Arsecast Extra Episode 656 - 31.08.2025

Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast · Aug 31, 2025 · 1h 28m

In this episode we look back on today's 1-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. We discuss the starting line-up with Mikel Merino chosen in the absence of Martin Odegaard – was Mikel Arteta too cautious, or does the late winner impact how we think about how this game actually played out? We chat about our lack of attacking threat, but that was also true of Liverpool, and what the manager could have done differently, or at least sooner. There's discussion of Gabriel Martinelli, Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres, the brilliant goal we conceded and where blame lies on that, before we answer listener…