The Grove - An Arsenal Podcast

GW4 After Review: Manchester Derby VAR Controversy, Chelsea Can't Defend & Villa Score But Lose & Spurs STILL Goalless Tabs and Gianluca are back for Game Week 4 of The Grove Podcast's After Review show; the weekly Premier League roundup through an Arsenal lens. In this episode, Tabs and Gianluca break down the biggest talking points from the weekend, including the Manchester derby VAR decision, Chelsea’s defensive collapse, and Spurs’ alarming goal drought. They also touch on standout performances from Hull, Leeds, and Brighton, plus a quick Fantasy Premier League update.The episode also pulls in voice notes from other supporters, giving the review a wider league perspective while keeping the Arsenal lens front and centre.Key topics- The Manchester derby controversy, with Phil Foden’s red card and the oh so very wrong offside call for Erling Haaland’s goal- Manchester United still failed to do enough, even with Manchester City down to 10 men- Coventry’s red card against Brighton and how it swung a game that became much more one-sided afterward- Chelsea’s familiar pattern of scoring early and then collapsing defensively against Hull- Hull’s strong attacking numbers and why their unbeaten start looks more convincing than the table might suggest- Aston Villa’s struggles continuing after another defeat, this time to Nottingham Forest- Bournemouth and Brentford drawing again, with individual errors continuing to hurt Bournemouth- Spurs’ goal drought hitting historic levels, while Everton keep grinding out points- Liverpool’s frustrating 0-0 draw with Fulham despite heavy possession and a stacked attack- Crystal Palace’s worrying start and Ipswich’s growing confidence after another positive result- Leeds’ emphatic win over Newcastle and the case for them as an outside European challenger00:00 - Tabs opens the Game Week 4 review and sets the Arsenal-led agenda01:34 - Arsenal beat Sunderland and the post-match tension around the penalty05:51 - The Manchester derby controversy begins at Old Trafford11:09 - Foden’s red card and Bruno Fernandes’ role in the incident13:03 - Why Haaland’s goal stood and why the VAR process was the real problem15:46 - Accountability, old boys’ clubs, and how VAR could be restructured19:27 - Why Manchester United still failed to take advantage of City going down to 1022:36 - Coventry vs Brighton and the red card that changed the game27:29 - Chelsea’s early goal, then the defensive collapse against Hull29:50 - Hull’s attacking numbers and Chelsea’s long clean-sheet drought30:52 - Aston Villa’s latest setback and Forest’s deserved win34:47 - Bournemouth vs Brentford and the recurring issue of defensive mistakes41:40 - Spurs vs Everton and the continuing goal drought at the new stadium47:41 - Liverpool vs Fulham and Marcus’ voice note on the stalemate52:31 - Palace vs Ipswich, the red card, and Ipswich’s strong start55:03 - Leeds vs Newcastle and the late-night momentum swing at Elland Road59:26 - Highlight and low light of the weekend from Tabs and Gianluca62:24 - League table check-in, next week’s fixtures, and Fantasy Premier League updatesCOYG.----Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #guimares #tzolis #konsa #CHAMPIONSArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE(VIDEO EDIT)

Sunderland Away , Raya’s Heroics, Bruno's Banger & Ipswich Preview Tabs returns, sleep‑deprived, cold‑ridden and fresh off a 500‑mile round trip for Episode 205 of The Grove Podcast, joined by Mitch to break down Arsenal’s hard‑fought 2–0 win at Sunderland and look ahead to Tuesday’s Carabao Cup tie at Ipswich.We start with the reality of a late‑night away day: getting home at 4 a.m., birthday breakfasts instead of beers, and the kind of fatigue only football fans understand. Then it’s straight into the match, Arsenal’s strongest XI, Timber finally back on the bench, and a performance that mixed control, resilience and a few nervy moments.Mitch gives a detailed breakdown of the Ben White injury scare: the taped thigh, the mid‑week niggle, the moment he pulled up, and why Timber’s sudden warm‑up made perfect sense. We discuss what the injury might mean, how long he could be out, and why Arsenal’s habit of passing to limping players needs to stop.Then comes the big talking point: the penalty. Tabs describes the confusion in the away end, Mitch explains the TV angle, and together they dismantle the decision, the grappling, the shirt pull, the VAR transcript, the “matey” commentary, and the judo‑roll nonsense that left Arteta furious. From despair to elation, Raya’s save becomes the highlight of the night: an outrageous leap, a strong hand, and a goalkeeper who continues to prove he’s irreplaceable.There’s praise for Arsenal’s defensive structure, the midfield balance, the game management, and the growing confidence of a team that keeps finding ways to win. And finally, attention turns to Ipswich away; rotation, Timber minutes, Bruno’s involvement, and how Arteta might approach a midweek cup tie after a brutal run of fixtures.A late‑night away day, a controversial penalty, a world‑class save, a goal for the ages and a cup preview.COYG.----Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #guimares #tzolis #konsa #CHAMPIONSArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE(VIDEO EDIT)

A Dominant Display, Missed Chances & Sunderland Preview Tabs returns for Episode 204 of The Grove Podcast, fresh from Naples, to break down Arsenal’s 1–0 Champions League win over Napoli and look ahead to Saturday night’s Premier League trip to Sunderland.We start with the full European away experience: the travel chaos, the safety briefings, the herding, the police escorts, the long bus loops around the city, and the late release back to the port. Tabs shares the highs (including an elite Neapolitan margherita) and the lows (queues, heat, delays, and being treated like cattle), giving listeners a real sense of what following Arsenal abroad can be like.Then Holly from the North Bank Pod (@northbankpod) joins to dissect the match itself, an excellent dominant Arsenal performance that somehow finished 1–0 thanks to a collection of extraordinary missed chances. We talk through the rotation, the players who came in, the left‑side drop‑off without Calafiori and Tzolis, Merino’s quality, Hincapié’s strong showing, and the ongoing debate around Gyökeres: his role, his limitations, and how he fits into an evolving Arsenal attack.Finally, attention turns to Sunderland away, a tricky, physical opponent with a clear identity and a dangerous left side. Tabs brings insight from Sunderland correspondent Andy, and we look at how Arteta might set up for an 8pm Saturday kick‑off that promises intensity and narrative.A European win, a pile of missed chances, and a Premier League preview.COYG.----Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #guimares #tzolis #konsa #CHAMPIONSArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE(VIDEO EDIT)

Beating Chelsea Again & Looking Ahead to Napoli Tabs and Andy return for Episode 203 of The Grove Podcast and it’s a joyous one. Arsenal beat Chelsea again, remain unbeaten after three games, and send that clown‑car club back to West London with nothing but excuses and self‑pity. It’s always sweet, always satisfying, and always worth celebrating.We break down a dominant Arsenal performance at the Emirates: the intensity, the physicality, the control, and the gulf in class that made it feel like men against boys. We talk through the line-up, why Tzolis got the nod, how Odegaard set the tone, and why Kai Havertz continues to torment his former club. There’s praise for Konsa’s superb home debut, the defensive structure, the midfield balance, and the growing confidence of a team that now imposes its football rather than reacting to others.There’s also discussion on Chelsea’s situation the spending, the excuses, the “project”, and why they still look miles behind despite all the noise. Plus a few reflections on the atmosphere, the lack of segregation outside the stadium, and the behaviour of certain Chelsea fans after the match.Then attention turns to Wednesday night: Arsenal’s Champions League opener against Napoli. We look at how Arteta might rotate, who’s likely to come in, and what to expect from a tricky first European fixture of the season.A celebratory episode where beating Chelsea never gets old.COYG.----Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #guimares #tzolis #konsa #CHAMPIONSArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE(VIDEO EDIT)

GW3 After Review: Sunderland Don't Take Their Chances, City Grind, Liverpool Click, Fulham Collapse, Spurs Goalless & Utd Can't Seal The Deal Tabs and Gianluca return for Game Week 3 of the Grove After Review, the weekly Premier League roundup through an Arsenal lens. We start at the G‑Tech, where Tabs was in the stands for Brentford vs Sunderland — a surprisingly brilliant, chaotic 1–1 full of VAR drama, soft penalties, disallowed goals, and Brobbey bullying centre‑backs for 90 minutes. Sunderland flew out the blocks, Brentford rallied, and both sides left feeling half‑robbed and half‑relieved.Then it’s onto Manchester City’s narrow 1–0 over Coventry. Haaland’s header proves the difference, but Coventry impress again, creating chances, hitting the post, and making City sweat far more than expected. City grind, Coventry remain pointless and goalless, but not hopeless.Next up: Liverpool’s first win of the season, a 2–0 at Ipswich. Isaac continues his hot start, Gakpo pulls the strings, and Ipswich show tidy build‑up but no cutting edge. Marcus, our Liverpool correspondent, gives his thoughts, including why he thinks Araújo might actually be good and why Liverpool still look fragile despite the result. We also dive into Fulham vs Crystal Palace, a fun 3–2 full of comical defending, big swings, and Leno having another nightmare. Palace scrape through, Fulham look lightweight, and both sides could easily get dragged into trouble.We cover all the games and there’s also a quick look at the wider Premier League themes: not holding onto leads, promoted sides struggling in the final third, big teams can't find the back of the net and how early‑season patterns are already forming.COYG.----Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #guimares #tzolis #konsa #CHAMPIONSArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE(VIDEO EDIT)

Assessing The Transfer Window, With Chelsea Up NextThe window has slammed shut and Tabs is joined by Jamie to sift through the good and the bad of Arsenal’s summer business, before turning attention to Sunday’s big early season clash against ChelseaWe open with the wider Premier League transfer madness: grotesque fees, private equity money, loopholes, and a market that feels increasingly detached from reality. Jamie breaks down how the new financial rules have shifted power toward clubs with huge non‑football revenue streams, and why the Premier League’s spending now looks so wildly out of sync with Europe.Then it’s onto Arsenal. We evaluate the window with a clear head:Zollis arrives as the lone forward additionKonza strengthens the defenceBruno Guimarães raises the midfield ceilingMLS effectively becomes a new signingAnd three attackers depart: Jesus, Trossard, MartinelliJamie gives the window a 7 to 7.5 out of 10, arguing that Arsenal were ambitious, fast and smart even if they didn’t land the final marquee attacker. We dig into the debate around depth on the left, the reliance on fitness, the knock‑on effect on Saka and Havertz, and whether Arsenal were right to avoid overpaying for players.There’s also a deeper conversation about the striker market: why true ceiling‑raisers barely exist, why Alvarez and Vinícius were the only genuine game‑changers, and why Arsenal’s pursuit of them, even unsuccessfully, still signals ambition.Finally, we turn to Sunday’s opponents: Chelsea, the asset‑trading company masquerading as a football club. We look at their squad build, their early‑season form, and how Arsenal should approach the match with Konza likely to start and the squad now fully focused on football rather than transfers.A window that promised fireworks ends with frustration, nuance and perspective and now it’s time to get back to business on the pitch.COYG.----Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #guimares #tzolis #konsa #CHAMPIONSArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE(VIDEO EDIT)

Celebrating An Away Win Against Villa & Have We Let Arteta & The Players Down? Arsenal are back to doing the most Arsenal thing imaginable: grinding out a tense, nervy, statistically dominant but emotionally chaotic 1–0 away win. Tabs is joined by Andy and Kuziva to break down the victory at Villa Park and to dive straight into the transfer deadline day fallout that has had heads falling off across the fanbase.We start with the match: a controlled but cagey performance, elite defending, and a Saka strike that proved enough. The lads talk through the rhythm of the game, Villa’s mid‑to‑low block, the slower patterns in the first half, and why Arsenal looked more cautious than in the opening two fixtures. There’s discussion on Miles Lewis‑Skelly’s more conservative role, the right‑side dominance, and how Villa’s setup forced Arsenal into patience rather than chaos.The subs get a big spotlight:Bruno’s excellent cameo, threading passes and instantly looking at homeZubimendi’s calming five‑minute masterclassEze’s impactKonza’s assured introductionMosquera’s knock (and why it’s nothing serious)Then we get into the refereeing because it was impossible not to. Tabs, Andy and Kuziva dissect one of the worst officiating performances we’ve seen in a long time: inconsistency, crowd bookings, missed fouls, bizarre advantage calls, and the Bruno penalty incident that somehow wasn’t given. When both sets of fans leave angry, you know the ref has had a shocker.And then… Transfer Deadline Day.Did Arsenal do enough?Should we have added a forward?Are we one Havertz injury away from trouble?Or is this squad, even without new arrivals, strong enough to defend the title?It’s a lively, honest, passionate discussion about ambition, risk, squad building, and the fine margins that define elite football.A gritty win, a quiet deadline day, and a big question hanging over the club.COYG.----Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #guimares #tzolis #konsa #CHAMPIONSArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE(VIDEO EDIT)

AFTER REVIEW GW2 : Spurs Collapse Again, Liverpool Stumble, United Get 'Lucky' Tabs and Gianluca return for Game Week 2 of The Grove's "After Review" podcast, the weekly Premier League roundup through an Arsenal lens. We start with a quick thank‑you for the lovely feedback on the debut episode, then dive straight into the weekend’s action but not before Gianluca opens a surprise gift: a custom Arsenal “After Review” clock from listener Martin at Classic Football Clocks @ClassFootyClock. A perfect addition to his uni digs.Then it’s onto the football, and there’s only one place to begin: Tottenham 0–2 Newcastle. We break down the pre‑match hype, the “Spud Bros” misplaced optimism, the stadium announcer’s chest‑thumping, and how quickly it all fell apart. Spurs dominate possession, create little, collapse after half‑time, and get booed off in their first home league game. Newcastle, meanwhile, execute their game plan perfectly — organised, sharp on the break, and quietly impressive across two tough opening fixtures. We also hear from Elliot, our Spurs correspondent, who gives a brutally honest view from the other side.Next up: Liverpool 2–2 Nottingham Forest. Another slow, scrappy Liverpool performance, another comeback, another late equaliser. We talk through their full‑back issues, the midfield gaps, the lack of control, and how Forest exposed them repeatedly. Gakpo’s brilliance, Isaac’s tap‑in, and the growing sense that Liverpool are papering over cracks rather than solving them.There’s also a quick look at the wider Premier League themes: Forest’s improvement, Newcastle’s resilience, Spurs’ cultural rot, and how early‑season patterns are already emerging.Plus, a brief Arsenal detour Jesus, Vieira and Martinelli all departing on the same day and what that means for squad depth, the left‑hand side, and whether Arsenal might still move in the final hours of the window.It’s another sharp, schadenfreude‑rich After Review: analysis, nonsense, rival pain, and Arsenal‑coloured commentary.COYG.----Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected] Football Clocks @ClassFootyClock🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #guimares #tzolis #konsa #CHAMPIONSArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE(VIDEO EDIT)

UCL DRAW REACTION, TRANSFER MUSINGS & AN ASTON VILLA AWAY PREVIEW It’s a milestone episode — 200 — and Tabs is joined by Jamie to celebrate with a packed show: Champions League draw reaction, transfer sagas, Aston Villa preview, and a little origin story of The Grove.We start with the brand‑new Champions League league‑phase draw, which dropped minutes before recording. Tabs reveals the fixtures live to Jamie: Real Madrid at home, Bayern away, Dortmund, Betis, Lille, Napoli, Slavia Prague and Sabah. We talk through the difficulty of the draw, the travel, the away allocations, the timing, and how the new format shapes Arsenal’s path. There’s chat about the luck of last year’s knockout run, the importance of finishing top eight, and how early fixtures against Bayern or Madrid could actually favour Arsenal.Then it’s onto transfers. Reiss Nelson’s contract termination is confirmed — we reflect on his Arsenal journey, the Bournemouth moment, and why a clean break makes sense. The Martinelli situation takes centre stage: the noise, the handling, the fee, the Saudi interest, the emotional side, and the cold business reality. We discuss whether Arsenal have outgrown him, whether the club could have managed it better, and how Arteta and Berta operate in these moments.We also get into the Julián Álvarez chatter — what’s real, what isn’t, why Arsenal are even in the conversation, and whether he’s actually the profile Arteta would push for. Finally, we preview Monday night’s trip to Villa Park. We look at Villa’s chaotic start, their squad losses, their Champions League burden, Emery’s strange comments, and how Arsenal should approach the game. We also discuss whether Konsa should start immediately or ease in behind Mosquera and White.The episode closes with a short origin story: how The Grove WhatsApp group began, how the pod started, and how it grew into 200 episodes of Arsenal chat.COYG.----Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #guimares #tzolis #konsa #CHAMPIONSArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE(VIDEO EDIT)

AFTER REVIEW GW1 : Hull Maul United, Spurs Collapse, Villa Implode.The Grove launches its brand‑new weekly “Afte Review” pod — a look back at the Premier League weekend through an Arsenal lens. Tabs is joined by "The Boy", Gianluca, for the debut episode, and Game Week 1 delivers an absolute feast of schadenfreude.We talk through the new format, the father‑and‑son dynamic, and the joy of watching Match of the Day with the Arsenal trophy lift front and centre. Then it’s straight into the weekend’s carnage.Hull 2–0 Manchester United:United arrive full of optimism… and get mauled by the Tigers. We break down the performance, the midfield issues, the defending, the comedy moments, and the wider mood around Old Trafford. We also hear from our United correspondent Martin, who gives his view on the defeat and the looming Ipswich fixture.Brentford 3–0 Spurs:Spurs spend big, talk big, hype big… and collapse at the G‑Tech. We discuss Brentford’s energy, Tottenham’s passive midfield, their defensive chaos, and the early warning signs for Tottenham's new manager. We also bring in two fan perspectives — Tony (Brentford) and Elliot (Spurs) — for a brilliant contrast in tone.Brighton 4–0 Aston Villa:Villa implode in spectacular fashion. Four goals conceded, a red card, an own goal, Watkins missing, Emery cryptic, and Brighton ruthless. We talk through the meltdown, the squad issues, the departures, the Champions League burden, and whether Villa are heading for a very long season.Newcastle 2–2 Liverpool:A chaotic, scrappy, messy draw at St James’ Park. We look at Liverpool’s midfield gaps, Newcastle’s young engine room, the Isaac boos, the late penalty, and what both sides might look like once they settle.It’s a sharp, punchy, schadenfreude‑heavy review of GW1 — full of laughs, analysis, rival misery, and Arsenal‑coloured commentary.COYG.----Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #guimares #tzolis #konsa #CHAMPIONSArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE(VIDEO EDIT)

ARSENAL 3 - COVENTRY 0 : CHAMPIONS START LIKE CHAMPIONS Arsenal’s title defence begins exactly how you’d want it to: a calm, controlled, comfortable 3–0 win under the lights at the Emirates. Tabs and Andy sit down to break down the opening‑night performance, the key talking points, and what this first glimpse of The Champions tells us about the season ahead.We talk through the feel of the night, the atmosphere, the ease of the performance, and how different it feels to start a Premier League campaign as champions. There’s chat about the pre‑match reveal of Ezri Konsa, what his arrival means for the squad, and whether he should start immediately or ease in behind Mosquera and White.The pod dives into the Coventry game itself: the starting XI, Bruno’s absence, Rice and Saka returning earlier than expected, and how the team looked with Havertz, Saka and Ødegaard all starting together — something that barely happened last season. We discuss the rhythm of the first half, the control, the patterns, and how Arsenal managed Coventry’s threat while creating chances with ease.There’s a deeper look at individual performances: Mosquera’s maturity, Ben White’s energy, Calafiori’s influence, and Ødegaard’s return to conductor mode — sharper, freer, more aggressive, and finally smiling again. We talk about how the structure around him has changed, how the combinations help him, and why he already looks closer to his 22/23 peak.We also touch on the wider squad picture: Bruno’s knock, Rice’s minutes, the midfield depth, and how this early‑season setup might shape the Villa and Chelsea fixtures coming next.It’s a relaxed, upbeat review of a stress‑free win, a strong start, and a reminder that Arsenal look settled, confident and ready to defend their crown.COYG.----Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #guimares #tzolis #konsa #CHAMPIONSArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE(VIDEO EDIT)

CRYSTAL BALLS, RIVALS ASSESSED & COVENTRY TO COME: The Premier League is back. Arsenal begin their title defence on Friday night under the lights at the Emirates, and Tabs is joined by Andy and Ian (aka @arsecannonpics) to look ahead to the 2026/27 campaign with a full set of predictions, projections and pre‑season crystal‑ball gazing.We talk through the mood going into the new season, the feeling of returning as champions, and how different it is to start a campaign with the monkey finally off our backs. There’s chat about the Community Shield glow, the excitement around the squad, and how ready Arsenal actually look heading into matchday one.The pod dives into the the incoming signing of Ezri Konsa. We discuss why the deal makes sense, how he fits the “win‑now” strategy, what he offers immediately with Saliba and Timber out, and how his arrival affects Mosquera, White and the wider defensive structure. There’s also a wider conversation about Arsenal’s transfer approach, the homegrown situation, and the awkward public noise around Nwaneri, Miles Lewis‑Skelly and Martinelli.Then it’s prediction time. The lads reveal their forecasts for the Premier League table, the title race, surprise packages, golden boot contenders, and how Arsenal’s season might unfold. We also take a look at the so‑called rivals — what they’ve done this summer, who’s strengthened, who’s weakened, and who’s realistically fighting for second place.Finally, we preview Coventry: what we know, what we don’t, how they’ve recruited, how they’ll approach the game, and what Arsenal need to do on opening night. It’s a relaxed, fun, season‑launching episode full of optimism, analysis and a healthy dose of The Grove‑style irreverence.COYG.----Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #guimares #tzolis #konsa #CHAMPIONSArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE(VIDEO EDIT)

WE ARE VERY GOOD & WINNING TROPHIES IS FUN Arsenal kicked off the season exactly how champions should by beating Manchester City 3–0 at Wembley and lifting the Community Shield. Tabs and Kuziva sit down to unpack what the win actually means, how Arsenal looked, how City looked, and what this performance tells us heading into the Premier League opener.We talk through the feel of the day, the confidence boost, and why this fixture — friendly or not — matters more when you’re the reigning champions. There’s chat about the starting XI, the surprise absences, and how Arteta is juggling fitness, squad limits and early‑season preparation.We break down the big themes from the match, the sharpness of key players, the standout performances from Ødegaard and Tzolis, and MLS' mentality and what a difference a Raya makes. We also touch on what City looked like under their new manager, and why they never really threatened.We round things off with a look at the tactical patterns, the right‑side dominance, the pace issue in midfield, and what this game hinted about the opening weeks of the season — especially with Saliba, Timber, Saka and Rice still building fitness.There’s a final detour into the other part of the Arsenal matchday experience — the ticketing website. Tabs and Kuziva chat about how poor it is for a club like Arsenal to not be able to have a fit for purpose ticketing website and why it's so disrespectful to the fans who spend so much time effort and money trying to support The Arsenal; something needs to be done, it's embarrassing!It’s a relaxed, celebratory review of a comfortable win, a trophy lift, and a reminder that Arsenal are starting the season with momentum, swagger and depth.COYG.----Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaardArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE(VIDEO EDIT)

PRE-SEASON IS DONE...NOW WHAT? Tabs is back from holiday and pre‑season is finally done. The games were flat, the heatwave was ridiculous, and half the squad is still recovering from the longest World Cup ever but now things get serious. Jamie joins to break down what we learned, what we didn’t, and what actually matters heading into the new Premier League season.Pre‑Season Overview Arsenal beat Girona, lost to Betis and Dortmund, drew with Como, and played a behind‑closed‑doors friendly. With so many players away, pre‑season was more about fitness than form. Hale End kids like MLS, Dowman, Salmon and Nwaneri impressed, while Tzolis looked the most “ready” of the new faces.Highlights & Lowlights Tzolis’ versatility, two‑footedness and set‑piece quality stood out. Ben White’s return was important given Timber and Saliba’s absences. Meslier looked sharp and has likely overtaken Kepa as No.2. Defensive shakiness vs Betis and Dortmund was noted but contextualised; missing Rice, Saka, Saliba, Timber, Raya, Ødegaard and more.Transfers & Squad Shape This is where things get interesting. Bruno Guimarães arrives as a major reinforcement, giving Arsenal a midfield of Bruno, Merino, Zubimendi and MLS before Rice even returns. We discuss what Bruno actually offers; progression, aggression, end product, and the ability to play with or instead of Rice.MLS is now a genuine midfield option, not just a cameo kid. His presence changes rotation, changes depth, but is he surplus to requirements? Do we cash in? Rumours of touting to Chelsea & Man Utd ... there's no smoke without fire. Hale End bond v The Business of Football.Martinelli’s situation gets a proper look too: why his PL output dipped, why his Champions League numbers were elite, and why the tactical environment last season didn’t suit him. With Bruno, Calafiori, Ødegaard and Havertz all fit, we talk about whether Martinelli could bounce back or do we cash in for a decent fee?We also cover the right‑hand side of defence: Mosquera + White will be the pairing until Saliba and Timber return. We talk about how that might hold up, and what type of reinforcements may be neededAre Arsenal Ready? Probably not fully; but neither is anyone else. The World Cup has left the entire league undercooked. Arsenal’s opening fixtures (Coventry, Villa, Chelsea, Brighton, Sunderland) will require patience and smart rotation. The key is not giving rivals a leg‑up and managing fitness carefully. Nine or ten points from the first five games, plus beating Chelsea, would be a strong start.Community Shield Preview Still technically pre‑season, but a useful test. Arsenal will be leggy, City will be leggy, and the result won’t define anything but it will be fun to win and will give clues about early‑season combinations.Closing Pre‑season is done. The real stuff starts now. Arsenal look settled, experienced, and ready to grind through the early fixtures before hitting stride. As always: like, subscribe, follow @thegroveafc, and enjoy the ride.COYG.----Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaardArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE(VIDEO EDIT)

"COSTA BRAVA CHAMPIONS" - YOU'LL NEVER SING THAT!!! Episode 195 reviews Arsenal’s first proper outing of the summer a comfortable, confident 4–1 win over Girona that officially kicks off pre‑season and the march toward club football world domination. Tabs is joined by Ian (@arsecannonpics) to break down the match, the Hale End takeover, the transfer noise and what’s coming next.The pair dig into:Girona Review A strong starting XI mixed non‑World Cup players with early returners, and it was great to see Ben White back after his injury scare. Timber’s continued absence remains a worry, but this game offered important minutes for players who will be covering early‑season gaps.Highlights & Lowlights Dowman stole the show with an assist and a goal. Tzolis looked lively and confident on the left. Meslier made sharp saves (despite Perry Groves calling him “Kepa” all night). Hale End kids impressed across the board.Lowlights: Nelson and Vieira still floating around the fringes.Match Breakdown Havertz opened the scoring after a brilliant Dowman turn and pass. Tzolis added a second with a deflected finish. Girona pulled one back from a corner before Dowman made it 3–1 with a composed strike. Jesus capitalised on Ben White’s tackle to make it 4–1. The game fizzled into fitness‑mode once the conveyor belt of subs arrived.Transfers Bruno Guimarães — Deal close: £70m + add‑ons. Medical reportedly imminent. He brings passion, energy, leadership, and title hunger. Newcastle look like they’re imploding — manager gone, best players sold, Tindall out. Could be a very funny season up there.Vinícius Júnior — Madrid’s final offer is on the table. Vini reportedly interested in Arsenal’s proposal. Now it’s down to who blinks first. Dreaming is allowed.Nørgaard — Off to Everton for £7m. Under‑used but a great character. 101 Premier League minutes → Premier League champion. Wish him well.MLS Rumours — Manchester United “enquired”. Arsenal politely told them to absolutely do one.Costa Brava Cup: one trophy down, five to go. More pre‑season action coming after the Como match. Like, subscribe, follow @thegroveafc, and keep spreading the word; listener numbers are growing fast.COYG.----Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaardArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE(VIDEO EDIT)

I CAME, I VINNIED, I CONQUEREDEpisode 194 dives straight into the biggest, loudest, most ambitious rumour of Arsenal’s summer: Vinícius Júnior to Arsenal. Tabs is joined by Kusiva to unpack the madness, the hope, the implications, and the tiny sliver of possibility that has sent the fanbase into meltdown.The pair explore:​is Vinícius actually that good?​why he doesn’t always “pop” on screen compared to Mbappé, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia​his outrageous Real Madrid numbers: goals, assists, Champions League output​the “big‑game player” factor and why Arsenal desperately need one​how he fits Arteta’s structure + the flair Arsenal currently lack​why this is a once‑in‑a‑generation market opportunity​the Real Madrid contract stalemate, Mourinho factor, and the club’s financial squeeze​whether Arsenal are being used… or whether there’s a real opening​what signing Vinícius would say about Arsenal’s ambition, identity, and place in world football​the dynasty conversation: what comes after winning the league​can Arsenal afford to chase a unicorn without missing out elsewhere?​how Berta’s “spinning plates” approach applies to elite targets​the ego dynamics of second‑choice players like Barcola​whether Arsenal must stay in the race until the very last second​the commercial explosion if Vinícius ever walked into the Armoury​why Arsenal — not City, not PSG — are the only realistic destination outside Madrid​Tzolis, Martinelli, squad depth, and the left‑side rebuild​Bruno Guimarães inching close ... or is it?​the wider strategy: ceiling‑raisers vs floor‑raisers​how Arsenal’s status as Premier League champions changes the marketFollow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaardArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE(VIDEO EDIT)

WC26 Ends, Arsenal Begins: Pre‑Season Starts & Transfer Talk Heats UpEpisode 193 marks the end of a eventful, colourful, occasionally ridiculous World Cup and the start of something far more important: Arsenal’s pre‑season. Tabs and Andy dive into the tournament’s finale, Spain’s deserved triumph, Argentina’s shithousery, and the Arsenal angles that matter now the dust has settled.The pair break down:why Spain were the most complete team in the tournamentthe Arsenal lens: Merino’s impact, Zubimendi’s minutes, Raya’s conesthe missed Merino header that had every Arsenal fan out of their seatArgentina’s approach, the Enzo meltdown, and the post‑match chaosthe Americanised halftime circus and the Infantino–Trump sideshowTuchel’s semi‑final disasterclassthe utterly pointless “bronze medal match”Saka and Rice starting in Miami heat — and why it infuriated Arsenal fansthe wider question: should players self‑exclude from meaningless internationals?familiar and unfamiliar faces returning to Sobhawho looks fit, who looks tired, and who looks very tannedearly impressions of the squad before the internationals returnwhat Arteta will prioritise in the first two weeksthe latest whispers, links and movementwho might be sold, who might arrive, and what positions need urgencyhow the World Cup has delayed or complicated certain dealsthe big question: are Arsenal moving fast enough?It’s a mix of World Cup fallout, Arsenal pre‑season excitement, transfer speculation, and a healthy dose of Grove‑style honesty.WC26 is over. Arsenal’s summer starts now.🔴 Spain’s World Cup Win⚪ England’s Bronze Match & Arsenal Concerns🔴 Arsenal Pre‑Season Begins⚪ Transfer Talk & Summer Rumours--Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaardArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE(VIDEO EDIT)

In Berta We Trust… Or Do We?Episode 192 checks in on Arsenal’s summer, the rumours, the silence, the anxiety, and the growing debate around how the club is operating in the market. Tabs is joined by Andy to sift through the latest transfer noise, the World Cup distractions, and the big question hovering over the fanbase: do we actually trust Andrea Berta to run this window?The pair dig into:The latest from the World Cup Scotland’s exit and the “fear factor” conversationhow DRC, Cabo Verde and Curaçao exposed Scotland’s approachEngland’s run, Bellingham’s star power, and the spider‑cam controversyRice’s illness, Saka’s managed minutes, Madueke’s criticismTransfers, Rumours & Market Moodthe slow start to Arsenal’s window and why fans are twitching3rd choice keep good, 2nd choce keeper badthe Trossard sale and what it signals for the left sidethe ongoing links to Rogers, Barcola, Tzolis, Guimares and othershow injuries at the World Cup complicate early‑season planningwhether Arsenal can afford to wait… or need to act nowthe contrast between Arsenal’s patience and other clubs’ early movesthe “depth vs. ceiling” debate heading into a title defenceBerta's Businesswhether last summer’s window was genuinely good or simply “good enough”how much of that window was actually Berta’s workthe tension between discipline and ditheringthe HandOfArsenal thread that lit up the fanbasewhether Arsenal are moving like Premier League champions… or like a club still scared of overspendingand ultimately: is Berta’s approach the right one for a title defence?It’s a mix of transfer talk, World Cup fallout, squad planning, and a philosophical debate at the heart of the summer:In Berta we trust… or do we?--Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaardArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE(VIDEO EDIT)

Get the lowdown on the Medical staff changes & How the World Cup will impact pre-season and the opening games of the season.Episode 191 digs into one of the most important — and least understood — parts of Arsenal’s off‑season: the sweeping changes to the club’s medical and performance department. Tabs is joined by friend of the pod Dr. Andrew Mitchell, a sports‑science academic and biomechanics specialist who has worked with Arsenal’s medical team, to unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes.Together they explore:the departures of key medical and performance staffthe arrivals of Abrantes, Angulo, Gomez and otherswhat these roles actually do day‑to‑dayhow decisions are made around fitness, load, recovery and return‑to‑playwhy injuries have been such a persistent issuehow much responsibility lies with the medical team vs. Artetathe “red zone”, repeat‑sprint demands, travel load and matchday intensitythe World Cup effect: Rice’s ice packs, Saka’s training issues, and what this means for Augustwhy Arsenal may need “bodies” early in the season before the main XI is fully availablehow the new structure might improve resilience, rehab and long‑term player availabilityPlus: reaction to Trossard’s departure, what it means for the left side, and how Arsenal might rebuild that part of the attack.It’s detailed, educational, honest and packed with insight — the kind of episode that makes you smarter about the game and what actually goes into keeping elite footballers fit.--Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaardArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE(VIDEO EDIT)

Stars, Stripes & The Arsenal: World Cup Buzz & Arsenal's Fandom in American Episode 190 dives into the heart of the World Cup in North America — how it’s being received, how it’s transforming football culture in the US, and how Arsenal’s American fanbase is exploding in real time. Tabs is joined by New Jersey‑based substack writer and massive Arsenal supporter Carla Espinal, whose work on Football Without Borders has become essential reading for anyone interested in the sport’s global growth & being an Arsenal fan in the US.Together they explore:the USMNT’s dramatic run to the Round of 16Balogun’s red card, resilience, and the team’s new identityPochettino’s impact and why the US finally feels “connected” to its national teamthe massive surge in American viewership — and why the Premier League will be the biggest winnerthe atmosphere in US cities: flags, shirts, fan zones, and football everywherethe World Cup’s cultural takeover of baseball stadiums, bars, and neighbourhoodsthe darker side: immigration issues, ICE fears, ticket price gouging, and FIFA’s manipulation of resale marketshow Messi, MLS, and potential moves for US stars could reshape the leaguewhat it’s really like to be an Arsenal fan in America — especially now that Arsenal are championsIt’s insightful, global, political, cultural, and very Arsenal — a look at how the world’s biggest tournament is reshaping football in the United States and pulling Arsenal deeper into the American sporting landscape.--Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected] Espinal: @carlaespinal (Instagram & Threads) - https://footballwithoutborders.substack.com/🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaardArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE(VIDEO EDIT)

THE FIXTURES ARE OUT & BEFORE YOU KNOW IT WE'LL BE DEFENDING OUR TITLEEpisode 189 looks ahead to Arsenal’s title defence as the 2026/27 Premier League fixtures drop and Tabs and Andy dive into them.The FA have once again conspired against Arsenal by forcing us to play every team home and away. Outrageous. But we analyse it anyway.The pair break down:the opening run, the tricky patches, the festive chaosthe Community Shield vs City (how much do we actually care?)where the Champions League and domestic cups might collidethe impact of the World Cup on squad availability and early‑season rhythmthe games that jump out, the away days to circle, and the moments that feel like title‑decidershow the World Cup has (or hasn’t) grabbed us so farScotland’s campaign, England’s form, and the Arsenal players involvedthe injury fears, the scheduling madness, and the countdown to pre‑seasonThe fixtures are out.The countdown begins.Fifty‑odd days until we go again.--Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaardArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE(VIDEO EDIT)

Arsenal squad depth, transfers and World Cup 2026 chat - who's in, who's out what will the World Cup mean for Arsenal players. Episode 188 kicks off the summer with a deep dive into Arsenal’s squad, who should stay, who might go, who we’re open to offers for, and what the club needs to do to stay ahead of the pack in 2026/27. Tabs is joined by Andy for a full squad audit just hours before the World Cup begins… and before six weeks of wincing every time an Arsenal player goes into a tackle.The pair break down:the goalkeeping situation (Raya locked in, Kepa’s clause, Setford’s readiness)the right‑back picture: Timber, Mosquera, Salmon… and the Ben White dilemmathe centre‑back depth and what it means for the summermidfield structure: Rice, Zubimendi, MLS, Odegaard, and the need for more technical qualitythe forward line and why Arsenal need ceiling‑raisers, not just depthwhat “eye‑catching business” might actually meanhow Arsenal’s title win changes the transfer market dynamicthe Koenke's appetite to go back‑to‑backthe World Cup: Scotland’s chances, England’s injuries, and the Infantino‑Trump circus ... and what it might mean for the 26/27 season--Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaardArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE(VIDEO EDIT)

ARSENAL 2025/26 END OF SEASON REVIEW & AWARDS Episode 187 is the big one, the end of season review and awards show after one of the most dramatic, stressful, and ultimately glorious Arsenal seasons of our lives. Tabs is joined by Jamie and Andy to look back at the nine‑month rollercoaster that delivered a Premier League title, a Champions League final, and enough emotional turbulence to last a lifetime.The trio dig into:the highs, lows and heart‑rate spikes of the 2025/26 campaignwhy this was both a 9.5/10 season and also the least fun season under Artetathe Champions League heartbreak and how long it took to recoverthe parade, the carnival, the curried goat, the rave in the side streetsthe Budapest travel trauma (Austrian Air, crack‑den accommodation, threats from Booking.com Host…)the emotional crash after weeks of adrenalinewhat this season means for next season — freedom, confidence, and a different kind of pressurethe full end‑of‑season awards:Player of the SeasonGame of the SeasonGoal of the SeasonMoment of the SeasonSave of the SeasoSigning of the Season and more…It’s reflective, funny, and celebratory episode, the perfect way to close the book on a season that took years off our lives and gave us memories we’ll never forget.Arsenal are champions. Again. And reviewing it feels just as good. --Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaardArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE(VIDEO EDIT)

Budapest, The Final & The Parade — Processing It All Episode 186 is the first pod after the end of the season - the Champions League final, the parade, the travel chaos, the exhaustion, the pride, the heartbreak, and the emotional comedown after nine months of the most intense Arsenal season of our lives. Tabs is joined by Ian and Mitch to look back on the full Budapest experience: the travel madness (planes, trains, coaches, detours, delays)the beauty of the city and how welcoming the locals werethe fan park, the atmosphere, the joy, the calm before the stormthe surreal moment of walking into the stadium for a Champions League finalthe emotion, the nostalgia, the family memoriesthe game itself — the early goal, the tension, the heartbreakthe pride in the team and the journeythe post‑match scenesthe parade in Islington and what it meant to the fanbasethe feeling of a season finally ending after months of stress, joy and adrenaline There’s reflection, laughter, sadness, gratitude — and the shared sense that this season has taken something out of all of us… in the best possible way. Arsenal didn’t get the ending we dreamed of in Budapest.But what a journey. What a team. What a season. Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaardArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE(VIDEO EDIT)

Arsenal v PSG — Champions League Final Preview from Budapest : Episode 185 is a special one — Tabs and Ian are together in person in Budapest, recording from their apartment on the eve of the biggest club game in Arsenal’s history. After a week of Premier League title celebrations, trophy lifts, content overload and emotional burnout, attention finally turns to Saturday’s Champions League final against Paris Saint‑Germain.The pair talk through:the surreal travel routes that somehow led them to arrive at the exact same timethe privilege of being among the lucky few with ticketsmemories of the 2006 final and how painful it still islast year’s PSG semi‑final and why the tie was closer than people rememberhow different Arsenal are now compared to that injury‑ravaged squadthe matchup: best attack in Europe vs best defence in Europehow Arsenal might approach the game — Premier League Arsenal or Champions League Arsenalthe lineup debate: Timber or Mosquera? Zubimendi or MLS? Odegaard guaranteed?the nerves, the excitement, the disbeliefthe simple joy of just being there for a moment like thisThis is a warm, funny, slightly chaotic, deeply emotional episode — two Arsenal fans in Budapest, soaking in the moment, trying to process the scale of what’s about to happen.Arsenal. PSG. Budapest.The Champions League final.It doesn’t get bigger.Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaardArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE(VIDEO EDIT)

CHAMPIONS: Trophy Lift, Palace Away, The Joy Overload & The Mind Turns to the Champions League Final Episode 184 is the first post‑trophy‑lift pod — and Tabs is joined by Andy to reflect on a week of pure, relentless, overwhelming Arsenal joy. From winning the league on Tuesday to lifting the trophy at Selhurst Park on Sunday, it’s been a blur of celebrations, content, group chats, photos, videos, memes, and emotional overload. Tabs admits he’s nearly reached “Arsenal saturation point” — exhausted from happiness, scrolling, and endorphins — and he’s not alone.The pair look back on:the Palace game (aka the most pressure‑free match in years)the sunshine, the vibes, the pre‑season‑friendly energythe rotated XI and why Zubimendi at right‑back might matterMax becoming the youngest Premier League starter everJesus doing Jesus things, Madueke’s volley and the perfect “Arsenal 2026” set‑piece sign‑offwhy it's perfect finishing with a winthe trophy lift and the scenes in South London and North Londonthe endless content, the thumb RSI, the emotional burnoutthe final league table and how comfortable it looks in hindsightbeating City fair and square — and why it mattersthe difference between Arsenal’s celebrations and City’show this fanbase will help attract playersthe looming Champions League finalThis is a warm, funny, reflective episode — the comedown after the chaos, the moment where the scale of what Arsenal have done really starts to sink in.Arsenal are champions. Still. And it still feels unbelievable.Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaardArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS(VIDEO EDIT)

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS MY FRIENDS!! Reflecting on The Joy, The Celebrations, The Journey & The Final 2 Games ... It certainly was not done and it all worked out! Episode 183 is all about basking — properly basking — in the glory of Arsenal becoming Premier League Champions. Tabs is joined by Jamie, Kuziva and Andy for a reflective, emotional, and fun look back at the last few days : the Burnley nerves, the Bournemouth–City rollercoaster, the tears, the hugs, the content overload, and the surreal feeling of waking up and remembering, oh yeah… we’re champions!The crew visit:​the Burnley game and the final 1–0 grind of the run‑in​the nerves, the fear, the Ward‑Prowse free‑kick panic​the lap of appreciation and the love for Arteta​Bournemouth v City and how each of them lived through it​Tabs lying face‑down in the garden​the Savinho moment and the collective heart failure​the players celebrating together at the training ground​the endless scrolling, the thumb RSI, the memes, the TikToks, the Reels​the joy of finally being champions after 22 years​how we got here and what it means​the sense that this is only the beginningAnd yes — there is a Palace preview… sort of. Nobody really cares, but we touch on it anyway.This is a warm, joyful, reflective episode , the calm after the wild celebrations, the moment where it all starts to sink in. Arsenal are CHAMPIONS. Say it again. Let it land. Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected] to : ALGooner @AlGreen165 on X for the Champions song🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaardArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS(VIDEO EDIT)

Arsenal Are Champions — Tears, Fun, Joy & Champagne on HOTPRecorded just 20 minutes after the final whistle, this is the most emotional, joyous episode in HOTP & The Grove Podcast history — because Arsenal are Premier League CHAMPIONS.Tabs is joined by Jamie, Ian (aka @arsecannonpics), Mitch, Kuziva and young Gianluca for a raw, unfiltered, heart‑on‑the-sleeve reaction to the moment Arsenal finally lifted the crown after 22 long years. There’s laughter, celebration, crying, champagne explosions, broken streams, people leaving and rejoining the call, and a father‑son hug that nearly took out the garden furniture.The crew relive:Bournemouth doing the businessCity bottling it when it matteredthe players celebrating together at the training groundthe emotional release after years of near‑missesthe journey from Arteta’s first programme to lifting the leaguethe dynasty talk — and why this feels like the beginningthe pride in a team that did it clean, did it right, and did it togetherthe relief of not needing to care about Palace awaythe joy of Arsenal fans around the world finally getting their momentThis is not analysis.This is not calm.This is pure, unfiltered joy.Arsenal are champions of England.Let that sink in.Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaardArsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

Arsenal v Burnley Preview : Take nothing for granted. Get the job done . Just win (and score a few please!) Episode 182 begins with Tabs and Ian (aka @arsecannonpics) still recovering from the undercover chaos at the London Stadium, the stress, the silence, the pretending, the VAR heart attack, and the surreal moment they finally celebrated Arsenal’s winner 20 minutes away from the ground. With that madness behind them, attention turns to the final home game of the season: Burnley at the Emirates.Tabs and Ian break down the state of the squad after West Ham, including the worrying Ben White injury, Mosquera's likely involvement, and whether this is the moment for Odegaard to return to the XI to build rhythm ahead of PSG. They also look at Arsenal’s recent run — five wins, one goal conceded since the defeat to City — and how the team have committed to grinding out whatever scoreline gets them over the line.There’s also the small matter of Manchester City beating Crystal Palace, keeping the pressure sky‑high and ensuring Arsenal must be perfect from here.And then there’s the other mission:the failed reconnaissance trip to Selhurst Park — “Project Trophy Lift at the Palace” — where Tabs and Ian scouted the ground, the routes, the vibes… only for Palace to ruin the plan by not doing their part. The hope now is that the team succeed where the scouting party didn’t.The episode covers:, the undercover West Ham adventurethe Ben White injury and right‑back dilemmaMascara, Hincapié, and potential rotationOdegaard’s minutes and the Champions League factorHavertz vs Gyökeres for BurnleyBurnley’s dreadful away record and defensive collapseManchester City’s win at Palace and what it meansthe nerves of the run‑in: 2 games, 180 minutes, no excusesthe Selhurst Park spying mission and the dream of a trophy lift in enemy territoryArsenal have a rare opportunity: relegated Burnley at home, Palace away with nothing to play for, and the title still within reach. It’s simple — win, score, Champions!Two games.Six points.10,800 seconds.Everything on the line.Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaardArsenal podcast, Arsenal Burnley preview, Arsenal title race, Premier League run‑in, Arsenal fan podcast, Burnley relegated, Arsenal predicted lineup, The Grove Podcast(VIDEO EDIT)

West Ham Utd 0 - Arsenal 1 Undercover at the London Stadium: Arsenal Survive West Ham & Late, Late VAR Chaos Episode 181 opens with Tabs still recovering from one of the most stressful endings to a match this season, as Arsenal held on for a massive 1–0 win away at West Ham. If you’re listening to this, you’re probably still somewhere between shaking, laughing, and lying on the floor.Tabs is joined by Kuziva to relive the full emotional rollercoaster — including the surreal experience of watching the match undercover in the West Ham end, unable to celebrate, unable to react, and trying not to get thrown out while Arsenal fans around the stadium were losing their minds.The episode dives into:the undercover away‑end missionthe 94th‑minute VAR drama and why the decision was correctthe meltdown from pundits, goalkeepers’ union, and Arsenal hatersthe stress of the final 15 minutesOdegaard’s game‑changing cameo and perfect assistTrossard’s clutch finishthe Ben White injury and what it meansArteta's in game management & sub dilemathe title race after City’s Brentford escapeand why Arsenal simply refuse to make anything easy this seasonTabs and Kuziva break down the narratives, the officiating, the psychology, and the sheer emotional toll of this run‑in — with two league games and a Champions League final still to come.Arsenal survive. Arsenal stay top. Arsenal keep destiny in their own hands.Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected] podcast, Arsenal West Ham reaction, Arsenal VAR decision, Arsenal title race, Premier League run‑in, Arsenal fan podcast, Odegaard assist, Trossard goal, Ben White injury, The Grove Podcast.🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaard(VIDEO EDIT)

From Budapest Buzz to West Ham Away: Arsenal Reset for the Final Push Arsenal are Champions League finalists and Episode 180 opens with Tabs still riding the high of Tuesday night’s historic win over Atlético Madrid. But with three Premier League games left and the title now officially in Arsenal’s hands, the focus has to snap back to West Ham away.Tabs reflects on the euphoria of reaching the Champions League final, securing a ticket to Budapest, and the surreal feeling of watching Arsenal return to Europe’s biggest stage after 20 years. But the job isn’t done. Not even close.Tabs is joined by Jamie to break down the emotional comedown after Atleti, the title‑race reset after City’s draw at Everton, and how Arsenal’s mindset shifts from celebration to cold, ruthless focus. They discuss West Ham’s deceptive form, the “three games, three wins, champions” equation, and the tactical questions facing Arteta ahead of Sunday.Then Tabs speaks with West Ham fan Adam Leatherbarrow (Dads Our Job TV) for a full opposition perspective, what’s gone wrong for West Ham, what’s gone right recently, how they view Arsenal, and what they expect from the match at the London Stadium.This episode covers:the lingering joy of reaching the Champions League finalhow the Atleti win affects Arsenal’s mentalityCity’s slip at Everton and the title‑race resetWest Ham’s form, motivation and survival fightwhether Arteta sticks with the Fulham/Atleti XIDeclan Rice returning to West Ham with everything on the linewhy this feels like a penalty shootout where City have already hit the postand why Arsenal must now go blow‑for‑blow until the finishArsenal are in a Champions League final. Arsenal are top of the league. Arsenal control their destiny.Now it’s West Ham, Burnley, Palace — and the chance to make history.Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected] Leatherbarrow / Dads Our Job TVhttps://x.com/Dadsourjobtvhttps://youtube.com/@dadsourjobtv?si=7ooKmCN1qckr5STi🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaardArsenal Podcast, Arsenal West Ham preview, Arsenal Champions League final, Arsenal Atlético Madrid reaction, Arsenal title race, Premier League run‑in, Arsenal fan podcast, Declan Rice West Ham return, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast.

Arsenal Reach the Champions League Final After Beating Atlético Madrid | Budapest Awaits | Pre‑West Ham Preview Arsenal are going to the Champions League final and Tabs is absolutely buzzing. After a historic 1–0 win over Atlético Madrid at the Emirates (2–1 on aggregate), the club is heading to Budapest for only the second UCL final in Arsenal’s history, ending a 20‑year wait. This episode is all about joy, catharsis, atmosphere, and what this moment means for the club, the manager, and the fans.Tabs is joined by Jamie to relive every detail of an unforgettable night:the best Emirates atmosphere ever,the emotional release after six years of Arteta’s rebuild,the bravery of the starting XI,the emergence of MLS in midfield at just 19,and the sheer chaos, noise, and belief that carried Arsenal over the line.They also look ahead to who Arsenal might face in the final, Bayern or PSG, and why both options come with their own brand of fear, revenge, and opportunity. Plus: the celebration police, the dressing‑room scenes Declan Rice described as “chaos”, and why this run feels like the culmination of something bigger and more sustainable.To close, the lads briefly turn to the Premier League run‑in and the upcoming West Ham away fixture — because the season isn’t done yet, and the margins are razor thin.Key Talking PointsArsenal reach the 2026 Champions League Final after beating AtléticoThe greatest Emirates atmosphere Tabs has ever experiencedArteta’s bold lineup choices and the rise of MLS in midfieldWhy this final feels bigger than 2006Bayern vs PSG — who do Arsenal want and who do they fearCelebration police, BBC nonsense, and why joy mattersDeclan Rice on the “chaos” in the dressing roomThe emotional weight of Arteta’s six‑year rebuildPremier League contextFollow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaardArsenal Champions League Final, Arsenal Atlético Madrid, Arsenal UCL 2026, Arsenal podcast, Arteta rebuild, Emirates atmosphere, Arsenal Bayern Munich, Arsenal PSG, West Ham vs Arsenal preview, The Grove Podcast.(VIDEO EDIT)

Arsenal 3–0 Fulham: Joy, Control, Fresh Legs… and Atlético Next. Post‑Fulham reaction + Champions League semi‑final second‑leg previewEpisode 178 is a breath of fresh air as Arsenal finally looked like Arsenal again. Tabs and Andy break down a dominant, controlled, stress‑free 3–0 win over Fulham that brought goals, rhythm, confidence, and the return of key players at exactly the right moment.After weeks of tension, anxiety, and grinding out results, this was the performance Arsenal fans desperately needed:Saka back in the XICalafiori returning and transforming the left sideLewis‑Skelly’s breakout performance in midfieldTrossard, Saka and Gyökeres all sharp and livelyNo new injuriesPlayers rested ahead of Atlético MadridTabs and Andy dive deep into the tactical and emotional reset:how Saka’s presence instantly changes the entire attackwhy Calafiori’s return unlocks Arsenal’s structureLewis‑Skelly’s stunning midfield display and what it means for his futurethe Rice–MLS dovetail and the shift towards a 4‑2‑3‑1 shapethe confidence boost after a draining few weekswhy this felt like the “real Arsenal” againThen attention turns to Atlético Madrid at the Emirates — a Champions League semi‑final second leg with everything on the line. The episode previews:who starts in midfield on Tuesdaywhether Arteta sticks or twists tacticallyhow Arsenal can recreate the first‑half control from the first legthe importance of freshness, tempo and early goalswhy the Emirates crowd could be decisiveKey Talking Points:A joyful league win, a rejuvenated squad, and a European night of enormous magnitude ahead.Arsenal 3–0 Fulham: dominance, control, and reliefLewis‑Skelly’s breakout midfield performanceSaka’s return and immediate impactCalafiori’s influence on Arsenal’s attacking structureGyökeres, Trossard and the front line clicking againTactical tweaks: Rice deeper, MLS interchanging, 4‑2‑3‑1 patternsChampions League semi‑final preview: Atlético Madrid at the EmiratesLine‑up dilemmas, rotation, and the emotional stakesFollow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #TOTARS #NLD #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #EPL #havertz #calafiori #norgaardArsenal podcast, Arsenal Fulham reaction, Arsenal 3–0 Fulham, Lewis Skelly midfield, Saka return, Calafiori Arsenal, Champions League semi‑final preview, Arsenal Atlético Madrid, The Grove Podcast.(VIDEO EDIT)

VAR Chaos in Madrid: Arsenal Hold Atlético & Turn Focus to Fulham. Post‑UCL Semi‑Final First Leg Reaction + Premier League Preview . Episode 177 comes straight from Madrid, where Tabs breaks down Arsenal’s 1–1 draw away at Atlético a result that keeps the Champions League semi‑final very much alive, despite one of the most baffling VAR interventions of the season.Tabs goes solo for this one, recording from his windowless Madrid accommodation (a stark contrast to Lisbon) and unpacking a night that had everything: a brilliant first half, a chaotic second half, a stonewall penalty overturned, and a tie that now heads back to the Emirates perfectly poised.This episode covers:the VAR farce that sent the referee to the monitor for a “clear and obvious” error that wasn’tthe away‑day experience in Madrid: stadium, atmosphere, policing, and the surreal calm before kick‑offArsenal’s superb first half: control, composure, and Gyökeres’ ice‑cold penaltythe second‑half storm: Atlético’s intensity, the crowd surge, Griezmann hitting the bar, and Arsenal hanging onthe handball against Ben White — soft, harsh, European nonsensethe overturned penalty on Eze and why VAR is failing the sportthe subs, the tactical shift, and the late chances at both endswhy 1–1 is a very good result and gives Arsenal total clarity for the second legthe belief that Arsenal can finish the job at the Emirates and book a place in BudapestThen it’s onto Fulham at home, a crucial Premier League match sandwiched between the two legs. Tabs breaks down:the rotation dilemmathe physical and emotional toll on the squadFulham’s form, motivation, and European pushthe chance to go six points clear before City next playthe absurdity of the Burnley match being moved to Monday night at short noticewhy Arsenal must take advantage of the schedule and keep the pressure onA huge European night dissected, a huge league game ahead, and a season that refuses to slow down.Atlético 1–1 Arsenal: performance, atmosphere, and VAR controversyGyökeres’ penalty and his standout first‑half displayArsenal’s defensive resilience under pressureThe overturned penalty on EzeThe handball law and UEFA’s inconsistent applicationThe tie heading back to the Emirates — and why Arsenal should feel confidentFulham preview: rotation, recovery, and the title‑race opportunityFixture chaos and the Burnley Monday‑night farceFollow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #TOTARS #NLD #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #EPL #havertz #calafiori #norgaardArsenal podcast, Atlético Madrid vs Arsenal reaction, Champions League semi‑final, VAR controversy, Arsenal UCL analysis, Arsenal Fulham preview, Premier League title race, The Grove Podcast.(VIDEO EDIT)

Post‑Newcastle reaction + Atlético Madrid preview : Arsenal Go Top Again: Nerves, Injuries & A Champions League Semi‑Final Ahead Arsenal are back on top of the Premier League after a brutally tense 1–0 win over Newcastle but my word, they are making us suffer. Episode 176 dives straight into the anxiety, the relief, and the emotional chaos of a victory that felt like it aged every Arsenal fan a decade.Tabs is joined by Kuziva to break down a match defined by:a brilliantly worked short‑corner routine finished by Ezea second half where Arsenal lost controlthe crowd’s nerves spilling onto the pitchOdegaard’s moment of frustration with the fansand the sight of players collapsing to the turf at full‑time like a scene from PlatoonA big story is the injuries. Havertz off with a groin issue. Eze withdrawn after scoring. Zubimendi hobbling. Timber still not back. Arsenal’s squad is stretched to its limit at the worst possible time — with Atlético Madrid arriving at the Emirates on Wednesday for a Champions League semi‑final.Tabs and Kuziva discuss:whether Arsenal can survive four more 1–0sthe fine line between managing minutes and risking playerswhy the team’s effort can’t be questioned, even if the technical level has dippedhow the crowd’s anxiety is feeding opponentsthe tactical impact of losing Havertz and Eze mid‑gamethe bench options (or lack of them)and what this all means for the run‑inArsenal are top. Four league games to go. A Champions League semi‑final on the horizon. The suffering is real but so is the opportunity.Arsenal 1–0 Newcastle: relief, tension, and a huge three pointsEze’s goal + the short‑corner routine that silenced the doubtersHavertz, Eze & Zubimendi injuries — what it means for AtléticoTimber still missing and the squad depth concernsOdegaard vs the crowd: the moment that summed up the tensionArsenal’s technical struggles vs their incredible effortThe title race: four games left, City breathing down our necksChampions League semi‑final preview: Atlético Madrid at the EmiratesArsenal podcast, Arsenal Newcastle reaction, Premier League title race, Arsenal injuries, Havertz injury, Eze goal, Arsenal Atlético Madrid preview, Champions League semi‑final, The Grove Podcast.Key Talking PointsArsenal 1–0 Newcastle: relief, tension, and a huge three pointsEze’s goal + the short‑corner routine that silenced the doubtersHavertz, Eze & Zubimendi injuries — what it means for AtléticoTimber still missing and the squad depth concernsOdegaard vs the crowd: the moment that summed up the tensionArsenal’s technical struggles vs their incredible effortThe title race: four games left, City breathing down our necksChampions League semi‑final preview: Atlético Madrid at the EmiratesThe Gooner Online Article:https://www.onlinegooner.com/articles/view/arsenal-are-three-games-from-champions-league-glory-so-why-are-some-fans-miserableFollow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #TOTARS #NLD #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #EPL #havertz #calafiori #norgaardArsenal podcast, Arsenal Newcastle reaction, Premier League title race, Arsenal injuries, Havertz injury, Eze goal, Arsenal Atlético Madrid preview, Champions League semi‑final, The Grove Podcast.(VIDEO EDIT)

Five games. One shootout. One title race that refuses to die. Belief restored, pressure rising, and a huge chance to go top again : Episode 175 arrives with Arsenal staring down the final stretch: five games to decide the Premier League title. After a bruising few weeks and the gut‑punch at the Etihad, Tabs is back in full belief mode and this episode sets the tone for the run‑in.With City edging ahead on goals scored after beating Burnley, Arsenal now have a massive opportunity: two home games before City next play in the league, meaning the Gunners could be six points clear by the time Guardiola’s side return to action. The title race is tight, tense, and absolutely on.Tabs breaks down the state of play, the psychological reset, and why Arsenal must forget the past and attack the final five games with total clarity. There’s also a fascinating stat from Cartoon Steve Bould comparing the remaining opponents’ goal differences and why Arsenal may have the better chance to rack up goals when it matters most.Then it’s over to Tabs and Andy for a full Arsenal v Newcastle preview:expected lineup decisions (Eze left or central? Zubimendi back in?)the physical battle in midfieldNewcastle’s awful form and injury issuesRamsdale returning to the Emirateshow Arsenal should approach the game tacticallywhy this is a chance to put real pressure back on Cityscore predictions and what a statement win would meanKey Talking PointsArsenal’s title‑race reset after the City defeatWhy belief is back — and why it mattersCity’s win over Burnley and the goal‑difference battleThe “five‑game season” Arteta keeps referencingNewcastle preview: form, injuries, danger men, tactical approachRamsdale’s return and the emotional subplotArsenal’s lineup dilemmas: Eze, Odegaard, Zubimendi, Timber, SakaWhy Arsenal must go “hell for leather” from hereScore predictions and expectations for SaturdayFollow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #TOTARS #NLD #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #EPL #havertz #calafiori #norgaardArsenal podcast, Arsenal Newcastle preview, Premier League title race, Arsenal five‑game shootout, Arsenal analysis, Ramsdale Newcastle return, Arsenal tactics, The Grove Podcast.(VIDEO EDIT)

Processing the Etihad defeat, the title‑race fallout, and what Arsenal must do next : Episode 174 picks up 24hrs after Arsenal’s gut‑punch 2–1 defeat at Manchester City, a result that shifts the title race and leaves the fanbase wrestling with pride in the performance but frustration and the sense of a huge opportunity slipping away. Tabs and Andy dive into the emotional and tactical fallout, the Havertz misses, and the bigger question: how did Arsenal let the season reach this point?The pod explores the performance itself , far better than Bournemouth, Southampton or the Carabao Cup final, but ultimately decided by fine margins. Arsenal pressed bravely, created big moments, and limited City to very little in open play, yet failed to take their chances while Haaland took his. Tabs and Andy break down the midfield battle, the tactical bravery, the counter‑attack moments, and the defensive details that shaped the game.But the conversation quickly widens into the deeper issues:the injury crisis and why Arsenal are running on fumeswhether this is bad luck, over‑playing, training load… or something systemicthe psychological weight of the title racethe “clarity” that now exists for the final five gamesWith Newcastle at home up next, the episode looks ahead to what Arsenal must change, who needs to step up, and why the season is not over — even if City now have the advantage.A raw, honest, cathartic episode about pain, perspective, hope and the fight that remains.Key Talking PointsEmotional fallout from City 2–1 ArsenalHavertz’s header, the missed moments, and the need to be clinicalHow Arsenal let the title race become a must‑win at the EtihadAre Arsenal breaking players? Training load vs bad luckBravery, pressing, midfield battle, counter‑attacksWhy the performance was better — but not enoughTitle‑race maths and the five‑game shootoutFollow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #TOTARS #NLD #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #EPL #havertz #calafiori #norgaardArsenal podcast, Man City vs Arsenal reaction, Premier League title race, Arsenal injuries, Havertz miss, Arsenal Newcastle preview, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast.(VIDEO EDIT)

HOT OFF THE PITCH — Man City 2–1 Arsenal: Fine Margins, Missed Moments & Title Race Reality CheckInstant Reaction to Arsenal’s Defeat at the EtihadArsenal fall 2–1 at the Etihad in a brutal, fine‑margins defeat that shifts the Premier League title race back towards Manchester City. Tabs and Gianluca (The Boy) give their raw, immediate reaction just minutes after full‑time — frustration, emptiness, and the sense of a huge opportunity slipping away.Despite low expectations going in, Arsenal actually showed up: brave pressing, a strong first half, big transitional moments, and a performance far better than Bournemouth, Southampton or the Carabao Cup final. But City took their one big second‑half chance, while Arsenal missed theirs — Havertz’s shot, Martinelli’s rebound, Eze off the post and THAT late 94th‑minute opportunity that could have changed everything.The episode breaks down:the midfield battle lost to Rodri & Bernardothe bravery of the press and why it fadedthe counter‑attack moments Arsenal failed to exploitthe Haaland goal and defensive detailsthe Gabriel–Haaland flashpointthe impact of missing Saka, Timber, Calafiori and Odegaard’s sharpnessthe title‑race maths: five‑game shootout, goal difference pressure, and City’s momentumwhy this is a blow — but not a knockoutFollow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #TOTARS #NLD #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #EPL #havertz #calafiori #norgaardArsenal podcast, Man City vs Arsenal reaction, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Havertz miss, Haaland goal, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch.(VIDEO EDIT)

Arsenal Reach the Champions League Semi‑Finals: Underwhelming Joy and Angst With The City Showdown AheadPost‑Sporting reaction, fan toxicity, Arteta’s message, and the biggest league game in 20 yearsArsenal are into the Champions League semi finals back‑to‑back for the first time in the Club’s history yet parts of the fanbase are acting like we’ve been relegated. In Episode 173, Tabs opens with a passionate, much‑needed reality check about the negativity surrounding the team, before diving into the 0–0 draw with Sporting CP that sealed Arsenal’s place in the final four.Joined by Andy, the pod tackles the strange mood around the club: the anxiety, the frustration, the lack of attacking fluency… and the complete inability of some fans to enjoy a massive achievement. Tabs and Andy discuss why the performance wasn’t perfect, why the context matters, and why dismissing a Champions League semi‑final is madness.They also break down the Sporting second leg:the lineup choices with City in mindMusquera and Hincapié stepping upthe ongoing injury concerns around Saka, Odegaard, Calafiori and Timberthe front‑three issues with Madueke, Martinelli and Gyökeresthe tactical trade‑offs Arteta is making to keep the season aliveAnd then… the big one.The episode shifts to Manchester City away, arguably Arsenal’s biggest league game in two decades. Tabs and Andy discuss the psychological stakes, the tactical dilemmas, the fitness questions, and how Sunday could reshape the Premier League title race.This is Arsenal at the sharp end of the season: tense, imperfect, battered, resilient and still fighting on two fronts.Key Talking PointsTabs’ opening rant: why reaching a Champions League semi‑final mattersFan negativity, online toxicity, and the joy‑drain around the clubArteta’s post‑match comments and the need for perspectiveSporting 0–0 Arsenal: performance, atmosphere, and what actually matteredInjury updates: Saka’s Achilles, Odegaard’s knee, Calafiori, TimberMusquera and Hincapié impressing at full‑backThe front‑three problem: Madueke, Martinelli, GyökeresSquad depth vs squad quality — and why context mattersThe communication gap between club and fansManchester City preview: fitness, tactics, psychology, and the stakesThe double is still on — and Arsenal are still in control of their destinyFollow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafc Find us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafc Email us here: [email protected] --Arsenal podcast, Arsenal Sporting CP reaction, Champions League semi‑final, Arsenal vs Man City preview, Premier League title race, Arteta criticism, Arsenal fanbase reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast.🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #ARSCHE #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #EPL #havertz #calafiori #norgaard #timber #white #norgaard #saliba #UCL #EFLCup #FACup #dowman #salmon

Post-Bournemouth, Pre-Sporting CP Quarter-Final Second Leg Arsenal's title hopes took another painful hit as Tabs, Andy, and Kuziva record a raw, honest reaction to the 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth — and look ahead to the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting CP with a 1-0 advantage from the first leg. With Man City winning 3-0 against Chelsea the same day, the gap is back under threat, and the trio hold nothing back: Are Arsenal finally proving the haters right? Is this bottling it, or something more complex — a rigid system, player fatigue, and a mental block around big moments? The debate cuts deep, covering Arteta's tactical inflexibility, why Bournemouth's mid-block exposed the same vulnerabilities as City's, the devastating impact of injuries to Saka, Ødegaard, and Timber, and whether Arsenal have simply been too good across all four competitions for their squad depth to sustain it. In this episode:Honest post-match reaction to the Bournemouth defeat, The "bottling it" debate: mentality problem, structural rigidity, or both?Why Arsenal's over-reliance on set pieces and inability to create in open play is becoming a real concernLineup analysis: who should have startedFan three-word reviews from across Bluesky, Threads, X, and TikTokLooking ahead to Sporting CP (second leg, Wednesday): predicted lineups, rotation strategy, and the historic opportunity to reach back-to-back Champions League semi-finalsBarca vs Atleti in the semi — who do Arsenal want to face if they get through?Season outlook: can Arsenal turn it around with six games to go and the title still in their hands?Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafc Find us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafc Email us here: [email protected] ---Arsenal vs Bournemouth reactionArsenal Bournemouth 2-1 analysisArsenal loss Bournemouth podcastArsenal title race analysisAre Arsenal bottling the leagueArsenal mentality issuesArsenal tactics analysis ArtetaPremier League title race 2026Arsenal post match reactionWhy Arsenal lost to BournemouthArsenal pressure in title race explainedArsenal set piece tactics analysisMikel Arteta system criticismArsenal vs Bournemouth full breakdownArsenal fan reaction podcastArsenal performance analysis todayArsenal out of form discussionPremier League title race pressure analysisAre Arsenal too reliant on set piecesAFC BournemouthManchester CityChelsea FCMikel ArtetaKai HavertzGabriel MartinelliDavid RayaThe Grove Podcast ArsenalArsenal fan podcastfootball podcast Premier LeagueArsenal match review podcastArsenal discussion showfootball analysis podcastArsenal bottling debateArsenal collapse title raceArteta under pressureArsenal crisis or blipArsenal fans reaction meltdownPremier League dramaWhy Arsenal lost to BournemouthArsenal pressure in title race explainedArsenal set piece tactics analysisMikel Arteta system criticismArsenal vs Bournemouth full breakdownArsenal fan reaction podcastArsenal performance analysis todayArsenal out of form discussionPremier League title race pressure analysisAre Arsenal too reliant on set piecesArsenal(VIDEO EDIT)

Post‑Sporting Reaction & Bournemouth Preview: Identity, Arteta, and a Huge Week Ahead Back from Lisbon, back to winning ways, and back with Dr. Mitch Tabs returns from Lisbon, pastel de nata withdrawals and all, and is joined once again by friend of the pod Dr. Andrew Mitchell to break down Arsenal’s 1–0 win away at Sporting CP and look ahead to a massive Premier League clash against Bournemouth.After back‑to‑back cup defeats and a wave of anxiety across the fanbase, Arsenal finally delivered a much‑needed European victory. Tabs and Mitch dive into the significance of the result, the late Havertz winner, the atmosphere inside the José Alvalade, and why this performance felt fundamentally different from the losses to City and Southampton.The episode also explores the wider narrative around Arsenal’s identity:Are we seeing the return of “boring, boring Arsenal” — and does it matter?Is substance over style exactly what this team needs right now?How important was that last‑minute goal psychologically for the squad and the fanbase?And with news breaking about a potential Mikel Arteta contract extension, Tabs and Mitch discuss the manager’s future, the culture he’s built, why he divides opinion outside Arsenal, and why the club should move quickly to secure him long‑term.Finally, the pod looks ahead to Bournemouth at home, a pivotal match in the title race and a chance to turn one big European win into real momentum.Key Talking PointsSporting 0–1 Arsenal: performance, atmosphere, and the importance of the winHavertz’s late goal and its psychological impactRaya’s influence and the team’s defensive resetArsenal’s identity: control vs creativity, substance vs styleArteta contract extension rumours — why now, and why it mattersSporting’s respect for Gyökeres and the reaction inside the stadiumBournemouth preview: mindset, momentum, and what Arsenal need nextFollow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #ARSCHE #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #EPL #havertz #calafiori #norgaard #timber #white #norgaard #saliba #UCL #EFLCup #FACup #dowman #salmonArsenal podcast, Sporting CP vs Arsenal reaction, Champions League quarter‑final, Arsenal Bournemouth preview, Mikel Arteta contract extension, Arsenal analysis, Havertz goal, Raya performance, The Grove Podcast, Premier League title race.(VIDEO EDIT)

Sporting 0–1 Arsenal: A Massive European Win & A Much‑Needed ResetHavertz’s late winner, Raya brilliance, restoring identity , and Bournemouth up next Arsenal are finally back to winning ways — and in theChampions League quarter‑finals, no less. After 16 long days and back‑to‑back defeats, the Gunners delivered a gritty, disciplined, old‑school 1‑0 to the Arsenal away at Sporting CP. Tabs records this episode solo from his hotel room in Lisbon, breaking down a night that may prove to be a turning point inthe season.From Kai Havertz’s ice‑cold 91st‑minute winner to DavidRaya’s outstanding shot‑stopping masterclass, this episode dives into the key moments, the tactical approach, and why this performance, while far from perfect, was exactly what Arsenal needed. Tabs looks at the line-up decisions,the absence of Saka and Timber, Madueke’s lively showing, and why the team focused on control, stability, and rediscovering their identity after a shaky few weeks.There’s also a look at the bigger picture: Sporting’sunbeaten home run, the cagey nature of first‑leg knockout ties, Arsenal’s recent attacking bluntness, and how this result sets up a huge second leg at the Emirates. Plus, Tabs reacts to your three‑word reviews from BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, and the Grove WhatsApp group.A win, a clean sheet, a last‑minute moment of quality anda much needed boost heading into Bournemouth away.Key Talking PointsKai Havertz’s last‑minute winner and why it felt hugeDavid Raya’s elite performance and his importance to the teamLineup decisions: Madueke, Trossard, Calafiori, and no SakaZubimendi’s mixed night and Odegaard’s worrying knockArsenal’s focus on control, identity, and defensive soliditySporting’s strong home form and the context of the resultWhy first‑leg quarter‑finals are always cageyAttacking bluntness vs game‑management prioritiesWhat this means for the second legBournemouth preview and the chance to build momentumYour three‑word reviews from across social platformsFollow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #ARSCHE #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #EPL #havertz #calafiori #norgaard #timber #white #norgaard #saliba #UCL #EFLCup #FACup #dowman #salmonArsenal podcast, Sporting CP vs Arsenal, Champions League quarter‑final, Havertz goal, David Raya saves, Arsenal 1‑0 Sporting, Arsenal analysis, Arsenal match reaction, The Grove Podcast, Arsenal Bournemouth preview.(VIDEO EDIT)

Post‑Southampton FA Cup Exit & Pre‑Sporting CP UCL Quarter‑Final: Are the Wheels Coming Off? Superstitions, squad depth, defensive wobble, and another massive week for Arsenal’s season Arsenal are out of the FA Cup after a frustrating 2–1 defeat to Southampton, and Episode 169 dives straight into the anxiety, the overthinking, and the existential dread that only this club can produce. Tabs is joined by Andy to unpack the performance, the rotation, the bigger‑picture implications, and whether this is a wobble… or something more serious.From superstition chat (including the cursed “years ending in six” stat) to the emotional fallout of back‑to‑back cup exits, the lads explore whether Arsenal’s recent form is a blip, a warning sign, or simply the natural consequence of relying on a heavily rotated XI. They compare the Southampton loss to the Mansfield performance, discuss the impact of missing key structural players, and look at why the defensive solidity of early‑season Arsenal has faded in 2026.There’s also a deep dive into squad depth, the myth of the “best squad in the league,” and how rotation exposes weaknesses that don’t exist when the core XI is intact. Tabs and Andy debate whether going out of the FA Cup might actually help Arsenal in the long run — reducing fixture congestion, avoiding a potential semi‑final vs City, and allowing Arteta to focus entirely on the Premier League and Champions League.And with Sporting CP away in the Champions League Quarter‑Final just days away, the episode looks ahead to Tuesday night: the nerves, the stakes, and the need for a performance that resets the mood before Bournemouth at the weekend.Expect therapy, tactical analysis, superstition, fear, hope, and the usual blend of Arsenal‑flavoured chaos.Key Talking Points​FA Cup exit: rotation, performance, and what actually went wrong​Are the wheels coming off — or were they never fully on?​Comparing Southampton to Mansfield: same issues, better opposition​Defensive drop‑off in 2026: structure, personnel, and form​Squad depth myths vs reality​Why going out of the FA Cup might help Arsenal​Fixture congestion, City’s schedule, and the run‑in​Sporting CP preview: nerves, expectations, and what Arsenal need​Bournemouth: the pressure valve game​Emotional reactions, rival fans, and the psychology of the run‑inFollow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #ARSCHE #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #EPL #havertz #calafiori #norgaard #timber #white #norgaard #saliba #UCL #EFLCup #FACup #dowman #salmonArsenal podcast, Arsenal vs Southampton reaction, FA Cup Quarter‑Final exit, Arsenal Sporting CP preview, Champions League Quarter‑Final, Arsenal defensive form, Arsenal squad depth, Premier League title race, The Grove Podcast, Arsenal analysis.(VIDEO EDIT)

With special guest The Gooner Fanzine Editor, Layth Yousif Post‑International Break: Arsenal Reset & FA Cup Quarter‑Final Preview (Southampton Away)The international break is finally over, Arsenal are back, and Episode 168 brings a heavyweight panel to break it all down. Tabs is joined by Ian (@arsecannonpics) and special guest Layth Yousif — The Gooner Fanzine Editor, journalist, and long‑time Arsenal voice — for a deep dive into the state of the squad and a full preview of the FA Cup Quarter‑Final away at Southampton.With players returning early from international duty, others still recovering, and the run‑in about to intensify, the trio unpack who’s fit, who’s a doubt, and what Mikel Arteta needs to solve before stepping back into knockout football. They look at the impact of the break on rhythm, confidence, and squad balance, especially after the bruising defeat to City before the pause.There’s also a detailed look at Southampton: their form, their threats, and how Arsenal should approach a tie that could become a crucial momentum‑builder heading into Europe and the Premier League run‑in. With the title race tightening and the margins razor‑thin, this week could shape everything.The pod ends with some fond memories of Arsenal legen David 'Rocky' Rocastle who sadly passed 25 years ago this week,Expect injury updates, tactical talk, squad‑management dilemmas, and the usual blend of Arsenal‑flavoured stress, optimism, and therapy — now with added insight from Layth.Key Talking PointsInternational break recap: who returned early and whySquad fitness update: knocks, niggles, and recovery timelinesHow the break affects momentum after the City defeatArteta’s selection puzzle for the run‑inFA Cup Quarter‑Final preview: Southampton awayTactical threats, predicted XI, and rotation decisionsBalancing the Cup, the league, and EuropeWhy this week could define Arsenal’s seasonInsight and laughs with Layth YousifRemembering RocastleVibes, and matchday perspective with Ian (@arsecannonpics)Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #ARSCHE #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #EPL #havertz #calafiori #norgaard #timber #white #norgaard #saliba #UCL #EFLCup #FACup #dowman #salmonArsenal podcast, Arsenal vs Southampton preview, FA Cup Quarter‑Final, Arsenal injury update, Arsenal international break, Layth Yousif, arsecannonpics, Arsenal squad news, Arsenal run‑in, Premier League title race, The Grove Podcast. The Gooner. David Rocastle.(VIDEO EDIT)

Arsenal’s State of Play & The Final Run‑In. Injuries, withdrawals, Ben White drama, and what the last 8–9 weeks will demand. With Arsenal fans finally getting a breather during the last international break of the season, Tabs is joined by Andy to take stock of where things actually stand, mentally, physically, and tactically, before the final two months that will define everything.They dive into the emotional hangover from the Carabao Cup Final, the mixed blessing of a two‑week pause, and why this break might be arriving at exactly the right time for a squad carrying fatigue, knocks, and a mountain of minutes. From Madueke's worrying knee brace to Saka and Rice withdrawing from England duty, they unpack what’s precaution, what’s serious, and what it means for Arsenal’s options heading into Southampton and Lisbon.There’s also a look at the ripple effects of injuries on roles and rotations; Saka’s workload, Havertz at CAM the reliance on Odegaard, and whether young Dowman might be forced into more minutes than ideal. Tabs and Andy also discuss the BBC’s new data on player injuries, and how remarkable Arsenal’s season has been despite the physical toll.And of course, the episode touches on the Ben White situation: his return to the England squad, the bizarre boos, the long‑running mystery around his World Cup exit, and the wider conversation about player wellbeing and expectations.All that, plus a bit of international‑break therapy, a detour into Scotland vs Japan, and a palate‑cleanser courtesy of Arsenal Women battering Spurs 5–2.Key Talking PointsInternational break: blessing, curse, or bothEmotional reset after the Wembley humblingMadueke's’s knee injury: timelines, concerns, and knock‑on effectsSaka & Rice withdrawals; smart management or controversy?Squad depth for the run‑in: Havertz, Odegaard, Dowman, MLSBen White’s England return and the booing debatePlayer load, fatigue, and the BBC’s injury dataWhat are we winning?Do you trust ArsenalFollow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #ARSCHE #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #EPL #havertz #calafiori #norgaard #timber #white #norgaard #saliba #UCL #EFLCup #FACup #dowman #salmonArsenal podcast, Arsenal international break, Arsenal injuries, Eze injury update, Saka withdrawal, Rice withdrawal, Ben White England, Arsenal run‑in, Premier League title race, Arsenal state of play, The Grove Podcast.(VIDEO EDIT)

Carabao Cup Final Review : Wembley Woes, Kepa Debacle, & What This Means for Arsenal’s SeasonArsenal’s wait for a domestic cup continues after a bruising 2–0 defeat to Manchester City at Wembley, and Tabs is joined by Dr. Andrew “Mitch” Mitchell to unpack a final that slipped away in the worst possible 45 minutes of the season. From the shock of Eze’s late withdrawal to the Kepa vs Raya debate, breaking down what went wrong, why Arsenal never got going, and how City exploited every weakness.Mitch shares his surreal experience watching the final from the City end, complete with undercover cheering, security ejecting Arsenal fans, and the emotional gymnastics of staying silent when your team concedes. Tabs reflects on the journey home surrounded by jubilant City supporters, and the strange feeling of a defeat that felt inevitable long before full time.The episode dives into the tactical decisions, the impact of missing Odegaard and Eze, the midfield imbalance, and why Calafiori’s absence from the starting XI proved costly. There’s a deep look at Arteta’s choice to stick with Kepa, what it means for squad culture, and whether sentiment has a place in a cup final.And because Arsenal fans deserve some joy, the pod also checks in on Relegation Watch: Tottenham Edition, plus a quick look at the international break — who’s travelling, who’s staying home, and why the latest injury news might actually be a blessing.Key Talking Points• Arsenal’s flat first half and City’s control at Wembley• Mitch’s undercover experience in the City end• The Kepa vs Raya decision: loyalty, culture, and consequences• Missing Odegaard and Eze: how it changed everything• Calafiori vs Hincapié and the lack of attacking thrust• Havertz in midfield on a Wembley pitch• Why City’s structure exposed Arsenal’s build‑up• Tottenham relegation watch (because we needed a laugh)• International break preview and injury updatesFollow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #ARSCHE #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #EPL #havertz #calafiori #norgaard #timber #white #norgaard #saliba #UCL #EFLCup #FACup #dowman #salmonArsenal vs Man City reaction, Carabao Cup Final analysis, Arsenal 0–2 Man City, Kepa vs Raya, Arsenal podcast, Arsenal tactical breakdown, Arsenal injuries, Arsenal Wembley loss, The Grove Podcast, Arsenal international break, Tottenham relegation watch.(VIDEO EDIT)

Leverkusen (H) UCL R16 L2 Review / Carabao Cup Final v Man City PreviewThunderbastards, Narratives & a Trophy BeckonsArsenal are into the Champions League quarter‑finals after a composed, confident 2–0 win over Bayer Leverkusen and Tabs and Jamie are here to relive the moment Eberechi Eze detonated a Champions League thunderbastard that wowed the Emirates. Just days after Max Dowman's viral solo winner, Eze decided to produce a goal of the season contender of his own, flicking the ball up and unleashing a strike the keeper didn’t even see.The lads break down the performance: White’s return, Hincapié’s intensity against his former club, Gyökeres’ suitability for this type of European tie, and the technical trio of Saka–Trossard–Eze working beautifully in tight spaces. They discuss how Arsenal managed Leverkusen’s elite press, controlled the tempo, and killed the game with wonder goals and game management.There’s also praise for Eze’s evolution not just the goals, but the pressing, the off‑ball work, the Arteta “non‑negotiables” he’s now delivering every match. His first Champions League goal couldn’t have been more emphatic.And then attention turns to Wembley. With Everton and Leverkusen handled, Arsenal now enter the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City the third match in a crucial three‑game stretch. Tabs and Jamie look at team selection dilemmas, the likely XI, the subs, and how Arteta might approach a City side that will test every part of Arsenal’s physical and mental capacityAll that, plus Tabs’ extremely on‑brand lowlight: arriving late and discovering the Emirates had run out of pizza.The lads dive into the wider discourse too of the bizarre media narratives, the “Arsenal are ruining football” takes, the ex‑pro rage‑bait, and the hypocrisy of ignoring Chelsea and City brown‑envelope scandals, and why the Chelsea punishment is nothing like City’s situation, and why the Abramovich era fundamentally warped English football.Key Talking PointsEze’s outrageous Champions League thunderbastardArsenal’s 2–0 win and 3–1 aggregate progressionWhite’s return, Hincapié’s intensity, Gyökeres’ roleSaka–Trossard–Eze as a technical attacking trioHow Arsenal broke Leverkusen’s pressEze’s off‑ball evolution and Arteta’s demandsArsenal ruining football nonsenseCarabao Cup final previewFollow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #ARSCHE #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #EPL #havertz #calafiori #norgaard #timber #white #norgaard #saliba #UCL #EFLCup #FACup #dowman #salmonArsenal podcast, Arsenal Leverkusen reaction, Arsenal 2–0 Leverkusen, Eberechi Eze goal, Arsenal Champions League quarterfinal, Arsenal vs Man City preview, Carabao Cup final preview, The Grove Podcast, Arsenal tactical analysis, Arsenal media narratives, Chelsea scandal, Man City charges, Arsenal match review.(VIDEO EDIT)

Everton (H) EPL R30 Review / Leverkusen (H) UCL R16 L2 Preview A 16‑Year‑Old Changes Everything - Emirates Euphoria v Everton Arsenal leave it late — gloriously, deliriously late — as 16‑year‑old Max Dowman announces himself to the world with one of the moments of the season: a 97th‑minute, half‑length‑of‑the‑pitch solo winner that sends the Emirates into absolute meltdown. Tabs and Jamie relive every second of the glorious goal, from the corner clearance to the three‑stage crescendo of disbelief, to the entire bench emptying in celebration.Recorded the morning after the madness, this episode dives deep into Dowman's emergence, his fearlessness, his composure, and the surreal reality that Arsenal’s youngest ever Premier League goalscorer might genuinely shape the title race. They break down why Arteta trusted him over Jesus, how he’s already influencing matches, and why his innocence, joy, and unpredictability are exactly what this team needed.Tabs also issues a heartfelt apology to the Grove WhatsApp group — and the poor souls around him in the stadium — after accidentally triggering mass panic by shouting “handball?!” during the celebrations. VAR has broken us all.On the tactical side, the lads analyse a tough, physical Everton side, the importance of Calafiori’s return, Madueke’s bright performance, the midfield balance, and the defensive wobbles that nearly cost Arsenal. They also discuss Timber’s injury, the bench composition, and the growing question of who drops out when Trossard returns.The episode wraps with a look ahead to the second leg against Bayer Leverkusen — the lineup decisions, the fitness concerns, and the psychological lift of City dropping points thanks to Arsenal's Mavropanos.Key Talking Points• Max Dowman iconic 97th‑minute winner and the eruption that followed• The innocence, joy, and fearlessness of a 16‑year‑old changing a Premier League match• Why Arteta trusted Dowman over Jesus• The bench emptying, the crowd losing its mind, and the three‑stage crescendo• Tabs’ accidental VAR‑induced panic in the stadium• Everton’s physicality, organisation, and surprisingly positive approach• Calafiori’s creativity, Madueke’s dribbling, and Havertz’s role• Defensive scares, Zubimendi’s risky moments, and the clean sheet paradox• Title‑race implications after City drop points• Leverkusen second‑leg preview: selection dilemmas and tactical tweaksFollow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #ARSCHE #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #EPL #havertz #calafiori #norgaard #timber #white #norgaard #saliba #UCL #EFLCup #FACup #dowman #salmon(VIDEO EDIT)

Post‑Leverkusen (A) UCL R16 L1 / Pre‑Everton (H)Hotel Rooms, Red Bulls & a Ropey 1–1Recorded the morning after Arsenal’s Champions League Round of 16 first leg in Leverkusen, Tabs and Mos deliver a very different episode — live from a Cologne hotel room, running on limited sleep, too much caffeine, and the emotional hangover of a frustrating 1–1 draw.We relive the entire away‑day experience: travel disasters, train strikes, last‑minute flights, Red Bull‑fuelled insomnia, and the surreal vibe of watching Arsenal in Germany for the first time. On the pitch, they break down a performance that felt flat, disjointed, and strangely passive. Saka struggled, Eze drifted, Martinelli couldn’t get going, and even Saliba and Gabriel looked shaky. Tabs and Mos dig into why Arsenal never found rhythm, how Leverkusen controlled phases without creating much, and why Odegaard’s absence left a glaring “O‑zone” hole in midfield.There were positives: Noni Madueke’s impact off the bench, Havertz’s ice‑cold penalty, and the fact that Arsenal leave Germany level — a result that looks a lot better when compared to the other English clubs’ first‑leg disasters.The episode wraps with a look ahead to Everton at home: the lineup questions, the fitness concerns, and why Arsenal need to snap back into gear quickly with the season entering its decisive stretch.Key Talking PointsChaos in Cologne: travel nightmares, caffeine overdoses, and hotel‑room podcastingThe BayArena experience: friendly staff, easy access, and a strange “friendly‑match” vibe early onSaka’s off‑day, Eze’s nonchalance, Martinelli’s struggles, and an off defensive displayNoni Madueke’s directness vs Saka’s stop‑start styleHavertz’s penalty narrative and composureLeverkusen’s control vs Arsenal’s lack of intensityThe away‑end infighting and negativityChampions League context: a draw that might age wellEverton preview: selection dilemmas, fatigue, and the need to resetFollow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #ARSCHE #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #EPL #havertz #calafiori #norgaard #timber #white #norgaard #saliba #UCL #EFLCup #FACup #dowman #salmon(Audio Edit v3)

Post‑Mansfield (A) FA Cup 5th Round / Pre‑Leverkusen (A) UCL R16 1st LegArsenal are into the FA Cup quarterfinals after a gritty, muddy, tough 2–1 win away at Mansfield. In this episode, Tabs and Andy break down a classic lower‑league cup tie full of cliches, heavy tackles, bobbling passes, and two absolute thunder‑bastards from Madueke and Eze that ultimately dragged Arsenal through.The lads dive into the heavily rotated XI — including the historic double‑start for 16‑year‑olds Max Dowman and Marli Salmon, the first time a Premier League club has ever started two 16‑year‑olds in a competitive match . They unpack the confusing, shape‑shifting formation, the early Mansfield pressure, and why the pitch turned the match into a tactical fever dream.There’s huge praise for Dowman’s outrageous composure and spatial awareness (“the word that comes to mind is inevitable” ), and equal love for Salmon’s fearless performance at centre‑back. They also discuss Mosquera’s hesitation for the Mansfield goal, Martinelli’s frustrating afternoon, Jesus’ anonymity, and the growing concern around Calafiori’s recurring niggles.Tabs and Andy also look ahead to the Champions League Round of 16 first leg away at Bayer Leverkusen — the atmosphere, the tactical matchup, the likely XI, and why getting the job done early could save Arsenal from a stressful second leg. Tabs even previews his away‑day trip to Germany, complete with Frankfurt and Cologne detour.As always, the episode wraps with your Three‑Word Reviews, FA Cup draw chat, and a look at the wider European fixtures that could shape Arsenal’s season.Key Talking Points:The Mansfield pitch: “free‑flowing slurry” and pure magic of the FA Cup Historic moment: two 16‑year‑olds starting for ArsenalMax Dowman’s outrageous talent and why he feels inevitableMarli Salmon’s maturity and last‑man interventionsMadueke: worldie one minute, Row Z the nextJesus’ struggles, Martinelli’s frustration, and squad rotation realitiesCalafiori injury worries and Arteta’s cautious approachMansfield’s intensity, physicality, and surprisingly strong performanceArsenal’s 100th goal of the season and insane win/loss recordChampions League preview: Leverkusen’s shape, threats, and vulnerabilitiesFixture congestion, title‑race psychology, and the importance of managing the run‑inFollow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcThis is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!----Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #ARSCHE #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #EPL #havertz #calafiori #norgaard #timber #white #norgaard #saliba #UCL #EFLCup #FACup #dowman #salmon(VIDEO EDIT)