PB (@OliPriceBates) is back to talk how boss Mikel Arteta should manage the squad ahead of a busy April and May, thoughts on the Champions League draw and route to Wembley, and also weighing up reported targets Viktor Gyokeres, Evan Ferguson an

PB talks Title race, Porto preview and Refs

Mar 11th, 2024 19m 6s

PB is back with a quick update to talk about the title race with just one point between the top three teams.He also looks ahead to the huge Porto game on Tuesday night and discusses the line-up he'd use.The Premier League was marred by more c

Why Arsenal need to sign a midfielder and how Onana could fit

Jan 6th, 2024 15m 48s

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HWW0jTJJiJU?si=mVotHSeCjvYjwi4ZPB (@OliPriceBates) takes a closer look at Arsenal's current midfield options, before exploring some statistics on the heavily linked Amadou Onana.PB looks at how Onana could p

Thoughts on Raya, Havertz, Jesus and Tomiyasu after Luton thriller

Dec 5th, 2023 17m 43s

PB (@OliPriceBates) shares his thoughts in this mini-solo podcast after a hectic 4-3 win against Luton.PB's discussion focuses on:David Raya's mistakes, what does Arteta do now?Kai Havertz improvementsGabriel Jesus importanceTakehiro T

How to fix Arsenal's attack

Nov 6th, 2023 42m 44s

PB (@OliPriceBates) and Rory Talks Football discuss Arsenal's mixed week that saw a 5-0 win against Sheffield United followed by defeats against West Ham and Newcastle.Each game had it's own story and the hosts discuss both on and off the pitc

What's up with Odegaard and time to cash in on Partey?

Oct 26th, 2023 42m 6s

PB & Rory talk Arsenal in the latest episode of the Fresh Arsenal podcast. Please subscribe if you enjoyed! We are also on most podcast providers just search 'The Fresh Arsenal podcast'.Topics discussed include:Chelsea and Sevilla performanc

We have a new signing

Oct 16th, 2023 54m 43s

PB (@OliPriceBates) is joined by a new signing for the pod, Rory (@Rory_Talks_Ball) to talk about...Arsenal's season so farEvaluating the other top clubs and where they'll finishRaya vs. RamsdaleOur team to face ChelseaJanuary signing

Good time at Goodison

Sep 19th, 2023 36m 19s

Oli Price-Bates and Pet Berisha are back to discuss the 1-0 win at Goodison Park, the upcoming Champions League return against PSV and a brief look ahead to the North London Derby on Sunday.More at fresharsenal.comLearn more about your ad ch

Walters, Raya and the season so far

Sep 6th, 2023 38m 13s

We're back to evaluate the season so far. Reflect on aspects of the Man Utd game, look at our Champions League group. We also look at our squad situation, will Reuell Walters get opportunities, is David Raya in line to start after the break?Mo

Gabriel, transfers and Man Utd line up

Aug 31st, 2023 41m 19s

PB (@OliPriceBates) and Pet (@AFCPet) discuss the situation surrounding Gabriel and whether his exclusion from the team is tactical or not.They also look at our sales and loans to date as well as considering any new signing before the deadline

Football is back and so are we

Aug 15th, 2023 1h 9m

It's great to be back and in this episode we unpack a lot...Part 1 - The football Thoughts on Chelsea/MUtd/LiverpoolForest game recap - formationRefereeing - what needs to change?Part 2 - TransfersRaya vs. RamsdaleTimber injury -

My ideal summer

Jun 13th, 2023 47m 35s

In the first episode of the new season - Oli Price-Bates goes solo to explore an ideal summer transfer window and what that looks like. Keeping it fairly realistic! What are your thoughts? Let us know @fresharsenalpod.More at fresharsenal.com

Polarising performances

May 16th, 2023 51m 1s

Oli Price-Bates and Pet Berisha are back to discuss recent events at Arsenal, on and off the field. Topics include:The contrast in performances vs. Newcastle and BrightonDid the team give up after City beat Everton?The manager's substitut

Changed too late?

May 5th, 2023 1h

Oli Price-Bates (PB) & Pet Berisha are back review the recent run of games including a crazy 3-3 draw with Southampton, loss to Man City and convinciing win over Chelsea.Amongst the topics discussed were the and the recent changes to the XI an

Two two two's

Apr 18th, 2023 53m 28s

Oli Price-Bates (PB) is once again joined by co-host Pet Berisha to discuss the latest about Arsenal following two games where the Gunners led 2-0 and drew 2-2.Amongst other topics, they focus on title chances discussion, Rob Holding and Kiera

An Arsenal catch up

Mar 27th, 2023 45m 46s

Pet Berisha and Oli (PB) reflect on no more cup games and compare that to Man City's schedule, debating if it's good or bad.We also chat about Bukayo Saka's minutes for club and country, should we be worried about Saka's gametime for club and

Pet talks Europa exit

Mar 17th, 2023 21m 40s

Pet goes solo to give his thoughts on Arsenal's Europa League exit after Arsenal crashed out to a penalty defeat at The Emirates on Thursday evening.What does this mean for morale and squad shape ahead of Arsenal's 11 remaining Premier League

What a moment

Mar 7th, 2023 59m 48s

Oli Price-Bates (PB) is joined by Pet Berisha, as usual, to dissect a crazy afternoon at The Emirates where Arsenal came from 2-0 behind to beat Bournemouth 3-2 thanks to a last-kick strike from Reiss Nelson in the 97th minute.They also briefl

4 goals to go 5 clear

Mar 2nd, 2023 56m 24s

Oli (PB) and Pet are back to discuss back-to-back Premier League wins over Leicester City and most recently Everton.We talk about Leanardo Trossard's introduction into the starting eleven, Bukayo Saka's brilliance, Gabriel Martinelli's resurge

Back on track and opportunity ahead

Feb 20th, 2023 21m 58s

PB reflects on the 4-2 Villa win, talks about Jorginho and team tweaks ahead of 3 more games in a week.PB also talks about Nketiah and Xhaka and whether Arteta needs to make changes in those positions.Subscribe to the free newsletter: https:/

Everton, Youth Prospects and Loans

Feb 8th, 2023 30m 31s

@OliPriceBates goes solo for 30 mins, sharing thoughts on:- What went wrong at Everton- Academy prospects and where they fit in- Loan successes (Balogun, Patino et al)Newsletter and Power Rankings info at: https://fresharse

How good was our January window?

Feb 1st, 2023 52m 52s

PB & Pet take a closer look at the January window and critique what did & didn't happen, as well as looking ahead to Everton and reflecting on the City defeatSubscribe to the newsletter: https://fresharsenal.substack.com/Find more on the web

Getting it done on and off the pitch

Jan 23rd, 2023 1h 14m

PB (@OliPriceBates) is joined by the returning JB (@gunnerpunner) and Pet (@AFCPet) to discuss a mad week of transfers which has seen Arsenal sign two players in Trossard and Kiwior. We also take a close look into the big 3-2 win over Mancheste

North London is Red!

Jan 16th, 2023 43m 24s

PB & Pet discuss the massive weekend of football that saw Manchester City controversially lose at Old Trafford and Arsenal end a 9-year wait for a win at Spurs.We look at individual performances from the likes of Zinchenko, Partey, Odegaard an

Maximise the window

Jan 10th, 2023 1h

PB (@OliPriceBates) and Pet (@AFCPet) review our 3-0 win over Oxford United.We also discuss the Mudryk latest, Felix to Chelsea and other possible signings.We debate the problems with Lokonga and reflect on the latest Arsenal Power Rankings u