Show Notes
In this episode I'm joined by Harry Symeou to discuss Arsenal's midweek elimination from the Carabao Cup at the hands of League Two Fleetwood Town. We chat about the team selection, the goal we conceded, and the goal we scored before the conversation widens out into questions about the team's attacking potency, in particular the roles of Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres, and whether the club need to be active in the January transfer window to bolster the forward line. We also chat about the red card issued to Max Dowman, the decision to appeal it, Mikel Arteta's reaction on the sideline when the 16 year old trudged off the pitch, the penalty shoot-out, and lots more.
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