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Feargal Brennan is joined by Pete Hall and Jack Gaughan to review the return to Premier League action this weekend following the international break. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faces more pressure as Manchester United lost 4-2 away at Leicester City with rivals Liverpool smashing five past Claudio Ranieri's Watford and Manchester City and Chelsea also winning. Southampton picked up their first Premier L...

This is The Dugout, a new show for the season from Football Social Daily featuring former Premier League players. Niall McCaughan is joined by ex-Man City striker Paul Dickov and former Everton man Trevor Steven to preview the weekend's top flight action. Steve Bruce manages his 100th game as Newcastle usher in new owners, Ranieri starts life at Watford against Liverpool, and with Everton unbeaten...

Ralph Hasenhuttl could be close to losing his job at Southampton according to a recent report. Saints are struggling, but is it a surprise? (Part 2, 13:27) Raheem Sterling has hinted he may be open to a new challenge abroad, away from the Premier League. (Part 3, 26:25) Liverpool allegedly were interested in Leeds' Raphinha this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Brendan Rodgers has been linked with the Newcastle United job - but the Leicester manager says he is happy with the Foxes. Although, it's been suggested the Northern Irishman may be keen on the Man City job when Pep calls time on his stay at the Etihad... (Part 2, 18:34) New Watford manager Claudio Ranieri has suggested he feels he can surpass Roy Hodgson as the oldest Premier League manager. We l...

Feargal Brennan, Jim Salveson and Ian Brannan on duty to look back at the latest round of 2022 World Cup qualifiers and Premier League news. Gareth Southgate's much changed England side were held to a 1-1 draw on a controversial night at Wembley with Scotland clinching a key win away in the Faroe Islands. Back in the Premier League, Manchester United have been dealt a double injury blow by Raphael...

England play Hungary at Wembley tonight with Gareth Southgate expected to make changes. We ask who is the best alternative to Harry Kane for the Three Lions - Abraham? Calvert-Lewin? Ings? Plus, we look at the latest Premier League transfer gossip involving a potential Chelsea return for Eden Hazard as well as news on Bernardo Silva and Alex Lacazette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

We discuss the imminent dismissal of Newcastle boss Steve Bruce and some possible replacements, as well as answering your questions on the likes of Premier League 'B Teams', Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's future and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Rob Blanchette and Jay Motty on duty to review the weekend World Cup qualifier action this weekend as England hit five past Andorra, plus big wins for Scotland and the Republic of Ireland, and UEFA Nations League final preview. Plus what next for Newcastle and what moves they could make in the January window? And key contract talks at Manchester United with Harry Maguire and Paul...

Niall McCaughan is joined by ex-West Ham winger Matt Jarvis and Broadcaster come Newcastle United fan Eisha Acton for this week's episode of The Dugout from Football Social Daily. Matt discusses what the mood will be like at Watford and Newcastle from a players perspective after changes of management and ownership respectively this week, whilst Eisha gives an insight into how Toon fans are feeling...

The lads discuss their picks for some of the most and least impressive performers in the Premier League season so far as we reach the quarter-way stage. Names on the agenda include Steve Bruce, Mikel Arteta, Harry Kane, Thomas Frank, Graham Potter and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Ashley's 14-year tenure as Newcastle owner looks set to be over after a Saudi Arabian-backed consortium has been given the green light to take over the club. The Premier League have given the deal the thumbs up - we discuss all of the key components. Plus, with Covid-19 not going anywhere anytime soon, we ask why aren't more Premier League players getting vaccinated? Learn more about your ad...

Feargal Brennan, Ian Brannan and Marley Anderson on duty to discuss Wednesday's Premier League talking points during the international break. Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has received some firm advice from Sir Alex Ferguson over playing Cristiano Ronaldo in every game this season. Nuno Santo could be sacked by Spurs, with no compensation, is he fails to secure a Top Six spot in 2022...

Ex-Chelsea, Fulham and Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri has joined Watford as their new Head Coach on a 2-year deal. Will it work out for the Italian? (Part 2, 14:33) Speaking of Italy, Roma striker Tammy Abraham has been recalled to the England squad after a good Serie A start. (Part 3, 30:02) Papers in Spain have linked Manchester City's Raheem Sterling with a move to Barcelona. Learn more ab...

Watford sacked manager Xisco Munoz over the weekend despite a reasonable start to the Premier League season. Is Watford's model working? Plus, we discuss our heroes and villains from the weekend's action, including dodgy decisions and an inspired showing from Mo Salah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Jay Motty and Ant McGinley look back at a MASSIVE weekend of Premier League action. Pep Guardiola v Jurgen Klopp ended in an Anfield draw as Manchester City fought back twice to secure a 2-2 draw on Merseyside as a Cristiano Ronaldo-less Manchester United were held by Everton at Old Trafford. Chelsea and Tottenham both enjoyed a timely return to winning ways against Southampton an...

Niall McCaughan is joined on this week's The Dugout by ex-England and Everton man Trevor Steven and former Brighton, Southampton and Leicester player Dean Hammond. All 10 of the weekend's top flight fixtures are previewed, including a huge clash at Anfield between Liverpool and Manchester City. Plus, Dean and Trevor reveal exactly what the mentality is like when a player faces a former club. Learn...

Leicester City lost their Europa League game at Legia Warsaw, whilst West Ham and Spurs enjoyed wins. (Part 2, 20:16) England boss Gareth Southgate has named his latest Three Lions squad. (Part 3, 31:59) Ex-England man Terry Butcher has suggested that heading the ball may need to be phased out of the game due to brain injuries. Is this the right thing to do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a 90th minute winner as a below-par Manchester United beat Villarreal in the Champions League last night, whilst defending trophy holders Chelsea lost 1-0 at Juventus. (Part 2, 19:02) We discuss Leicester, West Ham and Spurs' European games tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Marley Anderson and Ian Brannan on duty to review and preview a busy Champions League set of matches. Lionel Messi returned to haunt Pep Guardiola AGAIN, as Manchester City lost 2-1 at PSG and Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool cruised to a 5-1 win away at Porto. The team also preview tonight's Champions League as Manchester United host their 2021 Europa League conquerors Villarreal at Old...

Feargal Brennan, Jim Salveson and Marley Anderson on duty to review last night's Premier League action and preview a blockbuster Tuesday night in the Champions League. Neal Maupay's added time goal secured a late 1-1 draw for Brighton at rivals Crystal Palace in the M23 derby at Selhurst Park. Pep Guardiola will be reunited with an old friend as his Manchester City side take on Lionel Messi and Pa...

With several top flight gaffers under pressure, we ask who is at risk most in the Premier League? (Part 2, 17:35) Crystal Palace and Brighton refresh their rivalry tonight. (Part 3, 31:14) We decide our heroes and villains from the weekend's Premier League games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Pete Hall and Adam Keyworth look back over a high stakes weekend of Premier League action with nine games across the last 48 hours. Pep Guardiola got the better of Thomas Tuchel as Manchester City won 1-0 at Stamford Bridge, but their was disappointment for the red half of Manchester as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's United lost to Aston Villa with Bruno Fernandes spectacularly missed an...

We preview the weekend's Premier League action with former top flight pros on The Dugout, with host Niall McCaughan joined this week by former Birmingham and Derby man Michael Johnson and Southampton legend Francis Benali. With Manchester City and Chelsea set to clash at Stamford Bridge, will this set the early tone in terms of title favourites? Plus, will there be fireworks in the North London de...

In Part 1 we discuss Harry Kane, who is yet to score in the Premier League this season - but why? We look at the potential reasons behind his dip in form. We also analyse how Thomas Tuchel has managed such a good record against Pep’s Man City in all competitions over the last 9 months. In Part 2 (25min10) we ask which of the 5 teams without a win are most likely to get one first, and following com...

West Ham defeated Manchester United in the Carabao Cup last night, as Phil Jones returned to a matchday squad for the first time in 19 months. (Part 2, 22:32) Pep Guardiola made some frustrating comments regarding the EFL and what he thought was 'best for English football'. (Part 3, 42:08) The 2022 World Cup in Qatar means the Premier League will take a mid season break next term. Learn more about...