The Loose Cannon Podcast

Madrid Put To The Sword

Arsenal ripped Atlético Madrid apart after half-time, turning a tight first half into a one-sided rout. Gabriel opened the scoring with a powerful header, sparking a rapid sequence of goals that left the visitors reeling.In a brutal six-minute spell, Myles Lewis-Skelly set up Gabriel Martinelli, Viktor Gyökeres bundled in a deflected volley, and then converted a Rice set-piece rebound to make it 4-0. The Emirates erupted as Arsenal ran riot and Jan Oblak was repeatedly tested.The win kept Arsenal's perfect group record and extended their Champions League home clean-sheet run under Arteta. Next up: Crystal Palace at the Emirates.

Gunners Make Mockery Of Madrid

Arsenal turned a tense first half into a rout after the break, ripping Atlético Madrid apart in a furious second-half burst to win 4-0. Gabriel opened the scoring early in the half before a six-minute flurry sealed the game.Myles Lewis-Skelly and Gabriel set up Martinelli for the second, then Ebere Eze’s volley deflected to Viktor Gyökeres for a scrappy third, and Gyökeres finished again from a Declan Rice set-piece to make it 4-0.The result was a complete statement: a clean sheet at the Emirates, continued Champions League dominance under Mikel Arteta, a perfect group record and a 100-win milestone as Arsenal head into their next Premier League clash with swagger.

Even VAR can’t stop us this time!

Leandro Trossard's second-half finish broke a drab first 45 minutes as Arsenal edged Fulham 1-0 at Craven Cottage. The goal came from a clever corner routine and relieved growing tension for the visitors.A potential penalty for a foul on Bukayo Saka was overturned after a lengthy VAR review, while Gabriel and Saliba delivered another disciplined defensive display to secure a clean sheet.The win pushes Arsenal back to the top of the table. Attention now turns to a busy run of fixtures, including Atlético Madrid in the Champions League and domestic cup and league tests at the Emirates.

Pens & Knees @ Arsenal

Bukayo Saka calmly took Arsenal's decisive penalty at the Emirates, asserting himself as the club's go-to taker despite pre-match talk about Viktor Gyökeres.Gyökeres has gone several games without scoring but remains influential by drawing defenders and creating space for the front three, while teammates back his eventual return to form.Captain Martin Ødegaard left the match with an MCL issue and will miss Norway's fixtures as he recovers; Arsenal still ride a four-game winning run under Mikel Arteta's momentum.

Greek Tragedy? Not For Arsenal’s Players!

Arsenal hosted Olympiacos in the Champions League, rotated several players and still secured a 2-0 victory at the Emirates. The win continued Arsenal's strong run against the Greek side.Viktor Gyökeres powered forward to create the opening chance, with Gabriel Martinelli finishing the rebound. David Raya produced a crucial full‑stretch save to deny Daniel Podence, while Leandro Trossard had several wasted opportunities.Bukayo Saka came off the bench late, nutmegged the goalkeeper to make it 2-0 and seal the win. Arsenal controlled the match and now turn their attention to a Premier League clash with West Ham.

200 Not Out

Arsenal beat West Ham 2–0 at the Emirates to reclaim top spot. Declan Rice scored against his former club while the Gunners largely controlled the match.Milestones stole the show: Bukayo Saka made his 200th Premier League appearance and reached 100 goal involvements, and Mikel Arteta marked his 300th game in charge (177 wins).Eberechi Eze returned but missed a big chance, VAR ruled out a second Arsenal goal, Odegaard went off with a knee knock, and West Ham finished with no shots on target. Arsenal now have a two-week break before fixtures against Fulham, Atlético Madrid and Crystal Palace.

Curse Of The Ex Wrecks Geordies

Arsenal looked set to leave St James' with nothing as Newcastle dominated long spells and goalkeeper Nick Pope produced a string of outstanding saves. Mikel Merino haunted his former club by heading home to level the game, and it felt like the visitors would settle for a draw.Deep into stoppage time, Martin Ødegaard delivered a perfect corner and Gabriel Magalhães rose above the chaos to head home in the 96th minute, securing a dramatic away win. The late winner tightened the title race and underlined Arsenal's set-piece strength this season.Key takeaways: a dramatic stoppage-time winner, standout goalkeeping from Pope, Merino as a threat from headers, and Arsenal now turning late moments into victories — with Olympiacos and West Ham up next.

Ode To Joy @ Geordieland? & Stayliba!

Arteta says Martin Ødegaard could start against Newcastle after only two days of training, a risky call that could make or break Arsenal's outing at St James' Park.William Saliba commits to a five-year deal, turning down Barcelona and Real Madrid and cementing Arsenal's defensive spine and long-term ambitions.Jared Gillett returns to VAR duty, reigniting worries about officiating consistency as the club chases major silverware.This episode breaks down the gamble on fitness, the significance of Saliba's signing, and the looming refereeing controversy.