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THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE

An Arsenal opinion podcast. Recorded live, never edited. Hosts Pedro, Matt, and Johnny Cochrane bring you LIVE On The Whistle match analysis, transfer speculation, strategic insight, and all things Arsenal. Get bonus content on Patreon

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54:17

THERAPY SESSION | ETHAN, READY TO MAKE THE STEP UP?

THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE ·

2026/01/13

In this episode of The Arsenal Opinion, Pete and Jacob break down a frantic but entertaining victory over Portsmouth. They discuss why the chaotic nature of cup games is often more enjoyable than the tactical rigidity of top tier Premier League fixtures and praise the fresh energy brought by the rotated squad.The conversation takes a brief detour to La Liga to analyze the exit of Xabi Alonso from Real Madrid. The hosts debate whether player power has gone too far and if modern superstars like

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62:15

LIVERPOOL (H) | ON THE WHISTLE | PASSIVE ARSENAL AND...

THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE ·

2026/01/11

It’s Thursday night football in 2026, and Arsenal have played out a stalemate against Liverpool at the Emirates. The result takes us six points clear at the top of the Premier League, but the performance—specifically a "f*****g awful" second half—has left the boys with plenty to vent about.THIS PODCAST RELEASED THE NIGHT OF THE GAME - IF YOU WANT THEM EARLY, JOIN UP, MEMBERSHIP AT THE BOTTOM Pete is joined by Matt Kandela and Johnny Cochrane to try and make wine out of a very muddy pool of

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52:46

THE ANSWER TO GYOKERES - NOT WHO YOU THINK!

THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE ·

2026/01/09

First Therapy Session of 2026? Much needed, I’d say. 😮‍💨🛋️ Jacob and Pedro get into a few trigger conversations that might test your nerves, but stay calm. Talking it through is good for the soul. On the couch this week: 🧠 Gyökeres losing the home crowd 🔥 Headloss fans. Is it merited? 🤦‍♂️ The Martinelli nonsense 🏆 Managing the Cup experience 🎯 Who takes over as the 9 in the short term It’s a big one. Get stuck in. Thanks for listening. ❤️🎧 If you want this episode ADVERT FREE,

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57:17

THE DUGOUT | JIM CAMPBELL | KAI’S RETURN MIGHT NOT...

THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE ·

2026/01/06

The Dugout is back for 2026! Jim Campbell from the Football Ramble returns to shake off the New Year's haze (and the Villa celebration hangovers) for a jam-packed episode.We’re looking past the "brain farts" on the South Coast and focusing on the flex. From transfer window headaches to the comedy show at Old Trafford, we’re covering it all. On the menu this week: The Havertz Reboot: He’s back, but will the team click or clunk with him back in the side? Nwaneri’s Dilemma: Do we stick,

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62:42

KING DECLAN WILL NOT LOSE!

THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE ·

2026/01/05

That’s the way we like it… A HUGE win against a very good Bournemouth team. Arsenal had their poor moments, but the team showed a lot of resilience and got the job done! We discussed: 🌸 Flower time for Gyökeres? 🪄 Ødegaard’s twinkle toes 🧱 Declan the DESTROYER ⚔️ Bournemouth’s man-to-man strategy 🧐 Hincapié reappraisal 🏆 The title race as it stands We hope you enjoy the show. If you want to become a member, there are two options: Newsletter + Audio:

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67:48

EMERY CAN'T HURT ARSENAL NO MORE!

THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE ·

2026/01/01

HAPPY NEW YEAR FRIENDS! Arsenal had a VERY good end to the year. This podcast covers off the BIG Aston Villa game. This pod is a later drop, if you want them LIVE, then click the member options in the links below. 👑 King Trossard 🪄 Ødegaard Scintillating 🤙 Incredible Jesus 🧠 Zubi Bossing the Park ⏱️ Villa’s Cynical Timewasting 📈 Arsenal Sitting Very, Very Pretty Newsletter & Audio member: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/s/the-arsenal-opinion-podcast Audio

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100:06

AOP CHRISTMAS PARTY LIVE SHOW 2025 | LATER RELEASE

THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE ·

2025/12/30

Take a listen to the AOP Live Show 2025. The boys took over the Park Theatre at Finsbury Park and delivered an AOP On The Whistle like no other. We had Pedro, Jacob, Matt, and Johnny... and added Arsenal Legend Ray Parlour to the mixer as a special guest. We also closed out the show with a song from Dugout regulars, The Manor. If you want to see the video, check the link below and sign up for a yearly membership. Thanks for an incredible 2025. We appreciate your support, comments, DMs, casual

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64:33

DECLAN AND ODEGAARD HIT 5TH GEAR! BRIGHTON DOWNED!

THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE ·

2025/12/29

Pedro and Johnny got on the mics right after the game to discuss another monster win - our 8th of block 5! They chatted: 🛡️ Declan BOSSING it at right back 📉 Big Vik drops another shocker 📈 Hincapie raises his level again! 🤕 Injury clusters! 🪄 Martin SHOWPONYdegaard! Hope you enjoy the show. If you want these early, sign up to our patreon below! x https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArsenalOpinion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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54:44

THE GYÖKERES PROBLEM: IS "MAIN MAN-ITIS" KILLING HIS...

THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE ·

2025/12/18

Host Jacob Hawley is joined by actor and comedian Ed Kear for a debut appearance on the pod. The pair dissect a frustrating but vital win against Wolves, the strange feeling of being five points clear without fully clicking, and why this season feels different to previous title charges.In this episode: The Screen Smasher: Ed talks about the relief (and rage) of the Wolves win and why dropped points against Villa and Sunderland still haunt the fanbase. The Gyökeres Debate: Is it the player or the

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69:27

WOLVES: EXCELLENT RESULT, DIRE PERFORMANCE, ARSENAL...

THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE ·

2025/12/15

It wasn't pretty, but it was effective. The boys gather to break down a "nail-biter" against Wolves that saw Arsenal escape with a win and move five points clear at the top of the table. Despite a "destruction 11" lineup that failed to destroy, the panel discusses why winning ugly—even with two own goals—is the hallmark of champions. In this episode: The Ugly Win: Johnny labels the performance "full blown shit," but admits that finding a way to win when nothing is going right is a massive

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52:47

THE DUGOUT | VILLA HEARTBREAK, THE SALIBA VOID & A...

THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE ·

2025/12/10

Fresh from a cold open training session at London Colney, Simon Collings (The Standard) joins host Jacob Hawley for a new episode of The Dugout.The pair dissect the “gut punch” defeat at Villa Park, analyzing how the match descended into an “Unai Emery basketball game” and asking the big question: Can this team survive the winter without the aura of Gabriel and William Saliba? On the agenda: Defensive Frailties: Analyzing the makeshift backline and Hincapié’s adjustment to the Premier

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70:02

CURSE OF EMERY HAUNTS ARSENAL (AGAIN)

THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE ·

2025/12/08

All the boys are on for this one… and it was a horrible afternoon. We got into: 🎩 Odegaard’s performance 💣 Viktor’s disaster cameo 💀 The last-minute killer blow 🚨 Defensive chaos across the pitch 👊 Unai’s revenge tour rolling on Take a listen. IF YOU WANT THE ADVERT FREE VERSION OF THIS RIGHT AFTER THE GAME PLEASE SIGN UP HERE: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArsenalOpinion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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59:37

BEES SWATTED BUT INJURIES STING (AGAIN) | LATER BIRD POD

THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE ·

2025/12/05

It was a GLORIOUS no-drama kind of evening against Brentford which made for GOOD discussion.Pedro, Matt, and Johnny discussed: 🛡️ Best defence on the planet with another clean sheet 👑 KING MERINO OWNING THE 9 SHIRT 💀 Injury curse ramps up – Dekkers and Mosquera struck down 😬 Chelsea and Liverpool have shockers 🎩 Martin Odegaard and his OK return Enjoy the podcast, thanks for being a member! IF YOU WANT THE ADVERT FREE VERSION OF THIS RIGHT AFTER THE GAME PLEASE SIGN UP HERE:

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59:47

MERINO - BEST ARSENAL PLAYER OF 2025?

THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE ·

2025/12/04

Pedro and Jacob dive into a nervy but valuable midweek win over Brentford, unpacking:🔥 How Arsenal completely neutralised Brentford’s set-piece circus 💪 Merino’s outrageous form and whether he’s now undroppable 😬 Declan’s calf tweak, Mosquera’s knock, and the growing fitness crisis 🤕 Arteta’s rotation choices and the training-ground intensity debate 📉 Why Odegaard divides the fanbase despite strong numbers ⚡️ Noni Madueke: chaos merchant, future star, or finishing project? 🧱 Timber at

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68:33

FRIED ARSENAL STRUGGLE WITH INTENSITY

THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE ·

2025/12/02

Rough afternoon at The Bridge, but a point gained.We discuss: 🔵 Caicedo madness 🤕 Arteta making the same fitness mistakes 😬 Madueke getting overawed 🥶 Myles having another poor game 🐺 MERINO DOING BIG DOG THINGS 🟥 Arsenal letting Chelsea off 10 men Enjoy the listen! x ____________________________ 🎧 IF YOU WANT THIS CONTENT AD FREE AND ALL THE BONUS THINGS LIKE NICE WRITING, EXTRA CONTENT, AND A VERY GOOD DISCORD, PICK YOUR OPTION BELOW: WRITING +

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59:24

ARSENAL: BEST IN EUROPE?

THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE ·

2025/11/28

Jacob Hawley is back in the Dugout with Telegraph football reporter Sam Dean to break down one of the biggest weeks in the Arteta era.Fresh off dismantling Spurs and putting Bayern Munich in a chokehold at the Emirates, the lads get stuck into the big question: is this the best-coached team in Europe? We talk through: 🔥 Bayern Demolition: Why Arsenal’s set-piece storm, tactical adaptability, and elite squad depth left Bayern scrambling. 🎯 Eze and Martinelli Link-Up: Two massive games, two

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56:09

🧠 THERAPY SESSION | DANCING ON GRAVES, CHATTING...

THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE ·

2025/11/26

We’ve moved therapy to Tuesday, but who needs therapy when you’ve just walloped Spurs 4-1? Matt Kandela and Jacob Hawley join the show to joy-scroll through the wreckage of Tottenham’s season and ask the big questions: Are we now culturally bigger than Real Madrid? And have we accidentally become the “Heavyweights” of world football?In this episode: ⚪️ Spurs in the Mud: We drink in the “sheer misery” of the Tottenham fan reaction videos and why watching them suffer is better than therapy. 🦊 The

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64:37

ARSENAL DESTROY GUTLESS SPURS!

THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE ·

2025/11/25

PEDRO AND MATT WENT LIVE AFTER THE GAME TO BREAK DOWN A HUGE WIN UNDER THE LIGHTS AT A FOG-FILLED EMIRATES 🌫️⚽️ ⭐ PRAISE THE MAGNIFICENCE OF EZE 🐺 CELEBRATE ROTTWEILER DECLAN 🎯 ASSESS THE FREAK GOAL 📊 TALK ABOUT SPURS TACTICS AND THEIR HOPES MOVING FORWARD 😡 CHAT ABOUT RICHARLISON AND HOW ANNOYING HE IS 🛡️ WAX ABOUT JURRIEN 🔄 CONSIDER ROTATION OPTIONS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD HOPE YOU ENJOY THE SHOW! X _______________________________________________ 🎧 IF YOU WANT THIS CONTENT AD FREE AND

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59:06

🧠 THERAPY SESSION | ARSENAL INEVITABLE, GOOD INJURY...

THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE ·

2025/11/20

On today’s episode, Pete and Jacob limp out of the international break with bruised mouths, bruised lineups, and bruised optimism ahead of a monster North London Derby.We get into: 🧟‍♂️ Injury apocalypse Gabriel’s abductor blow, the real timeline, and how this derails Arsenal’s December monster run. 🧩 Who replaces Big Gabi? Calafiori at CB? Mosquera time? Hincapié wildcard? Or will Arteta go full galaxy brain? 🎨 Odegaard’s colour palette Why Arsenal look black-and-white without him and

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49:51

THE DUGOUT | SPURS BRIEFING FROM JACK PITT-BROOKE...

THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE ·

2025/11/19

In this Dugout edition of The Arsenal Opinion Podcast, Jacob Hawley takes the hosting seat and welcomes Jack Pitt-Brooke of The Athletic for a deep dive into the North London Derby build-up. Across a lively and insightful conversation, they explore: Tottenham through the eyes of someone who covers them, not supports them, striking the perfect balance for Arsenal listeners. How international breaks shape narratives, coaching trends, and fan expectations, including the role of throw-ins,

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