E144: “Department Report: Arsenal Breathe, Tuchel Chats Rubbish, and We Grade the Squad”

Arsenal hit the international break with bruises, questions, and a surprising amount of noise — so the boys sit down to break it all apart.We get into Myles Lewis-Skelly vs Thomas Tuchel, Calafiori’s “hip-gate,” and why Italy insist on keeping him hostage for a dead rubber. We also check in on the England U19s, Odegaard’s situation with Norway, and the growing trend of Arsenal players getting targeted by the media.Then it’s on to the big talking point of the week:the Everton fixture chaos, the Palace reschedule, and whether Arsenal have quietly signalled their intention to go for all four competitions. Spoiler: the logistics for travelling fans is messy.In Part Two, the lads deliver mid-season department report cards — grading every unit of the squad from goalkeeper to coaching staff — before Justin drops a perfectly timed Six-Pack on the best international breaks in Arsenal history.Plus: Saka’s leadership, Haaland chat, City’s 115-plus charges, and whether Arteta’s obsession with winning everything is genius… or slightly terrifying.Stay locked. Arsenal returns soon — and the run ahead is huge.Chapters:(00:00) – Arteta’s Non-Negotiables Intro(00:52) – England U19s: Max Dowman’s Penalty Debate(02:18) – Calafiori’s Injury & Italy Drama(03:58) – Players’ Perspective on International Duty?(09:25) – Myles Lewis-Skelly vs Tuchel & England Selection Politics(16:11) – Saka Speaks: “External Noise Changes Like the Weather”(19:56) – Injury Update Round-Up(24:01) – Part Two: Everton Fixture Moved to Saturday Night(30:54) – Arteta’s Ambition: Going for All Four Competitions?(35:19) – Rotation, Trust & Ben White Discussion(38:30) – Department Grades: Goalkeepers(40:48) – Fullbacks(43:26) – Centre-Backs(46:17) – Central Midfield(49:39) – Wide Men (Wingers)(53:10) – Forwards(57:17) – Coaching Staff(01:01:45) – Justin’s Six Pack: Best-Timed International Breaks(01:07:34) – Haaland, City Charges & Title Race Dynamics