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Rog and Rory recap all the action from Premier League Matchweek 3. Martin Ødegaard keeps Arsenal’s perfect start alive with a statement performance against Chelsea in an early-season heavyweight clash. Manchester United twice surrender the lead against Everton—is it time for United fans to start worrying? Liverpool earn their first win under Iraola with some notable changes to the lineup, while Hu...

Big Weekend Preview returns as Rog, Rory Smith and Humphrey Ker break down a massive Premier League weekend. They start with Arsenal and Chelsea’s battle of perfect starts before turning to Liverpool’s blockbuster Bradley Barcola signing and the holes still left in Andoni Iraola’s squad. Then they dig into Everton’s failed Balogun move and frustrating end to the transfer window ahead of Manchester...

On the latest episode of Running the Game, Rog sits down with Arsenal CEO Richard Garlick to discuss why last season’s Premier League title could be the start of a dynasty, what his role as CEO looks like across Arsenal’s football and business operations, and the relentless approach Mikel Arteta brings to building a winning team. Plus, Garlick reflects on Arsenal’s unique connection with supporter...

Rog and Rory are back to break down all of the Premier League action from Matchweek 2, including Cole Palmer and Chelsea firing on all cylinders under Xabi Alonso—but just how concerning is their leaky defense with their showdown against Arsenal looming next week? Meanwhile, Liverpool's situation remains increasingly muddled after another draw, this time against Nottingham Forest. Does the dysfunc...

Rog is joined by Chelsea midfield star Cole Palmer to talk about his fast start against Fulham and what it’s been like linking up with his friend and new attacking partner, Morgan Rogers. He opens up about dealing with injuries and getting back to playing freely again under new manager Xabi Alonso. Cole also talks about launching his new ice brand and shares his reaction to Caleb Williams copying...

Rog sits down with Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes to talk through a new season at Old Trafford, what the secret was to breaking the Premier League assist record last season, and the impact playing under Michael Carrick has had on himself and the club. Plus, Bruno breaks down the growth of young phenom Shea Lacey, what new signings Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos will bring to the s...

Rog and Rory are back to break down week one of another Premier League season! Oh, how we've missed the football...and what a week it was to kick it all off with Arsenal beginning their title defense with an impressive showing over Frank Lampard's Coventry City. Is this Martin Odegaard's year to prove he's one of the best in the world? And are Arsenal destined to repeat as Champions? Then, Liverpo...

Rog sits down with newest Gunner and Brazilian International Bruno Guimarães to break down his journey to Arsenal Football Club from Newcastle United this summer, what it has been like to learn Mikel Arteta's set piece playbook, and joining fellow Brazilians Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Magalhães, and Gabriel Martinelli in North London. Plus, Bruno shares the story behind why he wears the number 39 and...

Rog sits down with Liverpool Captain Virgil van Dijk to discuss Mo Salah and Andy Robertson's departures from the club, what it has been like to play under new manager Andoni Iraola so far, and what his hopes are for Liverpool this season as they challenge Arsenal for Premier League supremacy. Plus, Big Virg breaks down his love for the city of Liverpool, what he learned from last season's disappo...

Rog sits down with new Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola to break down the approach that he plans to bring to Anfield this season, what he's seen from Florian Wirtz, Virgil Van Dijk, and Conor Bradley in training thus far, and how he deals with the pressure of managing one of the biggest clubs in the world. Plus, Rog and Andoni discuss winning over the Kop and why the city of Liverpool reminds him o...

In the final part of our Premier League season preview, Rog and Rory predict the entire table from 1 to 20. Will Mikel Arteta and Arsenal lift another title with Bruno Guimarães in the fold? Can Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea and Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham push into the European places? And can Frank Lampard’s Coventry beat the drop? Plus, they make their picks for Premier League Player of the Year.&nbsp...

Rog and Rory Smith are back with PART 2 of our three part Premier League preview...and this time they're taking on the 10 teams from the mighty north, including Liverpool and their new Basque dad Andoni Iraola...can he lead Liverpool on a redemption arc this season? Plus, Michael Carrick, Bruno Fernandes and Manchester United are back....for real this time? Then, Manchester City have tapped Enzo M...

Rog and Rory Smith are back together again just days ahead of the start of another season....this time bringing you PART 1 of a massive three part Premier League preview. Rog and Rory break down the biggest storylines from the 10 teams of southern England including Arsenal's title defense...can Mikel Arteta, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and company build a dynasty? Plus, Chelsea finally got their man...

Rog sits down with Arsenal’s Eberechi Eze to discuss the belief that carried him through the title race, how Mikel Arteta has changed the way he sees the game, and what Bruno Guimarães can bring to the champions. Plus, Eze looks back on the teenage tweet that predicted his rise to the top. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcour...

Rog is LIVE from Hill Dickinson Stadium to sit down with some of Everton's brightest stars ahead of the start of the Premier League season. Rog chops it up with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall on how he, Jack Grealish, and Iliman Ndiaye became the "Holy Shinity." Plus, Christian Nørgaard explains why he thinks Everton can become the next Set Piece FC, Then, James Garner and Hayden Hackney reflect on their j...

Rog sits down with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to discuss how winning the Premier League has changed the club’s mentality, why building a dynasty is now the ambition, and what Bruno Guimarães can bring to the champions. Plus, Arteta on keeping his players fit through a relentless football calendar. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up for our newsletters: https...

Rog sits down with Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso to discuss what convinced him to take on the challenge at Stamford Bridge, what Cole Palmer needs to rediscover his best form, and why he wanted to add proven veterans to a young Chelsea side. Plus, Alonso breaks down what Morgan Rogers can bring to the attack. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up for our newsletter...

Rog is joined by Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac ahead of the new Championship season. Ryan and Rob reflect on the pride and pain of narrowly missing the playoffs last season, how Wrexham has proven it belongs at this level, and why they continue to put their trust in Phil Parkinson to lead the club forward. Plus, which Championship opponents they’re most excited to face this season. C...

Rog is joined by Brenden Aaronson to answer listener questions about the toughest defenders he’s faced in the Premier League, what it feels like to hear the Leeds supporters’ chants during games, his memories of representing the USMNT this summer, and how he maintains his high work rate. Plus, his thoughts on LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://m...

On the latest episode of Running the Game, Rog sits down with Leeds United chairman Paraag Marathe to discuss the club’s ambitions heading into another Premier League season, how Leeds are approaching the transfer market, and why their recruitment philosophy is to “love those who love you back.” Plus, Paraag reveals the matchday superstition he can’t go without. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop:...

Rog is joined by Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt to discuss the new season of Ted Lasso, making the switch to women’s football for Season 4, their love for Arsenal, and how they felt after the Gunners captured their first Premier League title in 22 years. Plus, they discuss their favorite players and the power of belief. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up for...

Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi joins Rog to discuss his transformed Spurs side ahead of the new season after a busy transfer window. De Zerbi speaks about the new summer arrivals, including former Liverpool legend Andy Robertson, and the importance of adding leadership and passion to the squad. He discusses what's changed since he took over in March and what he expects from his club heading...

Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin sits down with Rog ahead of the start of the 2026-27 Premier League season to talk through why playing under Carlo Ancelotti allowed him to thrive at Everton, how becoming a husband and father gave him a new perspective on football, and how moving to Daniel Farke's Leeds United allowed him to soar last season. Plus, why he thinks Karim Benzema and Olivier...

Rog is joined by Leeds United manager Daniel Farke to discuss overcoming the challenges Leeds faced last season, changing to the 5-3-2 formation, and the unlikely sources he draws inspiration from (including Michael Jordan). Plus, the qualities of new signing Harry Wilson, and the expectations of being Leeds manager.  Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up fo...

Rog is joined by former USMNT striker and host of the Dual Nats podcast on the Vamos Network Herc Gomez to react to Mauricio Pochettino inking a new deal to coach the USMNT through the 2030 World Cup. Rog and Herc break down why Pochettino chose to re-sign now, whether or not he will make it all the way to the 2030 World Cup, and which other candidates would make better (or worse) managers for the...