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Arsenal have won at Anfield in the Premier League for the first time since 2012. Liverpool 0-1 Arsenal post-match reaction, Havertz's goal and a defensive masterclass. 🔴

Liverpool didn't register a single shot on target. Was this the most significant win of Arsenal's season so far? Straight after the final whistle, I react to a 1-0 win that wasn't pretty but was elite at the back.

In this episode of The Real Arsenal Deal, I cover:• Why this win feels season-defining, with Arsenal now clear top • The Rice, Madueke and Havertz goal, move by move • Tzolis starting on his return, and Havertz's big-game record • The penalty shout on Isak: did Arsenal get away with one? • Mac Allister, Timber's yellow card and the card count • Why Arteta's Anfield plan worked, and Arsenal's 300th Premier League win⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 Arsenal win at Anfield for the first time since 2012 3:38 Why this win feels season-defining 5:30 Team news: Tzolis starts 8:54 The goal: Rice, Madueke, Havertz 11:25 Havertz's big-game record 13:53 The Isak penalty shout 16:12 Second half and the Skelly substitution 19:18 Odegaard, Mac Allister and Timber's yellow card 21:42 Tzolis chance and the Alisson save 24:48 Arsenal's 300th Premier League win 27:05 Title ambition and sign-off👇

How are you feeling after Anfield? Who was your man of the match? Tell me in the comments.

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Liverpool vs Arsenal preview: Arsenal haven't won away at Liverpool in the league since 2012. Predicted XI, the Max Dowman ban and Arsenal's winger crisis. 🔴 With Dowman suspended and Saka injured, who actually starts on the wing at Anfield? Is Madueke fit? Is Tzolis ready after his hamstring injury? If Madueke misses out, who plays on the right? Do Havertz and Gyökeres both start after Fleetwood?

I give my predicted XI, including a midfield call you might not expect. In this preview from The Real Arsenal Deal, I cover:

• The FA upholding Max Dowman's three-match ban, and why it feels so harsh

• Arsenal's thin winger options: Eze on the left, Madueke's fitness on the right, and Tzolis back in training

• The criticism of Gyökeres and Havertz after Fleetwood, and whether the Havertz midfield experiment is over

• Arteta's press conference and the "Disneyland" line • Anfield 2012: Diaby's masterclass and the purple kit

• My predicted Arsenal XI, and why I think Arsenal will score at least two

⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro: the Anfield drought 1:49 Max Dowman ban upheld by the FA 8:23 Who starts on the wing? Arsenal's winger availability 11:18 Gyökeres and Havertz after Fleetwood 14:48 Arteta's press conference 16:44 Anfield 2012 and Diaby 20:44 Liverpool preview: threats and Arsenal's strengths 23:01 Predicted XI 26:37 Prediction and sign-off

👇 Who's your pick on the wing at Anfield, and what's your XI? Tell me in the comments. 🔔

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The dust has settled on our EFL Cup penalty shootout exit to Fleetwood Town, and while there is no need for a massive overreaction, there are some glaring takeaways we cannot ignore. On this episode of The Real Arsenal Deal, we step back from the raw emotion of the cup upset and break down the three biggest lessons as we head into the next phase of the season.

1️⃣ How you lose matters: Going out with a team of academy youth playing good football is one thing, but losing in this fashion, with so many senior players drastically dropping their standards, is exactly why the fallout is so loud. 2️⃣ January reinforcements are non-negotiable: It is glaringly obvious that our attack needs strengthening. We need at least one, possibly two, new forwards in January to sustain a push in the second half of the season. 3️⃣ Arteta's reaction to Dowman: The red card was incredibly harsh, but Mikel Arteta's strong sideline reaction to Max Dowman as he walked off was unnecessary. That kind of dressing down for a young player is much better served behind closed doors.

👇 Have your say: Which of these three takeaways do you agree with the most, and who should we target in January? Let me know below!

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That is a bitterly disappointing night under the lights, but in truth, we were absolutely dire and simply didn't deserve to win anyway. You can never take anything for granted in cup football, and Fleetwood Town made us pay the ultimate price. While the shockingly harsh red card for Max Dowman completely shifted the momentum and forced us to play with ten men, the performance leading up to it severely lacked quality. We ultimately crashed out on penalties in a frustrating fashion.

Mikel Arteta rotated the squad, but the drop in intensity was glaring. However, there is a major silver lining: with the massive fixture congestion we face across the Premier League and Champions League this season, dropping out of the Carabao Cup early might not actually be the worst thing for the squad's fitness.

In this post-match reaction episode, we break down:

• A dire overall performance where we simply didn't deserve to advance
• The shockingly harsh red card for Max Dowman and his costly suspension
• The penalty shootout heartbreak and failure to find a winner in normal time
• Why this early EFL Cup exit could be a blessing in disguise for our congested schedule

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A commanding 2-0 victory over Everton at the Emirates, driven entirely by our dominant center-back pairing. Ezri Konsa opened his Arsenal account early, scrambling home from a corner in the seventh minute, before Gabriel Magalhães marked his 200th Premier League appearance with a massive second-half header to seal all three points.

It was a performance of total control, with Arsenal dominating 58% of the possession and registering 18 shots to Everton's 8. Ultimately, it was our massive threat from set-pieces and defensive solidity that got the job done. Crucially, this 2-0 win keeps our massive momentum rolling at the top of the Premier League table.

In this post-match reaction episode, we break down:

• Ezri Konsa's first Arsenal goal and his colossal defensive shift
• Gabriel's milestone 200th appearance capped with a crucial 68th-minute header
• Total dominance of possession (58%) to secure another massive clean sheet
• Keeping the momentum going with a professional job done in the title race

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What an absolute heavyweight clash. It was a breathless night of Champions League football that ultimately ended in a completely fair 2-2 draw, but it is a result that comes at a massive cost for Mikel Arteta's side.

We break down a fantastic game of football that featured two brilliant Arsenal goals, capped off by a genuinely world-class late equaliser from Declan Rice. The patience in the build-up, the pinpoint passing sequence, and the devastating finish proved exactly why we brought him to the club for these massive European nights.

However, the mood is heavily overshadowed by the devastating sight of Bukayo Saka going off injured. We discuss exactly what happened, the potential severity of the blow, and how Arsenal copes if our starboy is sidelined for a crucial stretch of the season.

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That is what title races are built on. It wasn't pretty, it was incredibly tense, and Nottingham Forest made us fight for every single blade of grass at the City Ground. But when the pressure was on, Mikel Arteta’s side dug deep and ground out a massive 1-0 win on the road.

Noni Madueke broke the deadlock late on, and while the winner came via a massive slice of luck with a fortunate deflection, you create your own luck in this league. Beyond the goal, the defensive resilience was elite—battling through the 90 minutes to lock down a crucial clean sheet and secure three massive Premier League points.

In this post-match reaction episode, we break down:

• Noni Madueke’s late deflected winner and the sheer relief in the away end
• A resolute defensive display to earn another vital clean sheet away from home
• How the team managed to get over the line despite a scrappy performance
• Why grinding out ugly, fortunate 1-0 away wins is the exact hallmark of future champions

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We shift our focus back to the Premier League as Arsenal travel to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest. In this comprehensive match preview, we build our predicted starting XI and debate exactly who should start for Mikel Arteta on Sunday.

With huge question marks over the fitness of Martin Zubimendi and William Saliba, plus Piero Hincapié and Christos Tzolis sidelined, Arteta is facing some massive selection headaches. We break down the tactical matchups, how we compensate for the missing players, and what we need to do to secure three crucial points on the road.

Off the pitch, we also unpack Arteta's latest press conference and give our unfiltered reaction to the controversial news that the club is set to make 60 staff members redundant. We discuss the optics of these cuts and what it means for the club's structure moving forward.

👇 Have your say: With the current injury doubts, who makes your exact starting XI for Forest away? Drop your team sheet below!

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This is what champions do. For over an hour in the Champions League, nothing was really happening—it was tight, tense, and Lille looked completely settled. Then Arsenal decided to flip the switch, producing a devastating 7-minute blitz that blew them completely off the park.

That is the difference at the highest level. You don’t need to dominate for 90 minutes when you carry this kind of aura. When the breakthrough comes, you suffocate the opposition, kill the contest instantly, and walk away with a 3-0 win.

In this post-match reaction episode, we break down:

• Jurriën Timber's deadlock-breaking opener and its shift in momentum
• Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka ruthlessly putting the tie to bed in minutes
• Mikel Arteta’s tactical substitutions sparking that sudden gear change
• Why possessing the aura to blow teams away out of nowhere makes Arsenal terrifying in Europe

👇 Have your say in the comments: Are these explosive second-half blitzes proof that Arsenal now possess genuine European champion aura? Drop your ratings and thoughts below!

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We got away with one. For the first 60 minutes against Leeds, Arsenal looked completely devoid of ideas—lethargic, sloppy, and second-best to every ball. But if you want to win titles, you need match-winners to bail you out when the system isn't clicking.

In this post-match reaction episode of The Real Arsenal Deal, we break down exactly how a lackluster performance was completely flipped on its head during a blistering 10-minute blitz in the second half. We analyze the tactical tweaks that finally got us going, and of course, dissect that absolute world-class stunner from Bruno Guimarães to snatch all three points.

When you play poorly and still win thanks to individual brilliance, is it a massive wake-up call or the ultimate mark of champions?

👇 Have your say in the comments: What did you make of the overall performance, and where does that Bruno G strike rank for you this season?

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Mikel Arteta has officially signed a new contract to stay at Arsenal until 2030! Following our historic Premier League title win, we discuss what this long-term commitment means for the club's quest for multiple major trophies and establishing a true European dynasty. We also provide a full match preview for this weekend's crucial Premier League clash against Leeds United, including our predicted starting XI.

Plus, we break down the lethal goalscoring form of Mikel Merino and Viktor Gyökeres 🇸🇪, and celebrate 16-year-old Hale End wonderkid Max Dowman 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 officially receiving THREE Guinness World Records.

👇 Have your say in the comments: Who makes your starting lineup against Leeds, and how many major trophies will Arteta win by 2030?

In This Episode:

• Arteta 2030: Breaking down the manager's new long-term contract.
• Leeds United Preview: Team news, tactical breakdown, and our predicted Arsenal XI.
• Goalscorers on Fire: Analyzing Mikel Merino and Viktor Gyökeres's relentless form.
• Record-Breaker Dowman: Max Dowman receives 3 Guinness World Records.

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Shamchester’s DESPERATE Appeal, Saka On Fire & Arsenal Injury Update! 🚨

Bukayo Saka puts on a clinic during the international break, Viktor Gyökeres continues to bag goals for fun, and Arsenal prepare to return to Premier League action at the Emirates against Leeds. But as Mikel Arteta manages crucial squad fitness and injury news, the background noise won't stop: Manchester City have officially launched their appeal against their guilty verdict.

In this episode of The Real Arsenal Deal, we celebrate 30 years since the legendary Arsène Wenger arrived to revolutionize English football, assess our attacking firepower, and dissect Shamchester City's laughable legal denial.

👇 Have your say in the comments: Will City's appeal change anything, and what is your score prediction for Leeds this weekend?

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Topics Covered:

• Bukayo Saka's electric international form & Gyökeres scoring again
• Arsenal injury updates ahead of Leeds United at the Emirates
• 30 years since Arsène Wenger joined Arsenal: Legacy, trophies, and revolution
• Shamchester City update: Dissecting their official appeal against 114 guilty charges

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The Premier League verdict is looming over the Etihad. Manchester City’s 115 charges are under the microscope, and the "Shamchester City" reality is finally catching up with Pep Guardiola. What does a guilty verdict mean for Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's title push, and the integrity of English football?

In this episode of The Real Arsenal Deal, we tear into the official statements, the damning language surrounding City's financial fair play (FFP) breaches, and why the ongoing denials are falling flat.

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David Ornstein has just dropped the biggest bombshell in Premier League history: Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty on 114 of the 115 financial charges brought against them. 🚨

In this emergency episode of The Real Arsenal Deal, we step back to look at the massive, unprecedented ramifications of this verdict. This isn't just an Arsenal issue—this is a seismic event that impacts the entire landscape of European football.

We break down the core of the guilty verdict covering the 2009 to 2018 period, including the alleged inflated sponsorship income and off-the-books payments. With the independent panel finding them guilty on almost every single count, we discuss the potential sanctions: Will they face a historic points deduction? Expulsion from the Premier League? Or the retrospective stripping of their titles?

We also look at what this means for the integrity of the sport, the potential for massive compensation lawsuits from other clubs who missed out on trophies or European qualification, and how this overshadows their current season under Enzo Maresca.

This is monumental. Where does English football go from here? Let us know your thoughts on the verdict and the punishment you think fits the crime in the comments. 👇

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Just when we needed a smooth break to reset, the international pause bites us again. 🚨

In this episode of The Real Arsenal Deal, we break down Kai Havertz limping off before the half-hour mark for Germany against the Netherlands following a heavy challenge from Quinten Timber. With an apparent hamstring issue on the table, we look at the immediate fallout: how long he could be sidelined, how this impacts our setup, and who steps into the central role to lead the line.

On the other side of the news cycle, Mikel Arteta has strongly been linked to a new three-year contract extension. While not officially signed yet, a verbal agreement is reportedly in place and an announcement is considered an imminent formality. We discuss the timing of the deal and the long-term stability it brings right after that shock 3-0 defeat at Brighton.

Finally, we jump into a full listener Q&A to tackle your questions on defensive rotation, squad depth, and the tactical adjustments needed when club football returns.

If Havertz misses significant time, who is your starting striker against our upcoming opponents? Drop your lineups and thoughts below! 👇

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That was a completely unacceptable performance from Mikel Arteta's side. The unbeaten Premier League start is over, and we were played off the park on the South Coast. 🔴⚪

n this post-match reaction episode of The Real Arsenal Deal, we dissect the disastrous 3-0 defeat to Brighton at the Amex. We break down the unusually sloppy performance, the failure of our makeshift defense, and how Fabian Hürzeler managed to completely dismantle us. From Pascal Groß and Charalampos Kostoulas scoring from outside the penalty area to conceding a terrible third goal from a corner to Chema Andrés, nothing went right.

We also look at Arteta's substitutions—bringing on Zubimendi, Merino, Gyökeres, and Eze when the game was already slipping away—and what this crushing reality check means heading into the international break.

Where do you even begin with that performance? Who is to blame? Drop your thoughts and player ratings in the comments below! 👇

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Just one more game before the international break, but the casualty list is piling up. 🔴⚪

In this episode of The Real Arsenal Deal, we’re previewing a massive, high-stakes away clash against Fabian Hürzeler’s Brighton. We dive deep into the cluster of defensive injuries threatening our perfect Premier League start. With William Saliba still a long-term absentee, Mikel Arteta is now sweating over the fitness of Ben White, Piero Hincapié, and Cristhian Mosquera, while Jurriën Timber's minutes are being heavily managed. Can a makeshift backline survive the Amex?

We also discuss the fallout from the Carabao Cup—after poor midweek auditions, Viktor Gyökeres and Eberechi Eze are out of the starting picture. Meanwhile, the midfield debate rages on: does Bruno Guimarães finally oust Myles Lewis-Skelly in the engine room?

We need three points to protect the unbeaten run before the international break finally gives this squad a chance to rest and recover.

Who makes your Starting XI for this crucial fixture? Let us know your lineup and score predictions below! 👇

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A heavily-rotated Arsenal side stepped into Portman Road for the Carabao Cup third round and put on an absolute show! 🔴⚪

Mikel Arteta unleashed the youth, and 16-year-old sensation Max Dowman grabbed his opportunity with both hands, bagging an incredible brace to become the second youngest player to score for a Premier League side in the EFL Cup. With Noni Madueke and Mikel Merino also getting on the scoresheet, we blew Ipswich Town away 4-2. While the late consolation goals from Anis Mehmeti and Chuba Akpom might frustrate the boss, the story of the night is the sheer depth and attacking flair this squad possesses.

In this episode of The Real Arsenal Deal, we break down Dowman’s historic performance, analyze the midfield rotation with Merino getting his goal, and discuss what this means for our Carabao Cup campaign.

Who was your Man of the Match tonight? Let us know in the comments! 👇

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That is the stuff of absolute Champions! Arsenal traveled to the Stadium of Light and delivered a monumental, gritty away performance to take a massive three points against Sunderland.

In this post-match reaction on The Real Arsenal Deal, we are breaking down one of the most insane two-minute sequences of the season. David Raya steps up with a monumental penalty save to keep us alive, and immediately after, Bruno Guimarães goes down the other end to fire Arsenal into the lead!

We dive into that incredible momentum shift, the resilience of Mikel Arteta's squad after a tough European turnaround, and what this massive away win means for our title charge.

Which moment was more crucial: Raya's penalty save or Bruno G's immediate goal? Let me know down in the comments! 👇

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Fresh off absolutely battering Napoli in the Champions League, Arsenal face a brutal Saturday night turnaround as we travel to the Stadium of Light to take on Sunderland.

While the attack is creating chances for fun, Mikel Arteta is facing a massive tactical headache on the right side of the defense. The biggest question for this weekend is: Will Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera play?

In this preview episode of The Real Arsenal Deal, we break down the latest team news and those crucial late fitness tests. If Mosquera's muscular issue keeps him out again, does Ezri Konsa keep his spot alongside Gabriel? And if Ben White needs a rest after that demanding shift in Naples, who steps in at right-back to keep things locked down?

We dive into the squad rotation debate and I drop my full, honest Predicted XI for Saturday night.

Who makes your starting XI to face Sunderland? Drop your lineup predictions and score guesses down in the comments! 👇

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