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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/itsanarsenalthing/subscribe It's an Arsenal thing podcast delivers analysis, opinion, debate and a dash of humour, all of which is from the love of Arsenal football club. Tom said ' My association with AFC has outlasted the majority of my relationships, it's seen me go from boy to man and survive many a fashion faux pas' Tom, Dave, Jay, Isaiah and Mitch put together a show like no other in a World brimming with Arsenal podcasts that includes the odd musical interlude, guest appearance and media clips. there's also a YouTube version that includes conversation from the gun room sessions.

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/itsanarsenalthing/subscribe It's an Arsenal thing podcast delivers analysis, opinion, debate and a dash of humour, all of which is from the love of Arsenal football club. Tom said ' My association with AFC has outlasted the majority of my relationships, it's seen me go from boy to man and survive many a fashion faux pas' Tom, Dave, Jay, Isaiah and Mitch put together a show like no other in a World brimming with Arsenal podcasts that includes the odd musical interlude, guest appearance and media clips. there's also a YouTube version that includes conversation from the gun room sessions.

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English


Episodes
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Episode 90 - The double standard of Eddie Howls

5/11/2023
We feature the narrow win in the WSL for the girls against a plucky Leicester, the gritty win against a salty and aggressive Newcastle aided by an incompetent ref, look at Jamie Redknapp's claim that Haarland is the first premier league superstar and discuss the Brighton game. We pick our player of the match against the Toon and split the vote.

Duration:01:27:02

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Episode 88 " Serves you right for leaving early "

4/28/2023
We cover the disappointing WSL defeat to Manchester United and the fabulous draw against Wolfsburg. We examine the captivating and unexpected draw against a relegation threatened Southampton and look ahead to the City game.

Duration:01:37:41

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Episode 87 " From a four course meal to an out of date pot noodle "

4/20/2023
We cover the bizarre encounter against a sleepy West Ham who capitulated for 20 minutes and handed us a 0-2 lead. They then put in a shift after a penalty decision and subsequently dominated the game. There was the Arsenal penalty, the penalty miss, the handballs and a jittery looking Arsenal who managed to hold on to a point. Where does this leave our title challenge ? Is it still all to play for ? The podkateer's bring calm and considered opinion to the proceedings. What did we make of the ignored mascot story ? Jay gives us a balanced view and reveals the class of the club. Jay, Lauren and Tom are on duty and there are some healthy discounts on the Manscaped performance package and Zenith coins excellent collectibles.

Duration:01:24:00

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Episode 86 "By the power of Ramsdale"

4/13/2023
We cover the Liverpool game at the hothouse of Anfield where we needed to show resilience, we discuss the Xhaka horror tackle, the penalty and subsequent miss. We ask is Virgil Van Dyke the player he once was, dissect the goals, the defensive errors and late substitutions. With us is Nick Collins (Sky Sports News) as our guest podkateer, we talk about what he's been up to recently and ask him about his brilliant reporting career.

Duration:01:24:43

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Episode 85 " One down, Nine to go"

4/6/2023
After the international break we pay tribute to David Rocastle. After Mesut Ozil's retirement we ask has he done enough to be considered an Arsenal legend or did he waste the best years of his career ? we cover the WSL games against Spurs and Manchester City and the return leg in the Champions league against Bayern. We also enjoy the 4-1 victory against Leeds that keeps us flying high at the top of the league with an eight point advantage. before we sign off we look at the intriguing and important game against an indifferent Liverpool at Anfield. Special guest Podkateer Glen Oglaza.

Duration:01:24:43

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Episode 84 " Vieira got sacked, Palace got Saka'd"

3/22/2023
we cover the dismissal of Vieira by Palace, feature the superb win over the manager less South Londoners, report on the defeat by Sporting in the Europa league. We look forward to the WSL clash with Spurs and ahead to the home tie in the Premier league against Leeds. Southgate has ignored Ben White, why ? Ten Hag mistakenly accused us of having fit players all season, we call him out and that drip Neville for his comments on the LFA.

Duration:01:24:58

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Episode 83 " Trossard takes the roof off the Cottage"

3/15/2023
We cover the exhilarating and emphatic 0-3 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage, report on the comfortable 4-0 win in the WSL over Reading at a windswept Meadow Park and look ahead to the games against Sporting and Palace.

Duration:01:22:24

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Episode 82 " Bournemouth fall to the Admirable Nelson"

3/11/2023
Its a bulging episode featuring the dramatic last minute win against Bournemouth with the cracker from Reiss Nelson, the fantastic Conti cup final win against the much fancied Chelsea. There's the comfortable win over Liverpool and the hard fought and fortunate draw at Sporting.

Duration:01:28:32

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Episode 80 " In off the head of the orange blob"

2/22/2023
We cover the disappointing loss at the Emirates to Manchester City and the 6 goal nail biter at Villa Park against Aston Villa. Tom, Jay, Lauren and AFTV's CJ are in the Gun Room to discuss all the talking points. We discuss goalkeepers showboating and time wasting and discover the Worlds most frightening goalkeeper, plus which two players scored a aht trick each for Arsenal back in 2003.

Duration:01:17:19

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Episode 79 " I forgot my lines "

2/17/2023
We cover the draw against Brentford at the Emirates, the double header against Manchester City in the Conti cup and WSL. Dave finds out what Brentford is famous for, there’s a list of Arsenal players that made the biggest profit. We reflect on the career of Gilberto Silva and name the premier league players with the worst goal return. Lauren and Tom are in the Gun Room to look at the VAR fiasco that should have cancelled out Ivan Toney's equaliser. We also discuss the upcoming City and our chances against the title holders. Plus you can use our exclusive 20% discount code when purchasing the Performance package 4.0 from Manscaped at manscaped.com.

Duration:01:08:55

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Episode 78 - "The mighty jaws of the gravel voiced Northern goblin"

2/8/2023
The mighty teeth of the gravel voiced Northern goblin In this Episode we look back at the defeat against Everton in the premier league. We also cover the draw in the WSL against West Ham. Was Jorginho as bad as some people think ? Is Ben White good enough as a right back ? We also discuss the investigation in to Manchester City’s 100 financial irregularities and ask what’s the likely outcome.

Duration:01:27:01

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Episode 77 " And then up pops Eddie"

1/25/2023
This joyous episode features the magnificent win at The Emirates against Manchester United. In the Gun Room Jay, Lauren and Tom the Gooner dissect the game and cover all the goals and talking points. Jay talks about the atmosphere at the Emirates and we talk tactics with Mikel’s diamond formation. We ask why is Martinelli not getting the service he deserves, we discuss Zinchenko’s outstanding performance and once again praise Eddie Nketiah. Plus we mull over De Gea’s theatrical outing in the United goal , a series an Email about socks and talk about Roy Keane’s moustache.

Duration:01:39:20

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Episode 76 ' Slim pickings for Conte's chickens' NORTH LONDON DERBY SPECIAL

1/18/2023
We bring you the excellent 0-2 away win at the toilet bowl and examine all the talking points. The bogus penalty, the Richarlison confrontations, the Lloris blunder, the Xhaka team talk and argument with Conte. We bring you Keown v Jordan clash and when Keown owned the repugnant Richard Keys. We cover the hard fought 1-1 draw in the WSL at the Emirates that saw nearly 48,000 take their seats. Chelsea came back into the contest with a last gasp leveller from Sam Kerr. We examine the dreadful penalty decision and look ahead to Brighton. Plus we talk transfers and offer our predictions for the Manure game.

Duration:01:28:15

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Episode 75 ' The angry Spaniard draws a blank '

1/5/2023
‘ The angry Spaniard draws a blank ‘ In this podcast we recap the football stories of the week. Connor features in a two part ‘Gunner get into it’ Part one covers the nervy dust up with the South Coast candy kings Brighton. In the second part Connor mulls over the feisty draw against a resurgent Newcastle under Eddie Howe. Tom, Lauren and Paul bring some much needed sanity and balanced opinion after a mystifying outcry from some sections of the Arsenal fanbase. We look at the goals, the technical performance, why Arsenal failed to score and ask was it really the disaster it was made out to be ? We look forward to the FA cup clash against Oxford in the club car park and predict the scoreline. We have an update on the WSL, look at the growing list of injuries and how that might hinder our season. We congratulate BBC football personality Beth Mead and look forward to the Chelsea clash at the Emirates. There’s some transfer rumours to examine, we name names. We reveal the most ridiculous awards for the man of the match. You’ll be surprised. And we cover the Arsenal players who were one cap wonders and pay our own tribute to Pele, the finest striker to ever pull on a pair of boots. #Arsenalkingsoflondon

Duration:01:31:07

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Episode 74 "Odegaard eats Rice for 90 minutes"

12/28/2022
Connor brings us his match report on the excellent 3-1 win against West Ham at the Emirates on Boxing Day. Tom and Paul discuss the West Ham game, examine Eddie Nketiah’s role as the stand in for Jesus. Is this the launch pad to prove his doubters wrong. We look at the goals, discuss our player of the match and look at the upcoming games for January and February. We look at Eddie Howes Newcastle and the threat the Geordies pose. Are the games against City and Newcastle crucial to our progress this season. We look ahead to the transfer window in the hope that the club has learned from their previous mistakes. #Arsenalpodcast#Artetasyoungguns#Odegaardmagic#northlondonisred

Duration:01:20:22

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Episode 70 - ' Hey don't look now but we're top of everything.'

10/26/2022
It's another jam-packed episode thanks to the manic fixture list but we drag you through with optimism and a smile. Connor and Lauren are busy in 'Gunner get into it ' with four match reports on PSV, SOUTHAMPTO, LYON AND LIVERPOOL. Tom., Jay and Lauren are in the Gun Room to pick their way through the talking points; - The return of Unai Emery, squad rotation and the need for more players in January.

Duration:01:38:57

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Episode 69 ' A hard watch for the mince pies'

10/20/2022
With a busy and unrelenting fixture list, this Episode is brimming with news and match reports plus additional sarcasm. We include the Bodo return leg in the middle of Nor - where (way) via 'Gunner get into it' with Connor, Lauren brings us up to speed with the WSL and tackles the Reading game in GGII part 2 and Connor returns to bring us the Leeds encounter. Tom, Jay and Lauren are in the gun room to discuss all three plus they talk about the Invincibles and the Balon D'or winners. There's a musical interlude and Dave and Tom uncover what each of our hosts could offer the humble traveling fan. There's a guest slot for playwright Alan Bennet and all the usual nonsense.

Duration:01:42:04

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Episode 68 ' Kop that '

10/13/2022
In a brimming pod we look back at the Bodo Glimt clash in the Europa league, We cover the outstanding display against Liverpool which took us back to the top of the Premier league in two excellent match reports from Connor. We look at all the incidents in the game and ask offside penalty ? handball ? there's a great gun room with the podkateers and discuss the WSL and discuss the recent accusations of abuse with Lauren and joining her is Paul Mc and Nick from The Arsenal Brothers podcast. Everything you want is here on a bulging pod.

Duration:01:27:04

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Episode 67 'It's not in row Z'

10/5/2022
It's a massively upbeat pod after the North London Derby result, Connor brings us his match report from a stunning victory at the Emirates, Lauren reports on the finely poised Champions League qualifier 2nd leg against Ajax. Tom, Jay , Lauren, Paul Mc and Nick from the Arsenal Brothers podcast replaces Ben to look at the key moments from the game and they look forward to the Liverpool game on Sunday. The Gun Room is an edited version of the YouTube version of the show. please like and follow the audio pod and subscribe to the YT version.

Duration:01:32:20

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Episode 66 ' Return of the Viv '

9/29/2022
On a brimming and special podcast Ex Arsenal legend, midfielder and author Paul Davis appears i the Gun Room with Tom and Paul Mc to talk about his playing days and his coaching role. The conversation includes how difficult his career was with injuries and the time he was kept out of the team due to his deteriorating relationship with George Graham. We talk about his iconic rise, his debut and the impact of being Arsenal's first homegrown black player. Lauren brings us the intriguing encounter in the North London Derby which saw the return of an all guns blazing Viv Miedema in a comprehensive win in front of a record-breaking WSL crowd. Connor brings us a player profile on Abou Diaby and what might have been. Tom, Jay, Lauren and Nick (The Arsenal Brothers podcast) recall their favourite moments and matches from previous NLD'S and reveal their personal heroes and villains.

Duration:01:49:38