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On the podcast today, Jose Mourinho gets the better of Pep Guardiola once again - but was this a Mourinho masterclass or a missed opportunity for Man City?   Either way it’s good news for Liverpool who now sit a remarkable 22 points clear. Elsewhere we take a look over the teams in the relegation battle and assess a quite depressing transfer deadline day in the Premier League.   Plu...

On the podcast today, Jurgen Klopp fumes at the very fundamentals of the FA Cup as Shrewsbury Town hold them to a 2-2 draw. We ask whether the replays should be scrapped. Elsewhere how deep do problems at Manchester United and West Ham run, are they both broken clubs?  Plus, the most boring transfer window in memory, Haaland can’t stop scoring and deliciously poor sportsmanship. Subscribe to...

On the podcast today, a game that was once upon a time fiercely competitive was something of a foregone conclusion as Liverpool easily overcame a poor Manchester United to cement their position as champions elect. Elsewhere, Eddie Howe’s Bournemouth seem to be sinking without a trace, at a time when relegation rivals Norwich, Burnley and Watford are all improving. Plus, Wolves mount a superb comeb...

On the podcast today, Liverpool are relentless as they brush aside an injury ravaged Spurs team. We posit on who they will sign, if anyone, this month. Elsewhere we look to the teams in real trouble at the bottom of the table and ask whether Bournemouth or Burnley could be about to do the unthinkable. Plus Zlatan returns to AC Milan, Sergio Ramos has a successor at Real Madrid and the toughest jou...

On the podcast today, we had a Merseyside Derby in the FA Cup 3rd Round and a very young Liverpool side capped off an exceptional festive period for Jurgen Klopp’s team. Elsewhere in the FA Cup, Tranmere comeback against Watford, 40 year Old Wilbraham scores against Newcastle and Mourinho declares Spurs ‘in trouble’ after a draw against Middlesbrough. Plus the state of play in the Premier League,...

On the podcast today, we are assessing who has had the best and worst of the always frantic festive fixtures. It’s all change at West Ham as Manuel Pellegrini is replaced by David Moyes as they attempt to capture some of the new manager bounce being enjoyed at both Watford and Everton. Plus Liverpool remain very good, Manchester United appear to be getting good (slowly) and it’s impossible to tell...

On the podcast today, the pupil becomes the master as Frank Lampard masterminds a win over Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham. Elsewhere, Manchester United fail to motivate themselves against Watford, Arteta and Ancelotti are appointed at Arsenal and Everton respectively and Liverpool become champions of the world. Plus, there’s praise for Sheffield United, concern for Aston Villa and a round up of the big...

On the podcast today, Arsenal get walloped by Manchester City, the North Landon side need to act fast to bring in a coach, we look at the options… or lack thereof. It’s a Saturday full of surprises in the Premier League, as Leicester and Chelsea fail to win and in less surprising news there’s a new contract for Jurgen Klopp. Plus a Champions League draw, the upcoming Clasico and players you didn't...

On the podcast today, where else can we start but the Manchester derby? There’s the depressing matter of racism in the stands that somewhat overshadows an excellent performance from Ole’s side, in particular, the superb Marcus Rashford.   Elsewhere, could it be time to declare Leicester City the real title challengers to Liverpool as they brush aside Aston Villa 4-1.   Plus Duncan Fergus...

Since we last met in the audio recording facility Arsenal have parted ways with Unai Emery and replaced him with interim manager Freddie Ljungberg who successfully masterminded a 2-2 draw against Norwich City. We take a thorough look at goings on at Arsenal and the best managerial options available to them. Elsewhere there’s the ever-increasing gap at the top of the Premier League, a farewell to S...

On the podcast today, we hear direct from Spurs’ training ground car park as Matt Law tells us whats happened at Tottenham over a dramatic week in which Mauricio Pochettino left and Jose Mourinho was appointed and won his first game in charge. Elsewhere, Sheffield United impress against Manchester United and we take a look at a series of managers under pressure - Namely, Unai Emery, Manuel Pellegr...

On the podcast today, England qualify for Euro 2020 with a deceptive 4-0 victory over Kosovo and we ask who has impressed during the last two matches. Elsewhere Wales need to win to join England and Scotland and Northern Ireland will have to rely on the play-offs. Plus there’s a preview of the Premier League including a potentially tantalising fixture between Manchester City and Chelsea and we dis...

On the podcast today, Liverpool win comfortably against Manchester City who now find themselves in a lowly fourth position. Elsewhere Chelsea and Leicester City continue to look brilliant, whereas it’s quite the opposite story at Arsenal and Spurs - it’s actually quite an exciting season, isn’t it? Plus a disappointing weekend for the England women's side, Der Klassiker and Antonio Conte being ver...

On the podcast today, Liverpool and Manchester City pull through after initial scares from Aston Villa and Southampton Elsewhere, a horrific injury for Andre Gomes, we ask whether Son’s red card was fair and how the VAR intervention seemed odd. Leicester City and Chelsea stake their claim as the obvious other two in the top four and we take a closer look at a few teams that might be going under th...

On the podcast today, Liverpool win after a shaky start against Spurs and extend their unbeaten run once again. Elsewhere, Leicester dish out an almost cruel thrashing of Southampton, Manchester United win despite missing two penalties and we check up on the London Premier League clubs Elsewhere, great Granada, awesome Atalanta and tales of missed matches Subscribe to Audio Football Club to make s...

On the podcast today, Manchester United vs Liverpool fails to live up to the billing as they play out a strange 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. Spurs and Everton had mixed results in their must-win games, we ask if there’s pressure on Pochettino and whether it’s easing off Marco Silva. Plus a conversation on recent racist behaviour from fans, a cancelled Clasico and under-used VAR monitors. Subscribe to...

On the podcast today, we ask whether England are slipping back into their old ways and suffering something of an identity crisis and ponder how they'll fair at Euro 2020. Elsewhere Wales get some decent results to keep hopes of qualifying for Euro 2020, Scotland play the wettest game of football we’ve ever witnessed and the Republic of Ireland top their group. Plus a Premier League preview, a Euro...

On the podcast today crises at both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, but which is the most crisisest crisis? Elsewhere Liverpool stretch to an eight point lead as Manchester City lose 2-0 to Wolves at home - at what point do they become clear favourites? Plus, great wins for Chelsea, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, a preview of the international break and the best stories from around Europ...

On the podcast today we assess the table from top to bottom including; the title race between Liverpool and Manchester City, the ever-increasing pool of clubs battling for the top six and the teams looking over their shoulder at the relegation places (Watford, Newcastle). Plus Manchester United vs Arsenal, a Champions League preview, and the top stories from Europe. Subscribe to Audio Football Clu...

On the podcast today, Manchester City clearly had point to prove as they dealt out a walloping against Watford. Elsewhere Liverpool found a way past an impressive Chelsea to maintain their 100% start while Spurs and Manchester United faltered. Plus, Wolves on the wane, Champions League chat and a stuttering FC Barcelona. Subscribe to Audio Football Club to make sure you never miss an episode and e...

A fantastic result for Norwich City as they beat Manchester City 3-2 at Carrow Road - we investigate whether is it as straightforward as blaming Stones and Otamendi for the result. Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur appear to have settled into the season and both dished out thrashings to Wolves and Crystal Palace respectively. Elsewhere a towering Harry Maguire for Manchester United, a Champions L...

It’s international break on the podcast this week and we discuss England’s comfortable win against Bulgaria and their impending comfortable win over Kosovo. Elsewhere, Wales struggle past Azerbaijan, Scotland are in trouble after defeat to Russia and Northern Ireland face Germany in a qualifying six pointer. Plus there’s WSL action, Javi Gracia’s sacking and a round-up of goings on in Europe. Subs...

On the podcast today, Mina Rzouki is joined by JJ Bull, Sam Dean and Ali Tweedale to discuss and decide which of the weekend's derbies was the best, and why Arsenal vs Spurs always delivers. Did Celtic crush Rangers in the first Glasgow derby of the season? Was the real action in Rome? Speaking of delivering, is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in a difficult 'moment'? Is Sergio Aguero capable of pushing for...

On the podcast today, big losses for Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur this weekend. The former proving Arsenal are still lacking behind the league’s best sides and the latter thanks to a tactically astute Steve Bruce for Newcastle. Speaking of managerial masterclasses, Crystal Palace beat Manchester United at Old Trafford for the first time since 1989, featuring an impressive debut for Gary Cahill. M...

On the podcast today, we start with Tottenham’s fortuitous point against Man City before taking a long hard look at Frank Lampard’s first game in charge at Stamford Bridge. Elsewhere there have been good starts for Arsenal and newly promoted Sheffield United and Norwich City but less so Newcastle and Crystal Palace. Plus a look at the big football league stories so far and you picked your favourit...