ARSENAL'S BEST JANUARY SIGNING NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT!

THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE

LE GROVE MEDIA LLC

Soccer, Sports

4.5 • 754 Ratings

🗓️ 5 February 2026

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

A week is a lifetime in football. We’ve swung wildly from the post-United doom spiral to sudden whispers of a league “procession” and quadruple dreams. Jacob Hawley and Matt Kandela return for a necessary session of Thursday Therapy to cut through the noise, temper the hysteria, and confront the brutal reality of a season-defining injury that could change everything. Inside the episode: The Merino Blow: We react to the devastating news that Mikel Merino could be out for the season. We discuss why the Spaniard might actually be the most “clutch” player in the squad and why his specific skillset is impossible to replace. King Kai’s Redemption: Matt drops his hottest take yet—Kai Havertz isn’t just good; he is essential. We argue why the German is now a 90-point player and why he sits above Gyökeres and Jesus in the pecking order. The Hincapié Turnaround: From a questionable signing to a “cult hero in the making.” We analyze Piero Hincapié’s monster performance against Chelsea and why he reminds us of a prime Branislav Ivanović. Procession Poison: Why fans need to stop talking about the league as if it’s already won. We debate the “Quadruple vs. Just The League” dilemma and why looking past Sunderland is a dangerous game. Transfer Window Autopsy: The window slammed shut with no senior signings. We ask if we missed a trick in midfield or if the “Jacob Hawley Curse” is finally lifting on the squad’s depth players. Enjoy the episode early and ad-free by signing up as a member. NEWSLETTER + AUDIO: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ AUDIO: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArsenalOpinion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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