THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE

Jacob and Pedro hit the week's hardest stories in a Saturday Therapy sesh.
They discuss:
Odegaard vs Saka
Phase 3 of the season
How to treat very young players
Saliba to Madrid
Let us know what you th...

Matt sits down with Author David Arrowsmith to talk about his new book called Narcoball: Love, death and football in Escobar's Colombia:
- South American Qualifiers
- The golden era of Colombian footb...

Matt gets into the mixer with his friend David Marks. They discuss the following. 



Arsenal’s Missed Golden Era: Reflecting on how Arsenal’s move to the Emirates Stadium, with high hopes of dominati...

I had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Rainey, a former active-duty service officer in the United States Army and a current strategic-level consultant in science, technology, and decision-making.
...

Aash, Matt, and Pedro get into the mixer on a weird old game against Southampton.

A win is a win... but:

Did we underestimate them?
Were Sterling and Jesus trying too hard?
Is Kai f*cking amazing?
W...

Pedro and Janan Ganesh team up to get a handle on where Arsenal are currently.
They cover:
BIG January moves
The creativity issue
United moving to a Brexit model
The threat of Chelsea
Improving The Em...

It’s an early Therapy Session this week. 
We chat:

Not missing Odegaard

Timber causing Arteta headaches

Shifting Calafiori - or not…

The decline of Gabi J

Monster Kai

We hope you enjoy! x
If you...

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It's Matt, Johnny, and Pedro getting deep into the action to talk about the thrash...

It's another Therapy Session with Matt, Jacob, and Pedro.
They discuss:
The outrageous talents of MLS and Nwaneri
Returns of Tomi and Merino
DARK ARTS FC - what does it mean?
Some thoughts on Leiceste...

Matt and Pedro take a more measured look at the outputs of the manic game in Manchester.

They discuss what needs to happen for refs to be addressed, the ramifications of bad Haaland behavior, the tru...

The boys covered the Arsenal match LIVE after the game and it was a FIZZING pod.

They covered:


The dreadful officiating 

Calafiori dreaming

Timber the spectacular!

BIG GABI MURDERING SETPIECES

...

We replaced the Thursday Therapy with a Before the Whistle.
Here’s what we chatted about:

Arsenal's Champions League Draw – The team reflects on Arsenal's first Champions League game in years, debati...

The is the Before The Whistle for the Atalanta game. These are usually EXCLUSIVE to our Members. But we wanted to show you what you're missing and we've given the AOPers something else for their exclu...

This is the On The Whistle from the Spurs game. We discussed:


Underrated Big Gabi

Defending Martinelli

Spurs... a bit rubbish

Arsenal showing title-winning spirit

Kai and Tross bossing it

Nwane...

Thursday Therapy was BANGING this week.
We discussed:
ARTETA SIGSN BEFORE NLD
Gambling on Raheem 
Nwaneri temptations
Saka for Captain!
Strategising against Spurs
Take a listen and let us know what yo...

Johnny and Matt get into the mixer for a Sunday Arsenal Opinion Special!

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It's Aash, JC, and Pedro covering the horrible Arsenal result:

Declan Rice - shameful? Rough decision?
Reffing hell! What needs to change?
10 men Arsenal - Arteta evolution?
KING KAI - everyone else ...

Johnny and Pedro went LIVE on the internet to talk through a deadline day in realtime.
They discussed:

Saying bye to Eddie

Being TOO disciplined with players

The Merino disaster

What did Arteta sa...

Pedro and Jacob get down to the serious business of our transfer window that seems to be flapping in the wind.
Exploring Sterling - good move? Or bad egg?
Sane with the big numbers
Coman from the left...

Pete, Aash, and Jacob go LIVE after the game.
Here are the discussion points:
Timber's debut
Partey on the rise
Bill & Gabs lock it up
Raya with fire performance
THE CURSE OF UNAI IS LIFTED!
Learn mor...

Pedro and Jacob steam into an action-packed Thursday Therapy - here's what they chatted about!
1. Transfer Talk: Lukman vs. Osimhen – Which Forward Should Arsenal Pursue?
2. Midfield Masterclass: Coul...

Johnny and Pedro go On The Whistle for the Arsenal vs Wolves game!

We discuss:


Partey's performance

Saka stepping up a level

Timber competing with Zinchenko

Raya showing off agility


Let us kno...

The boys from The Arsenal Opinion get together to share their mystic meg views on the season ahead. Jacob Hawley, Matt Kandela, Johnny Cochrane, and Pedro put it all on the line.

They cover:

First m...

Matt and Pedro get into the ring and duke it out for a midweek Arsenal special.
They chat:

Liverpool's nightmare situation

Dark clouds over City

New Newcastle beginnings 

Window patience and why i...

Arsenal capped a very decent preseason against Lyon at home. We saw good performances from strugglers, we were wowed by some debuts, and the setpiece machine is back up and purring!

Enjoy this On The...

Jacob and Pedro get into the mixer with a Thursday Therapy session.
 
I asked AI to read the transcript and this is what it says we spoke about.

Here are 4-5 headlines summarizing the podcast transcr...

JC goes On The Whistle SOLO… can you believe it? No one to argue and push back?
Here’s what he’s pushing.


Bukayo Saka's Monster Year: The podcast host confidently predicts Bukayo Saka will have an e...

It’s Thursday Therapy, and this early-bird podcast should get you going.
We talk:
Left backs: Bench, sell, play
Eddie and that LOW FEE
Mikel Merino gets the Fabrizio nod
Jesus & Kai - back to the OG p...

Arsenal took a beating against Liverpool set against a MASSIVE east coast crowd. Pedro and Matt jumped on a dropped a big podcast.
They covered:

Partey Problem

Jesus and Kai resume normal order

Mar...

Arsenal make their first MEGA signing of the summer and Pedro, Aash, and Matt chat about it.
We discuss:
Mikel Arteta's big hug and his secret slides
Beating off Madrid and Bayern - are we massive?
Si...

Pedro and Matt jump on a later On The Whistle to discuss the United result. 
They discuss:

Nwaneri looking 800 minutes good

Gabi Jesus and Occam’s Razor

Rating the new kids!

Reiss Nelson looking l...

Jacob and Pedro get into a Thursday Therapy session!
They discuss:
The kids struggle
Loan to buy PAIN
Calafiori taking the place of Gabriel
The POWER of Timber
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The Arsenal team is in LA right now in preparation for the Arsenal vs United game at SoFi Stadium this coming Saturday. Gilberto is at the training camp and took time out to speak with us about the pl...

Jacob and Pedro crack into a Thursday Therapy session and get into the mixer on the following haaaaaawt topics.

Emile nearing exit

Reiss price dropping - is he serious about going?

England Manager ...

Johnny and Pedro get into a debrief on this sad, sad Monday:
The science of Arsenal kits
England debrief
Emile Smith NO-GO
Nico Williams - would you?
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This podcast has been a long time in the making - Charlie Goodchild is a friend who has worked in sports his whole life and runs three physio practices in London. He’s worked with the FA and for Sarac...

This AOP has a local flavor to it.
They discuss:

Saka redemption

Chances on Sunday

Why the Brits fight

Eddie to the south of France

Nuno to Lazio

Darwin in the stands - was he right?

Take a lis...

Johnny and Pedro (briefly Matt) have a big chat about all the exciting stuff happening around Arsenal.
They Discuss: 

A little hypothetical on abolishing draws, killing extra time, and bringing back ...

Pedro has a chat with Ben Mattinson, an aspiring football analyst, about the LCB position, it's evolution, and Riccardo Calafiori.
They also discuss:
Links to a NEW Asprilla
Making the case for Onana
...

Johnny Cochrane has been on podcast FIRE this week - today, he interviewed David Hillier. It’s a great listen, below is the summary for you to gorge on! x
**Podcast Summary:**
**00:00:01 - Introductio...

Johnny Cochrane invites one of his friends to the podcast to chat Arsenal things. Luke Kempner - actor / impressionist / comic - chats to Johnny about:
They react to the Saliba OUT stories
Arteta and ...

Matt and Jacob crack into a Thursday Therapy session!

Introduction and General Discussion (00:00:00 - 00:05:11):

The podcast starts with a greeting and introduction of the guest, Jacob Hawley.

Disc...

Johnny is joined by @TomCantonMedia from @TheGoonerTalkTV.
They discuss:
Podcasting and Arsenal Fandom
   - Tom shares his journey into podcasting, starting with his university days and eventually tak...

Pedro, Matt, and Jacob get Thursday off to a flyer with a Therapy session:

Jacob discusses transfer addiction

Eddie’s £50m value - is it right?

Emile to Fulham

Pedro is slapped for over-rating dis...

Get your Tuesday Debrief RIGHT NOW.
Matt and Pedro kick out a Tuesday Debrief for your ears.
They discuss:

Do we need Eze?

100m euro Swede - pushed by Mendes

Can Saudi save PSR?

Will it be a quiet...

Johnny is joined by @Suburbangoonerchris from the Same Old Arsenal Podcast to discuss:
Atmospheric changes, Next season's fixtures, as well as building an Arsenal Super Soldier.
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Matt Kandela hangs with the Brooklyn Invincibles (BK Supporter Group) and chats through:
BK invincible talk:

fixtures list algebra

off-season antics

dark horses 

building community 

bright future...

Pedro talks with Financial Times writer (friends of the pod), Janan Ganesh, about all things Arsenal with a smattering of Euros.
We discuss:

The need for NOW signings

The case for Marcus Rashford

P...

THURSDAY THERAPY this week is about dreaming big on players that could bring something exciting to Arsenal this summer.
We discuss:

Keeping the Eddie powder dry

Musiala links - can Kai persuade?

Ro...

Arsenal has missed out on two players they have shown interest in - Matt and Pedro come to terms with the harsh reality.
We discuss:

SESK-no

Luiz exiting to Juve

Plan B options we like

How we'd sp...

Johnny and Matt get into a bit of Monday action to discuss the latest goings on in the world of the MIGHTY Arsenal FC.
They discuss:

Saka’s media targeting

Benny Blanco miss for England

Player of t...

Jacob, Matt, and Pedro get into another Therapy Session.
This week, they chat about:
PSR: Who is selling and who are Arsenal taking?
Nik Bendtner - Extra special mullet
Madders vs Havertz - argument o...

Matt and Pedro do a late night shift to get to the juiciest stories in the media right now. 
We discuss:

Sesko moving to United or Chelsea

Eddie seducing midtier clubs

Homegrown pains - who do we s...

The Arsenal Opinion Podcast boys talk about the latest striker linked with Arsenal - RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko.

They also chat about Ethan Nwaneri, Chido's new deal, Auba's sad admission, and the b...

Pedro and Jacob run a Therapy session podcast and get an unexpected guest halfway through...  it's only legendary boxing promoter and massive Gooner... Frank Warren!
He joined us to talk about his lov...

Matt, Johnny, and Pedro discuss the final game of the season.
Pre-game good vibes
Importance of winning
Timber returns!
Kai tears and what they mean
Poch OUT
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Pedro sits down for a chat with Tony Martin, a West Ham supporter of 30 years, to discuss their chances this Sunday.
They chat:
Broken Arsenal relationship
Declan Rice superpowers
The Moyes effect
Wha...

Final Thursday Therapy of the season. x
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Johnny, Pedro, and Matt go ON THE WHISTLE for the HUGEST of 3 points.
If you're looking for a mean analysis of a rough performance WRONG PODCAST.
We wax about Dec, Kai, and Saliba... and the magnitude...

Jacob and Matt get stuck into a Thursday Therapty session.
They Discuss:
LOLing at Harry's Paine
ESR and Eddie moving to Ipswich
The United Curse
Fulham Flying Kites - it don't look good, bruvc
Learn ...

Johnny, Matt, and Pedro go LIVE after the game to discuss the huge win against Bournemouth.
We discuss:

Declan’s ascent to Vieira levels

Kai Havertz looking £100m levels

VAR working hard for Arsena...

Pedro, Matt, and Jacob talk about:
Jorginho new deal
Thomas Partey Saudi hopes
4 tasty wingers on the menu
Ange Postecoglu's season
Let us know what you think in the comments! x
If you want more of th...

Johnny, Pedro, and Matt go LIVE to talk about the historic victory against Spurs - whilst doing a little watchalong on the Manchester City game.
We discuss:
Tactical variance in a proper two halves ga...

Pedro is joined by Jacob Hawley and football finance expert Matt Scott for an hour and ten minutes of very entertaining chatter!
They discuss:

Martin Odegaard - best in the league?

Is xG a rubbish m...

Wooooooah - what. was. that?!
Johnny, Pedro, and Matt go LIVE On The Whistle with a beast of a podcast.
The Discussed:
Odegaard eclipsing Cesc Fabregas
Kai CELEBRATING
Trossard eviscerating memory of ...

Matt and Pedro interview Ant Mellor to get to grips with the crazy two years at Chelsea since Abramovich had to sell the club to Clearlake.
They talk about 

Poch losing his rizz

Buying crocked playe...

Johnny gets some intel from Dazzling Dave from Always Wolves Fan TV!
Check him out here:
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Another podcast of pain, but Pedro is here with a Perspective FC lens.
We discuss:
Fading Starboy
Jesus shocker
Martinelli honesty box
Rotation issues
City watch-along
Perspective on the league now
Le...

Matt, Johnny, and Pedro go through the emotional wringer discussing the loss to Aston Villa.
They are honest about the negatives - but don't tune out until you've listened to the full episode... there...

Matt, Jacob Hawley, and Pedro get into the mixer on:
Unai Emery game math
Joey Barton's weirdo behavior
Left 8 issues
Best left-back question
Bill Saliba error - bigger issue?
Take a listen and enjoy!...

Johnny, Aash, and Pedro go to town on the very strange result
Bill and Gabs on the nightmare juice
Arsenal sputter on the big stage
KANE = PAIN
Jesus and Tross play the boss
SAKA THE MAN!
Let us know ...

Rafa Honigstein, the best writer on all things Premier League and Bundesliga (the go-to voice for all things Bayern Munich), sat down with me late on Sunday night to give his opinions on a wide range ...

Johnny, Matt, and Pedro get into the DELICIOUS win against Brighton.
We chat:

Big Gabs the box prowler

Bill Saliba - best in world

Kai dropping G/As for fun

David Raya and THAT save

What subs say...

Matt and Jacob get at it the morning after a lovely victory.
They talk about Eddie's nosedive, the state of play, heroes stepping forward, and plenty of other topics to keep you ticking over!
Learn mo...

Matt, Johnny, and Pedro go hard at the latest On The Whistle podcast.
We discuss:
Reiss performance - good enough?
The Joy of The Smith
Kai Dive
Trusting Emery
Hope you enjoy! x
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Matt, Pedro, and Johnny go LIVE after the game to talk about the HUGE point at Manchester City
Topics discussed:
Sensational Bill and Gabs
Ørchestrator takes over from KDB?
Jesus fails to rise
Saka pl...

We're not messing around this week. This is your early bird podcast featuring Janan Ganesh, one of the best writers in the land of England.
We go big on:
Walker and Stones confirmed absences
Jesus pla...

Matt, Jacob, and Pedro get into the BIG game at Manchester City.
Topics covered:

Gabriel Jesus - BIG game needed?

Kai - ugly wins games!

City Injuries - Will they/won't they?

Who plays on the left...

Johnny is BACK and so is Matt. 
Take a listen of their midweek spesh.
Subjects:
Captain Declan 
Saka Martinelli and Big Gab City doubts
Kai’s red hot form
Deschamps smack talk,
Vinicius breakdown.
Lea...

We try and wrap our chat about international football around Arsenal.
We talk about:
Ben White slander
Captain Declan
Nwaneri mentorship
Kai banging them in
Deschamps issues with Bill Saliba!
Let us k...

Pedro is joined by Sophie from the excellent Highbury Squad Youtube channel.
We discuss:
England kit flag dramz
Manchester City looms, what is different?
Fresh perspective on Tomi deal
Non-negotiables...

Pedro, Jacob, and Matt get into a Therapy Session and discuss:
What is Arteta worth?
Saka's Sauce
Haaland - do we believe in his injury?
Haaaaawt striker links!
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Matt and Pedro do a little Monday Night session. 
We talk about:
The process of withdrawing players
Liverpool emotions
Shocking first-leg data
Premier League points deduction issues
If you want the BO...

Matt and Jacob go BIG for this weeks Thursday Therapy Session:
Benny Blanco signs up again
Home advantage
CL hopes and dreams
April Scaries
Unlikely hero’s
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Johnny, Matt, and Pedro chat about the massive win against Porto:
David Raya with a world-class performance
Kai Haverts with an ARROGANT penalty
Accepting Porto were GOOD
Picking our next round dream ...

Arsenal beat Brentford in one of our biggest battles of 2024... game had it all!
We discussed:

King Kai taking back the crown

The privilege of a seat!

Benny Blanco adding levels

MAD ATMOSPHERE

Ra...

This week's Thursday Therapy session covers off:
Zinchenko Slander
Summer signings - time to review?
Fearing the worst
City or Liverpool? Which arm are YOU chewing off!
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Matt and Johnny go BIG after the HUGEST of wins up in Sheffield.
What a game.
What a time to be a Gooner!
They discuss:

Kai 2.0

Martinelli marauding

Shutting up shop on 16

Goal Difference DESTROYE...

Matt, Pedro, and Jacob get into a Therapy session on all the latest Arsenal dealings.
We talk:
Transfer manifestation powers
Falling in love with Kai Havertz
Hard selling this summer
Nico Pepe's fall ...

Pedro and Matt relitigate the Newcastle game.
They discuss:

Saka entering beast mode

Jorginho dropping another worldie

The process of integrating into the Arteta system

Kai Havertz as a striker

L...

Matt, Pete, and Jacob Hawley discuss the messy game in Porto.
Biggest regrets
Is 'niceness' a weakness?
Can injured players change the game?
What can fans do in return leg?
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PETE, MATT, AND JOHNNY DISCUSS THE HORRIBLE AWAY DAY IN PORTO.
TOPICS:

DECLAN, A EURO KING

RAYA - WAS IT HIS FAULT?

TOO FEW TRICKSTERS

DID INEXPERIENCE SHOW?



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ANOTHER Arsenal obliteration! POOR BURNLEY!
@iJohnnyCochrane & @mattkandela discuss:

Ødegaard purring

Saka dazzling

Tross bossing

Kiwior and Kai killing

ENJOY AND GIVE US A LOVELY RATING IF YOU L...

Matt, Jacob and Pedro get into the latest Arsenal news on this fine Thursday.
They discuss:

Kylian getting no love from The Arsenal

Carlos Cuesta - should he go?

Mesut getting DENCH

Zubi getting t...

Matt and Pedro drop a little Wednesday morning debrief for ya.
We discuss

Renewing Tomi

Benny Blanco's new deal

Managerial mental health

Protecting feelings

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We go DEEP on the MASSIVE Premier League Arsenal win against West Ham!
Odegaard-ians of Galaxy!
SAKA BALON D'OR LEVELS!
Gabriel & Saliba setpiece bullies!
Tross the BOSS - more minutes PLEASE!
Rayasta...

Matt, Jacob and Pedro get into the HOT topics on our minds this Thursday!
Discussed:
Raya redemption - is he a bit good?
Kai - perm #9 choice?
BLUE CARDS - wtf?
Ben White - right back to top form!
IF ...

Tim is one of my favourite Arsenal people (Board member and comms for The Arsenal Supporters Trust), I met him in 2010ish via The AST. He knows the business of football and fan representation better t...

Matt, Johnny, and Pedro discuss MONSTER performance against Liverpool.

Kai with the BIG MAN performance

Tross the new Arshavin?

Gaffs galore for world-class defender

Odegaard: Are we satisfied?

M...

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