🎧 135 | Merino Double Czechmates Slavia Prague

Another win, another clean sheet—Tabs and Jamie return to unpack Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over Slavia Prague and look ahead to the weekend clash with Sunderland. Jamie confesses to missing the match (with a Champions League trophy sighting as consolation), while Tabs shares parenting woes and ChatGPT legal advice. The duo dive into Mikel Merino’s brace and penalty-box prowess, debate his striker credentials, and reflect on Arsenal’s defensive dominance—now 12 hours and 56 minutes without conceding. They also spotlight Declan Rice’s yellow-card avoidance masterclass and celebrate historic Champions League debuts for 15-year-old Dowman and fellow academy talent Haramun Anous. Plus, a preview chat with Sunderland fan Andy rounds out the episode.🎙️ Topics covered:​Mikel Merino’s two-goal performance and striker debate​Arsenal’s historic clean sheet streak and defensive mentality​David Raya’s calm dominance and record-breaking stats​Declan Rice’s tactical discipline to avoid suspension​Ben White’s controversial penalty moment​TNT Sport’s bizarre commentary glitch​Champions League debuts for Dowman and Haramun Anous​Jamie’s real-life encounter with the Champions League trophy​ChatGPT parenting and employment law advice​Listener & Follower 3 Word Reviews​Preview of Sunderland away, featuring Sunderland fan insightsFollow and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube for your weekly Arsenal fix.THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! COME ON YOU GUNNERS! @ The Grove Everyone is Welcome!Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.Find us on Bluesky, Threads, TikTok and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #SLAARS #MERINO #RICE #UCL #Sunderland