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Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show — 464 episodes

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1

Arsenal make offer for Bruno Guimaraes

2

How do Arsenal tackle World Cup burn out?

3

Transfer talk - How can Arsenal raise the ceiling?

4

Arsenal at the World Cup + what's happening with Jeremy Monga?

5

Squad Audit: Where do Arsenal improve this summer?

6

We'll be back

7

All eyes on Budapest

8

We are unbearable

9

End of Season Awards: Champions Edition

10

Let it all work out

11

One more to go…

12

What happens if Spurs actually get relegated?

13

I’ve always loved Darren England

14

We're on our way

15

Bukayo Saka: The bringer of joy

16

Arsenal show they belong amongst Europe's elite

17

Why Arsenal need Eze’s individualism

18

Choose to be excited

19

It's not done

20

Show the fire not the fear

21

Now’s the time for a siege mentality

22

David Raya: Difference Maker

23

Stop being stupid

24

Can Saka get back to his best?

25

How costly will Eze’s injury be?

26

The curse of the League Cup continues

27

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

28

Springtime Eze has sprung

29

Max Dowman: Game changer

30

The horseshoe of doom

31

Young hearts run free as Dowman lights up FA Cup

32

Boring, boring Arsenal

33

High tension squared

34

Carry on Handbrake

35

Eze & Spurs: A match made in heaven

36

Is it happening again?

37

Stress free as Arsenal batter Wigan

38

Arsenal get ‘Arsenaled' at Brentford

39

What can’t Martin Zubimendi do?

40

Kai Havertz scores again...

41

What a difference a week makes

42

8 wins from 8 as Arsenal top UCL league phase

43

Is this really the end of the world?

44

Jesus brace sinks Inter at San Siro

45

Point gained on rivals despite disappointing draw at Forest

46

Advantage Arsenal but should the tie be done & dusted?

47

Martinelli hat-trick sends Arsenal into FA Cup fourth round

48

Were Arsenal brave enough against Liverpool?

49

Rice brace leads Arsenal to victory

50

Gabriel returns in style as Arsenal thrash Villa

51

Odegaard on song in nervy Brighton win

52

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

53

Gyokeres penalty sees Arsenal top at Christmas

54

Arsenal’s injury concerns & analysing Gyokeres

55

Saka spares Arsenal’s blushes against Wolves

56

Madueke magic in Bruges

57

Arsenal stumble at Villa as unbeaten run ends

58

Ben White returns in style in Brentford win

59

A point secured at Chelsea after an intense week

60

Rice masterful in Bayern demolition

61

Eze’s prayers answered as Arsenal thump Spurs

62

North London derby preview

63

Arsenal’s quarterly report

64

Arsenal’s improved disciplinary record & mailbag

65

Should Arsenal be disappointed by Sunderland draw?

66

Merino’s brace seals historic night in Prague

67

Rice runs the show in Burnley

68

Hale End sensations sink Brighton

69

Eze magic makes the difference

70

Gyokeres stars as Arsenal thrash Atletico Madrid

71

Saka shines in job done at Fulham

72

How do Arsenal utilise Merino?

73

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

74

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

75

How have Arteta's Arsenal evolved?

76

Rice & Saka goals send Arsenal top

77

Odegaard shines in win over Olympiacos

78

Big Gabi secures a sweet victory at Newcastle

79

Eze off the mark & previewing St James’ Park

80

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

81

Super subs star in Bilbao

82

A near perfect day out at the Emirates

83

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

84

International break round-up & mailbag

85

Are the post-Anfield narratives fair?

86

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

87

Attention on Anfield & more potential incomings!

88

Arsenal cruise past Leeds and Eze unveiled

89

Eberechi Eze to Arsenal… unlucky, Spurs

90

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

91

Amy meets Arteta & Man United preview

92

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

93

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

94

Gyökeres arrives & Dowman continues to impress

95

Arsenal aim to reach new heights

96

How would Gyökeres, Madueke and Mosquera fit in?

97

A busy week as Zubimendi & Nørgaard arrive with Gyökeres pending

98

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

99

The World Cup of underrated Arsenal players

100

Carlos Cuesta leaving, Next season’s fixtures, Mailbag

101

Zubimendi latest, Nwaneri interview, Mailbag

102

Arsenal through the generations: Sesko vs Gyokeres

103

What would Martin Zubimendi bring to Arsenal?

104

End of Season Awards: Part Two

105

Arsenal win UWCL & End of Season Awards: Part One

106

Looking ahead to Southampton and a busy summer

107

Rice & Raya all-but seal second

108

Focus on Newcastle & the battle for second

109

Arsenal show their character at Anfield

110

Valiant Arsenal fall short in Paris

111

Bournemouth punish distracted Arsenal

112

Down but not out as PSG lead at half-time

113

The PSG Preview

114

Eyes elsewhere as Palace punish Arsenal

115

As easy as it gets at Ipswich

116

Remontadahaha as Arsenal dismantle Madrid in Champions League

117

All eyes on the Bernabéu

118

The Emirates’ greatest night as Real Madrid destroyed

119

Can Arsenal find the chaos against Real Madrid?

120

One in, one out as Saka returns in style

121

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

122

International break round-up & Fulham preview

123

Nwaneri & Lewis-Skelly: Arsenal's Next Gen

124

Squad Audit: Who should Arsenal sell this summer?

125

Makeshift forward Merino sinks Chelsea

126

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

127

More Old Trafford misery & Keown drops in

128

History made in Eindhoven, roll on Madrid?

129

Arsenal through the generations

130

No forwards, no goals

131

How did we get here?

132

Arsenal's adaptability, misconduct charge & record revenue

133

Who needs a striker when you've got Merino?

134

Solutions without Havertz & expectations for rest of season

135

Protecting Myles & Mailbag: Part 1

136

Defeat at St James’ Park, roll on Dubai…

137

Haaland humbled as Myles makes waves

138

Nwaneri stars on the biggest stage

139

Another ridiculous red, but Arsenal find a way

140

Excellent in Europe as Arsenal close in on last 16

141

Belief renewed despite a lack of options and focus

142

North London is still red

143

A nightmare week for Arteta & Arsenal

144

Isak shows wasteful Arsenal what they're missing

145

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

146

Gabis inspire the Gunners on New Year's Day

147

Chaos factor returns in clinical fashion

148

It might be Christmas, but Jesus is resurrected

149

Further frustration, what is going wrong this season?

150

Myles too good for Monaco

151

Windy woes in the West as Arsenal rue fine margins

152

Arsenal set pieces sink Man United

153

Who put the ball in the West Ham net?

154

Arsenal find their mojo and blow Sporting Lisbon away

155

Back to winning ways as Odegaard shows his importance

156

Nottingham Forest preview & which old players should come home?

157

The Handbrake Off Mailbox

158

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

159

Where does Chelsea draw leave Arsenal's title hopes?

160

No Italian Job at the San Siro and a Chelsea preview

161

Edu's departure & Newcastle analysis

162

The Ethan Nwaneri show

163

Learnings post Liverpool & Preston preview

164

Job done midweek, all eyes on Sunday

165

A bad day at Bournemouth

166

Eidevall’s exit & Bournemouth preview

167

The Bukayo Saka show

168

Havertz brilliant as Arsenal cruise past PSG

169

Trossard again as Arsenal leave it late

170

Nwaneri runs the show against Bolton

171

A hard fought point at Man City as a rivalry grows

172

Raya lights up Atalanta draw - next up Man City

173

3 points at the Lane, again

174

Three more years of Arteta & NLD preview

175

2 weeks until Handbrake Live!

176

Learnings from Brighton draw & Sterling's arrival

177

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

178

A statement victory at Villa Park

179

Transfer latest & Villa preview

180

Saka & Havertz shine in perfect start

181

24/25 Preview: Hopes, dreams, & expectations

182

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

183

Back at the Emirates & AFC supporters clubs

184

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

185

Handbrake Live returns!

186

89 points & end of season awards

187

The Arsenal take it to the final day

188

One-nil at Old Trafford - Trossard again

189

Squad Audit: where do Arsenal upgrade this summer?

190

Declan Rice, we got him half price

191

Should Arsenal sell Gabriel Jesus?

192

Havertz and Saka shine in absurd north London derby

193

Chelsea crushed - the perfect preparation for Spurs

194

Top of the table again!

195

How do Arsenal get to the next level?

196

Villa dent title hopes, how Arsenal respond is key

197

Honours even, all to play for in Munich

198

Arsenal stay top after superb South Coast display

199

Required rotation sees Smith Rowe shine

200

Ever-growing maturity and experience nullifies City

201

A season defining Sunday, how do Arsenal hurt City?

202

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

203

Raya heroics and Ødegaard magic see Arsenal into last eight

204

Kai Havertz the hero in Porto dress rehearsal

205

Mikel's multifunctional midfield & durable defence

206

Who put the ball in the Sheffield net?

207

The evolution of Gabriel Magalhães & tactical variation through adaptability

208

Relentless pressing suffocates Newcastle

209

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

210

What on earth did Arsenal do in Dubai?

211

This season vs last & should Trossard stay up front?

212

Hammers hit for six… boring boring Arsenal

213

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

214

Jorginho masterclass as emotion returns

215

A make or break last dance with Klopp

216

Arsenal find a way through the Forest frustration

217

Zinchenko exclusive & Forest preview

218

Goals from set pieces, goals from open play!?

219

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

220

Winter break needed as goal drought continues

221

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

222

Anfield awaits, can Arsenal make a statement?

223

Jesus and Havertz break Brighton curse

224

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

225

Frustration at Villa & Invincibles Advent

226

97' reasons to love Declan Rice

227

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

228

Lack of fluidity? The front five arrive

229

Back on top after Havertz stings Bees

230

Brentford build up and Hale End heroes

231

Set pieces, solidity and Saliba see Arsenal through

232

Wingers night as Martinelli and Saka sink Sevilla

233

The VAR dilemma and Arsenal’s statement

234

Gunners dealt Hammer blow before trip to Tyneside

235

Eddie puts Blades to the sword

236

Gabi goals take Arsenal top of Group B

237

Declan Rice, magnificent again and again

238

The 'unflusterable' Benjamin White

239

Controlled emotions and super substitutions

240

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

241

A stroll on the south coast as Havertz off the mark

242

One-nil to the Arsenal, made in Hale End

243

Derby disappointment as injuries mount

244

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

245

Arsenal break Goodison hoodoo ahead of Champions League return

246

Can Arsenal end their winless run at Goodison?

247

Bukayo Saka: Arsenal and England’s starboy

248

96' reasons to love Declan Rice

249

Champions League draw, United preview, and deadline day deals

250

Two points dropped and lessons in chemistry

251

Fulham preview & What does Havertz contribute?

252

Rolls-Royce Saliba, Lighthouse Rice

253

Options without Timber and Palace preview

254

Turnstile Turmoil: New systems on and off the pitch

255

Looking ahead to 23/24

256

Vieira from the spot again

257

Pre-season, David Raya, and Community Shield preview

258

Introducing: Handbrake Off

259

Summer Special: Destination Arsenal

260

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

261

Arsenal squad audit: Who stays, who goes?

262

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

263

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

264

Arsenal need to be ruthless on and off the pitch

265

Team spirit, new contracts and looking ahead to Brighton

266

Arsenal exact revenge over Newcastle to keep City in sight

267

Arsenal's leaders step up and steamroll Chelsea

268

Ian Wright x Alan Shearer on Arsenal past and present

269

Do you believe in miracles?

270

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

271

Rallying cries and Saliba rain dances

272

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

273

Anfield draw reaction and learnings

274

Liverpool preview, Jack Wilshere, and be more Bukayo

275

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

276

A big two months for Arsenal Football Club

277

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

278

Loan-ly boys and odes to Ozil

279

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

280

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

281

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

282

A Sporting draw and the greatest advert for the Premier League

283

Ecstasy at the Emirates and silverware at Selhurst Park

284

The inevitability of Bukayo Saka

285

The sound of Arsenal

286

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

287

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

288

Arsenal rediscover themselves with poetic win against Villa

289

Arsenal lose top spot and now urgently need a result

290

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

291

Brentford preview and how should all of this feel?

292

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

293

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

294

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

295

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

296

Arsenal pass sternest test yet at the Emirates in Eddie time

297

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

298

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

299

North London Derby awaits and Arsenal don their paints

300

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

301

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

302

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

303

Eddie proves he's ready as Arsene returns to Arsenal

304

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

305

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

306

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

307

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

308

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

309

Nelson provides Halloween treat for five-star Arsenal

310

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

311

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

312

Arsenal's victories in Europe starring Bukayo and Beth

313

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

314

Arsenal enjoy Europa exploits & Mik Arteta's Gabis

315

Saka and Martinelli steal the show as Gunners blast past Liverpool

316

Nketiah shines as spotlight on the Emirates for showdown with Liverpool

317

Arsenal 3 Tottenham 1: reaction and redemption

318

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

319

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

320

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

321

Targeting Jesus, the WSL returns and our favourite 15 minutes

322

A disappointing defeat and Dadaism

323

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

324

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

325

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

326

Arsenal's weekend: from pitch perfect to perfect pitch

327

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

328

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

329

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

330

The Saliba Show

331

Arsenal’s Lionesses, Palace preview, Terry Neil

332

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

333

The Arteta Effect

334

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

335

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

336

The patron saint of growling

337

Norway, numbers, and no new names

338

The new Vieira

339

The season in 12 words

340

Less of a podcast, more of a support group

341

Massive and crushing disappointment

342

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

343

Pulchritude and fortitude

344

Chaos, stress, and screams

345

They didn't think like squirrels

346

The Graham Potter Curse

347

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

348

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

349

A result to celebrate

350

Goldfish memories, fuming at the fixture computer and club identity

351

Happy Arsenal, happy Odegaard, happy Emirates

352

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

353

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

354

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

355

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

356

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

357

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

358

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

359

One day we'll visit the toilet bowl

360

Bring back Jack Wilshere

361

The Arsenal that makes you feel

362

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

363

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

364

Introducing: In The Boardroom

365

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

366

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

367

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

368

Thrashing out our regular Anfield thrashing

369

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

370

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

371

Arteta’s century and Wenger’s Invincibles

372

The Aaron Ramsdale Show

373

Friday Night Likes as Thomas joins the Partey

374

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

375

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

376

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

377

Spanking Spurs, iconic Ramsdale, and a ripped off handbrake

378

The phlegmatic Yorkshireman

379

New-Look Arsenal & Koscielny Hindsight

380

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

381

A dark place

382

Carling Cup vibes

383

We were looking for positives

384

Miss Trunchbull vibes

385

A continuing psychodrama

386

Reasons To Be Cheerful, Reasons To Be Fearful

387

Highbury Highs

388

Arsenal Car Boot Sale

389

OK (Amy) Computer

390

By Eck!

391

Nothing Super About It

392

All Or Nothing

393

Not Disappointed, Just Angry

394

Remembering Rocky

395

Ode To Joy

396

Don't Cry For Me Jermaine Jenas

397

When The White Shirt Brings A Red Mist

398

Blanking Dennis Bergkamp

399

Gradual Construction, Sudden Destruction

400

An Interview with Stefan Schwarz

401

Edu Scissorhands

402

A New MØ for Arsenal

403

Göödnight Sweet Prince

404

We Are Young, We Are Free

405

New Year’s Revolution

406

A Year of Arteta

407

Can We Just Talk About Music Instead?

408

Bonus Episode - The Fans Are Back!

409

Broken Canon Crest Klaxon

410

Amy Interviews Arsene Wenger

411

All We're Saying Is Give Us A Goal

412

Kroenke Special!

413

Mathieu Flamini Exclusive

414

Iain Dowie Scores That

415

Walk Like An Egyptian

416

Express Yourself!

417

Too Clever By Half

418

The Arsene Book Review

419

Mikel's Transfer Partey

420

Mind The Gap

421

Come in Number 9

422

Arteta Ball

423

Unbelievable Belief in Arteta

424

And Now You're Gonna Believe Us!

425

Bonus Pod: Ornstein on Ozil & Sanllehi

426

Happy Endings

427

FA Cup Final Preview & Aubameyang's Future At Arsenal

428

Not So Sweet Caroline

429

Money. That's What He Wants

430

Derby Days Are Here Again

431

Should They Stay Or Should They Go?

432

Rip It Up & Start again

433

A Luiz Disasterclass

434

Ask us anything & Amy's Wenger Exclusive

435

BONUS EPISODE - EPL Countdown

436

What Next For Arteta?

437

The Unsung Heroes of Arsenal

438

Patrick Vieira Special

439

Michael Thomas Interview

440

Ooh Ooh Tony Adams Special

441

Arsenal's 1st European Trophy

442

An interview with David Seaman

443

Boring Boring Arsenal

444

Favourite Cup Finals

445

LAUREN - An exclusive interview

446

THIERRY HENRY SPECIAL

447

CESC FABREGAS SPECIAL

448

Away Days

449

The Premier League's only Invincibles

450

Arteta's Iron Fist

451

Glenn Helder with the Handbrake Off

452

DENNIS BERGKAMP SPECIAL

453

And the same day Spurs were relegated...

454

Herbert Chapman's Staring Eyes

455

Teen Spirit

456

A foggy night in Scarborough

457

The Art of Leadership

458

Are we too good to go down?

459

Christmas Special

460

Pay The Cost To Be The Boss

461

The Voice of Doom

462

The Return of Captain Underpants

463

Bring The Noise

464

Handbrake Off - Trailer