at Brentford.


Kai Havertz was the match-winner at the Gtech Community Stadium - does that mean his Arsenal career is now up and running?


We also debate just how good Bukayo Saka has been despite being kicked all over the pitch as well as previewing the Champions League clash with Lens.


In our new feature we dare to venture Outside of Arsenal as Simon and Sam are asked a question each about other Premier League business.


We wrap things up as ever with a great round of Guess the Gooner.

Nov 27, 202335:10
The Good, The Bad & The Arsenal: The Week That Wasn’t

The Good, The Bad & The Arsenal: The Week That Wasn’t

After a week to forget for the whole of Arsenal Football Club, the Arsenal Beat gathers together a panel to discuss three damaging defeats.


Simon is joined by Kaya and Molly to pick The Good, The Bad & The Arsenal out of a trio of results which has no doubt dented morale around the club.


:: Youth Cup Final - Arsenal 5 West Ham 1

:: Premier League - Manchester City 4 Arsenal 1

:: Women's Champions League - Arsenal 2 Wolfsburg 3


We ask what has gone wrong, what are the positives and what do the individual results mean for the club moving forward.


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May 02, 202333:26
The Devil's Avocado
Apr 28, 202338:25
Get with the Programme

Get with the Programme

Our latest Arsenal Beat special delves into the world of the matchday programme.

Max Jones presents an in-depth look at the history of programmes, how the Arsenal matchday companion is put together, the ways in which it provides an essential tool for football reporters, just how valuable some from the past can be and what the future holds in the digital age.


With contributions from:

:: Henry Winter - Chief football writer - The Times

:: Andy Exley - Editor of the official Arsenal matchday programme

:: John Litster - programme historian and author of 'The Football Programme: A History and Guide'

:: Josh James - Arsenal features editor and club statistician 

:: Paul Matz - Publisher of Programme Monthly


It is time for the Arsenal Beat to 'Get with the Programme'...

Mar 23, 202301:10:44
The London Red Sox

The London Red Sox

Arsenal are out of the Europa League after losing on penalties to Sporting on Thursday night.

Is that a bad thing? Are the injuries picked up a concern? Mark is joined by Dan Matthews from the Daily Mail, Goal's Charles Watts and Sam Dean of the Telegraph to discuss such matters.

The panel also look ahead to the visit of Crystal Palace as well as the decision taken by the Eagles to sack former Arsenal skipper Patrick Vieira just two days before the game.

In Access All Arsenal, we answer listener questions and hear from Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard before we nominate our Actual Arsenal Impactors for the season, with a whiff of both nepotism and Charles' feet.

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Mar 17, 202347:15
An Oven-Ready Title Challenge

An Oven-Ready Title Challenge

Arsenal enjoyed a fine Sunday afternoon by the river, retaining their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a routine win at Fulham.

With Gabriel Jesus back, Leandro Trossard settled in and Mikel Arteta's changing room magic in full swing, can anyone stop Arsenal lifting the title?

Here to analyse the victory, Mark is joined by Simon Collings of the Evening Standard and the Telegraph's Sam Dean.

The trio also look ahead to Thursday's Europa League visit of Sporting as Simon and Sam aim to actually Guess the Gooner.

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Mar 14, 202326:44
Popping Cherries

Popping Cherries

What a finish.

Reiss Nelson's last-gasp goal saw Mikel Arteta's men seal a memorable win over Bournemouth which leaves them five points clear at the Premier League summit.

To unpack all the action, Mark is joined by Sam Dean of the Telegraph, the Guardian's Nick Ames and Kaya Kaynak from football.london.

Sam talks fate and the constructs of time - but not VAR - while Nick takes cold water to Arsenal's run of late winners and Kaya's love for Jakub Kiwior knows no bounds.

We also have a discussion ahead of the Europa League round of 16 clash against Sporting, answer YOUR questions in Access All Arsenal and still find time to squeeze in a history-making round of Guess the Gooner.

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Mar 06, 202341:38
Zin When You're Winning

Zin When You're Winning

Another Arsenal win, another Arsenal Beat, another chance to talk about how much we all love Oleksandr Zinchenko.

Mark is joined by Sam Dean of the Telegraph, the Daily Mail's Dan Matthews and Simon Collings from the Evening Standard to eulogise over Zinchenko - as well as other key players such as Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.

The panel look back at the win over Everton and answer your questions in Access All Arsenal, where we also hear from Aaron Ramsdale.

The quartet then cast an eye forward to the visit of Bournemouth and another easy-looking fixture on paper*.

Things are rounded off, as ever, with the delicious dessert of Guess The Gooner.

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*Football isn't played on paper.

Mar 02, 202341:16
Heroes & Villains

Heroes & Villains

Arsenal sit two points clear at the top of the Premier League and with a game in hand on closest challengers Manchester City.

Who would have predicted that after City's win at the Emirates Stadium last week?

A late, dramatic win at Aston Villa could act as a catalyst for Arsenal to hit their heights from earlier in the season and deliver a first league title in 19 years.

To discuss the victory, Sam is in the presenter's chair and is joined by Simon Collings of the Evening Standard and The Athletic's Art de Roche.

The trio also answer listener questions in Access All Arsenal, where we also hear from Oleksandr Zinchenko fresh from the Villa Park pitch.

We end with a Guess The Gooner that will hopefully leave you guessing long after our panel...

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Feb 20, 202337:02
Second Chances

Second Chances

Defeat to Manchester City leaves Arsenal second in the Premier League table.

Is it all doom and gloom?

What are the positives from a 3-1 defeat?

Will Unai Emery stick the boot in?

To answer those questions and more, Mark is joined by ESPN senior football writer James Olley and Sam Dean of the Telegraph.

There is also another instalment of Guess the Gooner to look forward to.

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Feb 16, 202335:23
The VARsenal Beat

The VARsenal Beat

After a weekend of drama, dropped points and decisions, the Beat is back to try and make sense of it all. 

Simon returns to hosting duties and is joined by Nick Callow of Hayters and Goal's Charles Watts. The trio also welcome ESPN editor and VAR expert Dale Johnson.

In amongst trying to fathom out just how Brentford’s equaliser was allowed to stand the panel discuss if teams have discovered how to play against Arsenal, if changes are needed to the starting XI and of course we look ahead to a mammoth Manchester City match and round things off with Guess the Gooner.

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Feb 13, 202338:32
Mikel the Energy Vampire Slayer

Mikel the Energy Vampire Slayer

Recorded at London Colney just minutes after Mikel Arteta's pre-match press conference ahead of the visit of Brentford, Mark is joined by a bumper panel as Art De Roche of the Athletic, the Telegraph's Sam Dean, Dan Matthews from the Mail and football.london's Kaya Kaynak all chip in.

The panel discuss selection policy for the Brentford game, Arteta's take on potential sanctions for Manchester City, Sam's exclusive interview with Odegaard, Kaya's trumpet blowing and which Hogwarts house best suits Art.

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Feb 10, 202326:21
Sticky Toffee Subbing

Sticky Toffee Subbing

A bump in the road for Arsenal as they lost at Everton on Saturday.

It could have been worse, with Manchester City also slipping to defeat a little over 24 hours later at Tottenham.

The Beat is back as Mark is joined by Sam Dean of the Telegraph and football.london's Kaya Kaynak to evaluate the setback and what it could mean moving forward.

We also hear from Mikel Arteta while ESPN senior football writer joins us to discuss the London Football Awards before we round things off in usual fashion with Guess the Gooner.

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Feb 06, 202344:45
Keep-Ball Merchant

Keep-Ball Merchant

With the January transfer window now but a distant memory, the Beat is back to discuss the deadline day arrival of Jorginho, a failed bid to land Alessia Russo and much more beside.

Mark is in the chair and is joined by Sam Dean of the Telegraph and Goal's Charles Watts - while the Athletic's Chelsea man Simon Johnson crosses enemy lines to give the low-down on Jorginho and Molly Hudson from the Times is back to talk all things Arsenal Women.

In Access All Arsenal the guys take listeners' questions on the transfer business and beyond before casting an eye ahead to the trip to Everton on Saturday lunchtime.

An EPIC round of Guess the Gooner wraps things up (eventually).

Feb 01, 202356:57
Squeaky Guns Time

Squeaky Guns Time

THE BEAT IS BACK!

After some time away watching Arsenal set themselves up to win a first Premier League title in 19 years, we return with a bang.

Mark is joined by Sam Dean, Simon Collings and Dan Matthews to look back at the United game, talk all things Eddie Nketiah, the impact of Oleksandr Zinchenko and more.

The panel also answer YOUR questions in our new segment, Access All Arsenal, where he also hear from captain Martin Odegaard.

We end with a new version of our famous quiz Guess the Gooner.


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Jan 24, 202345:03
An Arctic Roll Over

An Arctic Roll Over

Arsenal have won again.

Mikel Arteta's side continue to enjoy a fine start to the season, as does the Arsenal Beat.

Here, Simon is back in the hot seat and is joined by Dan Matthews of the Daily Mail and football.london's Kaya Kaynak to look back on the victory over Bodo/Glimt and preview the visit of Liverpool.

Guess the Gooner also returns as one of our guests stars!

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Oct 07, 202231:08
Red October

Red October

Arsenal are still top of the Premier League table.

Manchester City and Erling Haaland may be on a rampage but they are still yet to topple Mikel Arteta's side...

Here to discuss the north London derby win over Tottenham and the performances of some of the key players involved, Mark is joined by Nick Ames of the Guardian and the Mirror's chief football writer John Cross.

The trio talk Aaron Ramsdale, William Saliba and Granit Xhaka as well as Arteta getting one over Antonio Conte and the visit of Bodo/Glimt on Thursday night.

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Oct 03, 202228:35
Glenn Hoddle Drops a Rickett

Glenn Hoddle Drops a Rickett

Premier League football is back with a bang as Arsenal host fierce local rivals Tottenham in Saturday's early kick-off.

Both sides have started the season well but who will have the bragging rights comes 14:30?

Mark is in the hosts' seat and is joined by Sam Dean of the Telegraph and football.london's Kaya Kaynak to discuss form, picking your best players, Arteta or Conte and who needs the win more.

All semblance of structure is lost as Sam is given just 60 seconds for his combined Arsenal/Tottenham XI before we end with a special, one-off quiz "Hotspur or Notspur".

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Sep 29, 202234:23
47,367 Reasons to Be Cheerful

47,367 Reasons to Be Cheerful

A record Women's Super League crowd watched Arsenal beat north London rivals Tottenham 4-0 on Saturday.

It is two wins from two for Jonas Eidevall's side in the WSL this year as they look to go one better than last season and reclaim the title.

Molly is back to lead discussions on all things Arsenal Women and she is joined by Art de Roche of the Athletic and a debutant in the shape of freelance football commentator Max Jones.

The trio talk about just how far the women's game has advanced to have 47,367 fans in attendance at the Emirates Stadium, the performance, the season to date and the upcoming Champions League qualifier against Ajax.

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Sep 26, 202240:37
Gift of the Gab

Gift of the Gab

The international break is upon us so it is time for the first Arsenal Beat special of the new season.

In 'Gift of the Gab' a host of Arsenal Beat regulars are joined by specialists and new contributors to discuss the career to date of Gabriel Jesus.

South American football expert Tim Vickery talks us through Jesus' early career and his trials and tribulations with the Brazil national team.

Paul Hirst of the Times and the Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan pore over Jesus' time at Manchester City, debating his arrival, his changing role and his departure.

Regulars in the form of the Telegraph's Sam Dean and Art de Roche of the Athletic are on hand to chat about Jesus' move to Arsenal, what it means to Mikel Arteta's side and how many goals he will score in his debut season.


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Sep 22, 202254:52
White Noise

White Noise

As Arsenal prepare to face Brentford on Sunday and before the final international break ahead of the World Cup, there is much to be discussed.

Recorded for the first time at Arsenal's London Colney training base immediately after Mikel Arteta's pre-match press conference, Mark is joined by The Telegraph's Sam Dean, Art de Roche of the Athletic and senior football writer at ESPN James Olley.

The quartet tackle the furore around Ben White's omission from the England squad, the ins and outs of whether he is fit and how to report on a situation that is unclear.

They move on to talk about the challenge of playing Brentford, how Arsenal's team has evolved from last season, facing Ivan Toney, managing Bukayo Saka's minutes and much more beside.

Please remember to rate and review the Arsenal Beat and subscribe to ensure you do not miss future episodes and specials - including 'Gift of the Gab', an hour-long deep dive into the career to date of Gabriel Jesus - available from September 22.

Sep 16, 202224:12
Rash Decisions?

Rash Decisions?

The winning run is over and the transfer window has closed.

A 3-1 defeat at Manchester United and a quiet deadline day may have slightly altered the mood at the Emirates Stadium but the Arsenal Beat panel carry on regardless.

Mark is joined by Simon Collings of the Evening Standard and Goal's Charles Watts to discuss whether Mikel Arteta's substitutions at Old Trafford were a bad call, if Arsenal opting not to sign anyone before the deadline was wise and what the Europa League means to the club this season.

Also, prepare for the best* round of Guess the Gooner yet!

*well, longest, so therefore arguably worst...

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Sep 05, 202227:08
Terminator '22: Deadline Day

Terminator '22: Deadline Day

Arsenal continue to sit top of the Premier League table with 12 points from 12.

A win over Fulham was more guile than style but what does that say about Mikel Arteta's side at present?

To discuss the 2-1 victory, as well as look ahead to the visit of Aston Villa and the impending transfer deadline day, Sam is in the hosting chair and is joined by Kaya Kaynak of football.london and PA Media's Mark Mann-Bryans.

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Aug 29, 202230:14
From Papa John's to Tequila

From Papa John's to Tequila

Arsenal are top of the Premier League.

Three wins from three games, morale is high and performances are impressive.

Mark is joined by the Telegraph's Sam Dean and the debuting Dan Matthews of the Daily Mail to look back on another comfortable victory, analysing individual performances and attempting not to keep bursting into song (SALIBA!)

Guess The Gooner also returns in style.

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Aug 22, 202232:58
…And it’s live! (Kind of)

…And it’s live! (Kind of)

Our 88th episode and the first time we've ever recorded in-person. You lucky, lucky lot!

Live (in a fashion) from the back of London Colney Retail Park having just been to Costa, Mark is joined by the Athletic's Art de Roche, Kaya Kaynak of football.london and the Evening Standard's Simon Collings.

They discuss Mikel Arteta's evolution from his first game as manager of Arsenal, whether he could/should change his team at Bournemouth, the form of Aaron Ramsdale, Bukayo Saka, and whether Simon has pulled off a coup by bringing Granit Xhaka into his FPL team.

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Aug 19, 202219:02
All or Nothing: Arsenal Beat

All or Nothing: Arsenal Beat

A fine start to the season for Arsenal means an overly-positive return to action for the Arsenal Beat regulars.

Mark is joined by Sam Dean of the Telegraph and the Evening Standard's Simon Collings to look back on the Leicester victory, examine any negatives, discuss transfer business and what they have made of the All or Nothing documentary on Amazon Prime.

As ever, please remember to rate and review the Arsenal Beat and subscribe to make sure you don't miss any of our latest episodes or specials.

We will be back on Thursday to preview the trip to Bournemouth as Guess the Gooner makes its first appearance of the campaign.

Aug 15, 202235:46
Arteta's Grafting Boots

Arteta's Grafting Boots

Transfer bombshells, dumpings, flirting, new relationships, hooking up with the ex.

Arsenal's summer of Love Island is discussed by Mark as he is joined by David Ornstein of the Athletic and the Telegraph's Sam Dean.

The trio then answer some listener questions as the Arsenal Beat returns for a third season.

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Jul 22, 202249:36
Comfy up on That Fence, Charlie?

Comfy up on That Fence, Charlie?

Another ugly win at the weekend could see Arsenal accomplish something beautiful on Thursday night.

The 2-1 victory over Leeds might not have been a sight for sore eyes but it was enough to see Mikel Arteta's side open up a four-point gap in fourth place.

As luck would have it, a trip to Tottenham is up next, a gorgeous prospect for Arsenal fans could see them seal a Champions League return in their neighbours back yard.

Mark is joined by Charles Watts of Goal and the Guardian's Nick Ames to look back on the Leeds win and preview a massive north London derby, while (two) of our panel offer their predictions for Thursday's clash.

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May 10, 202224:13
Making a Point - Arsenal's WSL Season Review

Making a Point - Arsenal's WSL Season Review

We’ve had black cat superstitions and asking his players to think like squirrels, but despite the best efforts of Jonas Eidevall, Arsenal Women ended the season without a trophy.

To take a look back at the campaign, Molly is joined by The Athletic’s Art de Roche, Suzy Wrack from the Guardian and, making her Arsenal Beat debut, Kathryn Batte from the Daily Mail.

The panel discuss Eidevall's impact in his first season, how he has interacted with the media and battled with Emma Hayes, how Arsenal can close that small gap next season, training with Academy players to be better in Europe, the future of Vivianne Miedema and Arsenal's Lionesses.

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May 09, 202233:33
Holding Out for a Hero

Holding Out for a Hero

As we enter May with Arsenal favourites for a top-four space, Mikel Arteta's side continue to do the business in the race to return to the Champions League.
A 2-1 win at West Ham on Sunday kept those aspirations in Arsenal's own hands as their small squad once again came through.
Simon is joined by Charles Watts of Goal and the Athletic's Art de Roche to look back over the win at the London Stadium and reminisce on just what Arsenal have been missing without Champions League football.
We wrap things up with a round of Guess the Gooner, safe in the knowledge Sam can't lay claim to winning this one (or can he?)
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May 03, 202234:05
Nuno Tavares and the Chaos Emeralds

Nuno Tavares and the Chaos Emeralds

While Manchester City and Liverpool were giving Arsenal a taste of what they are chasing this season and Manchester United and Chelsea played out a turgid 1-1 draw, Mikel Arteta's side have been preparing for a tough trip to West Ham.

The Hammers themselves were in action on Thursday night, losing 2-1 to Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.

To look ahead to Sunday's clash at the London Stadium Mark is joined by Sam Dean of the Telegraph and the Athletic's Art de Roche.

We will also wrap things up in time-honoured tradition with a quickfire round of Guess the Gooner and a photo finish.

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Apr 29, 202227:39
Wrecked-It for Ralf

Wrecked-It for Ralf

Another big win on Saturday saw Arsenal move two points clear in the race for Champions League football, while simultaneously damaging the same aspirations of long-time rivals Manchester United.

Are Mikel Arteta's side now favourites to land a top-four finish and who has been inspiring the recent upturn in form at just the right time of the season?

Simon hosts and aims to answer those questions and more beside as he is joined by Adrian Kajumba of the Daily Mail and football.london's Kaya Kaynak to look back on the 3-1 victory.

Our 50th show of the current season would not be complete without a game of Guess the Gooner to round things off.

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Apr 26, 202222:03
Ready, Eddie, Mo!

Ready, Eddie, Mo!

Crisis? What crisis?!

Arsenal ended a three-game losing streak with victory at the home of European Champions Chelsea on Wednesday night as unlikely heroes emerged in the shape of Eddie Nketiah and Mohamed Elneny.

Has it reignited Arsenal's top-four hopes? Will Mikel Arteta stick with the change of system? Are Manchester United going to bounce back from their Anfield humiliation? Will Mark let anyone else get a word in edgeways as he waxes lyrical about Elneny?

Sam asks all of those questions and plenty more beside as he is joined by the aforementioned Mark Mann-Bryans of PA Media and the Evening Standard's Simon Collings to reflect on the Chelsea win and cast an eye forward to the visit of United.

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Apr 21, 202232:41
Saints and Winners

Saints and Winners

'Arsenal Beaten' might be a more apt title for our podcast after a second successive loss has seen the club's top-four chances damaged.

Brighton followed in the footsteps of their M23 rivals Crystal Palace in taking all the points off Mikel Arteta's side, while Southampton are next up on Saturday.

Mark is joined by Art de Roche of the Athletic and football.london's Kaya Kaynak to look back on what went wrong against Brighton and how Arsenal can move forward to get their season back on track.

We end with a traditional round of Guess the Gooner, as Art and Kaya go head to head for the first time.

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Apr 13, 202228:04
Oh No, is Nuno Numero Uno?

Oh No, is Nuno Numero Uno?

A defeat at Crystal Palace on Monday night means the top-four picture for Arsenal looks slightly less clear than it did going into the weekend.

With Kieran Tierney and Thomas Partey injured, it has been a few days to forget for Mikel Arteta as the challenge of getting Arsenal back into the Champions League takes another turn.

Sam is in charge today and is joined by the Athletic's James McNicholas - aka Gunnerblog - and James Olley, senior football writer at ESPN, to dissect where things went wrong at Selhurst Park, discuss Arteta's options at left-back following a poor night for Nuno Tavares and look ahead to the weekend visit of Brighton.

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Apr 06, 202235:04
Michael Keown's Space Race

Michael Keown's Space Race

Another international break has come to a close so the Premier League returns this weekend with Arsenal in action last, making the short trip to face Crystal Palace on Monday night.

Simon is joined by the Guardian's Nick Ames and Kaya Kaynak of football.london to cast a quick eye over the internationals, discuss Patrick Vieira's Palace and preview the game at Selhurst Park.

Molly Hudson of the Times also calls in from a snowy Wolfsburg after Arsenal crashed out of the Women's Champions League on Thursday night, while – given the date – we close the show with our one-off quiz, Arsenal Fools Day.

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Apr 01, 202238:30
An Ode to Martin

An Ode to Martin

With the international break taking the players away from the Emirates Stadium, we've decided to focus our third Arsenal Beat special of the season on a man who has instigated the change in fortunes in recent weeks and months.

This is a special about Martin Odegaard, and Ode to Martin, if you will...

Arilas Oulda Saada, football journalist for Norweigan channel TV2, Spanish correspondent for AFP Tom Allnutt, The Telegraph's Sam Dean and Mark Mann-Bryans from PA Media are your guides - and we also hear a few words from the man himself, taken from an exclusive sit down interview Mark had with Odegaard at Arsenal's training ground at the start of March.

The panel discuss his arrival as a teenager, more like Messi and Zidane than Hangeland and Carew, a trial tour of Europe, a trophy player, growing pains in Madrid, upsetting the apple cart, a Perez PR stunt, no time to shine, missing out to Modric, success at Sociedad, captaining his country, a Dutch master, running his arse off, self-belief, Mystic Sam Dean, catching Covid, winning over Arsenal fans, nerding out with Arteta and finally finding his home at Arsenal.

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