Calafiori Can CHANGE the GAME. | The Cannon Podcast

[@Amit-bp4zp]

Always looking forwards to the Monday/Thursday videos. Very insightful. Love the content lads.

[@TheCannonPod]

Ahhh thanks for the compliment mate :) love making content for everyone so hope we continue the standards!

[@SisekoIzwelethu]

This is why love George analysis and insight can tell hes been around the game for a while and fully agree on the par of fans anxiety and projection of that anxiety onto the team which is what gets to me especially after Saturday and considering we were all watching the same game. Really tho big ups fellas especially George the insight is nxt level.

[@TheCannonPod]

Love for the love brother :) really appreciate the support hope to keep earning that trust and support always :)

[@MOShellers]

You guys are so positive I love it, best arsenal pod, criticise when due and hype it up when deserved! Enjoy the analyse too! 😊

[@TheCannonPod]

Thanks for kind compliments brother 🥰 we do this for you and all the fans as best as we can! Will work to keep earning that support :)

[@-Gooner76-]

Can I say,the atmosphere was amazing,was in the clock end,and when we scored omg!!! Never heard it so loud!!

[@TheCannonPod]

The stadium is a wonderful indicator of faith!

[@-Gooner76-]

@@TheCannonPod oh hell yes!

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​@@TheCannonPod and with that the pod gets culty religious 🤣

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[@TheCannonPod]

Really humbled by the kind compliments mate we will work to keep earning that support :)

[@marcotr4872]

love you guys from mexico perross, not even an arsenal fan lmao but i love your commentary

[@TheCannonPod]

Thank you so much for the amazing support brother and will keep trying to earn it :)

[@leobarbe1372]

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[@TheCannonPod]

Bonjour!!!! Thanks so much brother and really humbled to have such amazing compliments we will always try to keep earning that support :)

[@page20000]

the moment when Trossard's goal went in , i saw Calaforia jumped into Martinella to celebrate is phenomenal!!!!!

[@estebane8435]

I absolutely love this podcast ! Greetings from Colombia. Go cannons ❤

[@willwilliams9582]

Me encanta tu país! Lo mejor en el mundo!

[@TheCannonPod]

Thank you for the support brother ❤️ honored to have viewership that’s so global and will work to keep earning it :)

[@MrLennyt3]

Just taking a moment to thank you giys for the hard work you do. The other day I was surprised to hear Alex's take, disappointed even, but I would hate for that one disagreement to cause Alex to water down his opinions, stop sharing them, or even deferring to Giorge's. I'm noticing in this vid, that Alex is talking disproportionately less than Giorge. Maybe it doesn't matter, but I hope the gents take into account that we all appreciate both their voices equally, regardless of whether or not we agree.

[@TheCannonPod]

Can assure you mate there is nothing that would come between us haha we have an immense respect for one another that prevails all- think we always have pods where we both say everything that’s on our minds sometimes the tide is with you and others against you but our friendship is always at the forefront

[@BetaFax]

It’s great to see the team be a bit more abstract and, even, direct. I think it was mentioned here last campaign but I think we are seeing some of the benefits of allowing the game to be one of transitions (and not total, complete, ‘dominance’).

[@abhimanyugandhi3430]

Arteta used the game vs. Leicester City in trying to use new tactics and more importantly new Free Kick Routines in the game. It didnt work according the way they must've planned but they tried new routines. We will surprise the league more thn they expect of us. Scary days ahead, but not for us

[@ethantownzen9432]

Alex don’t doubt Martinelli. He always had an inverted LB. Now he’s got someone who can also play and run.

[@kunimitsune177]

*inside Inverted fullbacks are sparse.

[@azzz1578]

1:05 ain’t no party like a diddy party

[@EmperorDraconianIV]

I would also love for Ben to train for the number 6 position. He has everything to become a fantastic six. Pep did ghe same thing with Lahm in Bayern Munich.

[@TheCannonPod]

Have you seen my suggestion on his career path hehe 😉 - Giorge

[@ericappehl787]

The way alex lit up When he finally got to pull the call of duty mw design refrence to somone who had played it

[@TheCannonPod]

😂😂😂 I can’t remember where I used it before - Alex

[@iliagorev1819]

Regarding the debate. I'd argue you could measure the impact of narratives on the on-pitch decisions made by ref. Using big data, you could analyse the given, or not given, cards, fouls etc, and stack them up against what was said at the time in the media. There certainly will be some correlation, just not sure how much of it. Love you guys, brilliant thing you're cooking here. I'm subbing to your Patreon in a bit, that's a promise. More to myself, really, but hey

[@TheCannonPod]

Hmmm not a bad idea that could be something to look at! Honored mate :) looking forward to continuing to earn that support!

[@alexleon32]

I am Chelsea fan but I love your podcasts

[@TheCannonPod]

Thanks mate :)

[@sisildlokolo8089]

Tomi also back! 💥💥

[@georgeo2664]

Screw him

[@2kdavv]

the modern warfare 2 analogy lmao

[@barracklesnar]

Had a friend who used to say that once Gabriel ironed out the bozo gene, he would be immense. That friend has since sadly passed on and every time Gabriel scores or turns in a great performance (every week), I think of him. He died right before the 22/23 season. How I wish he could see his team now man.

[@DGeeR]

Was just watching PSG and observed that all though Arsenal will be better in defence and the midfield , PSG actually take shots on goal from every where . Always feel there is a hesitancy with our players . It as if they lack conviction even when they are in the box . Trossard is the only one who is fearless and I see the same courage to shoot from Nwaneri . I hope that Arsenal doesn’t give PSG the kind of respect they gave a weakened Bayern Munich last season .

[@Reesa89]

I think it’s not encouraged

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20k soon 🥳

[@TheCannonPod]

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[@IostsouI]

He was at fault for the second goal though, worldy aside. Unless I am missing something (don't have access to full replay) he was far too close to big Gabby. I assume it was a hangover from playing CB mid week and he got his positioning wrong. Looks like he could be an amazing signing.

[@alfredthegreat9543]

Martinelli was playing alongside Saka on the right at one point 👍

[@gyanendrapuri91]

I have been following this channel, TDK live and Alex's TDK (from where it all started) and honestly I believe that you guys are simply the best. I listen to athletic's handsbrake off ( which is pretty good too) and the arsenal opinion podcast (which has a lot of extreme takes). But you guys have the most balanced, logical, sane and sensible discussions. And i feel like you are my friends whom i meet every week, discuss football. Love you guys..!! Please keep up this work, it is an absolute joy to have a notification of your podcast. Also, I think my understanding of the game has improved so much after listening to you guys, and it helps me a lot on the field to take good decisions and direct other players. 🫶🫶🫶

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[@Juicer988]

I would love to hear more about the topic george mentioned about the not so ideal home form vs away. Idk i feel like the atmosphere gets nervey so fast past couple years tho i never been live so i might be wrong. I think there is a narrative that arsenal fans are very emotional so mby that has an effect. Would love to hear the guys take about it!

[@19SPS86]

“OlympiaCOS” - Giorge The only person online to pronounce their name properly 👏🏾

[@TheCannonPod]

It’s cause I’m Greek 😭😭😭 and the first time I’ve ever done that lol -Giorge

[@19SPS86]

@@TheCannonPod ate Giorgo mou!

[@pepper6238]

Let's go! You guys are awesome!

[@TheCannonPod]

Thanks for the support brother hope to keep earning it :)

[@alexcoyg3281]

Calafiori/Merino/Martinelli is going to be the nuts on the left🧠🫀

[@iverbyrkjedal7797]

3:29 Did George get possessed by a demon?

[@TheCannonPod]

It’s so early for me 🙈

[@alexcoyg3281]

😂😂😂

[@danfry909]

Do you defend someone to the 'hill' or to the 'hilt'? I always thought it was hilt (meaning the part of a sword). However, I've heard a few people say hill recently, so now I'm not sure! :) Love the show gents, and love you both. Thank you.

[@TheCannonPod]

Hmmmm I never thought of that but your spot on lol I’m team hill cause no one has a hilt anymore unless your awesome haha Thanks for the support will keep striving to earn it :)

[@bftb]

its hilt.

[@CulturedFoot]

On the 2nd goal for Leicester, I understand trossard and Calafiori comments from Alex and George But I feel Gabriel is also at fault. As the cross was coming in,3 Leicester players were attacking the box saliba was tracking Vardy, Gabriel for no reason at all drifted towards Vardy. He should have marked the central runner and screamed a calafiori to mark Justin. I think calafiori was confused for a split second because he got overloaded 2v1 in that scenario.

[@MrLennyt3]

I do understand the criticism, but Justin struck it first time absolutely sweetly. It's like he was simply MEANT to score that goal. If he had taken even a touch, Calafiori is on him. You can see him arriving as Justin takes it. Not saying the attacker wouldn't have found a way to score, but the tone of the conversation would be different had Calafiori just managed to recover.

[@JayHoFive]

Who’s receding these Arteta years for the documentary in 10. He’s turning us into top 1-5 team in the world.

[@samayo9746]

His defensive awareness needs to improve, otherwise he might just be a better Zinchenko

[@TheCannonPod]

I think his awareness is brilliant just him judging those defensive distances in 1 v 1 moments getting to his marker. When he’s set and defending he’s elite

[@lifeafter40plus]

I wonder if it's gonna be an Aaron Ramsdale situation for Ben White?

[@mariosdownbad7421]

Martinelli can’t go in the outside, I know he had Justin on skates but in the 2nd half Justin made slight adjustments and Martinelli couldn’t do anything. I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s Justin first game against Martinelli

[@izanudin]

Ten Hag apologists always reference Arteta to justify his time at United. The difference is - Arteta is elite.

[@clutchartist4567]

Love this pod - how/where do you guys rewatch games back in full?

[@TheCannonPod]

Hey mate thanks for the support :) so Arsenal.com always list the full games for free about 24 hours after the game!

[@adityaphadke790]

Hey Cannon Podcast folks, This might sound weird lol, but is there a way to reach out to you guys, especially George? I'm a fellow Torontonian Gooner who works in AI and that might be something you don't find too often lol, anyhoo totally understand if that isn't possible lol.

[@TheCannonPod]

Hey mate! If your a member on YT or Patreon you have access to us personally on Discord :) that’s amazing to have another Torontonian!

[@-Gooner76-]

Great show as always guys

[@TheCannonPod]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@herminio9961]

Y'all ain't touch on the Saka masterclass?

[@minnumseerrund]

I said it two matches ago: Gabriel is becoming Arsenal's Sergio Ramos

[@kunimitsune177]

A goal-scoring centre back being compared to Ramos? Gee what a novel & inspired take...

[@Sui_Generis0]

34:18 it's a deflection but well marked by Kai? Try look at it again, the whole defensive line is off because they jump on the fake free kick and havertz dropped too low

[@meeram7447]

Agree with your take on Ben White. He has been an invaluable and irreplaceable warrior for us. Hope he gets better soon and will be back on the pitch. ♥♥

[@dumisanindlovu7264]

Hi I think Ben White needs rest at some point

[@barracklesnar]

That point is now haha. Our defense is deep enough to accommodate his rest

[@digiscott2181]

All Hail the Almighty Algorithm ☯️🔥

[@oma_gooner]

He feels more like a midfielder than a defender! He is good but not great in defense and defensive decision makings has been my opinion!

[@jazd2921]

Could Ben White not be our Partey replacement and play as DM

[@adrianpillai6645]

Can he learn the role? Absolutely. But how long will he take is the question. Can we afford Ben White learning by giving a 6/10 performance for a month (6 games)?

[@diehardgunner4844]

No

[@anthonywalker3366]

He played there some games in his Leeds days

[@mitchell5942]

why's he holding a pen

[@Prem_POV]

Still think Cala is to poor defensively, he is often caught overcommitting and out of position

[@BetaFax]

Would you say that some of the positives he brings come from him overcommitting (in the context of what we might expect from the Arsenal team prior)? I think a fair criticism of the team is that we’ve not been too too interested in more abstract, and direct, play. We knew what areas it was important for us to occupy, so did our opponents, and it was up to them to stop us. I think, now, we’ve got the benefit of being abstract.

[@Prem_POV]

@@BetaFax I think that’s a good point. However you can see the amount of goals we concede with calafiori playing. I think that a strong foundation in defence is more important than a more intense press, especially with the return of Odegaard soon.

[@BetaFax]

@@Prem_POV I agree. I think you can teach responsibility a huge amount easier than you can teach someone to express themselves. So, I’m thankful that he’s here and hopeful that the defensive acumen can be transferred over to him as he continues to learn.

[@Prem_POV]

@@BetaFax absolutely

[@Prem_POV]

Would you still start him when White comes back?

[@FlickyFlaj]

I hated Lee Judges analysis to my very core. So reactionary and negative. Basically if we throw away leads against teams like Leicester we can't win the title. If we play that game 4 times on average we come out with a 20-1 aggregate score. We were dazzling on the ball. It was a remarkable attacking display

[@Coopdegras]

Is parteys work ethic in defensive transitions a cause for concern, the jogging back and not tracking the runner is infuriating.

[@TJay96]

100%. I can’t see him starting when Merino is fit

[@nitish2915]

How can you speak about arsenal vs lcfc and not speak about nwaneri

[@riddhimanroy3248]

Please make George's speech's shorter 😭 I'm tired of ONLY hearing his sensational viewpoints! Let Alex be a bit goofy in the middle brooo!

[@pendoaquariums]

U just lost sm of my respect in dat debt U wea just not wanting to understand

[@Introvzt]

I’m sorry alex but after you mentioned it , I went back and watched the debate and George absolutely washed you … you came off just spewing dumb narratives and sounded like you don’t know how things work! Referees are going to go home and watch those pundits that you aren’t giving credit too they are also going to be reading the athletic because it’s in their job that’s their job they are going to stay up to date. Ridiculous watch it was so infuriating hearing you talk. Love the show though! Keep going

[@C.Morra11]

Bhavs = Great Host, Shit Tactics Alex = Great Host, Great Tactics George = Shit Host, Great Tactics

[@thephysicsfrontier3167]

All 3 of them, great everything

[@thephysicsfrontier3167]

Rohan height

[@-Gooner76-]

You knew we would come back, that's the same feeling I had during every game with the invincibles, even if we went down i knew we'd score more,it's a lovely feeling isn't it lol

[@gladiatorscoops4907]

Its a similar feeling isnt it. Checking Fulltime score at 5 o'clock on a saturday wondering how much we had won by and having a ruined evening if they drew lol, we were so spoilt!

[@Jaycee52548]

show is shit without Bhavs tbh. just two gays yapping

[@BjornWiese]

🤣

[@iverbyrkjedal7797]

Exactly like how it was before, bhavss only sat there half asleep listening to George talk about vertical access to central areas or whatever the fuck he's talking about. If you don't like two guys yapping then don't watch the podcast.

[@iwasmusic9413]

You said raya was crap last year 😭😭

[@alfredthegreat9543]

Spot the y*d

[@sizwesokopo281]

​@@iwasmusic9413 😂

[@Rounak_Patra]

Followed George on RG! 🫶🏻