How have Arteta's Arsenal evolved?
Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show
The Athletic
4.6 • 734 Ratings
🗓️ 9 October 2025
⏱️ 47 minutes
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Summary
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss how Arsenal have evolved under Mikel Arteta.
The panel discuss how the Arsenal manager’s tactics have progressed since he took charge, including the use of bounce passes this season, how the football has become more enjoyable, the side’s outstanding ability at set pieces and the Gunner’s defensive strength and squad depth.
Plus, David Raya’s new contract, news of the potential expansion of The Emirates stadium, the match day atmosphere at home games, and we hear from Bene in Vienna in the latest instalment of ‘Up Your Arsenal’.
Producers: Robby Williams & Jay Beale
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