Crowd Duels - An Arsenal Podcast
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Hosted by lifelong Arsenal fans Andrew and Robbie, Crowd Duels is your go-to podcast for everything Arsenal.
Hosted by lifelong Arsenal fans Andrew and Robbie, Crowd Duels is your go-to podcast for everything Arsenal.
Our corners have so much aura now that our two smallest players can bounce headers between each other for the goal. Football can be hilarious
January 20, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Our corners have so much aura now that our two smallest players can bounce headers between each other for the goal. Football can be hilarious
This is something we talked about on the most recent pod - it's the scars from past seasons, not this season, and the false lazy narratives are flying about everywhere!
On the failing to capitalize on City Dropping points narrative here is how things stack up.
Arsenal have had the opportunity 8 times, they have gotten max points 5 times, and picked up points 6 times. So they are 6/8 on picking up points
cont.
Arsenal have had the opportunity 8 times, they have gotten max points 5 times, and picked up points 6 times. So they are 6/8 on picking up points
cont.
January 19, 2026 at 8:05 PM
This is something we talked about on the most recent pod - it's the scars from past seasons, not this season, and the false lazy narratives are flying about everywhere!
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My new long-read is out. Something for everybody: "the next five actions," the hidden layers of football athleticism, what happened against Liverpool, the new midfield geometry, box arrivals, promising Eze undercurrents, fresh defensive tweaks, and the Return of the Kai.
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On "the next five actions," the hidden layers of football athleticism, what happened against Liverpool, Arsenal’s new midfield geometry, box arrivals, fresh defensive tweaks, and the Return of the Kai
billycarpenter.substack.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:04 PM
My new long-read is out. Something for everybody: "the next five actions," the hidden layers of football athleticism, what happened against Liverpool, the new midfield geometry, box arrivals, promising Eze undercurrents, fresh defensive tweaks, and the Return of the Kai.
Boy howdy is it fun to talk about the Arsenal at the moment. Catch up on our musings!
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3-2 win and dropped points all around us
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January 5, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Boy howdy is it fun to talk about the Arsenal at the moment. Catch up on our musings!
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Brighton wrap up, Villa preview and an Arsenal ABC - Yes it's a holiday pod!
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Aston Villa preview
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December 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Brighton wrap up, Villa preview and an Arsenal ABC - Yes it's a holiday pod!
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Oo so close, I dared not predict a Jesus start but had been secretly hoping! COYG!
We've got an Everton Pod cooking, just some audio issues to resolve. In the meantime, for no real reason, my predicted lineup v Palace:
Kepa
Timber - Saliba - Calafiori - MLS
Norgaard
Eze - Merino
Madueke - Gyokeres - Martinelli
Hoping that Rice/Zubi/Saka get a rest, and that Jesus can get a cameo
Kepa
Timber - Saliba - Calafiori - MLS
Norgaard
Eze - Merino
Madueke - Gyokeres - Martinelli
Hoping that Rice/Zubi/Saka get a rest, and that Jesus can get a cameo
December 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Oo so close, I dared not predict a Jesus start but had been secretly hoping! COYG!
We've got an Everton Pod cooking, just some audio issues to resolve. In the meantime, for no real reason, my predicted lineup v Palace:
Kepa
Timber - Saliba - Calafiori - MLS
Norgaard
Eze - Merino
Madueke - Gyokeres - Martinelli
Hoping that Rice/Zubi/Saka get a rest, and that Jesus can get a cameo
Kepa
Timber - Saliba - Calafiori - MLS
Norgaard
Eze - Merino
Madueke - Gyokeres - Martinelli
Hoping that Rice/Zubi/Saka get a rest, and that Jesus can get a cameo
December 23, 2025 at 9:50 AM
We've got an Everton Pod cooking, just some audio issues to resolve. In the meantime, for no real reason, my predicted lineup v Palace:
Kepa
Timber - Saliba - Calafiori - MLS
Norgaard
Eze - Merino
Madueke - Gyokeres - Martinelli
Hoping that Rice/Zubi/Saka get a rest, and that Jesus can get a cameo
Kepa
Timber - Saliba - Calafiori - MLS
Norgaard
Eze - Merino
Madueke - Gyokeres - Martinelli
Hoping that Rice/Zubi/Saka get a rest, and that Jesus can get a cameo
Ho ho ho it's the Christmas Predictions pod! Who's the grinch and who's predicting some Christmas cheer? Find out now!
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Christmas predictions
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December 20, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Ho ho ho it's the Christmas Predictions pod! Who's the grinch and who's predicting some Christmas cheer? Find out now!
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Just to bring the mood back down, reflect on a defeat for the first time in a while: open.spotify.com/episode/44wt...
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December 10, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Just to bring the mood back down, reflect on a defeat for the first time in a while: open.spotify.com/episode/44wt...
New pod is live, where we talk about Chelsea and try not to let it ruin the glory of the Bayern game!
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Weekend round up
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December 3, 2025 at 2:59 AM
New pod is live, where we talk about Chelsea and try not to let it ruin the glory of the Bayern game!
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New pod is liiiiiive: open.spotify.com/episode/6HCk...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:11 AM
New pod is liiiiiive: open.spotify.com/episode/6HCk...
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Unsurprisingly a very fun pod to record today! Should be out soon; in the meantime:
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HARVEY BARNES EQUALISER (whisper commentary)
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November 23, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Unsurprisingly a very fun pod to record today! Should be out soon; in the meantime:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJIV...
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The difference in these triple-subs tells you exactly who is taking this comp seriously.
October 29, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The difference in these triple-subs tells you exactly who is taking this comp seriously.
As expected, the massive rotation having some teething and connectivity issues, but some very bright sparks. Brighton could be three up if they were a bit more ruthless on the break - wonder if they'll regret having rotated so much as well?
October 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
As expected, the massive rotation having some teething and connectivity issues, but some very bright sparks. Brighton could be three up if they were a bit more ruthless on the break - wonder if they'll regret having rotated so much as well?
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Ooo it's another fun pod! Reflect on an epic week for the Arsenal and try to contain your enthusiasm 😀
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Back to back wins and the weekend review
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October 29, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Ooo it's another fun pod! Reflect on an epic week for the Arsenal and try to contain your enthusiasm 😀
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I switched streams just after half-time - you're all welcome. Looking forward to podding about this on Monday! Apologies for the late pod this week, we've had technical difficulties (laptops and water don't mix, kids!). But it should be up soon!
October 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I switched streams just after half-time - you're all welcome. Looking forward to podding about this on Monday! Apologies for the late pod this week, we've had technical difficulties (laptops and water don't mix, kids!). But it should be up soon!
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In this long-read, I wanted to explore the mental and physical demands of the modern player, how Arsenal are evolving in attack (less width, more box swarming), Timber’s increasing attacking output, and much more.
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The mental load of a modern player, and how Arsenal are changing in attack to swarm the box in numbers
billycarpenter.substack.com
October 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
In this long-read, I wanted to explore the mental and physical demands of the modern player, how Arsenal are evolving in attack (less width, more box swarming), Timber’s increasing attacking output, and much more.
No pod this week, Robbie's moving house! But we'll hopefully have a bumper IB pod where we can look back and forward, and revel in our league position
October 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
No pod this week, Robbie's moving house! But we'll hopefully have a bumper IB pod where we can look back and forward, and revel in our league position
100, 200, 300 - and then the all important 1 point clear. Good day for numbers at the Arsenal!
October 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM
100, 200, 300 - and then the all important 1 point clear. Good day for numbers at the Arsenal!
Newcastle reaction pod is live! Finishers doing the job, actually taking advantage of rivals dropping points - optimism abounds!
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September 30, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Newcastle reaction pod is live! Finishers doing the job, actually taking advantage of rivals dropping points - optimism abounds!
open.spotify.com/episode/4CFv...
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There is very little room to debate Aitana Bonmati’s worthiness of the title of the best in the world, generally.
But after this year, it is a shock the Ballon d’Or did not go to Mariona Caldentey.
Bonmati’s win has exposed a flaw in the voting process, writes
@tamerra-griffin.bsky.social.
But after this year, it is a shock the Ballon d’Or did not go to Mariona Caldentey.
Bonmati’s win has exposed a flaw in the voting process, writes
@tamerra-griffin.bsky.social.
Aitana Bonmati’s third consecutive Ballon d’Or exposes voting flaws
Bonmantí is one of the best in the world, but that doesn't mean the door should be closed for players like Mariona Caldentey
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September 23, 2025 at 7:36 AM
There is very little room to debate Aitana Bonmati’s worthiness of the title of the best in the world, generally.
But after this year, it is a shock the Ballon d’Or did not go to Mariona Caldentey.
Bonmati’s win has exposed a flaw in the voting process, writes
@tamerra-griffin.bsky.social.
But after this year, it is a shock the Ballon d’Or did not go to Mariona Caldentey.
Bonmati’s win has exposed a flaw in the voting process, writes
@tamerra-griffin.bsky.social.
Sorry for no pod this week, I've been out with the flu. Will have a bumper pod next week.
Side note: Russo and Mariona were absolutely robbed, but well done to the Arsenal Women's team! What a season that was....
Side note: Russo and Mariona were absolutely robbed, but well done to the Arsenal Women's team! What a season that was....
September 23, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Sorry for no pod this week, I've been out with the flu. Will have a bumper pod next week.
Side note: Russo and Mariona were absolutely robbed, but well done to the Arsenal Women's team! What a season that was....
Side note: Russo and Mariona were absolutely robbed, but well done to the Arsenal Women's team! What a season that was....