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Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastThe Nørgaard ExtravaganzaJoin us on the Cannon Stats Podcast as we dive into Arsenal’s imminent signing of Brentford captain Christian Nørgaard for something in the range of £10m-£15m. In this episode, hosts Scott and Adam unpack the transfer’s implications, Thomas Partey’s looming exit, and whether the Gunners’ squad is stronger for it.This is obviously the big news of the day and it is complimented nicely by the written content that Adam and Scott have done already on this.Rough timeline for the episode:[2:00–8:00] Initial Reactions to the news[8:00–15:00...2025-06-2650 min
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastFixtures, transfers, and your questionsThe Cannon Stats podcast is back talking about the fixtures for Arsenal.The view of the overall schedule, what is the take on how things look? It’s a tough start, is that good? bad? just a thing?Then there is talk about the state of the transfers and a bit about what is going on among the other teams in the league.The second half feature your questions and they are some good ones. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other su...2025-06-2059 min
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastArsenal end of season report cardAdam and Scott get together to give out grades.Before jumping to the grades, they go through the latest transfer stories talking about the moves that have been made and the latest rumors for Arsenal.In the second half of the show it is about the grades from the start of the season and an outlook for next year. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.cannonstats.com/subscribe2025-06-131h 32
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastRunning the summer businessArsenal can’t get any deals over the line so we have stepped in and drafted Adam to run Arsenal’s business and he wasted no time getting Arsenal all set for the 2025-26 season.Before jumping straight into the moves, Adam and Scott chat about some of the latest rumors for Rodrygo and Kepa.At around the 10 minute mark Adam starts with his sales and he is a bit surprising with these and the total volume of moves.Next Adam goes through and makes the contract extensions that needs to be done.2025-06-061h 17
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastKeep, Listen, or SellOn this addition of the Cannon Stats Podcast Adam and Scott get together to chat about Arsenal’s squad and the plan for the summer. They play a fun game where they have to keep the player, be open to listen for offers, or kick them out of the club selling for any price. It is a nice way to go over the player’s season contributions and do a bit of squad planning ahead of the Summer window opening up.The second half of the podcast is about the latest transfer news with a discussion on Mart...2025-05-301h 27
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastBeaten by PSG but not BrokenAdam and Scott get together to have a bit of a therapy session, reliving Arsenal’s match against Paris St. Germain.We go through the opening 15 minutes, where Arsenal’s tweaks and pressure nearly got them an early that could have changed the game. We got through the big moments and our reactions to the action.Then we get a bit meta talking about how this is a game, more than most, where the results are driving the view and where we think that anlayis leaves you missing important context around the way the teams play...2025-05-091h 01
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastI'm hearing remontadaJoin us on Cannon Stats Podcast as we dissect Arsenal’s 0-1 loss to PSG in the Champions League semi-final first leg, discuss tactical tweaks for the return leg, analyze their semi-final scoring drought, and preview the Bournemouth clash with a Premier League top five update. Timeline Breakdown:* 0:00–5:00 | Intro: Welcome, episode overview, and Arsenal’s PSG defeat context.* 5:00–25:00 | Arsenal vs. PSG Analysis: PSG dominated the first 20 minutes (75% possession, Dembele’s 4th-minute goal). Arsenal rallied in the middle 40 (xG 1.5 vs. PSG’s 0.1, Merino’s disallowed header), but faded late, with PSG missing chances (Barcola, Ramos)....2025-05-021h 10
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastStumbling Over the Line, Does It Really Matter?Adam and Scott get back together to chat about Arsenal’s 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace.It was a disappointing and pretty low-quality display but does it matter? The big topics from the match:* Kiwior shining after a run of games* Trossard looking sharp as the false nine* Any worries about the defense or just a one offThe next topic is about Arsenal’s chances for staying in the top 5 and in the top 2. We give our thoughts on the outlook, while looking at the rivals end of seas...2025-04-2557 min
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastHale End’s Rise and Arsenal’s Striker HuntThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.cannonstats.comIn this special episode of the Cannon Stats podcast, Scott is joined by Jake Entwistle to dive talk about the youths.This episode explores Arsenal’s thriving Hale End and the striker options to suplant the perhaps unrealistic target of Alexander Isak. The first half unpacks Hale End’s golden generation, spotlighting Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly. 2025-04-1143 min
Cannon Stats - The Analytics Podcast3-0 and DreamingAdam and Scott are back to give an analytical deep dive into Arsenal’s Champions League heroics and beyond! Fresh off a stunning 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the quarter-final first leg, we unpack the tactics, standout performances, and what lies ahead fro Arsenal.It is a full show with things starting with with Arsenal’s Emirates masterclass, with a tactical breakdown, second-leg strategy, rankings of all the potential other teams in the CL, and a short weekend preview vs. Brentford.Arsenal dominated with 12 shots, 64% field tilt, and 2 big chances. Declan Rice’s two free-k...2025-04-111h 04
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastGabriel out :-( | Gyökeres in?Adam and Scott get together to chat about the latest news in the Arsenal world. That of course, means we get to chat about the injury to Gabriel Magalhães.* How does the club cope with him out?* Is it Kiwor next man up or something more exotic?* How much blame does the club have for this and the other hamstring injuries?Hamstring Injuries in context:Arsenal are a bit above average (3.8 and 3.5 median) this season with there 5 total injuries. 3 of Arsenal’s have been to the level that the...2025-04-041h 05
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastWhich players would you swap Odegaard with?It has been too long of a break and we appologize for that. To make it up, Adam and Scott are coming in with some potential hot take topics here.The duo starts out with a good hypothetical: which players in the world right now would you have serious considerations to replace Martin Odegaard at Arsenal?Adam went with the following: Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, maybe Cole Palmer but not really and a whole bunch of not really sure there is better options.Scott went with the following: Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, Pedri...2025-03-281h 03
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastSo Back from the Precipice of Being So OverIt is amazing what a couple of big wins will do for the mood and confidence and optimism around the club.Scott and Adam talk about the back-to-back scintillating performances against two tricky teams in Nottingham Forest and Sporting CP.* The return of Odegaard gets the ball flowing again* The return of healthy fullbacks adds balance* Rotation!Then the conversation turns to how Viktor Gyokeres looked and if our opinions on him changed at all with his performance against Arsenal.Then it is a bigger picture view...2024-11-271h 05
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastIt's not over for Arsenal... yetThe Cannon Stats podcast is back talking about the Chelsea match:* Overall performance* Blow by blow view* Mikel Merino* Does a draw mean it is over* The infamous Deserve to Win-O-MeterThe second half of the show focuses on the summer business:* Did Arsenal allocate their resources wrong?* Was there better choices to make?* Should Arsenal have kept ESR or Nelson?Some of the links talked about in the show:Merino Film Study:Gyokeres film...2024-11-121h 24
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastThe Return of the PodcastThe Cannon Stats Podcast is back by popular demand!Adam and Scott gather to discuss the League Cup match against Preston, highlighting Ethan Nwaneri as the standout player. They express their excitement for his performance and also cover the contributions of Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling, and Jakub Kiwior.The second topic offers a broader perspective on the season thus far, examining Arsenal's performance against expectations, and concludes with a focus on the upcoming weekend match against Newcastle.It is good to be back and we hope you enjoy this episode. ...2024-10-3154 min
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastExpecting Goals with Michael CaleyI am happy to bring you a special edition of the Cannon Stats podcast talking to a returning guestMichael Caley.He is here to talk about his new newsletter Expecting goals, which looks to take a break from the week-to-week view and dedicate time to studying a particular question that is underappreciated or is something that we “know” or “assume” to be true but don’t have a good data to say how much or to what degree or when these things from maybe nothing to something.We have a wide-ranging discussion but the later part talks...2024-01-2250 min
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastCannon Stats #23 - Come on Edu, do somethingScott and Adam are back after too long of a break to talk about the big topics in the Arsenal world.The attack, the disappointments of playing well but not winning, and basically December.Then it is time to switch focus to the transfermarket where Arenal have still not signed anyone. Come on Edu!But more seriously we give our expectations, the sales that could happen, and the state of the squad going into January. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other...2024-01-051h 02
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastCannon Stats #22 - Throw the book at emLots of news to talk about here on an international break. The discussion starts with the biggest news of the day, Everton getting a 10-point deduction for breaking the profit and sustainability rules (FFP).This comes as a bit of a shock because they are the first big Premier League team to come to the punishment phase. After the news broke they published the following statement:What instantly draws attention is the second to last paragraph and I think we are all right there with them.This great and all, and be all...2023-11-171h 07
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastCannon Stats #21 - Injury Prone ArsenalAdam and Scott are back to talk about Arsenal. They give the League Cup the right amount of coverage and really just wonder what is it for and why it even exists as a competition.Then, they talk about injuries and if Arsenal players are injury-prone and how much we should worry and look to ensure there is coverage or a replacement for those players.After the break, it is on to DUELS and what value they have for us.Lastly a look ahead to a big match against Newcastle United. 2023-11-0353 min
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastAre Arsenal Good? with Jon MackenzieThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.cannonstats.comAre Arsenal worse? Probably not but certainly different Scott is joined by Jon Mackenzie of Tfio to talk further about his last video, answering the question ‘is Arsenal worse’.2023-11-0232 min
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastCannon Stats #20 - Quarter Season Checkup24% of the season has been completed and that is a good time to take stock of where things stand with Arsenal. In this episode Adam and Scott go through the biggest surprises, the biggest disappointments, how the expectations have changed, the rating of the manager, and the main takeaway.Later there is a discussion of the Sevilla match midweek and a look ahead to how Arsenal should cope with the busy schedule of Sheffield United, West Ham, and Newcastle. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other...2023-10-271h 05
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastCannon Stats #19 - Big Games and False PositionsThe Cannon Stats podcast is back with a full slate of things to cover. Chelsea Preview* Chelsea are still dealing with quite a few injuries. Looks like James is a doubt, Borja a doubt, Chilwell out. How will that effect the lineups for both teams?* What to make of their metrics. Good numbers, bad results, easy schedule* They are 4th in expected points, and ranked as the 5th best team in the Premier League in projection model ratings, looking at only this season’s data they are tied with Tottenham as th...2023-10-2041 min
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastCannon Stats #18 - Too Much Control?The CannonStats Podcast is back after a couple of weeks off to look at a slate of topics that is full considering that we are entering an international break.Things that we can learn from the Manchester City match.How the attack is functioning, is it too much control and not enough jazz, is the trade-off tilted too far towards defense over the attack, how much should we be worried?Next, it is looking at Martin Odegaard and how his production is changing this season. Last it is a look at...2023-10-1357 min
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastCannon Stats #16 - Sparkling Under the LightsArsenal and the Champions League were synonymous with each other for a long time and the years in the wilderness were hard to handle so having the chance to be back has not been taken for granted.Adam and Scott talk about the night:* The lineup* PSV attacking Arsenal* Arsenal’s attack is back* Raya solidifying his grasp on the number 1 spotNext, it is a discussion on Saka’s start of the year and how he can help deliver the big dreams that we have for Arse...2023-09-221h 04
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastNorth London Derby Preview with Michael CaleyThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.cannonstats.comOn the latest bonus episode of the CannonStats Podcast, I am joined by Michael Caley (@MC_of_A on Twitter) of the Double Pivot Podcast to preview the North London Derby coming up on Sunday.We start off lightly talking about how he got into soccer and how he settled on supporting the fighting chickens of Tottenham (don’t blame him too much). We then go i…2023-09-2231 min
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastCannon Stats #15 - Defeating the Goodison BoogeymanThe CannonStats Podcast is back looking at the news on Bukayo Saka that he might nursing an Achilles injury. Unsurprisingly Mikel Areta has downplayed the severity but that doesn’t mean people still aren’t worried about it. Here is what he said in his press conference:He’s fine. He trained normally today so nothing to report there. Every player has pains or issues. That’s normal in elite sports, but nothing to worry about.With the news coming out Adam took a look at what that means for his minute’s load, and...2023-09-1547 min
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastCannon Stats Podcast: 7amkickoffTim from 7amkickoff is back again to talk about the first month of the season. We go through how our perspective on Arsenal and the other top teams have changed from the start of the season with the teams set, and the first four matches in the books.We also take your questions to wrap things up.Hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.cannonstats.com/subscribe2023-09-131h 17
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastAdvanced Stats 101:This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.cannonstats.comEver wondered what stats mean and when the right time was to use them was? Well, this is the podcast/video for you!In this bonus episode, I am joined by Clive Palmer to talk about advanced stats, and how they help us to understand the game. Learn how the stats work, what the limitations are, and what context is needed for the stats.Below is the very detailed notes and explanations I wrote to...2023-09-1231 min
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastCannon Stats #14 - Ballons d'OrIt’s an international break but that doesn’t mean that the coverage of Arsenal needs to stop. In the latest episode, Adam and Scott talk about the Ramsdale vs Raya debate and when we might see David Raya make his first appearance for Arsenal.There is a report in the Daily Mail (YMMV here on believability) that Raya might be due for a run in the first team:"Mail Sport understands Gunners head coach Mikel Arteta is giving serious consideration to giving Raya, a loan arrival from Brentford, a prolonged first-team opportunity in the comi...2023-09-081h 01
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastCannon Stats #13 - Deadline Day!TRANSFERS!Or more precisely the lack thereof. That is how the end of the transfer window has gone for Arsenal and has caused people to go into a tizzy with the overall squad.So that seems like a job for the stats guys to take the cold hard rational look at things and grade how the window went for Arsenal.After the break things switch to looking at the draw for the Champions League. Arsenal drew what looks to be a group on the easier side with Sevilla, PSV, and RC Lens. Adam...2023-09-011h 25
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastBonus Pod: Chatting United and beyond with Pauly KwestelOn a special bonus pod, Scott is joined by Pauly Kwestel of the Substack Kwest Thoughts. They chat about the state of Manchester United, how they are still struggling so far this season with an identity that has not evolved and still looks like it doesn’t quite fit with the team.In the second half of the show, they talk about the article written looking at the idea that fans like to dwell on that certain players got away or could have come cheap years previously if only [insert excuse] hadn’t happened.La...2023-08-251h 01
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastCannon Stats #12 - Selling Time (fixed Audio)The first version cut off the ending of the podcast, this version should have the full audio.There is a week left in the transfer market and Arsenal are still looking at a squad that is over-stocked with players. The start of trying to get sales, loans, and departures of all kinds are in full swing and the main focus of part 1.Adam and Scott talk about the pending sale of Folarin Balogun to AS Monaco, going into if this was it good business and if the club could have or should have done anything...2023-08-2549 min
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastCannon Stats Podcast - Jon MackenzieThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.cannonstats.comOn this latest Cannon Stats/Arsenal Vision crossover podcast I was happy to have the chance and privilege to talk to Jon Mackenzie.Jon is one of the hosts of the very entertaining YouTube Channel TifoIRL where several times a week they break down topics from around the Premier League and World Soccer. The video blow is a great example of the type of stu…2023-08-1939 min
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastCannon Stats #11 - Good HeadachesThe big topic today in Arsenal land is dealing with the Jurriën Timber injury. Mikel Arteta was asked about and had this to say:"I am more thinking about the resources that we have within the team to keep doing what we want to do. It’s true that he was giving us very different things in terms of what we could do on both sides, but again, these things happen, and we have to be prepared for that."On the podcast Adam and Scott go through the internal options and then loo...2023-08-181h 01
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastCannon Stats Podcast - 7am KickoffI am happy to have been joined by Tim from the website 7amkickoff.com.We go through some season predictions, the first weekend of matches, and how the rivals have strengthened in the window.This will probably become a monthly feature to check on how things are going with the OG of Arsenal stats. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.cannonstats.com/subscribe2023-08-181h 07
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastCannon Stats #10 - A new season beginsIT’S BACK!After too long of a break the Cannon Stats podcast is back.Scott and Adam talk about the summer business, the importance of getting the business done early, the outgoings to come, and where if anywhere there is still in need of strengthening.Finally the expectations for the Premier League and the important races. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.cannonstats.com/subscribe2023-08-1158 min
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastAll that's left is beliefThere is no shortage of talking points with Arsenal right now.The team is unbeaten in 12 matches and hasn’t lost in over two months, but they have drawn 3 in a row to see the margin of error evaporate in the title race. The team is missing the first and most likely second choice right back, causing cascading issues around the field as they try and cope.On the horizon is the big bad villain of Manchester City, casting a long shadow, getting everyone thinking about how to cope. That’s the main focu...2023-04-241h 04
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastAn Arsenal season for the agesOn this episode of the Cannon Stats podcast, Adam and Scott get together to talk about Arsenal’s match to Liverpool. They go through the expectations for the match, including lineup and how we expect Liverpool to respond.Next Adam breaks down where this season Arsenal fit inside the history of Arsenal.Things wrap up with some quick hit questions on things going around the Premier League.Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate and review! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other su...2023-04-071h 03
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastMailbag! How to cope with a Saliba sized hole?We asked for questions to answer and you all delivered some really good ones. We didn’t get to all of them but we will look to come back to them.We touched on dealing with a Saliba injury, backing up right back, credit for the recent success, and RW Depth.If you want to listen to this in your own app you can search for Cannon Stats or follow the directions here (this is best if you’re a Premium Member and want the bonus episodes).Some graphics for players talked about on t...2023-03-3134 min
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastThe 4th Place Trophy BattleThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.cannonstats.comI haven’t been quite as plugged into the race for the Champions League this year as I had expected at the start of the year. Thankfully that has meant that I am more concerned about the title race instead but I still find the race for the final Champions League spots interesting and for that I got help from Mike Goodman from the Double Pivot Podcast and CBS Senior Soccer Editor Sports Golazo Starting XI Newsletter.Mike helped me...2023-03-2915 min
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastIs time up for Tierney?Fulham, is this the performance of the season?Breaking down Arsenal’s win.Looking at the Granit Xhaka, William Saliba, and the man of the match Leandro Trossard.Should we read anything into Emile Smith Rowe not getting time in this match?Looking ahead to the Europa LeagueHow many changes should Arsenal have for this match and will it be enough to see them into the Quarter Finals?Kieran Tierney and Champions League DepthWhat to do with Arsenal’s fullback who has been repl...2023-03-1356 min
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastJust a blipOn this episode of the Cannon Stats Podcast, Adam and Scott get together to talk about things post-Brentford, expanding on what Adam wrote today.After that, it is a look to the HUGE match against Manchester City.Here is how the title odds change with each resultArsenal Win: Arsenal 69% for the title (NICE)Draw: Still a good result for Arsenal, title odds 52%Arsenal Loss: the bad place, Arsenal title odds 33% This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or...2023-02-1457 min
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastDeadline Day ReactionThe January transfer window is coming to a close with Arsenal finalizing the deal for Jorginho from Chelsea. Scott wrote up an article looking at what Arsenal should expect to get from him.That is the main talking point of today's podcast but it also touches on the window at a higher level; touching on squad-building philosophy and the players that the club was linked to, walking away from deals, and Moisés Caicedo/ Declan Rice and the future of midfield.Be sure to like, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. 2023-01-311h 02
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastPremium Podcast: Scouring the midfield optionsThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.cannonstats.comWith the news coming out of Arsenal that Mohamed Elneny might be a long-term injury doubt and the heating up of rumors that Arsenal are in the market for a midfielder, Adam and Scott got together to look at the names linked (Moisés Caicedo, Amadou Onana, Martín Zubimendi, Weston McKennie and more) and some that are just players that we have been watching with curiosity.This is the first SUPER PREMIUM podcast that is available for paid su...2023-01-2510 min
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastPodcast - Arsenal's January PivotIt was a great weekend and we have an exciting show. Stateing with talking a bit about the newest Arsenal signings intermixed with some discussion of the match against Manchester United. Things end with some talk about making some priority calls for the competition ahead.The scouting and stats on Jakub Kiwior:What to expect from Leandro Trossard:Manchester United Instant Reaction: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.cannonstats.com/subscribe2023-01-2354 min
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastPodcast: Moving on from MudrykOn this episode of the Cannon Stats Podcast, Adam and Scott dig into the fallout of the Mykhailo Mudryk transfer to Chelsea. Was this a miss for Arsenal or a bullet dodged? Please like, subscribe and do all that. Please let us know if this isn’t available on any of the podcasting places you listen.Articles connected or talked about on this episode.Adam on Mudryk :Scott on Mudryk:We talk about the breaking internet for Declan Rice, before also going into alternatives for Mudryk.Adam’s po...2023-01-161h 20
Cannon Stats - The Analytics PodcastCannon Stats Podcast: Where do we go from here?The main discussion of today’s podcast is discussing this article from Adam about where Arsenal are in their project and what lies ahead for this team. There is also discussion of (but not limited to):* Mykhailo Mudryk and Shakhtar* Joao Felix* Other player of interest* Mikel Arteta’s sideline antics* A look ahead to the North London DerbyWe hope you enjoy it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonu...2023-01-061h 06