The Grove - An Arsenal Podcast

The Grove Podcast is an Arsenal podcast for fans who love the club but don’t take themselves too seriously. Match reactions, previews and debates that mix football insight with a little humour; including the uncomfortable truths when they’re needed.Hosted by Arsenal supporters, for Arsenal supporters.🎙️ New episodes after every match.You won't want to miss out - this is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!

The Grove - An Arsenal Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 207 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #198

  198 | 26/27 Season Predictions & Coventry Preview

  Aug 19, 20261h 52m

  CRYSTAL BALLS, RIVALS ASSESSED & COVENTRY TO COME: The Premier League is back. Arsenal begin their title defence on Friday night under the lights at the Emirates, and Tabs is joined by Andy and Ian (aka @arsecannonpics) to look ahead to the 2026/27 campaign with a full set of predictions, projections and pre‑season crystal‑ball gazing. We talk through the mood going into the new season, the feeling of returning as champions, and how different it is to start a campaign with the monkey finally off our backs. There’s chat about the Community Shield glow, the excitement around the squad, and how ready Arsenal actually look heading into matchday one. The pod dives into the the incoming signing of Ezri Konsa. We discuss why the deal makes sense, how he fits the “win‑now” strategy, what he offers immediately with Saliba and Timber out, and how his arrival affects Mosquera, White and the wider defensive structure. There’s also a wider conversation about Arsenal’s transfer approach, the homegrown situation, and the awkward public noise around Nwaneri, Miles Lewis‑Skelly and Martinelli. Then it’s prediction time. The lads reveal their forecasts for the Premier League table, the title race, surprise packages, golden boot contenders, and how Arsenal’s season might unfold. We also take a look at the so‑called rivals — what they’ve done this summer, who’s strengthened, who’s weakened, and who’s realistically fighting for second place. Finally, we preview Coventry: what we know, what we don’t, how they’ve recruited, how they’ll approach the game, and what Arsenal need to do on opening night. It’s a relaxed, fun, season‑launching episode full of optimism, analysis and a healthy dose of The Grove‑style irreverence. COYG. ---- Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app. Find us on socials: @thegroveafc This is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! ---- Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafc Find us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafc Email us here: thegrovepodcast@outlook.com #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #guimares #tzolis #konsa #CHAMPIONS Arsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (VIDEO EDIT)

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  Episode #197

  197 | Community Shield Review: Arsenal Sit City Down

  Aug 17, 20261h 13m

  WE ARE VERY GOOD & WINNING TROPHIES IS FUN Arsenal kicked off the season exactly how champions should by beating Manchester City 3–0 at Wembley and lifting the Community Shield. Tabs and Kuziva sit down to unpack what the win actually means, how Arsenal looked, how City looked, and what this performance tells us heading into the Premier League opener. We talk through the feel of the day, the confidence boost, and why this fixture — friendly or not — matters more when you’re the reigning champions. There’s chat about the starting XI, the surprise absences, and how Arteta is juggling fitness, squad limits and early‑season preparation. We break down the big themes from the match, the sharpness of key players, the standout performances from Ødegaard and Tzolis, and MLS' mentality and what a difference a Raya makes. We also touch on what City looked like under their new manager, and why they never really threatened. We round things off with a look at the tactical patterns, the right‑side dominance, the pace issue in midfield, and what this game hinted about the opening weeks of the season — especially with Saliba, Timber, Saka and Rice still building fitness. There’s a final detour into the other part of the Arsenal matchday experience — the ticketing website. Tabs and Kuziva chat about how poor it is for a club like Arsenal to not be able to have a fit for purpose ticketing website and why it's so disrespectful to the fans who spend so much time effort and money trying to support The Arsenal; something needs to be done, it's embarrassing!It’s a relaxed, celebratory review of a comfortable win, a trophy lift, and a reminder that Arsenal are starting the season with momentum, swagger and depth. COYG. ---- Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app. Find us on socials: @thegroveafc This is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! ---- Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafc Find us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafc Email us here: thegrovepodcast@outlook.com #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaard Arsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (VIDEO EDIT)

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  Episode #196

  196 | Pre Season Is Done: Are We Ready? Probably Not

  Aug 13, 20261h 43m

  Pre‑Season Is Over… Now What? Tabs is back from holiday and pre‑season is finally done. The games were flat, the heatwave was ridiculous, and half the squad is still recovering from the longest World Cup ever but now things get serious. Jamie joins to break down what we learned, what we didn’t, and what actually matters heading into the new Premier League season. Pre‑Season Overview Arsenal beat Girona, lost to Betis and Dortmund, drew with Como, and played a behind‑closed‑doors friendly. With so many players away, pre‑season was more about fitness than form. Hale End kids like MLS, Dowman, Salmon and Nwaneri impressed, while Tzolis looked the most “ready” of the new faces. Highlights & Lowlights Tzolis’ versatility, two‑footedness and set‑piece quality stood out. Ben White’s return was important given Timber and Saliba’s absences. Meslier looked sharp and has likely overtaken Kepa as No.2. Defensive shakiness vs Betis and Dortmund was noted but contextualised; missing Rice, Saka, Saliba, Timber, Raya, Ødegaard and more. Transfers & Squad Shape This is where things get interesting. Bruno Guimarães arrives as a major reinforcement, giving Arsenal a midfield of Bruno, Merino, Zubimendi and MLS before Rice even returns . We discuss what Bruno actually offers; progression, aggression, end product, and the ability to play with or instead of Rice. MLS is now a genuine midfield option, not just a cameo kid. His presence changes rotation, changes depth, but is he surplus to requirements? Do we cash in? Rumours of touting to Chelsea & Man Utd ... there's no smoke without fire. Hale End bond v The Business of Football. Martinelli’s situation gets a proper look too: why his PL output dipped, why his Champions League numbers were elite, and why the tactical environment last season didn’t suit him. With Bruno, Calafiori, Ødegaard and Havertz all fit, we talk about whether Martinelli could bounce back or do we cash in for a decent fee? We also cover the right‑hand side of defence: Mosquera + White will be the pairing until Saliba and Timber return. We talk about how that might hold up, and what type of reinforcements may be needed Are Arsenal Ready? Probably not fully; but neither is anyone else. The World Cup has left the entire league undercooked. Arsenal’s opening fixtures (Coventry, Villa, Chelsea, Brighton, Sunderland) will require patience and smart rotation. The key is not giving rivals a leg‑up and managing fitness carefully. Nine or ten points from the first five games, plus beating Chelsea, would be a strong start. Community Shield Preview Still technically pre‑season, but a useful test. Arsenal will be leggy, City will be leggy, and the result won’t define anything but it will be fun to win and will give clues about early‑season combinations. Closing Pre‑season is done. The real stuff starts now. Arsenal look settled, experienced, and ready to grind through the early fixtures before hitting stride. As always: like, subscribe, follow @thegroveafc, and enjoy the ride. COYG. ---- Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app. Find us on socials: @thegroveafc This is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! ---- Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafc Find us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafc Email us here: thegrovepodcast@outlook.com #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaard Arsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (VIDEO EDIT)

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  Episode #195

  195 | Easy Win Kicks Off Arsenal's Pre-Season

  Aug 2, 202651 min

  "COSTA BRAVA CHAMPIONS" - YOU'LL NEVER SING THAT!!! Episode 195 reviews Arsenal’s first proper outing of the summer a comfortable, confident 4–1 win over Girona that officially kicks off pre‑season and the march toward club football world domination . Tabs is joined by Ian (@arsecannonpics) to break down the match, the Hale End takeover, the transfer noise and what’s coming next. The pair dig into: Girona Review A strong starting XI mixed non‑World Cup players with early returners, and it was great to see Ben White back after his injury scare. Timber’s continued absence remains a worry, but this game offered important minutes for players who will be covering early‑season gaps. Highlights & Lowlights Dowman stole the show with an assist and a goal. Tzolis looked lively and confident on the left. Meslier made sharp saves (despite Perry Groves calling him “Kepa” all night). Hale End kids impressed across the board.Lowlights: Nelson and Vieira still floating around the fringes. Match Breakdown Havertz opened the scoring after a brilliant Dowman turn and pass. Tzolis added a second with a deflected finish. Girona pulled one back from a corner before Dowman made it 3–1 with a composed strike. Jesus capitalised on Ben White’s tackle to make it 4–1. The game fizzled into fitness‑mode once the conveyor belt of subs arrived. Transfers Bruno Guimarães — Deal close: £70m + add‑ons. Medical reportedly imminent. He brings passion, energy, leadership, and title hunger. Newcastle look like they’re imploding — manager gone, best players sold, Tindall out. Could be a very funny season up there. Vinícius Júnior — Madrid’s final offer is on the table. Vini reportedly interested in Arsenal’s proposal. Now it’s down to who blinks first. Dreaming is allowed. Nørgaard — Off to Everton for £7m. Under‑used but a great character. 101 Premier League minutes → Premier League champion. Wish him well. MLS Rumours — Manchester United “enquired”. Arsenal politely told them to absolutely do one. Costa Brava Cup: one trophy down, five to go. More pre‑season action coming after the Como match. Like, subscribe, follow @thegroveafc, and keep spreading the word; listener numbers are growing fast. COYG. ---- Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app. Find us on socials: @thegroveafc This is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! ---- Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafc Find us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafc Email us here: thegrovepodcast@outlook.com #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaard Arsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (VIDEO EDIT)

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  Episode #194

  194 | Veni, "Vini", Vici?

  Jul 29, 20261h 10m

  I CAME, I VIN N IED, I CONQUERED Episode 194 dives straight into the biggest, loudest, most ambitious rumour of Arsenal’s summer: Vinícius Júnior to Arsenal . Tabs is joined by Kusiva to unpack the madness, the hope, the implications, and the tiny sliver of possibility that has sent the fanbase into meltdown. The pair explore: ​is Vinícius actually that good? ​why he doesn’t always “pop” on screen compared to Mbappé, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia ​his outrageous Real Madrid numbers: goals, assists, Champions League output ​the “big‑game player” factor and why Arsenal desperately need one ​how he fits Arteta’s structure + the flair Arsenal currently lack ​why this is a once‑in‑a‑generation market opportunity ​the Real Madrid contract stalemate, Mourinho factor, and the club’s financial squeeze ​whether Arsenal are being used… or whether there’s a real opening ​what signing Vinícius would say about Arsenal’s ambition, identity, and place in world football ​the dynasty conversation: what comes after winning the league ​can Arsenal afford to chase a unicorn without missing out elsewhere? ​how Berta’s “spinning plates” approach applies to elite targets ​the ego dynamics of second‑choice players like Barcola ​whether Arsenal must stay in the race until the very last second ​the commercial explosion if Vinícius ever walked into the Armoury ​why Arsenal — not City, not PSG — are the only realistic destination outside Madrid ​Tzolis, Martinelli, squad depth, and the left‑side rebuild ​Bruno Guimarães inching close ... or is it? ​the wider strategy: ceiling‑raisers vs floor‑raisers ​how Arsenal’s status as Premier League champions changes the market Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app. Find us on socials: @thegroveafc This is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! ---- Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafc Find us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafc Email us here: thegrovepodcast@outlook.com #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaard Arsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (VIDEO EDIT)

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