E256: "Embarrassing" - Arsenal's Transfer Window Verdict, Deadline Day Chaos & Man Utd's Handball Controversy (Week in Football)

The transfer window is closed, and Arsenal’s summer comes under the microscope. After a window that strengthened several areas of the squad but left major questions around the attack, we assess the business, the decisions behind it and whether Arsenal ultimately did enough.

There is also plenty to unpack from a chaotic Premier League deadline day, with major moves across the division, clubs taking significant risks and several deals producing more questions than answers.

Before that, WATG takes us around the latest Premier League results, while After Review focuses on another controversial weekend for refereeing and VAR — including Manchester United’s handball incident, simulation, second-yellow decisions and the continuing debate over consistency.

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Chapters:

(00:00) - Arteta's Non-Negotiables & Intro
(01:05) - WATG: Liverpool Drop Points & City Cruise
(02:51) - After Review: Ref Comms, Handball & Consistency
(07:05) - Manchester United's Handball Controversy
(13:00) - Liverpool Penalty & Late Goalkeeper Challenges
(17:53) - Simulation, Second Yellows & Refereeing Consistency
(22:11) - VAR, Second Yellows & the KMI Panel
(23:20) - Arsenal's Transfer Window Verdict
(24:32) - Justin & Elliot Rate Arsenal's Window
(28:36) - Berta Under Pressure
(36:00) - "Embarrassing": Arsenal's Failed Attacking Upgrade
(44:11) - Manchester City's Deadline Day Spending
(46:30) - Liverpool's Unbalanced Transfer Window
(53:00) - Tottenham's Deadline Day Gamble
(56:55) - Balogun, Fofana & Deadline Day Chaos
(01:00:42) - Grealish to Everton & Other Late Moves
(01:03:30) - Manchester United's New Signing & Final Thoughts
(01:04:56) - Outro & Chelsea Preview