The Goonerverse Podcast

Episode

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  Declan Rice Close To New Deal! 07.10.2026 21mnt

  James reacts to the latest news that Declan Rice is close to signing a new deal with Arsenal, on the same day that Mikel Arteta's contract renewal is announced by Arsenal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Bukayo Saka Situation… 07.10.2026 25mnt

  For the first time in his Arsenal career, there are real doubts around Bukayo Saka. James sits down with George from TDK+ to work out what's actually going on: is the burst gone, is the finishing a problem, or is Saka quietly becoming a different type of player — and one Arsenal might need more? Follow George: X / Twitter: https://x.com/georgev_afc  TDK+:  @DiffKnockPlus   Timestamps: 00:00 The Saka doubts 01:58 Has the burst gone? 04:02 The one thing that's improved 07:53 The finishing problem 12:37 A different type of player? 13:45 The numbers nobody's talking about 18:55 Why he doesn't get the respect 23:08 Don't write him off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  What Does This All Mean For Arsenal? 05.10.2026 1j 11mnt

  To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan - go to https://nordvpn.com/goonerverse - our link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Man City’s fight against the Premier League rages on, and now we’ve got a bit of a clearer view of the path moving forward, James & Sheroy react to all the latest updates and what it all means for Arsenal’s season! CHAPTERS... 00:00 - Sorry We're Late... 06:36 - Konsa Injury! 10:54 - Sheroy Reacts To City Latets 29:00 - Do City Have A Defence? 35:47 - What It Means For Arsenal 48:00 - Comments & Superchats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Tzolis and Havertz are out. 02.10.2026 13mnt

  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
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  Shrodinger's Table. 01.10.2026 12mnt

  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
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  I LOVE This From Odegaard 28.09.2026 12mnt

  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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  Man City Respond… What’s Next? 27.09.2026 1j 26mnt

  To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan - go to https://nordvpn.com/goonerverse - our link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Man City Are Guilty. I'm Not Celebrating 25.09.2026 16mnt

  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
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  I'm Watching These Two For January... 25.09.2026 16mnt

  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
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  It's Not Working Out For Vini… 23.09.2026 15mnt

  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
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  This Won't Be Easy 20.09.2026 1j 8mnt

  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
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  Player Ratings: Brighton 3-0 Arsenal 😡 19.09.2026 35mnt

  Arsenal players, look away... the player ratings aren't going to be good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Brighton 3-0 Arsenal | Match Report 😩 19.09.2026 29mnt

  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
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  Arteta Just Gave Us BRILLIANT News! 18.09.2026 13mnt

  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
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  Gyokeres' Biggest Problem Isn't Form. 17.09.2026 23mnt

  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
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  Fleetwood Away In Round 4! 16.09.2026 12mnt

  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
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  Ipswich 2-4 Arsenal | Match Report 🧘 15.09.2026 14mnt

  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
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  Player Ratings: Ipswich 2-4 Arsenal 👏 15.09.2026 35mnt

  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
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  We Need To Fight These Narratives! 13.09.2026 1j 37mnt

  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
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  I Finally Understand Kai Havertz 08.09.2026 31mnt

  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