Joining Ian Stone on this post Palace pod it's Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke. On today's show after Rob Holding's hair band caused a stir, we wondered what other Arsenal players could form bands and what kind of music would they play. Then we get into the football and talk about the brilliance of Bukayo, the majesty of Martinelli, and the exuberance of Xhaka - and almost every other player on the pitch! Plus we discuss how the team will be taking the rest of the season, the amount of winners that there are on the pitch, and the way we'd like the international break to go. NOTICE! Next week we'll be doing a Q&A with Amy and Adrian so tweet your questions using #HandbrakeOff or comment on the Athletic App on the podcast section Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining Ian Stone is Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to discuss Arsenal's exit from the Europa League to Sporting CP. Everyone's asking the question: is this exit and blessing in disguise? Well, hear the reasons why it is and why we just need to chill out a little bit about the events and injuries of last night. Adrian and Amy discuss the persistent selection of Fabio Vieira over Emile Smith Rowe and the long term consequences that could have. Plus there's talk about Ian scaring Arteta, Ted Lasso star Brendan Hunt, and we wonder what Kim Kardashian was up to at the Emirates last night too. ** • Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/EPL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Stone is joined by James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke to look back on Arsenal's fabulous win over Fulham. There’s a lot of love for Leandro Trossard. Is the Belgian the best signing of the past January window in the Premier League?  Sunday was also a day for Jesus… as our brilliant Brazilian Gabriel returned from his three month layoff.  The boys discuss the seemingly sudden strength in depth we have in attack after worrying about it for most of the season. And to mark Mikel Arteta’s 100th win as Arsenal manager, we reflect a bit on the journey he’s been through at the club so far to get those 100 victories. ** • Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/EPL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Stone is joined by James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke to look back at Arsenal's fortuitous draw in Lisbon. With the Europa League back in action Mikel Arteta rung the changes and it showed on the pitch, but with some positives along the way. James and Adrian dissect what went on with the first goal Arsenal conceded, the Martinelli run with an oh-so-close moment, and how Arteta's priorities are in line with the supporters. The celebration police are back on our tails following the scenes at the end of the Bournemouth victory so we ask whether we are getting a little ahead of ourselves. And we talk Fulham on Sunday, Cesc returning to the U18s, and the impending return of Gabriel Jesus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining Ian Stone to unpick the most emotional the Emirates has been in some time is Michael Cox and Amy Lawrence. This week the team look at the feels of the victory over Bournemouth, the role of Vieira, and whether Arsenal have now used up all their last minute points. Plus with the women's team defeating Chelsea in the League Cup final we reflect on what that could do for Arsenal's season. And there's a look ahead to Arsenal's match with Sporting CP too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining Ian Stone for a debrief of the 4-0 drubbing of Everton is James McNicholas and Art de Roche. This week there's a discussion on the star wingers Martinelli and Saka, Art professes his love for Leandro, and we note the significance of notching up another clean sheet too. And with the present looking like it's in a pretty good place, there's a chat on the future and which players in particular could be making the step up in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This special podcast has been designed to take you into the crowd at the Emirates Stadium using a technique called binaural audio. To truly immerse yourself please listen on headphones and ideally be in quiet surroundings.  So find your space, and join Amy Lawrence at Arsenal Football Club… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining Ian Stone this week it's Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to talk winning at the King Power, the upcoming clash with Everton, and the starboy Bukayo Saka signing on to a new deal. With another victory under the belt we talk about how Arsenal adapted their tactics, bring out a new character in themselves, and why the January signings of Trossard and Jorginho were key to this specific match. But there's no rest for the club as Wednesday sees them face Everton at the Emirates for tough test that demands a fast start. And with the news from David Ornstein that Bukayo Saka will be signing a new deal, there's chance to revel in his wonder and what he means to the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Art de Roche to take a wide angled lens on the squad, the current perception of the owners, and look abroad to young striker Flo Balogun as he continues to top the french scoring charts. With the fringe players of Arsenal's squad making their impact on games we discuss how significant certain players are, what Vieira's role could be, and whether it's right to over analyse Kieran Tierney's body language. With the government white paper due out on Thursday we look at some it's findings and ask if it's time to reassess opinion on the Kroenkes, especially in light of the football clubs that are for sale at the time being. And Art tells us more about how Flo Balogun is doing in Ligue Un. *** • Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/EPL • Take advantage of MANSCAPED®’s best valued bundle and save 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code EPL23 at Manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to discuss the emotional rollercoaster win that was Aston Villa 2 Arsenal 4. Enjoy reliving every key moment of that game from the terrible first half, to Jorginho's moment of truth, to the poetic justice the footballing gods served up at the end with Emi Martinez heading the ball into his own net. We ask if this is the perfect way to win? Why Zinchenko didn't celebrate his equaliser? And what is the bare minimum requirement from the next block of games? All that plus wonderful moments of karma from down the years too. *** • Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/EPL • Take advantage of MANSCAPED®’s best valued bundle and save 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code EPL23 at Manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Stone is joined by Art de Roche and James McNicholas to look back on Arsenal's home defeat to Man City but to look ahead to how they can turn things around. The panel analyse where Arsenal weren't able to take a grip on the game when they looked like the better team at the break, talk about the shortcomings within in the squad, and whether Arteta's tactical choices paid off. And with Aston Villa right around the corner there needs to be a shift in narrative from four matches without a win, two goals scored and now in second place, what can Arsenal do to regain momentum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to debate the line debacle from the draw against Brentford. This week the panel work out what was going on with VAR, talk about where Arsenal fell short on the pitch, and whether the second half of the season is already catching up with them. There's a look ahead to the tantalising fixture with Man City on Wednesday and the pod get very excited for what is a "proper big game" for possibly the first time at the Emirates. And we enjoy the new artwork that's finally been installed around the stadium too. *** • Building a bet just got easier! Visit livescorebet.com to find out more about how to make your selections today! 18+ only Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché to assess how we’re all feeling, and how we should feel, as the expectations ramp up after each game of this unexpected title challenge.  And speaking of emotions, there are warm words for Mikel Arteta’s public support of the players following the Everton defeat. The panel discuss a tricky looking fixture against a Brentford side who have a great record against the “top six” sides this season. Plus there's discussion about Reiss Nelson giving back to his local community, what Folarin Balogun’s future holds once his incredible time at Reims is done, and Ian delivers potentially the cleverest joke he’s ever done on the pod… *** • Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/epl • Get 6 months of Babbel language learning for free when you purchase a 6 month subscription by entering the code ATHLETIC at babbel.com/play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Stone is joined by Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas on this mixed weekend after Arsenal lost to Everton but saw title rivals Manchester City lose to local rivals Tottenham. The panel discuss where the game at Goodison Park was lost, especially with set pieces. Adrian takes us on a tactical dive through the setup for corners and how it allowed Everton to score a "Burnley" goal. James talks through the inevitable bumps in the road and Arteta's "pathway of roses" too. Plus there's discussion on Martinelli's new contract, Flo Balogun's incredible goal scoring form, and Adrian has some intriguing gossip about Declan Rice too... Produced by Abi Paterson *** • Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/epl • Get 6 months of Babbel language learning for free when you purchase a 6 month subscription by entering the code ATHLETIC at babbel.com/play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Stone is joined by Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas to discuss the transfer window after Arsenal added former Chelsea midfielder Jorginho to their ranks. The panel discuss the differing views of the Italian coming to the club, and why it's a signing that's not to be sniffed at. They talk about the #EduOut brigade that seemed to take over social media on deadline day, and run through the rest of the January business assessing the outgoings and incomings. Plus there's a look ahead to the Everton match at the weekend and how Arsenal can look to take the wind out of the Toffee's sails. Produced by Abi Paterson *** • Get 20% Off and FREE shipping with the code EPL23 at manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas to discuss Arsenal's FA Cup exit to Man City on Friday night. On the show the panel talk about the players who were brought in to the starting XI and the impact they made, the competition for places and the all important need for a defensive midfield replacement. There's a debate on the Brighton to Arsenal transfer conveyor belt and why the prices are so high. And we celebrate the signing of Gabriel Martinelli's new contract as well as Eddie Nketiah's brilliant rise. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Halftime rituals (01.00) PART 2a - Man City 1-0 Arsenal (05.00) PART 2b - Moises Caicedo: will he, won't he? (25.00) PART 3a - Gabriel Martinelli's new contract (31.00) PART 3b - Eddie Nketiah from squad player to first XI (36.00) *** • Get 20% Off and FREE shipping with the code EPL23 at manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining Ian Stone to go through the latest news from Arsenal it's Art de Roche and James McNicholas. On the show they discuss Mikel Arteta and Cesc's comments from the weekend that he has improved many aspects of the training ground at London Colney. We talk about how he's done it and the aspects that have gone into making it an elite place of work. As Arsenal welcome new signing Jakub Kiwior to the fold, we find out about the Polish international and what he will be bringing to the team. And there's a big FA Cup fixture on Friday against Man City, we debate how Arteta might set up to face his old club. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Fun facts (01.00) PART 2 - Artetaverse (03.00) PART 3 - Kiwior and other signings (14.00) PART 4 - Man City preview (27.00) *** • Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/hand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adrian Clarke is joined by Amy Lawrence and Michael Cox to talk all about Arsenal's magnificent win over Manchester United at the Emirates. This week it's all about two Hale End boys Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah as they scored the goals that gave Arsenal the three points. Michael tells how both players are able to succeed so well in their individual roles and take on the opposition so cleanly. We also discuss the impact that Mikel Arteta has had in such a short space of time and why it has worked for him, what his frustrations were as a player at the club, and the things he's brought in as a manager to improve the whole club. And there's a lot of love for Oleksandr Zinchenko who seemed like a "man possessed" on the pitch. The panel also go into the signing of Leandro Trossard and whether Arsenal now have a squad to push on in the league and cup competitions, and there's a chat about the state of the pitches in the women's game too. RUNNING ORDER Part 1 - Last minute winners (01.30) Part 2 - Arsenal 3-2 Manchester United (07.00) Part 3a - Arsenal's squad depth and potential new signings (39.00) Part 3b - The WSL pitches (46.00) Produced by Abi Paterson *** • Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/hand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone this week for a look at Mikel Arteta, Leandro Trossard and superstitions. After James wrote about the end of the #ArtetaOut brigade, the panel discuss how the manage has evolved, the touchpoints that brought the club to where they are today, and whether he is a coach that players will want to come to the club for. Following the news that Arsenal are looking at Brighton midfielder Leandro Trossard, James and Adrian debate how he might fit into the team and what he would be bringing with him as well. And finally after we all punched the air when Casemiro got a yellow card, the team look ahead to the big one at the weekend against Manchester United. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - What happened to #ArtetaOut? (06.30) PART 2 - Transfers (24.00) PART 3 - United preview (36.00) Produced by Abi Paterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining Ian Stone this week to discuss the derby victory over Tottenham is Amy Lawrence and Art de Roche. Spirits are high following Arsenal's slick victory at the weekend, their first at Spurs' ground since 2014 so the panel take a moment to dwell on the little things in the win that particularly pleased. They discuss the star performances of Odegaard, Ramsdale, and Saka but also reflect on what was a sour end to the match. Transfer wise though it has not been a good weekend as key target Mudryk joined Chelsea after the Blues came in and gazumped Arsenal's offer meaning the club now go back to the drawing board for what's left of the January window. And we take a moment to talk about Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the WSL too RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Little moments that pleased (01.00) PART 2 - Tottenham 0-2 Arsenal (06.00) PART 3a - Mudryk hopes dashed (35.00) PART 3b - Arsenal 1-1 Chelsea (44.00) PART 3c - Emirates Artwork (47.00) Produced by Abi Paterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices