The Non-Negotiables: Arsenal Podcast

The lads break down Arsenal's commanding 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, analyzing the surprise team selection that saw Merino start and Rice rested.They discuss whether this represents the best Premier League squad ever assembled, debate Gabriel's claim to being Arsenal's second-greatest defender of all time, and examine the promising full home debuts of Eze & Mosquera.Plus: Richard Keys loses his mind over squad rotation, VAR continues to baffle everyone, a chaotic weekend roundup featuring United's latest capitulation, and a preview of Arsenal's Champions League opener away to Athletic Bilbao.(0:00) Intro(01:27) ARSNFO: AFC Lineup(02:15) Merino Starts, Rice Rested(06:16) Richard Keys & Andy Gray Rant(09:49) Eze Home Debut(12:17) Zubimendi Screamer(14:04) Martinelli Cross & Gyökeres Goal(15:38) Zubimendi Header, Surprise Stats(18:06) Defensive Masterclass: Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel(21:19) Gabriel's Brilliance & All-Time Arsenal CB Ranking(25:57) Calafiori, Wide Duels & System Trade-Offs(30:41) Madueke's Impact & Online Reactions(35:20) Arsenal's Squad Depth: Best Ever?(36:38) Odegaard Concerns & Saka Moving Inside?(39:43) Ethan Nwaneri's Role in Evolution(44:15) Saka, Madueke & Eze Balance(50:06) Final Thoughts on Forest Match(51:39) PT.2 Nicolas Jover to Saudi?(54:35) VARse: Arsenal Onside Delay & Romero Disallowed Goal(59:20) Around the Grounds: Premier League Recap(01:07:49) City, Chelsea & Title Race Takes(01:09:15) Bilbao Preview: Key Players, Nico Williams Out(01:16:52) Champions League Seeding & Big Picture(01:18:43) Outro & Next Episode Tease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal are back! After (allegedly) surviving their first injury-free international break in over a decade, the lads break down all the international action including Odegaard's masterclass for Norway, Rice's continued set-piece wizardry, and Noni Madueke's England breakthrough.The boys dive deep into Chelsea's 74 charges for agent payment violations during the Abramovich era, discuss the madness of Mudryk's cow stem cell ban story, and debate whether the current system of agent regulation is completely broken.Looking ahead to Nottingham Forest at home, they analyze how Ange Postecoglou's appointment changes everything for Forest, debate the unfair scrutiny on Viktor Gyokeres (two goals in three games!), and preview what could be a crucial early kickoff at the Emirates.Plus: Manchester Derby predictions, the pressure on Alexander Isak at Liverpool, and a classic Who Am I featuring an Arsenal legend who had quite the career journey.Topics covered:International break roundup & injury updatesChelsea's 74 charges explainedForest preview with new manager analysisGyokeres vs Isak transfer pressure debateWho Am I game (difficulty: 1/5)Follow @NNpod on all socials for more Arsenal content!Chapters:(00:00) - Intro(01:21) - Injury-Free International Break(01:58) - Odegaard's Norway Masterclass(04:17) - AFC England Success Stories(06:30) - Hincapie Ecuador Heroics(08:07) - Other International Notes(11:46) - Look Ahead/Squad Rotation?(15:01) - Weekend's Other Big Games(18:51) - Chelsea's 74 Charges Scandal(27:15) - Mudryk's Cow Stem Cell Ban(28:31) - Agent Regulation Failures(32:47) - Pt.2 Who Am I (34:16) - Expected Arsenal Lineup(37:30) - Odegaard expectations(40:06) - Ange Appointed(44:27) - Early Goal Importance(45:55) - Forest Dressing Room Discontent(48:01) - Gyokeres Media Criticism?(54:46) - Narrative Shift: Gyokeres vs Isak(01:02:06) - Early KO Concerns(01:05:02) - Who Am I Reveal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Non-Negotiables return with a packed episode covering Arsenal through the international break and beyond. The lads dive deep into Mikel Merino's hat-trick heroics for Spain against Turkey, debating whether Arsenal are getting the best out of the midfielder. Declan Rice's leadership credentials take center stage, with the hosts exploring his influence on young Arsenal talents like Myles Lewis-Skelly and Max Dowman, and whether he is taking the keys to this England team.Key Topics:•International Round-up: Ødegaard's return from injury, Calafiori and Hincapié impressing at center-back for their countries, and updates on Gyokeres vs Sesko•APT Case Settlement: Breaking down Man City's settlement with the Premier League over Associated Party Transaction rules and what it means for the 115+ charges•Injury Crisis Management: Saliba's ankle injury timeline and how Mosquera steps into the spotlight, plus Ben White's potential return•The Tony Adams Controversy: Unpacking the Arsenal legend's comments about Ødegaard's captaincy and Rice as his preferred choice•Premier League Hall of Fame: Debating Sol Campbell and Cesc Fàbregas nominations, and what the HoF actually is (or should be).•Looking Down the Road: Daniel Levy stepping down from his CEO role and what it means for Sp*rs.Quote of the Episode: “Are we utilizing this player that seems to be doing so well at international level?” - The ongoing Merino debate continues.The episode features the usual blend of tactical analysis, nostalgic football stories (including memories of Glenn Helder and George Graham's sacking), and plenty of banter.Follow @TheNNPod for more hot takes and controversial opinions.Chapters:(00:00) - Intro(01:43) - Is Didier Drogba Overrated?(02:39) - Ødegaard: Norway(02:59) - Merino: Spain / What's his best position?(14:10) - Rice: England / Future Captain?(23:18) - Hincapie & Calafiori play CB for Country?(25:36) - AFC International Round Up(27:03) - Daniel Levy is liberated from Sp*rs(35:08) - PT.2 / City & EPL Settlement?(44:03) - Saliba Injury / is Mosquera ready?(51:51) - EPL Hall of Fame Nominations(01:11:41) - Ødegaard Responds to Tony Adams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads are back with an impromptu episode breaking down Arsenal's massive summer transfer window and the media fallout from Anfield.*Transfer Window Deep Dive:* Andrea Berta's first window as sporting director brought 8 new faces to Arsenal - but did we address our real needs? We dissect the signings of Kepa, Mosquera, Hincapi, Zubimendi, Norgaard, Madweke, Eze, and Jokeres, plus the ongoing struggles with player sales.*Breaking:* €22m Besiktas bid for Trossard drops mid-recording - should Arsenal take the money and run?*Media Circus:* Why did the entire football media rush to defend Liverpool after we out-shot and out-created them at Anfield? We explore the Northwest bias and why Arsenal always seem to be the story, win or lose.*Injury Crisis 2.0:* The dreaded injury bug is back with Saliba, Saka, Ødegaard, and Ben White all on the treatment table. Plus, why Gabriel Jesus was left out of our Champions League squad entirely.*Around the League:* Liverpool's record £460m spending spree, City's bizarre Fun Uncle Pep era, and why Sunderland might have had the smartest window of all.Chapters:(00:00) - Intro(01:50) - The Transfer Window Review(22:30) - Media Narrative Post Liverpool(32:38) - Pt.2 Injuries(38:14) - International Break Fixtures (AFC Players)(43:20) - Ekitike & Isak(47:50) - Players Vs Club Rebellion(53:08) - Champions League Squad... & JesusFollow us on Twitter X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal's unbeaten run against the “Big Six” comes to an end at Anfield — but was it really as bad as the pundits made out? The lads break down the 1–0 defeat to Liverpool, the injury chaos, and the debut of Eberechi Eze, with guest Garr joining from the Arsenal Barcelona Supporters' Club.We get into:Saliba's early injury and Mosquera's trial by fire at AnfieldRice on set-piece duty & the outswinger debateZubimendi's two halves: class to chaos after Curtis JonesMartinelli discourse: meltdown or overreaction?Magic moments vs. Raya criticism after Szoboszlai's free kickVARse: Fulham robbed, Burnley fuming, clowns in the booth againAround the grounds: Brighton end the Rodri streak, Spurs humbled, United saved (again) by Fergie timeTransfer Deadline Day: Isak & Guehi to Liverpool, Arsenal outs, incomings, and the Kiwior–Hincapié shufflePlus: Are Arsenal still on track after three games, and why the discourse never quite matches the reality.Chapters:(0:00) - Intro(3:09) - LIVARS: Starting Lineup(5:12) - LIVARS: Saliba Injury(8:18) - LIVARS: Key Match Moments(30:26) - LIVARS: Schmeichel Post Match Comments(34:06) - LIVARS: Arteta's Game Plan?(36:27) - LIVARS: Martinelli Online Meltdown(43:08) - LIVARS: Gary Neville Comments(45:19) - LIVARS: Lowest xG game in 3 years(49:08) - PT.2 VARSE(59:37) - EPL Roundup(1:04:53) - 3 Game Check In Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal put five past Leeds — but injuries to Saka, Ødegaard, Havertz and White loom large as the Gunners head to Anfield. The lads break down a chaotic Carabao Cup night for Man United, West Ham's collapse, and the new format debate, before diving into the Champions League draw, Nelson's Palace links, and the big transfer question: Kiwior or Hincapié?Part Two looks ahead to Liverpool away:Who fills the void if Ødegaard doesn't start?Martinelli vs Eze: which winger gets the nod?Liverpool's shaky defence and lack of a DMThe set-piece battle: Gabriel vs Van DijkMust-win or too early in the season?Plus: the return of Gabriel Jesus, Hale End talk, and another Who Am I classic.Chaters:00:00 - Intro01:14 - Man Utd vs Grimsby Town (EFL Cup)06:44 - Wolves vs West Ham (EFL Cup)07:59 - The Challenge of Changing Managers?12:53 - EPL Teams Roundup / Arsenal Draw (EFL Cup)21:56 - Arsenal UCL League Stage Draw28:53 - More Arsenal Transfers?39:49 - Pt.2 Who Am I?41:22 - LIVARS Preview: Injuries47:31 - LIVARS Preview: Liverpool this Season?49:45 - LIVARS Preview: Areas to Attack?56:38 - LIVARS Preview: Arsenal Changes?01:02:39 - LIVARS Preview: Set Pieces?01:04:33 - LIVARS Preview: Is this a Must Win Game?01:07:40 - Who Am I Reveal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 121 – The Good, The Bad and The InjuriesArsenal 5–0 Leeds at the Emirates! The lads break down a weekend of highs and lows — from Eberechi Eze's dream unveiling with Ian Wright to another Hale End star lighting up the pitch, plus Victor Gyökeres silencing the noise with a brace. Timber was outstanding, Odegaard looked freer than ever… but injuries to Saka, Ødegaard, Havertz and White leave big questions ahead of Anfield.We also dive into:Eze's Arsenal story and Spurs heartbreakOdegaard's advanced role and heatmap analysisGyokeres' signature move and penalty debateHale End brilliance: Dowman, Nwaneri, Lewis-SkellyDeclan Rice = “Tekkers” on set piecesVARse: more chaos, Martinez theatrics & “fake” offsidesNorth Banksy's mural defaced againAround the League: West Ham and Wolves try to save Man Utd, Spurs shock City, Everton's new ground, Villa wobbling, Nuno vs Edu at ForestThe good, the bad, and the injuries — we unpack it all.(00:00) - Intro(00:37) - Eze Unveil(06:26) - ARSLEE Lineup(07:42) - ARSLEE Odegaard(09:45) - ARSLEE Gyokores Under Pressure?(13:06) - ARSLEE Goals(19:03) - ARSLEE Calafiori's Position?(21:09) - ARSELEE Goals (Continued)(26:21) - ARSLEE Gyokores Trolling(29:53) - ARSLEE Substitions(33:00) - ARSLEE Injuries(38:46) - ARSLEE Formation(s)(47:54) - PT.2 VARse(55:54) - EPL Roundup(01:04:05) - Is Raya the best GK in the Premier League?(01:09:24) - EPL Roundup (cont.)(01:12:44) - Palace Tifo(01:15:05) - EPL Roundup (cont. again)(01:19:51) - Edu vs Nuno(01:25:37) - North Banksy Mural(01:28:51) - Hale End Pathway Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whirlwind 48 hours for Arsenal fans:Meltdown over Trossard's surprise pay rise…Despiar at Kai Havertz's knee scare…Jubilation as Arsenal hijacked Spurs' move for Eze.The lads go Back to the Future to make sense of it allPlus:Why players going on strike is a growing trendWhat Eze actually brings to Arsenal's squadIs there a JFK style conspiracy over Havertz February Hamstring injuryLeeds PreviewThis week's Who Am I? quiz.Chapters:(00:00) - Intro(00:51) - The Delorean! (Past 48 Hours)(05:59) - Eze, Trossard, Havertz, Ornstein(16:34) - What does Eze Bring?(23:51) - Big Clubs Flexing / Player Protests(40:41) - PT.2 Who Am I?(42:30) - ARSLEE Preview S11(47:56) - Extra Pressure on Gyokores?(50:20) - Saka on the Left?(54:49) - Leeds Physical Threat(56:46) - Jarrod Gillet on VAR(01:02:18) - Importance of a good performance?(01:07:51) - Who Am I? Reveal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal victorious at Old Trafford.Arsenal opened the season with a gritty 1-0 win at Old Trafford. It wasn't pretty, but three points were all that mattered.Gav, Jus and Ells break down the starting XI, Arteta's subs, and the impact of the new boys Zubimendi and Gyokeres. We also debate whether Martinelli vs Madueke will define the left wing this season, how Saliba and the backline already look polished, and discuss the media reaction and an over reaction to Manchester United's performance.The second half features our brand-new VARse segment — breaking down the weekend's worst refereeing decisions — plus a no-filter look around the Premier League. We finish with Gav fixing the transfer market, are you listening Howard Webb?!!!Chapters:(00:00) - Intro (02:03) - AFC Starting Lineup vs MUFC (04:59) - AFC players not involved (06:24) - AFC vs MUFC (Formation, Gameplan, Performance) (22:13) - The Referee (27:52) - Calafiori'S Evil Smile (29:37) - The Debutants (36:22) - Media & Online Seaction (43:28) - PT.2 VARse (54:16) - EPL Fixture Watch (01:02:58) - Zinchenko: New (book) Chapter (01:12:48) - Gav Saves the Transfer Market Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team returns with a full Premier League season preview — from relegation dogfights to the battle for Europe. Gav, Juz and Ells make their exact predictions on who finishes where, the first manager sacked, top scorer, Player of the Season and more. Expect strong opinions, bold hot takes and plenty of laughs along the way — including why “Romero is Mustafi,” why Brentford had “the stairs taken,” and whether Pep Guardiola even finishes the season.In Part 2, it's all Arsenal: summer transfers, key players, potential surprises, and why depth might be the Gunners' biggest weapon this year.Chapters(00:00) Part 1: Intro(01:11) EPL Promoted Teams / Strugglers(29:23) EPL Mid Table Battle(33:24) EPL European Challengers(01:03:19) EPL Top 4(01:25:32) EPL Relegation Predictions(01:27:59) EPL First Manager Sacked Predictions(01:28:40) EPL Golden Boot Predictions(01:28:59) P.O.T.S Prediction(01:30:01) Surprise T.O.T.S(01:31:00) Part 2: AFC Summer Transfers(01:33:21) AFC Key Players This Season(01:36:14) AFC Surprise Players(01:39:28) AFC Playing Style Evolution(01:52:39) Havertz Role This Season(01:57:18) If We Do Recruit... Who?(02:08:46) Dream Campaign is?(02:11:24) AFC Top Scorer Prediction(02:13:12) AFC Most Assists Predictions(02:14:50) AFC Player of the Season(02:16:17) AFC Cup Competition Predictions(02:22:22) EPL Expectations(02:26:28) Over or Under Player Predictions(02:28:43) Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pre-Season Performance vs Athletic Bilbao3-0 win with goals from Gyokeres, Saka and HavertzStarting lineup close to full strengthMore direct attacking play, getting the ball forward quickly to attackersTactical Changes and Player PerformancesDouble pivot of Rice & ZubimendiOdegaard playing slightly more advanced, looking to feed Gyokeres quicklyMartinelli and Saka both making more central runsCalifiori impressive at left-backZubimendi standout performerManchester United PreviewChallenging fixture but optimism about Arsenal's chancesUnited have new signings up front but midfield/defense largely unchangedArsenal aiming for fast startGabriel's return crucial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• The Max Dowman Show• Where's the style change?• Is the solution transfers or tactics?• Bilbao next Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Gav and Ells discuss:• End of the Tour• Dowman showing out, Saliba shining bright• Need for speed• How to be different? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• The win against AC Milan • Hale End and the New Boys• Gyokores and Mosquera are finally done• One more to follow? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NOTE: In the first half of this pod we discuss the Thomas Partey situation and the actions of Arsenal Football Club. If you do not want to hear our views on this skip forward through the first 20 minutes.In this episode:• A stain on the club• Club World Cup• Incomings and outgoings• Pre-season begins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• What is the state of the squad?• Positions of need• Is the midfield a bit Kate Moss?• SESKO OR GYOKERES? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 111: Season Review & Awards• Where did it go wrong in the league?• Domestic cup analysis• Reliving the CL run• Post season awards, including Player of the Season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• Previewing the season• Who's going down, who's fighting for Europe?• Can we win it?• Predicting the top scorer, assist leader and PoTS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• Summing up the tour• An exercise in exercise• Did we learn anything at all?• ESR departs• Rotation Imagination Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• 12 youth players on the plane• Another Tomy injury• Time for Lewis-Skelly to shine?• Chido Ob-Martin: So What?• Calafiori Dreaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• End of The Euro's • Team of the Tourney: LOLZ• US Tour• Sales, Sales and more Sales• Merino: The New Mikel? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• The Euro's - It's Almost Over• Calafiori - Left Back?• Wait, that's not David Bentley!• Eddie to France? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• Tyranny of the Majority? You mean Democracy?• Can they win?• Clubs vote 19-1 in favor of VAR• Season review. Sort of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• The transfer pod!• Who are we looking to sell?• How much can we bring in?• What positions need to be strengthened?• Is the Sesko link real? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• Championship Sunday!• Did Son Mean to Miss?• VAR: What is it Good For?• New Kits for the New Season• Transfer Season is Almost Here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• A Win is a Win• Imperious Saliba• Trossard Again• Meaningful Final Day• Do That Lot Want To Win Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• Havertz: Dive or No Dive?• Rice Drives Us On• Trossard, All He Does Is Score• Fulham: Can They FLY High As Kites?• Man Yoo Preview, OT Hoodoo• MoTY, PoTY, YPoTY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• NLD Victory• Sp*rs Are Not A Serious Team• Benny Blanco Deivers Again• Saka Masterclass• Where Might City Drop Points?• A Shock Return Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• Are Liverpool Out?• Big Response to a Bad Week• OdeGOD• VARse and a not so enchanted Forest• Preview of the Biggest NLD in Years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Probably the lowest we've been since starting the pod, after a difficult week we try (and mostly fail) to keep things in perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Bayern Came to Play• Shock Start for Kiwior• In Game Adjustments• 2 Pens 1 Red?• Villa Preview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• Gunners Back on Top• Brilliant win at Brighton• Kai staking his claim• Zinchenko & Jorginho: Rest of Season starters?• Bayern Preview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• Beating Luton in 2nd gear• ESR, Nelson, Zinchenko, Partey & Trossard Coming In• Odegaard & White Stand Out• Brighton (a) Preview• Big Weekend for the Title Race Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Is Partey or Rice the 8?Are we better than Bayern?Predicting the title race game by game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the Round of 16 game with Porto, qualifying for the first time in 14 years and new contracts for Ben White and Tomiyasu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the win over Brentford, the draw at Anfield and the upcoming game against Porto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gav and Juz discuss the big win at Bramall Lane, the other results from the weekend that mattered and look forward to what could be a pivotal weekend in the title race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Juz is back! We talk London Football Awards, the differences between last season and this and finish with a preview of the Sheff Utd game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• More Nonsense from Ferdinand• Striker Transfer Link• Everton, Man City and Corruption• Blistering Start to 2024: The Numbers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• Smashing up the Toon• Do we owe thanks to Salt Bae?• Raya the playmaker• High IQ players• Record setting Saka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking forward to the game vs Newcastle on Saturday night Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A run down of the defeat in Portugal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look ahead to the Champions League Round of 16 First Leg tie away at Porto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look back at the 5-0 thrashing of Burnley at Turf Moor immediately after the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Burnley preview, more Mbappe guff, in demand staff and big up Lee Dixon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Saka world class? Is Martinelli going to Barcelona? Is Harry Kane sprinkling his anti-trophy dust on Bayern Munich? Let's discuss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The boys discuss our recent poor form, the inability to score and if another deep cleanse of the squad is needed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gav and Juz discuss the win over Brighton, the evolution of the team and the impact of Rice and Odegaard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.