Missed Opportunity for Arsenal in Drab Liverpool Draw
On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot, Clive and Paul discuss Saka’s new contract, and then cover Arsenal’s 0-0 draw with Liverpool from every angle and the missed opportunity to stretch the lead at the top. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music04:34 Breaking news: Bukayo Saka agrees a new deal06:02 Saka’s legacy, expectations, and star status12:05 Framing the Liverpool draw and league context16:39 First-half dominance vs lack of end product21:31 Diagnosing the attacking patterns and box occupation22:41 Tactical roles: Timber, Saka, and right-side balance26:56 Low-event big games, weather, and title-race perspective29:52 First-half chance review and missed connections44:35 Transition out of halftime and second-half shift45:31 Assessing Viktor Gyökeres’ performance in this game58:33 Striker options and Mikel Merino as an alternative01:07:01 Miles Lewis-Skelly’s introduction and game impact01:11:21 Left-back depth, confidence, and development concerns01:20:53 Substitutions, timing, and in-game management critique01:28:13 Martinelli incident, media reaction, and sportsmanship01:34:53 Closing thoughts, cup games ahead, and league positionCheck out the merch store at https://shop.arsenalvisionpodcast.comSignup for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast (Get 50% off first month with code RICE50)You can now gift a Patreon membership https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast/giftGet NordVPN Discount and 4 Extra Months at https://nordvpn.com/arsenalvisionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
9 Tammi 1h 34min
Arsenal Win Made Even Sweeter By City Draw
On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot, Clive and Tim discuss Arsenal’s win over Bournemouth from every angle and how the results on Sunday impact the title race. Then there’s a Liverpool preview. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music02:11 The football gods turn benevolent: a perfect weekend for Arsenal05:39 How big was this weekend in the title race?12:02 Squad depth, rotation, and protecting Bukayo Saka17:46 Eze’s minutes and selection dilemmas21:13 Gabriel’s error and Arsenal’s response25:09 Noni Madueke’s threat and why Arsenal went away from it27:25 Midfield dynamics: first-half uncertainty to second-half control35:13 Declan Rice’s all-action dominance and leadership49:20 Left-hand side balance: Martinelli, fullbacks, and missing chemistry54:27 Reframing Victor Gyokeres’ role and contributions01:10:57 Late Bournemouth goal and defensive lapse01:14:29 Refereeing decisions and added-time controversy01:19:05 Liverpool preview: righting wrongs at the Emirates01:30:08 Final expectations, hunger, and the run-in mindsetCheck out the merch store at https://shop.arsenalvisionpodcast.comSignup for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast (Get 50% off first month with code RICE50)You can now gift a Patreon membership https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast/giftGet NordVPN Discount and 4 Extra Months at https://nordvpn.com/arsenalvisionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
5 Tammi 1h 34min
After Shaky Start, Arsenal Humiliate Villa
Happy New Year! On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot, Clive and Tim discuss Arsenal’s dismantling of Aston Villa including the rough first half, the dominant second half, the individual performances and some of the funnier things that happened. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music06:07 Joy and release: big win, big xG, and “revenge narrative” payoff15:14 First-half problems: press bypassed, Rice out, and why Villa ran through us26:19 Pressing in the Premier League: evolving trends and Arsenal’s risk-reward30:13 Sloppy giveaways at the back and the Watkins chance from the turnover32:40 Gyokeres under the microscope: headers, hold-up play, and “tool in the toolbox”38:34 The Leo Trossard game: stepping up when Saka is quiet44:17 Big Gabby’s return: set-piece terror and the defensive aura52:43 Martin Odegaard is back: power, risks, and the Zubimendi goal sequence01:03:22 Norgaard on, Zubimendi higher: new midfield strings and rotation options01:10:15 Gabriel Jesus moment: beautiful goal, story arc, and striker dynamics01:15:05 Late weirdness: clean sheet lost, xG swings, and sub cameos01:21:31 The league is chaotic: Chelsea fade, table compression, and “easy fixtures” don’t exist01:28:17 Bournemouth away setup: their home defensive record and what it means for Arsenal’s approachCheck out the merch store at https://shop.arsenalvisionpodcast.comSignup for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast (Get 50% off first month with code RICE50)You can now gift a Patreon membership https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast/giftGet NordVPN Discount and 4 Extra Months at https://nordvpn.com/arsenalvisionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
31 Joulu 20251h 32min
Another Close Win Raises More Goal Scoring Questions, Plus a Villa Preview
On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot, Clive and Paul discuss Arsenal’s close win over Brighton through the lens of certain individual performances and questions about goal scoring. Then there’s a Villa preview. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music04:29 Dominant destruction of Brighton and overall performance reaction17:51 Attacking dominance, xG context, and finishing variance20:52 Lineup disruption, injuries, and Declan Rice at right back46:17 Martin Odegaard’s influence and midfield balance56:48 Victor Gyokeres performance and striker debate01:14:58 Bukayo Saka brilliance and demand for end product01:25:35 Aston Villa preview, revenge narrative, and title implicationsCheck out the merch store at https://shop.arsenalvisionpodcast.comSignup for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast (Get 50% off first month with code RICE50)You can now gift a Patreon membership https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast/giftGet NordVPN Discount and 4 Extra Months at https://nordvpn.com/arsenalvisionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
29 Joulu 20251h 37min
Attack Looks Good, Despite Goal Drought, in League Cup Progression
On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot, Clive and Tim discuss Arsenal’s progression to the Semifinal of the League Cup including thoughts on the lineup, the attack, individual performances, penalties, the semifinal and more. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music04:53 Ethan not picked to start or come on16:17 First-half dominance and attacking dynamics (xG, shots, box touches)25:06 Gabriel Jesus up front: role, chances, and what it means going forward29:04 Martinelli vs Clyne: confidence, 1v1s, and right-footed crosses37:55 Midfield dynamic: Norgaard trusted in midfield, and what Eze/Merino are asked to do52:32 Calafiori & Saliba on the ball: CB pairing, hierarchy, and what it unlocks58:05 Right-back depth worries with Ben White out01:02:47 Late stoppage-time goals conceded: is there a pattern?01:07:20 Penalty shootout: best penalties, routines, and keeper guessing01:13:20 League Cup semi-final vs Chelsea: how serious, how much rotation, and why it matters now01:21:52 Odegaard + Eze together: how it might work and what pieces need to fit around themCheck out the merch store at https://shop.arsenalvisionpodcast.comSignup for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast (Get 50% off first month with code RICE50)You can now gift a Patreon membership https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast/giftGet NordVPN Discount and 4 Extra Months at https://nordvpn.com/arsenalvisionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
24 Joulu 20251h 23min
Important Win, But Performance Divides Opinion
On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot, Clive and Tim discuss the win at Everton through the lens of contrasting reactions, attacking questions, individual performances and more. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music09:49 Into the Game: Everton Away and Initial Takeaways10:21 Modern Football Grounds and the New Everton Stadium13:01 Why This Match Divided Opinion16:27 Restoring the Defensive Foundation vs Attacking Output19:32 Is This Arteta’s Current First XI?29:27 Penalty Decisions and Key Refereeing Moments38:53 Evaluating Gyökeres’ Performance and Role56:00 Second-Half Sloppiness and Losing Control59:19 Declan Rice’s Leadership and All-Action Performance01:05:53 Midfield Dynamics: Rice, Zubimendi, and the Number 10 Question01:34:18 Bukayo Saka’s Form and Attacking Threat01:41:21 Big Picture Reflections and What Comes NextCheck out the merch store at https://shop.arsenalvisionpodcast.comSignup for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast (Get 50% off first month with code RICE50)You can now gift a Patreon membership https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast/giftGet your NordVPN discount at nordvpn.com/arsenalvisionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
22 Joulu 20251h 44min
Mailbag - Pep leaving, Everton, First XIs, League Cup, Odegaard and More
On this bizarre edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot, Phil and Paul on a wide range of topics including Pep leaving, Everton game, “first XIs,” the League Cup, Odegaard, Eze and more as listed below. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music04:33 Pep Guardiola Leaving: What It Means for City This Season08:15 Could Pep’s Exit Create Instability or a “Last Hurrah” Effect?13:54 What to Look for at Everton Beyond the Result27:38 Are Arsenal Fans Overreacting to Recent Performances?34:41 League Cup Priorities vs Premier League and Champions League58:26 Reassessing Victor Gyökeres: Patience, Fit, and Expectations01:09:40 Which Is More Likely: Kai’s Return, Gyökeres Clicking, or Jesus Staying Fit?01:17:23 Trial Balloon: Is Eberechi Eze Arsenal’s Best Striker?01:23:31 Do We Sacrifice Too Much to Fit Martin Ødegaard?01:35:46 Final Thoughts: Title Chances and Season OutlookCheck out the merch store at https://shop.arsenalvisionpodcast.comSignup for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast (Get 50% off first month with code RICE50)You can now gift a Patreon membership https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast/giftGet your NordVPN discount at nordvpn.com/arsenalvisionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
18 Joulu 20251h 37min
Last Minute Joy But Massive Warning Signs
On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Phil, Clive and Tim discuss every angle of the win over Wolves, including the individual performances, and whether there’s cause for alarm. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music03:34 Lineup Changes and Initial Reactions04:45 Ben White vs Lewis-Skelly Selection Debate07:57 Wolves Context, Expectations, and Early Complacency11:05 Tactical Balance, Structure, and First-Half Issues15:41 Ben White Injury and Its Impact on Shape17:57 Assessing Gyokeres’ Performance and Fit32:45 Triple Substitution and Second-Half Tactical Shift37:35 Bukayo Saka’s Influence and Right-Sided Reliance45:25 Collapse in Control and Conceding Late Pressure57:09 Late Winner, Relief, and Emotional Fallout01:05:07 Bigger Picture: Form, Rotation, and Squad Stability01:09:20 Structural Preferences and Tactical Identity Going ForwardCheck out the merch store at https://shop.arsenalvisionpodcast.comSignup for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast (Get 50% off first month with code RICE50)You can now gift a Patreon membership https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast/giftGet your NordVPN discount at nordvpn.com/arsenalvisionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
15 Joulu 20251h 16min
