Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal

Handbrake Off returns to Leicester Square Theatre after a remarkable year for Mikel Arteta’s team. Life-long Gooners Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and former Arsenal number 29 (1995/96 and...

For one last time this season join Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, and Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal reaching 89 points in the Premier League.
The panel look back at the highlights and lowlights of thi...

Art de Roché and Jordan Campbell join Ian Stone to look ahead to the visit of Everton, as Arsenal look to end the season with 89 points.
The panel reflect on the progress this season, and look at wher...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's one-nil victory at Old Trafford, taking the title race to the final day.
It was our 27th victory this season, the most we've ever ...

James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for a squad audit.
The panel discuss where Arsenal should look to improve this summer, including who should be sold to raise funds.
Plus, two games re...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Bournemouth, keeping the pressure on Manchester City.
The Gunners equalled last season's tally of 26 wins and 88 ...

James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss the future of Arsenal's number 9.
Gabriel Jesus looks a far cry from the player who took us to a new level in the first half of last season...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on another ludicrous north London derby, as Arsenal beat Spurs 3-2 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Mikel Arteta's side have showed their matu...

Ian Stone has Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché on board to look back on a near-perfect performance by the Gunners in that incredible 5-0 defeat of Chelsea - not a bad way to prepare for the North London...

Arsenal went to Wolves at the weekend and came away with the necessary win to head back to the top of the table once more and put a dreadful week behind them - and Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Adrian C...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich.
Mikel Arteta has lead incredible progress at the club, the panel discuss how ...

James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's disappointing home defeat to Unai Emery's Aston Villa.
The Gunners failed to capitalise on Crystal Palace's victory at Anfield,...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich.
The panel break down the penalty shouts at both ends, as well as the mistakes and missed chances t...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 3-0 victory at the Amex. 
The Gunners stayed top of the Premier League after Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford. 
T...

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 2-0 win over Luton, keeping the pressure on Liverpool and City.
Mikel Arteta made five changes to the side that started at the Eti...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's hard fought point at the Etihad.
Mikel Arteta will be proud of shutting Manchester City out, ending their 57-game goal streak.
The...

Premier League football finally returns this weekend, with Arsenal travelling to Manchester City on Easter Sunday.
James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to preview what could be a season d...

Ian Stone has Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché for company as we discuss Ben - or is it Benjamin? - White's new contract and why his decision to not play for England should be greeted as a positive for t...

James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal reaching the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in 14 years.
Porto did not make it easy, taking the game to extr...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's dramatic win over Brentford.
Our summer signings showed their worth with Declan Rice getting his sixth goal of the season, and Kai...

James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss how Arsenal's versatility is causing problems for the opposition.
The panel analyse how Declan Rice and Benjamin White have have been deploy...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's thrashing of Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
The Gunners are in some form, having scored 31 goals in their last 7 league games, ...

With our Brazilian centre half having an exceptional season, Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to give Gabriel Magalhães his flowers.
The panel also discuss whether Arsenal were too one di...

Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 4-1 thrashing of Newcastle.
After a disappointing performance in Porto, this was the perfect response. The panel analyse how A...

Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to nurse you back to cheeriness after that last minute Champions League kick in the teeth in Porto. Plus: a look ahead to revenge against Newcastl...

Adrian Clarke and Jay Harris join Ian Stone to reflect on another brilliant away win, this time putting five past Burnley.
Since their winter trip away, Arsenal have scored 21 goals conceding only twi...

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to preview Arsenal's trip to Burnley.
Gabriel Magalhães has the chance to continue his fine scoring form, as only one team has conceded more set-piece goa...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to to reflect on Arsenal's biggest away victory since 1935, beating West Ham 6-0 at the London Stadium.
Declan Rice was exceptional, providing two assists...

James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to preview Arsenal's clash with West Ham.
It was this fixture last season that the Gunners threw away a two goal lead, Sunday will be a test of how far...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 3-1 victory over league leaders Liverpool.
With Jorginho partnering Rice in midfield, and Havertz and Odegaard pressing from the f...

James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to preview a huge game, Liverpool's visit to the Emirates on Sunday. 
With Arsenal currently 5 points behind Klopp's side, is it win or bust?
Plus, a ...

Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke reflect on the Gunners finally putting their City Ground hoodoo behind them.

It was the lowest of low blocks from Forest but Mikel Arteta's side prevailed wi...

Today's Handbrake features an exclusive interview with Oleksandr Zinchenko, who spoke to The Athletic after Arsenal's win over Crystal Palace last weekend.
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Ston...

We asked for goals, we got goals. Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on Arsenal's thrashing of Crystal Palace.
The panel give Gabriel Magalhães his flowers, and discuss how Arse...

James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to preview the visit of Crystal Palace.
The panel assess the squad after a winter break in Dubai, and discuss whether Emile Smith Rowe has a future at...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on Arsenal's defeat to Liverpool in the FA Cup.
With 1 goal from their last 63 shots, the Gunners are creating chances but lacking the cutting...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on the Liverpool, West Ham, and Fulham games.
Arsenal were top of the league at Christmas, but now find themselves fourth after only picking u...

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Jay Harris, to preview Anfield and talk about our Champions League round of 16 opponents, Porto.
As it's Jay's last show covering Ian Stone, the panel look back at ...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Jay Harris, to talk about Arsenal's first home victory against Brighton since 2021.
Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard were fantastic, and although it was a dominant p...

James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Jay Harris, to reflect on the dead rubber in Eindhoven.
Arsenal had topped the group with a game to spare, yet Arteta still went with a strong XI, including Gabr...

Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Jay Harris to reflect on a frustrating loss at Villa Park.
In keeping with the Invincibles Advent that The Athletic are currently running, the panel also discuss...

James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on a thriller at Kenilworth Road, 7 goals and a 97th minute winner thanks to Declan Rice.
It's now 6 wins on the bounce, and with Villa on...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to discuss Arsenal's victory over Wolves, which ended up being tighter than it needed to be.
It felt a lot like last season, a fast start but not clinica...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on Arsenal topping their Champions League group in style, putting six past Lens.
It was the first time this season we saw Havertz, Odegaard, M...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on Havertz’s late winner at Brentford, sending Arsenal top of the Premier League. 
The panel also discuss Ramsdale’s performance including wha...

James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to preview Arsenal's trip to Brentford.
Ramsdale is to return as Raya is ineligible to play, will Jesus and Ødegaard feature?
The panel also talk abo...

Art De Roche and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal's 3-1 win over Vincent Kompany's Burnley at The Emirates.

Trossard got the first goal and in doing so scored Arsenal's thousandth goal...

James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss a comfortable 2-0 Arsenal victory over Sevilla at The Emirates.

The wingers stole the show with Saka and Martinelli electric and goals fro...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to dissect an eventful game at St James’ Park, that saw Arsenal lose their first league game of the season.

Bruno Guimarães should have seen red before ...

Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone, to reflect on a disappointing night at the London Stadium, that saw Arsenal dumped out the Carabao Cup by West Ham.

The panel also look ahead to the ...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on and analyse the Arsenal’s thrashing of Sheffield United at the Emirates.

It was a perfect afternoon that saw Nketiah bag his first hat-tri...

James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on Arsenal’s 2-1 win in Seville, taking them top of their Champions League group.

Gabriel Jesus was superb, setting up Martinelli beautif...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on Arsenal's late comeback at Stamford Bridge, where Declan Rice was brilliant yet again, dragging Arsenal back into the game through anticipa...

With Premier League football returning this weekend, James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to preview Arsenal’s visit to Stamford Bridge.

Now the dust has settled, the panel reflect on the...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to celebrate the Arsenal's victory over Manchester City for the first time since 2015. Martinelli returned to the squad and came off the bench to score t...

James McNicholas returns to the pod alongside Adrian Clarke and Ian Stone, to reflect on Arsenal’s disappointing result at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis vs Lens. It was a bad night all round as Bukayo Sa...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to talk about Arsenal's thrashing of Bournemouth at the Vitality. It was a perfect away day that included Havertz scoring his first goal for the club.

P...

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone, to talk about another 1-0 away win, this time at Brentford in the Carabao Cup.

It was an evening to remember for Hale End, Tomiyasu and Kiwior were supe...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on a frustrating draw in the North London derby, as Arsenal continue to concede at home and mistakes are proving costly yet again.

Plus, the ...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, having rung out their clothes, to discuss Wednesday night's all out attack 4-0 victory over PSV.
This week the spotlight falls on Gabriel Jesus, Martin O...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to look back on Arsenal's fairly boring win over Everton on Sunday evening.
Whilst the goal from Leandro Trossard provided a moment of magic for Arsenal, ...

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to look ahead to Arsenal's trip to Everton on Sunday.

Plus, Declan Rice's presence and how he can help dominate 'moments', and what went wrong for Arsena...

There’s no doubt that Bukayo Saka is Arsenal and England’s starboy. The individual accolades have been piling up ever since his name first cropped up on the teamsheet. Listed for the FIFA Golden Boy A...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on the most dramatic of wins vs Manchester United, with Declan Rice scoring in the 96th minute. 

Plus, back to basics in defence, options up t...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for a bumper episode covering all the topics around Arsenal this week.

Including last night’s Champions League draw, cleaning up at the PFA Awards, looki...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to work out what went wrong against Fulham for Arsenal to concede two eminently avoidable goals. The team discuss Thomas Partey's place in the line up, Ka...

Host Ian Stone is alongside Adrian Clarke and The Athletic’s Jordan Campbell to look ahead to Saturday’s game against Fulham.

There’s also a debate around what summer signing Kai Havertz brings to th...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on a heart-in-mouth, 10 man, 1-0 win at Selhurst Park. Declan Rice and William Saliba were particularly impressive as the Arsenal showed a resi...

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone, to discuss Mikel Arteta’s options with Jurrien Timber sidelined.

Plus, a Crystal Palace preview and reminiscing of Thierry on his birthday.

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Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to talk through Arsenal's opening Premier League win, against Nottingham Forest.

Plus, the panel discuss the turnstile issues which caused the game to be...

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone, for a preview of the 23/24 campaign. Plus, a look at how Arsenal will attempt to be less predictable this season, and we get an update on Flo Balogun fro...

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s record 17th Community Shield victory, beating Manchester City on penalties.

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Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for a round up of Arsenal’s pre-season. Plus, why Arteta’s interested in David Raya and a look ahead to this weekend’s Community Shield vs Man City. 
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Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to talk about what feels like everything happening at once for Arsenal this summer.

We hear from David Ornstein for an update on the Rice and Timber dea...

For one last time in this magical season join Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, Art De Roche, and Ian Stone for a look back at the highlights and lowlights of the past 12 months or so.
Find out the panel's...

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to assess the Arsenal first team squad, deciding who they'd like to keep or sell ahead of the 23/24 campaign.

Plus, a look ahead to the final games of th...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to talk about everything Arsenal except the football from Saturday.
Following Arsenal's miserable loss to Forest we wonder what the worst takes have been ...

Comedian Dara Ó Briain joins Amy Lawrence and Ian Stone to discuss all things Arsenal.
Enjoy a trip down memory lane to when the panel first fell in love with the club, to reflections on this season, ...

Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to pick over the poor performance at home to Brighton that effectively ended Arsenal's pursuit of the title.
With people making huge journeys to t...

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone, to look ahead to this weekend’s fixture, as Arsenal take on Brighton.

There’s more reaction to last weekend’s brilliant win at St. James’ Park and we lo...

Amy Lawrence and Art De Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s brilliant win over Newcastle. After last season’s disappointment at St. James Park, Mikel Arteta’s ‘desire for revenge’ was fulfill...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to look back on the battering of the Blues. It's a win that sees a Premier League debut for Jakub Kiwior and senior players stepping up - Xhaka, Jorginho ...

Join Alan Shearer and Ian Wright for a walk around Highbury and the Emirates as the two Premier League legends remember playing at the old Arsenal stadium against each other, and discuss whether the c...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to look for positives after the reality check of the 4-1 mauling at Manchester City. Yes, it looks like the title has gone, but hey - we're back in the Ch...

With a big David Ornstein exclusive about William Saliba we had to get the man on himself to tell us what is going on with our trusty defender and whether we'll see him in an Arsenal shirt on Wednesda...

"Don't give up and be a believer" that's the message of this podcast following the West Ham draw.
Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke are here to bring some perspective and discuss what's gone w...

We've got a bit of a special one for you this week as you can hear from both Mathieu Flamini and Ian Wright in conversation with Amy Lawrence. Both talking about what they are doing now, and how they ...

Ian Stone is joined by Adrian Clarke and Art de Roche for some (almost) immediate reaction podding to Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Anfield.
Listen to hear how the pod process that match, what ...

Joining Ian Stone to talk through another good week for Arsenal football club it's Art de Roche and Adrian Clarke.
Following the Arsenal U18s win over Manchester City with a last minute winner in extr...

Following on from another big win at the weekend, this time over Leeds, and the chaos ensuing at other clubs, we wonder whether we've actually got all the football joy that's available. Here with thei...

Following on from Arsenal's dominant win over Bayern Munich in the Women's Champions League, the countdown begins for both the Premier League and WSL run ins, and Arsenal Women's hunt for the treble. ...

This is the podcast designed by you! We've asked for your questions and now Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to answer them.
Topics include the "feels", Mikel Arteta, the squad, and, of c...

It's the international break which seems like a good time to check in with how our loaned players are getting on at their various clubs. Joining Ian Stone to bring you the lowdown on the loan-ly boys ...

Joining Ian Stone on this post Palace pod it's Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke.
On today's show after Rob Holding's hair band caused a stir, we wondered what other Arsenal players could form bands and ...

Joining Ian Stone is Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to discuss Arsenal's exit from the Europa League to Sporting CP.
Everyone's asking the question: is this exit and blessing in disguise? Well, hear t...

Ian Stone is joined by James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke to look back on Arsenal's fabulous win over Fulham.

There’s a lot of love for Leandro Trossard. Is the Belgian the best signing of the past J...

Ian Stone is joined by James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke to look back at Arsenal's fortuitous draw in Lisbon.
With the Europa League back in action Mikel Arteta rung the changes and it showed on the ...

Joining Ian Stone to unpick the most emotional the Emirates has been in some time is Michael Cox and Amy Lawrence.
This week the team look at the feels of the victory over Bournemouth, the role of Vie...

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