Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show
Episodes
Arsenal show they belong amongst Europe's elite
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Art de Roché and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 1-1 draw away to Atletico Madrid in the semi-final first leg of the Champions Le...
Why Arsenal need Eze’s individualism
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 1-0 win at home to Newcastle on Saturday.The panel reflect on the anxiety of the ...
Choose to be excited
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to discuss all things Arsenal and look ahead to the match against Newcastle this weekend.The panel re...
It's not done
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 2-1 loss away to Manchester City on Sunday. The panel reflect on the positiv...
Show the fire not the fear
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 0-0 draw at home to Sporting CP in the quarter-final second leg on Wednesday, whi...
Now’s the time for a siege mentality
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 2-1 loss at home to Bournemouth on Saturday.The panel reflect on the disappointin...
David Raya: Difference Maker
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Art de Roché and Nnamdi Onyeagwara, making his Handbrake Off debut, join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 1-0 win away to Sporting Lisbon in the quar...
Stop being stupid
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Art de Roché and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-final on Saturday.The panel refl...
Can Saka get back to his best?
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Art de Roché and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss all things Arsenal and look ahead to the match against Southampton in the FA Cup this weeken...
How costly will Eze’s injury be?
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Art de Roché and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss all things Arsenal and dip into the customary mailbag for the final international break of t...
The curse of the League Cup continues
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final on SundayThe panel re...
Gabriel Jesus interview: Arteta vs Guardiola, Arsenal's title race & more
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the Carabao Cup final, Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus sits down with The Athletic FC for an exclusive interview. In conversation with Mario C...
Springtime Eze has sprung
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen at Emirates stadium on Tuesday. The pane...
Max Dowman: Game changer
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Everton at Emirates stadium on Saturday. The panel reflect o...
The horseshoe of doom
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 1-1 draw away to Leverkusen in the Champions League on Wednesday.The panel reflec...
Young hearts run free as Dowman lights up FA Cup
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 2-1 win away to Mansfield in the FA Cup on Saturday.The panel reflect on Max Dowm...
Boring, boring Arsenal
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 1-0 win away to Brighton on Wednesday.The panel reflect on the outside noise s...
High tension squared
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 2-1 win against Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on Sunday.The panel reflect on the ga...
Carry on Handbrake
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to look ahead to Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on Sunday.The panel discuss how they’re feeling as fans a...
Eze & Spurs: A match made in heaven
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 4-1 win away to Spurs on Sunday.The panel reflect on how the Arsenal players boun...
Is it happening again?
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 2-2 draw away to Wolves on Wednesday night. The panel reflect on the fe...
Stress free as Arsenal batter Wigan
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 4-0 win against Wigan at Emirates Stadium in the FA Cup on Sunday.The panel refle...
Arsenal get ‘Arsenaled' at Brentford
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Art de Roché and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 1-1 draw away to Brentford on Thursday night.The panel reflect on whether the re...
What can’t Martin Zubimendi do?
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 3-0 win against Sunderland at Emirates stadium on Saturday. The panel reflec...
Kai Havertz scores again...
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 1-0 win against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg to book their pl...
What a difference a week makes
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s emphatic 4-0 win away to Leeds on Saturday. The panel reflect on a great wee...
8 wins from 8 as Arsenal top UCL league phase
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 3-2 win against Kairat Almaty at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.The panel re...
Is this really the end of the world?
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 3-2 defeat to Manchester United, and ask whether the result really is the end of...
Jesus brace sinks Inter at San Siro
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 3-1 win away to Inter on Tuesday night to make it seven wins from seven games...
Point gained on rivals despite disappointing draw at Forest
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 0-0 draw away to Nottingham Forest The panel reflect on the disappointment o...
Advantage Arsenal but should the tie be done & dusted?
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Art de Roché and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 3-2 win away to Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday ...
Martinelli hat-trick sends Arsenal into FA Cup fourth round
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 4-1 win away to Portsmouth on Sunday. The panel reflect on Marli Salmon beco...
Were Arsenal brave enough against Liverpool?
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 0-0 draw at home to Liverpool on Thursday night. The panel reflect on wheth...
Rice brace leads Arsenal to victory
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 3-2 victory away to Bournemouth on Saturday. The panel reflect on the teams’...
Gabriel returns in style as Arsenal thrash Villa
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence, Art de Roché and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 4-1 victory against Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium on Tues...
Odegaard on song in nervy Brighton win
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss both Arsenal’s 2-1 win against Brighton at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday and their quart...
Up Your Arsenal: Sliding doors moments, favourite away wins & why we love football
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special Handbrake Off bonus episode featuring some of our favourite stories and questions from our new segment 'Up Your Arsenal'. We...
Gyokeres penalty sees Arsenal top at Christmas
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 1-0 win away to Everton on Saturday.The panel reflect on getting the job done in ...
Arsenal’s injury concerns & analysing Gyokeres
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to look ahead to Arsenal’s game against Everton on Saturday.The panel discuss the possible contrib...
Saka spares Arsenal’s blushes against Wolves
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss the 2-1 win at home to Wolves on Saturday. The panel reflect on the contributing factor...
Madueke magic in Bruges
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss the 3-0 win away to Club Brugge on Wednesday. The panel reflect on the attitude througho...
Arsenal stumble at Villa as unbeaten run ends
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss the 2-1 loss away to Aston Villa on Saturday. The panel reflect on Arsenal’s performan...
Ben White returns in style in Brentford win
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Brentford on Wednesday. The panel reflect on the tension du...
A point secured at Chelsea after an intense week
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss the 1-1 draw away to Chelsea on Sunday.The panel reflect on the difficulties Arsenal faced at...
Rice masterful in Bayern demolition
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Art de Roché and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to discuss a statement 3-1 victory against Bayern Munich at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.&nbs...
Eze’s prayers answered as Arsenal thump Spurs
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss the dominant 4-1 victory over Spurs at Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The panel reflect on ...
North London derby preview
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to look ahead to the North London derby at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.The panel discuss how they’...
Arsenal’s quarterly report
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to conduct a quarter term report on Arsenal’s season so far.The panel discuss how much they’re enjoy...
Arsenal’s improved disciplinary record & mailbag
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Art de Roché and James McNicholas join Ian Stone for a customary mailbag episode as it’s another international break.The panel discuss which player...
Should Arsenal be disappointed by Sunderland draw?
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s 2-2 draw away to Sunderland on Saturday.The panel reflect on the difficulties ...
Merino’s brace seals historic night in Prague
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s 3-0 win away to Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday. The ...
Rice runs the show in Burnley
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s 2-0 win away to Burnley on Saturday afternoon. The panel reflect on Arsen...
Hale End sensations sink Brighton
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Brighton in the Carabao Cup at the Emirates on Wednesday night...
Eze magic makes the difference
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace at the Emirates on Sunday. The panel r...
Gyokeres stars as Arsenal thrash Atletico Madrid
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s 4-0 thumping of Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night. ...
Saka shines in job done at Fulham
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s 1-0 win away to Fulham on Saturday.The panel discuss the different tests Arsen...
How do Arsenal utilise Merino?
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to look ahead to Arsenal’s trip to Fulham on Saturday.The panel hear from The Athletic’s Guillermo R...
Dream Arsenal 5-a-side team & who’s been the standout summer signing?
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for part two of this week’s mailbag episode, answering listener questions. The panel choose their...
Arsenal's most handsome player ever & who’d be most fun on a night out?
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for part one of this week’s mailbag show answering listener questions. The panel discuss what’s...
How have Arteta's Arsenal evolved?
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
Rice & Saka goals send Arsenal top
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to look back on Arsenal’s 2-0 victory against West Ham at The Emirates to leave Arsenal top of the Lea...
Odegaard shines in win over Olympiacos
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s 2-0 victory against Olympiacos in this season’s first Champions League game ...
Big Gabi secures a sweet victory at Newcastle
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s cathartic last minute 2-1 victory against Newcastle at St. James’s Park.&nbs...
Eze off the mark & previewing St James’ Park
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on a professional performance in Arsenal’s 2-0 win away to Port Vale in the Carabao Cup.&nb...
Martinelli's late show - a point gained or two dropped?
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on a frustrating but potentially vital 1-1 draw at home to Manchester City. The panel di...
Super subs star in Bilbao
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Art de Roché and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s 2-0 win away to Athletic Club to begin their Champions League campaign. ...
A near perfect day out at the Emirates
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on a near perfect afternoon for Arsenal as they breezed past Nottingham Forest 3-0 at The Emi...
Mailbag: Madueke’s potential, Edu’s legacy, Arsenal acid jazz
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for a special mailbag episode, catching up on the international break and answering your questions.The p...
International break round-up & mailbag
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal 4-1 opening day win against London City Lionesses in the WSL, highlights from the me...
Are the post-Anfield narratives fair?
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss the fallout post Liverpool, the validity of some of the narratives that have surfaced since, ...
A moment of magic for Liverpool, were Arsenal missing some?
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence, Art de Roché and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.They discus...
Attention on Anfield & more potential incomings!
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence, Art de Roché and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to continue basking in the good feelings around Eze’s signing, they discuss the pote...
Arsenal cruise past Leeds and Eze unveiled
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Eberechi Eze’s unveiling as an Arsenal player before the 5-0 demolition of Leeds in the ...
Eberechi Eze to Arsenal… unlucky, Spurs
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arsenal look to have hijacked Eberechi Eze's proposed move to Spurs. The Athletic's David Ornstein has reported that a deal has been reached in princi...
Smash-and-grab at Old Trafford, what needs improving?
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's battling 1-0 victory over Manchester United in their season opener at Old Traffo...
Amy meets Arteta & Man United preview
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence sat down with Mikel Arteta for an exclusive interview ahead of the new campaign. On today’s Handbrake Off, we hear the conversation, be...
Pre-season ends emphatically, what must Arsenal achieve this season?
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 3-0 win against Athletic Bilbao, the final game of pre-season. They talk about ...
Lads, it's pre-season (no need to panic, right?)
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 3-2 defeat to Villarreal, in which Viktor Gyökeres made his first start.Mikel ...
Gyökeres arrives & Dowman continues to impress
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence returns alongside Adrian Clarke and Ian Stone to bring you the latest from Arsenal's pre-season tour of Singapore.Viktor Gyökeres was un...
Arsenal aim to reach new heights
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to talk all things Arsenal as the men's pre-season tour gets underway in Singapore.The panel discuss th...
How would Gyökeres, Madueke and Mosquera fit in?
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Arsenal look to be signing a striker, finally.The Athletic's David Ornstein and Mario Cortegana have reported that a €73.5m deal has been agreed...
A busy week as Zubimendi & Nørgaard arrive with Gyökeres pending
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a busy week for Arsenal news and Ian Stone is joined by Art de Roche and James McNicholas to talk through it all.From the signings of Martin...
Lewis-Skelly's new contract, transfer news & MABA (Make Arsenal Bald Again)
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to talk about the latest Arsenal news. On the show the team discuss Myles Lewis-Skelly’s new contr...
The World Cup of underrated Arsenal players
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who is the most underrated player in Arsenal's recent history?Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas for a special Ha...
Carlos Cuesta leaving, Next season’s fixtures, Mailbag
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to talk all things Arsenal; including Arteta’s Assistant Carlos Cuesta leaving the club to become Par...
Zubimendi latest, Nwaneri interview, Mailbag
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to talk all things Arsenal; including the latest on Martin Zubimendi's arrival, the interest in Kepa Ar...
Arsenal through the generations: Sesko vs Gyokeres
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this special edition of Handbrake Off where the multi-generational crew have decided to reconvene to see if they can reach the kind of cons...
What would Martin Zubimendi bring to Arsenal?
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss the potential arrival of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad and what it could mean for Arse...
End of Season Awards: Part Two
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to continue the chat around Arsenal's magnificent triumph in the Women's Champions League and we hea...
Arsenal win UWCL & End of Season Awards: Part One
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Barcelona in Lisbon, to secure the clubs second Women's Champio...
Looking ahead to Southampton and a busy summer
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arsenal play their final game of the season against Southampton on Sunday with 2nd place all but secured. Art de Roché and Adrian Clarke join Ian Sto...
Rice & Raya all-but seal second
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Newcastle at the Emirates. The result all-but guarantees second...
Focus on Newcastle & the battle for second
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arsenal play their penultimate game of the season against Newcastle on Sunday in a bid to secure second place this season. Art de Roché and James McN...
Arsenal show their character at Anfield
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 2-2 comeback at Anfield, after being 2-0 down at half time.Despite turning the g...
Valiant Arsenal fall short in Paris
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arsenal exit the Champions League after a tough night losing 2-1 (3-1 agg) to an elite PSG side.Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to r...
Bournemouth punish distracted Arsenal
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was another disappointing result for Arsenal in the Premier League as they lost 2-1 to Bournemouth. Art de Roché and Jordan Campbell join Ian Ston...
Down but not out as PSG lead at half-time
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was a tough night for Arsenal on Tuesday, losing 1-0 at the Emirates in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final to an excellent PSG side. ...
The PSG Preview
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Clarke and French football specialist Tom Williams join Ian Stone to preview Arsenal's Champions League semi-final against PSG. Arsenal ran out...
Eyes elsewhere as Palace punish Arsenal
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arsenal had one of their more forgettable evenings of the season as they had drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace, Arsenal’s 13th draw of the season.Amy Law...
As easy as it gets at Ipswich
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's demolition of Ipswich at Portman Road. Mikel Arteta opted for a strong side, th...