Colney Talk Podcast

One of the most anticipated games of the season - Arsenal vs Man U. A classic matchup! So much hype, lots of nerves, lots of drama, yet an Arsenal 3-2 victory. Not the usual game domination we would expect from Arsenal but we still show a lot of domination especially in the second half. Twice we responded after conceding a goal. That's where this team is, not settling for draw or holding out based on something. A number of our players stepped up big time. Their extra push and fight got us this victory not to mention the support the fans where giving them. Just impressive. Lots of positives to take from this game and more importantly a lot of pride. Now we are in the final stretch of the transfer-market. I'm praying for a miracle really. We need reinforcements. Over to you Edu. Enjoy this byte-size show and share with your friends!

It's the NLD, the confirmation game of the season and in case you may have missed it. North London is RED. Arsenal did that in a very impressive fashion smashing Spurs in a 2-nil victory. I couldn't debate with anyone on the player they liked most in this game because it was a complete squad performance. Ramsdale had a statement game in their ground - one that will stay in recent memory for a while. I'm convinced when we discuss prospective players to join this Arsenal team, high-quality and dynamism is a must-have because that's what these players displayed throughout the match. There are still things to correct but I'm glad we got this victory considering the widely dramatic transfer-market series of event this past week. The team is focused and another heavy contest is loading…Enjoy the win with listening to this pod. It a great day, it's a great day!! Arsenal! Arsenal! Arsenal!

First game of the New Year Arsenal vs Newcastle at the Emirates. One of the most nervous games till date. Playing against the most defensive team is tough task which Arsenal was ready for. But the nil-nil draw was not without it's own misfortunes. Arsenal attack was not in its most efficient performance starting with the captain. This was a very intense game with so much emotion (maybe from recent memory against Newcastle) albeit different circumstance. Good to see a better outing for the defense - a sense of calm was needed; maybe much more in goal-attempts. Amongst other blessings to be counted, neither of our yellow card suspension candidates got into the books. Now we look on to the next - NLD. Up the Arsenal!

New Year's Eve match against Brighton at Amex Stadium was an interesting match! Full of brilliant plays, performances and nervous moments - vantage VAR. Arsenal quick starts in game goal scoring is becoming a signature if not already. Four goal by our 4 front players is really rewarding by their fine form and growing confidence heading into the New Year. Odegaard's elite performance helped Arsenal subdue the pressure against this quality team and uneasy ground - given our previous visits. We had lucky moments with missed goal chances by Brighton and VAR offside ruling against a 3rd goal. Arsenal's defense has to step-up in quality. The next game is here. C'mon Arsenal!

First game premier league game post World Cup! Boxing day match. Arsenal host West Ham at the Emirates. With Eddie at the start striker, there's a lot to live up to or at least contribute for a win. Thankfully, he delivered; Arsenal with a 3-1 victory picked up where we left off before the break. Even with the rest of the starting players intact, there was some doubt among the fans given Jesus's absence. But this is another message the team is sending about who they are and why we should continue believing. Arsenal home fans were outstanding. Our youngsters were on brilliant display and more importantly, full of confidence. I'm sure we will stay hungry for each battle. Glad to pick up another 3 points. We move on to the next game away. Enjoy this byte-size show and share with your friends!

Arsenal visit Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. A lot of build up to this game including "special" message from Auba. I certainly hope he doesn't take it the 1-nil loss personally. It was a high intense game and there was much to love in the game. Arteta's tactics for this match was solid and the players raised their levels. There wasn't shortage in standout Arsenal players but only 3 have to make the cut. And the other guy? Well listen and tell me if you agree. Enjoy and share with your friends!

The final game before World Cup break, Arsenal face Wolves. The 1st team in the premier league against the bottom last had several versions of excitement. But the better excitement was the win plus City's loss per league points. Losing Xhaka at the start of the game didn't rattle our game-plan. And what a welcome showing of Vieira linking up with Odegaard in the attack. There was a lot of grit, excitement in the ball passing and movement to break the defensive stance by Wolves in the second half. Let this win count as one where a bench player was crucial in the game. There were a few others worthy of top honors in the game and one outlier. A good sendoff till the festivities and "special" tournament. Until then…up the Arsenal! 

Arsenal secure the top of the Europa league group with a 1-0 win. Yet another dim performance throughout the game reminiscent of the Southampton match at St Mary's. There were a number of underwhelming performances based on the starting line-up for the game. Also hoping the levels from our last home game would carry on albeit second-team squad. We had a few eerie moments in the game and sadly that didn't spark the needed reaction. Credit to the team on the win and my top players in the game. Listen and let me know if you had the same impression who disappointed as the "other guy". Enjoy this byte-size show and share with your friends!

Arsenal celebrates 3 in 3. A win against Nottingham, 300th win in the Emirates and Granit Xhaka's 200th appearance. It was done in style with a 5-nil thrashing. An uplift win from the struggles last week. As we hope for better news on Saka's injury, I'll take this time to enjoy the win and delightful performance by the players. Tune in to hear who my top 3 players were. And could you guess who my "other player" was in the game? Enjoy this byte-size show and share with your friends!

Europa League return leg at PSV. A bad loss. Arsenal were outplayed in the game. There wasn't a glimpse of spark in either half. My disappointments are strongly aimed at the senior players. Subs and change in formation didn't do much to lift the players. It is no secret how good PSV have been so far this season. But the minimum is to compete and match the same level of intensity; yet it was not found. I picked out a few bright spots considering the overall mediocre showing. Take a listen; I know we all want to wipe this off our memory as soon as possible. I'm hopeful for a bounce-back. C'mon Arsenal!