🎧 112 | It's Only Preseason But Familiar Concerns

In this jam-packed episode of The Grove, Tabs is joined by Ian (aka @AskCannonPics) on what turns out to be a very memorable — and questionably prioritised — anniversary day. The duo dissect Arsenal’s preseason clash with Spurs in Hong Kong, debating what mattered, what didn’t, and what (or who) gave them the biggest headaches.🗣️ Expect deep dives into:​Arsenal’s defeat to Tottenham — should we care?​Tactical takeaways, Raya's risky distribution, and recurring left-flank frustrations​The Victor G the wardrobe in an Arsenal shirt debuts​Max Dowman: The 15-year-old prodigy lighting up preseason​Martinelli's stagnation — has the time come for tough decisions?​Arteta's subs, fanbase overreactions, and the looming season opener vs Man UnitedPlus: From pitch quality to preseason psychology, Tabs drops parallels between football prep and endurance training while Ian ponders the dangers of Dan Burn on teenage wonderkids.Whether you’re hyped, worried, or just tired of seeing Saka fouled every five minutes, this one’s for you.🔴 #AFC #Arsenal #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #Gunners #NorthLondonDerby #Preseason #VictorGyokeres #MaxDowman #Martinelli #PremierLeagueCOME ON YOU GUNNERS!@ The Grove Everyone is Welcome!Find us on Bluesky, Threads and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to us and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Arsenal, Gunners, COYG, Gooners, AFC