Villa vs Arsenal + who has had a quietly good transfer window?
About this episode
<p>The Tactical Preview is back and Aston Villa's clash against Arsenal is our primary focus this week.</p><br><p>Host Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic's data writer Thom Harris and former Arsenal midfielder Adrian Clarke to dissect where the game will be won and lost. They focus on Villa's frailties in beating the press, Arsenal's short corners and switches of play. The Athletic's Villa correspondent Jacob Tanswell also drops by to give the lowdown on Villa's midfield struggles in the defeat to Brighton.</p><br><p>The panel also focus on Chelsea vs Brighton, Man United vs Ipswich Town & Coventry City vs Hull City, as well as picking out the clubs who have had a quietly good transfer window.</p><br><p>Host: Kate Mason</p><p>Guests: Adrian Clarke, Thom Harris</p><p>Executive Producer: Guy Clarke</p><p>Producers: Mike Stavrou, Liam Warburton</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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