THE NORTH BANK - An Arsenal Podcast

Nearly a full month since we last kicked a ball in anger in the league we finally look ahead to our next league game, home to Bournemouth at lunchtime on Saturday. We are still 9 points clear, still the top league goalscorers, still with the meanest defence, yet some would have you believe that it's all doom and gloom in the Arsenal sphere. Join Holly and Chris as we make it perfectly clear that it could still be a generational season for us. There are thoughts about Lisbon, style of play, individual performances and availability, as well as a nervy look ahead to the weekend. Just who will be available and who will start? 

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At last, after what has felt like an eternity, we are back with a joyous instant reaction. Stef, from the stands in Portugal gives us all a taste of what it was like to be in the away end for Havertz' last minute winner. A textbook away performance and result in the Champions League - the tie is far from over, but how nice is it to be celebrating a win?! 

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Join Stef and Chris for a look back at our loss to Southampton in the FA Cup Quarter Final.

We reflect on the manner of defeat and perhaps some familiar failings - whilst not wishing to take too much away from Southampton who fully deserved their victory, were we masters of our own undoing?

Perhaps more importantly, how this might impact forthcoming games?

Is the Champions League now a welcome distraction, given our excellent form in that competition? Can players put domestic form aside to get back to winning ways?

We look ahead to the Sporting tie with all three of us, perhaps dictated by limited player availability, opting for the same starting XI and result!

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A second disappointing result sees us drop out of both domestic cup competitions in quick succession.

Join Holly and Chris in the warmth, with Stef at the ground as we provide our initial responses to the latest defeat. Was it as bad as it felt? Is it a sign of what's to come? Should we be worried?

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The proper football is back, with Arsenal facing 3 games in 8 days in 3 different competitions. Join Holly and Stef as we look ahead to the first of these games, away to Southampton on Saturday evening in the quarter final of the FA Cup. We struggle to agree on a starting 11 for that game, wondering who in reality will be available. Should we go strong or heavily rotate? Do we actually have a choice? We also look back at Arsenal women's Champions League victory over Chelsea and applaud another cringeworthy moment from a Chelsea manager. Finally, can you name the two unique premier league results/scorelines Arsenal have been involved in? 

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Join Holly and Stef as they, with the help of Producer Chris and all the Patreon members and social media followers pick The Arsenal Banter XI.

Which players were just hilariously bad? Who did rivals fans laugh at the most? Who made calamitous errors? Which players became symbols of failure? Whose off-field antics made them the butt of the joke? Thanks for joining us on this trip down memory lane that will hopefully make us appreciate where we are currently. 

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Welcome to The North Bank's mailbag edition where we tackle some of the following questions: From the position we are currently in, if we win the champions league 'only' this season will you be disappointed? Will Sunday's cup final defeat have any impact on how we approach the game at the Etihad? Is Gyokeres actually a better player than we think? If you could swap one player for a player in the same position at another premier league club, who would it be? Five wins and a draw from our last 6 games (assuming defeat at City), is it achievable?

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Not the result we were looking for, but we still have plenty to look forward to in what remains of this season. Join Holly and Stef as we look back on what went wrong - was it team selection, tactics, injuries, nerves? Were City even that good? We pose the following question - would you rather have had City's last 14 days, or our last 14 days? We chat international breaks, Tottenham's timely defeat and poorly designed roundabouts. Please enjoy, like, share etc. Thank you!

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With the chance of a first trophy in six years on Sunday, how are we all feeling? What could a win mean for this team, this fanbase? 

Join Holly and Stef as we attempt to calm the nerves and focus on just how good we have been this season thus far. Some questions we tackle: who should start in goal; who should get the nod at right back, which of our attackers make most sense against this opposition? 

We also take a quick look back at the Champions League and there are also thoughts on the highlight of the season so far, and another LinkedIn Liam masterclass in performative cringe. Plus a whole lot more.

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Safely through to the quarter finals of the Champions League where we'll face Sporting CP.

Join Holly and Stef as we give our instant reactions to the 2-0 win against Leverkusen. A much better team performance, far more fluid in attack, but perhaps not clinical enough with some of the chances we created. Who stood out for you? Which of the goals was your favourite? We afford ourselves a little smile at City and Chelsea as well. 

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