Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 58: Discussing Granit Xhaka’s Exquisite Balls

Stephen is joined by Helen and Anita to discuss the weekend win over Watford, Arsenal's imminent new signings, and reflect on a week without any bad news.
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Tottenham shame themselves with Campbell chants and media silence deafening

Tottenham fans shamed themselves at White Hart Lane as they sang the most disgusting song about Sol Campbell, and the media chose to ignore it lest it go against the 'great Spurs day' narrative.

Why I don’t believe in Arsène anymore

People are, correctly, using the evidence of their own eyes and returning a judgement that finds Arsène Wenger incapable of delivering us the Arsenal...
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Episode 53: Fat Sam’s grand slam

Helen and Matthew discuss our new addition to the #british core, pre-season striking options, and the new England managerial set up... and Lionel Messi's...

Listen: Wenger ignores Mourinho’s ploy

by Lewis Ambrose The week began with José Mourinho claiming that Arsenal should be competing for the title after spending an amount that would 'surprise'...

‘Wilshere is too brave for his own good and pays the price’

Liam Brady has been speaking to Ray Parlour on TalkSport about Jack Wilshere. The former youth team manager was asked about Jack's potential and his injuries,...

What sort of owner is Stan Kroenke and what is Alisher Usmanov up to?

In order to understand Stan Kroenke as Arsenal owner, you need to understand how he's operated in his other sports ventures, Stateside. Thankfully, Stephen Bradley is an NFL nut and he's taken the time to put together this pod to help to explain Silent Stan to the Arsenal fans Kroenke prefers to ignore. He also examines Alisher Usmanov's offer for the club and what he could be up to.

Arsenal player ratings: He’s taken to it like a pig to mud

Arsenal made light work of Stoke on Saturday with a display that has been a long time coming. In this short pod, Lee Hurley casts his eye over each of the players who came away from Middle Earth with all three points and how this run is the most Arsenal thing ever.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his sides first goal with Nacho Monreal of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on May 7, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

How Wenger’s tactics outdid Manchester United to leave Mourinho still winless at the Emirates

Arsenal’s midfield outshone their United counterparts and provided the perfect platform for Sunday's 2-0 win, which leaves Jose Mourinho still searching for his first...
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Episode 55: The Good, the Bad and the Debuchy

Stephen and Paul bemoan Arsenal's injury luck, discuss just how they think the club will patch things up, and look forward to the season opener versus Liverpool.

Arsenal are better than Tottenham, they just need a coach with a plan

Arsenal lost at Tottenham and that was no surprise to anyone. Despite having a deeper squad and better players, they should have been able to...
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Episode 45: Midfield confusion? FM16 FTW!

Helen joins Matthew to look at the Euros with apathy, find solace in 10 years of Theo, wonder where Elneny fits next season, and discuss Sergio Ramos' tackle.

Is this Arsenal’s greatest forgotten player?

The very first man to have the number 7 on the back of a red Arsenal shirt was flying winger, Joe Hulme. Most fans of...

Arsenal annoy BBC MOTD by being good against West Ham

BBC's Match of the Day reached new levels of ridiculousness on Wednesday night with their analysis of Arsenal's game against West Ham. The highlight's package...
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Episode 46: We need to talk about Jamie

Matthew, Sylvain and Paul discuss the impending (or not) arrival of Mr. Vardy.
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Episode 52: Move along, nothing to see here

Matthew and Stephen talk Thierry, transfers and alternative tactics (or the absence of all three), and try not to worry about Chelsea.

Protesting Wenger at Wembley? Don’t be an idiot

Arsenal head to Wembley this weekend and some people want to take their protest banners along. Aren't games like this the reason we all invest...
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Why Ozil leaving says more about Arsenal than Alexis going

As the summer approaches, we face the very real prospect of losing the three biggest names at Arsenal - Arsene Wenger, Mesut Ozil and...
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Episode 38: Turning off Pointless in time for the Zombie Apocalypse

This week Matthew and Paul discuss scoring goals and dropping points in the wilds of East London.

Meet George Armstrong, Arsenal’s greatest number 7?

Just under 130 men and women have pulled on the number 7 shirt at Arsenal since shirt numbers first became a thing, introduced by our very own Herbert Chapman who had to fight the FA who were opposed to such a radical notion.

Why are we talking Alexis’ antics and not Leicester red cards?

Arsenal beat Leicester 1-0 at the Emirates thanks to Nacho Monreal but all the talk is about Mike Jones and Alexis Sanchez.
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Episode 96: Thursday is the new Wednesday

In this latest edition of the Daily Cannon podcast, Matthew and Anita try to make sense of the Everton game, reluctantly embrace the Europa...
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Episode 54: Staying up late again

Matthew, Stephen and Mosope get together at the midnight hour to discuss North American friendly fire, youth policies in the EPL and all the...
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Episode 56: Babies and bathwater

Matthew, Paul, Stephen and Sylvain try to find the positives from yet another opening day defeat, and debate as to whether we are seeing the beginning of the end of Wenger's tenure at Arsenal.
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Episode 43: A sort-of happy ending

This week Matthew, Helen and Paul congratulate Spurs on their joint highest finish since 1963. They also wonder about life after Wenger and tire themselves...
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Episode 42: Return of the Jack

Matthew and Paul discuss a point at City and why anyone boos Gael Clichy.

New players won’t fix Arsenal’s problems if Arsene Wenger remains

New Arsenal signings and individual upgrades may result in more moments of magic, but the same Achilles heels will remain. This goes beyond players and...
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Why Arsenal fans need to stop going on about Wenger

Wenger may be the hot topic, but short of a continued calm assertion of the need for change, making every fixture about him damages the team, brings down the fan base, and in all honesty does none of us any good.

In full: Arsene Wenger’s post West Brom press conference

Arsene Wenger met with the press after his side's latest defeat and set the interweb alight by admitting he had finally made a decision on his future.

Suck it up Pep, you lost – Arsenal fans, enjoy it!

Pep Guardiola was quick to call Arsenal out for their long balls and defensive approach after their defeat at Wembley as he sounded like Arsene...

Are the media and pundits being too harsh on Granit Xhaka?

Granit Xhaka arrived in the Premier League this season with a reputation for getting himself into trouble with the ref on a regular basis. There’s...
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Episode 62: A lovely week to be a gooner

Matthew, Stephen and Anita discuss league cup victory at Forest, this season's tactical changes, the emergence of Iwobi and 'Kostafi', and booing ex players. ...

Playing Rolling Stones to Chelsea’s Beatles

In the cold light of day viewing this season as anything other than a disappointment is somewhat difficult. The warm fuzzy feeling of the FA...
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Episode 49: Dark Days ahead?

Helen and Sylvain join Matthew to talk about the Vardy escape and Messi's meltdown whilst trying (and failing) to avoid talking about politics. ...Or tabloid...
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Episode 51: So now what?

Matthew and Helen discuss the fallout from the Euros. They also discuss how Arsenal now have the problem of putting a Ramsey-shaped peg in an...

North London power shift? Stop embarrassing yourself

Tottenham fans and pundits have been saying that this would be 'their year' for as long as anyone can remember but it looks as if,...
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Episode 48: Someone to use Mesut’s balls

This week Anita joins Matthew to give an in depth breakdown of the Croatian fan controversy. They also compare Ronaldo and Giroud's anguished faces and...
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Is Alexis really part of the problem at Arsenal as stats suggest?

A recent article on Squawka highlighted eight statistics which suggested Alexis is currently part of Arsenal's problem, but how do they stand up under scrutiny?

Is anyone listening to Arsenal’s canary in the coal mine?

This season showed that no matter what Arsenal players believe or what Arsene Wenger is telling them, they have very clearly not been good...