Old Git Gooners Podcast #15ABOUT THIS EPISODEFormer Gooner Editor Kevin Whitcher is joined by Charlie Ashmore, Tony Porter, and Martin Ling to dissect the Carabao Cup final defeat and look ahead to crucial fixtures across three competitions.TOPICS DISCUSSEDCarabao Cup Final Analysis- Pep's defensive tactics exposed Arsenal's vulnerabilities- Kepa's critical error and the team's composure collapse after his booking- Ødegaard and Merino absences underestimated in the cup final- City's stationary defensive line blocking passing lanes- Will other teams replicate Guardiola's tactical approach?FA Cup & Squad Rotation- FA Cup quarter-final at Southampton: facing a tough Championship form side away- Squad rotation plans with Kepa's FA Cup redemption opportunityInjury & Fixture Management- Injury concerns: who will be fit for Lisbon?- Fixture congestion with potential treble of competitions- Man City clash on April 19th as potential title deciderChampions League Campaign- Sporting Lisbon Champions League tie: confidence vs complacency warning- European opponents playing more openly suits Arsenal's styleSummer Transfer Planning- Squad decisions: keep or sell verdictsHOSTS & GUESTS- Kevin Whitcher - Former Gooner Editor- Charlie Ashmore- Tony Porter- Martin LingLINKS & RESOURCESCurrent Book ReleaseArsenal On The Edge: The dramatic story of the 2024/25 seasonCo-written by Kevin Whitcher and Alex Fynnhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Arsenal-Edge-dramatic-story-season/dp/1785909967Martin Ling's MusicListen to the legendary indie band Serious Drinking featuring Martin Linghttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2vj82PkypmZSvedxc5G17ZSubscribe to Arsenal MusingsGet Kevin Whitcher's post-match thoughts and Arsenal articles delivered to your inbox:https://arsenalmusings.substack.com/---Part of the Old Git Gooners Podcast series - bringing you passionate, knowledgeable Arsenal discussion Get full access to Kevin Whitcher at arsenalmusings.substack.com/subscribe

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