In this episode we look back at Saturday’s 3-2 win over Bournemouth. We discuss Gabriel’s unusual mistake that gave the home side the lead, then explore his reaction and what it says about him as a player and leader. Credit must go to Bournemouth for how difficult they made it in the first half, before Declan Rice’s brace in the second half put us in a dominant position. Eli Junior Kroupi pulled one back thanks to a wobbly ball, but Arsenal saw the game out comfortably enough and we talk about how recent experiences of dealing with a one-goal lead may have played a role for us. There’s also talk of other results and goings-on in the Premier League this weekend, before answering questions about Ethan Nwaneri after he failed to make the squad, another 0-minute match for Eberechi Eze, the growing importance and influence of Declan Rice, Piero Hincapie and much more.
Here is Tim’s column about Eze – https://arseblog.com/2026/01/eze-come-eze-go-2/
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