E152: "Top Brugge Bins — Arsenal Secure Champions League Top Spot and Look Ahead to Wolves in the Premier League"

DEC 11, 202569 MIN
The Non-Negotiables: Arsenal Podcast

E152: "Top Brugge Bins — Arsenal Secure Champions League Top Spot and Look Ahead to Wolves in the Premier League"

DEC 11, 202569 MIN

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<p>Arsenal head to Belgium, win 3–0 at Club Brugge, and continue their run at the top of the Champions League League Phase. Two goals straight into the top bins set the tone, with Madueke delivering his standout performance, Martinelli adding another European moment, and Zubimendi and Odegaard controlling the night despite heavy rotation at the back.</p><p><br></p><p>We break down the selection calls, Timber and Saliba’s fitness, Nwaneri’s role, Jesus’ return, and a Champions League debut for 16-year-old Marley Salmon. Then attention turns to Wolves at the Emirates — injuries, expected XI, and why this is a must-handle Premier League fixture.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus: Justin’s Six Pack (the hidden roles driving Arsenal’s season), Liverpool’s ongoing issues and the Salah situation, Brighton’s form wobble, the Tyne–Wear derby, and this week’s Who Am I.</p><p><br></p><p>All Arsenal. No noise.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>CHAPTERS:</strong></p><p>(00:00) – Arteta’s Non-Negotiables Intro</p><p>(01:31) – Full XI Breakdown</p><p>(04:38) – Nwaneri’s Minutes and Midfield Role Debate</p><p>(05:50) – Bright Start: Odegaard Sharp, MLS Hits the Post</p><p>(08:45) – Madueke’s First Goal: Strength, Confidence, Top Bins</p><p>(10:59) – Corners, Set-Pieces, and Brugge Growing Into the Game</p><p>(13:04) – Raya vs Kepa: Why Arteta Went Strong in Goal</p><p>(15:08) – Half-Time Feelings</p><p>(16:00) – Second-Half Lift: Zubimendi Assist, Madueke Header</p><p>(17:14) – Martinelli’s Goal: Champions League Specialist</p><p>(20:30) – Subs Arrive: Jesus Returns, Calafiori Impact, Nwaneri Sharp</p><p>(23:38) – Nwaneri’s Pathway &amp; Competition for Minutes</p><p>(25:25) – Raya’s Key Saves &amp; Brugge’s Late Threats</p><p>(27:18) – Context: Rotation, Missing Rice, and Unusual Back Line</p><p>(28:31) – Marley Salmon’s Champions League Debut</p><p>(29:25) – By The Numbers: Shots, xG, Possession, Defensive Issues</p><p>(32:00) – Odegaard’s Return: System Reset &amp; Misunderstood Narrative</p><p>(35:04) – PT.2 Who Am I (Game)</p><p>(36:42) – Jus’s Six Pack: Hidden Roles Behind Arsenal’s Season</p><p>(39:52) – Premier League Preview: Liverpool vs Brighton &amp; The Salah Situation</p><p>(42:41) – Salah, Carragher, and What’s Really Happening at Liverpool</p><p>(49:04) – Slot, Alonso, and Liverpool’s Managerial Future</p><p>(51:00) – Prediction Time: Liverpool vs Brighton</p><p>(51:36) – Tyne-Wear Derby Preview: Sunderland vs Newcastle</p><p>(54:29) – Arsenal vs Wolves Preview: Line-Up, Injuries &amp; Expectations</p><p>(55:37) – Rotation vs Full Strength: What Arteta Should Do</p><p>(58:26) – Fitness Concerns: Timber, Saliba, and Managing the Back Line</p><p>(01:05:12) – Could Salmon Get Minutes vs Wolves?</p><p>(01:07:44) – Who Am I (Game) Reveal</p><p><br></p>