Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal The Athletic
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The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, James McNicholas (Gunnerblog), Art de Roche and comedian Ian Stone bring you a 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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How do Arsenal get to the next level?
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich.
Mikel Arteta has lead incredible progress at the club, the panel discuss how success should be considered, and what Arsenal need in order to move to the next stage.
Plus, with six games remaining in the Premier League, can the Gunners bounce back at Molineux to stay in the hunt for the title?
Produced by Jay Beale.
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Villa dent title hopes, how Arsenal respond is key
James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's disappointing home defeat to Unai Emery's Aston Villa.
The Gunners failed to capitalise on Crystal Palace's victory at Anfield, meaning it's Manchester who lead the way with a 2 point gap at the top.
The panel discuss whether Mikel Arteta's side have outgrown Zinchenko, and if moving Havertz into midfield was a mistake.
With Bayern Munich up next in the Champions League, and the tie in the balance, this could be a season defining week - how will Arsenal respond?
Plus, a thrashing in the WSL as Arsenal beat Bristol City 5-0, and Bundesliga champion, Granit Xhaka.
Produced by Jay Beale.
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Honours even, all to play for in Munich
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich.
The panel break down the penalty shouts at both ends, as well as the mistakes and missed chances that cost Mikel Arteta's side.
It was the Gunners first Champions League Quarter Final in 14 years, did the performance show the lack of experience they have in Europe?
Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus made the difference off the bench, should they come into the starting XI at the Allianz?
Plus, death, taxes and a Harry Kane penalty, and a look ahead to Villa's visit on Sunday.
Produced by Jay Beale
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Arsenal stay top after superb South Coast display
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 3-0 victory at the Amex.
The Gunners stayed top of the Premier League after Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford.
The panel look ahead to the remaining fixtures, and discuss the maturity of Mikel Arteta's side compared to this time last season.
Plus, a look ahead to Bayern Munich's visit to the Emirates.
Produced by Jay Beale.
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Required rotation sees Smith Rowe shine
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 2-0 win over Luton, keeping the pressure on Liverpool and City.
Mikel Arteta made five changes to the side that started at the Etihad, the panel discuss whether this was the last chance to rotate.
Emile Smith Rowe was one of the players to come in, and was involved in both goals. How big of a role could he have during the run in?
Plus, bullies at the back, and a look ahead to Brighton on Saturday.
Produced by Jay Beale.
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Ever-growing maturity and experience nullifies City
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's hard fought point at the Etihad.
Mikel Arteta will be proud of shutting Manchester City out, ending their 57-game goal streak.
The panel analyse the performance, and discuss where it leaves Arsenal for the remainder of the season.
Plus, we hear from Art de Roché on Arsenal's win over Chelsea in the Conti Cup Final.
Produced by Jay Beale.
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Customer Reviews
Love this show
My number 1 go to show. Big fan Adrain. I thoroughly enjoy all the analysis and laugh. Job well done. Thanks for taking time from your busy schedules to put on a podcast. Cheers
Brilliant
Consistently great show.
LOVE EVERYTHING … except the music
Im giving you 5
BUT
PLEASE bring back the old music
It was straight Dennis the Menace, Grange Hill, Jack Wilshere on the open-top bus…
Not into the new jazzy elevator jingle