The Arsenal Beat

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  The Big Grapple 14.09.2026 30min

  A judo bout, a stunning strike and another win for the Premier League champions.Arsenal eventually left Sunderland with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night, despite Mikel Arteta fuming over a judo throw that could have cost his side.David Raya shone in goal, Bruno Guimaraes made a memorable return to the north-east and Bukayo Saka was on target once more.Emily is joined by Nick Callow from Hayters TV and debutant Tom Canton from the Mirror and football.london.They discuss the key talking points from the Stadium of Light, the Carabao Cup trip to Ipswich and plenty in between.Please remember to rate and review The Arsenal Beat and subscribe via your preferred podcast platform.Sign up to The Arsenal Beat newsletter: https://thearsenalbeat.substack.com/subscribe
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  The Kai's the Limit 07.09.2026 26min

  Arsenal conceded for the first time this season but bounced back to beat Chelsea and continue their perfect start to their Premier League title defence.Emily is joined by Simon Collings from The Sun and The Guardian's Ed Aarons to look back on the 2-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium.In a week full of football acronyms, Arsenal once again put on a S.H.O.W. (Saka, Havertz, Odegaard, White)*.Having missed out on a striker in the summer transfer window, the panel discuss if Kai Havertz can be the man to fire Arsenal to the title once again, how Ezri Konsa fared on his full debut and Martin Odegaard's fine start to the campaign.The Champions League gets under way this week and the trio look ahead to a trip to Napoli, while Simon's dog Lily also gets her first surprise Arsenal Beat outing.Please remember to rate and review The Arsenal Beat and subscribe via your preferred podcast platform.Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @thearsenalbeatSign up for our weekly Arsenal Beat newsletter: https://thearsenalbeat.substack.com/subscribe*sorry
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  Window Framing 03.09.2026 32min

  The transfer window has closed, Mikel Arteta goes into Sunday's London derby against Chelsea knowing the players he has to work with until January.But should Arsenal fans be pleased with the summer business? Emily is once again joined by ESPN's James Olley and Matt Verri of The Standard to talk about the incomings, the near-misses and the different approach in transfers to Sunday's opponents.What will Chelsea bring to the Emirates Stadium? Is this Arsenal's first big test of their Premier League title defence? All those questions, and plenty more beside, are answered this week on The Arsenal Beat.Please remember to rate and review The Arsenal Beat and subscribe via your preferred podcast platform.Sign up for the weekly Arsenal Beat newsletter: https://thearsenalbeat.substack.com/subscribeJoin our WSL Fantasy league ahead of the new season: https://wslfootball.com/fantasy/leagues/3TRX6X22/QXJzZW5hbCBCZWF0IDI2LzI3
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  Eze Listening 01.09.2026 40min

  A different kind of victory for Arsenal as they left Aston Villa with a hard-fought 1-0 win, courtesy of another Bukayo Saka goal.Emily is joined by Arsenal and WSL world feed commentator Max Jones and Art de Roche of The Athletic to pore over the performance at Villa Park.Why did Christos Tzolis struggle? How good was Eberechi Eze? Will anyone ever score against Arsenal's defence and can Mikel Arteta keep his collection of world class midfielders happy?We then switch gears and look ahead to Arsenal's upcoming Women'S Super League campaign as Renee Slegers' side go in search of a first domestic title in seven years - who are their main rivals, what transfer business have they done and who could be the standout stars?Please remember to rate and review The Arsenal Beat and subscribe via your preferred podcast platform.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thearsenal beat.Sign up for our weekly Arsenal Beat newsletter: https://thearsenalbeat.substack.com/subscribeJoin our WSL Fantasy Football league: https://www.wslfootball.com/fantasy/leagues/3TRX6X22/QXJzZW5hbCBCZWF0IDI2LzI3
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  Full Flow 27.08.2026 31min

  Arsenal don't play until Monday night but that doesn't stop The Arsenal Beat from bringing you your weekly dose of Thursday preview podcast action.Ahead of the trip to face Aston Villa, Emily is joined by The Standard's Matt Verri and Nick Callow from Hayters TV.The panel discuss the differing starts to the Premier League season for The Gunners and Unai Emery's Villa, whether new signing Ezri Konsa could feature against his former club, press box punch-ups and Martin Odegaard's word of the day.Please remember to rate and review The Arsenal Beat and subscribe via your preferred podcast platform.You can also subscribe to our weekly Arsenal Beat newsletter: https://thearsenalbeat.substack.com/subscribeFollow us on social media @thearsenalbeat
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  The Coventry Conference 24.08.2026 37min

  Arsenal's Premier League title defence started in style with an entertaining 3-0 win over newly-promoted Coventry on Friday night.But is it a title 'defence'? Not if manager Mikel Arteta has anything to do with it..!Emily is joined by The Telegraph's Sam Dean and Art de Roche from The Athletic to talk about Arsenal as the entertainers, a great start for new signing Christos Tzolis, the latest recruit Eze Konsa and Gabriel Martinelli's Arsenal legacy.Remember to rate and review the Arsenal Beat and subscribe via your preferred podcast platform.Follow us on social media @thearsenal beat.Sign up to the Arsenal Beat newsletter here: https://thearsenalbeat.substack.com/subscribe
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  To the Viktor Go the Spoils 20.08.2026 24min

  Arsenal have silverware in the trophy cabinet before the defence of their Premier League title has even begun.Emily is joined by Simon Collings of The Sun & BBC Sport's Alex Howell to preview Friday night's opening league fixture.The panel discuss the convincing 3-0 Community Shield win over Manchester City in Cardiff, the timely return to form of captain Martin Odegaard and the pressure on Viktor Gyokeres as the striker prepares for his second season at the Emirates Stadium.Gyokeres' former club Coventry are the visitors on Friday night, and this is the perfect preparation for the start of Arsenal's Premier League campaign, this is The Arsenal Beat.Join The Arsenal Beat FPL league using code: ynowgtPlease remember to rate and review The Arsenal Beat and subscribe via your preferred podcast platform.Follow us on social media @thearsenalbeat
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  Heavyweight Champions 13.08.2026 33min

  The Arsenal Beat kicks off with two of the most respected voices in football journalism: Henry Winter and James Olley.They join us to talk all things Arsenal — from the big decisions shaping the club right now to the expectations, pressure and personalities around Mikel Arteta’s side. Insight, opinion and proper football conversation. Plus, which Arsenal player won a wrestling match at the World Cup?Last year was about becoming Champions, this year is about staying Champions. Welcome to The Arsenal Beat.