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Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

By: The Athletic
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Summary

The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, James McNicholas (Gunnerblog), Art de Roche and comedian Ian Stone bring you a twice-weekly podcast dedicated to Arsenal Football Club. They'll bring you reaction to all the games, expert insight into the inner-workings of the club, including transfers and contracts, and analysis on the women's team too.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2019 The Athletic
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Episodes
  • What happens if Spurs actually get relegated?
    May 14 2026

    James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to look ahead to the match against Burnley on Monday.


    The panel discuss Ben White’s injury, whether Jurrien Timber will make be fit in time for Champions League final, anticipation for the final home game of the season, the potential difficulties Burnley may pose and the title race going into the final week of the season.


    Plus, they respond to listener messages, pay tribute to Beth Mead as she played her final game at Emirates Stadium for Arsenal Women and we hear from Michael in San Francisco in this week’s instalment of ‘Up Your Arsenal’.


    If you like the panel’s song choices, check out the ‘Now that’s what I call Handbrake’ playlist on both Spotify and Apple Music and listen to them all there:


    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6cgJk1eJwQBmiUJlSFZMJN?si=pMHHbBb8S8Ky5LtlKp7pHw&pi=Rra8NSxDRVm58&nd=1&dlsi=62f2d7c1c10045ac


    Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/now-thats-what-i-call-handbrake/pl.u-d2b00jZuDxWk6P


    Producer: Robby Williams

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    47 mins
  • I’ve always loved Darren England
    May 11 2026

    Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 1-0 win against West Ham on Sunday.


    The panel reflect on the VAR drama at the end of the game, the outrage surrounding West Ham’s goal being ruled out, if this was the pivotal moment for Arsenal’s title charge, this match being the hardest obstacle in the run-in, Raya being one of Arsenal’s best ever goalkeepers, the defensive effort from the entire team, Arteta bravely correcting his earlier questionable substitutions, Odegaard’s game changing cameo after a tough season, Trossard coming up clutch once again, Lewis-Skelly continuing his great form and acknowledging Ben White’s contribution to the club since joining.


    Plus, they respond to listener messages and discuss how the team will prepare with eight days until the final home game.


    If you like the panel’s song choices, check out the ‘Now that’s what I call Handbrake’ playlist on both Spotify and Apple Music and listen to them all there:


    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6cgJk1eJwQBmiUJlSFZMJN?si=pMHHbBb8S8Ky5LtlKp7pHw&pi=Rra8NSxDRVm58&nd=1&dlsi=62f2d7c1c10045ac


    Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/now-thats-what-i-call-handbrake/pl.u-d2b00jZuDxWk6P


    Producer: Robby Williams

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    53 mins
  • We're on our way
    May 6 2026

    Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid to reach their first Champions League final in 20 years.


    The panel reflect on the scenes before the game as fans greeted the team bus, the atmosphere at Emirates Stadium, the journey everyone has been on that’s led to this achievement, the impressive Champions League run to the final, the stellar job Arteta has done since taking over, the mature performance from the whole team, Gyokeres’ best showing for the club, Lewis-Skelly’s ovations from the crowd following his display, Saka fittingly scoring the winning goal, and praise for White and Rice.


    Plus, we hear from Art de Roché, respond to listener messages and look ahead to the West Ham away on Sunday.


    If you like the panel’s song choices, check out the ‘Now that’s what I call Handbrake’ playlist on both Spotify and Apple Music and listen to them all there:


    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6cgJk1eJwQBmiUJlSFZMJN?si=pMHHbBb8S8Ky5LtlKp7pHw&pi=Rra8NSxDRVm58&nd=1&dlsi=62f2d7c1c10045ac


    Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/now-thats-what-i-call-handbrake/pl.u-d2b00jZuDxWk6P


    Producer: Robby Williams

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    55 mins
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