Colney Talk Podcast

The return leg of Europa league knockout versus Sporting. And that we were. A tough early exit in the knockout rounds. Very reminiscent of our 2019 heartbreaker against Olympiakos. Very good chances to close out the game but a lot of misfortunes and injuries made a dreadful impact. Arsenal didn't look like their usual self in the early minutes of the first half especially for a team well known in ball dominance in possession - quite the opposite. The team found themselves but against a very tough opponent in Sporting, we couldn't even get some shred of luck to win. My top 3 players deserved their call out. I just didn't have the same sentiment with the other guy today. So much to be expected out of him. We have to deal with this loss in an important way on Sunday. That's where the conversion will move to. Take a listen and share with a friend. Onwards & upwards. C'mon Arsenal.

Arsenal took a trip to Caven Cottage. There were concerns leading up to this game due to absentees with injuries. But we had 2 surprise welcome in the lineup and bench. Trossard leading the attack literally in this game. So many notables to take away from an amazing win. First club in league history on 5 away games on clean-sheets; Arteta's 100th win and the return of Gabriel Jesus. And…awesome hattrick of an assist in a game. I came away really impressed in the teams' performance and the confidence seeing Jesus show us what we may have forgotten about his qualities. I talked about the atmosphere in the game, the style Arsenal played and my top 3 performers. Lots of excitement in the game with an emphatic early 3-nil lead & victory. But to see one of our major players back brings another level of swagger we missed - not lost. Enjoy the win on this pod with your friends. The challenges grow bigger as we march on. But this is Arsenal! On to the next. C'mon you gunners!

The return of Europa League. Arsenal vs Sporting Portugal in Lisbon. An entertaining 2-2 draw with a lot of not so good display in the early part of the game. A lot of deficiency due to the 6 man shuffle to Arsenal's starting line up in the game. A number of open chances on both sides to take the game. Perhaps there was some understanding from the changes in the squad. Though missing key attacking players in Odegaard, Eddie & Trossard leaves you with minimal assurance in quality. It was good to see the team fight back to settle the score and eventually manage the game. On the show I highlighted my standout players and that one player who disappointed. There's a lot to take away from the draw especially for Turner and our defending composure. And other positives to note in the game as well. Pick out your "other" player and listen is if he was the same on the pod. We move on to the next game away. Enjoy this byte-size show and share with your friends! C'mon Arsenal!

The games keep rolling on. But this was no ordinary game. The return premier league game between the 1st in the league against the last. Most early predictions and expectations were the feelings of business as usual. But Arsenal was fighting for their life, for each other from an embarrassment of a close draw or a draw. This game could have easily been stolen from us having an incompetent VAR overlooking this game. This Arsenal team, did something historic - crawling back from a 2-0 nil score, the players and unexpected heroes came to do something special. There is much to learn from our defensive lapse in concentration. In this episode I highlighted the team spirit, the situation of the game and top performers in the game who were exceptional to our 3-2 victory. It is clear every game is never as it would seem regardless of position nor place. However this was prove again why this is a special time and moment for Arsenal. So let's all enjoy and support the team all the way. Celebrate this win and keep on roaring Arsenal! Take a listen and share with a friend. Onwards & upwards we go. North London Forever!

Arsenal's game in hand and revenge game was here; and it delivered! Arsenal return game against an Everton team we played less than 25 days ago was a different story - albeit some scary situations in our on box. Interesting first half and hour or so. Then the Starboy doing star things, broke open the lull of the game in the closing minutes of the first half! There was so many magical moments in this game that will remain as one of the best games of the season. Ramsdale was brilliant as well! In addition, this game made history as the 100th win against a team - Everton. Safe to say historic and Arsenal are often synonymous. With unchanged line up we saw a vibrant team that grew into confidence in all of second half. Trossard, Zinchenko and the rest of the team were in good light. Great quality of players on the bounce this game. A welcome sight for Emile-Smith Rowe on the pitch. Take a listen to my thoughts on the game and how we can carry this on onto the next few games beyond this new month. Celebrate this win tunning in this pod with your friends. It's a great day!! Arsenal! Arsenal! Arsenal!

Arsenal's visit to King's Stadium was a good match victory;1-nil to the Arsenal! First start for Trossard which looked quite good link up with Martinelli; which ultimately produced the only allowed goal in this game. I expect Eddie and Martinelli to take notice in this deficiency. Unusual refereeing call in Trossard's beautiful goal even after several replays. Arsenal played a dominant game but with blunt goal attempts from our front 4. Much has been said about decisive actions in the opponent's box. Now it's all about consistency. We have the quality players to do such - especially without G.Jesus. This game left us with confidence in the attack, displaying several passing options and defensive unison by the team. Good game management overall; thankfully a few important players got extra rest whilst contributing for this game. On the pod, I highlight the standout performers and who was lacking. Maybe you'd agree. If not, let me know who you think. Another great win by the boys. Midweek game approaches.  Enjoy this byte-size show and share with your friends! Up the Arsenal.

Nothing is ever what it seems and we all witnessed it in this game against Aston Villa. An exhilarating 4-2 victory at Villa park. The stars did align for us to snatch this victory. Every indication until the 90 plus minute saw leaving with a draw or easily a loss. We weren't our usual Arsenal in the attacking department. We missed so much chances including sitters. It was unbelievable. Thanks to our unlikely heroes in the team to kick up our spirit in the game. I believe this has turned things around back in our favor and the course we have been charting at the top. Truly a mark of a championship-looking team to hold onto that belief till the literal end is remarkable and rewarding. An undoubtedly deserved win and crucial to rebuild our run. Although that should not take away the defensive concerns and lapses we showed. I would not put it on sole replacement of Partey but it's a factor nonetheless. Arsenal's defensive spine needs to be much tighter. May this win bring more good fortune to our run. As always celebrate this win and keep on roaring Arsenal! Take a listen and share with a friend. Onwards & upwards we go. North London Forever!

It the biggest matchup this season. A game we all have been looking forward to and perhaps validate our standards against this team - Man City. The defending champions came to the Emirates and displayed their above class quality. A deflating loss with mistakes and shades of individuals on the pitch as supposed to team play within the box. It is great to see Saka continue to display a lot of strength - physically when bumping shoulders with defenders and mentally when you see no fear in this penalty kicks. I just can't wait to see him get comfortable with his right in the opponent's box. I hope the players rebound from this series of "downs" quick and respond with strength and togetherness. Fans like myself will always encourage the Arsenal players because we have come this far, this place at the top. It will take all of us to remain there. So, there is room for more to join. Enjoy the pod and share with friends. C'mon Arsenal!

Coming into this game at the back of Arsenal loss in Matchweek 22, the gunners come away with an disappointing yet controversial 1-1 draw at the Emirates. The result could have gone either way; more towards a loss from very close chances by Brentford in this match. Arsenal showed a great sense of hunger and fight in this match. But there were a number of odd series of events that thankfully did not turn into real consequences of a moment's mistakes. I like the gameplay in some cases and others just felt weird. This result calls for more layered answers when the team is restricted - as seen recently to certain playing option into contingencies that will continue to make us a huge problem. Glad to see our squad depth providing much needed response in the game. We will count on that a lot more. I'd be lying if I said my thoughts aren't in this big upcoming big game. I really would like to wax lyrical about it - fingers cross. Take a listen and share with a friend. Onwards & upwards we go. North London Forever!

Arsenal against Everton at Goodison park is all but nothing short of the disappointment and still the undefeated streak of losing at that ground. League standings had no bearing on this game except for the new coach with an attempt to revive their fight against premier league relegation. It was mission accomplished for Everton. Arsenal suffered a 1-nil defeat after the team struggled to generate their usual intensity and goal threats in this game. Lots of possession on the ball yielding to flat and empty opportunities at the opponent's box. A number of Arsenal starting XI did not perform to the expected standards which ultimately resulted in the loss. Now we put this game behind us and we join the ranks to rally the team - as always. Onto the next game. C'mon Arsenal!