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Inside Arsenal - with Charles Watts

by Charles Watts · English · Sport

Hello everyone, my name is Charles Watts and this is my Inside Arsenal podcast. I'm a well known Arsenal journalist who has covered the club for years and this daily show will bring you behind the scenes insight, analysis and news from the club that will keep you updated with all the goings on at

New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 22 min
Latest: 14 Oct 2026
Language: English

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14 Oct 2026 · 25 minNew

SAKA'S STATEMENT! Arsenal sink Lille - Reaction & ratings + Ken Friar tribute

Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I give my thoughts on last night's win against Lille in the Champions League. I go over the big talking points from the game, look at what Mikel Arteta had to say afterwards and give my Arsenal player ratings. I also pay tribute to the late Ken Friar, who sadly passed away earlier this week. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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E585 · 13 Oct 2026 · 22 minNew
Lille preview - Team news, Arteta's Saka target & Arsenal predicted XI
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I look ahead to tonight's Champions League clash against Lille, looking at the latest Arsenal team news and comments made by Mikel Arteta about Bukayo Saka and Max Dowman. I also give my Arsenal predicted XI. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E584 · 12 Oct 2026 · 14 minNew
Mikel Arteta press conference reaction - Double injury blow confirmed
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In this latest show I react to Mikel Arteta's press conference ahead of tomorrow night's Champions League clash with Lille, looking at the latest Arsenal injury news, with updates on Piero Hincapie, Martin Zubimendi and William Saliba. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E583 · 12 Oct 2026 · 21 minNew
The Man City FARCE continues + Who starts vs Lille
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I give my thoughts on the events at Anfield yesterday as Manchester City played for the first time since being found guilty of cheating. I also look ahead to tomorrow night's Champions League clash against Lille, looking at some of the changes Mikel Arteta could make to his starting XI. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E582 · 11 Oct 2026 · 22 min
Bruno sinks Leeds + Arteta's reaction, ratings & Hincapie injury scare
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I reflect on yesterday's 2-1 win against Leeds in the Premier League, giving my thoughts on the game, looking at what Mikel Arteta had to say afterwards and going over my Arsenal player ratings. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E581 · 10 Oct 2026 · 15 min
Leeds preview - Team news & Arsenal predicted XI
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today’s show I preview this afternoon’s Premier League clash between Arsenal and Leeds, looking at what Mikel Arteta has had to say, the latest team news and I give my Arsenal predicted XI. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E580 · 9 Oct 2026 · 41 min
Mikel Arteta press conference reaction - Injury latest & Arteta's City silence
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In this latest stream I react to Mikel Arteta's press conference ahead of tomorrow's Premier League clash with Leeds United. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E579 · 9 Oct 2026 · 22 min
Arteta's Bruno decision + Team news latest & Leeds star ruled out
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I look at the latest Arsenal team news ahead of tomorrow's game against Leeds United. I also discuss the midfield decision facing Mikel Arteta ahead of the game and give my thoughts on comments made by CEO Richard Garlick about the club's ambitions over the next few years. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E62 · 8 Oct 2026 · 59 min
Extra-time with James Benge - Arsenal's dynasty dreams
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal for this week's episode of Extra-Time, where I'm joined as always by James Benge of CBS Sports. In this week's show we discuss Mikel Arteta's new contract and all the talk around a potential dynasty at Arsenal over the next few years. We also give our thoughts on how Arteta might approach his press conference tomorrow when questioned on Manchester City and we look ahead to Saturday's game against Leeds United. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel:…
E578 · 8 Oct 2026 · 20 min
Declan Rice contract boost + Arteta deal reaction & Record breaker Dowman
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I discuss the news that Declan Rice's contract talks have taken a positive step forward, as well as giving my thoughts on yesterday's confirmation that Mikel Arteta has extended his stay as Arsenal boss until 2030. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E577 · 7 Oct 2026 · 41 min
Mikel Arteta signs new Arsenal contract - YouTube livestream RECAP
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. I jumped on the YouTube channel for a livestream this evening to discuss today's confirmation that Mikel Arteta has signed his new Arsenal contract. You can catch up with what was said here. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E576 · 7 Oct 2026 · 22 min
Magic Merino does it again + Arteta's striker decision
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I discuss Mikel Merino after yet more goalscoring heroics for Spain last night and I look at the decision facing Mikel Arteta this weekend should Kai Havertz miss out against Leeds through injury. I also discuss Myles Lewis-Skelly and share what some of you have been saying about the future of Noni Madueke. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E575 · 6 Oct 2026 · 19 min
Madueke wanted + Gyokeres strikes again & Konsa injury latest
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I round-up last night's international action, with Viktor Gyokeres and Riccardo Calafiori on target for their national sides. I also discuss Noni Madueke's future, with reports suggesting the Arsenal winger is wanted by several top sides. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E574 · 5 Oct 2026 · 21 min
Konsa injury worry + Arteta's options vs Leeds & Slegers pressure increases
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I react to the news that Ezri Konsa has left the England squad to return to Arsenal due to injury and I look at the options Mikel Arteta has to replace him against Leeds. I also discuss the women's 4-2 defeat at Manchester City last night which has increased the pressure on coach Renee Slegers. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E573 · 4 Oct 2026 · 22 min
Arteta's Saka boost + Merino strikes again & the Gyokeres debate
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I round-up lats night's international action, with Bukayo Saka scoring twice in England's 7-0 win against Croatia. I give my thoughts on why Saka's form during the break will be boost to Mikel Arteta, as well as answering your comments and questions on subjects such as Anthony Gordon, Arteta's new contract and Viktor Gyokeres. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
E572 · 3 Oct 2026 · 20 min
Record breaker Gyokeres & Tzolis scan results & White and Hincapie boost
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I discuss another night amongst the goals for Viktor Gyokeres, whose strike against Bosnia saw him set a new Nations League record. I also look at the latest news around Christos Tzolis' hamstring injury, as well as some positive news around the injured players who were unable to link up with their national teams during the international break. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See…
E571 · 2 Oct 2026 · 22 min
Injured Tzolis set for scan + Emirates refurb latest & FA issue City statement
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I share the latest news about the injury Christos Tzolis while playing for Greece last night, while also rounding up the rest of the international action involving Arsenal stars. I also look at what has been said about possible redevelopment plans for Emirates Stadium and the latest news surrounding the Manchester City scandal. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
E61 · 1 Oct 2026 · 55 min
Extra-time with James Benge - What City's appeal could mean for Arsenal & the Premier League
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal for this week's episode of extra-time, where I'n joined as always by James Benge of CBS Sports. In this week's show we dissect the crisis sweeping through the Premier League on the back of the Manchester City cheating scandal, reacting to the latest news about the grounds for City's appeal. We also answer lots of your questions about the situation and what it could mean for the Premier League. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts…
E570 · 1 Oct 2026 · 21 min
Odegaard boost + promising Saliba news & City crisis deepens
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I discuss the latest around Martin Odegaard's fitness after the ankle injury he suffered against Portugal. I also look at the latest reports from France about William Saliba's recovery and discuss the ongoing fall-out to the Manchester City scandal. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E569 · 30 Sep 2026 · 31 min
Special episode - Alan Smith on Man City scandal, Arsenal & the Kevin Campbell Foundation
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. Here's something a bit different for you this afternoon. In this latest show I'm joined by Lorna Campbell, sister of the late, great Kevin Campbell to discuss the Kevin Campbell Foundation. I'm also joined by Arsenal legend Alan Smith, who is an ambassador of the Foundation. In the first part of this episode we all discuss the brilliant work being done by the Foundation which has been set up to honour Kevin's legacy. In the second part of the episode myself and Alan focus on the latest Arsenal news, including the Manchester City scandal,…
E568 · 30 Sep 2026 · 22 min
Man City's £900m sham disgrace + Odegaard latest & Bruno scores for Brazil
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I focus on the staggering revelations about the Manchester City scandal, which were finally laid by the findings of the Independent Commission on Thursday. I share how some of you have reacted to the news and also round up the latest international action, including the latest on Martin Odegaard's fitness. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E567 · 29 Sep 2026 · 55 min
Manchester 'sham' City exposed - Livestream RECAP
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. I hosted a livestream this evening reacting to the official Premier League findings of the Manchester City scandal. You can catch up with what was said here. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E566 · 29 Sep 2026 · 20 min
Gyokeres strikes again + Konsa injury concern & Odegaard latest
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I discuss Viktor Gyokeres, who scored again last night for Sweden as he continues to make a statement to his critics with his form during the international break. I also look at what Thomas Tuchel has had to say about an injury to Ezri Konsa and share how some of you reacted to Bernardo Silva lashing out at Martin Odegaard. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
E565 · 28 Sep 2026 · 17 min
Bernardo is a DISGRACE + Odegaard's fury, Tzolis stars & Slegers pressure
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I give my thoughts on the disgraceful challenge by Bernardo Silva on Martin Odegaard last night, with the Arsenal captain left struggling with an ankle injury. I also round up the rest of the international action and give my thoughts on Arsenal Women's defeat at Chelsea. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E564 · 27 Sep 2026 · 20 min
City's pathetic statement + Lewis-Skelly impresses at Wembley
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I round-up last night's international action, looking at how Arsenal's stars got on in the game between England and Spain. I also give my thoughts on the Manchester City statement that has been released and look at what Viktor Gyokeres has had to say about his lack of game time so far this season. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E563 · 26 Sep 2026 · 22 min
Man City DISGRACE + Premier League chaos & Gyokeres strikes for Sweden
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I focus on the huge news that Manchester City have been found guilty on all but one of the 115 Premier League charges, looking at the chaos that is now engulfing the Premier League. I also round up last night's international action, which saw Viktor Gyokeres on target for Sweden and I look at what the latest reports are saying in Germany about Kai Havertz's injury. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on…
E562 · 25 Sep 2026 · 43 min
Manchester City found GUILTY - Livestream recap
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. I hosted a livestream on the YouTube channel this afternoon reacting to the huge news that Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of the 115 charges. If you missed it, you can catch up with it all here. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E561 · 25 Sep 2026 · 17 min
Injured Havertz sent home + Tzolis and Odegaard star & Saliba recovery latest
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I discuss the latest around the injury Kai Havertz sustained while playing for Germany last night. I also round-up the other international action, with Christos Tzolis and Martin Odegaard in action and I look at the latest reports from France about William Saliba's ongoing injury recovery. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E560 · 24 Sep 2026 · 25 min
Timber left out + Gabriel and Bruno's flight nightmare & Arteta contract reaction
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I discuss Jurrien Timber being left out of the dutch squad to face Kai Havertz's Germany tonight. I also discuss Gabriel and Bruno Guimaraes' travel issues with Brazil and share how some of you have been reacting to the news that Mikel Arteta has agreed his new contract. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E559 · 23 Sep 2026 · 22 min
Mikel Arteta contract agreed & Ballard VAR farce & Hurzeler's victory tour
Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I discuss the news that Arsenal have now agreed a new contract with manager Mikel Arteta. I also give my thoughts on the Key Match Incidents panel's findings on the recent Sunderland penalty incident against Arsenal. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inside Arsenal - with Charles Watts is a English sport podcast from Charles Watts. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Charles Watts
Language: English
Category: Sport
New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 22 min
Latest episode: 14 Oct 2026
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