This Week in Arsenal

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) welcome illustrious guest Dharnish Iqbal (@dharnishiqbal) to the pod. The three first discuss Manchester United, getting a Red Devil’s perspective on the clubs poor season under Erik ten Hag, the direction United could be heading in under INEOS and their new appointments, and rumors of Gareth Southgate being lined up as the next manager. Sash, Sham, and Dharnish then turn their attention to Arsenal’s trip to Old Trafford at the weekend, giving their thoughts on what to expect as well as the state of the title race and the competitiveness of the Premier League. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com.

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) get together to discuss a variety of topics, beginning with the Gunners' comfortable-and-then-nervy win at Spurs to stay top of the Premier League table. After giving their thoughts on the match as a whole and whether fans should be concerned by the second half, the duo zero in on the "controversy" surrounding Ben White's pulling of Guglielmo Vicario's glove during a corner. They then move on to discuss Edu's trip to Saudi Arabia and what that could mean regarding a potential Thomas Partey sale, particularly in light of Jorginho reportedly being offered a contract extension. Sash and Sham then address the reported willingness by Arsenal to sell Gabriel Jesus before wrapping the episode up with a chat around reported interest in Bruno Guimaraes and whether Marcus Rashford is a signing the club should target. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com.

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) are joined by illustrious guest Curran (@CurranToF) to go over an amazing 5-0 win over Chelsea at the Emirates. The guys starting by revealing their key takeaways from the game before discussing Thomas Partey's return to the starting XI and the impact he had on the match, as well as whether he should be given a contract extension. After that they heap praise on Martin Odegaard before ranking Ben White among current PL right backs and all-time Arsenal right backs. They wrap things up with a chat regarding what Arsenal need to do in the run-in and whether they can win their remaining four matches. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com.

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) parse through the Gunners' 1-0 loss at Bayern Munich that saw them go out of the Champions League. After some early technical difficulties, they first discuss their initial feelings regarding the result and where it leaves Arsenal's season, including both the disappointment of going out and the reasons to be encouraged. They then go over Arteta's lack of squad rotation and the impact it had on Arsenal's performances against Bayern and Villa before laying out lessons that need to be taken from the past week regarding squad usage and composition, as well as the need for more star talent to take the team to the next level. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com.

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) go over Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Bayern in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal. They discuss the lineup selection and what they would have done differently before turning to Arsenal's fall from 1-0 to 1-2. They then review Arteta's substitutions and how they allowed the Gunners to draw level before closing out with their thoughts on the state of the tie and the upcoming return trip to Munich with everything to play for. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com.

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) gets together to discuss Arsenal's titanic clash at the Etihad against City (at least for Arsenal fans). The two chat about whether the Gunners' immense defensive display was the original plan, or whether they initially intended to sit as deep as they did. The two then very quickly scoff at the level of outrage rival fans and the general footballing world expressed in the wake of an objectively boring match for the neutral before moving on to what the result means for Arsenal in terms of the title race. Sash and Sham take some time to heap praise on Gabriel before wrapping up with their thoughts on how much Mikel Arteta should rotate ahead of Wednesday's match against Luton. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com.

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) are joined by illustrious Rohan Jivan (@RjArsenalBlog). The trio begin with their quickfire thoughts on Gareth Southgate's treatment of Ben White before moving on to discussing Arsenal's draw against Bayern and what awaits Mikel Arteta's men in the Champions League quarterfinals. Sash, Sham, and Rohan then focus in on Arsenal's run-in, analyzing what the key to success at the end of a brutal schedule in April and May should be for the Gunners. The guys close out with a discussion about Takehiro Tomiyasu's contract extension and whether it is the right move given his injury history. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com.

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) cover the Gunners' absolute domination of Newcastle United at the Emirates. They begin by discussing the importance of getting a result on the day in the wake of Arsenal's midweek loss at Porto. They then discuss the influence of Jorginho in midfield as well as Kai Havertz's quiet impressiveness at the center forward position. They take a brief detour to laugh at Rio Ferdinand's comment about Mikel Arteta leaving Arsenal for Manchester United if he was offered that job, and to chat about the generally disappointing state of mainstream punditry. They close out with a discussion of the immense job Nicolas Jover has done in turning the Gunners into such a prolific team from corners. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com.

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) is joined by illustrious guest Faisal (@fkhanage) from the Latte Firm (@LatteFirm) to discuss Arsenal's 1-0 loss at FC Porto in the Champions League. The pair go over what went wrong during the match, personnel decisions that perhaps should have been handled differently, and what the result means for the return leg at the Emirates. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com.

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) celebrate Arsenal's 6-0 win at West Ham. After first giving their thoughts on the Saka v. Foden conversation that has resurfaced online, the pair turn to the sweet revenge the Gunners got at the London Stadium. They first discuss Declan Rice's emergence as an unlikely set piece specialist before moving on to the stellar performances of Leandro Trossard, Ben White, and Martin Odegaard. Sash and Sham then discuss David Raya's recent showings before ending with their takeaways from Ethan Nwaneri's second senior appearance and score predictions for the coming weekend's trip to Burnley. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com.

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) are joined once again by illustrious guest Chiddy (@chiddyafc). They discuss Arsenal's dominant 3-1 win over Liverpool to claw back into the title race, but first they must have a conversation about another backlash against the Gunners by the celebration police. They then analyze the performances of Jorginho and Kai Havertz before giving their top 5 Arsenal players of the season so far (with the three agreeing on the same player as the best). The trio turn to the proposed introduction of blue cards and sin bins to the game before closing out with a quick preview of the trip to West Ham. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com.

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) tackle several topics of discussion. After a brief laugh at Mikel Arteta's comments regarding Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko, the two discuss Emile Smith Rowe's performance at Nottingham Forest. They also give their thoughts on Arsenal's quiet transfer window before transitioning to a rant-filled conversation about whether Arteta gives enough chances to youth players. Sash and Sham then have a brutally honest chat regarding Thomas Partey's future at Arsenal after the Ghanaian midfielder's latest injury setback. The guys close out the episode with a preview of the upcoming Liverpool match, including what Arsenal need to do to win and the emergence of Conor Bradley for Jurgen Klopp's side. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com.

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) get together to discuss Arsenal's 5-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace. But first, they cover the big news from the day: Jurgen Klopp's announcement that he is leaving Liverpool at the end of the season. Sash and Sham go over how Klopp's departure will affect the league as well as Arsenal's future chances of competing. They then chat about the Palace match, particularly with the backdrop of the open play xG conversation that has been raging on socials. The duo explain their reasons for optimism and doubt and attempt to contextualize the stats being thrown around. They then discuss why the Palace match wasn't too convincing on that front before moving on to the return of Thomas Partey and what the team can achieve with him, as well as the potential for Emile Smith Rowe to break into the side again. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com.

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) are joined by illustrious guest Eduardo Hagn (@EduardoHagn) to discuss all things Arsenal transfers. However, the trio begin by giving their thoughts on a scandal of global importance: Mikel Arteta dining at Salt Bae's restaurant. From there Sash, Sham, and Eduardo talk about Ivan Toney's strong links to Arsenal, how they would feel about that signing, and their preferred CF targets. They also examine Arsenal's inability to sell players and their struggles in loaning out academy talents the way Chelsea and Manchester City do. After that, the three discuss potential non-CF signings Arsenal could make and what each think the most likely acquisition is before giving their thoughts on what could happen this month and whether Edu is enough of a needle-mover as sporting director. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com.

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) welcome illustrious guest George (@GeorgeV_AFC) back to the pod to break down Arsenal's season so far, including the good, the not-so-good, and what's changed between last season and now. The three also discuss the reasons behind Arsenal's poor finishing, the rather forced Rice-Partey debate, and the impact of Kai Havertz on the side. They then review Arteta's performance, discuss the strengths and faults that have contributed to Arsenal's current situation, and the standards Arteta are held to. Sash, Sham, and George also zero in on Edu, pondering how good he is at his job and what his job even is. They finish with a chat about what Arsenal can do in the transfer market both in January and in the summer. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com.

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) sort through the mess of the Gunners' 2-0 defeat at Fulham. The guys update how they feel regarding Arsenal's chances in the title race and what they feel the main issues with the team are currently. They then give their thoughts on whether Mikel Arteta is still the man for the job at Arsenal. Sash and Sham also examine technical director Edu Gaspar before discussing what can be done to improve matters in the January transfer window. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com.

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) makes a return to action as he and Sham (@Shamsdale) (@Shamsdale) dissect the Gunners' 0-2 home loss to West Ham. The guys begin with a discussion on Oleksandr Zinchenko's role in West Ham's opener and whether the Ukrainian has become too much of a liability for the team. They then turn to Arsenal's finishing issues in front of goal, highlighting Gabriel Jesus' xG performance in recent seasons and going over potential issues. Sash and Sham then go over what can be done in the January transfer window and what they personally hope to see happen. The duo then give their thoughts on the state of the title race to close things out. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com.

This Week in Arsenal, Sham (@Shamsdale on Twitter/X) once again takes the reins and welcomes illustrious guests James (@afcjxmes) and Raf (@rafsenal) to discuss Arsenal's loss at Aston Villa and draw at PSV. The guys talk about Arsenal's poor decisionmaking in the final third and whether there was anything from the Gunners' performance that inspired encouragement moving forward. Sham, James, and Raf also go over the major refereeing decisions at the end of the match and Mikel Arteta's touchline ban for the game, and the impact they had on the result. They then move on to the PSV match and discuss standout performers -- namely, Reiss Nelson. The three then give their thoughts on whether fans should be disappointed that the Hale End players who traveled to Eindhoven did not make an appearance in what was essentially a dead rubber. They then take a moment to laugh at United before closing out with thoughts on which club they'd like to face in the Round of 16. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com.

This Week In Arsenal, Sham (@Shamsdale on Twitter) hosts illustrious guests Curran (@CurranBoP) and Matt (@mattjafc) to discuss Arsenal's unnecessarily thrilling comeback win at Luton Town. The trio first take on the chore of once again discussing poor refereeing, from the official allowing Luton to kick their way into competing and Mikel Arteta's ridiculous yellow card that sees him banned from the touchline at Villa Park. They then discuss David Raya's poor performance and the state of the keeper situation at Arsenal before moving on to any other factors that allowed Luton into the match. After that comes some analysis on Kai Havertz's performance, recent renaissance, and how he contributed off the ball to Arsenal's attacking success. Sham, Curran, and Matt then tackle the difficult task of finding novel ways to describe how great matchwinner Declan Rice has been since joining the club before ending with a chat regarding Arsenal's needs in January and links to Joao Palhinha. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com.

This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) reunite to discuss the Gunners' first two matches after the international break, which have seen them go top of the Premier League and their Champions League group. The guys first address Kai Havertz's recent spark of form and contemplate whether enough patience was shown to him (and David Raya) by the fanbase. They then highlight the odd question Thomas Frank was asked regarding Arsenal celebrating their winner as well as recent treatment of the club by English media. Following that, Sash and Sham move on to the Lens match, zeroing in on the performance of Takehiro Tomiyasu, the factors behind Bukayo Saka's and Gabriel Martinelli's excellent debut Champions League campaigns, whether Arsenal really have sacrificed attacking prowess for defensive solidity, and whether Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly should have played. They close things out by discussing the Victor Osimhen links and which position Arsenal should look to strengthen in January. Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at thisweekinarsenal@gmail.com.