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  ARSENAL MONSTER 12 MAN SUNDERLAND! 12.09.2026 33min

  OH WHAT A GLORIOUS TIME TO BE AN ARSENAL FAN! The boys go ALL IN on a mega Arsenal performance for the ages! They tackle hot topics like: 🔥 The DISGUSTINGLY good Bruno cameo⚡ Bukayo back on that output drive🧤 Sensational David Raya!😬 Granit legacy tarring🟥 A ref out of control - and a manager who was having none of it! is This a 30-minute sample of our On The Whistle Podcasts. If you want the whole show, live, without adverts, check the links below. https://www.patreon.com/TheArsenalOpinion/posts/arsenal-monster-169370791?pr=true https://www.le-grove.co.uk/p/arsenal-monster-sunderland-in-epic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  THE ODEGAARD RENAISSANCE, WHY ARTETA CAN'T DROP MYLES & THE FIXTURE CONGESTION WARNING BEFORE NAPOLI 08.09.2026 46min

  Jacob Hawley is joined by Matt Kandela for the Tuesday debrief, dissecting a brilliant win over Chelsea and the Odegaard renaissance nobody saw coming. The Hottest Takes zero in on fixture congestion, with a warning that Arsenal can't afford to run their front four into the ground before Napoli. 🔥 Hottest Takes: the balancing act between minutes management and keeping the good stuff flowing 👑 Martin Odegaard's remarkable turnaround dissected, and whether it was fitness all along ⚡ Kai Havertz and the case for why he's the perfect Arteta striker, not a "pure goal scorer" 🛡️ Esri Konsa's home debut breakdown, plus the Sol Campbell tackle stamp of approval 🎯 Myles Lewis-Skelly's midfield takeover, and why Arteta can't drop him even if he wanted to 🇮🇹 Napoli team news and predictions, with the Champions League opener up next To become a member and get this content ad free, plus bonus content, sign up to Patreon.com/thearsenalopinion or access the work via Le-Grove.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  CHELSEA HUMBLED BY BEAUTIFUL ARSENAL! 06.09.2026 33min

  Come on, that's what we LOVE to see! Arsenal put down a powerful performance against title aspirants, Chelsea. Here's what the boys talked about: ⚽ Sexy football is back 👑 Odegaard PURRS like it was 2023 🔥 King Kai SILENCES doubters 🥶 Cold Palmer flops... as usual 🇬🇷 Tzolis... he's actually good! Catch the full pod on Patreon.com/thearsenalopinion or Le-Grove.co.uk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  ARTETA'S HIDDEN CHELSEA DIG, TIMBER'S RETURN & "WE'VE GOT THE BETTER FRONT THREE" 05.09.2026 32min

  *UPDATED WITH NEW AUDIO* Johnny is joined by Matt Kandela, back from his summer break and sporting a self-bought predictions belt, for a bumper preview of Sunday's Chelsea clash. The Hottest Takes come in strong, with Matt making the case that Arsenal's front three is still better than the "JP Morgan" trio everyone's been hyping up. 🔥 Hottest Takes: Arsenal's front three vs Chelsea's, and why the hype might be premature 😡 A furious verdict on how the club handled the Myles Lewis-Skelly rumours and Martinelli's exit 🇩🇪 Ethan Nwaneri's Dortmund loan dissected, and the Champions League reunion that could await 🎙️ Arteta's spiky press conference picked apart, including his pointed World Cup dig at Chelsea's front three 🦵 Timber's injury return, Ben White's form, and why the defence is deeper than people think 🔮 Predictions locked in for Sunday, with one host backing a big win and the other a nervy draw If you want the FULL episode, advert-free, plus the bonus content we put out, get yourself a membership at Patreon.com/thearsenalopinion, Le-Grove.co.uk, or Apple Members Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  GOOD, BAD, AND THE UGLY | ARSENAL TRANSFER WINDOW DEBRIEF 04.09.2026 1t 2min

  Pedro and Jacob pick through the wreckage of a mixed transfer window, from a bittersweet Martinelli farewell to whether Arsenal missed the boat on genuine attacking upgrades. The Hottest Takes get properly spicy, with Jacob making the case Arsenal should have sold Gyokeres and kept Martinelli instead. 🔥 Hottest Takes: sell Jokeres, keep Martinelli, and why Arsenal misjudged their own forward line 💰 The Bruno Guimarães verdict, Esri Konsa praise, and why the window still earns a solid rating 🚫 Arsenal's failure to land a genuine "circuit breaker" winger picked apart in detail 🌍 Martinelli's Al-Hilal move dissected, the tax-free logic, and why the transfer market inflated overnight 🏟️ A full round-up of the rest of the Premier League's transfer business, Spurs to Liverpool ⚠️ Why Arsenal fans might be underestimating the competition heading into the Chelsea clash To become a member and get this content ad free, plus bonus content, sign up to Patreon.com/thearsenalopinion or access the work via Le-Grove.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  SUBLIME SAKA TAKES ARSENAL TO MASSIVE VILLA PARK WIN! 01.09.2026 34min

  Pedro, Johnny and Jacob dissect a hard-fought 1-0 win at Villa Park, with a superb Saka display and Calafiori's growing influence on the left as the headline acts. The Hottest Takes cover Viktor Gyokeres mysterious disappearance from the bench and whether the transfer window has left Arteta short of what he actually wanted. 🔥 Hottest Takes: Gyokeres left rotting on the bench again, and what it says about Arteta's plans up front🛡️ Arsenal's superstar defence dissected, zero shots on target conceded and why the club can win ugly🌟 Bukayo Saka's fabulous display and new haircut, plus the case he's ready for a career-best season🦵 Calafiori's timing and telepathy praised, and the plea to protect Arsenal's "fragile, precious unicorn"🎯 Bruno Guimarães and Mikel Merino's cameo impact, and why direct football unlocks the forwards🆕 Esri Konsa's Villa Park homecoming and why he might be the ball-playing centre-back the defence needed If you want the full episode, sign up and become a member for free: https://www.patreon.com/TheArsenalOpinion/posts/aston-villa-on-168243835 https://www.le-grove.co.uk/publish/posts/detail/213580224?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aston-villa-a-on-the-whistle-calafiori-king/id498781996?i=1000787066710 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  HOW ARSENAL WON THE PREMIER LEAGUE | THE BIG INTERVIEW 28.08.2026 44min

  Pedro sits down with Daily Mail Arsenal correspondent Issan Khan to talk through his new book, “22 Years: The Inside Story of Arsenal’s Title-Winning Season,” with a foreword by Jens Lehmann. Issan was named Sports Journalist of the Year at the 2023 Press Awards and Young Sports Journalist of the Year by the Sports Journalists’ Association, and was nominated for Football Journalist of the Year in 2024, so it’s a proper deep dive into life inside the press room, the power dynamics behind Arteta’s rise to full manager status, and the small moments that shaped a historic campaign. 🔥 Hottest Takes: Julian Alvarez, Arteta’s press conference frustration, and what it means for the window📓 Behind the scenes on writing the book, from empty publisher interest to a title-sealing sprint🎙️ Life in the Arsenal press room, Arteta’s attention to detail, and the seating incident that says it all🧠 The April reset explained, from “I’m on fire” to the barbecue that calmed the whole squad down👔 Andrea Berta’s low-key style, his banking background, and the red tie superstition❤️ Arsenal’s community work and the human side of a title-winning season Grab a copy of “22 Years” here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1837360863 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  JULIAN ALVAREZ HOPIUM | THERAPY SESSION 27.08.2026 1t 2min

  Pedro and Jacob Hawley get into the chaos of the transfer market with five days left in the window, from the wild fees flying around the Premier League to where Arsenal's own business actually stands. The Hottest Takes flip on Julian Alvarez, and a proper data dive builds the case for why he could be a genuine difference-maker. 🔥 Hottest Takes: the case for Alvarez builds, with data comparing him to Gyokeres, Vinicius Jr and Europe's elite 💸 The Premier League's transfer madness dissected, from Man City's spending to the Morgan Rogers fee mess 🛑 The Atletico Madrid statement blocking a move to Barcelona, and what it means for Arsenal's chances 🚪 The Martinelli treatment debated from both sides, and why Arsenal still can't sell well 👔 Andrea Berta's transfer strategy questioned, and whether the sporting director gets too much credit ⚖️ Zubimendi to Chelsea weighed up, and whether cashing in funds a left-wing move Get this advert free by picking up a membership at Patreon.com/thearsenalopinion or Le-Grove.co.uk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  DOORS CLOSE ON ELITE FOWARDS AS MARTINELLI EXITS 26.08.2026 33min

  This episode gives everyone 30 minutes of free content. The full hour, with everything below, is for members only. Pedro and Jacob Hawley break down the season's opening week, from why the vibes feel different this year to the Martinelli saga and Arsenal's messy search for a left-side answer. The Hottest Takes lead with a proper Ben White appreciation session and end up circling one big question: is Julian Alvarez actually the striker signing Arsenal need. 🔥 Hottest Takes: Ben White's return and why the right-side triangle is clicking again 🚪 The Martinelli exit dissected, the fee, the treatment, and the fan hypocrisy ⚡ Njai, Barcola, Yildiz and the increasingly thin left-wing shortlist 🇦🇷 Julian Alvarez vs Kai Havertz, data and all, and whether £120m makes sense 🎯 The case for a Jokeres-Barcelona loan deal and bringing in Rashford 🆚 Aston Villa preview, a favourite bogey ground at the perfect time Get full access to this episode and everything else on Patreon.com/thearsenalopinion, via Apple Podcasts, or over on Le-Grove.co.uk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  THE BIG INTERVIEW | TIM PAYTON, THE AST 25.08.2026 59min

  Early access for members. Pedro is joined by Tim Payton of the Arsenal Supporters' Trust for the annual sit-down on all things finance, boardroom power and where the club goes from here. It's a proper deep dive into what winning the Premier League actually costs, and why that isn't stopping the losses. 🔥 Hottest Takes: why Champions League matters more than the league to Arteta and Odegaard 💰 Arsenal's finances laid bare, the wage bill, the losses, and why sales matter more than spending 🏟️ Safe standing, ticket prices and the fight for affordable access at the Emirates 🏗️ What's really being planned for the Emirates and why a bigger stadium isn't simple 👑 Mikel Arteta's growing power and the question of who actually checks him ✍️ The Vinicius Jr deal dissected, and why it never really added up If you'd like to get this advert free, sign up at Le-Grove.co.uk or go to Patreon.com/TheArsenalOpinion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  SUBLIME ARSENAL GIVE COVENTRY A PREMIER LEAGUE SPANKING! 22.08.2026 32min

  This is the first On The Whistle of the season and this is the first 30 minutes to give you a taste of membership! We discussed: ⚡ Myles Lewis-Starter 👑 King Kai the Nine 🇬🇷 Tzolis | Greek god confirmation 🔥 The left side looking GREAT ✨ The whole team looking FRESH Full podcast can be found at patreon.com/thearsenalopinion, Le-Grove.co.uk, or in the Apple Members podcast section. https://www.patreon.com/TheArsenalOpinion/posts/coventry-h-on-167336447 https://www.le-grove.co.uk/p/coventry-h-on-the-whistle-audio-members Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  THE BIG PREDICTIONS PODCAST | 2026-27 SEASON 19.08.2026 1t 5min

  Johnny leads Pedro and Jacob Hawley through the pod's most legendary annual tradition, laying down their Premier League predictions before a ball's even kicked, with Matt Kandela phoning in his picks from abroad. The sharpest Hive Mind in Arsenal podcasting goes head to head with the hosts, locking in their own calls for a shot at bragging rights over the season. 🔮 Season predictions locked in, no takebacks 😅 Old predictions get dragged back up and mercilessly roasted 📊 Gradient spreadsheets and late-night AI number crunching enter the chat 🏆 The race to end back-to-back last place finishes 🎙️ Hosts vs Hive Mind, bold calls and bigger egos on the line To become a member and get this content ad free, plus bonus content, sign up to Patreon.com/thearsenalopinion or access the work via Le-Grove.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  BARCOLA OR ALVAREZ? 18.08.2026 1t 3min

  Johnny is joined by Jacob Hawley for a Tuesday therapy session off the back of Community Shield glory, digging into the messy end of the transfer window and Arsenal's uncomfortable approach to shifting Ethan Nwaneri and Gabriel Martinelli. The Hottest Takes cover the club's selling strategy and a David Raya appreciation post that's hard to argue with. 🏆 Community Shield reflections and why Havertz, Saka and Odegaard together changes everything 🔥 Hottest Takes: the discomfort with how Arsenal are pushing Martinelli and Nwaneri out🧤 David Raya named the best keeper in the world, and the case is made in detail⚽ Julian Alvarez and Bradley Barcola rumours weighed up, with reservations on both 💰 The business logic behind cashing in on academy graduates explained🛡️ Why Myles Lewis-Skelly exit talk has gone quiet, and why it should never have started To become a member and get this content ad free, plus bonus content, sign up to Patreon.com/thearsenalopinion or access the work via Le-Grove.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  ARSENAL BEAST MAN CITY! 17.08.2026 1t 7min

  Come on... what a start to the season! First trophy, some big performances, and plenty to get excited about. We discuss: Dominant Myles! Tzolis the GREAT Bruno debut City wobbles - can they recover? This was the start we all dreamed of... now for the league! For this content early and advert-free, go to Patreon.com/thearsenalopinion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  QUANSAH: QUITE GOOD ACTUALLY 14.08.2026 1t 3min

  Pedro is joined by Johnny Cochrane and Jacob Hawley for a Friday special ahead of the Community Shield, with two and a half weeks left in the window and plenty of frustration to get through. The Hottest Takes bring a big swing back on Ethan Nwaneri, plus a proper debate on where Arsenal's transfer business actually stands. 🔥 Hottest Takes: Johnny's back on the Ethan Nwaneri train 🎯 Odegaard's finishing under the microscope, and why the fanbase is split on him 🇹🇷 Victor Osimhen data deep dive, and whether he's Jokeres 2.0 🛡️ Jarell Quansah emerges as a surprise defensive target 💰 Savinho's £75m Spurs move sparks outrage over Martinelli's valuation 🏆 Community Shield predictions and why City's rebuild has Arsenal cautiously confident Ad free episode and more Arsenal chat over on Patreon.com/thearsenalopinion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY OUT? WHAT IS ARTETA THINKING! 13.08.2026 30min

  Pedro is joined by Matt Kandela for a quickfire pre-season pod before Sunday's opener against Manchester City. The Hottest Takes come thick and fast this week, covering the Hale End dilemma, the fresh faces turning heads in preseason, and why the squad still isn't the finished article heading into the window's final stretch. 🔥 Hottest Takes: the Myles Lewis-Skelly transfer saga divides the room 💰 Digging into Arsenal's contract strategy and why players aren't getting poached ⚡ Marley Salmon and Julien impress in preseason, plus the Saliba succession plan talk 🎯 Odegaard's form, Bruno's debut, and the "eyes test" for judging world class 🔄 The Alvarez-Jokeres swap rumour and Arsenal's struggles shifting players 📅 A look ahead to City and the Community Shield Full ad free episode and more Arsenal chat over on Patreon.com/thearsenalopinion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  CHELSEA STALK ZUBI - HERE'S WHAT WE SHOULD ASK FOR! 11.08.2026 31min

  Pete is joined by Matt Kandela for the full preseason debrief. Two defeats on the bounce, an escalating Zubimendi exit saga, and a Timber injury scare all land in the same episode, and Pete's ITK instincts are working overtime before Community Shield weekend. 🔥 Hottest of Takes: Pete makes the case for why Arsenal's attack looks strangely toothless right now, and why there might only be one name left who can fix it 😬 Zubimendi's Exit: Chelsea and Javi Alonso circling, the London Stadium moment Arteta hasn't forgiven, and the João Pedro fantasy swap deal Pete can't let go of 🥅 Dortmund Despair: back to back preseason losses, Saliba and Timber both missing, and whether the defensive wobbles are actually a genuine cause for concern 🏆 Community Shield Litmus Test: why Pete wants Ethan Nwaneri, Max Dowman and Myles Lewis-Skelly properly tested against City, not just a preseason trophy 🏥 Timber Setback & Marli Salmon: the minor surgery timeline, the Halloween deadline for Liverpool, and the 16 year old defender making a real case for right back cover Part one is free. Part two, including a full Yıldız scout report and slide deck, is Patreon members only at patreon.com/thearsenalopinion. Ad free, Discord access, all of it. Johnny and Jacob back tomorrow. 🔴 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  ARSENAL CLOSE IN ON KONSA DEAL! 08.08.2026 35min

  Pete and Johnny. Johnny's been to the British seaside. Pete's been to the gym. Vinicius is staying at Madrid. Arsenal are signing Ezri Konsa. Life goes on. Here's what's inside: 🔥 Hottest of Takes — Johnny makes the case that the Vinicius saga was never really about Vinicius — it was about the Martinelli question we've been avoiding all summer. Pete's take reframes the entire window: the system is still the star, and a tweet from a fan account called Josephine of Arsenal might actually be the most rational thing said about this whole saga 😅 Moving On From Vinicius — a tweet doing the rounds makes the case that Madrid panicking and keeping Vinicius has cost them Rodri, handed City a weakness, and set a wage precedent that will haunt their dressing room. Pete and Johnny take the copium and run 🛡️ Ezri Konsa — Not Bowled Over, But Fine — Pete admits he's not jumping up and down. Johnny makes the Xhaka under Emery comparison and makes a genuinely compelling case for why Arteta might make a man out of him. Both agree: if he does well, this podcast gets deleted 💸 Last Summer's Signings — The Honest Verdict — were Gyökeres, Eze and Madüeke successes? Johnny says the system raised the floor when fans thought it was raising the ceiling. Pete defends every purchase. Eze's Bergkamp goal at Newcastle alone changed the title race 📺 FPL Picks — Members Only — Johnny is pretty good at FPL. He's putting his picks out. You're not getting them unless you're on Patreon (link below) Subscribe at patreon.com/theArsenalOpinion for ad-free episodes and support the show. And for the best Arsenal writing on the internet, sign up to the newsletter at le-grove.co.uk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  VINI JNR DEA IS DEAD DEAL 💀💀💀 | REACTION PODCAST!!! 06.08.2026 45min

  The Arsenal Opinion | Thursday Therapy — Vini's Gone, Bruno's Here, What Happens Now Pete and Johnny. It's Thursday. The Vinicius deal is dead. Pete needs a wellness check on Johnny. And there is a lot to get through. Here's what's inside: 🔥 Hottest of Takes — Johnny delivers a nuanced defence of Arsenal's pursuit: Vinicius wasn't choosing another club over Arsenal, he was choosing to stay put. That's a completely different thing. Pete's take is the hotter one — Arsenal might have dodged a bullet. The Özil parallels. The pressing demands. The cuckold behaviour. Pete is processing 😤 Vinicius — The Full Debrief — what actually happened, what it says about Arsenal as a global force, and why the fact that Florentino Pérez panicked and wrote a new contract says more than anything else about where this club now sits. Johnny invokes Apple vs Samsung. Pete invokes Anelka to Madrid in 1999 🎵 Bruno Guimaraes — Give Him His Flowers — he deserves more airtime than he's been getting this week. Pete and Johnny go through what he offers, what the midfield combinations now look like, and why Zubimendi's future suddenly looks more complicated 🔮 Could Zubimendi Go To Madrid? — an unexpected twist. Rodri's gone. Madrid have space. And there are whispers. Johnny has a very specific and quite brilliant strategy for how Arsenal should handle any approach 🌟 Who Plugs The Vini Gap? — Barcola is back in the frame, and Pete makes the case for why both clubs flirting with other targets means there's common ground to find. Kvarascalia is also discussed. The window is not closed 📅 What Happens Now? — 17 days to the season. One more winger needed. A squad clogged with players who need to move. Pete and Johnny map out what the rest of August looks like and why they're still excited Subscribe at patreon.com/theArsenalOpinion for ad-free episodes and support the show. And for the best Arsenal writing on the internet, sign up to the newsletter at le-grove.co.uk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  BRUNO MADNESS COMPLETE! 05.08.2026 1t 2min

  Pete and Johnny. Bruno Guimaraes is nearly done. Johnny's in his yellow Arsenal shirt. Chelsea have signed Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck. The contrast could not be more beautiful. Here's what's inside: 🔥 Hottest of Takes — Johnny has changed his mind on Ethan Nwaneri after watching the Girona game and he's brave enough to say so out loud. Pete's take is about an academy kid who glided onto the pitch in the second half like a tall ghost from the mid-2000s — and nobody was talking about him 💸 Bruno Guimaraes — Nearly Done — Ornstein says it's happening. Personal terms agreed. Pete calls it the best midfield signing Arsenal could possibly have made in the world right now. Johnny explains the midfield combinations that now open up and why this is the only kind of player you can sign when you've just won the Premier League 😂 Chelsea's Summer In One Sentence — Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck. Pete and Johnny spend a glorious few minutes on what it says about where Chelsea actually are, why the Liverpool model is collapsing faster than anyone expected, and why being a beautiful butterfly is so much better than being a hungry caterpillar 😬 The Zero Exits Problem — no bids for Gyökeres, Kai, Odegaard or Martinelli. Ethan going for what would be Rob Holding money. Pete is baffled and slightly furious. Johnny has a theory about why Arsenal players aren't attracting the fees they deserve 🌟 Ife Ibrahim — The Academy Kid Nobody Saw Coming — Pete watched the Girona game and couldn't stop looking at a defensive midfielder who was gliding past senior defenders. Tall, rangy, Yaya Toure comparisons already flying. Johnny urges caution. Pete urges people to watch the highlights immediately ⚽ FPL Is Back — join the AOP fantasy league. Code: id76do. Johnny did videos when he was winning. He stopped. No further questions Subscribe at patreon.com/theArsenalOpinion for ad-free episodes and support the show. And for the best Arsenal writing on the internet, sign up to the newsletter at le-grove.co.uk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices