Amy Lawrence sat down with Mikel Arteta for an exclusive interview ahead of the new campaign. On today’s Handbrake Off, we hear the conversation, before Amy, Adrian Clarke and Ian Stone reflect on the chat.

Arteta spoke about his approach to integrating young players into the first team, his evolution as a manager, the difficulties he faces when making decisions that affect players, plus much more.

The panel also look ahead to Arsenal’s season opener against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. With focus on our tricky trips there in the past, the threat Manchester United currently hold, and how Arsenal may approach the game.

Plus there's a discussion around Oleksandr Zinchenko’s new chapter in his autobiography, where he sheds light on the difficulties he’s experienced since dropping out of the first team.

Produced by Robby Williams.

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Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 3-0 win against Athletic Bilbao, the final game of pre-season.

They talk about Victor Gyökeres’s first goal (a header!), Zubimendi’s fantastic performance, positive showings from other new faces and who else but Bukayo Saka.

Plus the importance of Ethan Nwaneri's new contract, and a look ahead to the new season, including expectations and predictions.

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Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 3-2 defeat to Villarreal, in which Viktor Gyökeres made his first start.

Mikel Arteta doesn’t like the semantics of the word ‘friendly’, and internally he refers to these games as ‘tests’ – but how much can we really read into these games?

With the trip to Old Trafford just 10 days away, the panel discuss whether the performance left them concerned, the difficulty of finding the balance during pre-season, and how Mikel Arteta may approach Saturday's game against Athletic Club.

Plus Nwaneri and Dowman impress again, Gabriel and Timber return, and is Fabio Vieira leaving the club?

Produced by Jay Beale.

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