This week, Matthew is joined by Paul and Brentford fan and host of the Sustainababble podcast (@thebabblewagon) Dave Powell (@powellds) to run the rule over any remaining Arsenal pre-season optimism evaporating on day one.

Brentford v Arsenal Premier League Arsenals Granit Xhaka shows dejection at a missed chance during the Premier League match at the Brentford Community Stadium, Brentford Copyright: Daniel Hambury
Brentford v Arsenal Premier League Arsenals Granit Xhaka shows dejection at a missed chance during the Premier League match at the Brentford Community Stadium, Brentford Copyright: Daniel Hambury

We also talk club philosophies and joined up thinking, Martin Odegaard, Arteta’s future, and try to remind ourselves how football can be fun, even when the team is a bit pony.

This week’s pod is sponsored by Manscaped and you can get 20% off and free worldwide shipping for your order by using the code DCPOD20 at checkout.