Two Very Different Halves Against Kairat Almaty

On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot is joined by Phil to discuss Arsenal’s win over Kairat Almaty, the potential opponents in the knock out rounds, and to look ahead to Leeds on Saturday. Chapter timings below.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro Music
06:01 Game context: caveats, “preseason vibes,” and two halves
13:03 Kai Havertz back: impact and the Havertz–Gyokeres partnership
20:21 Gyokeres finishing vs chance volume, striker hierarchy, and where Kai should play
26:11 Defensive “bozo gene”: Calafiori penalty, focus lapses, and conceding too easily
34:09 Madueke: good moments, but where’s the end product and composure?
37:56 Martinelli’s threat level and the left-wing selection question
45:39 Second-half drop-off and Odegaard as the lightning rod
58:05 Midfield is an open competition: what Arteta might change and Eze’s role
01:05:12 Academy debuts and giving Kyrat their due
01:08:27 Champions League R16 possibilities: Dortmund, Leverkusen, Atalanta, Olympiakos
01:14:05 Leeds away preview: physical battle, pressure, and how Arsenal should approach it
01:17:16 Arteta on Havertz readiness, expectations, and closing notes, Rob Holding interview, Dallas

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