It's Thursday Therapy time, and the whole gang is in: Pedro, Matt, and Jacob dissect a very odd Arsenal preseason. From standout teen Max Dowman lighting up the Emirates to Viktor Gyokeres’ underwhelming first impression, there’s a lot to chew on.

We talk new signings, slow build-up play, chemistry issues, and that horseshoe of doom in possession. Jacob brings some in-stadium Guinness scouting, some ITK heat on Nonny Madueke, and Pedro bangs the table demanding a “NOW” team.

We also cover:

Defensive issues and preseason sloppiness

Tactical tweaks we wish Arteta would try

The Saka false-nine experiment

Why Arsenal can't sell players (again)

Rodrigo and Eze — dream or delusion?

Grab a drink, put your feet up, and enjoy a pod that’s equal parts therapy, preseason panic, and transfer dreaming.

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