More than a sport. More than a podcast.
WelcomeToTheCarpet is a blend of Arsenal news, lighthearted FPL talk, and long form interviews with the most compelling voices in and around football.
We strip away the veil, no agendas, no media spin, just real conversations with people living the game. Free flowing, honest, and unfiltered.
This is football the way it’s meant to be spoken.
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Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal | Raya Heroics, 12 Points From 12 & The Fat Rat Wishes You A Nice Weekend.
Arsenal make it four wins from four in the Premier League with a 2–0 win at the Stadium of Light.
Welcome to The Carpet returns and I talk on David Raya’s heroics, Bruno Guimarães’ outrageous first Arsenal goal, another huge performance from Ezri Konsa and Bukayo Saka wrapping up the points.
Plus, thoughts on the ridiculous squad depth, a difficult night for a few players, Granit Xhaka getting reacquainted with Arsenal 😂 and Mikel Arteta’s furious response to Sunderland’s penalty.
Ipswich and Brighton up next.
12 points from 12. Up the Arsenal. 🔴⚪️
15 Aug 2026
Community Shield Preview | Nwaneri Future | Martinelli Rejects Gala | Berta???
Arsenal’s pre-season is over and the real football starts now.
On this episode of The Carpet, I look ahead to Sunday’s Community Shield against Manchester City, react to Mikel Arteta’s intriguing comments on Ethan Nwaneri’s future and discuss Gabriel Martinelli turning down interest from Galatasaray.
I also give my thoughts on Andrea Berta so far this summer at Arsenal, the club’s pursuit of a marquee attacker, how the transfer market has changed around us and why the final two weeks of the window could define how this summer is ultimately judged.
Plus, a final word on Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Como and a brilliant performance from 16 year old Marli Salmon.
🎙️ Welcome to the Carpet. The dedicated Arsenal football podcast.
10 Aug 2026
Arsenal 2–3 Dortmund | Bruno Guimarães Arrives | Transfer Talk & Listener Questions
Arsenal Football Culture. Welcome back to The Carpet.
Arsenal fall to a 3–2 defeat against Borussia Dortmund at the Emirates in The Emirates Cup, but with pre-season in full swing, the performances matter more than the result, in my opinion.
I break down what caught my eye from the game, including Ethan Nwaneri getting on the scoresheet, Christos Tzolis growing into the game and another exciting showing from youngster Max Dowman.
We also talk Bruno Guimarães arriving at Arsenal, the latest transfer talk, answer some listener questions and look ahead to the final pre-season game against Como, with a familiar face coming back to the Emirates.
🎙️ Welcome to the Carpet — The dedicated Arsenal football podcast.
3 Aug 2026
Welcome Back, Premier League Champions.
Back after a long hiatus. Forgive me guys.
11 Feb 2026
Control the Controllable’s
Hello…
And Welcome To The Carpet.
In this episode of Welcome To The Carpet, I speak on the title race and the wider context around it, Mikel Arteta’s recent Press conference ahead of our visit to the G-Tech Community Stadium and of course the game itself vs Brentford. I also have a little rant on my current FPL form before I wrap the show up.
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21 Jan 2026
Welcome to The Carpet: The Induction
Welcome to The Carpet.
A podcast built on three pillars:
Arsenal. Football. Culture.
This induction episode is simply there to set the tone for the podcast moving forward. A community outside the hyperbole noise on social media. A space where clicks aren’t chased. Just thoughtful football discussions married with honest opinions.
Born in North London & raised in Salford, I’ve noticed football has always been the thread in my life connecting me with people, places and perspectives. The Carpet is a place where I’d like to further explore these things in future episodes.
Expect match reviews, wider conversations around the game, cultural crossovers & the occasional FPL discussion.
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