North Cork to the North Bank |Arsenal Podcast

Brighton 3–0 Arsenal — bad day at the office, or something more worrying?This week on North Cork to the North Bank, Jon is joined by John, Paul and Eoin to break down the defeat, Fabian Hürzeler’s comments on how Brighton made Arsenal uncomfortable, and whether he has just handed the rest of the Premier League a blueprint for how to play against us.We also look at why Arsenal failed to react once the game became physical and scrappy, whether other teams can copy Brighton’s approach, and what Mikel Arteta needs to change.Then it’s onto Arteta’s new contract. The rebuild is over, the squad is his and Arsenal have already reached the top — so what comes next?Plenty to debate in this one.🎙️ North Cork to the North Bank

The lads are back — Jon is joined by John, Paul, Keith and Eoin, with Eoin giving us the view from inside the Stadium of Light after Arsenal’s win at Sunderland.We get into David Raya’s huge performance, Bruno Guimarães’ absolute screamer and a refereeing display that left plenty to talk about.Then it’s onto Ipswich and two of Arsenal’s exciting youngsters — Mighty Max Dowman and Special Salmon, Marli Salmon.And finally, the big debate: what is happening with the Viktor Gyökeres narrative?His form deserves criticism — but some Arsenal fans are already lining up replacements and even talking about moving him on in January. Have supporters completely lost patience, or are there genuine reasons to be concerned?🎙️ Jon, John, Paul, Keith & Eoin🔴 North Cork to the North Bank

Arsenal keep the perfect start going with a huge 2–1 comeback win over Chelsea at the Emirates — and there’s plenty for the lads to get stuck into.This week on North Cork to the North Bank, we look back at the Chelsea victory, the big performances and what the result says about this Arsenal side.Then the debate turns to Viktor Gyökeres. Where does he fit into Mikel Arteta’s team? Does Arsenal’s style suit him? And with Kai Havertz performing, how does Gyökeres force his way into the starting XI?We also discuss the squad, the options available to Arteta and look ahead to Arsenal’s Champions League trip to Napoli with our predictions.🔴 Arsenal 2–1 Chelseal reaction🔥 Another huge result🎯 The Gyökeres debate⚔️ Gyökeres vs Havertz🧠 Arteta’s attacking options🏆 Napoli predictions🎙️ North Cork to the North Bank – An Arsenal PodcastRecorded before Arsenal’s Champions League game against Napoli.

Arsenal’s perfect Premier League start continues after Bukayo Saka secured a 1–0 victory away to Aston Villa.Jon is joined by John and Paul to discuss Arsenal’s defensive control, Saka’s match-winning influence and the impact made by Riccardo Calafiori and Eberechi Eze.The lads also deliver their final verdicts on Arsenal’s transfer window.Plus, we select our starting elevens and predictions for Chelsea.🎙️ North Cork to the North Bank🔴 Six points from six🧱 Two clean sheets⭐ Saka delivers again🔄 Transfer-window verdict⚔️ Chelsea preview

Recorded on Wednesday 26 August 2026.Arsenal are up and running with a 3–0 win over Coventry, and we break down the performance, the goals and the biggest talking points from the opening league game.We also look back at some of Gabriel Martinelli’s greatest moments in an Arsenal shirt as his time at the club looks set to come to an end.Plus, FIVE Arsenal players make the PFA Team of the Year, William Saliba makes it four years in a row, and we preview the trip to Aston Villa with our starting XIs and score predictions.🎙️ North Cork to the North Bank🔴 Arsenal 3–0 Coventry reaction🇧🇷 Martinelli Moments🏆 Five Gunners in the PFA Team of the Year⭐ Saliba — four years running🟣 Aston Villa away preview