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Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show — 453 episodes

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1

What happens if Spurs actually get relegated?

2

I’ve always loved Darren England

3

We're on our way

4

Bukayo Saka: The bringer of joy

5

Arsenal show they belong amongst Europe's elite

6

Why Arsenal need Eze’s individualism

7

Choose to be excited

8

It's not done

9

Show the fire not the fear

10

Now’s the time for a siege mentality

11

David Raya: Difference Maker

12

Stop being stupid

13

Can Saka get back to his best?

14

How costly will Eze’s injury be?

15

The curse of the League Cup continues

16

Gabriel Jesus interview: Arteta vs Guardiola, Arsenal's title race & more

17

Springtime Eze has sprung

18

Max Dowman: Game changer

19

The horseshoe of doom

20

Young hearts run free as Dowman lights up FA Cup

21

Boring, boring Arsenal

22

High tension squared

23

Carry on Handbrake

24

Eze & Spurs: A match made in heaven

25

Is it happening again?

26

Stress free as Arsenal batter Wigan

27

Arsenal get ‘Arsenaled' at Brentford

28

What can’t Martin Zubimendi do?

29

Kai Havertz scores again...

30

What a difference a week makes

31

8 wins from 8 as Arsenal top UCL league phase

32

Is this really the end of the world?

33

Jesus brace sinks Inter at San Siro

34

Point gained on rivals despite disappointing draw at Forest

35

Advantage Arsenal but should the tie be done & dusted?

36

Martinelli hat-trick sends Arsenal into FA Cup fourth round

37

Were Arsenal brave enough against Liverpool?

38

Rice brace leads Arsenal to victory

39

Gabriel returns in style as Arsenal thrash Villa

40

Odegaard on song in nervy Brighton win

41

Up Your Arsenal: Sliding doors moments, favourite away wins & why we love football

42

Gyokeres penalty sees Arsenal top at Christmas

43

Arsenal’s injury concerns & analysing Gyokeres

44

Saka spares Arsenal’s blushes against Wolves

45

Madueke magic in Bruges

46

Arsenal stumble at Villa as unbeaten run ends

47

Ben White returns in style in Brentford win

48

A point secured at Chelsea after an intense week

49

Rice masterful in Bayern demolition

50

Eze’s prayers answered as Arsenal thump Spurs

51

North London derby preview

52

Arsenal’s quarterly report

53

Arsenal’s improved disciplinary record & mailbag

54

Should Arsenal be disappointed by Sunderland draw?

55

Merino’s brace seals historic night in Prague

56

Rice runs the show in Burnley

57

Hale End sensations sink Brighton

58

Eze magic makes the difference

59

Gyokeres stars as Arsenal thrash Atletico Madrid

60

Saka shines in job done at Fulham

61

How do Arsenal utilise Merino?

62

Dream Arsenal 5-a-side team & who’s been the standout summer signing?

63

Arsenal's most handsome player ever & who’d be most fun on a night out?

64

How have Arteta's Arsenal evolved?

65

Rice & Saka goals send Arsenal top

66

Odegaard shines in win over Olympiacos

67

Big Gabi secures a sweet victory at Newcastle

68

Eze off the mark & previewing St James’ Park

69

Martinelli's late show - a point gained or two dropped?

70

Super subs star in Bilbao

71

A near perfect day out at the Emirates

72

Mailbag: Madueke’s potential, Edu’s legacy, Arsenal acid jazz

73

International break round-up & mailbag

74

Are the post-Anfield narratives fair?

75

A moment of magic for Liverpool, were Arsenal missing some?

76

Attention on Anfield & more potential incomings!

77

Arsenal cruise past Leeds and Eze unveiled

78

Eberechi Eze to Arsenal… unlucky, Spurs

79

Smash-and-grab at Old Trafford, what needs improving?

80

Amy meets Arteta & Man United preview

81

Pre-season ends emphatically, what must Arsenal achieve this season?

82

Lads, it's pre-season (no need to panic, right?)

83

Gyökeres arrives & Dowman continues to impress

84

Arsenal aim to reach new heights

85

How would Gyökeres, Madueke and Mosquera fit in?

86

A busy week as Zubimendi & Nørgaard arrive with Gyökeres pending

87

Lewis-Skelly's new contract, transfer news & MABA (Make Arsenal Bald Again)

88

The World Cup of underrated Arsenal players

89

Carlos Cuesta leaving, Next season’s fixtures, Mailbag

90

Zubimendi latest, Nwaneri interview, Mailbag

91

Arsenal through the generations: Sesko vs Gyokeres

92

What would Martin Zubimendi bring to Arsenal?

93

End of Season Awards: Part Two

94

Arsenal win UWCL & End of Season Awards: Part One

95

Looking ahead to Southampton and a busy summer

96

Rice & Raya all-but seal second

97

Focus on Newcastle & the battle for second

98

Arsenal show their character at Anfield

99

Valiant Arsenal fall short in Paris

100

Bournemouth punish distracted Arsenal

101

Down but not out as PSG lead at half-time

102

The PSG Preview

103

Eyes elsewhere as Palace punish Arsenal

104

As easy as it gets at Ipswich

105

Remontadahaha as Arsenal dismantle Madrid in Champions League

106

All eyes on the Bernabéu

107

The Emirates’ greatest night as Real Madrid destroyed

108

Can Arsenal find the chaos against Real Madrid?

109

One in, one out as Saka returns in style

110

Kevin Campbell's Arsenal legacy: with Alan Smith, Lee Dixon, Paul Davis & Andy Cole

111

International break round-up & Fulham preview

112

Nwaneri & Lewis-Skelly: Arsenal's Next Gen

113

Squad Audit: Who should Arsenal sell this summer?

114

Makeshift forward Merino sinks Chelsea

115

Andrea Berta: Who is Arsenal's incoming sporting director?

116

More Old Trafford misery & Keown drops in

117

History made in Eindhoven, roll on Madrid?

118

Arsenal through the generations

119

No forwards, no goals

120

How did we get here?

121

Arsenal's adaptability, misconduct charge & record revenue

122

Who needs a striker when you've got Merino?

123

Solutions without Havertz & expectations for rest of season

124

Protecting Myles & Mailbag: Part 1

125

Defeat at St James’ Park, roll on Dubai…

126

Haaland humbled as Myles makes waves

127

Nwaneri stars on the biggest stage

128

Another ridiculous red, but Arsenal find a way

129

Excellent in Europe as Arsenal close in on last 16

130

Belief renewed despite a lack of options and focus

131

North London is still red

132

A nightmare week for Arteta & Arsenal

133

Isak shows wasteful Arsenal what they're missing

134

13 games unbeaten, but do Arsenal have enough to challenge?

135

Gabis inspire the Gunners on New Year's Day

136

Chaos factor returns in clinical fashion

137

It might be Christmas, but Jesus is resurrected

138

Further frustration, what is going wrong this season?

139

Myles too good for Monaco

140

Windy woes in the West as Arsenal rue fine margins

141

Arsenal set pieces sink Man United

142

Who put the ball in the West Ham net?

143

Arsenal find their mojo and blow Sporting Lisbon away

144

Back to winning ways as Odegaard shows his importance

145

Nottingham Forest preview & which old players should come home?

146

The Handbrake Off Mailbox

147

Is this Arsenal squad as good as we think it is?

148

Where does Chelsea draw leave Arsenal's title hopes?

149

No Italian Job at the San Siro and a Chelsea preview

150

Edu's departure & Newcastle analysis

151

The Ethan Nwaneri show

152

Learnings post Liverpool & Preston preview

153

Job done midweek, all eyes on Sunday

154

A bad day at Bournemouth

155

Eidevall’s exit & Bournemouth preview

156

The Bukayo Saka show

157

Havertz brilliant as Arsenal cruise past PSG

158

Trossard again as Arsenal leave it late

159

Nwaneri runs the show against Bolton

160

A hard fought point at Man City as a rivalry grows

161

Raya lights up Atalanta draw - next up Man City

162

3 points at the Lane, again

163

Three more years of Arteta & NLD preview

164

2 weeks until Handbrake Live!

165

Learnings from Brighton draw & Sterling's arrival

166

Mikel Merino, Brighton preview, will Arsenal sign a forward?

167

A statement victory at Villa Park

168

Transfer latest & Villa preview

169

Saka & Havertz shine in perfect start

170

24/25 Preview: Hopes, dreams, & expectations

171

Set piece FC, Ødegaard magic, do Arsenal need an authentic #9?

172

Back at the Emirates & AFC supporters clubs

173

U.S tour, Calafiori's arrival, goodbye Smith Rowe

174

Handbrake Live returns!

175

89 points & end of season awards

176

The Arsenal take it to the final day

177

One-nil at Old Trafford - Trossard again

178

Squad Audit: where do Arsenal upgrade this summer?

179

Declan Rice, we got him half price

180

Should Arsenal sell Gabriel Jesus?

181

Havertz and Saka shine in absurd north London derby

182

Chelsea crushed - the perfect preparation for Spurs

183

Top of the table again!

184

How do Arsenal get to the next level?

185

Villa dent title hopes, how Arsenal respond is key

186

Honours even, all to play for in Munich

187

Arsenal stay top after superb South Coast display

188

Required rotation sees Smith Rowe shine

189

Ever-growing maturity and experience nullifies City

190

A season defining Sunday, how do Arsenal hurt City?

191

Ben(jamin) White, Bayern and Bukayo Saka's sauce

192

Raya heroics and Ødegaard magic see Arsenal into last eight

193

Kai Havertz the hero in Porto dress rehearsal

194

Mikel's multifunctional midfield & durable defence

195

Who put the ball in the Sheffield net?

196

The evolution of Gabriel Magalhães & tactical variation through adaptability

197

Relentless pressing suffocates Newcastle

198

Inexperience shows in Porto - but it's only half time

199

What on earth did Arsenal do in Dubai?

200

This season vs last & should Trossard stay up front?

201

Hammers hit for six… boring boring Arsenal

202

West Ham away at a pivotal moment, here we go again

203

Jorginho masterclass as emotion returns

204

A make or break last dance with Klopp

205

Arsenal find a way through the Forest frustration

206

Zinchenko exclusive & Forest preview

207

Goals from set pieces, goals from open play!?

208

Reminiscing of Rosicky, Smith Rowe’s future, Palace preview

209

Winter break needed as goal drought continues

210

A festive slump to forget, what does Arteta need to change?

211

Anfield awaits, can Arsenal make a statement?

212

Jesus and Havertz break Brighton curse

213

Arteta’s team selection, needless risk or necessary rhythm?

214

Frustration at Villa & Invincibles Advent

215

97' reasons to love Declan Rice

216

Deja Vu at 2-0, Ødegaard's creativity, Zinchenko's liability

217

Lack of fluidity? The front five arrive

218

Back on top after Havertz stings Bees

219

Brentford build up and Hale End heroes

220

Set pieces, solidity and Saliba see Arsenal through

221

Wingers night as Martinelli and Saka sink Sevilla

222

The VAR dilemma and Arsenal’s statement

223

Gunners dealt Hammer blow before trip to Tyneside

224

Eddie puts Blades to the sword

225

Gabi goals take Arsenal top of Group B

226

Declan Rice, magnificent again and again

227

The 'unflusterable' Benjamin White

228

Controlled emotions and super substitutions

229

Lacklustre in Lens, Raya vs Rambo, and Man City preview

230

A stroll on the south coast as Havertz off the mark

231

One-nil to the Arsenal, made in Hale End

232

Derby disappointment as injuries mount

233

An emphatic Champions League return, vibes FC, and North London Derby preview

234

Arsenal break Goodison hoodoo ahead of Champions League return

235

Can Arsenal end their winless run at Goodison?

236

Bukayo Saka: Arsenal and England’s starboy

237

96' reasons to love Declan Rice

238

Champions League draw, United preview, and deadline day deals

239

Two points dropped and lessons in chemistry

240

Fulham preview & What does Havertz contribute?

241

Rolls-Royce Saliba, Lighthouse Rice

242

Options without Timber and Palace preview

243

Turnstile Turmoil: New systems on and off the pitch

244

Looking ahead to 23/24

245

Vieira from the spot again

246

Pre-season, David Raya, and Community Shield preview

247

Introducing: Handbrake Off

248

Summer Special: Destination Arsenal

249

End of season awards featuring best triangle, most Odegaards and most dead parrot moment

250

Arsenal squad audit: Who stays, who goes?

251

No tooting at the Tolly, Win the dog, and emotions

252

Dara Ó Briain: 8 equals 2, sweeter victories, and home at the Emirates

253

Arsenal need to be ruthless on and off the pitch

254

Team spirit, new contracts and looking ahead to Brighton

255

Arsenal exact revenge over Newcastle to keep City in sight

256

Arsenal's leaders step up and steamroll Chelsea

257

Ian Wright x Alan Shearer on Arsenal past and present

258

Do you believe in miracles?

259

David Ornstein on Saliba, yet another draw, and Man City preview

260

Rallying cries and Saliba rain dances

261

Leaving the wolf pack: Flamini and Wrighty on giving back after football

262

Anfield draw reaction and learnings

263

Liverpool preview, Jack Wilshere, and be more Bukayo

264

Arsenal hoover up all the football joy with Leeds win, coping strategies and The Ben White Philosophy

265

A big two months for Arsenal Football Club

266

Arsenal Q&A on the feels, Mikel Arteta, the squad, and Trukke Trukke

267

Loan-ly boys and odes to Ozil

268

Arsenal go eight points clear as The Martin Odegaard Collective grooves into gear

269

Arsenal out of the Europa League and now have "11 finals to go"

270

Arsenal cruise to victory over Fulham as Mikel joins the 100 club

271

A Sporting draw and the greatest advert for the Premier League

272

Ecstasy at the Emirates and silverware at Selhurst Park

273

The inevitability of Bukayo Saka

274

The sound of Arsenal

275

Arsenal win at Leicester but don't mention the trukke trukke!

276

Arsenal's owners from the Super League to now: a look at the Kroenkes

277

Arsenal rediscover themselves with poetic win against Villa

278

Arsenal lose top spot and now urgently need a result

279

Brentford draw reaction, forgetting to draw, and drawing excitement ahead of the Man City match

280

Brentford preview and how should all of this feel?

281

Arsenal get new manager bounced and experience a dirty feeling as Tottenham win

282

Jorginho joins, transfer deadline day, and the hamster wheel of hyperbole

283

Accepting Arsenal's FA Cup exit, Martinelli's new contract, and Moises Caicedo: will he, won't he?

284

Arteta's impact at Arsenal, profiling Jakub Kiwior, and Man City preview

285

Arsenal pass sternest test yet at the Emirates in Eddie time

286

The decline of #ArtetaOut, Manchester United preview, and Arsenal's seven nation army

287

North London is red as Arsenal do the derby double but Mudryk is blue after Chelsea swoop in on key target

288

North London Derby awaits and Arsenal don their paints

289

Arsenal move on in the FA Cup but urgent questions remain over the squad depth

290

Arsenal spellbound by Newcastle, but Xhaka, Saka, Saliba and Gabriel apply their 'defence against the dark arts'

291

Arsenal wipe away 'bogey side' Brighton to go 7 points clear

292

Eddie proves he's ready as Arsene returns to Arsenal

293

Arsenal's starboy shines at the World Cup & Mudryk 'saga' begins

294

Arsenal Christmas No.1, Odegaard's evolution & refuelling for a title challenge

295

Arsenal's Carabao Cup convenience & Rob Holding the 'finisher'

296

F**king Unbelievable | Arsenal enjoy Sunday stroll at the bridge

297

Europa League seen off & Arsenal ready for battle at the Bridge

298

Nelson provides Halloween treat for five-star Arsenal

299

Arteta & Edu left to ponder January plans after defeat in Eindhoven

300

The two halves of Arsenal & don't mess with Ben White

301

Arsenal's victories in Europe starring Bukayo and Beth

302

One Nil to The Arsenal as Saka provides spark at Elland Road

303

Arsenal enjoy Europa exploits & Mik Arteta's Gabis

304

Saka and Martinelli steal the show as Gunners blast past Liverpool

305

Nketiah shines as spotlight on the Emirates for showdown with Liverpool

306

Arsenal 3 Tottenham 1: reaction and redemption

307

Paul Davis 'Arsenal And After' & North London Derby preview

308

North London Derby preview, a shifting Swiss midfielder, and an all time Arsenal Women 5-a-side

309

Nice kick about with the boys aged 15 years and 181 days

310

Targeting Jesus, the WSL returns and our favourite 15 minutes

311

A disappointing defeat and Dadaism

312

Transfer window round up, bye bye Bellerin, and ear defenders at the Emirates

313

The classiest 10 in the Premier League, the deep midfield question, and Nicholas Pepe’s Nice

314

Transfer update with David Ornstein, Europa League draw reaction, and AAAAA (Ask Adrian Anything About Arsenal)

315

Arsenal's weekend: from pitch perfect to perfect pitch

316

Is Xhaka right: Should fans be able to go to training?

317

Jesus: the "perfect striker for Arteta", "the boy" Martinelli, and Arsenal's Joga Bonito

318

"He's a massive tit" Rating the Sven Mislintat signings

319

The Saliba Show

320

Arsenal’s Lionesses, Palace preview, Terry Neil

321

There’ll always be a place at Arsenal that belongs to Maria Petri

322

The Arteta Effect

323

Jesus opens his Arsenal account, Coach Wilshere, and Inside Hale End

324

Olá Jesus, Kanu believe it, and are you standing safely?

325

The patron saint of growling

326

Norway, numbers, and no new names

327

The new Vieira

328

The season in 12 words

329

Less of a podcast, more of a support group

330

Massive and crushing disappointment

331

Two: goals for Eddie, contracts signed, and finish in the WSL

332

Pulchritude and fortitude

333

Chaos, stress, and screams

334

They didn't think like squirrels

335

The Graham Potter Curse

336

Arteta's conundrum, football and fashion, and Unai (m)Emer-ies

337

Arsenal HOF, Rashford to Arsenal & What Bergkamp Would Cost Today!

338

A result to celebrate

339

Goldfish memories, fuming at the fixture computer and club identity

340

Happy Arsenal, happy Odegaard, happy Emirates

341

Into the top four, a song for Saka, and Ray Parlour: 49 undefeated

342

Arteta’s bold substitutions, Pepe’s prowess, and faxing in results

343

The Fab Four, Gabi’s snuggly blanket, and memories of Madrid magic

344

A red card problem, complicated sales, and why we love the Arsenal

345

Seventeen cup finals, Sir Wrighty, and Viv's pass

346

January transfer wrap: au revoir Auba and a leaner, meaner Arsenal

347

The apparition of Olivier Giroud, the resurgence of Heath, and Pierre-Emerick Oboe-meyang

348

One day we'll visit the toilet bowl

349

Bring back Jack Wilshere

350

The Arsenal that makes you feel

351

Here we go... Saka, Martinelli, Smith Rowe

352

Auba and Arteta, irreplaceable Cazorla, and Vieira’s telescopic leg

353

Introducing: In The Boardroom

354

The Everton autopsy, craters in the road, and is the season falling apart?

355

Man Utd reaction, “Super-Coaches” and Ray Kennedy

356

Martinelli's instant impact, Edu unlocked, and let's get seven strikers!

357

Thrashing out our regular Anfield thrashing

358

The power of the Arsenal, phenomenal Miedema, and free hugs

359

BONUS EPISODE! Arsène Wenger: Invincible - an interview with co-director Gabriel Clarke

360

Arteta’s century and Wenger’s Invincibles

361

The Aaron Ramsdale Show

362

Friday Night Likes as Thomas joins the Partey

363

Handbrake on, patience running thin, and a Xhaka shaped elephant in the room

364

Arsenal's DNA, award winning poetry, and McCabe's monster goals

365

Taking a point, Arteta's adaptability, and remembering Rosicky

366

Spanking Spurs, iconic Ramsdale, and a ripped off handbrake

367

The phlegmatic Yorkshireman

368

New-Look Arsenal & Koscielny Hindsight

369

Edu's 'Project Youth' & When Will Saka Get A Rest?

370

A dark place

371

Carling Cup vibes

372

We were looking for positives

373

Miss Trunchbull vibes

374

A continuing psychodrama

375

Reasons To Be Cheerful, Reasons To Be Fearful

376

Highbury Highs

377

Arsenal Car Boot Sale

378

OK (Amy) Computer

379

By Eck!

380

Nothing Super About It

381

All Or Nothing

382

Not Disappointed, Just Angry

383

Remembering Rocky

384

Ode To Joy

385

Don't Cry For Me Jermaine Jenas

386

When The White Shirt Brings A Red Mist

387

Blanking Dennis Bergkamp

388

Gradual Construction, Sudden Destruction

389

An Interview with Stefan Schwarz

390

Edu Scissorhands

391

A New MØ for Arsenal

392

Göödnight Sweet Prince

393

We Are Young, We Are Free

394

New Year’s Revolution

395

A Year of Arteta

396

Can We Just Talk About Music Instead?

397

Bonus Episode - The Fans Are Back!

398

Broken Canon Crest Klaxon

399

Amy Interviews Arsene Wenger

400

All We're Saying Is Give Us A Goal

401

Kroenke Special!

402

Mathieu Flamini Exclusive

403

Iain Dowie Scores That

404

Walk Like An Egyptian

405

Express Yourself!

406

Too Clever By Half

407

The Arsene Book Review

408

Mikel's Transfer Partey

409

Mind The Gap

410

Come in Number 9

411

Arteta Ball

412

Unbelievable Belief in Arteta

413

And Now You're Gonna Believe Us!

414

Bonus Pod: Ornstein on Ozil & Sanllehi

415

Happy Endings

416

FA Cup Final Preview & Aubameyang's Future At Arsenal

417

Not So Sweet Caroline

418

Money. That's What He Wants

419

Derby Days Are Here Again

420

Should They Stay Or Should They Go?

421

Rip It Up & Start again

422

A Luiz Disasterclass

423

Ask us anything & Amy's Wenger Exclusive

424

BONUS EPISODE - EPL Countdown

425

What Next For Arteta?

426

The Unsung Heroes of Arsenal

427

Patrick Vieira Special

428

Michael Thomas Interview

429

Ooh Ooh Tony Adams Special

430

Arsenal's 1st European Trophy

431

An interview with David Seaman

432

Boring Boring Arsenal

433

Favourite Cup Finals

434

LAUREN - An exclusive interview

435

THIERRY HENRY SPECIAL

436

CESC FABREGAS SPECIAL

437

Away Days

438

The Premier League's only Invincibles

439

Arteta's Iron Fist

440

Glenn Helder with the Handbrake Off

441

DENNIS BERGKAMP SPECIAL

442

And the same day Spurs were relegated...

443

Herbert Chapman's Staring Eyes

444

Teen Spirit

445

A foggy night in Scarborough

446

The Art of Leadership

447

Are we too good to go down?

448

Christmas Special

449

Pay The Cost To Be The Boss

450

The Voice of Doom

451

The Return of Captain Underpants

452

Bring The Noise

453

Handbrake Off - Trailer