Arsenal's defence takes centre stage as Gabriel and Ezri Konsa provide the goals in a 2–0 victory over Everton at the Emirates. With another clean sheet and the return of Arsenal's set-piece threat, Elliot, Justin and JJ examine the strength of Mikel Arteta's back line, Gabriel's injury scare and the selection dilemma awaiting William Saliba's return.

But while the defenders are delivering at both ends, questions remain about Arsenal's attacking output. The lads discuss the team's tendency to ease off after taking the lead, the performances of Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze, and whether Kai Havertz or Viktor Gyökeres is the better fit up front. Martin Ødegaard's influence and Ben White's contribution also come under the microscope.

Elsewhere, refereeing consistency comes into focus following a series of contentious decisions, before He Said What? and a wider discussion about Arsenal's title credentials. The show closes with a look ahead to Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup, including the case for giving academy players their opportunity.

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Chapters:

(00:00) - Arteta's Non-Negotiables & Intro
(01:20) - 1-0 | Ezri Konsa Converts the Set-Piece Scramble
(05:41) - Nicolas Jover's Set-Piece Approach
(08:02) - Gabriel & Konsa: Goals, Clean Sheet & Defensive Numbers
(13:22) - Konsa's Defensive Display & Growing Influence
(16:35) - Saliba's Return: Arsenal's Centre-Back Dilemma
(19:33) - Arsenal's Lineup & Selection Decisions
(22:25) - Match Flow: Arsenal's Strong Start & Everton's Response
(24:09) - Madueke's Threat & Final-Third Decision-Making
(27:28) - Ben White's Error & Raya's Intervention
(31:06) - Gabriel's Injury Scare: Should He Have Come Off?
(35:18) - Gyökeres' Substitution & Midfield Rotation
(39:03) - 2-0 | Gabriel Heads Home Ben White's Cross
(41:35) - Tony Harrington & the Eight-Second Rule
(45:44) - Zubimendi's Collision & More Refereeing Questions
(50:16) - Gyökeres, Havertz & Arsenal's Striker Dilemma
(54:17) - Eze's Contribution & Ødegaard's Influence
(56:56) - He Said What?: Arteta on Konsa, Gabriel & Refereeing
(59:57) - The Title Race: Can Arsenal's Defence Carry Them?
(01:03:03) - Fleetwood Town Preview: Academy Players & Rotation
(01:06:58) - Squad Fitness Concerns & Final Thoughts

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