The Clock End Taproom

Our Arsenal vs Coventry post-match reaction, recorded live straight after the final whistle. 🔴⚪

Martin Ødegaard was our Man of the Match after an impressive display, but there was plenty more to discuss.

We get into Christos Tzolis' performance, the big talking point of Gabriel Martinelli being left out of the squad, and react to the news that Ezri Konsa has signed for Arsenal.

Plus, we break down the overall performance, what we liked, what still needs work and react to the thoughts of everyone who joined us live.

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In this episode:
🔴 Arsenal vs Coventry reaction
⭐ Ødegaard Man of the Match
🔥 Tzolis impresses
👀 Martinelli left out
✍️ Konsa signs
🗣️ Your live reaction

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The new Premier League season is almost here, so it’s time to put our reputations on the line with our 2026/27 season predictions.

Dave, Nath and Fize make their picks across the Premier League and Arsenal, including:

⚽ Who finishes in the Top Four?
⬇️ Which three teams are getting relegated?
🏆 Who wins PFA Player of the Year?
⭐ Who will be the breakout star of the season?
🔴 Our Arsenal Player of the Season, Breakout Star and Flop of the Season
🏆 How far will Arsenal go in the Champions League?
🔥 Plus our Arsenal and Premier League hottest takes for the new campaign.

Some agreement, plenty of differences, and a few predictions that could look absolutely ridiculous by May...

We’ll be coming back to these at the end of the season to see who knew what they were talking about!

The Clock End Taproom — Arsenal chat, debate and plenty of opinions.

Arsenal have another trophy in the cabinet after winning the Community Shield, but there's plenty more to discuss as the new season approaches.

This week, we ask whether Gabriel Martinelli is being disrespected after another summer of questions about his future and his place in the Arsenal side.

Then we dive into the latest transfer rumours. Jarell Quansah has been linked with a move to Arsenal, Josh Hinshelwood could reportedly cost around £50m, and Victor Osimhen is once again being mentioned as a possible option up front.

But if Osimhen actually joined Arsenal, would he be the best striker at the club?

We also discuss the surprising Martin Zubimendi rumours and whether there is any scenario in which Arsenal should consider selling him.

Plus:

🏆 Arsenal win the Community Shield
🔴 Is Martinelli being disrespected?
👀 Jarell Quansah rumours
💰 £50m for Josh Hinshelwood?
🔥 Would Osimhen be Arsenal's best striker?
😳 Could Zubimendi actually leave?

The Clock End Taproom — Arsenal chat, transfer rumours, arguments and plenty of questionable takes.

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Arsenal’s pre-season is in the books — but has it left us with some familiar concerns heading into the new campaign?

In this episode of The Clock End Taproom, we look back at the games against Girona, Real Betis and Borussia Dortmund and discuss what we actually learned from Mikel Arteta’s side.

The big question is up front: are we seeing the same old problems in attack?

We discuss Viktor Gyökeres and Kai Havertz, whether Arsenal are creating enough chances, the balance of the attack and whether there are genuine warning signs or we're reading far too much into pre-season football.

There’s also plenty to be positive about as we pick out the players who impressed, discuss the emergence of Arsenal's young talent including Max Dowman and Ethan Nwaneri, and look at how the squad is shaping up ahead of the competitive action.

So, after another summer of change, is this Arsenal side ready to go — or are the same attacking problems still there?

🍺 The Clock End Taproom — Arsenal chat, opinions and plenty of disagreement.

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Could Arsenal really sign Pedro Neto AND Cristian Romero?

On this transfer special, we dive into the latest Arsenal rumours, with Pedro Neto linked with a £70m move from Chelsea and Cristian Romero linked with a sensational £55m switch from Tottenham.

We also look at the players who could be heading in the opposite direction:

🔴 Gabriel Martinelli — Galatasaray interest and a reported €40m move. Would Arsenal even consider it?

🔴 Gabriel Jesus — could Napoli offer him a route out of North London for around £17m?

🔴 Reiss Nelson — West Ham are reportedly interested in taking the winger on loan.

And with Nathan back on the show, we quickly revisit two huge stories from our previous episode: Bruno Guimarães joining Arsenal and Vinicius Jr deciding to remain at Real Madrid.

How much business do Arsenal still need to do? Would Neto improve the attack? Does signing Romero make any sense with Gabriel and Saliba already at the club? And who should Arsenal be willing to sell?

🍺 The Clock End Taproom — Arsenal chat, transfer news, opinions and plenty of disagreement.

🚨 EMERGENCY PODCAST!

Bruno Guimarães is an Arsenal player!

We jumped straight on to record a special edition of The Clock End Taproom after Arsenal completed the signing of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United.

How big a signing is this? Where does Bruno fit alongside Declan Rice? What does Arsenal's strongest midfield now look like? And after adding one of the Premier League's best midfielders, are Arsenal now favourites to win the title?

We also discuss what the move says about Arsenal's position in the transfer market. Are we now at the point where Arsenal can simply go out and take some of the best players from their Premier League rivals?

And while one huge transfer has gone Arsenal's way, another seemingly hasn't.

Vinícius Jr has chosen to stay at Real Madrid rather than move to Arsenal. We react to that decision, ask whether Arsenal should be disappointed and discuss whether the club still needs to add a left winger.

Plus:

• 🔴 Our immediate Bruno Guimarães reaction
• 💰 Is he worth the money?
• ⚽ Bruno + Rice: how does it work?
• 🏆 Does this make Arsenal Premier League favourites?
• ⚫⚪ What does losing Bruno mean for Newcastle?
• 🌍 How big a statement is this for Arsenal?
• ❌ Vini Jr chooses Real Madrid
• 👀 Do Arsenal still need another major signing?

One huge signing in. One superstar staying in Madrid. What does Arsenal's squad look like now?

🎙️ The Clock End Taproom — Arsenal discussion, transfer reaction and football debate.

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Has Gianni Infantino changed football forever?

In Episode 17 of The Clock End Taproom, we discuss FIFA's long-term vision for the World Cup and whether football's biggest tournament is at risk of losing its identity. Is the World Cup becoming more about commercial growth than sporting tradition, or is FIFA simply evolving the game for a global audience?

We also round up the latest Arsenal transfer news, focusing on the club's outgoing business, what it means for Mikel Arteta's squad, and where Arsenal could still strengthen before the transfer window closes.

⚽ Is FIFA changing the World Cup forever?
🌍 Has Gianni Infantino taken football in the right direction?
💰 Is football becoming too commercial?
🔴 The latest Arsenal outgoing transfer news
📋 What Arsenal's transfer strategy means for the season ahead

💬 Would you rather see a smaller, more prestigious World Cup, or a bigger tournament with more nations involved?

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Chelsea's latest punishment has reignited one of football's biggest debates…

What, if anything, does it tell us about Manchester City's ongoing case?

In Episode 16 of The Clock End Taproom, we discuss the latest Arsenal transfer news surrounding Vinícius Jr and Bruno Guimarães before taking a deep dive into Chelsea's sanctions, the differences between Chelsea's case and Manchester City's, and what it could mean for the future of the Premier League. Chelsea's penalties followed self-reported historical breaches and cooperation with investigators, while City's case remains unresolved and strongly contested by the club.

We also ask:

• Is Vinícius Jr still a realistic target?
• What's the latest on Bruno Guimarães?
• Should Chelsea's punishment influence expectations for Manchester City?
• What would be a fair outcome if City are found to have breached the rules?

The History of Modern Arsenal returns with Episode Two, as we explore the final years of Arsène Wenger's reign.

After ending the nine-year trophy drought in dramatic fashion, Arsenal finally looked ready to compete at the very top once again. Mesut Özil and Alexis Sánchez had arrived, the financial constraints of the Emirates era were beginning to ease, and expectations were rising.

Instead, the club entered one of the most divisive periods in its modern history.

In this episode, we discuss Arsenal's FA Cup successes, Aaron Ramsey's iconic cup final winners, the record-breaking signings that signalled a new era, the 2015/16 Leicester City title race, growing tensions inside the boardroom, and how the relationship between Arsène Wenger and the Arsenal fanbase began to fracture.

We also ask the difficult question: did Wenger's final years unfairly damage the legacy of the greatest manager in Arsenal history, or was change simply inevitable?

Plus, we each reveal our Defining Player of the Era, choosing the individual who best represents Arsenal between 2014 and 2018.

Whether you lived through every moment or are discovering this period for the first time, this is the story of how one of football's greatest managerial reigns came to an end.

One David Ornstein update was all it took to send Arsenal fans into meltdown...

Could Arsenal really sign Vinícius Jr?

In Episode 13 of The Clock End Taproom, we discuss the links to one of the world's elite players, whether a deal of around £160 million and wages exceeding £400,000 per week would ever make sense, and how Mikel Arteta could fit him into his side.

We also dive into Arsenal's interest in Bruno Guimarães, debate whether he'd immediately start alongside Declan Rice, discuss the lack of outgoing transfers, Ethan Nwaneri's future, and ask whether Arsenal actually need another signing to be favourites for the Premier League.

🔴 Vinícius Jr to Arsenal – realistic or impossible?
💰 Is he worth the money?
⚽ How would Arsenal line up?
⭐ Bruno Guimarães latest
📤 Outgoings and Ethan Nwaneri
🏆 Are Arsenal already favourites for the title?

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