The Arsenal Beat
By The Arsenal Beat
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 BeatFeb 16, 2021
Scar Tissue
A rare misstep this season saw Arsenal lose at home to Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon as Manchester City now once again lead the way at the top of the Premier League
No time, though, for Mikel Arteta and his players to dwell on the defeat as they head to Munich on Wednesday looking to progress into a Champions League semi-final
To look back and peer ahead, Mark is here and is joined by Simon Collings of the Evening Standard and football.london's Kaya Kaynak
Guess the Gooner is back, of course, although Jordan Davies is refusing to return to the pod now he has finally managed to get to grips with the concept of the game*
*Rumour has it Jordan was last seen sporting a signed Calum Chambers shirt at the Emirates on Sunday and was disappointed he did not get to meet his new hero in person...
On a Night Like This
A long-awaited return to Champions League action did not disappoint as Arsenal drew 2-2 with Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night
With the tie finely-poised ahead of a trip to Bavaria to come next week, Kaya is back in the presenters' chair and is joined by a bumper panel
Jordan Davies from the Sun, the Telegraph's Sam Dean and Jordan Campbell of the Athletic are on hand to run the rule over the first leg and what it means for Arsenal's last-four chances
Our weekly debate is taken over by a "penalty shoot-out" as the panel argue over which decisions were right and which were wrong - having already nearly come to blows over Kylie Minogue
There is just about time after all of that to preview Sunday's Premier League visit of Aston Villa as Unai Emery looks to steer Arsenal off-course (again)
We also cram in a triple-threat round of Guess the Gooner, to boot!
Pawn Stars
Kaya is back in the hot seat following a thrilling 0-0 draw at Manchester City on Easter Sunday
With the Premier League title race taking another twist, Kaya is joined by Jordan Davies from The Sun to look back and pick the bones out of the goalless stalemate
Luton up next, though, and the reverse fixture finished 4-3 so surely there is some excitement to be found on the pod somewhere...fellas...?!
Easter at Eastlands
In what could be a potentially huge fixture in deciding the destination of the Premier League title, the Arsenal Beat is back and we have rolled out our own big-game players
Mark is joined by Simon Collings of the Evening Standard and football.london's Kaya Kaynak to look ahead to what is shaping up to be a defining match in Mikel Arteta's reign
We also have our usual Thursday debate - as well as an important discussion about chocolate eggs - and we finish with a special outing of the best game in podcasting* Guess the Gooner
*decision pending
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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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
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)
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
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
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...
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
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?
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.
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
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.
Emery Territory
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
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
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.
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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The Devil's Avocado
Mark is joined by Simon and Sam to answer your questions, as well as a puppy-related teaser, and weigh-up just what has caused a downturn in results for Mikel Arteta's men.
They talk: Champions League money, Rice and/or Caicedo, playing Devil's Advocate*, a big bastard on the bench, changes v Chelsea and wish.com Haaland.
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*wanker
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'...
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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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).
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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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…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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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.
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We will be back on Thursday to preview the trip to Bournemouth as Guess the Gooner makes its first appearance of the campaign.
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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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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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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Holding Out for a Hero
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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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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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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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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