Gunners & Blues

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean talk their clubs' berth in the semi-finals of the Champions League and Europa League. First on the docket is the 1 - 0 loss to Porto for the Blues that still saw them through on aggregate - talking Jorginho and Silva's great performances, Pulisic's sore ankles, and the merit of luck in the draw. Then the hosts talk Arsenal's 4 - 0 win over Slavia Prague - from the fantastic response to the VAR oddity to Left Bhaka to whether or not Arsenal should play Aubameyang when he returns from malaria. After the break, they dive into the weekend's matches - Chelsea's FA Cup semifinal against Manchester City and Arsenal hosting Fulham in the league, hitting on how rotation might impact the matches, what the priorities are for both clubs, and whether or not Chelsea will be up for the challenge. Finally, Andrew tells our listeners (or are they viewers?) what player from outside the upper half of the biggest leagues in Europe he'd like to see wearing blue next 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 about the great weekend for both clubs in league play. First up, the hosts recap a rather straightforward 4 - 1 win for the Blues over a pedestrian Crystal Palace. Andrew highlights points of individual brilliance and how Tuchel got the best out of Chelsea's midfield this match. For Arsenal, the hosts dive into their 3 - 0 victory over Sheffield United. Sean goes into Xhaka at left back, the injury struggles impacting lineup selection, and a rare Gabi sighting. After match recaps, the hosts talk the table and how 3rd - 6th and 7th - 11th might shape up. Post-break, we talk Europe - Chelsea vs Porto and Arsenal vs Slavia Prague. Then we finish everything off by hearing who Sean would ideally and realistically like to see replace Arteta if the time comes. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and special guest host Caleb talk Arsenal and Chelsea's European trajectories - a big win for the Blues and a very disheartening draw for the Gunners. Andrew talks about what the heck those pink things are, being part of the 98%, the return to form of Ben Chilwell, and how the Blues want to avoid a conflict with the Goblin King. Then the hosts talk about the frustrating performance at the Emirates - from Lacazette's miss, Arteta's late subs, and how to actually fix some of these end-of-game disasters. After the break, they preview the upcoming weekend matches - Arsenal at Sheffield United, and Chelsea at Crystal Palace, and then Caleb peppers Andrew with a series of hard-hitting questions, including touching on what Tuchel might be doing wrong. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean dredge on about the dire affairs over the weekend - West Brom drubbing Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and Arsenal's ugly goose egg against Liverpool at the Emirates. The hosts run Jorginho through the ringer, talking through how failures at the back and defensive lapses led to the Baggies' unusual display of power. After, they berate Arteta for some poor choices against Liverpool, from personnel to the inability to properly adjust at halftime. Post-break, the hosts preview European ties against Porto and Slavia Prague, respectively, and Sean tells the listeners whether or not he'd sacrifice Arsenal's "offensive" identity if it meant the chance to bag a European or league title. The Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blu..erm, "Spurs & Whites", hosts Andrew and Sean talk what's coming up this weekend - Chelsea hosting West Brom and Arsenal hosting Liverpool. The hosts talk the impact of Silva's return to the line-up, what sort of shuffling we could see with next week's Champions League quarterfinal leg against Porto, and whether the Baggies will show some fight. On the other side of London, the hosts talk the injuries to Saka and ESR and how that might shape what Arteta brings out in the attacking front, how dire Liverpool have been in 2021, and how Tierney is a Scottish monster. To close things out, Andrew tells the listeners what the definitive Chelsea goal of the last 25 years is - it's not what you think (no Drogba to be found in this answer). Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this very unique episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean tell you a bit more about themselves in a way we sincerely hope you didn't expect, celebrating the international break with a nice little shift in content. We answer some tough, tough questions about our lives, such as our favorite authors, crazy places we've been, embarrassing moments, lots of drinking, and some wholesome moments as well. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean come back from the temporary hiatus and talk the matches from this past weekend - the Blues' 2 - 0 win over Sheffield United in the FA Cup and the Gunners' come-from-behind 3 - 3 draw with West Ham on the road. We cover Giroud's ineffectiveness, Chilwell's return to form, and why Wildin' Chris Wilder's dismissal may have been justified. On the Arsenal side, the hosts talk through the Gunners' individual and team mistakes, why the Mari/Luiz pairing did not work, Carragher's weird noise, and how the trio of Chambers/Odegaard/Laca fostered the comeback. In team news, Andrew talks about Billy Gilmour's game time and Sean discusses the developing Odegaard transfer saga. To close it out, Sean tells everyone about the one and only Wele. 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 about their clubs' advancement in Europe, with Chelsea's 2 - 0 win over Atletico Madrid and Arsenal's 0 - 1 loss to Olympiacos but advancing on aggregate. Andrew waxes poetic about Kante, how Luis Suarez just can't get the job done in Europe, and how Rudiger reminds him of an era gone by. Sean delves into the disappointing performance on the pitch, hitting on Auba's dire showing, fatigue on our back line, and why the Ceballos start was necessary but a last straw for Arteta. Afterward, the hosts predict the weekend's fixtures (Chelsea's FA Cup match against Sheffield United and Arsenal against West Ham in league), talk how many points they think the two clubs will get to close out the year (spoiler alert - they disagree), and Andrew tells the listeners just how much he dislikes Spongebob Squarepants. 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 frustrating draw with Leeds for Chelsea and the solidifying NLD win for the Gunners. The hosts share their thoughts on individual performances and mistakes, why Ben "Drinkwater" Chilwell is the most droppable player in the lineup, and why Pulisic continues to struggle under Tuchel. They then turn to North London as Arsenal take care of business at home against Spurs, highlighting the contributions of Emile Smith Rowe and Martin Ødegaard, how Tierney and ESR punished Bale and Doherty, and just how dirty of players Kane and Lamela are. The hosts then shift gears to mid-week European fixtures and talk the Blues' and Gunners' chances in going to the next round of their respective competitions (including a not-so-subtle reference to a certain bandana-wearing, arms-behind-him-while-running ninja). Finally, Sean closes it out answering what match solidified this sport as his sport of choice and asks Andrew an interesting question about a not-so-beloved Chelsea player. 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 Arsenal's 3 - 1 win over Olympiacos and Chelsea's Pulisic/Werner dynamic. Andrew shares his thoughts on the divisive American, why he hasn't been able to succeed in Tuchel's system, and where he could land (as well as who could potentially replace him in the summer). Sean talks about the big Europa League win for Arsenal, the spectacle of goals scored, and how the Gunners' play out the back has amplified individual mistakes. From there, the hosts give their spicy previews of the weekend matches, including a bold prediction of big wins for both clubs from one of them. To close it off, Andrew shares the Chelsea win over Arsenal that meant the most to him as well as the defeat to the Gunners that impacted him the most. How does Mike Tyson fit into all this? You'll just have to listen. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.