The Arsenal Beat

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The Arsenal Beat episodes

September 20, 2021 1-0 to The Arsenal
Mark is back to host and is once again joined by the Telegraph's Sam Dean, Molly Hudson from the Times and a returning Nick Ames of the Guardian, who has resurfaced following his league-worst performance on the Arsenal Beat Quiz.
The trio cast an eye back over the win at Burnley, ask whether Bukayo Saka needs a rest and look ahead to possible team selections against AFC Wimbledon in Wednesday's Carabao Cup third-round tie.
Molly then discusses Arsenal's start to the WSL season and their Champions League draw - as well as potential fixture headaches and the form of Miedema and Mead.
Sam presents the first run of our Guess the Gunner game, where Nick is given a chance to atone for his previous quiz performance...
37 min
September 17, 2021 Tee Time with Liam Brady
Simon is in the driving seat and is joined by the Athletic's Art de Roche and Nick Callow from Hayters.
The panel discuss the trip to Burnley and how the Arsenal new boys can play a part in getting a result, Thomas Partey coming back into the side and the situation surrounding Jack Wilshere and a possible return to London Colney.
Nick also takes part in the now-famous Arsenal Beat Quiz. With a more retro feel to the specialist round, can he get the perfect 10 required to top the leaderboard?
34 min
September 13, 2021 Not All Takehiro's Wear Capes
Sam is hosting as he is joined by Charles Watts of Goal and PA Media's Mark Mann-Bryans to reflect back on Saturday's narrow - but crucial - win over Norwich.
They cast an eye over the newcomers to the Arsenal side, the options now open to Mikel Arteta and who fits into those systems.
Charles also takes on the Arsenal Beat quiz, looking to top our three joint-leaders who have all scored a fantastic 8/10.
40 min
September 10, 2021 Lunchtime Goujon Partey
Fresh from the international break, the Arsenal Beat is back and Mark - and his new vaccum cleaner - take on hosting duties as Sam Dean from the Telegraph and the Evening Standard's Simon Collings join the chat.
Once smart home gadgets and Sam's lunching habits are out of the way, the trio discuss Saturday's game against Norwich, the returns of White and Gabriel, where will Tomiyasu play, Thomas Partey's brilliance and the long-standing issues with the Arsenal armband.
Sam then takes part in our Arsenal Beat quiz to see if he can challenge the three-way tie at the top of the leaderboard.
39 min
September 02, 2021 It's a Woman's Game
Supporters of the Arsenal men's team may already be wishing for the end of the season, despite being busy in the transfer market.
But, with Mikel Arteta's side languishing at the bottom of the Premier League, could it be time for Arsenal women to bring some much-needed joy to the fan-base?
Our resident WSL expert Molly is joined here by Emma Sanders of the BBC and the Athletic's Art de Roche to preview the opening day fixture against defending champions Chelsea.
With a new manager, fresh signings and a renewed optimism, what could possibly go wrong...?
31 min
August 30, 2021 Project Arteta Gets an 'F'
Mark takes hosting duties as he is joined by senior football writer at ESPN, James Olley and the Daily Mail's chief football reporter Sami Mokbel.
There really was no point having the next instalment of the Arsenal Beat quiz or looking well ahead to the Norwich game was there?
Instead, despite it being a Bank Holiday, the panel work hard in trying to highlight where things went wrong for Arsenal on Saturday - but also before then as the whole of Project Arteta teeters on the brink of failure.
34 min
August 27, 2021 Double the Beat
Sam is in the host's seat and he has two huge guests in the shape of the Mirror’s chief football writer John Cross and - making his Arsenal Beat debut - David Ornstein of the Athletic.
The trio discuss the West Brom win, supporter reaction to summer signings, where Arsenal are at in their rebuild and, following on from David's interview earlier this week, the panel talk about the Arsenal career of Jack Wilshere.
John, meanwhile, is next to face the daunting prospect of the Arsenal Beat quiz.
1 hr 1 min
August 23, 2021 Snags. Mari. Devoid.
Mark is back as Simon Collings from the Standard and Reach's Paul Brown join the panel to look back on the defeat to Chelsea.
Where is it going wrong? Is Arteta the one? Are there any excuses?
As well as these questions we also answer some from our listeners, while Molly Hudson from the Times pops by to give an update on the latest goings on with the Arsenal women's team*
*Spoiler - skip to this for the first glimmer of positivity on this particular show.
32 min
August 20, 2021 That's Why Mikel Goes to Iceland
The Beat is back.
Chelsea up next and - after a week of confirmed Covid cases and new signings - there are plenty of goings on in and around Arsenal besides the prospect of a London derby against the Champions League holders and Romelu Lukaku...
Mark is back and is joined by Simon Collings of the Standard and the Telegraph's Sam Dean, mainly to discuss the right way to do your food shopping.
Plenty to get through and Simon is next up in the hot-seat for the Arsenal Beat quiz, looking to put his name on the leaderboard above both Nick and Art.
32 min
August 16, 2021 Undercooked on Edu's BBQ
Sam returns to the hosts' chair and gets things started with some misplaced innuendo as he is joined by James Olley of ESPN and The Athletic's Art de Roche.
The trio dissect Friday's 2-0 defeat at Brentford and discuss the performances of the likes of Folarin Balogun, Ben White and Albert Lokonga.
There is Joe Willock chat from no.1 fan Art, who then proves there is room in his life for more than one former Arsenal man as he becomes the second panellist to sit the Arsenal Beat's new quiz.
36 min

About The Arsenal Beat

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Emily Herbert welcomes journalists and reporters who cover Arsenal week in, week out to discuss the latest news from the Emirates Stadium - the big games, tactical tweaks, transfer news.