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Covering #Arsenal for @TheAthleticFC. #ArsecastExtra with @arseblog.com. Real name @jamesmcnicholas. LEZ DOO DIS ๐Ÿ’ฅ

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Iwobi Without Jake
Iwobi Without Jake YouTube video by MoreT

Shoutout @jondbarker.bsky.social for editing a version of Alex Iwobiโ€™s High Performance interview which is entirely devoid of Jake Humphrey

youtu.be/MWVIsnOpGzM

10.03.2026 07:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 80 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What a shame that my chosen showpiece final of Southampton vs. Arsenal will instead be the quarters.*

*only kidding, will take that all day long

09.03.2026 19:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 195 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 15 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Arsecast Extra Episode 685 - 09.03.2026

Arsecast Extra Episode 685 - 09.03.2026

๐ŸŽ™๏ธPODCAST! The 2-1 FA Cup win over Mansfield, 3 at the back, Madueke hot & cold, Eze's springtime goal, Marli Salmon, Max Dowman impresses & what that might mean for his role going forward, listener Qs about Jesus, internationals, Edu, & lots more with @gunnerblog.bsky.social

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09.03.2026 11:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 54 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If you have any questions or topics for discussion for tomorrowโ€™s podcast, please send to me and @gunnerblog.bsky.social with the hashtag #arsecastextra

Recording at 9.30am

08.03.2026 21:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 56 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 58 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Why Arsenal look worse when theyโ€™re winning
Why Arsenal look worse when theyโ€™re winning YouTube video by The Athletic FC

๐ŸŽฅ Enjoyed this chat on Arsenalโ€™s recent issues controlling games.

Been some nervy finishes lately - this video explores some of the tactical reasons as well as the psychological factors.

For @theathleticfc.bsky.social โฌ‡๏ธ

youtu.be/KI12IxcAHaY

08.03.2026 12:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 56 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
"Dowman shines as quarter-finals beckon" - Mansfield 1-2 Arsenal | On the Whistle
"Dowman shines as quarter-finals beckon" - Mansfield 1-2 Arsenal | On the Whistle YouTube video by gunnerblog

๐ŸŽฅ "Dowman shines as quarter-finals beckon" - Mansfield 1-2 Arsenal | On the Whistle

youtu.be/Aio3E28BokA

07.03.2026 15:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 86 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
"Dowman shines as quarter-finals beckon" - Mansfield 1-2 Arsenal | On the Whistle
"Dowman shines as quarter-finals beckon" - Mansfield 1-2 Arsenal | On the Whistle YouTube video by gunnerblog

๐ŸŽฅ "Dowman shines as quarter-finals beckon" - Mansfield 1-2 Arsenal | On the Whistle

youtu.be/Aio3E28BokA

07.03.2026 15:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 86 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€˜Do you want them relegatedโ€™ ๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

The best part of this podcast between @arseblog.com and @gunnerblog.bsky.social

#MindTheGap #Arsenal #Spurs #COYG #AFC #Gunners #EPL #PremierLeague

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05.03.2026 21:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 44 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Handbrake Off: A show about Arsenal: Boring, boring Arsenal Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenalโ€™s 1-0 win away to Brighton on Wednesday.The panel reflect on the outside noise surrounding Arsenal, having perspective in relat...

Who has laid on a bed of nails and torn their own fingernails out in shame because Arsenal dare to be top of the league playing in such a beastly way?

If not, chirpier options are available. Here's Handbrake Off, with @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social and @gunnerblog.bsky.social

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05.03.2026 15:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 99 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Handbrake Off: A show about Arsenal: Boring, boring Arsenal Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenalโ€™s 1-0 win away to Brighton on Wednesday.The panel reflect on the outside noise surrounding Arsenal, having perspective in relat...

๐ŸŽง New episode of #HandbrakeOff with @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social and @amylawrence.bsky.social on the win over Brighton, shutting out the external noise, and developing a siege mentality

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05.03.2026 15:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 24 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
"Seven points clear - WHAT A NIGHT!" - Brighton 0-1 Arsenal | On the Whistle
"Seven points clear - WHAT A NIGHT!" - Brighton 0-1 Arsenal | On the Whistle YouTube video by gunnerblog

๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ "Seven points clear - WHAT A NIGHT!" - Brighton 0-1 Arsenal | On the Whistle

youtu.be/9DRB36bqMPE

04.03.2026 22:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 159 ๐Ÿ” 12 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
"Seven points clear - WHAT A NIGHT!" - Brighton 0-1 Arsenal | On the Whistle
"Seven points clear - WHAT A NIGHT!" - Brighton 0-1 Arsenal | On the Whistle YouTube video by gunnerblog

๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ "Seven points clear - WHAT A NIGHT!" - Brighton 0-1 Arsenal | On the Whistle

youtu.be/9DRB36bqMPE

04.03.2026 22:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 159 ๐Ÿ” 12 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Brighton 0 Arsenal 1 โ€“ A key twist in the Premier League race? Arsenal win as Man City draw With Arsenal and Manchester City both kicking off at the same time, James McNicholas analyses a key game in the Premier League title race

What a night for Arsenal fans:

๐Ÿ”ด 7 points clear after a nail-biting 90 mins
โšช๏ธ Saka scores on his 300th appearance
๐Ÿ”ด City twice surrender lead to draw
โšช๏ธ West Ham win sucks Spurs further into relegation battle

@theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

04.03.2026 21:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 318 ๐Ÿ” 18 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

Living VERY dangerously...

04.03.2026 20:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 69 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Living dangerously here...

04.03.2026 20:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 118 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 14 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿคฃ

04.03.2026 15:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi have run 596km โ€“ but are Arsenalโ€™s marathon men too good to rest? The midfield pair have been so instrumental to the club's success that it is hard for Mikel Arteta to rotate them out

Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi have run a combined 596km for Arsenal this season.

But when every game feels so vital, every point so precious, how difficult is it for Mikel Arteta to commit to resting them?

@theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

04.03.2026 14:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 58 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wolves staying up at Spurs' expense, YLTSI

03.03.2026 22:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 229 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Well, we are the potential league winners. That makes us the poster boys for the league. There is naturally going to be more focus on Arsenal.

03.03.2026 19:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

yes there's a connection

03.03.2026 19:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

fair point. I think the game is losing the creative mavericks I loved to watch growing up. But sports change.

03.03.2026 19:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Probably. But Mikel would do the same if he thought it levelled the playing field.

03.03.2026 19:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

hahahaha

03.03.2026 19:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

yeah, can't/won't happen

03.03.2026 19:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Agreed, that is different. But don't think the comments of Slot/Carrick are like that.

03.03.2026 19:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think the Premier League has a style problem, and to an extent a set-piece problem.

I think the latter needs addressing through law changes - or changes in application of the law.

I don't take offence to managers/pundits discussing that.

Arsenal aren't trying to be loved, they're trying to win.

03.03.2026 19:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 163 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 38 ๐Ÿ“Œ 7
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Mikel Arteta โ€˜upsetโ€™ Arsenal havenโ€™t scored more set-piece goals Arsenal have scored 21 goals from set-pieces this season โ€” the most in the Premier League.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says will continue seeking to be โ€œdominantโ€ in every aspect of the game โ€” including set-pieces.

Also provided fitness updates on Havertz, Odegaard, Rice, Raya & more.

@theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

03.03.2026 15:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 60 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The departure of Arsenalโ€™s technical director was unexpected. What does it mean for the club? James Ellis had developed a reputation as respected leader but his departure perhaps signals a power shift at Arsenal

Arsenalโ€™s technical director James Ellis departed abruptly just seven months into the job.

โ–ช๏ธ What did his role entail?
โ–ช๏ธ Why the sudden exit?
โ–ช๏ธ What does it mean moving forward, particularly for the academy?

My piece for @theathleticfc.bsky.social ๐Ÿ”ดโšช๏ธโฌ‡๏ธ

www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

03.03.2026 08:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 46 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Arsecast Extra Episode 684 - 02.03.2026

Arsecast Extra Episode 684 - 02.03.2026

๐ŸŽ™๏ธPODCAST! The 2-1 win over Chelsea, set-pieces again (olรฉ olรฉ?), corners becoming wrestling, tight margin games in a title race, David Raya's heroics, Arsenal's lack of control v 10 men, Qs about Rice, Trossard, the CL draw, changes to VAR & LOTS more @gunnerblog.bsky.social

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02.03.2026 12:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 67 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

I think he's more like him than Rice/Zubi? But agree not a perfect match

02.03.2026 12:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0