SPECIAL EPISODE: MADRID (H) - BEFORE THE WHISTLE

The actual On The Whistle can be found as part of our members colleciton, but Johnny dropped a special bonus episode last night that we wanted to share. Take a listen and let us know what you think! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Surprise, my friends! We’re hitting you with a bonus Before the Whistle pod to get the adrenaline pumping ahead of Arsenal’s MASSIVE Champions League semi-final against PSG. Matt and Johnny are in the house, cooking up the hot takes: 🔥 Why Tuesday could set Arsenal on the path to legendary status 🔥 The Arsenal Women pulling off a sensational comeback against Lyon 🔥 PSG's recent wobbles — are they there for the taking? 🔥 Saka vs. Mendes: A battle that could define the tie 🔥 Why set-pieces could be Arsenal’s secret weapon 🔥 Saliba’s slight dip: Concern or just fatigue? It’s a pod full of hype, hope, and cold hard analysis as we stand on the precipice of greatness. Get your headphones in, feel the energy, and let's get ready to go to war for old big ears! 🏆🔴⚪ For Early Bird AND Exclusive content, sign up via apple OR: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArsenalOpinion?redirect=true For an outrageously good daily newsletter: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a therapy session EARLY BIRD podcast (released to YOU 48 hrs later) for the ages as Pedro is joined by Jacob Hawley and Matt Kandela to unpack all the Arsenal chaos this week. 🔥 Hottest of takes on: PSG expectations: Are Arsenal fans getting too giddy? League form nosediving… does it even matter? Kiwior Redemption Arc™️ — real or illusion? 🎭 TIFO-GATE explodes as Arsenal reject Ashburton Army’s design and opt for a corporate cannon drop. Fans vs. Club culture — who’s in the wrong? 💪 Ian Wright gets slandered and the boys aren't having it. National treasure energy only. 🧠 Tactical chat includes: The real centre-back situation Dean Huijsen hype vs. Gabriel to Saudi rumors What Mikel Merino means for Arsenal's chances in Europe 💬 It’s funny, it's furious, and it’s full of love for this mad club. For Early Bird AND Exclusive content, sign up via apple OR: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArsenalOpinion?redirect=true For an outrageously good daily newsletter: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Johnny and Jacob get on the podcast to make some beautiful content about the Palace game. Jacob had many beers, Johnny had many opinions, please enjoy responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Arsenal Opinion Podcast is BACK for a Friday therapy session — hangovers have faded, but the Real Madrid euphoria still lingers. Pete, Matt Kandela, and Jacob Hawley gather for a reflective and spicy chat about what this moment really means. They dive deep into: 🧠 The emotional toll of the Champions League journey and why it’s about more than silverware 👀 Declan Rice becoming a global icon 🔁 The Partey/Jorginho conundrum: keep or let go? 🛡️ Kiwior and Calafiori: squad depth or sell-high strategy? 🧙‍♂️ Martin Ødegaard’s evolving role and why he’s feeling less Ozil, more Cesc at Chelsea 🧨 Transfer wishlist: Isak > Sesko? Watkins over Gyokeres? ⚖️ Could Klopp + Madrid = philosophical chaos? This one’s big on reflection, huge on praise, and full of spicy hot takes. It’s not just about winning, it’s about becoming. And Arsenal are on the verge of something historic. 🎧 Listen now. 🗞️ Subscribe to the newsletter: le-grove.co.uk 💥 Join the Patreon for early access: patreon.com/thearsenalopinion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pedro and Matt jump on the mics for a spicy Power 30 as Arsenal prepare for the biggest night in a generation. It's Champions League Eve, and the nerves are setting in. 🎙️ On this episode: Rashford, Asensio… and missed January opportunities Villa vs PSG madness and the art of glorious failure Dortmund shock Barcelona — what it tells us about the other side of the bracket Madrid’s weird prep, shut roofs, and Mbappé losing the plot Why Arsenal’s power game can rattle the La Liga darlings Predictions, hot takes, and humble pie bets on Martinelli, Rice, and Mikel Merino We also get a few emotional bits from Pedro, whose dad has flown in to watch the game with him — high stakes vibes all around. 🗣️ Sign up to hear the On The Whistle reaction live: 👉 patreon.com/thearsenalopinion 👉 le-grove.co.uk 🔴⚪️ Ciao for now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal fans needed a therapy session after that Champions League performance—and we delivered. Pete, Matt Kandela, and Jacob Hawley break down a historic night under the lights at the Emirates that saw Declan Rice rocket into Champions League folklore. 🎙️ In this emotionally-charged episode: 💥 The hottest of hot takes: Can Arsenal win the whole thing? 🧠 The psychological power of iconic goals—did Rice unlock a new era? 🧤 Raya’s rise, Partey’s perfection, and Timber’s terrifying calmness 🔍 What we missed on the whistle (and why Madrid were shook) 🇪🇺 A wildly speculative semi-final preview: PSG, Barca or... Unai? 💸 Gabriel contract chat: is he the best left-sided CB in the world? This one swings between soaring belief and cautious realism—because we’ve all booked flights to Munich in our heads, haven’t we? 🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts. 🔥 Hit that subscribe button. Leave us a review. Let’s dream together. 🔒 Want to be a member? Join here: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArsenalOpinion 📝 Want a SWEET newsletter about Arsenal: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ "Have you seen us? We're a real problem for everyone." This wasn’t just a win—it was a beatdown. Arsenal humbled Europe’s most storied club with a thunderous 3-0 at the Emirates, and Johnny couldn’t let this one slide behind a paywall. 🔥 Declan Rice goes full Roy of the Rovers 💫 Myles Lewis-Skelly channels his inner superhero 🚫 Vinicius and Mbappé shut down 🎯 Mikel Moreno does striker things 🎧 And Mikel Arteta? A tactical masterclass This episode has sizzling atmosphere breakdowns, individual player ratings so high they’d give nosebleeds, and plenty of spicy commentary to bask in the glow of a historic Champions League night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When the gravitas of the game is this big, the AOP crew doesn't sit it out. We're back for a borderline EMERGENCY POD ahead of Arsenal vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League. Expect spice, speculation, and a whole lot of belief. 🔥 Hottest of takes — who’s more dangerous: Vinicius or Bellingham? 🔍 Tactical insight on Madrid's vulnerabilities 🧠 What Ancelotti gets right… and what he doesn’t 💥 Bukayo Saka: primed to take over Europe? 🛡️ Why Arsenal's system (not just its stars) could be the real MVP 🎧 It’s one of those classic European nights… and we’re ready for it. Are you? 👊 Support the podcast on Patreon for early drops and bonus content: 👉 patreon.com/thearsenalopinion 📬 Subscribe to our newsletter, Le Grove, for sharp takes, daily Arsenal commentary, and more: 👉 le-grove.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deep discussion on a very weird afternoon for Arsenal: We did enough to win... but an awful Darren England performance stole 3 points from us. Topics: MLS, is he getting picked on? Trossard scores, was it enough? Quiet Ethan run out, how do we feel? Ben White looked cook - can he deal with Madrid? Kiwior... is he ready? Get more members content here: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArsenalOpinion Get a newsletter here: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices