On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot is joined by Tim and Paul to discuss the latest from international break, some questions about the midfield, what we really know about this Arsenal team and our new signings. Chapter timings below.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro Music
02:50 International break reactions and Odegaard’s Norway celebration
04:07 Haaland’s form and meaning of international records
12:58 Martin Odegaard injury and midfield options
15:00 Rebuilding midfield balance without Odegaard
18:35 Eze versus Odegaard positional fit
23:30 Rice’s evolving box-to-box role and midfield structure
25:50 Calafiori’s impact on shape and left-side dynamics
29:15 Building around Bukayo Saka and right-side combinations
31:00 Integrating Ethan Nwaneri and rotation plans
35:36 Hypothesis – Do we really know this Arsenal yet?
40:00 Evaluating Arsenal’s unknowns and squad evolution
46:57 Tactical fluidity and overcorrection tendencies
49:15 Building unpredictability and attacking variety
53:09 Core principles of Arsenal’s buildup and box midfield
54:10 Saka’s evolving role inside the box structure
55:28 Pairings, partnerships, and attacking chemistry
57:11 Getting best players close together in the final third
59:07 Eze off the left versus midfield balance discussion
01:05:42 Predicting Arsenal’s strongest XI at full fitness
01:12:35 Closing reflections and outlook for second half of season

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