Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

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  • 46 minutes 47 seconds
    It might be Christmas, but Jesus is resurrected

    James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to look back on a Cup win against Crystal Palace.

    Gabriel Jesus owned the night scoring a hattrick to send Arsenal through to the semi finals of the Carabao Cup. After a terrible first half, Arteta brought on Martin Odegaard who ignited the match and brought it under Arsenal's control.

    Plus it's been five years since Mikel Arteta took the reins at the club. We discuss how the club has changed in that time and what is needed to push on further. Clue: it's silver and sparkly.

    And we hear your suggestions for some half time music. *If you're on Spotify you can vote on your favourite


    Host: Ian Stone

    Guests: Adrian Clarke, James McNicholas

    Producer: Abi Paterson

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    19 December 2024, 11:54 am
  • 52 minutes 25 seconds
    Further frustration, what is going wrong this season?

    Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s disappointing 0-0 draw at home to Everton. 

    It was the second week in a row that the Gunners have dropped points in the Premier League, the panel analyse where things are going wrong this season. 

    Has Mikel Arteta become too risk averse in his approach? Have Arsenal lost the variance in their attacking play? Are enough players chipping in with goals?

    Plus, a look ahead to Palace in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. 

    Produced by Jay Beale.

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    16 December 2024, 2:38 pm
  • 41 minutes 7 seconds
    Myles too good for Monaco

    Ian Stone is joined by James McNicholas and Art de Roché to reflect on a satisfying 3-0 win over AS Monaco at The Emirates.


    The panel discuss a very impressive first Champions League start for Myles Lewis-Skelly and an improved showing from Gabriel Jesus up front.


    Plus a look ahead to Arsenal’s home game against Everton on Saturday in the Premier League.


    Produced by Steve Hankey.

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    12 December 2024, 3:29 pm
  • 49 minutes
    Windy woes in the West as Arsenal rue fine margins

    Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to reflect on a disappointing draw at Fulham in the West London wind.

    The panel discuss whether Arsenal create enough and if they have enough attacking depth after a frustrating game where they dominated possession but lacked killer instinct.

    Plus a look ahead to Monaco in the Champions League on Wednesday with Mikel's side in a great position to go through in the top 8.


    Produced by Jesse Howard.

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    9 December 2024, 2:15 pm
  • 41 minutes 46 seconds
    Arsenal set pieces sink Man United

    James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Manchester United.

    Set pieces stole the show yet again as Arsenal managed to score from two corners without Gabriel Magallhães on the pitch.

    The panel discuss our set piece supremacy, how Jakub Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko came into the Arsenal back line and were part of a very composed defensive performance and look ahead to playing away at Fulham on Sunday.


    Produced by Steve Hankey.

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    5 December 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 43 minutes 27 seconds
    Who put the ball in the West Ham net?

    Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's bonkers 5-2 victory over West Ham.

    It was the second season in a row that Mikel Arteta's side took The Hammers apart at the London Stadium, with Bukayo Saka heavily involved yet again.

    The panel discuss unsung hero Kai Havertz, the unstoppable Gabriel Magalhães, and look ahead to Manchester United's visit on Wednesday.

    Produced by Jay Beale.

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    2 December 2024, 2:10 pm
  • 48 minutes 7 seconds
    Arsenal find their mojo and blow Sporting Lisbon away

    Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to discuss Arsenal's 5-1 away win in Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League.

    Sporting hadn't lost at home for 18 months and Arsenal blew them away with five different goalscorers in a dazzling display.

    The right hand side was dominant as Bukayo Saka scored and assisted and Gabriel scored his first Champions League goal to cap off a great defensive performance keeping Viktor Gyökeres quiet.

    Plus, a look ahead to West Ham away on Saturday as Arsenal look to build on their momentum.

    Produced by Jesse Howard.

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    27 November 2024, 2:25 pm
  • 41 minutes 23 seconds
    Back to winning ways as Odegaard shows his importance

    Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.

    Martin Odegaard's influence was on show as Mikel Arteta's side looked back to their fluid best, a performance Arsène would've been proud of.

    The panel discuss the partnership between our captain and Bukayo Saka, with shades of Robert Pires and Thierry Henry.

    Plus, another incredible cameo from Ethan Nwaneri, who scored his first Premier League goal just four minutes after coming off the bench.

    Produced by Jay Beale.

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    25 November 2024, 2:28 pm
  • 50 minutes 52 seconds
    Nottingham Forest preview & which old players should come home?

    Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to look ahead to Arsenal’s home game against Nottingham Forest.

    We also talk about the news that Patrick Vieira is the new manager of Italian side Genoa, and we wonder if this a step on the road towards the dugout at Arsenal for our former captain. 

    We then answer more of your questions about how the club are faring recruiting youth players and if there’s a space for Oleksandr Zinchenko in midfield in the future? 

    Produced by Steve Hankey.

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    21 November 2024, 3:13 pm
  • 56 minutes 24 seconds
    The Handbrake Off Mailbox

    Art De Roche and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for an international break mailbox special with the panel answering your questions.

    From Arsenal's season expectations and Mikel's rotation to Edu's BBQ and beyond.

    Plus a look at left backs and what Arsenal should prioritise in the transfer window.

    Produced by Jesse Howard.

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    18 November 2024, 7:13 pm
  • 49 minutes 55 seconds
    Is this Arsenal squad as good as we think it is?

    James McNicholas joins Ian Stone to reflect on where Arsenal are at as we enter the final international break of 2024.


    We use the start of the break to assess how good the squad we have this season actually is. 


    Who’s underperformed? Who’s overperformed? Have we been unlucky with injuries or are there things we could have done in the summer to avoid some of the problems we’ve faced?


    Produced by Steve Hankey.

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    13 November 2024, 6:41 pm
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