Episode 120: Preston (a) - A Terrible Beauty Is Born

On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot is joined by Phil Costa and Adrian Clark to discuss Arsenal’s heavily rotated side getting past Brighton in the League Cup, the draw with Palace, the current tactical situation at Arsenal and the weekend ahead. Then Dana Erekat, CEO of Save the Children Jordan comes on to discuss the latest from the Za'atari Refugee Camp and the Coaching For Life program. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music02:17 Introducing Adrian Clarke and his new YouTube channel04:36 Reaction to the League Cup lineup and excitement for the young squad08:23 Discussion on Max Dowman’s debut and development11:29 Managing young players’ mentality and integration into the first team15:45 Early sloppiness and Brighton’s first-half chances21:43 Ethan Nwaneri’s midfield performance and development25:44 Miles Lewis-Skelly’s progress and learning moments27:33 Midfield balance and Norgaard’s role30:50 Ben White’s strong return performance and Timber’s cameo35:00 Arsenal’s defensive structure and open, entertaining style37:46 Palace fixture congestion and upcoming cup tie40:21 Andre Harriman-Annous’ debut and striker pathway from Hale End45:58 Mikel Arteta’s post-match comments on young players and injuries46:26 Tactical evolution, set-piece balance, and creating open-play chances51:16 Eze’s role from the left and attacking fluidity55:07 Eze–Gyokeres partnership potential and attacking chemistry56:54 Gyokeres’ form, adaptation, and finishing technique1:01:13 Upcoming fixtures and managing the next run of away games1:06:34 Creating fast starts and more attacking urgency1:09:49 Bukayo Saka’s influence and approach against deep defenses1:11:04 Balanced attack and value of shooting from distance1:13:17 Expected lineup and attacking intent versus Burnley1:15:44 Title race outlook and upcoming Premier League challenges1:17:00 Dana Erekat joins from Save the Children Jordan1:20:22 Impact of global aid cuts and importance of Coaching for Life1:22:35 Coaching for Life milestones and gender inclusion progress1:27:17 Refugee return dynamics and context for Omar’s story1:29:26 Omar’s journey and legacy from Coaching for Life1:33:56 Closing reflections and thanks to the Arsenal communityFind Adrian’s YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@AdrianClarke-29Read Omar’s story here: https://savethechildren.org.jo/stories-listing/stories-details/27Signup for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast (Get 50% off first month with code AVP50)You can now gift a Patreon membership https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast/giftInterested 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.

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On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot is joined by Clive and Tim to discuss an incredible weekend of results and the state of the title race. Then the Palace match is covered in detail along with concerns about mounting injury issues. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music03:40 Weekend Results and Title Race Outlook06:55 Liverpool’s Struggles and Slot’s Tactics13:03 Manchester City’s Form and Structural Issues16:24 Arsenal’s Defensive Strength and Injury Context20:41 Assessing Arsenal’s Squad Depth and Injuries23:33 Palace’s Defensive Setup and Arsenal’s Ball Progression30:17 Saliba’s Knock and Gabriel’s Defensive Leadership34:34 Gabriel’s All-Around Game and Leadership38:23 Eze’s Goal and Role Comparison with Ødegaard45:32 Arsenal’s Risk-Taking and Creative Balance48:08 Missed Chances and Controlled Second Half54:37 Evaluating Viktor Gyökeres’ Performance1:01:41 Mascara’s Assurance and Defensive Depth1:07:59 Seeing Out the Win and Defensive Character1:16:08 League Cup Rotation and Fixture Priorities1:20:03 Managing Fixtures and Focus on the League1:26:31 Closing Reflections and HumorSignup for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast (Get 50% off first month with code AVP50)Check out our friends at Nord: https://nordvpn.com/arsenalvisionYou can now gift a Patreon membership https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast/giftInterested 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.

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On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot is joined by Clive and Tim to discuss Arsenal’s dominant win over Atletico Madrid, and to preview the Palace game. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music04:00 Star Over the Badge08:00 Champions League Atmosphere at the Emirates12:00 Big Club CL Dominance and Tottenham Banter15:00 Emotional Response to Arsenal’s Success20:00 Empty Seats at the End and Matchday Logistics27:00 Arsenal’s Fast Start and Right-Side Dynamics33:00 Zubimendi’s Influence and Control38:00 Atleti’s Few Chances and Arsenal’s Defensive Composure44:30 Gabriel’s Set Piece Goal and Arsenal’s Mastery49:30 Style Debate and Set Piece Narratives54:30 Victor Gyökeres’ Relentless Performance01:00:30 Miles Lewis-Skelly and Martinelli’s Brilliant Goal01:05:30 Tactical Evolution of Arsenal’s Fullbacks01:10:30 Squad Depth and Integrating Younger Players01:14:30 Palace Preview and Matchup Dynamics01:19:30 Eze’s Role and Tactical Fit01:25:30 Comparing Eze to Ødegaard and Arsenal’s Right-Side Structure01:30:30 Palace’s Attack vs Arsenal’s Defense01:33:30 Final Thoughts and Match OutlookSignup for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast (Get 50% off first month with code AVP50)You can now gift a Patreon membership https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast/giftInterested 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.

23 Okt 1h 35min

Please send complaints on the delay to AWS! (Or Poz, cause why not?)On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot is joined by Clive and Paul to discuss the Fulham game, other Premier League action and preview the Atleti game on Tuesday. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music03:05 Set-piece discourse and Liverpool’s hypocrisy04:38 Macro reflections on Arsenal’s form and righting past wrongs09:23 Sloppy first half after the international break13:22 Tactical shape and Eze’s role in the 4-2-3-117:25 Saka’s isolation and balance between flanks22:12 Eze’s turnovers and adaptation to Arsenal’s system26:47 Managing the lead and the Marino substitution31:33 Calafiori’s disallowed goal and tactical momentum shift33:45 Bukayo Saka’s star performance and growing influence38:17 Yokeres’ movement and connection with Saka41:57 Saka’s freedom of movement and attacking variations47:38 Evaluating Yokeres’ performance and adaptation52:00 Set-piece goal analysis and Gabriel’s dominance58:15 Broader impact of Arsenal’s set-piece trend and style evolution1:02:08 Arsenal’s control-first identity versus entertainment football1:08:30 Squad balance, depth strategy, and sustaining form1:10:16 VAR overturn and penalty controversy discussion1:16:55 Liverpool’s struggles and defensive instability1:21:25 Manchester City’s form and Haaland’s dominance1:23:52 Importance of post-break wins and preparation for Atleti1:25:27 Atlético Madrid preview and stylistic similarities1:28:10 Predicted lineup rotation and fixture planning1:32:20 Closing reflections and upcoming contentSignup for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast (Get 50% off first month with code AVP50)Check out Nord VPN at Nordvpn.com/arsenalvisionYou can now gift a Patreon membership https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast/giftInterested 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.

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Due to the AWS outage, the lovely 100-minute podcast we recorded for you today with Elliot, Clive and Paul discussing the Fulham game, the Liverpool game, the Atleti game and more, is currently unavailable to upload. As soon as things get corrected we will upload it for you. In the meantime, we're making Saturday's Patreon "Instant Reaction" available for everyone. We'll make sure to sack the "keep the internet running" intern.On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot is joined by Clive and Paul to give their headlines, stocks rising and stocks falling from Arsenal's win at Fulham. Tim gives his take from Craven Cottage (42:00) as well.Signup for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast (Get 50% off first month with code AVP50)You can now gift a Patreon membership https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast/giftInterested 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.

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Part Four dives into Arsenal’s metamorphosis from league winners to a Cup team. We explore how players and supporters alike were aware, at the time, of this transition and why it set the squad up for European success, even if there was a diminished focus on the league. Through the episode we emphasize choices made by Graham to optimize the team for a different type of football, with an eye towards ultimately delivering European silverware. “One-Nil to the Arsenal” recounts the 1994 European Cup Winners Cup season and victory in eight parts.Host: Kent MalmrosGuests: David Hillier, Nigel Winterburn, Amy Lawrence, Tim Stillman, Clive Palmer, Gary Lewin   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot is joined by Clive to discuss whether we’ve entered a new era of Premier League football with a new tactical dynamic, and to preview the Fulham game and weekend of league football overall. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music03:27 The new era of Premier League football06:46 Is Arsenal suited to the modern Premier League style?11:26 Balancing set pieces with flow in Arsenal’s play15:09 Managing game flow and bursts of intensity18:43 Evolving tactics and the impact of coaching trends21:36 Entertainment value versus winning football23:45 Arsenal’s possession dominance and the low-block problem26:27 Squad depth, unpredictability, and the modern Premier League28:44 Transitioning to the Fulham preview37:09 Arsenal players’ international break performances41:48 Rotation planning for Fulham, Atlético, and Palace44:13 Managing fixture congestion and League Cup priorities46:51 Integrating Ethan Nwaneri and rotation plan52:47 Fulham scouting and key threats56:56 Bukayo Saka’s form and opportunities for young players58:51 Premier League weekend preview – City v Everton59:49 Premier League weekend preview – Liverpool v Manchester United1:02:35 Staying top and proving Arsenal’s title credentials1:06:21 Closing reflections and outroHere's the article that sparked the discussion: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6719833/2025/10/16/premier-league-long-throws-set-plays/Check out Nord VPN at Nordvpn.com/arsenalvisionSignup for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast (Get 50% off first month with code AVP50)You can now gift a Patreon membership https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast/giftInterested 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.

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Part Three breaks down the squad assembled by George Graham. That Cup winning team was a combination of schoolboy players that rose to the senior team, and talents identified and brought in by Graham to fulfill his specific tactical vision. Throughout this episode, we recount how the various pieces fell into place and why they mattered to Graham’s continued obsessions with winning in Europe. “One-Nil to the Arsenal” recounts the 1994 European Cup Winners Cup season and victory in eight parts. Host: Kent MalmrosGuests: Alan Smith, Nigel Winterburn, Amy Lawrence, Tim Stillman, Clive Palmer, Gary Lewin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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