Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

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  Dowman masterclass as Arsenal dispatch Ipswich 16.09.2026 48min

  In this episode Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke look back at Arsenal's 4-2 win over Ipswich in the Carabao Cup.Hosts: Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Adrian ClarkeProducer: Ben WhitcombeGet in touch:Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Raya and Bruno star as Arsenal see off Sunderland 14.09.2026 46min

  In this episode, Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke discuss Arsenal's thrilling 2-0 win away at Sunderland.Hosts: Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Adrian ClarkeProducer: Ben WhitcombeGet in touch:Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Arsenal's perfect start continues in Europe 10.09.2026 40min

  In this episode, Ian Stone, Nnamdi Onyeagwara and Amy Lawrence discuss Arsenal's first champions league win of the season against Napoli and look ahead to Sunderland on Saturday!Hosts: Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Adrian ClarkeProducer: James ShawGet in touch:Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Is Odegaard the key to another Arsenal title? 07.09.2026 54min

  In this episode, Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke and Art de Roche discuss yesterday's win, as Arsenal triumphed over Chelsea in a thrilling 2-1 victory! Hosts: Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Adrian ClarkeProducer: James ShawGet in touch:Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Have Arsenal missed an opportunity this summer? 03.09.2026 46min

  In this episode, Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke and Art de Roche delve into the Arsenal summer transfer window and touch upon our upcoming match against Chelsea.Hosts: Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Adrian ClarkeProducer: James ShawGet in touch:Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Arsenal pass Emery test + deadline day latest 01.09.2026 48min

  In this episode, Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke, and Amy Lawrence discuss last nights emphatic Arsenal win over Aston Villa and all of the transfer latest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How much will Arsenal miss Martinelli? 27.08.2026 45min

  In this episode of Handbrake Off, Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, and James McNicholas dive into the recent developments surrounding the potential departure of Gabriel Martinelli to Al Hilal. The Champions League, and Arsenal's ongoing pursuit of new talent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Has title win set Arsenal free? 22.08.2026 48min

  Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to look back on Arsenal's convincing 3-0 win over Coventry and ask whether winning the title has given Mikel Arteta's side a new sense of freedom.Plus, there's plenty of transfer talk. What does Ezri Konsa bring to the squad and could Julian Alvarez become a realistic Arsenal target if Barcelona fail to land him?Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@HandbrakeOffGet in touch...Email: [email protected] by Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The ultimate Arsenal 26/27 season preview 20.08.2026 43min

  The new season is here!In today's episode, Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Art de Roche look ahead to Arsenal's season, discuss what lessons can be learned from last season and what could go right and wrong this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Is the old Martin Odegaard back? 17.08.2026 57min

  In today's episode Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to discuss Arsenal's 3-0 win over Man City in the Community Shield!02:10 Trophy mishaps07:21 Arsenal 3 - 0 City13:20 Magnificent MLS17:07 Odegaard back to his best 22:38 Terrific Tzolis, Raya and Calafiori33:18 Respects to Jimmy Rimmer40:44 Transfers and Berta48:30 Players returning to good vibes Produced by James Shaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Bruno's arrival and pre-season reflections 10.08.2026 45min

  On today's episode, Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Art De Roché to discuss Arsenal's latest signing Bruno Guimarães, as well as Vini Jr renewing with Madrid, possible transfer targets and Arsenal's pre-season thus far.Produced by James Shaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Pre-season starts and might Vini Jr still be on? 02.08.2026 49min

  The Arsenal have played their first pre-season game and the Handbrake team are here to debrief.Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke after Mikel Arteta’s side calmly dispatch Girona 4-1 in Catalonia. New boy Christos Tzolis was on the scoresheet. What did we make of his first performance in front of fans? And just how good is Max Dowman?There’s the latest on the Vinicius Junior situation PLUS Christian Norgaard is on his way to Everton. What might that mean for the potential arrival of Bruno Guimaraes?Produced by Xavi Bird Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Vinicius Jr: Everybody stay calm! 27.07.2026 41min

  A huge David Ornstein bombshell drops and the Handbrake team are here to discuss.Ian Stone is joined by Art de Roche and Adrian Clarke as it emerges that Arsenal are exploring a deal to sign Vinicius Jr from Real Madrid.Is it actually going to happen? How significant would it be in the history of the club if it actually did? And what does this all say about Arsenal's ambitions going into the new season? Should retaining the Premier League title be a must, or is it time to win the Champions League? Why not both?Plus the team get into whether John Stones would be a good short-term replacement for William Saliba, and the latest on what’s going on with Bruno Guimaraes.Produced by Xavi Bird. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Rogers OFF so how good is Christos Tzolis? 20.07.2026 44min

  The World Cup is done and there are THREE Arsenal players coming back to London Colney with a winners medal.But it’s mixed news on the transfer front for Ian Stone, Art de Roche and Adrian Clarke as Morgan Rogers verbally agrees to join Chelsea instead of the Gunners.The team discuss where this leaves Andrea Berta in the transfer market this window, as well as getting a Greek perspective from Harry Symeou on what Christos Tzolis might bring to the squad next season.Produced by Xavi Bird Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Will there be any Declan Rice left for Arsenal next season? 13.07.2026 38min

  It’s World Cup semi-final time and there are still eight Arsenal players at the tournament.Ian Stone is joined by Art de Roche and Nnamdi Onyeagwara to discuss what this all means for Arsenal’s pre-season plans. When will they be back and available? Do Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka need to sit down in a dark room for a couple of months?Elsewhere, Bruno Guimaraes has told Newcastle that he wants to join Arsenal. Will this mean the Gunners now come in with a formal bid?And Illan Meslier has become the club’s first new signing of the transfer window. Will he be a Number 2 or Number 3 choice goalkeeper? And what about Ona Batlle arriving at the women’s team?Produced by Xavi Bird. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Will Leandro Trossard go down as a cult hero? 06.07.2026 44min

  After three and a half seasons of clutch moments and goggle celebrations, Leandro Trossard looks like he’s on his way out of Arsenal.Ian Stone is joined by Art de Roche as the Gunners agree a £17.1m deal to sell the Belgian international to Besiktas.We ask how he’ll be remembered after playing a huge part in helping the team secure their first league title in 22 years.There’s bad news on the Jeremy Monga front, with Manchester City set to sign him from Leicester ahead of Arsenal.But a big name IS through the door at the Women’s team. Lioness star Georgia Stanway has joined from Bayern Munich. The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur tells us just what she could bring to Renee Slegers’ side next season.Produced by Xavi Bird Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Arsenal make offer for Bruno Guimaraes 30.06.2026 33min

  Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta’s quest to raise the ceiling begins in central midfield.Ian Stone is joined by Adrian Clarke and Art de Roche as Newcastle reject Arsenal’s verbal offer for central midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.It’s believed to be under £60m, well under Newcastle’s valuation. Will the Gunners come in for round two? And what kind of qualities does this mean they're looking for in that position of the pitch?There’s also World Cup chat with Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka continuing to be injury doubts for England. And the team discuss who the next Academy Manager might be, after the club hold talks with Strasbourg’s Pascal De Maesschalck.Produced by Xavi Bird Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How do Arsenal tackle World Cup burn out? 22.06.2026 41min

  Arsenal haven’t played for nearly a month and yet injuries are still the main concern for the Handbrake Off team.Ian Stone is joined by Adrian Clarke and Nnamdi Onyeagwara as all of Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, William Saliba and Martin Odegaard struggle with injury problems over the World Cup.Is this sort of thing inevitable with the number of games players are expected to play nowadays? How much of a challenge might it cause Mikel Arteta going into next season?The team also discuss the fixture schedule for the new campaign and “Up Your Arsenal” is back, with a special message from Brian in Perth, Australia.Produced by Xavi Bird. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Transfer talk - How can Arsenal raise the ceiling? 17.06.2026 44min

  We may be in the middle of World Cup mania, but there’s plenty of Arsenal transfer chat to discuss with the Handbrake team.Ian Stone is joined by Adrian Clarke and Art de Roche to talk about who we might like Mikel Arteta to bring in over the summer.Club Brugge’s Christos Tzolis is the big story over the last week, but is he good enough to properly shift the dial at left-wing? Might Morgan Rogers be the answer there? Or will it be Bradley Barcola?There’s also more Kroupi and Alvarez chat as the team discuss who they’d like to see leading the line for the Gunners next campaign. And what about central midfield? Ayyoub Bouaddi looks good!Produced by Xavi Bird Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Arsenal at the World Cup + what's happening with Jeremy Monga? 08.06.2026 47min

  It’s a World Cup special for the Handbrake Off team, with both Adrian Clarke and Art de Roche joining Stoney to talk about 16 Gunners players off to the Finals this summer.Four Arsenal players will be representing England at a World Cup for the first time since 2002. What might we expect from the Three Lions? Could William Saliba come back with a winner’s medal with France? And why is David Raya not going to play at all for Spain?All this, plus chat about those who aren’t going. And is Jeremy Monga about to join from Leicester?We'd like to hear your thoughts on the podcast, please find the listener poll here: https://forms.gle/cShwS3WaXaMZ2URi9Produced by Xavi Bird Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.