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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Tzolis scanning while the ball is in flight to the receiver to check for spaces - top quality fundamentals.
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
MLS showing importance of playing with an open body position - relative to the opposition. - Receiving on the half turn 'after' letting the ball run across his body - Beat his man & create a line breaking pass - Tzolis lateral freedom
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
I see the doubts about Konsa age profile, outlay + length of contract. In about 3 summers when our rebuild hits our prime age guys (Ode Rice Eze Gyok Kai etc) will all be ageing out. You can see what's happening at City - we have to start mitigating it from next summer imo.
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Managing Real Madrid must be a nightmare. Literally everyone is bigger than the club - & the entitlement culture flows through the players to the fans creating a very difficult atmosphere for any manager.
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Arsenal-Liverpool was a game of 2 halves: Here are a few observations from Liverpool vs Arsenal at the Emirates. The story is in the setups and the tweaks. 🧵 👇
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POT SHOT @potshot.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
✨ IT ALL WORKED OUT ✨ #135: The Ebere Eze Show 🎙️: @towells.bsky.social @watman.bsky.social 🔴 Open Play Goals! 🔵 Rotations up front, rotations in build-up ⚪️ How Chelsea handled what others couldn’t 🟡 What will change with Gyök & Ø back? Listen here 👇 pod.fo/e/35f034
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The Pot Shot Podcast: #135: The Ebere Eze Show
Towells & Manas discuss the tactical trends between the Spurs, Bayern and Chelsea games, the success of the Merino/Eze partnership, and what will change when our injured players (hopefully!) return...
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POT SHOT @potshot.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
💥 ARE SET PIECES OP? 💥 #134: Set Piece FC (feat. Jon Mackenzie) 🎙: @setpiecesicko.bsky.social @jonmackenzie.bsky.social 🔴 Riding the wave of discourse ⚪️ Arteta's trend-setting Arsenal 🔵 A tactical cross-roads 🟡 Why does it matter? Listen now 👇 pod.fo/e/347fae
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The Pot Shot Podcast: #134: Set Piece FC (feat. Jon Mackenzie)
Jon & Jake discuss the increasing importance of set pieces in Premier League football - a trend which sees Arsenal sit top of the table having scored 11 of their 16 goals from set piece situations....
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POT SHOT @potshot.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
💥WE'RE BACK 💥 #133: Taking Stock (feat. NSftbl) 🎙: @towells.bsky.social @watman.bsky.social & Nick (@nsftbl on twitter) 🔴 We're top of the league! ⚪️ Is the handbrake off? 🔵 A changing midfield 🟡 Odegaard's injuries: are we worried? Listen 👇 pod.fo/e/33e00d
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The Pot Shot Podcast: #133: Taking Stock (ft. NSftbl)
Towells & Manas are joined by Nick (@NSftbl on Twitter) to gauge the lay of the land after the first 10 competitive games of the season.For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Po...
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POT SHOT @potshot.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
💥TAKING STOCK💥 #182: Trading Takes 🎙: @alexcollings.bsky.social @eulenberg.bsky.social 🔴 Liverpool & Forest reviews ⚪️ Zubi the Superstar 🟡 Hot takes on Rice 🔵 Standout performers so far Listen here 👇 pod.fo/e/32c31f
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The Pot Shot Podcast: #132: Trading Takes
Alex & Seb chat Liverpool, Forest, and some standout players from the start of the season.For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.comIf you...
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
The writing is on the wall for Martinelli. Competition for his spot is fierce this year, improve or perish. Broke through at a similar time to Saka but the latter has improved YoY to a WC level.
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POT SHOT @potshot.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
💥 2 WEEKS, 2 UNITEDS, 2 WINS 💥 #131: A Change In Intent 🎙️: @setpiecesicko.bsky.social @alexcollings.bsky.social @watman.bsky.social 🔴 Making Sense of a New Style ⚪️ A Tale of Two Nineties 🔵 Flowers for Zubi 🟡 Looking To Anfield Listen now 👇 pod.fo/e/320c27
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The Pot Shot Podcast: #131: A Change In Intent
Jake, Alex & Manas explore the question on everybody's mind: how much has Arsenal's tactical approach changed this season?For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substac...
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Just came here to say this is going to bang next season.
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POT SHOT @potshot.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
💥ZUBIMENDI SIGNS💥 Snapshot: Martin Zubimendi (feat. Phil Ball) 🎙: @eulenberg.bsky.social @philballauthor.bsky.social 🔵 The boy from Antiguoko 🔴 Basque in his blood 🟡 Bringing balance to the midfield ⚪️ Areas for improvement Listen here 👇 pod.fo/e/2f9c2e
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The Pot Shot Podcast: Snapshots: Martin Zubimendi (Feat. Phil Ball)
Seb is joined by football writer & San Sebastian resident Phil Ball to discuss Arsenal's metronomic new midfielder Martin Zubimendi.Thanks so much to Phil for coming on! You can find him on twitter...
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Alex Towells @towells.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
It's not often you go hunting for a podcast guest & find someone who knows the father of the player you want to talk about! Phil's great here, and gives some insights & stories I guarantee you won't hear on other pods - give it a listen 👇
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POT SHOT @potshot.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
💥TRANSFERS TIME💥 Target Practice: Scouting Strikers, Part 1 (feat. MoeSquare) 🎙: @alexcollings.bsky.social @setpiecesicko.bsky.social @moesquare.bsky.social ⚪️ ⁠What do Arsenal need? 🔴 What profiles are available? 🟡 Osimhen, Watkins, Ekitike 🔵 Is there an ideal option? Listen 👇 pod.fo/e/2f02e3
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The Pot Shot Podcast: Target Practice: Souting Strikers: Part 1 (feat. MoeSquare)
Alex sits down with Jake and special guest Mohamed Mohamed (@MoeSquare) to look at potential centre forward options. They first go over options mentioned in Moe's article for ESPN: Osimhen, Watkins...
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POT SHOT @potshot.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
💥 WE GO AGAIN 💥 #128: Reconstruction: It's Time To Win 🎙: @lorcanmcc.bsky.social @alexcollings.bsky.social @eulenberg.bsky.social 🔴 Rebalancing defence & attack ⚪️ What will Zubimendi bring? 🟡 A marquee LW signing? 🔵 What do we need from a ST? Listen here 👇 pod.fo/e/2e43fd
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The Pot Shot Podcast: #128: Reconstruction: It's Time To Win
Lorcan, Alex & Seb take a look at the work that needs to be done to the Arsenal squad this summer.Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, a...
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POT SHOT @potshot.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
💥 SEASON REVIEW 💥 #127: Men’s Team Season Review 2024/25 🎙️: @towells.bsky.social @alexcollings.bsky.social @setpiecesicko.bsky.social @watman.bsky.social @eulenberg.bsky.social 🔴 Favourite Pot Shot Question 🔵 Pot Shot Awards 🟡 Reviewing Over/Unders ⚪️ Our Hot Takes Listen Link below 👇
Ødegaard talking to the team before a game.
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Broke down PSGs tactics and how we coped. What changes in the first half + Odegaard usage. They came with a plan and executed it well.
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POT SHOT @potshot.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
💥QUARTER FINAL REVIEW💥 #124: Remon-nada (feat. Jose Perez) 🎙: @lorcanmcc.bsky.social @watman.bsky.social @jcperezfc.bsky.social 🔴 What won Arsenal the tie? ⚪️ Arsenal OOP conducive to CL knockouts? 🟡 MLS and Rice performances 🔵 Can Arsenal win the CL from here? Listen link in next tweet 👇
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POT SHOT @potshot.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
💥WHAT A NIGHT💥 #123: Making It Happen 🎙: @towells.bsky.social @eulenberg.bsky.social @maxrads.bsky.social 🔴 The atmosphere & emotion ⚪️ Madrid's unusual approach 🟡 Quality performances throughout 🔵 Expectations for next week Listen link in thread 👇
The celebrations after Rice's second free kick goal - oh my God we scored two free kick goals in a game within 15 minutes of each other
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Watching some Real Madrid ahead of our tie in the CL for @potshot.bsky.social, and the difference in officiating is night and day. La Liga refs are effective, quick and straightforward. Also, they use common sense.
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
A cheeky 30 mins for Bukayo Saka tonight then? Surely he doesn't start tonight.
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Tactically, and as a use-case of how to approach mid blocks, this was a great game. Albeit Chelsea were shit & we were able to manipulate them very well. This is to say idk wtf Caicedo was talking about.
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POT SHOT @potshot.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Recording tonight. Any questions?
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Our big club record under Arteta is unbelievable. Defence wins you these games. It's vs the other teams we lack. Need that ST.
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
3 things required for playing vs tight blocks: ✅ Movement & Rotations 🟥 Speed of Passing 🟥 Passes to break lines Arsenal are doing 1/3 right now + automatism based attacking. It's not ideal & teams know the script.
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POT SHOT @potshot.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
💥BIG QUESTIONS💥 #119: (Why) Are Arsenal Boring? 🎙: @towells.bsky.social @lorcanmcc.bsky.social @eulenberg.bsky.social ⚪️ What is "boring" football? 🟡 Why do we care if the team is boring? 🔴 How can a "boring" team win 7-1? 🔵 Do we need to get less boring to get better? Listen 👉 pod.fo/e/2b713d
Declan Rice pretending to be asleep
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
A little look at Arsenal's struggles vs blocks this season and what we've been doing to get through them
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POT SHOT @potshot.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
With no men's team game this weekend, we're going to do a mailbag episode! What burning questions do you want the Pot Shot Crew to answer? Reply with your suggestions 👇
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
That Zelensky Trump interview is case in point why everyone hates America.
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Uninstalling Instgram has felt like I've got my brain back again. The drivel on the platform is unparalleled
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Ethan is the truth.
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Brother Salah is having an insane season. Massive outlier even for him.
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Well, that wasn't very enjoyable. Felt throughout the game that the players weren't really up for it.
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
I have zero expectations from tonight, just here to enjoy the football.
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POT SHOT @potshot.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
💥 WHAT A WIN 💥 #115: My Left Back Just Went Viral 🎙: @towells.bsky.social @alexcollings.bsky.social @watman.bsky.social 🟡 An Emotional Night 🔵 Our OOP excellence & City's frailty 🔴 Rice's midfield masterclass ⚪️ Thoughts on No Signings Listen now 👉 pod.fo/e/2a8495
Myles Lewis-Skelly sitting down and being humble
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Yesterday's tactical choices were very smart from Mikel - Partey man-marking Marmoush who abandoned his wing - Moving Trossard inward OOP to negate City's 3v2 in midfield - Allowing Nunes at RB to have the ball on switches - M2M press, Dec harassing Kova on wall pass from GK
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
What a beautiful night. That win was cathartic. One of the best games I've experienced under Mikel.
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POT SHOT @potshot.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
💥VILLA & YOUR QUESTIONS💥 #113: Stuck (Not) In The Middle With You 🎙: @towells.bsky.social @watman.bsky.social @eulenberg.bsky.social 🟡 A different build-up shape? 🔵 Using the wings instead of the centre 🔴 Partey RB vs Rice CB ⚪️ Should Arsenal be better in the cups? Listen 👉 pod.fo/e/2a1aac
Martin Odegaard & Declan Rice standing over a free kick
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POT SHOT @potshot.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
We'll be recording this week's pod this afternoon. What would you like us to talk about?
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Kai shouldn't be starting for us next season. For all the upside he was giving us (outballs, movement) he's not techno-tactically outdated #afc
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Absolutely mental the player and coach criticism I'm seeing. I get some of it but you have to realise just how ridiculous the injuries have been? I can't be overtly critical of players/coach personally. My issues are more structural.
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Alex Collings @alexcollings.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
My thoughts on Zubimendi for the @potshot.bsky.social Substack back in July. If you can't tell, I adore him. potshotpod.substack.com/i/146862505/...
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Taking Aim: Declan Rice's Double-Pivot Partner
Scouting for the best fit alongside our No. 41
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Zubimendi rumours? That would fix a lot of issues for us, and I've never been able to fully warm upto Rice at 6.
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POT SHOT @potshot.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
This week's episode will be out tomorrow 🫡
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POT SHOT @potshot.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
💥 MIDSEASON DEBRIEF 💥 #110: Brentford, Brighton & Bringing the Context 🎙️: @towells.bsky.social @setpiecesicko.bsky.social @eulenberg.bsky.social 🔴 Merino’s consistency 🔵 Nwaneri’s impact 🟡 Contextualising the season ⚪️ Injuries, red cards and squad construction LISTEN 👉 pod.fo/e/29a9c1
A picture of Martinelli, whom Seb and Jake love, celebrating after his goal vs Brentford. Players are surrounding in adoration, and he has an Arsenal scarf around his neck
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Created about 3xG and lost 2-0. One of those games?
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
The crowd plays a huge role. Vs Brighton the crowd were into everything we did, putting pressure on the ref.
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
Yesterday was not a good performance caveat by the bug going of course. Basically been hit by every possible "bad luck" that can hit a team. We've not been good enough for long stretches this season & that means no PL again, sadly. #arsenal
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Manas @watman.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Surprised by our lack of & weak press in the past few games. Structurally and energy wise. Just assume it's fatigue and build up of mins but it was worrying how many times Brentford were able to play straight through our center. #arsenal
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