🎧 182 | 2 Games. 180 Mins. No Excuses. It Starts With Arsenal v Burnley

Arsenal v Burnley Preview : Take nothing for granted. Get the job done . Just win (and score a few please!)

Episode 182 begins with Tabs and Ian (aka @arsecannonpics) still recovering from the undercover chaos at the London Stadium, the stress, the silence, the pretending, the VAR heart attack, and the surreal moment they finally celebrated Arsenal’s winner 20 minutes away from the ground. With that madness behind them, attention turns to the final home game of the season: Burnley at the Emirates.

Tabs and Ian break down the state of the squad after West Ham, including the worrying Ben White injury, Mosquera's likely involvement, and whether this is the moment for Odegaard to return to the XI to build rhythm ahead of PSG. They also look at Arsenal’s recent run — five wins, one goal conceded since the defeat to City — and how the team have committed to grinding out whatever scoreline gets them over the line.

There’s also the small matter of Manchester City beating Crystal Palace, keeping the pressure sky‑high and ensuring Arsenal must be perfect from here.

And then there’s the other mission:the failed reconnaissance trip to Selhurst Park — “Project Trophy Lift at the Palace” — where Tabs and Ian scouted the ground, the routes, the vibes… only for Palace to ruin the plan by not doing their part. The hope now is that the team succeed where the scouting party didn’t.

The episode covers:,

• the undercover West Ham adventure

• the Ben White injury and right‑back dilemma

• Mascara, Hincapié, and potential rotation

• Odegaard’s minutes and the Champions League factor

• Havertz vs Gyökeres for Burnley

• Burnley’s dreadful away record and defensive collapse

• Manchester City’s win at Palace and what it means

• the nerves of the run‑in: 2 games, 180 minutes, no excuses

• the Selhurst Park spying mission and the dream of a trophy lift in enemy territory

Arsenal have a rare opportunity: relegated Burnley at home, Palace away with nothing to play for, and the title still within reach. It’s simple — win, score, Champions!

Two games.Six points.10,800 seconds.Everything on the line.

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