The ArsenalVision Podcast - Arsenal FC

Missed Opportunity for Arsenal in Drab Liverpool Draw

On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot, Clive and Paul discuss Saka’s new contract, and then cover Arsenal’s 0-0 draw with Liverpool from every angle and the missed opportunity to stretch the lead at the top. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music04:34 Breaking news: Bukayo Saka agrees a new deal06:02 Saka’s legacy, expectations, and star status12:05 Framing the Liverpool draw and league context16:39 First-half dominance vs lack of end product21:31 Diagnosing the attacking patterns and box occupation22:41 Tactical roles: Timber, Saka, and right-side balance26:56 Low-event big games, weather, and title-race perspective29:52 First-half chance review and missed connections44:35 Transition out of halftime and second-half shift45:31 Assessing Viktor Gyökeres’ performance in this game58:33 Striker options and Mikel Merino as an alternative01:07:01 Miles Lewis-Skelly’s introduction and game impact01:11:21 Left-back depth, confidence, and development concerns01:20:53 Substitutions, timing, and in-game management critique01:28:13 Martinelli incident, media reaction, and sportsmanship01:34:53 Closing thoughts, cup games ahead, and league positionCheck out the merch store at https://shop.arsenalvisionpodcast.comSignup for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast (Get 50% off first month with code RICE50)You can now gift a Patreon membership https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast/giftGet NordVPN Discount and 4 Extra Months at https://nordvpn.com/arsenalvisionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Arsenal Win Made Even Sweeter By City Draw

On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot, Clive and Tim discuss Arsenal’s win over Bournemouth from every angle and how the results on Sunday impact the title race. Then there’s a Liverpool preview. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music02:11 The football gods turn benevolent: a perfect weekend for Arsenal05:39 How big was this weekend in the title race?12:02 Squad depth, rotation, and protecting Bukayo Saka17:46 Eze’s minutes and selection dilemmas21:13 Gabriel’s error and Arsenal’s response25:09 Noni Madueke’s threat and why Arsenal went away from it27:25 Midfield dynamics: first-half uncertainty to second-half control35:13 Declan Rice’s all-action dominance and leadership49:20 Left-hand side balance: Martinelli, fullbacks, and missing chemistry54:27 Reframing Victor Gyokeres’ role and contributions01:10:57 Late Bournemouth goal and defensive lapse01:14:29 Refereeing decisions and added-time controversy01:19:05 Liverpool preview: righting wrongs at the Emirates01:30:08 Final expectations, hunger, and the run-in mindsetCheck out the merch store at https://shop.arsenalvisionpodcast.comSignup for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast (Get 50% off first month with code RICE50)You can now gift a Patreon membership https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast/giftGet NordVPN Discount and 4 Extra Months at https://nordvpn.com/arsenalvisionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After Shaky Start, Arsenal Humiliate Villa

Happy New Year! On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot, Clive and Tim discuss Arsenal’s dismantling of Aston Villa including the rough first half, the dominant second half, the individual performances and some of the funnier things that happened. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music06:07 Joy and release: big win, big xG, and “revenge narrative” payoff15:14 First-half problems: press bypassed, Rice out, and why Villa ran through us26:19 Pressing in the Premier League: evolving trends and Arsenal’s risk-reward30:13 Sloppy giveaways at the back and the Watkins chance from the turnover32:40 Gyokeres under the microscope: headers, hold-up play, and “tool in the toolbox”38:34 The Leo Trossard game: stepping up when Saka is quiet44:17 Big Gabby’s return: set-piece terror and the defensive aura52:43 Martin Odegaard is back: power, risks, and the Zubimendi goal sequence01:03:22 Norgaard on, Zubimendi higher: new midfield strings and rotation options01:10:15 Gabriel Jesus moment: beautiful goal, story arc, and striker dynamics01:15:05 Late weirdness: clean sheet lost, xG swings, and sub cameos01:21:31 The league is chaotic: Chelsea fade, table compression, and “easy fixtures” don’t exist01:28:17 Bournemouth away setup: their home defensive record and what it means for Arsenal’s approachCheck out the merch store at https://shop.arsenalvisionpodcast.comSignup for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast (Get 50% off first month with code RICE50)You can now gift a Patreon membership https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast/giftGet NordVPN Discount and 4 Extra Months at https://nordvpn.com/arsenalvisionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Another Close Win Raises More Goal Scoring Questions, Plus a Villa Preview

On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot, Clive and Paul discuss Arsenal’s close win over Brighton through the lens of certain individual performances and questions about goal scoring. Then there’s a Villa preview. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music04:29 Dominant destruction of Brighton and overall performance reaction17:51 Attacking dominance, xG context, and finishing variance20:52 Lineup disruption, injuries, and Declan Rice at right back46:17 Martin Odegaard’s influence and midfield balance56:48 Victor Gyokeres performance and striker debate01:14:58 Bukayo Saka brilliance and demand for end product01:25:35 Aston Villa preview, revenge narrative, and title implicationsCheck out the merch store at https://shop.arsenalvisionpodcast.comSignup for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast (Get 50% off first month with code RICE50)You can now gift a Patreon membership https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast/giftGet NordVPN Discount and 4 Extra Months at https://nordvpn.com/arsenalvisionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Attack Looks Good, Despite Goal Drought, in League Cup Progression

On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot, Clive and Tim discuss Arsenal’s progression to the Semifinal of the League Cup including thoughts on the lineup, the attack, individual performances, penalties, the semifinal and more. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music04:53 Ethan not picked to start or come on16:17 First-half dominance and attacking dynamics (xG, shots, box touches)25:06 Gabriel Jesus up front: role, chances, and what it means going forward29:04 Martinelli vs Clyne: confidence, 1v1s, and right-footed crosses37:55 Midfield dynamic: Norgaard trusted in midfield, and what Eze/Merino are asked to do52:32 Calafiori & Saliba on the ball: CB pairing, hierarchy, and what it unlocks58:05 Right-back depth worries with Ben White out01:02:47 Late stoppage-time goals conceded: is there a pattern?01:07:20 Penalty shootout: best penalties, routines, and keeper guessing01:13:20 League Cup semi-final vs Chelsea: how serious, how much rotation, and why it matters now01:21:52 Odegaard + Eze together: how it might work and what pieces need to fit around themCheck out the merch store at https://shop.arsenalvisionpodcast.comSignup for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast (Get 50% off first month with code RICE50)You can now gift a Patreon membership https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast/giftGet NordVPN Discount and 4 Extra Months at https://nordvpn.com/arsenalvisionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.