Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

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Has title win set Arsenal free?
22-08-2026 | 48 Min.
Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to look back on Arsenal's convincing 3-0 win over Coventry and ask whether winning the title has given Mikel Arteta's side a new sense of freedom.

Plus, there's plenty of transfer talk. What does Ezri Konsa bring to the squad and could Julian Alvarez become a realistic Arsenal target if Barcelona fail to land him?

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Email: handbrake@theathletic.com

Produced by Nick Thomson
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The ultimate Arsenal 26/27 season preview
20-08-2026 | 43 Min.
The new season is here!

In today's episode, Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Art de Roche look ahead to Arsenal's season, discuss what lessons can be learned from last season and what could go right and wrong this year.
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Is the old Martin Odegaard back?
17-08-2026 | 57 Min.
In today's episode Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to discuss Arsenal's 3-0 win over Man City in the Community Shield!

02:10 Trophy mishaps
07:21 Arsenal 3 - 0 City
13:20 Magnificent MLS
17:07 Odegaard back to his best
22:38 Terrific Tzolis, Raya and Calafiori
33:18 Respects to Jimmy Rimmer
40:44 Transfers and Berta
48:30 Players returning to good vibes

Produced by James Shaw
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Bruno's arrival and pre-season reflections
10-08-2026 | 45 Min.
On today's episode, Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Art De Roché to discuss Arsenal's latest signing Bruno Guimarães, as well as Vini Jr renewing with Madrid, possible transfer targets and Arsenal's pre-season thus far.

Produced by James Shaw
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Pre-season starts and might Vini Jr still be on?
02-08-2026 | 49 Min.
The Arsenal have played their first pre-season game and the Handbrake team are here to debrief.

Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke after Mikel Arteta’s side calmly dispatch Girona 4-1 in Catalonia. New boy Christos Tzolis was on the scoresheet. What did we make of his first performance in front of fans? And just how good is Max Dowman?

There’s the latest on the Vinicius Junior situation PLUS Christian Norgaard is on his way to Everton. What might that mean for the potential arrival of Bruno Guimaraes?

Produced by Xavi Bird

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Over Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

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.

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