Show Notes
It’s been a winning week for Arsenal! Laura and Rory are here to look back on our preseason victories over Paris FC and Manchester City, where there were two late winners and plenty of new faces got minutes off the bench. Now, with Charlton up next in the final pre-season friendly, what do they still need to show?
Elsewhere, Renée Slegers seems to be happy with her squad, but with the transfer window closing soon, Rory can't help but feel there may still be some work to do. At least Arsenal’s new set-piece coach Nikita Runnacles could bring some joy...
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