Two Very Different Halves Against Kairat Almaty
Two Very Different Halves Against Kairat Almaty  
Podcast: The ArsenalVision Podcast - Arsenal FC
Published On: Thu Jan 29 2026
Description: On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot is joined by Phil to discuss Arsenal’s win over Kairat Almaty, the potential opponents in the knock out rounds, and to look ahead to Leeds on Saturday. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music06:01 Game context: caveats, “preseason vibes,” and two halves13:03 Kai Havertz back: impact and the Havertz–Gyokeres partnership20:21 Gyokeres finishing vs chance volume, striker hierarchy, and where Kai should play26:11 Defensive “bozo gene”: Calafiori penalty, focus lapses, and conceding too easily34:09 Madueke: good moments, but where’s the end product and composure?37:56 Martinelli’s threat level and the left-wing selection question45:39 Second-half drop-off and Odegaard as the lightning rod58:05 Midfield is an open competition: what Arteta might change and Eze’s role01:05:12 Academy debuts and giving Kyrat their due01:08:27 Champions League R16 possibilities: Dortmund, Leverkusen, Atalanta, Olympiakos01:14:05 Leeds away preview: physical battle, pressure, and how Arsenal should approach it01:17:16 Arteta on Havertz readiness, expectations, and closing notes, Rob Holding interview, DallasCheck out the merch store at https://shop.arsenalvisionpodcast.comSignup for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast (Get 50% off first month with code RICE50)You can now gift a Patreon membership https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast/giftGet NordVPN Discount and 4 Extra Months at https://nordvpn.com/arsenalvisionGet 50% off at FactorMeals.com/arsenalvision50off and use code arsenalvision50offInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.