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86. Squad management, CL draw and ST targets

2024-03-1819:47

PB (@OliPriceBates) is back to talk how boss Mikel Arteta should manage the squad ahead of a busy April and May, thoughts on the Champions League draw and route to Wembley, and also weighing up reported targets Viktor Gyokeres, Evan Ferguson and Benjamin Sesko. More on fresharsenal.com Link to the newsletter: https://fresharsenal.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

85. PB talks Title race, Porto preview and Refs

2024-03-1119:06

PB is back with a quick update to talk about the title race with just one point between the top three teams. He also looks ahead to the huge Porto game on Tuesday night and discusses the line-up he'd use. The Premier League was marred by more controversy with VAR at the weekend, PB also shares his thoughts on these incidents and what's going right and wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

84. Why Arsenal need to sign a midfielder and how Onana could fit

2024-01-0615:48

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HWW0jTJJiJU?si=mVotHSeCjvYjwi4Z PB (@OliPriceBates) takes a closer look at Arsenal's current midfield options, before exploring some statistics on the heavily linked Amadou Onana. PB looks at how Onana could play multiple positions in the Arsenal system and subsequently allow Mikel Arteta to make changes in attack as he looks to address the Gunners shortage of goals. Stats from FBRef and Squakwa. More on fresharsenal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

83. Thoughts on Raya, Havertz, Jesus and Tomiyasu after Luton thriller

2023-12-0517:43

PB (@OliPriceBates) shares his thoughts in this mini-solo podcast after a hectic 4-3 win against Luton. PB's discussion focuses on: David Raya's mistakes, what does Arteta do now? Kai Havertz improvements Gabriel Jesus importance Takehiro Tomiyasu's injury and what it means for January Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

82. How to fix Arsenal's attack?

2023-11-0642:44

PB (@OliPriceBates) and Rory Talks Football discuss Arsenal's mixed week that saw a 5-0 win against Sheffield United followed by defeats against West Ham and Newcastle. Each game had it's own story and the hosts discuss both on and off the pitch issues ahead of games against Sevilla and Burnley where changes could be made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

81. What's up with Odegaard and time to cash in on Partey?

2023-10-2641:17

PB & Rory talk Arsenal in the latest episode of the Fresh Arsenal podcast. Please subscribe if you enjoyed! We are also on most podcast providers just search 'The Fresh Arsenal podcast'. Topics discussed include: Chelsea and Sevilla performances Should Arsenal cash in on Partey? What's up with Odegaard? Tomiyasu vs. Zinchenko, who deserves to play? Santiago Gimenez or Ivan Toney? Hop over to YouTube to see the visuals! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8QaKFp39IaqOV7NgkjyRQ More on fresharsenal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

80. We have a new signing

2023-10-1652:51

PB (@OliPriceBates) is joined by a new signing for the pod, Rory (@Rory_Talks_Ball) to talk about... Arsenal's season so far Evaluating the other top clubs and where they'll finish Raya vs. Ramsdale Our team to face Chelsea January signings, Toney vs. Neto Smith Rowe and exits Please subscribe and leave us a positive review if you enjoyed! Feedback to podcast@fresharsenal.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

79. Good time at Goodison

2023-09-1936:19

Oli Price-Bates and Pet Berisha are back to discuss the 1-0 win at Goodison Park, the upcoming Champions League return against PSV and a brief look ahead to the North London Derby on Sunday. More at fresharsenal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

78. Walters, Raya and the season so far

2023-09-0637:31

We're back to evaluate the season so far. Reflect on aspects of the Man Utd game, look at our Champions League group. We also look at our squad situation, will Reuell Walters get opportunities, is David Raya in line to start after the break? More on fresharsenal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

77. Gabriel, transfers and Man Utd line up

2023-08-3141:19

PB (@OliPriceBates) and Pet (@AFCPet) discuss the situation surrounding Gabriel and whether his exclusion from the team is tactical or not. They also look at our sales and loans to date as well as considering any new signing before the deadline. There's also talk about how we could line up against Manchester United on Sunday. Stay tuned to fresharsenal.com throughout deadline day as things develop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

76. Football is back and so are we

2023-08-1501:09:26

It's great to be back and in this episode we unpack a lot... Part 1 - The football Thoughts on Chelsea/MUtd/Liverpool Forest game recap - formation Refereeing - what needs to change? Part 2 - Transfers Raya vs. Ramsdale Timber injury - do we need to market dip? And what type of defender Outgoings - what needs to happen Do we need a forward and what style? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

75. My ideal summer

2023-06-1345:43

In the first episode of the new season - Oli Price-Bates goes solo to explore an ideal summer transfer window and what that looks like. Keeping it fairly realistic! What are your thoughts? Let us know @fresharsenalpod. More at fresharsenal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

74. Polarising performances

2023-05-1651:01

Oli Price-Bates and Pet Berisha are back to discuss recent events at Arsenal, on and off the field. Topics include: The contrast in performances vs. Newcastle and Brighton Did the team give up after City beat Everton? The manager's substitutions against Brighton What needs to happen in the summer and who could get a chance in the final two games of the season? * Pod recorded before the news about Xhaka's departure more fresharsenal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

73. Changed too late?

2023-05-0501:00:59

Oli Price-Bates (PB) & Pet Berisha are back review the recent run of games including a crazy 3-3 draw with Southampton, loss to Man City and convinciing win over Chelsea. Amongst the topics discussed were the and the recent changes to the XI and whether they have come a little too late. The hosts also discuss some of the most recent transfer rumours including mooted moves for the likes of Mason Mount, Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo. More on fresharsenal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

72. Two two two's

2023-04-1851:37

Oli Price-Bates (PB) is once again joined by co-host Pet Berisha to discuss the latest about Arsenal following two games where the Gunners led 2-0 and drew 2-2. Amongst other topics, they focus on title chances discussion, Rob Holding and Kieran Tierney in the starting XI and how that is affecting the patterns of play. Plus we look at Arteta's lack of trust in the likes of Smith Rowe and Vieira, with Arsenal heavily reliant on Partey, Odegaard and Xhaka in the middle of the park - summer transfer are clearly needed in that area. more on fresharsenal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

71. An Arsenal catch up

2023-03-2744:30

Pet Berisha and Oli (PB) reflect on no more cup games and compare that to Man City's schedule, debating if it's good or bad. We also chat about Bukayo Saka's minutes for club and country, should we be worried about Saka's gametime for club and country and what is next for Emile Smith Rowe after he started and scored for England under 21s, but is struggling for minutes at Arsenal. More at fresharsenal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

70. Pet talks Europa exit

2023-03-1721:04

Pet goes solo to give his thoughts on Arsenal's Europa League exit after Arsenal crashed out to a penalty defeat at The Emirates on Thursday evening. What does this mean for morale and squad shape ahead of Arsenal's 11 remaining Premier League fixtures? More at: https://fresharsenal.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

69. What a moment

2023-03-0758:13

Oli Price-Bates (PB) is joined by Pet Berisha, as usual, to dissect a crazy afternoon at The Emirates where Arsenal came from 2-0 behind to beat Bournemouth 3-2 thanks to a last-kick strike from Reiss Nelson in the 97th minute. They also briefly chat about Manchester United's 7-0 drubbing at Anfield. Commentary on Intro from BBC Raido 5Live Apologies for Oli's audio, the computer is being fixed ASAP! Sign up to our free newsletter here: https://fresharsenal.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

68. 4 goals to go 5 clear

2023-03-0254:20

Oli (PB) and Pet are back to discuss back-to-back Premier League wins over Leicester City and most recently Everton. We talk about Leanardo Trossard's introduction into the starting eleven, Bukayo Saka's brilliance, Gabriel Martinelli's resurgence and much more. more: fresharsenal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

67. Back on track and opportunity ahead

2023-02-2022:13

PB reflects on the 4-2 Villa win, talks about Jorginho and team tweaks ahead of 3 more games in a week. PB also talks about Nketiah and Xhaka and whether Arteta needs to make changes in those positions. Subscribe to the free newsletter: https://fresharsenal.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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