Perhaps this is your first time hearing about Colney Talk podcast - hi there!. Well, I thought I share a bit of my byte size insights and why I created this unique format. Whilst we regard MOTM as the standard, I believe 2 additional players are worth highlighting hence my top 3. And with a sport that is ruthless with in-game mistakes, there is often a player with more mistakes than most making him the odd 1.

So my criteria for nominations are based on a number of factors: key player in the game, influential on goal-scoring chances(think pre-assist & assist), disruptor against the opponents (defensively and offensively), game day tactician, and impact player (off-bench). It is often an easy pick with certain players. But only in a handful of games[having a completely dominant display.

The image above is a snapshot of all nominees I called, each game. Here are some interesting notes I thought I'd share:

• While we know the obvious superstars in the team - Odegaard, Saka, G. Jesus, it is also refreshing to confirm the consistency of the players, with eye test. More importantly, we need impact players within the squad - ala Reiss, Vieira & Smith Rowe, or we bring in another Trossard-like gem.

• It is very different how GK are evaluated in games; either he doesn't have much to do when the defense neutralizes goal-threatening shots. Or getting pelted with shots. But when Ramsdale stands out, he is really exceptional.

• Perhaps our defensive weakness weren't exposed as much. But it was not the right side(even with injury-absentees). Ben White is a work-horse for our defense. But has somethings technically to get better at.

• Least versatile position is CDM and right winger. With Jorginho lacking speed, we need another CDM/CM NOT Rice to give us cover - Is that Mo? If Reiss is designated to winger position, maybe we have to talk about striker then.

• The “low-key” quiet and consistent performers in the team include: Ben White, Big Gabi & Jorginho ( shortly after integrating to the squad). Partey, I think has gotten harsher criticism the most; perhaps because of the his level of quality. And his mistakes costing us with minimal cover.

• Arteta is elevating this team much quicker than we realize. More importantly, it is now considered the culture of this club.

• One of the main things I’m going to be conscious of is how the team “adapts” - in games and throughout the season. So we’ll need to get comfortable with “not sexy” performance. Although, I’m excited to see how unpredictable the team will look.

• This helps challenge any confirmation bias heading into the new season and look to have a few more players like Trossard, Kiwior as sure starters but key to squad plans each week. I'm looking for a few squad player surprises. Vieira has started showing flashes.

So hopefully these are interesting to you or spark a health debate - great. Join me in the season and enjoy the pod.

COYG!