Gooner U: Arsenal FC Fancast

PL #3 away at Liverpool, Carabao Cup update, Champions League league-phase draw, transfer window moves/rumors, and more!YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XDov on LetterboxdSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerHighlights:Liverpool vs. ArsenalLinks:What it’s like to play against a 15 or 16-year-old Premier League wonderkid (The Athletic)Why is London so appealing to new arrivals to the Premier League? (The Athletic)Alternate Titles:I Don’t Know What Rumbelows IsStarter CupA Fun European StoryThe Window Always Slams ShutDisappointed, but Not DevastatedA Little Knocked UpFergie TimeSome Speed to Burn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PL #2 home vs. Leeds, Arsenal’s 💯th top-flight season 🇬🇧, Eze snatched from Spurs 🔥, Max Dowman’s historic debut 👶, Saka/Havertz injury scares 🚑, and tactical domination vs Leeds ⚽ — plus Rice’s corners, Trossard’s deal, & Liverpool preview 🔴YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XDov on LetterboxdSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerHighlights:Arsenal vs. Leeds UnitedLinks:Inside Eberechi Eze to Arsenal: Last-minute phone call with Arteta, Tim Lewis’ role, Josh Kroenke’s sign-off (The Athletic)Alternate Titles:One Injury AwayIt Was Always ArsenalMore Touches On His HairYou Don’t Run With Your ShoulderThe Quad is Still on the Table Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025–26 PL season opener at Manchester United, debut performances from new signings Viktor Gyökeres and Zubimendi, the return of key players from injury, jersey retirements, third kit debut, a new timed “Referee Box” segment to discuss officiating, and more!YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XDov on LetterboxdSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerHighlights:Manchester United vs. ArsenalLinks:List of retired numbers in association football (Wikipedia)Somewhere Down in Texas (George Strait, Apple Music)Somewhere Down in Texas (George Strait, YouTube)Alternate Titles:A Bit of a WildcardSomewhere in TexasIt’s Rugby Up ThereA Coach’s DreamBludgeon You With Goals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the eve of the season opener at Old Trafford, we break down Arsenal’s 2025-26 season preview and transfer window analysis, including deep dives on Zubimendi, Gyökeres, Madueke, and Nørgaard. We cover key departures and contract updates like Thomas Partey’s release, Tierney, Jorginho, and Tomiyasu. We also talk Club World Cup with Real Madrid and Inter Miami, share personal summer sports experiences from League’s Cup to Cubs fandom, dive into the fashion and marketing of football kits including Arsenal and Atlanta United, review staff moves like Cuesta to Parma and Heinze joining Arsenal, and make our bold predictions for the upcoming season — top scorer, relegation picks, best XI, and player of the year.YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XDov on LetterboxdSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerLinks:Fever Pitch book (Amazon)Fever Pitch (1997): Where to WatchMartin Zubimendi is an Arsenal player… finally (The Athletic)Inside Viktor Gyokeres’ transfer to Arsenal: Tough negotiating, Berta’s role and why Sesko interest cooled (The Athletic)Thomas Partey, former Arsenal midfielder, charged with rape, sexual assault (The Athletic)Gooner U Fever Pitch episodeAlternate Titles:Winning is Always FunA Little More IntenseAnother Slashed ØGiving Money to ChelseaIt’s Not My MoneyDe-Partey-tureA Little Too VolatileThe Face of the League Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last episode of the season, looking at Fever Pitch! We compare the book vs. the films, Arsenal fandom history, changes in English football culture, football’s socioeconomic shift, class and fandom in UK vs. US, Arsenal compared to American baseball teams, the evolution of Arsenal’s image and style, emotional experience of fandom, and much more!YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XDov on LetterboxdSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerLinksFever Pitch book (Amazon)Fever Pitch book (Wikipedia)Fever Pitch (1997): Where to WatchFever Pitch (1997, Wikipedia)Fever Pitch (1997, Letterboxd)Fever Pitch (2005): Where to WatchFever Pitch (2005, Wikipedia)Fever Pitch (2005, Letterboxd)Alternate TitlesI Have to Take Mr. Darcy to the Football NowThe Team That Everybody Loves to HateSocially Acceptable Forms of Male BondingLots of HuggingRom-Communist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PL season finale at Southampton, Arsenal Women UCL win, promotion/relegation drama, Golden Glove shared, guard of honor tradition, season recap & PL standings, preseason prediction reflections, Arsenal player awards & evaluations, and more!YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XDov on LetterboxdSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerHighlights:Southampton vs. ArsenalLinks:Sunderland 'Til I Die (Netflix)Gooner U Season Preview Episode (YouTube)Alternate Titles:I Was Not in LisbonThe Richest Game in FootballUntil I DieSharing a GloveHow Many FingersOn the Golf ChannelExpecting the Penalty CallThey Have to be TerribleCost of RelegationThe Wood BurningJesus RisingTransfers Get Crazy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PL match vs. Newcastle, Crystal Palace FA Cup win, 2025–26 Arsenal kit reveal, squad numbers and transfer rumors, Tierney and Jorginho farewells, Arteta yellow card suspension, Premier League table implications, MLB fandom and tech discussion, and more!YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XDov on LetterboxdSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerHighlights:Arsenal vs. NewcastleLinks:Kitbag's Arsenal Kits (kitbag.com)David Raya, Ethan Nwaneri get new numbers as Arsenal launch 2025-26 kit (The Athletic)Alternate Titles:New York is BlueGo Back to New JerseyChampions of MaltaCarding EverythingTaller, More Handsome ZinchenkoOpen SecretsBig Hulking FellowNot Quite as CheekyBetter Metaphor for LifeStat-friendly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UCL Semi-final Leg 2 at PSG, PL at Liverpool, summer transfer rumors, The League for Clubs (?!), Rice's injury status, Jorginho's future, and much more!YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XDov on LetterboxdSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerHighlights:PSG vs. ArsenalLiverpool vs. ArsenalLinks:The League for ClubsReport: Zubimendi Agrees to Join Arsenal (Arseblog)Talladega Nights (Letterboxd)Alternate Titles:A Very Weird WeekNot a Math GuyThis One HurtPhysical LimitationsTerrifically UnluckyBall Don’t Lie MomentRooting for a MeteorThe Blow-Dryer TreatmentPride of Place Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UCL Semi-final Leg 1 vs. PSG, PL vs. Bournemouth, injury updates, a local soccer team match experience, the present state of Rwanda and its ties to Arsenal. May the 4th be with you!YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerHighlights:Arsenal vs. PSG (SF L1)Arsenal vs. BournemouthLinks:Out of the Loop: Rwanda 2025 (The Jordan Harbinger Show)Paris Saint-Germain assessing Ousmane Dembele hamstring injury before Arsenal Champions League second leg (The Athletic)Arsenal's Jurrien Timber a doubt for Paris Saint-Germain second leg, Mikel Arteta confirms (The Athletic)Mikel Arteta on Kai Havertz return: 'He will have a chance to play a few games this season’ (The Athletic)Huijsen pronunciation (YouTube)Alternate Titles:Hope For the Best, Expect the WorstYou Can’t Hit What You Can’t CatchGot BallFrustration FoulsWe Did ThingsYeah, I Can Do ThisHead GamesAnother Card in the DeckA Special Skill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PL match vs. Crystal Palace, Liverpool clinch the PL title, Inter Miami and Arsenal Women updates, transfer rumors, a look at the PL table as it currently stands, what a "physio" is, a brief chat about the movie Better Man, and more!YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerHighlights:Arsenal vs. Crystal PalaceLinks:Kagi search enginePhysical therapy (Wikipedia)Better Man (Letterboxd, Paramount+)Alternate Titles:Hat TipTransfer Rumors are BonkersSeeing Eye SingleNecessary to SitBecause It Is Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UCL QF Leg 2 at Real Madrid, PL at Ipswich, Bob Marley’s football fandom, “Bernabéu” pronunciation, the chaotic potential for up to ten English teams qualifying for European competitions next season, and more!YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerHighlights:Real Madrid vs. ArsenalIpswich vs. ArsenalLinks:Bob Marley: One Love (TMDb, Paramount+)How Premier League teams can reach Champions League, Europe (ESPN)Embarrassing loss in 2011 League Cup to Birmingham (YouTube)Alternate Titles:90 Minutes is a Long TimeIn AmsterdamThat’s How it StartsWe’ll Always Have ParisDaring the RefereeSome Fun TimesLeave a Little On ItHugs and HandshakesI Don’t Really Want ToIt’s Gonna Be Fun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UCL QF L1 vs. Real Madrid, PL vs. Brentford, squad rotation, a little bit of MLS and De Bruyne talk, leaked home kit for next season, and more!YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerHighlights:Arsenal vs. Real MadridArsenal vs. BrentfordLinks:MLS won't switch to fall/spring schedule before 2027 (ESPN)Kevin De Bruyne discovery rights issue highlights one of MLS' most puzzling rules (The Athletic)Arsenal 25-26 Home Kit Leaked (Footy Headlines)Alternate Titles:A Pretty Brief ShpielBack to BelgiumBend It Like DeclanFIFA Loves That ShotMoments of MagicDissent-ish MomentJust Kinda ThereJorginho Never Gets Hurt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PL matches vs. Fulham and at Everton, Gabriel's hamstring injury, Berta made official, UCL strategy going into the Real Madrid match, and bunch of other fun discussion around the club we all love!YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerHighlights:Arsenal vs. FulhamEverton vs. ArsenalLink:Liverpool, Everton and the ‘conjoined stadium’ that never was (The Athletic)Alternate Titles:They Don’t Have TracksNot That Kind of DoctorNot a StrikerWe Can Do ThisHe Ain't That Guy AnymoreHe Had On SkatesRussian Heist Movie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this Gooner U Film Studies episode, we discuss Disney's 1995 movie The Big Green.YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerLinksThe Big Green (Wikipedia)The Big Green (IMDb)Alternate TitlesAfter the WaveSecret BritNo MercyLet the Goat DecideProto-ClickbaitI’m Not a PhysicistLevel of Pandering Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Int'l break updates for all confederations, a look at international player injuries and how other sports handle international play, a discussion of fake jerseys, and more!YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerHighlightsPanama vs. USALinks:Matt Turner and the challenge of being first-choice goalkeeper for the USMNT but not his club (The Athletic)Inside the underground world of fake football shirts (The Athletic)KitBag’s Arsenal Selection (where Dov typically buys jerseys)World Soccer Talk Arsenal US TV ScheduleTitles:The Waldos BandwagonRidiculous and GaudyRules are RulesQualify on MeritsNigeria LurkingNobody Wants to PlayL for LastBest on BestWill Beats SkillRemoving the Standards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UCL conclusion to round of 16 vs. PSV, PL home to Chelsea, bouncing Dutchmen, match/tie terminology, muted celebrations, peak Sterling, controversial non-calls, a preview of what will be going on in the international game this week, and more!YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerHighlights:Arsenal vs. PSVArsenal vs. ChelseaLinks:Julian Alvarez penalty decision could spark law change; UEFA to discuss with FIFA, IFAB (The Athletic)Alternate Titles:Arsenal and Not ArsenalThe Bouncing DutchmenRainy Night in StokeI Don’t Need to Rip My Shirt OffDon’t Do ThatNo Gray AreaWho Else?Emirates DerbyNot Gonna Be EasyLondon DerbyYou Did Dodge a BulletOur Best XILet’s Go 4/4The Home of Lego Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UCL round of 16 first leg at PSV, PL at Manchester United, a fun Messi ad, some Arsenal sporting director news, what to expect from this week's matches, and more!YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerHighlights:PSV vs. ArsenalManchester United vs. ArsenalLinks:Fútbol begins ad (YouTube)Andrea Berta reaches agreement to become Arsenal sporting director (The Athletic)Alternate Titles:One Goal Per WordDead RubberIt’s Only HalftimeFrank Sinatra Would ApproveRelieved, but SurprisedMakeup CallsNot a Fully Formed ArticleA Judgment Call Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PL away match vs. Nottingham Forest, injury updates, an update on the search for a new sporting director, player of the half-match Calafiori, mental and fatigue factors plaguing the squad, a history of the Dallas/Fort Worth rivalry, the extra Champions League spot England could qualify for, and a discussion of free agency and how it affects transfers.YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerHighlights:Nottingham Forest vs. ArsenalLinks:Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli not expected back until April, says Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta (The Athletic)Arsenal plan to appoint new sporting director in March (The Athletic)The Pony Excess (Netflix)The Pony Excess (ESPN+)Alternate Titles:A Mental EffectIt Feels OverGo FrogsA Warm BodyWin the Next Game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PL home match vs. West Ham, MLS season opening, Arteta's lineup and substitutions, the red card given, Raya's role (and keeper kit clashing), and more!YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerHighlights:Arsenal vs. West HamAlternate Titles:What Other Way Is There?Two Weeks of Van Persie StoriesIt Wasn’t GoodScoring Goals is a Skill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EFL Cup Semi-Final Leg 2 at Newcastle, PL at Leicester City, some US Soccer and MLS developments, and for dessert, a peek at a few new MLS kits!YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerHighlights:Newcastle vs. ArsenalLeicester vs. ArsenalLinks:Move over, Major League Soccer. A rival top flight men's league is coming to the U.S. (The Athletic)Outrank Jersey (for kits of questionable status)MLS jersey Power Rankings: Who's the best dressed in 2025? (Miami 9; NYCFC 17; Houston 18)Alternate Titles:When You’re Hot, You’re HotJust Keep Winning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.