Brighton 3–0 Arsenal — bad day at the office, or something more worrying?

This week on North Cork to the North Bank, Jon is joined by John, Paul and Eoin to break down the defeat, Fabian Hürzeler’s comments on how Brighton made Arsenal uncomfortable, and whether he has just handed the rest of the Premier League a blueprint for how to play against us.

We also look at why Arsenal failed to react once the game became physical and scrappy, whether other teams can copy Brighton’s approach, and what Mikel Arteta needs to change.

Then it’s onto Arteta’s new contract. The rebuild is over, the squad is his and Arsenal have already reached the top — so what comes next?

Plenty to debate in this one.

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The lads are back — Jon is joined by John, Paul, Keith and Eoin, with Eoin giving us the view from inside the Stadium of Light after Arsenal’s win at Sunderland.

We get into David Raya’s huge performance, Bruno Guimarães’ absolute screamer and a refereeing display that left plenty to talk about.

Then it’s onto Ipswich and two of Arsenal’s exciting youngsters — Mighty Max Dowman and Special Salmon, Marli Salmon.

And finally, the big debate: what is happening with the Viktor Gyökeres narrative?

His form deserves criticism — but some Arsenal fans are already lining up replacements and even talking about moving him on in January. Have supporters completely lost patience, or are there genuine reasons to be concerned?

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Arsenal keep the perfect start going with a huge 2–1 comeback win over Chelsea at the Emirates — and there’s plenty for the lads to get stuck into.

This week on North Cork to the North Bank, we look back at the Chelsea victory, the big performances and what the result says about this Arsenal side.

Then the debate turns to Viktor Gyökeres. Where does he fit into Mikel Arteta’s team? Does Arsenal’s style suit him? And with Kai Havertz performing, how does Gyökeres force his way into the starting XI?

We also discuss the squad, the options available to Arteta and look ahead to Arsenal’s Champions League trip to Napoli with our predictions.

🔴 Arsenal 2–1 Chelseal reaction
🔥 Another huge result
🎯 The Gyökeres debate
⚔️ Gyökeres vs Havertz
🧠 Arteta’s attacking options
🏆 Napoli predictions

🎙️ North Cork to the North Bank – An Arsenal Podcast

Recorded before Arsenal’s Champions League game against Napoli.

Arsenal’s perfect Premier League start continues after Bukayo Saka secured a 1–0 victory away to Aston Villa.

Jon is joined by John and Paul to discuss Arsenal’s defensive control, Saka’s match-winning influence and the impact made by Riccardo Calafiori and Eberechi Eze.

The lads also deliver their final verdicts on Arsenal’s transfer window.

Plus, we select our starting elevens and predictions for Chelsea.

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🔴 Six points from six
🧱 Two clean sheets
⭐ Saka delivers again
🔄 Transfer-window verdict
⚔️ Chelsea preview

Recorded on Wednesday 26 August 2026.

Arsenal are up and running with a 3–0 win over Coventry, and we break down the performance, the goals and the biggest talking points from the opening league game.

We also look back at some of Gabriel Martinelli’s greatest moments in an Arsenal shirt as his time at the club looks set to come to an end.

Plus, FIVE Arsenal players make the PFA Team of the Year, William Saliba makes it four years in a row, and we preview the trip to Aston Villa with our starting XIs and score predictions.

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🔴 Arsenal 3–0 Coventry reaction
🇧🇷 Martinelli Moments
🏆 Five Gunners in the PFA Team of the Year
⭐ Saliba — four years running
🟣 Aston Villa away preview

Arsenal start the new season with a statement after beating Manchester City 3–0 to lift the Community Shield.

Jon is joined by John, Paul and Eoin from Eoin-ly Fans, who gives us his first-hand account of the atmosphere in Cardiff.

We discuss the performances of Cristos Tzolis and Bruno Guimarães, the Havertz versus Gyökeres debate, Arsenal’s reported move for Ezri Konsa and the possible departures of Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri.

We finish by previewing Arsenal’s Premier League opener against Coventry City and giving our starting elevens and score predictions.

Recorded Wednesday, 19 August 2026.

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On North Cork to the North Bank, we’re reacting to Arsenal’s 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund and asking whether the problems on the right side of the defence are becoming a genuine concern ahead of the new season.

We also get stuck into the latest transfer talk — could Martin Zubimendi really be tempted by Real Madrid? Is Gabriel Martinelli heading for Turkish football? And is it finally time for Arsenal to move on Gabriel Jesus, Reiss Nelson and Fabio Vieira?

Plus, we discuss the latest links with Kenan Yildiz and ask whether he could be the big attacking addition Arsenal still need.

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🔴 Arsenal vs Dortmund reaction
🇪🇸 Zubimendi to Real Madrid?
🇧🇷 Martinelli to Turkey?
🚪 Jesus, Nelson & Vieira out?
🛡️ Arsenal’s right-side defensive problems
⭐ Kenan Yildiz to Arsenal?

Recorded on Monday, 10th August 2026.

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Arsenal came to Dublin – and North Cork to the North Bank was there! 🔴⚪

It's a slightly different episode this week as Jon is joined by his son Daniel, while John, Paul and Keith have been up in Dublin following Arsenal's trip.

Throughout the episode, we hear audio clips directly from the lads in Dublin, giving us their take on the atmosphere, the Arsenal fans taking over the city and everything happening around the game.

We also get stuck into:

🇮🇪 Arsenal's Dublin trip
🎙️ John, Paul & Keith reporting in from Dublin
🍻 The atmosphere and matchday experience
⚽ Arsenal vs Real Betis
⭐ Who impressed and who didn't
🚨 The latest on Bruno Guimarães
🔴 And plenty more Arsenal chat as the new season gets closer

A different kind of episode this week – part podcast, part matchday diary and plenty of Arsenal opinions thrown in!

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🔴⚪ Come On You Gunners!

This week on North Cork to the North Bank, we're doing things a little differently...

No running order. No script. No notes.

Just four Arsenal fans chatting about whatever's on their minds.

If you enjoyed the episode, please follow us on Spotify, subscribe on YouTube, and leave us a rating or comment—it really helps the podcast grow.

WTF Are Arsenal Doing?

It's nearly the end of July...

Arsenal are the Premier League Champions, but is this transfer window falling well below expectations?

This week on North Cork to the North Bank, Jon, John, Paul and Keith ask the question every Arsenal fan seems to be asking...

What are Arsenal waiting for?

We discuss:

🔴 Illan Meslier as the only confirmed arrival.
💰 The Bruno Guimarães deal stalling.
🔵 Morgan Rogers joining Chelsea after being heavily linked with Arsenal.
🇬🇷 Cristos Tzolis still not officially confirmed. (Now he is)
🤕 Injury concerns surrounding William Saliba and Jurrien Timber.
💪 Ben White's return to full fitness.
🏆 Is this transfer window good enough for the Premier League champions?

Are Arsenal playing the long game, or are they sleepwalking through one of the most important transfer windows in recent years?

Expect strong opinions, plenty of debate and, as always, a few disagreements along the way.

Do you agree with us, or are we overreacting?

🎙️ Listen now and let us know your thoughts.

🔴⚪ Come On You Gunners!