Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roche join Ian Stone to look ahead to the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday.

The panel discuss the confidence level of the squad after winning the Premier League, how Arsenal’s defence can nullify the oppositions strengths, comparing both teams Champions League campaigns, their preferred starting lineups, getting used to how good Arsenal are right now, what winning the Champions League would mean, Declan Rice being a key player in this game and touch on his class after his message to West Ham following their relegation.

Plus, the panel respond to listener messages and we hear from Quentin in Paris in this week’s instalment of ‘Up Your Arsenal’.

If you like the panel’s song choices, check out the ‘Now that’s what I call Handbrake’ playlist on both Spotify and Apple Music and listen to them all there:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6cgJk1eJwQBmiUJlSFZMJN?si=pMHHbBb8S8Ky5LtlKp7pHw&pi=Rra8NSxDRVm58&nd=1&dlsi=62f2d7c1c10045ac

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/now-thats-what-i-call-handbrake/pl.u-d2b00jZuDxWk6P

Producer: Robby Williams
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Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke and Art de Roche join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s final league game and 2-1 win against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

The panel reflect on a joyous day as Arsenal lifted the Premier League trophy, this special group of players, finishing the season with the best disciplinary record, continued praise for the job that Arteta has done, Dowman breaking yet another record, Jesus’ impact since arriving on what might potentially be his last appearance, Merino’s return from injury and Eze’s incredible reception as he returned to Selhurst Park a champion.

Plus, the panel respond to listener messages and reflect on the celebrations of Arsenal fans around the world.

If you like the panel’s song choices, check out the ‘Now that’s what I call Handbrake’ playlist on both Spotify and Apple Music and listen to them all there:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6cgJk1eJwQBmiUJlSFZMJN?si=pMHHbBb8S8Ky5LtlKp7pHw&pi=Rra8NSxDRVm58&nd=1&dlsi=62f2d7c1c10045ac

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/now-thats-what-i-call-handbrake/pl.u-d2b00jZuDxWk6P

Producer: Robby Williams
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, Art de Roché and James McNicholas join Ian Stone for the end of season awards.

The panel choose their goal of the season, game of the season, moment of the season, worst moment of the season, the moment they’d change, save of the season, signing of the season, most improved player and player of the season.

Plus, the panel reflect on Mikel Arteta’s first press conference as a champion, briefly look ahead to the final game of the season against Crystal Palace and we hear a snippet of when Art spoke to Mikel Merino.

If you like the panel’s song choices, check out the ‘Now that’s what I call Handbrake’ playlist on both Spotify and Apple Music and listen to them all there:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6cgJk1eJwQBmiUJlSFZMJN?si=pMHHbBb8S8Ky5LtlKp7pHw&pi=Rra8NSxDRVm58&nd=1&dlsi=62f2d7c1c10045ac

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/now-thats-what-i-call-handbrake/pl.u-d2b00jZuDxWk6P

Producer: Robby Williams
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal are Premier League champions.

Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke and Art de Roche join Ian Stone to reflect on the club's first title in 22 years.

The panel reflect on how they’re feeling the morning after, the celebrations outside the stadium, the communal experience of the fans celebrating together all over the world, avoiding final day anxiety, similarities to the 1989 title celebrations, paying tribute to Mikel Arteta for what he’s done for the club in his first managerial club, the player celebrations and showing they have the bottle to get over the line.

If you like the panel’s song choices, check out the ‘Now that’s what I call Handbrake’ playlist on both Spotify and Apple Music and listen to them all there:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6cgJk1eJwQBmiUJlSFZMJN?si=pMHHbBb8S8Ky5LtlKp7pHw&pi=Rra8NSxDRVm58&nd=1&dlsi=62f2d7c1c10045ac

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/now-thats-what-i-call-handbrake/pl.u-d2b00jZuDxWk6P

Producer: Robby Williams
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Lawrence, Art de Roché and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss on Arsenal’s 1-0 win against Burnley on Monday night.

The panel reflect on the scenes at the end of the game as the fans celebrated the team, the evolution of Arteta’s relationship with the fans, Saka’s perfect delivery for the goal, the atmosphere in Emirates Stadium, Arsenal's excellence in defending as a unit to see out 1-0 wins, Rice’s inspiring presence all season, Havertz’s incredible leap to score and whether he was lucky not to be sent off.

Plus, they respond to listener messages, discuss the title race and reflect on the journey that takes Arsenal to potentially one game away from the League title.

If you like the panel’s song choices, check out the ‘Now that’s what I call Handbrake’ playlist on both Spotify and Apple Music and listen to them all there:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6cgJk1eJwQBmiUJlSFZMJN?si=pMHHbBb8S8Ky5LtlKp7pHw&pi=Rra8NSxDRVm58&nd=1&dlsi=62f2d7c1c10045ac

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/now-thats-what-i-call-handbrake/pl.u-d2b00jZuDxWk6P

Producer: Robby Williams
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.