Welcome to this special edition of Handbrake Off where the multi-generational crew have decided to reconvene to see if they can reach the kind of consensus Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta need on the hot topic of a new striker for Arsenal.

Amy Lawrence is joined by our range of Arsenal fans from across the years. Arthur, The Athletic’s resident teen, Handbrake's Art de Roché, and Richard, our most mature (legendary) supporter.

So, the key dilemma that is keeping Arsenal fans from sleeping soundly is to Sesko or to Gyokeres, that is the question. The drip drip of whispers and hunches, breaking developments about concrete talk - god forbid any talk should be non-concrete - is already getting irritating.

The panel discuss the options, with the aim of agreeing on who they would choose if they were Arsenal’s new sporting director.

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Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss the potential arrival of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad and what it could mean for Arsenal's midfield.

The Spanish midfielder is expected to be Mikel Arteta's first signing of the summer, with a £51m deal reportedly in it's final stages. The panel discuss his best qualities and why he’d be a great fit – including where he’d slot into the side and how he’d benefit those around him. We also hear from The Athletic's data writer Thom Harris and tactics writer Liam Tharme with their takes on what his arrival could mean for the club.

Plus, PSG's performance in the Champions League final and the guys pick their favourite Arsenal shirts of all time.

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James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to continue the chat around Arsenal's magnificent triumph in the Women's Champions League and we hear from Leah Williamson, Beth Mead and Steph Catley at the trophy celebration.

James and Art have their say on our end of season awards, choosing the goals, moments and players they think were unlucky to miss out on Monday's show and talk Max Dowman after another impressive display for England's U17's.

Plus, we answer your questions on transfers, tactics, and how many sheep you could realistically fight at once. All that and plenty more!

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Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Barcelona in Lisbon, to secure the clubs second Women's Champions League 18 years on from the first.

Stina Blackstenius was the hero, scoring the winner just seven minutes after coming off the bench. The panel discuss Renee Slegers impact since becoming manager back in October, including her connection with the squad and how she's improved them tactically.

We hear from Blackstenius, Beth Mead and Chloe Kelly speaking to The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur post game, and Art de Roché drops by to give his thoughts on a brave and intelligent performance.

Amy and Adrian make a start on our end of season awards for the men's side, looking back at the highlights and lowlights of the campaign, choosing their player of the season, goal of the season, moment they wished could be different plus many, many more.

We'll be back on Wednesday with James and Art to talk more about the women's monumental triumph, continue the awards and answer your questions, you can email us at handbrake@theathletic.com.

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Arsenal play their final game of the season against Southampton on Sunday with 2nd place all but secured. Art de Roché and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to look ahead to the match.

They discuss Hale End prospect Max Dowman’s performance for England U17s, the individual moment’s of brilliance we’ve experienced this season and the need for more next campaign.

Plus Arsenal's potential transfers this summer and praising the players who look set to leave.

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Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Newcastle at the Emirates. The result all-but guarantees second place, barring an unprecedented defeat at Southampton.

The panel discuss Declan Rice and David Raya's performances, and why both players in the running for player of the season. They give Myles Lewis-Skelly, Riccardo Calafiori, Jakub Kiwior and Ben White their flowers after all four thoroughly impressed on Sunday afternoon, a back line nobody would have expected to see play together at the start of the season.

Plus hypocritical Howe & Tindall, a welcome return for Kai Havertz, goodbye Tierney and Jorginho, and why securing second place is important for this group.

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Arsenal play their penultimate game of the season against Newcastle on Sunday in a bid to secure second place this season.

Art de Roché and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to look ahead to the match. They discuss the injury concerns going into the game, the lack of midfield options and a potential start up front for Gabriel Martinelli.

Plus Arsenal’s open training session this week and potential upcoming transfers.

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Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 2-2 comeback at Anfield, after being 2-0 down at half time.

Despite turning the game around, Mikel Arteta was seething at full time. The panel discuss the manager's comments, after what has been an emotional week for everyone involved at the club. Unlike the Arsenal of old, the second half performance was a reminder of the character and resilience within this current side.

Plus Trent Alexander-Arnold booed, Alessia Russo wins WFA player of the year, and the missing piece to Arteta's Arsenal.

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