In today’s episode of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Clive (@clivepafc) and Paul (@poznaninmypants) to discuss the disappointing draw at home to Wolves. Elliot does his usual moaning while the gang tries to determine where the match went wrong. There’s a debate over Xhaka’s performance, agreement about Kolasinac and questions about Arsenal’s two high-priced strikers. The pod examines whether Emery’s system has taken shape yet and how it might look moving forward. Then Scott (@oh_that_crab) stops by with the statistics underlying the performances. Finally, Clive and Paul find some silver linings. All that and plenty more in this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast
Episode 248 - Sporting (h) - We Are With Him
In today’s episode of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Clive (@clivepafc) and Paul (@poznaninmypants) to discuss the soporific nil-nil draw with Sporting and the injury to Danny Welbeck that overshadowed the game. The injury is discussed from a human aspect and footballing implication aspect. Then the group break down the performances of Ramsey, Guendouzi and Mkhitaryan. There’s a debate about how to rotate for the Europa League and the quality of the competition as a whole. Then there’s a brief look ahead to the weekend. All that and plenty more in this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
Episode 247 - Liverpool (h) - The Christening Of The Emery Era
In today’s episode of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Tim (@stillberto), Clive (@clivepafc) and a temporarily audio-challenged Paul (@poznaninmypants) to discuss the breathless 1-1 draw between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates. The group discusses virtually every player performance and key event in a match that served as the best performance yet under Unai Emery. Scott (@oh_that_crab) stops by to give a statistical analysis of the match. Then Tim and Clive return to continue the analysis. Special attention is paid to the performances of Xhaka and Torreira and there’s plenty of discussion about Unai Emery’s influence on the match. All that and plenty more in this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
Episode 246 - Blackpool (h) - A Buffoon, A Lunatic, Unhinged
In today’s episode of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Paul (@poznaninmypants) and Tim (@stillberto) to discuss the quintessentially Carabao Cup tie between Arsenal and Blackpool at the Emirates. The group discusses some of the brighter performances and not-so-fantastic performances. There’s particular attention paid to Guendouzi, Smith Rowe and Maitland-Niles. Then the podcast is interrupted for a lengthy debate over Aaron Ramsey’s contract situation and how it has been handled by the player and the club. At this point, Elliot might go off the rails a little. The episode gets back on track with a quick analysis of Mustafi’s performance. Then there’s a discussion of the draw that pits Arsenal against Spurs at the Emirates and finally there’s a preview of the Liverpool match on Saturday. All that and plenty more in this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
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Episode 245 - Crystal Palace (a) - It’s A Game Of Inches
In today’s episode of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Paul (@poznaninmypants) and Clive (@clivepafc) to discuss the slightly disappointing culmination of #Project24. There’s discussion of the full back crisis, why Mustafi keeps doing a Mustafi and what’s wrong with Arsenal’s build up play. Scott (@oh_that_crab) stops by with a quick look at the numbers behind the performance with a strong focus on Iwobi, Lacazette and Guendouzi. Then Elliot, Paul and Clive debate Emery’s substitutions and who should be Arsenal’s center forward for the upcoming Liverpool match. All that and plenty more in this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
Episode 244 - Sporting (a) - Getting My Retaliation In Early
In today’s episode of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Paul (@poznaninmypants) and Scott (@oh_that_crab) to discuss Arsenal’s victory at Sporting for their 11th consecutive win in all competitions. First there’s some debate over the use of first team players away in the Europa League. Then the group assess the causes of a sluggish first half performance with a focus on Ramsey, Elneny, Mkhitaryan and the full backs. There’s a section on Torreira and the way his involvement improved Guendouzi. There’s discussion of Aubameyang’s contribution and Danny Welbeck’s importance to the team. Lastly there’s a preview of the weekend’s match at Crystal Palace. All that and plenty more in this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
Episode 243 - Leicester (h) - He's Unai Emery's Man
In today’s episode of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Paul (@poznaninmypants) and Clive (@clivepafc) to gush over the performance of Mesut Ozil in Arsenal’s victory over Leicester. The crew debates the slow start to the match and wonders if the Emery system has finally taken clear shape. There’s praise for Torreira and questions about Lichsteiner. But mostly the crew praises a vintage performance from Ozil. Then Scott (@oh_that_crab) stops by briefly to break down the statistics from the victory. Finally, Clive, Paul and Elliot go deep on the second half goals and what this long winning run means for the club. Also there are some silly Paul jokes. All that and plenty more in this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
Episode 242 - October Mailbag!
In today’s episode of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Paul (@poznaninmypants) and Scott (@oh_that_crab) to answer listener questions from across the world wide web. (is that thing still around?) There are questions about how we’ll fair in big games, the stats differences under Emery, much much more. Then Tim (@stillberto) stops by briefly to answer a question about Arsenal’s scouting or lack of scouting from Brazil. Finally, Clive (@clivepafc) comes on to answer questions about youth development, future Arsenal managers, formations and players he’d like to see at Arsenal. All that and plenty more in this “mailbag” edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
Episode 241 - BONUS Episode - Arsenal’s Bundesliga Round-Up
On today’s “bonus international break” episode, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by special guest and Bundesliga expert Lewis Ambrose (@LGAmbrose) to discuss the players who have come to Arsenal from the Bundesliga. There’s plenty about Aubameyang and Mkhitaryan but also some discussion of Leno and Kolasinac. The pod ends with Lewis giving his thoughts on the situation with the German national team as it relates to Mesut Ozil.
Episode 240 - Fulham (a) - Playing What We See
In today’s episode of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Tim (@Stillberto) and Clive (@clivepafc) to discuss Arsenal’s stunning 5-1 win over Fulham. There’s a discussion of the surprise selection and what to make of the formation. Then there’s praise for Lucas Torreira and how he’s starting to show what a special player he can be. The goals are discussed individually with special emphasis on that exceptional third goal from Ramsey. The group debates whether Iwobi and potentially Mkhitaryan have become indispensable players. Finally there’s a discussion of just how far this Arsenal team can go. Paul (@poznaninmypants) couldn’t make it on the main section of the pod but he stops by with a five minute rant to break up the monotony. All that and plenty more in this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
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