Are Arsenal ready to topple Man City?

The Athletic FC Podcast

08/05/24

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Despite going close in each of the past two seasons, Arsenal have ultimately finished both empty-handed.

So is this the season Mikel Arteta finally delivers the Premier League title?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Art De Roche as well as Handbrake Off regular and former Arsenal winger Adrian Clarke to assess Arsenal's title chances ahead of the new season.

Italian football correspondent James Horncastle also shares his thoughts on the Gunners move for Riccardo Calafiori following his move to North London from Bologna.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Art De Roche and Adrian Clarke

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producer: Guy Clarke

Riccardo Calafiori, Arsenal’s new defender who got lifts from De Rossi and models his game on Stones - The Athletic

The five games Arsenal failed to score in last season: What lessons can be learned - The Athletic

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