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  • The Grove - An Arsenal Podcast

    🎧 193 | Arsenal Win The World Cup & Transfer Chat

    2026/07/21 | 1h 18 mins.
    WC26 Ends, Arsenal Begins: Pre‑Season Starts & Transfer Talk Heats Up
    Episode 193 marks the end of a eventful, colourful, occasionally ridiculous World Cup and the start of something far more important: Arsenal’s pre‑season. Tabs and Andy dive into the tournament’s finale, Spain’s deserved triumph, Argentina’s shithousery, and the Arsenal angles that matter now the dust has settled.
    The pair break down:
    why Spain were the most complete team in the tournament

    the Arsenal lens: Merino’s impact, Zubimendi’s minutes, Raya’s cones

    the missed Merino header that had every Arsenal fan out of their seat

    Argentina’s approach, the Enzo meltdown, and the post‑match chaos

    the Americanised halftime circus and the Infantino–Trump sideshow

    Tuchel’s semi‑final disasterclass

    the utterly pointless “bronze medal match”

    Saka and Rice starting in Miami heat — and why it infuriated Arsenal fans

    the wider question: should players self‑exclude from meaningless internationals?

    familiar and unfamiliar faces returning to Sobha

    who looks fit, who looks tired, and who looks very tanned

    early impressions of the squad before the internationals return

    what Arteta will prioritise in the first two weeks

    the latest whispers, links and movement

    who might be sold, who might arrive, and what positions need urgency

    how the World Cup has delayed or complicated certain deals

    the big question: are Arsenal moving fast enough?

    It’s a mix of World Cup fallout, Arsenal pre‑season excitement, transfer speculation, and a healthy dose of Grove‑style honesty.
    WC26 is over. Arsenal’s summer starts now.
    🔴 Spain’s World Cup Win⚪ England’s Bronze Match & Arsenal Concerns🔴 Arsenal Pre‑Season Begins⚪ Transfer Talk & Summer Rumours--
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    This is The Grove, and everyone is welcome.
    COME ON YOU GUNNERS!
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    🔴 #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
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    🎧 192 | Transfer Special: In Berta We Trust?

    2026/07/13 | 1h 29 mins.
    In Berta We Trust… Or Do We?
    Episode 192 checks in on Arsenal’s summer, the rumours, the silence, the anxiety, and the growing debate around how the club is operating in the market. Tabs is joined by Andy to sift through the latest transfer noise, the World Cup distractions, and the big question hovering over the fanbase: do we actually trust Andrea Berta to run this window?
    The pair dig into:
    The latest from the World Cup
    Scotland’s exit and the “fear factor” conversation

    how DRC, Cabo Verde and Curaçao exposed Scotland’s approach

    England’s run, Bellingham’s star power, and the spider‑cam controversy

    Rice’s illness, Saka’s managed minutes, Madueke’s criticism

    Transfers, Rumours & Market Mood
    the slow start to Arsenal’s window and why fans are twitching
    3rd choice keep good, 2nd choce keeper bad
    the Trossard sale and what it signals for the left side

    the ongoing links to Rogers, Barcola, Tzolis, Guimares and others

    how injuries at the World Cup complicate early‑season planning

    whether Arsenal can afford to wait… or need to act now

    the contrast between Arsenal’s patience and other clubs’ early moves

    the “depth vs. ceiling” debate heading into a title defence

    Berta's Business
    whether last summer’s window was genuinely good or simply “good enough”

    how much of that window was actually Berta’s work

    the tension between discipline and dithering

    the HandOfArsenal thread that lit up the fanbase

    whether Arsenal are moving like Premier League champions… or like a club still scared of overspending

    and ultimately: is Berta’s approach the right one for a title defence?

    It’s a mix of transfer talk, World Cup fallout, squad planning, and a philosophical debate at the heart of the summer:
    In Berta we trust… or do we?
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    Find us on socials: @thegroveafc
    This is The Grove, and everyone is welcome.
    COME ON YOU GUNNERS!
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    🔴 #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
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    🎧 191 | Inside Arsenal’s Medical Overhaul & Early Season Concerns

    2026/07/05 | 1h 17 mins.
    Get the lowdown on the Medical staff changes & How the World Cup will impact pre-season and the opening games of the season.
    Episode 191 digs into one of the most important — and least understood — parts of Arsenal’s off‑season: the sweeping changes to the club’s medical and performance department. Tabs is joined by friend of the pod Dr. Andrew Mitchell, a sports‑science academic and biomechanics specialist who has worked with Arsenal’s medical team, to unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes.
    Together they explore:
    the departures of key medical and performance staff

    the arrivals of Abrantes, Angulo, Gomez and others

    what these roles actually do day‑to‑day

    how decisions are made around fitness, load, recovery and return‑to‑play

    why injuries have been such a persistent issue

    how much responsibility lies with the medical team vs. Arteta

    the “red zone”, repeat‑sprint demands, travel load and matchday intensity

    the World Cup effect: Rice’s ice packs, Saka’s training issues, and what this means for August

    why Arsenal may need “bodies” early in the season before the main XI is fully available

    how the new structure might improve resilience, rehab and long‑term player availability

    Plus: reaction to Trossard’s departure, what it means for the left side, and how Arsenal might rebuild that part of the attack.
    It’s detailed, educational, honest and packed with insight — the kind of episode that makes you smarter about the game and what actually goes into keeping elite footballers fit.

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    This is The Grove, and everyone is welcome.
    COME ON YOU GUNNERS!
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    🔴 #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
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    🎧 190 | USA's World Cup Fever & Arsenal’s Stateside Explosion

    2026/07/02 | 1h 26 mins.
    Stars, Stripes & The Arsenal: World Cup Buzz & Arsenal's Fandom in American
    Episode 190 dives into the heart of the World Cup in North America — how it’s being received, how it’s transforming football culture in the US, and how Arsenal’s American fanbase is exploding in real time. Tabs is joined by New Jersey‑based substack writer and massive Arsenal supporter Carla Espinal, whose work on Football Without Borders has become essential reading for anyone interested in the sport’s global growth & being an Arsenal fan in the US.
    Together they explore:
    the USMNT’s dramatic run to the Round of 16

    Balogun’s red card, resilience, and the team’s new identity

    Pochettino’s impact and why the US finally feels “connected” to its national team

    the massive surge in American viewership — and why the Premier League will be the biggest winner

    the atmosphere in US cities: flags, shirts, fan zones, and football everywhere

    the World Cup’s cultural takeover of baseball stadiums, bars, and neighbourhoods

    the darker side: immigration issues, ICE fears, ticket price gouging, and FIFA’s manipulation of resale markets

    how Messi, MLS, and potential moves for US stars could reshape the league

    what it’s really like to be an Arsenal fan in America — especially now that Arsenal are champions

    It’s insightful, global, political, cultural, and very Arsenal — a look at how the world’s biggest tournament is reshaping football in the United States and pulling Arsenal deeper into the American sporting landscape.
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    This is The Grove, and everyone is welcome.
    COME ON YOU GUNNERS!
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    Caral Espinal: @carlaespinal (Instagram & Threads) - https://footballwithoutborders.substack.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
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    🎧 189 | 2026/27 Fixtures: Arsenal's Road to Back‑to‑Back

    2026/06/23 | 1h 13 mins.
    THE FIXTURES ARE OUT & BEFORE YOU KNOW IT WE'LL BE DEFENDING OUR TITLE
    Episode 189 looks ahead to Arsenal’s title defence as the 2026/27 Premier League fixtures drop and Tabs and Andy dive into them.
    The FA have once again conspired against Arsenal by forcing us to play every team home and away. Outrageous. But we analyse it anyway.
    The pair break down:
    the opening run, the tricky patches, the festive chaos

    the Community Shield vs City (how much do we actually care?)

    where the Champions League and domestic cups might collide

    the impact of the World Cup on squad availability and early‑season rhythm

    the games that jump out, the away days to circle, and the moments that feel like title‑deciders

    how the World Cup has (or hasn’t) grabbed us so far

    Scotland’s campaign, England’s form, and the Arsenal players involved

    the injury fears, the scheduling madness, and the countdown to pre‑season

    The fixtures are out.The countdown begins.Fifty‑odd days until we go again.

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    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!

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    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
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About 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!
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