It’s Episode Three of The Dugout series, hosted by Jacob Hawley. This week’s guest is Arsenal journalist James Benge (CBS Sports, formerly Arseblog/Arsecast, now co-hosting with Charles Watts).

Jacob and James dive deep into Arsenal’s present and future, international break weirdness, and the narratives shaping the season so far.

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  James’ hottest take: Who to win the Champions League in style?

  
  


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  Debating Arteta’s pragmatism vs control after Liverpool and Madrid

  
  


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  Martin Ødegaard’s form, happiness, and evolving role with Eze & Zubimendi in the side

  
  


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  Edu’s rocky start at Nottingham Forest and Ange’s arrival before facing Arsenal

  
  


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  Noni Madueke’s early Arsenal impact & what the “data nerds” missed

  
  


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  England under Tuchel: grinding out wins, Arsenal players in the squad, and Nonni’s debut

  
  

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