It’s a DEBRIEF SUNDAY (ad-free) and the vibes are immaculate, bar some plant-shaming issues.

Once the horticultural trauma subsides, Pete and Johnny dive into a juicy slate of Arsenal summer narratives. First up: David Ornstein drops a bomb—Kepa is set to become Arsenal’s backup keeper. The boys dig into what that means for Raya, how it affects the young keepers at the club, and whether the Chelsea-rehab project is a low-risk stroke of genius or a recipe for chaos.

Then it's Sesko time. Is the Slovenian striker the new Lewandowski? Has Johnny had a change of heart? Is the scouting department about to take a W? The duo unpacks all the data, all the vibes, and all the potential.

Finally, the big midfield conundrum: Thomas Partey is flirting with Barcelona, and the boys discuss the implications of his departure—could Douglas Luiz be the answer?

It's a big pod with big chat, tactical insights, and even bigger energy. Get stuck in. 🎧

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This week’s crossover episode brings the 🔥 as Pedro and Johnny link up with Sophie from the Highbury Squad for a full-spectrum Arsenal debate. They cover:

The Rodrygo to Arsenal rumor—flash in the pan or game-changing move?

The state of Arsenal's summer business: urgency, strategy, and the striker question

Transfer insights from Sophie’s interview with BBC's Sami Mokbel, including updates on Saliba, Gabriel, and Zubimendi

The Trossard wage debate—how much is too much for a super sub?

Grealish vs Nico Williams: who would you take?

Tactical tweaks for 2024/25: does Mikel need to take the shackles off?

Plus: Johnny's on creatine, Sophie’s sweating it out in Cyprus, and Pedro is dreaming of bang-bang football. Hit play and get your hottest of takes served fresh.

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Join Pedro and Jacob Hawley for a Tuesday night therapy session as Arsenal fans grapple with the early days of the transfer window. While other clubs are moving fast, Arsenal supporters are left watching from the sidelines.

What's Causing the Stress:

Manchester United's rapid business (Mbeumo and Cunha signings) despite their supposed financial struggles

Zubimendi's concerning quotes about his "idol" Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid links

The Benjamin Šeško saga dragging on with no clear resolution

Watching other clubs complete deals while Arsenal's targets remain uncertain

Therapy Topics Covered:

The David Coote situation and what it reveals about referee culture in the Premier League

Kit therapy: Why the new blue away kit gives hope for silverware

The wholesome Mo Elneny street art moment and what it says about Arsenal's class

Dean Hoyssen's move to Madrid and what it means for Arsenal's defensive plans

Kelleher's bargain move to Brentford while Arsenal shop for expensive goalkeepers

Pedro and Jacob provide the emotional support Arsenal fans need during these anxious transfer times, mixing genuine concern with hope that the club's quiet approach will pay off. Perfect for fans who need reassurance that everything will work out... eventually.

Recorded late on a Tuesday night when transfer anxiety peaks.

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Join us for a special Crossover Thursday edition as we're joined by @FKHanage from Latte Firm to dive deep into the burning question on every Gooner's mind: Is Benjamin Sesko the striker Arsenal desperately needs?

In this early bird discussion, we break down the Slovenian forward's potential move to North London, analyzing his playing style, goal-scoring record, and whether he's the missing piece to Arsenal's title puzzle. Are we genuinely excited about this potential signing, or are there lingering doubts about splashing the cash on another young talent?

What We Cover:

⚽ Sesko vs Gyökeres - Why the 21-year-old might be the better long-term investment than the Portuguese league's goal machine

🔥 FK's Hot Take - Two big centre forwards incoming? Plus Pedro's thoughts on Arsenal learning from the Don Raul era

💰 Transfer Reality Check - Why that £93m price tag might be nonsense and what Arsenal will actually pay

🏃‍♂️ Winger Wishlist - From Rodrigo to Bryan Mbeumo, assessing our left-wing options and why we need pace merchants

👴 Veteran Concerns - The Leroy Sané links and why the Sterling disaster should be a warning

🏆 Trophy Talk - Responding to Thierry Henry's cup comments and why domestic silverware isn't the priority

📊 Squad Building - FK's summer shopping list including that crucial midfield powerhouse we're missing

From his performances at RB Leipzig to how he'd fit into Mikel Arteta's system, we leave no stone unturned in our assessment of Sesko's credentials. It's an honest, unfiltered take on one of the summer's biggest transfer stories that every Arsenal fan needs to hear.

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🎙️ Monster podcast today with Pedro, Jacob, and Matt Scott.

It's a proper therapy session — like, I really, really needed it. 💆‍♂️

We discuss:

💸 United financial issues
🏆 Spurs winning – why we don’t care
📣 Arteta banging the Rodrygo table HARD
🔗 Gyökeres getting the dreaded United LINK
🚂 MAX DOWMAN HYPETRAIN

Take a listen 🎧

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Here we GO... our third second-place season in a row. 🥈🥈🥈

Not a trophy, but decent. 👍

Newcastle was a tale of two halves, cliché, but just a warning so you don't lose your mind over the assessment. ⚠️🧠

\We Discussed:

🦨 Smelly first half – what went wrong?

🤕 Thomas Partey and Martin Ødegaard concerns

🧤 DAVID RAYA WITH A HERO PERFORMANCE

🔄 Saliba hooked at halftime… what happened?

🫡 Dekkers dropping a captain’s performance

👕 Home kit review

🔍 A little look at the table…

If you like it, leave a nice comment. xxx 💬❤️

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🔴 Arsenal Opinion Podcast: Rodrigo, Second Place Stakes, and Summer Transfer Fears

It’s Thursday Therapy time on The Arsenal Opinion Podcast, and Pedro is joined by Jacob Hawley to process the emotional hangover of Arsenal’s season.

The boys discuss:

Why the final home game of the season still matters

The high stakes of finishing second vs. third in the Premier League

The terrifying return of the “super-agent era” under Andrea Berta

Hot takes on Viktor Gyokeres, Nico Williams, and Rafael Leão

Why Real Madrid’s Rodrygo might just be the perfect bang BANG signing

Ranking Arsenal’s new kit drop and why next season feels like make-or-break for Arteta’s project

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The On The Whistle crew return to break down a chaotic game at Anfield that could have gone horribly wrong… but didn’t. We dissect a disastrous first half that had latter-day Wenger vibes before the boys fought back with spirit, grit, and a bit of quality.

✅ Martinelli masterclass

We also cover what’s next for the Gunners with Merino suspended, Trossard potentially injured, and Kai Havertz lurking for a big return. Oh… and we definitely have some words for anyone claiming Spurs or United have had a better season than us.

Listen, rate, and subscribe! 🎧

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The AOP crew is back in the booth with a surprise drop ahead of Arsenal’s massive second leg against PSG in the Champions League semifinal. Pedro and Johnny come in hot with pre-match nerves, fan rituals, and full-bodied hopium as they dissect what it’ll take for the Gunners to pull off a famous result in Paris.

From Champions League heartbreak memories to superstitions, they talk Timber’s fitness, Partey’s redemption arc, and why a 1-0 deficit might be the best possible motivator for this team. They break down the PSG pressure cooker, the Dembele fitness gamble, and how to unleash Saka without risking Timber getting roasted.

If you need to mentally prep for the biggest Arsenal match in years, this is the pod. Hype. Insight. Tactical chat. Spurs tears (implied). Come join the audio speakeasy.

🔥 Hottest of takes
🎧 Big game superstitions
🧠 Mentality monsters
🇬🇪 Fluent Georgian attempts
⚽ Tactical tweaks and Timber talk
🔮 Predictions, nerves, and hopeful chaos

Get in. It’s a Champions League semi-final. Try and enjoy. xxx

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Matt, Johnny, and Pedro get into the mixer on a horrible afternoon. 😩🎙️

ALL ON THE MANAGER 🔥👔

Martin Ødegaard issues continue... is he ok? 😕🇳🇴

Frontline flop 😬🎯

Set-piece jokers – where did our superpower go? 🪄❌

Hopes for Paris... are there any? 🤞🇫🇷

Good knee-jerk pod. Hope you are ok! x 💔🎧

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