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Episode 88 - Manchester United's Embarrassing Victory

Fa cup recap - Utd narrowly escaped embarrassment against championship side, Coventry. - City secure a place in the final with a win against Chelsea Will Pochettino and Ten Haag make it till next season? Dele Alli states he's got his eyes set on World Cup 2026 What changes to the game 'Make football great again' Andy Cole and John Terry added to Prem Hall of Fame

Episode 87 - Prem Turning Into A Farmers League?

Arsenal and Liverpool's loss puts Man City back in title charge. Is Arteta what Brendan Rogers was to Liverpool... 'the nearly man'? Villa and Spurs battle for the CL spot. After 11 seasons someone other than Bayern Munich has won the Bundesliga. What makes a player world-class? Scholes comments on players wearing hats and hoods at training... is the modern game too soft? Champions League quarter-finals second legs Ten Haag, it's time to go.

Episode 86 - Tight At The Top

- PL round-up: - Utd hold Liverpool to a draw - Chelsea drop points again - Arsenal and City grab convincing wins - 1 point splits the teams in the race for the title - Villa and Spurs battle for Champions League spots continue -Are Arsenal in a better position to win the league than at this point last season -Another week of refereeing blunders -Everton deducted another 2 points for breaking profit and sustainability rules -Who is claiming the final relegation spot? (Everton, Forest, Luton, Brentford) -Young talent proving English football is in safe hands. -Champions League quarter-final predictions. -Best player to not have won the Balon d'Or (Iniesta, Neymar, KDB, Romario, Lewandoski, Sneijder, Xavi, Hazard) -Who has been the best player in each position this season in the prem?

Episode 85 - Is it time for Southgate to go?

Boring England performance vs Brazil. Could we see Southgate in the United job? Do wonderkids need time before receiving mass praise (Mainoo, Endrick, etc)? Arsenal's champions league chances. Bruno vs Odegaaed. Ole gunner Soljskar interview: - Was Ronaldo the problem? - Players turning down positions of responsibility (captaincy) - - -Players refusing to do pre-match interviews, due to fears of criticism if the match doesn't go as planned. Nketiah could leave this summer, Wolves, Brentford & Palace interested. Juventus might move for Mason Greenwood . Real Madrid are preeing Trent. Jared Braithwaite sparks interest from United, Spurs and Real Madrid. United could be barred from Europe next season. Newcastle, Villa, Forest need to offload to balance their books due to FFP.

Episode 84 - Arsenal's Time to Step Up!

Liverpool vs Man City, our thoughts on the game. Klopp and Pep “Rivalry” Arsenal’s time to step up during the business end of the season.  What kind of striker is Eddie Nketiah?  Has the Ronaldo and Messi era changed how we feel about strikers?  Will the 442 formation ever come back into fashion?  Champions League new format  Can England win the Euros.  Greenwood and Manchester United talk  Premier League top 4/5 Race