The Arsenal Beat

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The Arsenal Beat episodes

August 10, 2021 Previewing the Unpreviewable
Back and - questionably - better than ever.
The Arsenal Beat returns on the eve of the Premier League season to whip you up to fever pitch and get all the expectations, hopes and dreams building ahead of an opening day defeat at newly-promoted Brentford......
Mark Mann-Bryans of PA Media is in the host's chair and he is joined by Sam Dean of the Telegraph and the Guardian's Nick Ames while Molly Hudson of the Times drops in to discuss the preparations for the new WSL campaign.
Nick also takes the hot seat as the first of our panellists to take on our new quiz "Beat the Buzzer".
42 min
May 23, 2021 Behind Emery Lines
The sixth Arsenal Beat special sees journalists and reporters recall the Unai Emery era at the Emirates Stadium. Three years on from his appointment we take a look at his unveiling, the 22-game unbeaten run, failing in the Europa League and how spectacularly the wheels came off before his sacking.
1 min
April 29, 2021 Ending the Seven-Year Wait
Two years on from winning their last WSL title, our unrivalled collection of women's football experts come together to cast their eyes back on the 2018/19 season.
Molly Hudson from The Times and the Guardian’s Suzy Wrack are our hosts and - joined by Faye Carruthers of talkSPORT, the Athletic's Art De Roche, Emma Sanders from BBC Sport and Arseblog's Tim Stillman - they highlight four key areas which led to Joe Montemurro’s side being crowned champions and debate when it could next happen.
57 min
April 26, 2021 Takeovers
After a quiet few days for the Arsenal-covering reporters of the British press, the Arsenal Beat returns to look at a potentially historical weekend for the club.
Simon is back in the hosting seat and is joined by Nick Ames and Mark Mann-Bryans to discuss anti-Kroenke protests, a poor performance against Everton and the genuine interest Spotify founder Daniel Ek has in buying Arsenal Football Club.
27 min
April 19, 2021 Breakaways
After the announcement that Arsenal will be one of 11 clubs to becoming founding members of the European Super League, Mark Mann-Bryans speaks to Rob Harris, Global Sports Correspondent for the Associated Press, who gives the lowdown on what the breakaway competition means for football and for Arsenal in particular.
10 min
April 16, 2021 Blinders
After a short break the Arsenal Beat returns with Mark Mann-Bryans of PA Media resuming hosting duties as he is joined by the Telegraph's Sam Dean and Mark Irwin from the Sun.
The panel discuss Arsenal's fine 4-0 Europa League win against Slavia Prague on Thursday night and the forthcoming reunion with Unai Emery as a result.
They also debate whether Arsenal should keep hold of Alexandre Lacazette and if there any viable replacement options if they decide to sell?
Sonia Twigg of PA also joins us to run the rule over Fulham, who are a much-changed team from the one well-beaten by Arsenal on the opening weekend of the season.
32 min
April 02, 2021 Euros
The Arsenal Beat returns after the international break as Simon, Sam and Mark ponder which Arsenal players could make an impact at this summer's European Championships.
The panel also take a first look at the Arsenal Beat end of season awards - who will be Player of the Season? Can anyone stop Bukayo Saka winning Young Player of the Season? What has been the Standout Performance of the season and Mark asks which of Mo Elneny's wonder strikes will win Goal of the Season?
We also play our predictor game Beat the Beat ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.
37 min
March 26, 2021The Art of the Matter
As Mikel Arteta celebrates his 39th birthday, the Arsenal Beat's fourth special takes a look back at the Spaniard's career to date - from his decorated playing days to coaching under Pep Guardiola and taking the reins at the Emirates Stadium.
Mark Mann-Bryans is on hand to introduce journalists who have covered Arteta's career.
PA Media's Ronnie Esplin talks about his time at Rangers.

Paul Brown of Reach discusses Arteta's impact at Everton.

ESPN senior football writer and regular Arsenal Beat contributor James Olley looks back at the Spaniard's playing days in north London.

Paul Hirst from The Times gives us an insight into Arteta's coaching career at Manchester City.

Mark is then joined by Sam Dean of the Telegraph and Goal's Charles Watts to debate the job Arteta has done since being appointed as Arsenal manager.
50 min
March 19, 2021 Quarters
Mark is joined by the two Nicks to discuss the poor performance against Olympiacos and the reasons behind it, react to the draws for the Europa League quarter-finals and semi-finals and play our predictor game Beat the Beat for Sunday's trip to West Ham.
20 min
March 18, 2021 Ambitions
Molly of the Times is once again joined by the Guardian’s Suzy Wrack and Art De Roche from the Athletic to look ahead to the crunch WSL fixture against Manchester United and just what qualifying for the Women’s Champions League would mean for Arsenal.
29 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.