Gunners & Blues

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean walk us through match day 37 victories for both of their clubs. First, Andrew talks about the Blues' 2 - 1 revenge win over Leicester, from Timo Werner's heroics (and hate), poor officiating, and the scrap at the end. On the Arsenal side of it, Sean dives into the 3 - 1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, highlighting the performances of our #10s, the ridiculous non-red on Benteke, and the return of the Holding Chamber. After the break, the hosts talk match day 38 previews, from expected lineups, results, and how the table might shake out to close out the season. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean dive into the FA Cup final, a 1 - 0 win for Leicester over Chelsea. In a lengthy and very Blues-centric first half of the episode, the hosts talk about what went right and what went wrong for Chelsea, from discussions on lineup, tactics, and the frustrations of VAR inconsistency. The talk then shifts to the Chelsea attacking front and why goals have been at such a premium in this Tuchel system, with the hosts differing on what the correct solution might be (with Andrew wanting to strengthen the attacking midfield and Sean feeling like an upgrade to Giroud to get some better hold-up play might help). After the break, they preview match day 37 - a rematch of the FA Cup final against Leicester at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea and a trip to Selhurst Park for Arsenal. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, (or Gunners & Gunners this week), hosts Andrew and Sean talk Arsenal doing the double over Chelsea with a 1 - 0 result at Stamford Bridge. The hosts deep-dive into the match, talking tactics, personnel, calls and non-calls, and where the managers went right and where they went wrong. Andrew talks frustration with the performances of Jorginho and Chilwell, how the defensive dynamic changes without Rudiger and Christensen in the lineup, and the frustration of some non-calls Chelsea's way. Sean delves into Arteta's player selection, why Saka at RWB proved his point from earlier about why we didn't see more of Saka at LB, and why he prefers ESR to Odegaard long-term. After the break, the hosts talk the FA Cup final, David Luiz' departure, and plans for the podcast for the remainder of the month. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean talk matchday 35 victories for both of their clubs. Andrew talks the Blues' 2 - 1 win over Manchester City on the road (all but securing top 4), with highlights on some tactical decision-making, a terrible panenka, and just how much Anthony Taylor hates Chelsea. On the Arsenal side, Sean talks the 3 - 1 win over West Brom, with some excellent moments (ESR and Willian's first league goals with the club) but a focus on the inclusion of Martinelli at CF and Saka at LB and why that might not have been done sooner. After the break, the hosts preview hate week - it's Arsenal vs Chelsea, this time at Stamford Bridge. Do the hosts think the Gunners have a chance at the double or will the strong form of Chelsea under Tuchel be the difference-maker? Surprise surprise, the hosts disagree. After the preview, the hosts talk about the Gunners & Blues End of the Year Awards and the plans for the off-season. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean talk the highest of highs and the lowest of lows for their respective clubs - Chelsea's berth in the Champions League finals and Arsenal's Europa League exit. First, the hosts break down just what went wrong for the Gunners on Thursday, from formation choices, player performances, untimely substitutions, and baffling tactics. Is Sean now on the #ArtetaOut train? After, Andrew brings some much needed elation to the episode as the hosts talk Chelsea's 2 - 0 win over Real Madrid and thoughts over the two-legged tie where the Blues shut down just about everything that Real wanted to do, highlighting performances by Kante, Mendy, and the young English core. After the break, the hosts talk the weekend's matches - a Champions League final preview against Manchester City for Chelsea and Arsenal hosting soon-to-be-relegated West Brom. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this special bonus episode of Gunners & Blues, host Andrew takes his second solo run, breaking down the weekend's events and forecasting some European fixtures due to Sean's ass getting kicked by his second COVID vaccine. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean talk match day 33 with a hint of familiarity considering recent form - a win for the Blues and a loss for the Gunners. First on the docket is Friday's poor result for Arsenal. The hosts hone in on goalkeeper mistakes, VAR nonsense, post-game speeches, and maybe a little unexpected Fleetwood Mac. Next up is Saturday's 6-pointer for Chelsea, with the spotlight on Timo Werner, Azpi's limitations, stifling West Ham, and a rare Tammy sighting. Before the break, the hosts talk Premier League punishment for the big six involved in the ESL - Andrew's a fan of a European financial hit that sees money going to the FA to be doled out to the lower leagues whereas Sean wants to see a potential transfer ban and roster limitations with a stricter homegrown requirement for offending sides. After the break, it's all about Europe, with previews for the Blues' Champions League trip to Spain to take on Real Madrid and the Gunners' similar Spanish trip to take on Villarreal in the Europa League semis. To close it off, the hosts talk about the Premier League Hall of Fame inductees and predict who they think might get in. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean delve into the fallout of the European Super League's prompt and necessary demise. The hosts first talk match previews - Arsenal hosting Everton on Friday and Chelsea traveling London Stadium to face off against the Hammers, with the hosts predicting varying fortunes for each club. After the break, a freeform talk about what could possibly fix European football to prevent this ESL proposal from seeing the light of day again, debating the merit of some off-the-wall ideas - from salary caps and tiering to potential changes in Champions League qualifiers. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this special bonus episode of Gunners & Blues, host Andrew takes a solo run in breaking down the events of the European Super League proposal failure, talking fan influence, the potential ousting of owners, and what this means for European football going forward. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean break down how they feel about their clubs' involvement in the new proposed European Super League. Nobody is happy and the hosts make their thoughts known about how disgusting and revolting they find the entire ordeal, breaking down why this league should be supported by absolutely no one. They also talk football a bit, but after this announcement, does any of it really matter? Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.