Wolves staying up at Spurs' expense, YLTSI

I think the Premier League has a style problem, and to an extent a set-piece problem. I think the latter needs addressing through law changes - or changes in application of the law. I don't take offence to managers/pundits discussing that. Arsenal aren't trying to be loved, they're trying to win.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says will continue seeking to be “dominant” in every aspect of the game — including set-pieces. Also provided fitness updates on Havertz, Odegaard, Rice, Raya & more. @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

Arsenal’s technical director James Ellis departed abruptly just seven months into the job. ▪️ What did his role entail? ▪️ Why the sudden exit? ▪️ What does it mean moving forward, particularly for the academy? My piece for @theathleticfc.bsky.social 🔴⚪️⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

🎙️PODCAST! The 2-1 win over Chelsea, set-pieces again (olé olé?), corners becoming wrestling, tight margin games in a title race, David Raya's heroics, Arsenal's lack of control v 10 men, Qs about Rice, Trossard, the CL draw, changes to VAR & LOTS more @gunnerblog.bsky.social p1r.es/arsecastextr...

Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas Jover’s contract with the club contains a bonus clause for goals from dead-ball situations. @gunnerblog.bsky.social 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

🚨 Arsenal set-piece coach Nico Jover’s contract contains a “set-piece goal bonus” clause. Smart piece of negotiating - and after a record-equalling 16th goal from a corner, #AFC will be paying out gladly. Exclusive for @theathleticfc.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

🎥 "Set-piece again (again!), ole ole!" - Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea | On the Whistle youtu.be/xQszHNEmMJ8

If you have any questions or topics for discussion for tomorrow’s podcast, please send to me and @gunnerblog.bsky.social with the hashtag #arsecastextra Recording at 9.30am.

🎥 "Set-piece again (again!), ole ole!" - Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea | On the Whistle youtu.be/xQszHNEmMJ8

Semenyo has been a brilliant impact signing

“Várzea is more than just a game. It’s a way of life.” The story of an extraordinary tournament: 8 Brazilian teams, each named after Arsenal, competing to play at the Emirates. For @theathleticfc.bsky.social w/ Ian Wright & Gilberto Silva from São Paulo 🔴⚪️🇧🇷⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

📽️ Reaction: Champions League draw + Dowman returns! youtu.be/zAYLHgsm404

Max Dowman made his return to action on Friday evening, playing 45 mins for Arsenal U21 against their Ipswich Town counterparts. 16-year-old has been absent since November with an ankle problem. For @theathleticfc.bsky.social (From São Paulo ➡️ Borehamwood 😉) www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

I'm sure the intensity of the title race mean Arsenal fans are primarily concerned about fixture placement/recovery from that perspective, but... It's so so disrespectful to supporters, particularly away fans, to move that Everton game so late in the day. Really really poor stuff.

“Várzea is more than just a game. It’s a way of life.” The story of an extraordinary tournament: 8 Brazilian teams, each named after Arsenal, competing to play at the Emirates. For @theathleticfc.bsky.social w/ Ian Wright & Gilberto Silva from São Paulo 🔴⚪️🇧🇷⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

Arsenal almost broke even for the 2024-25 financial year, recording an overall loss of £1.4million, while announcing record revenues of £691m. More from Art de Roché & @cweatherspoon.bsky.social

Yunus Musah: "I won't give up on the World Cup." Spoke to Musah on his #USMNT aspirations, the most challenging club campaign of his career, & the importance of mental & physical respite for footballers. For @theathleticfc.bsky.social ⬇️ 🇺🇸 www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

🎙️PODCAST! The 4-1 derby win, impressive doubles from Eze and Gyokeres, Arsenal's impressive response to midweek disappointment, Rice's mistake, Raya's save, Qs about that lot going down, Hincapie, Timber, shows of frustration/leadership & lots more @gunnerblog.bsky.social p1r.es/arsecastextr...

🎥 "Eze & Gyokeres deliver derby dominance" - Spurs 1-4 Arsenal (again) | On the Whistle youtu.be/cZEQbpvyhgQ

“This is our way of being close to the club. You make friends, you create bonds, and you feel at home here. This is our stadium.” Watching the #NLD 6000 miles away in Sao Paulo - #AFC's north London rivalry gone global. For @theathleticfc.bsky.social 🔴⚪️🇧🇷⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

If you have any questions or topics for discussion for today’s podcast, please send to me and @gunnerblog.bsky.social with the hashtag #arsecastextra Recording at 12.30

I will be taking questions on Chris Sutton in tomorrow's podcast

🎥 "Eze & Gyokeres deliver derby dominance" - Spurs 1-4 Arsenal (again) | On the Whistle youtu.be/cZEQbpvyhgQ

🚨 Arsenal technical director James Ellis is to leave the club. Ellis had been in process of reshaping academy recruitment & played key role in securing future of Max Dowman. For @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

🎥 "The title is still there. The easy road is not." Reflections on Wolves, whether this is Mikel's "best team", and a look ahead to the derby. youtu.be/jHSM7j55W7o

Here's your Handbrake Off! None of us were in a good mood at the start, but we got through it 😄 pod.fo/e/39290d

If you can stomach it - here's today's Handbrake Off with @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social & @adrianjclarke.bsky.social pod.fo/e/39290d

🎙️PODCAST! Half an Arsecast Extra with @gunnerblog.bsky.social discussing last night's terrible 2-2 draw with Wolves, defensive lapses, ongoing attacking issues, Arsenal's bad habits, the fear factor, what we do now ahead of Sunday and beyond, Arteta, and LOADS more. p1r.es/arsecastextr...

Post-whistle analysis from last night's deeply concerning Arsenal display.

🎥 "Fear is the mind-killer" - Wolves 2-2 Arsenal | On the Whistle youtu.be/yPqBFLYVY1U

That is a disastrous performance from Arsenal. And frankly the scenes at the end smack of team who are losing their rag and feeling the fear.

Exactly what we deserved

Arteta has spent much of the past five minutes urging his players to calm down and keep the ball. They keep punting it back to Wolves instead. Arteta's head is in his hands. Heinze is waving his arms around in annoyance.

A merciful half-time whistle from the referee there.

My god this game is diabolical

Arsenal are introducing Safe Standing at the Emirates from next season. 🔺 What is being proposed & where? 🔺 What does this mean for stadium expansion plans? 🔺 How might it change the matchday atmosphere? w/ @amylawrence.bsky.social for @theathleticfc.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

🚨 Big ticketing update from Arsenal: 🔺 #AFC have announced the introduction of safe standing at the Emirates Stadium from the 2026-27 season 🔺 Ticket prices will rise by an average of 3.9 percent for a general admission season ticket @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

Bukayo Saka is set to do a decade of first team football at Arsenal as a home-grown one club man. That is pretty rare these days. He keeps signing those contracts. Here's some words on a beautiful bond between player and club. 🔴 www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

Team news update from Mikel Arteta: 🔺 Calafiori trained, is "fine" 🔺 White was fatigue, no injury 🔺 Odegaard out for Wolves, chance for Sunday 🔺 "Kai for the weekend is a possibility" @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

Mansfield Town vs. Arsenal in the 5th Round of the FA Cup. You'll take that all day long.

🎙️PODCAST! Arsenal 4-0 Wigan, Eze's solid afternoon, Saka in midfield & how that might play out again, the goal flurry, the 60 minutes that just happened, Dinosaur v Pie, Qs about Mosquera, Ben White, Norgaard, more injuries in the warm-up & LOADS more @gunnerblog.bsky.social p1r.es/arsecastextr...

If you have any questions or topics for discussion for tomorrow’s podcast, please send to me and @gunnerblog.bsky.social with the hashtag #arsecastextra Recording at 9am.

🎥 "Could we see more of Saka playing centrally this season?" - Arsenal 4-0 Wigan | On the Whistle youtu.be/6oUlCnVGcX0

🔺 Late reshuffle sees Saka start at 10; Eze shines from the pivot 🔺 Madueke form continues: 3g + 1a in last 5 🔺 Arteta's show of faith in Salmon & Setford 🔺 At last, a GK substitution! Instant reaction from Arsenal 4-0 Wigan for @theathleticfc.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

🎥 "Two points dropped as concerns mount" - Brentford 1-1 Arsenal | On the Whistle youtu.be/rW9_HHCFwtM

Thomas Partey has been charged with an additional two counts of rape against a further woman.