The Goonerverse Podcast

Tzolis and Havertz are both out after the international break — Tzolis for 2–3 weeks with a hamstring injury picked up with Greece (via Dimitris Monakos), Havertz for 3–4. With the attack already struggling, James looks at who steps in, why Eze and Gyokeres should be given the next five games uninterrupted, and the different front-three dynamic that could unlock. 0:00 Tzolis injury news – 2–3 weeks out 2:41 When it rains, it pours – déjà vu from 2024/25 4:11 Who replaces Havertz and Tzolis – Madueke? Merino? 6:09 The Eze + Gyokeres dynamic: a different front three 9:32 Give them five games in a row 10:32 The games Tzolis will miss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal could spend most of this season top of the league and second at the same time. David Ornstein's update on The Overlap says Man City's sanctions could land quickly — but might not apply until the appeal is done, or could be applied and then reduced or removed. Either way, nobody knows where the table actually stands. James on what that means for Arsenal, the title, and the whole league. Plus a positive Saliba update. 0:00 Schrodinger's cat, explained (badly) 2:38 Ornstein's update on City's sanctions 5:54 Living in limbo for the rest of the season 9:11 Why this is bad for football 10:02 Saliba injury update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James reacts to Bernardo Silva's late challenge on Martin Odegaard on international duty — why Odegaard was right to lose it, and why Silva coming to the Emirates with Real Madrid just got a lot more interesting. 00:00 The tackle & Odegaard's reaction 02:05 Why this one hurts Arsenal so much 04:06 What was Bernardo Silva playing at? 06:07 Silva, Vinny & Mourinho at the Emirates 08:39 Why Odegaard's reaction matters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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James speaks openly and honestly about Man City's guilty verdict and explains why he takes no satisfaction out of the result, and why this is a dark day for football fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James reacts to the latest Havertz injury news and lists two forwards he wants Arsenal to seriously consider for the January transfer window! CHAPTERS... 00:00 - Havertz Injury 05:00 - Schade & Kroupi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James discusses whether Arsenal should be keeping an eye on Vini Jr's situation at Real Madrid and asks whether the club would, or should, go back in for the player if his situation doesn't improve... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal have fallen three points behind Man City, but is there anything to worry about? CHAPTERS... 00:00 - What We Learnt From Brighton 23:35 - Man City, The Title Race & The Attack 57:18 - Superchats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal players, look away... the player ratings aren't going to be good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James is not happy, and goes into a lot of detail about the defeat to Brighton, with particular focus on Arsenal's attackers... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arteta delivered another really interesting and positive press conference ahead of Arsenal's trip to Brighton this weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James explores the Viktor Gyokeres conundrum, defends the player, but also explains why he could be in serious danger of losing his place even further in this Arsenal team... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal travel to Fleetwood Town in round 4 of the Carabao Cup! James reacts to the draw... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James reacts to Arsenal's calm and professional 4-2 win away at Ipswich in the 3rd round of the Carabao Cup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How good is Max Dowman? With the help of the community, James rates all the Arsenal players and their performances in the Carabao Cup 4th round win against Ipswich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a week for Arsenal! James & Sheroy put Sunderland vs Arsenal under review — the referee decisions, what actually happened, and the narratives being built off the back of them. Plus the big away win in Naples, Raya's performances, Souness vs Rice and MORE! CHAPTERS... 00:00:00 - Welcome Back! 00:06:54 - An Amazing Week 00:24:18 - Arsenal & Raya's Ceiling 00:40:14 - Narratives Affecting Refs 01:08:07 - Souness vs Rice 01:21:05 - Round-Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea, and Kai Havertz was the reason it turned. With James on holiday, Forder breaks down how Arteta built the whole game plan around Havertz dragging Fofana out of Chelsea's defence — the right-side overload, the rehearsed Ødegaard pattern from the Community Shield, and how Rice and Lewis-Skelly shut down the most dangerous transition side in the league. Go SUBSCRIBE to Forder:  @forderonfootball  0:00 Chelsea score after 77 seconds 2:32 Havertz as the decoy: dragging Fofana out 8:59 The equaliser, broken down 13:48 The winner: a rehearsed Ødegaard pattern 19:24 Killing Chelsea's transition threat 23:12 Arteta's subs and game management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James gives us the latest injury news with some positive updates on Jurrien Timber as he lists his Arsenal XI to face Chelsea on the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James reviews the whole transfer window, the pros and the cons, and explains everything that led to the building of Arsenal's 26/27 group of players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fofana is off to Sunderland... wow, the end to Arsenal's transfer window is looking really poor now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ethan Nwaneri is off to Borussia Dortmund on loan, and I actually think it's a good move. Here's why — and why it only works if Arsenal get Fofana done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A mixed review for a lot of those players out there... but certainly some standouts in really important win! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James reacts to Arsenal's 1-0 win at Villa Park! Including a brilliant goal, Eze's cameo on the left, and Konsa & Bruno's Premier League debuts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James reacts to the latest news that Arsenal are looking to sign Malick Fofana from Lyon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martinelli, Jesus & Vieira have all LEFT Arsenal Football Club! So what's left for Arsenal's window? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James & Sheroy have a LOT to say as it looks like Arsenal won't be signing an attacker... but could the club spring a surprise? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rashford's been linked with a move as the transfer window continues to pick up pace ahead of deadline day… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James reacts to Arsenal's draw in the Champions League league phase as the Gunners are set to face some big tests in Europe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James reacts to the Carabao Cup 3rd round draw as the Gunners get Ipswich away! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James is sick of this Alvarez saga, and he explains why in his latest update, as he criticises Barcelona, the player, and asks Arsenal to set a deadline on the deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James and Sheroy are reviewing Premier League gameweek 1 and ALL the news around Arsenal this week! CHAPTERS... 00:00 - On Tonight's Pod... 03:37 - Arsenal 3-0 Coventry 16:35 - Rivals Results 41:06 - Martinelli & Superchats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Al-Hilal are pushing to sign Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal, who want £60m! James discusses why it would be a great sale for the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James and the Goonerverse community rate EVERY Arsenal player after their 3-0 win against Coventry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James is DELIGHTED as the Gunners sweep aside newly promoted Coventry City in a 3-0 win at the Emirates at the Premier League returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ezri Konsa has been announced as an Arsenal player! James reacts to all the quotes and news doing the rounds as the Gunners confirm another big signing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Arsenal sign Ezri Konsa, James breaks down why the signing makes so much sense for Mikel Arteta's team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James reacts to the latest news that Arsenal have made a move for Julian Alvarez but there still remain a lot of doubts over whether this move happens or not... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James reacts to confirmation that Arsenal have signed Ezri Konsa! The Gunners are expected to announce the Villa centre-back at some point this week in a deal worth £51m! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James is disappointed by updates around how Arsenal are trying to sell players, criticising the fairness to the players and how much it actually helps the Gunners in the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Ezri Konsa according to David Ornstein! The Gunners are finally getting their man, who they've pursued all summer. James reacts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James goes through all the latest reports and analyses the Arsenal squad to explain which THREE players may still be sold, and who the Gunners could bring in to complete the squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James & Sheroy reacts to Arsenal's 3-0 Community Shield win over Man City, the latest transfer news and more! CHAPTERS... 00:00 - Community Shield Win 15:40 - Nwaneri, Martinelli & Sales 34:49 - Incomings & Osimhen 52:59 - Superchats & Conclusions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James reacts to Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Como, Bruno Guimaraes' debut, and Marli Salmon's EXCELLENT performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Lewis-Skelly wants to STAY at Arsenal according to very reliable reports! So what's going on, why did these rumours and reports come out? James tries to explain it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James reacts to reports that Arsenal have OFFERED Myles Lewis-Skelly to Premier League clubs, including some huge rivals... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James breaks down the latest news surrounding Arsenal, discussing Neto links, Martinelli & Nelson's likely exits, and the injury concerns for Jurrien Timber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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James reacts to Arsenal losing 3-2 to Dortmund, their second defeat in pre-season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James reacts to the announcement of Bruno Guimaraes as an Arsenal player! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James, with the help of Newcastle fan Jack, breakdown why Bruno Guimaraes is such a good signing for Arsenal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices