The NN Pod breaks down Arsenal’s win away on the south coast as Mikel Arteta’s side navigate a difficult afternoon at Bournemouth and keep momentum building ahead of Liverpool’s visit to the Emirates.

We begin with a deep dive into a disjointed first half — why Arsenal struggled for control, how Bournemouth disrupted rhythm, and where structure and decision-making fell short. The conversation then shifts to the second-half response, with Declan Rice’s authority, aggression, and brace central to Arsenal regaining control and getting the job done.

Key discussion points include:

• Why Arsenal played into Bournemouth’s hands early

• Rice’s leadership, mentality, and growing influence in defining games

• Gabriel’s error and instant redemption

• Midfield balance, pressing, and second-half adjustments

From there, we move into Whip Around the Grounds (WATG), covering the weekend’s Premier League action — including Liverpool, Manchester City, Spurs, Aston Villa, and the wider title-race context.

Next up is VARse, breaking down refereeing and VAR flashpoints from across the league, including major incidents at Brentford vs Spurs and Fulham vs Liverpool, alongside a wider discussion on offside decisions, consistency, and the state of VAR.

The episode also steps away from the pitch to discuss:

• Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United exit and the wider managerial churn

• Edu, Nottingham Forest, and reassessing narratives around recruitment and influence

We wrap up with:

• The Who Am I? (Game)

• A Liverpool preview, looking ahead to a pivotal night at the Emirates — mindset, tactics, and what Arsenal must get right

Another three points secured. Standards tested. Attention turns to what comes next.

Chapters:

(00:00) – Arteta’s Non-Negotiables Intro

(00:57) – Moment of Silence for Amorim

(01:33) – BOUARS: Team News: Rice Travels, Havertz Misses Out

(02:21) – BOUARS: Starting XI & Centre-Forward Concerns

(03:32) – Early Patterns & Front Three Balance Issues

(05:34) – First-Half Disjointed Display & Zubimendi Struggles

(07:22) – Playing Into Bournemouth’s Press

(09:10) – Ødegaard Control & Structural Limitations

(10:34) – 1–0 | Gabriel Error: How Bournemouth Took the Lead

(12:15) – 1–1 | Instant Redemption: Gabriel Levels It

(15:18) – Madueke: On-Ball Brightness vs Off-Ball Problems

(18:00) – Half-Time Reset & Tactical Adjustments

(19:07) – Declan Rice Takes Control

(21:30) – Refereeing Frustrations & Rice’s Edge

(24:41) – 1–2 | Ødegaard Assist, Rice Finish

(27:57) – 1–3 | Rice’s Second & Midfield Authority

(31:35) – 2–3 | Bournemouth Pull One Back

(33:34) – Game Management & Closing the Door

(36:33) – Referee Performance & Late-Game Decisions

(40:35) – Match Stats, xG & Big Picture Takeaways

(43:04) – PT.2 Who Am I? (Game)

(44:27) – GW20 Whip Around the Grounds

(51:35) – VARse: Brentford vs Spurs

(57:51) – VARse: Fulham vs Liverpool Offside Debate

(01:05:05) – GW20 Takeaways & Title Context

(01:09:56) – Wolves Win & West Ham Problems

(01:12:34) – Edu, Nottingham Forest & Recruitment Debate

(01:17:25) – Post-Match Reactions: Ruben Amorim Exit & United Chaos

(01:24:41) – Slot, Carragher, Rice & Zidane?

(01:27:41) – Liverpool Preview: Stakes & Selection

(01:32:16) – Arsenal vs Liverpool Tactical Expectations

(01:40:40) – Final Thoughts

(01:42:00) – Who Am I? Answer & Closing