Five-a-side

The London Derby may have ended 1–1, but the drama was premium. In this episode, the guys relive the chaos of watching Chelsea vs Arsenal in a Nigerian-style bar — full of noise, banter, and pure football madness. The hosts unpack Arsenal’s surprisingly flat performance (“one of their poorest of the season”), Arteta’s rotations, and Chelsea’s impressive resilience despite going down to ten men. Re...

In this Thanksgiving special, Arsenal and Chelsea decided to serve FEASTS. Arsenal slow-cooked Bayern 3–1, Chelsea roasted Barcelona 3–0, and both fanbases left the stadium with their plates full. We break down Estevão frying full-backs, Cucurella pocketing wingers, Timber dominating big moments, and Bayern trying to microwave their way out of trouble. We dive into Spurs getting battered in Paris,...

In this episode, emotions were flying everywhere — and not just from Tottenham defenders. One of us genuinely fell in love again after Eze’s North London Derby hat-trick, describing the performance with romantic butterflies like he’d just met his crush again. Arsenal didn’t just win — they performed poetry. Spurs tried the pragmatic five-at-the-back experiment and ended up pinned so deep they were...

Arsenal made the North London Derby look way too EZE after Eberechi dropped a derby hat-trick like it was a training session. Spurs, defended deep, tried to press, tried to build, tried to vibe… but Arsenal said “not today.” We break down Eze turning into a Prime Zidane impersonator, Chelsea finally acting serious, Liverpool collapsing at home, Newcastle humbling City, Madrid stumbling and Barcelo...

In this episode, we dive into the chaos of the international break, where emotions ran wild across continents. Scotland booked a historic World Cup return, sending the nation into full-kilts-and-tears mode, while Nigeria — the giant with 200 million people and zero luck — somehow found a way to underdeliver again. On the flip side, small nations stole the spotlight: Norway smashed Italy with Haala...

Nigeria’s World Cup dream is over, and DR Congo are the ones who switched off the lights. After a 1–1 draw over 120 minutes, the Super Eagles lost 4–3 on penalties in the CAF playoff final in Rabat, with Chancel Mbemba scoring the decisive spot kick as Congo booked their place in the inter-confederation play-off. In this episode, the Five Aside crew pick through the wreckage: the early Nigerian go...

Nigeria are ONE step closer to qualification and they did it by knocking out Aubameyang’s Gabon. The Five Aside crew dive into everything from the Super Eagles’ big performance, standout players, what improved from the last match, and how we match up against Congo in the playoff final. Finals loading. Agenda loading. Osimhen charging up. 🦅⚔️ Then we slide over to Thomas Tuchel’s unprovoked claim...

Manchester City were on a different planet, and Doku? He went Super Saiyan. The Five Aside crew break down Pep’s 1,000th-game masterclass as City crushed Liverpool 3-0. We dive into how Doku’s dribbling shredded Slot's defense, why Haaland looks reborn, and what this means for the title race. Plus: Arsenal drop points at Sunderland, Chelsea destroy Wolves, and United-Spurs serve chaos. #FiveAsideP...

Chelsea’s injury crisis, Arsenal’s flawless defense, and a question that needs answering , has Barca been figured out? are Newcastle really ready for Europe? We break down Matchday 4 of the UCL, linking Chelsea’s inconsistency to Club World Cup fatigue and youth, while giving Arsenal their flowers for staying solid. #FiveAsidePodcast #Chelsea #Arsenal #UCL #Newcastle #FootballDebate

This week on Five Aside, the boys break down a weekend where Haaland dragged City back into the title race all by himself, pure chaos turned into cold efficiency. Arsenal kept their calm control as Rice bossed Burnley, while Caicedo ran Chelsea’s midfield like he owned North London. As the Rice v Caicedo debate rages on, some are convinced Casemiro deserves a seat at that same table. Amorim’s Red...

The guys dive headfirst into Arsenal’s eternal debate, does Arteta still deserve the blame for the missing silverware, or is he the reason they’re even close? 💭⚔️ From analysing the Gunners’ evolution to discussing Chelsea players bad behaviours , the crew mix banter with sharp insight. Add in some Carabao Cup chaos, title-race talk, and spicy weekend predictions, this one’s got classic Five Asid...

Amorim’s men are flying , three wins on the spin and suddenly Manchester United fans have hope (and short memories 😅). The boys break down what’s clicking at Old Trafford and whether this is the start of something real or just another false dawn. Meanwhile, Chelsea’s collapse against Sunderland has fans losing patience, City’s stumble at Villa raised eyebrows, Arsenal scraped another win, and Liv...

The crew unpack a wild Champions League week, Chelsea’s statement, Madrid’s machine, City’s cruise, and Liverpool’s five-star flex, then shift gears to preview El Clásico and Napoli v Inter. And just when the dust settles, Ope stirs it all up with his Top 5 Clubs power rankings.

Amorim’s in and Slot’s out (of form) 😭 — it’s been a wild weekend across Europe. We break down Amorim’s statement win at Anfield, Slot’s shocking slump, Arsenal’s steady climb, and Haaland’s heroics. Plus, we dive into Der Klassiker drama as Kane keeps cooking and Dortmund keeps dreaming. It’s pure football chaos — funny, honest, and a little too real. The Five Aside Podcast way. ⚽🔥

It’s a Five Aside special — 1 hour 45 of unfiltered football talk with Chukwudalu, Daniel, and Nnamdi 🔥 From Neymar’s never-ending comeback tour to Tuchel’s tactical nightmares and Amorim vs Ten Hag’s post-match therapy sessions, we break down why some managers sound more like manipulative partners than leaders 😭💔⚽ We dive into the winners and losers of the international break, whether Belling...

In this quick-fire episode, we break down Nigeria’s huge 4–0 win over Benin — how Osimhen’s hat trick turned doubters into believers, and why we’re now staring down the playoffs. We also dive into the qualifiers drama (points deductions, group madness, and behind-the-scenes chaos). Expect laughs, heat checks, and no shortage of “why haven’t we fixed this yet?” moments. 🇳🇬🔥

This week, Chukwudalu, Nnamdi, Ope, Strongman and Samuel are back at it — mixing chaos, football, and plenty of laughs. We dive into a proper midfield scrap: Rice vs Enzo vs Caicedo — who’s really cooking? Then it’s all about the weekend’s biggest games, before asking the big question: is Haaland already one of the greatest ever? And of course, we couldn’t leave out United and the Nigeria national...

In this episode of Five Aside, the team tackles the week's football drama, from Arsenal's highs and Liverpool's lows to Chelsea's red card woes and Amorim's uncertain future. Join Chukwudalu, Ope, Sam, Roger and the 2 Daniels as they humorously debate whether a fresh haircut can change a player's game, dissect Liverpool's struggles, and ponder the fate of managers under pressure. Plus, discover wh...

On this week’s Five Aside , we break down Liverpool’s relentless comebacks and whether they’re title credentials or trouble brewing . We dive deep into the Kane vs Lewandowski debate , discuss Chelsea’s new signings finally gelling , and recap the biggest Champions League games and controversies , including that hotly debated penalty call in Madrid.

Join the Five Aside crew as they dive into the week's football antics, from controversial VAR decisions to the lateft transfer gossip. With plenty of laughs and heated debates, this episode is a must-listen for any football fan looking to catch up on the beautiful game's latest drama.

This week I, Sam, Daniel, Ope and Kev wrestle with football’s eternal dilemma: do you die on the hill of your philosophy, or bend for three points? From Chelsea’s swagger against West Ham to United’s struggles under Amorim, we debate whether systems should trump short-term results. We chop up Liverpool’s wild finish at St. James’ Park, Trent’s “Carvajal demotion,” and which summer signings are alr...

Week one was interesting— Madrid’s 1–0 grind, Trent’s defensive trial, Liverpool’s Avengers up front, Chelsea stalling, and Arsenal edging United while looking shaky. I, Sam, Roger, and Ope break down the chaos, the overreactions, and whether the glass is half full or half empty already.

This week, Dalu, Sam, and Ope lock in their Premier League top six predictions for the 2025/26 season — who storms the table, who slides out, and which surprises might shake things up. Plus, a quick look at why we’re seeing so many player power moves this summer before we wrap.

Dalu, Sam, Daniel and Tide preview 2025/26 with reckless optimism: Gyökeres fever, Baleba window shopping, Rashford-to‑Barça , Arsenal belief, United plot twists, and Chelsea being Chelsea. Bold predictions guaranteed to age like milk

On this episode, I linked up with Daniel and Sam to relive Manchester United’s dramatic Europa League comeback, peak Fergie time stuff. We also touched on Chelsea and Arsenal's recent European exploits, and what it could mean for the rest of their seasons.