Episode 128 – It’s Always Sunny in Bilbao

Arsenal open their Champions League campaign with a win away at Athletic Bilbao. Gav, Jus, and Ells break down the performance: Rice’s early booking, Merino’s unclear role, and how Timber and Mosquera kept the defense rock solid.

The lads debate Arteta’s “finishers” vs starters after Trossard and Martinelli came off the bench to win the game, and look ahead to a huge clash with Manchester City — should Saliba replace Mosquera, and who gets the nod in midfield if Odegaard isn’t fit?

Elsewhere, we preview the Merseyside Derby and Man United v Chelsea, react to Thierry Henry’s bold claim about Arsenal’s squad, and wrap up with the return of the “Who Am I” game.

CHAPTERS:

Chapters:

• (00:00) Intro

• (01:10) Bilbao Match: Starting XI

• (02:41) First Half Issues: Rice Booking & Midfield Disconnect

• (05:35) Atmosphere & Iñaki Williams’ Warning

• (07:49) Zubimendi & Merino Sociedad Rivalry / Silly Bookings

• (10:55) Defensive Praise: Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel & Calafiori

• (11:49) Second Half: Substitutions Change the Game

• (12:39) Trossard & Martinelli Impact

• (17:12) Arteta’s “Finishers” vs Substitutes / Club Culture

• (26:54) PT.2 Who Am I?

• (28:56) ARSMCI: Preview – Mosquera vs Saliba

• (31:49) ARSMCI: Midfield Options – Odegaard, Nwaneri, Merino

• (36:17) ARSMCI: Should Martinelli or Trossard Start?

• (38:15) Strongest Squad Ever in the PL?

• (40:21) Henry: “They Have to Win”

• (41:23) Big Vic’s Goal Record & Pressure

• (43:30) Could a Win End City’s Title Hopes?

• (45:49) EPL Match Day 6 Notable Fixtures

• (49:55) Who Am I Reveal