Adrian Clarke and French football specialist Tom Williams join Ian Stone to preview Arsenal's Champions League semi-final against PSG.
Arsenal ran out convincing winners when these teams met back in October, but the French side have evolved drastically since that night. The panel discuss how both teams have changed, where each will look to hurt each other, and predict the XI's Mikel Arteta and Luis Enrique will go for.
Plus Art de Roché drops by to talk about Arsenal's sensational comeback in the Women's Champions League, winning 4-1 in Lyon to book a place in the final.
Produced by Jay Beale.
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Eyes elsewhere as Palace punish Arsenal
Arsenal had one of their more forgettable evenings of the season as they had drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace, Arsenal’s 13th draw of the season.
Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to reflect on a disappointing game and performance with both teams possibly distracted by bigger games to come. They speak about the recent errors by Saliba despite being imperious otherwise, and the positives from the match, particularly Jakub Kiwior, Leandro Trossard and the confidence of Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Plus, the transfer news regarding Zubimendi and Dean Huijsen, the Gunners for Peace campaign against club’s ‘Visit Rwanda’ sponsorship, and we touch on the huge game we have coming up against PSG.
Producer: Robby Williams
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As easy as it gets at Ipswich
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's demolition of Ipswich at Portman Road. Mikel Arteta opted for a strong side, the panel discuss why rhythm and momentum is as important as rest in the lead up to Arsenal's Champions League semi final.
Leandro Trossard got the nod up front scoring a brace, the Belgian dovetailed beautifully with Mikel Merino who was deployed in a midfield role. With Thomas Partey suspended for the first leg against PSG, was this perhaps an indication of Arteta’s plans in the Champions League?
After his heroics in Madrid, Gabriel Martinelli was on the scoresheet again — his 50th goal for the club — while Ben White returned to the starting XI, completing the trio of Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka, who hadn't started together since November.
With two goals coming from short corners, and 16 being taken across the Brentford and Ipswich games, has Nicolas Jover added some variety to Arsenal's set piece routines?
The panel also reflect on Arsenal's 2-1 defeat to Lyon in the Women's Champions League, and look ahead to Crystal Palace's midweek visit in the Premier League.
Produced by Jay Beale.
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Remontadahaha as Arsenal dismantle Madrid in Champions League
Arsenal dominated Real Madrid to deservedly win 2-1 at the Bernabeu, dumping the holders out of the Champions League and marching on to the semi-finals.
Hear what it was like in Madrid from Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas, as Art de Roche and Ian Stone reflect on a monumental night for Arsenal - we even managed to get Adrian Clarke away from the snooker to send over his thoughts too.
We talk about the team’s immense performances, the incredible job Mikel Arteta has done in building this team and back to back MOTM performances from Declan Rice.
Plus, reflections on Bukayo Saka’s iconic Bernabeu goal, another outstanding performance from Myles Lewis-Skelly, Jakub Kiwior’s stellar defending and our make-shift No.9 Mikel Merino with two fantastic assists.
Oh, and yes, we look ahead to Ipswich at the weekend.
Warning: strong language and scenes of jubilation throughout this show
Producer: Robby Williams
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All eyes on the Bernabéu
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to preview Arsenal's Champions League quarter final second leg against Real Madrid, in which the Gunners lead 3-0 on aggregate.
The panel touch on Saturday's 1-1 draw against Brentford - in which Mikel Arteta made five changes to his starting XI - before turning their attention to Wednesday's tie. The magnitude of the fixture, how Arteta should approach the game, and how Arsenal are becoming devastating in transition are all discussed and more.
Produced by Jay Beale.
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Acerca de Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show
The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, James McNicholas (Gunnerblog), Art de Roche and comedian Ian Stone bring you a twice-weekly podcast dedicated to Arsenal Football Club. They'll bring you reaction to all the games, expert insight into the inner-workings of the club, including transfers and contracts, and analysis on the women's team too.
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