This Week In Arsenal

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) tackle several topics of discussion. After a brief laugh at Mikel Arteta's comments regarding Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko, the two discuss Emile Smith Rowe's performance at Nottingham Forest. They also give their thoughts on Arsenal's quiet transfer window before transitioning to a rant-filled conversation about whether Arteta gives enough chances to youth players. Sash and Sham then have a brutally honest chat regarding Thomas Partey's future at Arsenal after the Ghanaian midfielder's latest injury setback. The guys close out the episode with a preview of the upcoming Liverpool match, including what Arsenal need to do to win and the emergence of Conor Bradley for Jurgen Klopp's side. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) get together to discuss Arsenal's 5-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace. But first, they cover the big news from the day: Jurgen Klopp's announcement that he is leaving Liverpool at the end of the season. Sash and Sham go over how Klopp's departure will affect the league as well as Arsenal's future chances of competing. They then chat about the Palace match, particularly with the backdrop of the open play xG conversation that has been raging on socials. The duo explain their reasons for optimism and doubt and attempt to contextualize the stats being thrown around. They then discuss why the Palace match wasn't too convincing on that front before moving on to the return of Thomas Partey and what the team can achieve with him, as well as the potential for Emile Smith Rowe to break into the side again. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) are joined by illustrious guest Eduardo Hagn (@EduardoHagn) to discuss all things Arsenal transfers. However, the trio begin by giving their thoughts on a scandal of global importance: Mikel Arteta dining at Salt Bae's restaurant. From there Sash, Sham, and Eduardo talk about Ivan Toney's strong links to Arsenal, how they would feel about that signing, and their preferred CF targets. They also examine Arsenal's inability to sell players and their struggles in loaning out academy talents the way Chelsea and Manchester City do. After that, the three discuss potential non-CF signings Arsenal could make and what each think the most likely acquisition is before giving their thoughts on what could happen this month and whether Edu is enough of a needle-mover as sporting director. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) welcome illustrious guest George (@GeorgeV_AFC) back to the pod to break down Arsenal's season so far, including the good, the not-so-good, and what's changed between last season and now. The three also discuss the reasons behind Arsenal's poor finishing, the rather forced Rice-Partey debate, and the impact of Kai Havertz on the side. They then review Arteta's performance, discuss the strengths and faults that have contributed to Arsenal's current situation, and the standards Arteta are held to. Sash, Sham, and George also zero in on Edu, pondering how good he is at his job and what his job even is. They finish with a chat about what Arsenal can do in the transfer market both in January and in the summer. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) sort through the mess of the Gunners' 2-0 defeat at Fulham. The guys update how they feel regarding Arsenal's chances in the title race and what they feel the main issues with the team are currently. They then give their thoughts on whether Mikel Arteta is still the man for the job at Arsenal. Sash and Sham also examine technical director Edu Gaspar before discussing what can be done to improve matters in the January transfer window. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) makes a return to action as he and Sham (@Shamsdale)  (@Shamsdale) dissect the Gunners' 0-2 home loss to West Ham. The guys begin with a discussion on Oleksandr Zinchenko's role in West Ham's opener and whether the Ukrainian has become too much of a liability for the team. They then turn to Arsenal's finishing issues in front of goal, highlighting Gabriel Jesus' xG performance in recent seasons and going over potential issues. Sash and Sham then go over what can be done in the January transfer window and what they personally hope to see happen. The duo then give their thoughts on the state of the title race to close things out. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This Week in Arsenal, Sham (@Shamsdale on Twitter/X) once again takes the reins and welcomes illustrious guests James (@afcjxmes) and Raf (@rafsenal) to discuss Arsenal's loss at Aston Villa and draw at PSV. The guys talk about Arsenal's poor decisionmaking in the final third and whether there was anything from the Gunners' performance that inspired encouragement moving forward. Sham, James, and Raf also go over the major refereeing decisions at the end of the match and Mikel Arteta's touchline ban for the game, and the impact they had on the result. They then move on to the PSV match and discuss standout performers -- namely, Reiss Nelson. The three then give their thoughts on whether fans should be disappointed that the Hale End players who traveled to Eindhoven did not make an appearance in what was essentially a dead rubber. They then take a moment to laugh at United before closing out with thoughts on which club they'd like to face in the Round of 16. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com.

This Week In Arsenal, Sham (@Shamsdale on Twitter) hosts illustrious guests Curran (@CurranBoP) and Matt (@mattjafc) to discuss Arsenal's unnecessarily thrilling comeback win at Luton Town. The trio first take on the chore of once again discussing poor refereeing, from the official allowing Luton to kick their way into competing and Mikel Arteta's ridiculous yellow card that sees him banned from the touchline at Villa Park. They then discuss David Raya's poor performance and the state of the keeper situation at Arsenal before moving on to any other factors that allowed Luton into the match. After that comes some analysis on Kai Havertz's performance, recent renaissance, and how he contributed off the ball to Arsenal's attacking success. Sham, Curran, and Matt then tackle the difficult task of finding novel ways to describe how great matchwinner Declan Rice has been since joining the club before ending with a chat regarding Arsenal's needs in January and links to Joao Palhinha. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com.

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) reunite to discuss the Gunners' first two matches after the international break, which have seen them go top of the Premier League and their Champions League group. The guys first address Kai Havertz's recent spark of form and contemplate whether enough patience was shown to him (and David Raya) by the fanbase. They then highlight the odd question Thomas Frank was asked regarding Arsenal celebrating their winner as well as recent treatment of the club by English media. Following that, Sash and Sham move on to the Lens match, zeroing in on the performance of Takehiro Tomiyasu, the factors behind Bukayo Saka's and Gabriel Martinelli's excellent debut Champions League campaigns, whether Arsenal really have sacrificed attacking prowess for defensive solidity, and whether Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly should have played. They close things out by discussing the Victor Osimhen links and which position Arsenal should look to strengthen in January. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) get together to discuss Arsenal's 3-1 win over Burnley. The two start by breaking down why Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka have been so effective together, and whether that warrants Trossard starting at CF until Gabriel Jesus returns. They then move on to a quick discussion of what Havertz's best position looks to be in this side before analyzing David Raya's performance and what his status as starter might mean for Aaron Ramsdale in the long-term. After that, the duo praise another duo in Oleksandr Zinchenko and Jorginho before playing a lightning round game of "Would You Rather" involving William Saliba and 25 other center backs. The pair close out with their thoughts on the season so far entering the November international break. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) welcome back illustrious guest Chiddy (@chiddyafc) to discuss the last week's matches and news. First, they go over the controversial goal in Arsenal's 1-0 loss at Newcastle, analyzing each element of Anthony Gordon's problematic winner as well as why it shouldn't have stood. There is also a discussion of concerns over the PGMOL's lack of impartiality and how refereeing in the Premier League can be improved. The three then move on to Wednesday's comfortable 2-0 win at home to Sevilla. Specifically, they analyze Leandro Trossard's performance and whether he should play CF over Eddie Nketiah until Gabriel Jesus returns, as well as who Arsenal's starting LB should be out of Takehiro Tomiyasu and Oleksandr Zinchenko, and why Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli were able to find more space than in the Premier League. The trio close out with a discussion regarding what to do about yet another injury setback for Thomas Partey and whether Arsenal's attack is cause for concern. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) get together to discuss the Gunners' early exit from the EFL Cup at the hands of West Ham United. They first chat about what was initially a good first half from Mikel Arteta's men, praising the performances of Leandro Trossard, Reiss Nelson, and Jakub Kiwior, and dissecting West Ham's goal that shouldn't have stood. The two then move on to discuss the second half, highlighting disappointing performances from Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jorginho, and others. Sash and Sham also give their thoughts on whether the going out of the EFL Cup should be taken more seriously or whether it might be a blessing in disguise. Finally, they close with a concerning conversation about Arsenal's right back depth and Ben White's minutes. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) sit down to discuss the 2-2 draw the Gunners managed to scrape at Chelsea. They begin with a discussion regarding the starting XI, including the selection of Jorginho in midfield. Unfortunately, the two must once again contend with refereeing mishaps and examine Cole Palmer's "orange" card, the William Saliba handball call that led to Chelsea's first goal, and whether Robert Sanchez's rough contact with Gabriel Jesus should given Arsenal a penalty of their own. Sash and Sham then dissect some of the more lackluster performances on the day, zeroing in on Oleksandr Zinchenko and Martin Odegaard. Following that discussion, the duo take a moment to heap praise on Declan Rice before finishing with a discussion regarding whether it was a point gained or two points lost. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) are joined by illustrious guest Rohan (@RjArsenalBlog) to chat about Arsenal's statement win against Manchester City. The trio begin by chatting about Mikel Arteta's team selection for the match, namely Jorginho starting at the six position and the front three chosen to lead the line. They then focus in on David Raya's approach to ball progression, dissecting his first half performance before analyzing his improvement in the second 45. The three then discuss the impact of Arteta's substitutions - including a brief detour regarding whether Kai Havertz should be treated as a CF moving forward - before finally ending with a refrain on what the result means for Arsenal's season and standing in the league. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) are joined by illustrious guest James (@afcjxmes) to chat about Arsenal's 4-0 away win at Bournemouth. The group discuss Kai Havertz's big moment, as well as what it shows about Arsenal and what it can lead to for the player. They also focus in on Martin Odegaard's performance, both as a player and as a captain. They then tackle yet another refereeing scandal, this time in Spurs-Liverpool, as well as what needs to be changed about officiating in the Premier League generally. The trio close things out by previewing the monumental clash against Manchester City next weekend. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) welcome illustrious guest Chiddy (@chiddyafc) to the pod. The three discuss the Gunners' disappointing draw at home against Spurs. They begin by examining the first third of the match, in which Arsenal started well. They also go over Mikel Arteta's lineup decisions and suggest what they would have done different. After that, they launch into a lengthy conversation about Kai Havertz and what exactly Arsenal got wrong with him. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) link up to celebrate the Gunners' first win at Goodison Park in the post-Wenger era. They start by analyzing the performance of David Raya, who started in goal on the day, as well as what his inclusion might mean for Aaron Ramsdale. They then discuss Fabio Vieira's display in his first start of the season before turning to Leandro Trossard's game-winning contribution and his opportunity at left wing given Gabriel Martinelli's hamstring injury. The pair close things out by once again talking about how great Declan Rice is and looking ahead to Arsenal's first Champions League fixture in six years. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) interrupt a way-too-early international break to go over recent events at Arsenal. First, they cover the Gunners' 3-1 victory against Manchester United, relishing the joy of witnessing their fans' headloss entering the break and Erik ten Hag's postmatch behavior. They then turn to an updated discussion on Kai Havertz and whether Fabio Vieira has earned a start in the coming games. After that, they take listener questions on Emile Smith Rowe's prospects of playing time, choosing between Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah, and whether signing David Raya was a good idea. The pair close things out with a chat about Nicolas Pepe's Arsenal legacy. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) get together to chat about a disappointing draw at home to Fulham. They begin by discussing Fulham's goal in the opening minute, what exactly went wrong, and their thoughts as to why Arsenal keep going behind early in home games. They then turn to Mikel Arteta's decision to bench Gabriel and discuss the most likely reasoning for it. Afterwards, they debate whether Fabio Vieira has earned a start and talk about Kai Havertz's start to life at Arsenal, before a quick preview of Sunday's match against Manchester United. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This Week In Arsenal, Sham (@Shamsdale on Twitter) is joined by Curran (@CurranBoP) to discuss Arsenal's 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest to begin the new season. They first chat about Gabriel's omission from the lineup and what Mikel Arteta might have had in mind there. Sham and Curran then dissect Arsenal's overall performance, as well as the online perception of the match. They then turn to discussions around Eddie Nketiah and unusual criticisms of his game, Kai Havertz looking like a likely scapegoat this season, Declan Rice's performance in his home debut, and Gabriel Martinelli's showing. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) on Sham (@Shamsdale) get together to discuss Arsenal's triumph over Manchester City in the Community Shield. They dissect Arsenal's pressing structure in the first half of the match, as well as the performances of Kai Havertz at center forward and Aaron Ramsdale in light of Arsenal's imminent acquisition of David Raya. They then heap praise on Martin Odegaard, Jurrien Timber, and Leandro Trossard for their displays and more. The duo then conclude with a brief analysis of what the win means, if anything. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This Week in Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) welcome illustrious guest Alex Moneypenny (@AMonFootball and @DiffKnock) to the show. The three discuss Arsenal's 5-3 victory over Barcelona in Los Angeles, focusing on the individual performances of Leandro Trossard, Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber, Thomas Partey, and Fabio Vieira. Afterward, they analyze the breaking news reports regarding the Gunners' interest in acquiring Brentford goalkeeper David Raya, as well as what it means for Aaron Ramsdale and Matt Turner. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This Week in Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale ) take a break from guests and enjoy a more intimate pod outing, just the two of them. Sham briefly recounts the Gunners' demolition of the MLS All-Stars in DC and his experience at the match and related events. They then turn to Arsenal's 2-0 defeat against Manchester United at the MetLife Stadium. First, they discuss the individual errors leading to United's goals and Arsenal's lack of decisiveness in front of goal. They then discuss the positives: namely, the performances of Martin Ødegaard, Jürrien Timber, Kieran Tierney, and Emile Smith Rowe. They then gave their thoughts on the brand-new midfield Mikel Arteta deployed and whether it will be viable anytime soon. In the second half of the episode, they take questions on Tierney's role in the coming season, whether Arsenal have a scoring issue, and Fabio Vieira's future. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This Week in Arsenal, Sham (@Shamsdale on Twitter) welcomes returning guest Rohan Jivan (@RjArsenalBlog) back to the pod. The two chat about the friendly at Nurnberg, including Saliba's return and his impact on the team, Trossard's new role, Havertz's debut, and impressive performances from Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly. They then move on to the two newly-announced recruits. First, they discuss how Jurrien Timber will fit into the side, including whether he and Ben White could coexist in the same XI. Sham and Rohan then converse about Declan Rice's arrival and what it means for Arsenal on and off the pitch.  After the break, Sash (@ltarsenal) is joined by Vincent (@vinzs03) to discuss their experience of seeing the Nurnberg match live as well as the Arsenal community in Germany. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com.  And here is the link to the Training Ground Guru article Rohan referenced: https://trainingground.guru/articles/des-ryan-athletic-development-at-arsenal-academy 

This Week in Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) are joined by illustrious guest Freddie Paxton (@Freddie_Paxton) for a review of the week's big transfer reports. They start of course by covering the ongoing Declan Rice "saga" and the social media meltdown triggered by reports of Manchester City's interest in the West Ham midfielder. They then discuss the imminent arrival of Kai Havertz, how he will fit in the team, and whether he is a good signing at his reported price. After that is a chat by Jurrien Timber and how he will likely function in the side, followed by a discussion on whether Thomas Partey should be allowed to depart amid reports of interest from Juventus and multiple Saudi clubs. The trio then wrap up with predictions regarding who Arsenal will sign this summer. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This Week in Arsenal, Sham (@Shamsdale on Twitter) rides solo... sort of. First, he speaks with Brighton reporter and content creator Charlie Haffenden (@JournoHaff) about the news on Arsenal's interest in Caicedo (prior to reports that Arsenal have retracted said interest). Then, Sham gets together with Dan George (@dangeorge47) and Matt J (@mattjafc) (make sure to check both out at @AFCNewsday) to chat about the Gunners' sudden pursuit of Kai Havertz, as well as other bits and bobs of transfer news, William Saliba's extension, the hypothetical of signing Kylian Mbappe, and the newly released Premier League schedule. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This Week in Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) host illustrious guest George (@GeorgeV_AFC). After quickly glossing over Arsenal's 5-0 win against Wolves to end the season, the trio ponder whether this season was a success for the Gunners. They then discuss the most important lessons that Arsenal need to take from the 2022/23 campaign before diving into a big-picture conversation about the status of the current Arsenal project, what lies ahead, and the acquisitions needed in order to achieve fruition. The episode wraps up with a quick round of season awards. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This Week in Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) briefly discuss the 1-0 loss at Nottingham Forest that saw Manchester City officially crowned Premier League champions once more, including an analysis of the new system that Arteta deployed. They then revisit the conversation of whether Arsenal bottled the league before delving into the most recent crop of transfer links - Granit Xhaka's imminent departure, links to Ilkay Gundogan and Mason Mount, and whether either of those two are preferable to "Riceido". They end by taking listener questions on underappreciation of Ben White and what we can expect Arsenal to achieve next season. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This Week in Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale), discuss a 0-3 loss at home to Brighton that is almost certainly the nail in the coffin for Arsenal's title charge. They first cover a good first half in which the Gunners pressed Brighton well but failed to capitalize on chances before going over what went wrong after the interval and Arteta's substitutions. They then turn to the aftermath, answering the questions on everyone's minds: Did Arsenal bottle the title? Is this season a success? What have we learned heading into the summer transfer window? Sash and Sham then finish by taking listener questions regarding whether Arsenal are too nice, planning more for opposing teams, and more. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This week in Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) are joined by illustrious guest James (@afcjxmes) to chat about Arsenal's 3-1 win over Chelsea. They start by going over Arsenal's efficient first half and the performances of the first XI changes in Jakub Kiwior, Jorginho, and Leandro Trossard. They then discussed Arsenal's failure to go for the jugular in the second half and whether that is a symptom of a mental issue plaguing the team. Afterwards, the three talk about why the changes were not made sooner and the news of Patino likely leaving in the summer, especially as part of a larger conversation about moving on well-liked players to progress the team. Following some thoughts on how Arteta's process has worked so far and where it is going, the trio take listener questions on loan regrets and what to do with Kieran Tierney. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This week in Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) go over a comprehensive, deflating defeat at the Etihad. The pair discuss an awful start, City's goals and the mistakes that led to them, Arteta's substitutions, what the Gunners got wrong and who shoulders the blame, and where the team go from here. They then take questions regarding Thomas Partey's fate as the starting six, what supporters should expect next season, and keeping the team's young core together. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com. 

This week, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) discuss yet another Arsenal draw, this time at home to Southampton. They go over a shocking opening 20 minutes before discussing Fabio Vieira's deputization for Granit Xhaka, Rob Holding's role in Southampton's goals, the performances of Thomas Partey and Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka rising to the occasion. They then take questions on the Emile Smith Rowe situation, how to feature Leandro Trossard, and their thoughts on the status of Arsenal's title challenge.

This week in Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) lament another 2-2 away draw after going up by two goals, this time at the hands of West Ham. They discuss what went wrong, the recurring problem of individual mistakes costing the team, the effect of Oleksandr Zinchenko's and William Saliba's absences, alternate solutions for those issues, and Mikel Arteta's substitutions. They then take listener questions pertaining to the state of the title race, potentially questionable refereeing decisions, and the portrayal of the Gunners' objectively good form.

This week in Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) return from a brief hiatus to delve into the 2-2 draw at Liverpool. They discuss Gabriel Martinelli's goal and assist as well as his missed pass to Saka late in stoppage time and the historic season he is having, Granit Xhaka's altercation with Trent Alexander-Arnold and the narrative around it, Aaron Ramsdale's heroics, and whether in the end it was a point gained or two dropped. They then turn their attention to the David Ornstein report regarding Folarin Balogun before taking listener questions regarding how this performance will translate at Manchester City and whether Mikel Arteta's substitutions could have been improved upon. 

This week in Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal) and Sham (@Shamsdale) are joined by James Benge (@jamesbenge) to chat about the various goings-on during the international break. They start by discussing (and making fun of) Spurs and Antonio Conte parting ways through mutual consent, as well as how Julian Nagelsmann's departure from Bayern could play into that. Then they turn to the USMNT's aggressive courtship of Folarin Balogun, and what playing for the Americans could mean for the player and for Arsenal. They also go into Bukayo Saka's display for England this week and whether he can be called a world class player now before briefly discussing concerns and optimism regarding Arsenal's run-in. After that, Sash and Sham end by asking James his thoughts on listener questions involving transfers and player contract extensions.

This week in Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) begin by covering the Gunners' exit from the Europa League. Specifically, they talk about Takehiro Tomiyasu's likely season-ending injury, whether it matters that Arsenal are out of that competition, and how it seems the players feel. They then turn to Sunday's match against Crystal Palace, discussing the sacking of Patrick Vieira, Leandro Trossard's right to a starting spot, and Ben White's tremendous performance. Lastly, they take listener questions regarding the effect the international break might have, comparisons between this season and Leicester's title-winning season, and more.

This week in Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) break down the 3-0 away victory at Fulham. They discuss the performances of Leandro Trossard, Thomas Partey, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Martin Odegaard, and William Saliba. They then chat about the return of Gabriel Jesus, try not to make too many puns about it, and give their thoughts on how important his availability will be for the run-in. They then cover the 1-1 draw at Sporting on Thursday before taking listener questions about players on loan, the priority of the Europa League, our best front three in light of Trossard's contributions, and more.

This Week in Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) tackle the truly iconic match that was Arsenal's 3-2 win at the Emirates against Bournemouth. They discuss Bournemouth's goals, the performance and long-term position of Takehiro Tomiyasu, Gabriel Martinelli staking his claim to the center forward position, the importance of Granit Xhaka, Reiss Nelson's magical 97th-minute winner and what means for both him and the club, yet another officiating disasterclass, and much more, all while taking time to laugh at Manchester United too.

This week in Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal) and Sham (@Shamsdale) begin by discussing Arsenal's away victory at Leicester. Specifically, they talk about the home team's seeming refusal to attack, Arsenal's poor execution in the final third, Leandro Trossard's performance in the false nine role, and the impact of the club's January signings. In the middle of all that, they squeeze in their thoughts on the merit of VAR, what has gone wrong with it, and what should be done to fix it. They also touch on Bukayo Saka's impending contract extension. In the second half of the episode, they answer questions on Gabriel Jesus playing alongside Trossard, Emile Smith Rowe's absence, Chelsea's attempt at recreating a Mikel Arteta situation, and more.

This week in Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal) and Sham (@Shamsdale) sit down with an illustrious guest in Rohan (@RjArsenalBlog) to chat about the come-from-behind win at Aston Villa. The guys start by going over what went wrong in the first half of the match, performances that contributed to the poor start, and what changed in the second period. They then turn their attention to the displays from Jorginho and Eddie Nketiah, as well as a discussion on what to do about the left side of Arsenal's attack. To end the first part of the pod Sash, Sham, and Rohan chat about what the win means and look ahead to next weekend's trip to Leicester. Sham and Rohan then tackle listener questions on the Gunners' recent defensive record, what to do with Nketiah and Folarin Balogun, Rohan's feelings on Leicester, and more.

This week, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (now @Shamsdale) start by discussing Arsenal's defeat at the hands of Sean Dyche's rejuvenated Everton side at Goodison Park. They delve into how Dyche's game plan affected Arsenal, the performances of players such as Gabriel Martinelli and Ben White, Jorginho's debut, and the effectiveness of Mikel Arteta's substitutions. They then turned to Spurs' 1-0 victory against Manchester City courtesy of a record-breaking goal from Harry Kane, forever one of our own. After that, the guys briefly discuss the developing situation in which City face over 100 charges of breaking the Premier League's financial rules, and how that could impact City in both the short- and long-term. Finally, Sash and Sham answer listener questions on matters such as how Arsenal can deal with mid/low blocks for the remainder of the season and whether the players might be fatigued. Don't miss it!

Sash and Sham sit down and talk about Arsenal's 0-1 loss at Manchester City in the FA Cup. Specifically, they go over Rob Holding's ultimately somewhat successful struggle against Erling Haaland, Sambi Lokonga's performance and the circumstances that currently make him persona non grata among the Arsenal faithful, and how going out of the FA Cup in the manner they did can prove helpful for the Gunners moving forward. They then discuss Arsenal's and City's remaining fixtures and a seeming uphill battle for Pep Guardiola's men. After that comes a chat about the Moises Caicedo transfer saga, including Arsenal's bargaining position and the importance of signing a player in that position. After touching on how Folarin Balogun's great season at Reims could affect our striker room long-term, the guys answer listener questions before signing off. It's a cracking episode, you should check it out. P.S. - apologies for Sham's crackly audio!

In the inaugural episode of This Week in Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal) and Sham (@dopegooner) celebrate Arsenal's 3-2 win at home against United. They start by chatting about how great it feels to beat one of Arsenal's historic rivals. The guys then discuss Eddie Nketiah's massive performance, Bukayo Saka's "Salah moment", the bogus narrative around Mikel Arteta's touchline behavior, and other aspects and moments of the match. After the break, they take questions from listeners on Leandro Trossard's tactical impact, Arsenal's top three players of the season so far, Kieran Tierney's potential fate, and what to do with Takehiro Tomiyasu.