The Arsenal Beat

The Beat - Reporting from the Inside

Emily Herbert welcomes journalists and reporters who cover Arsenal week in, week out to discuss the latest news from the Emirates Stadium - the big games, tactical tweaks, transfer news.

The Arsenal Beat brings together the biggest and best Arsenal voices in one place, with new shows twice a week.

Follow @thearesenalbeat on Instagram & TikTok and look out for The Arsenal Beat newsletter, coming soon.

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S1 · E12
Thursday · 30 min
The Premier League Returns
The Premier League is finally back this weekend and it will be reigning champions Arsenal who get things back under way when they welcome an impressive Leeds side to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Normal service also resumes on The Arsenal Beat, where Emily is joined by Ed Aarons of the Guardian and Sam Cunningham, a freelance football journalist with over 20 years experience covering the game's biggest clubs. The panel discuss the bombshell decision in the Manchester City case and what it could mean to a rival club such as Arsenal, the differing fortunes of the club's players during the prolonged international break and Mikel Arteta's new contract. Please remember to rate and review the Arsenal Beat and subscribe using your preferred podcast platform.
S1 · E11
September 30 · 39 min
Fan Forum - Arsenal NYC
Welcome to the first-ever episode of The Arsenal Beat: Fan Forum. Arsenal has one of the most passionate, most global fanbases in the world and while we cover the football every week from here in the UK, we wanted to hand the mic to supporters who are living that experience somewhere completely different. We are delighted to welcome Arsenal NYC as our first supporters club joining Fan Forum as Emily speaks to co-director Patrick Dunn. Later in the episode, Patrick introduces three members of Arsenal NYC who put their questions directly to Arsenal Beat regular, Simon Collings of The Sun. If you'd like your supporters club to be featured on the Fan Forum, email mark@thebeatdesk.com Please remember to rate and review The Arsenal Beat and subscribe via your preferred podcast platform.
S1 · E10
September 21 · 22 min
Look on the Bright Side
For the first time, The Arsenal Beat Monday review show comes on the back of a defeat for Mikel Arteta's men. A 3-0 loss at Brighton sees the Premier League champions go into a prolonged international break on the back of a rare poor performance. Emily is joined by Alex Howell from BBC Sport and The Standard's Matt Verri to run the rule over what went wrong for Arsenal at the AMEX Stadium. Please remember to rate and review The Arsenal Beat and subscribe via your preferred podcast platform. Sign up for The Arsenal Beat newsletter: https://thearsenalbeat.substack.com/subscribe
S1 · E9
September 17 · 39 min
The Max Factor
There has been plenty of excitement surrounding Arsenal academy prospect Max Dowman in recent months, but did the 16-year-old truly arrive with a fine display in the 4-2 Carabao Cup third round win over Ipswich? Emily is joined by The Sun's Simon Collings and Art de Roche of The Athletic to discuss Dowman's eye-catching performance and that of fellow Hale End star Marli Salmon. Art invites listeners into his adventure into culinary awareness while Simon is stuck eating chilli in press rooms across the country. The panel also debate the upcoming trip to Brighton and the resumption of the Fabian Hürzeler v Mikel Arteta rivalry and the ongoing struggles for Vikor Gyokeres. Elsewhere, Arsenal have not enjoyed such a strong start in the Women's Super League, but could an Emirates Stadium clash against struggling Manchester United provide welcome respite? Please remember to rate and review The Arsenal Beat and subscribe via your preferred podcast platform. Sign up for The Arsenal Beat newsletter, in your inbox every Wednesday: https://thearsenalbeat.substack.com/subscribe
S1 · E8
September 14 · 30 min
The Big Grapple
A judo bout, a stunning strike and another win for the Premier League champions. Arsenal eventually left Sunderland with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night, despite Mikel Arteta fuming over a judo throw that could have cost his side. David Raya shone in goal, Bruno Guimaraes made a memorable return to the north-east and Bukayo Saka was on target once more. Emily is joined by Nick Callow from Hayters TV and debutant Tom Canton from the Mirror and football.london. They discuss the key talking points from the Stadium of Light, the Carabao Cup trip to Ipswich and plenty in between. Please remember to rate and review The Arsenal Beat and subscribe via your preferred podcast platform. Sign up to The Arsenal Beat newsletter: https://thearsenalbeat.substack.com/subscribe
S1 · E7
September 7 · 26 min
The Kai's the Limit
Arsenal conceded for the first time this season but bounced back to beat Chelsea and continue their perfect start to their Premier League title defence. Emily is joined by Simon Collings from The Sun and The Guardian's Ed Aarons to look back on the 2-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium. In a week full of football acronyms, Arsenal once again put on a S.H.O.W. (Saka, Havertz, Odegaard, White)*. Having missed out on a striker in the summer transfer window, the panel discuss if Kai Havertz can be the man to fire Arsenal to the title once again, how Ezri Konsa fared on his full debut and Martin Odegaard's fine start to the campaign. The Champions League gets under way this week and the trio look ahead to a trip to Napoli, while Simon's dog Lily also gets her first surprise Arsenal Beat outing. Please remember to rate and review The Arsenal Beat and subscribe via your preferred podcast platform. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @thearsenalbeat Sign up for our weekly Arsenal Beat newsletter: https://thearsenalbeat.substack.com/subscribe *sorry
S1 · E6
September 3 · 32 min
Window Framing
The transfer window has closed, Mikel Arteta goes into Sunday's London derby against Chelsea knowing the players he has to work with until January. But should Arsenal fans be pleased with the summer business? Emily is once again joined by ESPN's James Olley and Matt Verri of The Standard to talk about the incomings, the near-misses and the different approach in transfers to Sunday's opponents. What will Chelsea bring to the Emirates Stadium? Is this Arsenal's first big test of their Premier League title defence? All those questions, and plenty more beside, are answered this week on The Arsenal Beat. Please remember to rate and review The Arsenal Beat and subscribe via your preferred podcast platform. Sign up for the weekly Arsenal Beat newsletter: https://thearsenalbeat.substack.com/subscribe Join our WSL Fantasy league ahead of the new season: https://wslfootball.com/fantasy/leagues/3TRX6X22/QXJzZW5hbCBCZWF0IDI2LzI3
S1 · E5
September 1 · 40 min
Eze Listening
A different kind of victory for Arsenal as they left Aston Villa with a hard-fought 1-0 win, courtesy of another Bukayo Saka goal. Emily is joined by Arsenal and WSL world feed commentator Max Jones and Art de Roche of The Athletic to pore over the performance at Villa Park. Why did Christos Tzolis struggle? How good was Eberechi Eze? Will anyone ever score against Arsenal's defence and can Mikel Arteta keep his collection of world class midfielders happy? We then switch gears and look ahead to Arsenal's upcoming Women'S Super League campaign as Renee Slegers' side go in search of a first domestic title in seven years - who are their main rivals, what transfer business have they done and who could be the standout stars? Please remember to rate and review The Arsenal Beat and subscribe via your preferred podcast platform. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thearsenal beat. Sign up for our weekly Arsenal Beat newsletter: https://thearsenalbeat.substack.com/subscribe Join our WSL Fantasy Football league: https://www.wslfootball.com/fantasy/leagues/3TRX6X22/QXJzZW5hbCBCZWF0IDI2LzI3
S1 · E4
August 27 · 31 min
Full Flow
Arsenal don't play until Monday night but that doesn't stop The Arsenal Beat from bringing you your weekly dose of Thursday preview podcast action. Ahead of the trip to face Aston Villa, Emily is joined by The Standard's Matt Verri and Nick Callow from Hayters TV. The panel discuss the differing starts to the Premier League season for The Gunners and Unai Emery's Villa, whether new signing Ezri Konsa could feature against his former club, press box punch-ups and Martin Odegaard's word of the day. Please remember to rate and review The Arsenal Beat and subscribe via your preferred podcast platform. You can also subscribe to our weekly Arsenal Beat newsletter: https://thearsenalbeat.substack.com/subscribe Follow us on social media @thearsenalbeat
S1 · E3
August 24 · 37 min
The Coventry Conference
Arsenal's Premier League title defence started in style with an entertaining 3-0 win over newly-promoted Coventry on Friday night. But is it a title 'defence'? Not if manager Mikel Arteta has anything to do with it..! Emily is joined by The Telegraph's Sam Dean and Art de Roche from The Athletic to talk about Arsenal as the entertainers, a great start for new signing Christos Tzolis, the latest recruit Eze Konsa and Gabriel Martinelli's Arsenal legacy. Remember to rate and review the Arsenal Beat and subscribe via your preferred podcast platform. Follow us on social media @thearsenal beat. Sign up to the Arsenal Beat newsletter here: https://thearsenalbeat.substack.com/subscribe
S1 · E2
August 20 · 24 min
To the Viktor Go the Spoils
Arsenal have silverware in the trophy cabinet before the defence of their Premier League title has even begun. Emily is joined by Simon Collings of The Sun & BBC Sport's Alex Howell to preview Friday night's opening league fixture. The panel discuss the convincing 3-0 Community Shield win over Manchester City in Cardiff, the timely return to form of captain Martin Odegaard and the pressure on Viktor Gyokeres as the striker prepares for his second season at the Emirates Stadium. Gyokeres' former club Coventry are the visitors on Friday night, and this is the perfect preparation for the start of Arsenal's Premier League campaign, this is The Arsenal Beat. Join The Arsenal Beat FPL league using code: ynowgt Please remember to rate and review The Arsenal Beat and subscribe via your preferred podcast platform. Follow us on social media @thearsenalbeat
S1 · E1
August 13 · 33 min
Heavyweight Champions
The Arsenal Beat kicks off with two of the most respected voices in football journalism: Henry Winter and James Olley. They join us to talk all things Arsenal — from the big decisions shaping the club right now to the expectations, pressure and personalities around Mikel Arteta’s side. Insight, opinion and proper football conversation. Plus, which Arsenal player won a wrestling match at the World Cup? Last year was about becoming Champions, this year is about staying Champions. Welcome to The Arsenal Beat.

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