Amy Lawrence sat down with Mikel Arteta for an exclusive interview ahead of the new campaign. On today’s Handbrake Off, we hear the conversation, before Amy, Adrian Clarke and Ian Stone reflect on the chat.

Arteta spoke about his approach to integrating young players into the first team, his evolution as a manager, the difficulties he faces when making decisions that affect players, plus much more. 

The panel also look ahead to Arsenal’s season opener against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. With focus on our tricky trips there in the past, the threat Manchester United currently hold, and how Arsenal may approach the game. 

Plus there's a discussion around Oleksandr Zinchenko’s new chapter in his autobiography, where he sheds light on the difficulties he’s experienced since dropping out of the first team.

Produced by Robby Williams. 

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Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 3-0 win against Athletic Bilbao, the final game of pre-season.

They talk about Victor Gyökeres’s first goal (a header!), Zubimendi’s fantastic performance, positive showings from other new faces and who else but Bukayo Saka.

Plus the importance of Ethan Nwaneri's new contract, and a look ahead to the new season, including expectations and predictions.

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Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 3-2 defeat to Villarreal, in which Viktor Gyökeres made his first start.

Mikel Arteta doesn’t like the semantics of the word ‘friendly’, and internally he refers to these games as ‘tests’ – but how much can we really read into these games? 

With the trip to Old Trafford just 10 days away, the panel discuss whether the performance left them concerned, the difficulty of finding the balance during pre-season, and how Mikel Arteta may approach Saturday's game against Athletic Club.

Plus Nwaneri and Dowman impress again, Gabriel and Timber return, and is Fabio Vieira leaving the club?

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Amy Lawrence returns alongside Adrian Clarke and Ian Stone to bring you the latest from Arsenal's pre-season tour of Singapore.

Viktor Gyökeres was unveiled before the 3-2 victory over Newcastle on Sunday, that saw another exciting cameo from 15 year old Max Dowman.

The panel discuss Gyökeres' career to this point including his determination to get to the very top, and whether Arteta has a genuine decision to make over Dowman's involvement this season.

Plus celebrations and reflections on England winning back-to-back European Women's Championship's with SIX Arsenal players heavily involved. Reiss Nelson's potential departure, contract talks with William Saliba and Granit Xhaka returning to the Premier League are also discussed.

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Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to talk all things Arsenal as the men's pre-season tour gets underway in Singapore.

The panel discuss the return of both Gabriel Magalhães and Kai Havertz, Ethan Nwaneri's new contract, the latest on transfers and Mikel Arteta's most recent catchphrase 'ready to reach new heights'.

Plus The Athletic's women's football writer Megan Feringa is with us to talk Olivia Smith's arrival from Liverpool that saw Arsenal break the world record transfer fee.

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The Arsenal look to be signing a striker, finally.

The Athletic's David Ornstein and Mario Cortegana have reported that a €73.5m deal has been agreed for Sporting's Victor Gyökeres.

James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on the news, the ongoing deal for Valencia's Cristhian Mosquera, and whether they are warming to the idea of Noni Madueke, who has been given permission to undergo his Arsenal medical.

With six signings expected to arrive before pre season, the panel discuss the work Andrea Berta has done already and how Mikel Arteta may integrate these players into the side.

Plus more of your questions are answered including who may leave the club this summer and whether outgoings could impact an approach for Eberechi Eze.

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It's been a busy week for Arsenal news and Ian Stone is joined by Art de Roche and James McNicholas to talk through it all.

From the signings of Martin Zubimendi & Christian Nørgaard to bolster our midfield, to the rumours swirling around Victor Gyökeres, and the links to Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze. Plus reaction to Gabriel Heinze joining Arteta’s coaching staff and Takehiro Tomiyasu sadly leaving the club.

There's also a discussion on the charges against former Arsenal player Thomas Partey.

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James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to talk about the latest Arsenal news.

On the show the team discuss Myles Lewis-Skelly’s new contract, Ethan Nwaneri and England U21’s Euros win, Kepa signing and the impending arrival of Christian Norgaard. Plus, they discuss links to Eberechi Eze, Cristhian Mosquera, Noni Madueke and answer more of your questions.

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Who is the most underrated player in Arsenal's recent history?

Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas for a special Handbrake Off, in which the panel attempt to pick the player who has done the most for the club with the least fanfare.

Ian, Amy, Adrian, James and The Athletic’s Art de Roché gave producer Jay names of the Arsenal players they believe should be in the conversation. The only names they were aware of pre-recording were those they submitted individually. The players were drawn out of a hat in knockout competition style, going up against each other head to head being put to a vote each time.

Listen to find out who the team crowned as their underrated champion, and let us know in the comments below who your choice would be.

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Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to talk all things Arsenal; including Arteta’s Assistant Carlos Cuesta leaving the club to become Parma Manager and what that means for Arsenal, the release of next season’s fixtures and our tough start to the campaign, an update on Ethan Nwaneri at the U21 Euros with England and some transfer rumours. Plus we answer your questions in the latest handbrake Mailbag.

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