The Loose Cannon Podcast

Eze Does It In NLD Style

Eberechi Eze stole the show in a seismic north London derby, scoring a stunning hat‑trick after Trossard opened the scoring to power Arsenal to a dominant win over Tottenham. Richarlison grabbed a late consolation, but it was an all‑Arsenal night as Eze completed a memorable comeback to his boyhood club.The hat‑trick was the first in this fixture in nearly 50 years and helped send Arsenal six points clear at the top. With momentum high, the Gunners now head into key matches against Bayern Munich in the Champions League and Chelsea in the league.

Mr Brobbey & Ex End Winning Run

Arsenal looked on course for a ninth straight win after Bukayo Saka equalised and Leandro Trossard put the visitors back ahead, but Brian Brobbey bundled home a 93rd-minute leveller to earn Sunderland a 2–2 draw. Ex-Gunner Dan Ballard had earlier ended David Raya’s 812-minute clean-sheet streak with Sunderland’s opener.The match swung from a sluggish first half to an intense second as Arsenal rallied after the break, but a chaotic stoppage-time moment involving Raya, Gabriel and Brobbey cost them two points. Key stats: first time conceding twice this season, first dropped points to a promoted side since May 2023, and Sunderland have now scored five stoppage-time goals this season.With an international break ahead, Arsenal must regroup quickly — a London derby with Tottenham, a Champions League clash with Bayern Munich and a trip to Chelsea follow, so tightening up late-game defending will be crucial if they want to stay in the title race.

Arsenal March On Without Gyo

Arsenal claimed a commanding 3-0 win in Prague as emergency striker Mikel Merino scored twice and Bukayo Saka opened the scoring from the spot, making it four wins from four in the Champions League.The defence kept a club-equalling run of eight consecutive clean sheets — a record stretching back to 1903 — while Merino’s form and Saka’s clinical finishing underlined Arsenal’s depth and composure.Teenage academy graduate Max Dowman (15 years, 308 days) became the youngest Champions League player, and the night also showcased other youngsters as Arteta rotated with confidence.Next up: a Premier League trip to Sunderland before a big home test against Bayern Munich after the international break.

Forever Young - Etched In Arsenal Folklore

This episode pays tribute to Arsenal cult hero Willie Young, recalling his bold move from Tottenham to Arsenal in 1977, his fearless defending alongside David O'Leary, and his role in Arsenal's late‑1970s success — including three FA Cup finals and the 1979 "Five‑Minute Final." Listeners hear about his combative style, the famous terrace chant, and the impact he had on teammates and fans.It also reflects on his life after football — spells at Nottingham Forest, Norwich, Brighton and Darlington, running a pub and a cattery — and offers condolences to his family as we remember a towering presence on and off the pitch.

Heading High

Arsenal dominated Turf Moor with two first-half headers from Viktor Gyökeres and Declan Rice, turning set-pieces and incisive counters into a 2-0 victory. The win extended their Premier League streak to five straight and kept a seventh consecutive clean sheet.Gabriel and Saliba were rock-solid at the back, David Raya barely troubled, while Trossard and the youngsters provided constant attacking threat. The match showcased Arsenal’s growing reliance on corners, counter-attacks and defensive steel.Up next: a Champions League trip to Slavia Prague on November 4, then a Premier League test at Sunderland on November 8.

The Kids Are Alright

Arsenal beat Brighton 2–0 in the Carabao Cup fourth round as Ethan Nwaneri opened the scoring and Bukayo Saka added a second after coming off the bench. Kepa Arrizabalaga impressed on his home debut with several key saves.The match featured the debut of 15-year-old Max Dowman and Andre Harriman-Annous, Arsenal’s 924th player, and marked the club’s 250th League Cup game. The win kept a sixth straight clean sheet and sets up a quarter-final tie with Crystal Palace.

Ex’s Jump Kick Fells Eagles

Ebere Eze, returning to haunt his former club, volleyed the only goal as Arsenal beat Crystal Palace to make it seven wins in a row and extend their lead at the top.The decisive moment came from a drilled set-piece routine — Declan Rice floated the ball, Gabriel nodded it on and Eze finished with a spectacular volley, turning boos into bedlam at the Emirates.Arsenal’s defence continues to dominate (ten clean sheets in 13), while their set-piece work is a season-long weapon. It was a cold, efficient victory that felt like championship football.Next up: Brighton in the Carabao Cup midweek, Burnley in the league, then Slavia Prague in the Champions League — the busy run continues.

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.