This Week In Arsenal

This Week in Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) get together to chat about how the Gunners perform in sales, particularly in light of the loans of Sambi Lokonga and Nuno Tavares. Sham offers his professional insights on whether those deals are worth the outrage they have sparked, whether Arsenal had the leverage to negotiate for better deals, and what factors go into big sales. The guys then discuss what returns Arsenal can expect from the likes of Nketiah, Smith Rowe, and even Zinchenko or Kiwior before delving into mistakes Arsenal have previously made when it comes to selling. The duo end with a conversation about whether they would sell Gabriel Martinelli (under the right conditions) and some of the disrespect that has come his way following the past season.

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This Week in Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) are joined by illustrious guest James (@afcjxmes) to discuss several Arsenal and non-Arsenal topics. The guys first jump into the news of a Calafiori deal being close and give their thoughts on how he'd fit into the side. They then transition into careful speculation about who the mystery German player Arsenal have reportedly been linked to could be. They then attempt to decipher Mikel Arteta's "114 points" comments before closing with a brief James masterclass regarding penalty shootout psychology and the importance of delaying your spot kick.

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This Week in Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) are joined by illustrious guest George (@GeorgeV_AFC) to discuss various topics related to Arsenal's academy. First, the guys discuss the confirmed departure of Amario Cozier-Duberry and whether that exit should be treated as a concern. They then dissect whether Arsenal can improve at extracting value from academy talents and how to navigate situations like the present one with Chido Obi Martin. After that, the question of whether Mikel Arteta "hates the youth" is tackled before turning to what to expect in terms of Ethan Nwaneri's and Myles Lewis-Skelly's first-team involvement. Lastly, the trio analyze Arsenal's lack of effectiveness in signing young talent from South America and what PSR-beating sales of academy talents by the likes of Aston Villa and Chelsea set a concerning precedent.

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This Week in Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) are joined by illustrious guest João Castelo-Branco (@j_castelobranco) to discuss all things Arsenal and Brazil. João first gives his thoughts on Brazil's prospects heading into this year's Copa America before the three discuss whether Gabriel Magalhães or Gabriel Martinelli can break into their country's starting XI. Sash, Sham, and João then move on to whether Gabriel Jesus can overcome his knee issues to return to his pre-World Cup form before chatting about which of Douglas Luiz and Bruno Guimarães are likelier to join Arsenal and whether the arrival of Kylian Mbappé and Endrick at Real Madrid might displace the likes of Rodrygo or Vinicius Jr. enough to make the switch to Arsenal.

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This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) go over current events affecting Arsenal. They begin with a long conversation about Manchester City's suit against the Premier League alleging discrimination and arguing against rules controlling sponsors linked to club owners and passage of rules by member clubs, as well as the effect the result of the case could have on Arsenal. They then discuss the lack of transfer activity in the market and why the Gunners seemingly haven't zeroed in on a target the way they did with Declan Rice. They then close things out with some thoughts on the mooted departure of certain Hale End players and Arsenal's inability to efficiently profit from their academy.

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This Week In Arsenal, Sham (@Shamsdale on Twitter) is joined by illustrious guests Abdul (@Flaminiesta) and PME (@mariescobarPME) to discuss transfer goings-on as well as winners and losers from the 2023/24 campaign. They begin by discussing the Champions League final and how Arsenal can bridge the gap to Real Madrid in terms of achievement and status. Then they discuss the choice between Victor Osimhen and Benjamin Sesko, the two strikers currently most linked to Arsenal, before moving on to a dissection of why Arsenal don't sell as well as other big clubs. They then close things out with their winners and losers from the season.

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This Week In Arsenal, Sham (@Shamsdale on Twitter) is joined by illustrious guests Rohan (@RohanJivanAFC) and Curran (@CurranToF) to discuss the previous week of goings-on not just in the world of Arsenal, but some that affect English and European football generally. They begin by chatting about the rumor that Arsenal have spoken with Marcus Rashford about signing him, and whether Rashford is an acquisition that makes sense of the club. They then give their thoughts on whether Arsenal need a marquee signing, or whether "project" signings will work for where the team is in its progression. Sham, Rohan, and Curran then interrogate the notion of whether Manchester United had a better season thatn Arsenal did by winning the FA Cup before closing out with a discussion on the various managerial appointments made by big clubs in Europe so far in the offseason and the interesting pattern they've all followed.

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This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) are joined by illustrious guest Pedro (@LeGrove) to discuss a final day of the season that did not result in a Premier League title for Arsenal, but still felt like a step forward. The three begin by giving their thoughts on whether the 2023/24 season was a successful one, as well as what their favorite aspect of this Arsenal is. Sash, Sham, and Pedro then address Rodri's comments regarding Arsenal's mentality and dissect whether the disappointment of losing out on the final day will affect the squad heading into next season. The last segment of the pod concerns initial thoughts on transfers, including the areas Arsenal should look to improve in, specific players the trio have in mind, and whether Jorrel Hatois a worthwhile signing at this point in time. 

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This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) welcome illustrious guest Abou (@MAA_Gunner) to discuss the buildup to the final match of the season, and of the title race. The three first discuss the importance of winning at Old Trafford before moving on to Spurs losing to City and Spurs fans' resulting jubilation. After that, they give their thoughts on the challenge that is battling Manchester City for the title and the pending 115 charges against them. The episode wraps up with Abou recounting the story of Wojciech Szczesny's departure from Arsenal in light of the Polish keeper being a rumored option to replace Aaron Ramsdale.

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This Week In Arsenal, Sash (@ltarsenal on Twitter) and Sham (@Shamsdale) welcome illustrious guest Dharnish Iqbal (@dharnishiqbal) to the pod. The three first discuss Manchester United, getting a Red Devil’s perspective on the clubs poor season under Erik ten Hag, the direction United could be heading in under INEOS and their new appointments, and rumors of Gareth Southgate being lined up as the next manager. Sash, Sham, and Dharnish then turn their attention to Arsenal’s trip to Old Trafford at the weekend, giving their thoughts on what to expect as well as the state of the title race and the competitiveness of the Premier League.   Follow This Week In Arsenal on Twitter @ThisWeekArsenal for more! Or e-mail the podcast with your thoughts, comments, or suggestions at [email protected].