Today's Handbrake features an exclusive interview with Oleksandr Zinchenko, who spoke to The Athletic after Arsenal's win over Crystal Palace last weekend. Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on the interview, talk about the women's demolition of Reading, and preview the Nottingham Forest fixture ahead of Tuesday. Plus, should Emile Smith Rowe start at the City Ground, and who from our academy is ready for a loan? Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices....

We asked for goals, we got goals. Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on Arsenal's thrashing of Crystal Palace. The panel give Gabriel Magalhães his flowers, and discuss how Arsenal once again used set pieces to their advantage. Plus, Raya's distribution, impact subs, and goals from open play! Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to preview the visit of Crystal Palace. The panel assess the squad after a winter break in Dubai, and discuss whether Emile Smith Rowe has a future at the club. Plus, a reflection on Tomáš Rosický’s Arsenal career, as James was recently in Prague to interview him. Produced by Jay Beale.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on Arsenal's defeat to Liverpool in the FA Cup. With 1 goal from their last 63 shots, the Gunners are creating chances but lacking the cutting edge to finish them. Does something need to change or can Arsenal play themselves out of this slump? Plus, has Mikel Arteta missed the opportunity to give youth players minutes this season, and have his substitutions been too reactive of late? Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on the Liverpool, West Ham, and Fulham games. Arsenal were top of the league at Christmas, but now find themselves fourth after only picking up 4 points from a possible 15. With the January transfer window open, the panel ask whether there are internal options available, or if spending is required. Plus, how does Arteta approach Sunday's FA Cup tie vs Liverpool, and should Kieran Tierney be recalled from his loan? Produced by Jay...

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Jay Harris, to preview Anfield and talk about our Champions League round of 16 opponents, Porto. As it's Jay's last show covering Ian Stone, the panel look back at their favourite players Arsenal have signed on loan over the years. Plus, 4 years of Mikel Arteta, here's to 4 more. Produced by Jay Beale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Jay Harris, to talk about Arsenal's first home victory against Brighton since 2021. Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard were fantastic, and although it was a dominant performance, there is still a sense that the Gunners must kill teams off earlier. The panel reflect on how Arsenal suffocated Brighton, and ask whether Mikel Arteta is made an example of after another yellow card. Plus, tiny shin pads and footballer pet peeves. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more...

James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Jay Harris, to reflect on the dead rubber in Eindhoven. Arsenal had topped the group with a game to spare, yet Arteta still went with a strong XI, including Gabriel and Saliba. The panel ask whether fielding no youth players was an opportunity missed, or if Mikel got the line up spot on. Plus, 5-a-side blunders and a look ahead to Brighton. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Jay Harris to reflect on a frustrating loss at Villa Park. In keeping with the Invincibles Advent that The Athletic are currently running, the panel also discuss whether the 03/04 side should’ve done better in Europe and how Ashely Cole should be remembered. Plus, domination at the Emirates as Arsenal thump Chelsea 4-1, taking them level on points in the WSL. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on a thriller at Kenilworth Road, 7 goals and a 97th minute winner thanks to Declan Rice. It's now 6 wins on the bounce, and with Villa on the horizon Arsenal will be looking to keep up this momentum. At one end, Gabriel Jesus was excellent, but at the other, Raya not so much. The panel discuss what went wrong at the back, the physicality of the starting XI, and how Arteta's substitutions helped changed the game. Plus, Mikel's...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to discuss Arsenal's victory over Wolves, which ended up being tighter than it needed to be. It felt a lot like last season, a fast start but not clinical enough to put the game to bed. Are Arsenal ruthless enough, and do Zinchenko's attacking qualities outweigh his defensive flaws? Plus, Trossard's performance in midfield, and can Arsenal win at Luton for the first time since 1984? Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on Arsenal topping their Champions League group in style, putting six past Lens. It was the first time this season we saw Havertz, Odegaard, Martinelli, Jesus, and Saka start together, and all of them were on the scoresheet by half time. Could this be the match that ignites Arsenal's attack? The panel also share memories of Megs Wilson, who the club honoured with black armbands, after she passed away a few days ago. Plus, favourite...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on Havertz’s late winner at Brentford, sending Arsenal top of the Premier League.  The panel also discuss Ramsdale’s performance including what it could mean for his future, this season vs last season and whether we need midfield reinforcements in January. Plus, Beth Mead back on the scoresheet and looking ahead to Lens.  Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to preview Arsenal's trip to Brentford. Ramsdale is to return as Raya is ineligible to play, will Jesus and Ødegaard feature? The panel also talk about Everton's points deduction, while Manchester City's charges still loom. Plus, Mitch the Tortoise, Sean Senderos, and Hale End back at it again with Chido Obi-Martin and Max Downman. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Art De Roche and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal's 3-1 win over Vincent Kompany's Burnley at The Emirates. Trossard got the first goal and in doing so scored Arsenal's thousandth goal at The Emirates so the guys discuss some of their favourite goals from the Emirates era. Raya's save at 0-0 was key to the win and Zinchenko and Trossard's technical level allowed Arsenal to wear Burnley down, but it was 2 set pieces that sealed it, and Arsenal now have the most set piece goals...

James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss a comfortable 2-0 Arsenal victory over Sevilla at The Emirates. The wingers stole the show with Saka and Martinelli electric and goals from Trossard and Saka all but sealing Arsenal's place in the knockouts. The defence and midfield were in complete control too, conceding only 1 shot in the 96th minute as they moved 4 points clear in Group B. Plus a moment for Jose Antonio Reyes and a look ahead to Burnley on Saturday. Produced...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to dissect an eventful game at St James’ Park, that saw Arsenal lose their first league game of the season. Bruno Guimarães should have seen red before half time, and VAR concluded there wasn’t enough wrong with Newcastle’s goal for it to be ruled out. Mikel Arteta was furious in his post match press conference, calling the officiating embarrassing and a disgrace. Arsenal released a statement the following day echoing the manager’s words, which...

Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone, to reflect on a disappointing night at the London Stadium, that saw Arsenal dumped out the Carabao Cup by West Ham. The panel also look ahead to the Arsenal's visit to Newcastle on Saturday evening. Plus, childhood inspirations, dogs behaving badly, and a game of what would Adrian say? Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on and analyse the Arsenal’s thrashing of Sheffield United at the Emirates. It was a perfect afternoon that saw Nketiah bag his first hat-trick for the club, Tomiyasu score his first goal, and plenty of rotation showcasing the current squad depth.  Plus, favourite Japanese exports, dating advice, and a look ahead to a big week with games in three competitions. Produced by Jay Beale.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on Arsenal’s 2-1 win in Seville, taking them top of their Champions League group. Gabriel Jesus was superb, setting up Martinelli beautifully for the opener, before rifling in what turned out to be the winner. The panel wax lyrical about Declan Rice yet again and discuss whether Takehiro Tomiyasu should be first choice left back. Plus, there’s MORE talk around the goalkeeper situation, and Martin Ødegaard's form. Produced by...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on Arsenal's late comeback at Stamford Bridge, where Declan Rice was brilliant yet again, dragging Arsenal back into the game through anticipation and composure. Plus, the relentless Bukayo Saka, super substitutions for the second week running, and back to back wins for Arsenal in the WSL. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Premier League football returning this weekend, James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to preview Arsenal’s visit to Stamford Bridge. Now the dust has settled, the panel reflect on the Manchester City game, as well as Arsenal’s injury time comeback in the WSL, which saw Beth Mead return after 11 months. Plus, we give Ben White his flowers, with rumours he's close to agreeing a new deal at the club. Produced by Jay Beale.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to celebrate the Arsenal's victory over Manchester City for the first time since 2015. Martinelli returned to the squad and came off the bench to score the winner, which saw all four substitutes combine. Also, has anybody seen Erling Haaland? Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James McNicholas returns to the pod alongside Adrian Clarke and Ian Stone, to reflect on Arsenal’s disappointing result at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis vs Lens. It was a bad night all round as Bukayo Saka hobbled off after 34 minutes and self-inflicted errors cost the Gunners again. The panel also preview Sunday’s clash against Manchester City and discuss Raya vs Ramsdale, particularly what it means for the club in a wider sense. Plus, is a Xhaka sized hole affecting Zinchenko, and is Arteta...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to talk about Arsenal's thrashing of Bournemouth at the Vitality. It was a perfect away day that included Havertz scoring his first goal for the club. Plus, a discussion around the latest VAR controversy, opening day disappointment for Arsenal in the WSL, and looking ahead to Lens. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices