The Clock End Taproom

The international break has given us plenty to talk about — and possibly a few more reasons to question just how much football players are being asked to play.

In this episode of The Clock End Taproom, we look at Bukayo Saka’s goals for England, the latest injury concerns around Arsenal’s international players, and whether the increasingly packed football calendar is becoming unsustainable.

We also return to the Manchester City charges and the wider fallout from that story, before taking a trip around the international games — including France, Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo, plus the controversy surrounding Ireland against Israel.

On the agenda:

• Our latest thoughts on the Manchester City case
• England and Bukayo Saka
• Arsenal players away on international duty
• The latest Arsenal injury worries
• France, Portugal and the international round-up
• Cristiano Ronaldo
• Ireland v Israel
• Are players simply being asked to play too many games?

Plenty of opinions, disagreements and the usual Taproom tangents along the way.

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Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 charges — so what happens now, and what does it mean for the wider game?

In this episode of The Clock End Taproom, we break down what City were charged with, how the case compares with punishments handed to clubs like Chelsea, Everton and Nottingham Forest, and whether this ranks among the biggest sporting scandals of recent times.

We also discuss the appeal process, possible sanctions, the impact of state ownership and billionaire investment on football, and ask a difficult question: how would we feel if this were Arsenal?

Plus, we look at what all of this says about the modern game — and whether football can still call itself a level playing field.

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Arsenal’s 3-0 defeat at Brighton didn’t come out of nowhere.

For weeks, the warning signs have been there — poor attacking performances, fine margins, a left-wing problem that still hasn’t been solved, and Bukayo Saka struggling to make the same impact.

In this episode of The Clock End Taproom, we ask whether Arsenal have simply been getting away with it.

We discuss:

• Why the Brighton defeat had been coming
• Arsenal’s lack of attacking threat
• Bukayo Saka’s recent form
• The ongoing left-wing problem
• Whether Saliba’s absence made the difference
• Ødegaard: stock up or stock down?
• The weekend’s other Premier League talking points
• The latest England squad

Plus, we kick off the show with True or False and Stock Up / Stock Down.

If you think this was just one bad day, or if Brighton exposed a deeper problem, let us know in the comments.

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The standard of refereeing in the Premier League is under the microscope after another weekend packed with controversial decisions.

We take a deep dive into Arsenal’s game against Sunderland before discussing the officiating across the league as a whole. We also ask whether tiredness is becoming a factor, how much Arsenal should rotate for the League Cup and what the other weekend results mean for the teams around us.

Like, subscribe and let us know: is Premier League refereeing getting worse?

Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal — five games, five wins. Arsenal just keep rolling. 🔥Join The Clock End Taproom for our LIVE reaction to another Arsenal victory as the Gunners leave Sunderland with all three points and keep their winning run going.We break down the performance, the biggest moments from the game, the players who impressed and what another win tells us about this Arsenal side.After winning the Premier League last season, Arsenal have started this campaign looking determined to stay at the top — so the question is becoming pretty simple:Who is going to stop them?Get involved in the comments and let us know your thoughts on the performance 👇🔴 How impressed were you with Arsenal?🏆 How good is this team right now?👀 Who was your Man of the Match?🎙️ The Clock End TaproomThree mates. One club. Endless opinions.Subscribe for Arsenal match reactions, podcasts, debate and plenty more throughout the season.#Arsenal #AFC #SunderlandArsenal #PremierLeague #COYG🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5220209288871936

Napoli 0-1 Arsenal — another win, another clean sheet and another night where Arsenal's opponents simply couldn't lay a glove on them.

The performance wasn't always pretty. Arsenal struggled to break down Napoli in the first half, the finishing left plenty to be desired and several huge chances went begging — but Martin Ødegaard eventually produced a brilliant winner to secure three massive Champions League points away from home.

Fize and Nath give their instant reaction from Naples and discuss:

🔥 Ødegaard back to his VERY best
🧱 Arsenal's incredible control and defensive strength
😬 Why the finishing has to improve
🇩🇪 How important Kai Havertz has become
🤔 Does Arsenal's style actually suit Viktor Gyökeres?
❓ More questions over Eberechi Eze
💪 Ezri Konsa stepping up in Saliba's absence
⭐ Declan Rice making elite performances look normal
🔄 Arsenal's incredible squad depth

It wasn't a classic — but is this exactly what an elite team looks like?

Arsenal can now win games in different ways, rotate players, control difficult away grounds and keep opponents at arm's length.

Are Arsenal becoming almost impossible to beat?

Let us know below 👇

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Are Arsenal now the best team in the world?

After another huge Premier League win over Chelsea, Dave, Fize and Nath take a second look at Arsenal's performance — and ask just how good this team has become.

We discuss Chelsea's threat, Arsenal's control of the game, the debate around Kai Havertz, whether the old “Set Piece FC” label still has any meaning, Riccardo Calafiori, David Raya and Arsenal's incredible defensive unit.

Plus, with the Champions League returning, we look ahead to Arsenal's European campaign and ask whether this could finally be the team capable of going all the way.

Is David Raya the best goalkeeper in the world? Are Arsenal actually BETTER without relying on set pieces? And after winning the Premier League, how much further can this team go?

Let us know what you think in the comments 👇

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The transfer window is closed — but have Arsenal done enough?

We went LIVE as Deadline Day came to an end to give our verdict on Arsenal’s business, and despite strengthening in a number of areas, one frustration kept coming up: why does it feel like Arsenal are always one player short?

The defence looks incredibly strong. The midfield has improved. But questions remain over the attack and, in particular, Arsenal’s options on the left wing.

We discuss:

🔴 Are Arsenal still short of what they need?
👔 Andrea Berta’s first major transfer window
⚽ Why Arsenal failed to land the attacking upgrade we wanted
🤔 The lack of options on the left wing
💰 Whether Arsenal spent their money in the right areas
🏆 Is this squad still good enough to win the Premier League?
🔥 The pressure on Mikel Arteta to deliver with this squad
🗣️ Plus plenty of debate with everyone who joined us live

After all the business is done, how would YOU rate Arsenal’s transfer window out of 10?

And the bigger question: is this squad good enough to win the title?

Let us know in the comments 👇

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Bukayo Saka. What more can you say? 🌟

Arsenal leave Villa Park with a huge 1-0 win over Aston Villa, and once again it was Bukayo Saka who made the difference.

Saka grabbed the winner in the 59th minute, but this was about much more than just the goal. We discuss just how good Arsenal's number 7 has become, his importance to this team and where he now ranks among the very best players in the Premier League.

🍺 In our live post-match reaction, we discuss:

⭐ Another incredible performance from Bukayo Saka
⚽ Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal
🔴 Arsenal's overall performance
🏆 What this result means going forward
👑 Our Player of the Match
💬 Plus your comments and questions from the live chat

How good is Bukayo Saka right now — and is there anyone in the Premier League you'd swap him for?

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Arsenal are spending big and building a squad to win right now — but is there a danger this strategy comes back to bite them?

This week in The Clock End Taproom, we take a closer look at Arsenal’s transfer strategy under Andrea Berta. With significant fees being spent on experienced players, we ask whether going all-in on the present is exactly what Arsenal need to finally get over the line — or whether they're creating a problem for the future.

We also get into the latest transfer talk, Gabriel Martinelli’s future and whether Arsenal should consider letting him go, before heading around the Premier League to pick apart the big results from the opening weekend.

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Are Arsenal right to go all-in and win now, or is it a dangerous gamble?