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Marley is convinced that Dan Burn's header last night was the best header in Champions League history. Niall isn't so sure - but it was a good result for Newcastle - not such a good draw though for Chelsea. Is a trek to Baku the last thing they needed this week? Plus, we look ahead to a huge Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on Sunday. SUBSCRIBE NOW: ⁠https://footballsocial...

Micky van de Ven scored a beauty as Spurs shook off their boring tag from the weekend's loss to Chelsea with a thumping Champions League reaction. Plus, Trent Alexander-Arnold was booed by Liverpool fans upon his return to Anfield with Real Madrid whilst one of Wolves managerial targets has pulled out of the race. SUPPORT THE POD: ⁠https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/⁠Instagram: ⁠https:/...

Wolves have parted company with boss Vitor Pereira after no win in their first 10 Premier League games this season. It was inevitable, but the bigger question is who takes up the vacancy at Molineux? Could a familiar face be returning? Plus, Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has been a topic of conversation. Spurs lost poorly to Chelsea at the weekend, but have some fans already seen enough of their man...

Liverpool's recent slump continued at Anfield on Wednesday night as Crystal Palace rocked up, turned them over (again) and headed back to London with another impressive performance under their belts. Arne Slot bemoaned the squad issues he's facing at the minute, having chosen to field a bench made almost exclusively of teenagers. Having spent over £500m this summer, does he have a point? Elsewhere...

Niall and Marley get a few things off of their chest on this episode of Football Social Daily, as they bring you an extended version of 'Get in the Sea' which features one Premier League manager's clothing choices, West Ham's wretched form, and one former top-flight boss attempting to rewrite history around his famed set pieces... Join FSD: Extra Time for bonus episodes and listen to every show ad...

Today’s episode of FSD is the big reveal of months of planning, trial and error, and intense negotiations. Niall and Marley reveal what’s in the works for the very near future for FSD, which we hope you’ll be a part of! For more information, make sure you keep up to date via our socials:NEW: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qrTwitter: https://twitter.com...

Arsenal are 7 points clear of Liverpool and 6 clear of Manchester City. Surely, even after just 9 games, they are in total control of the title race. Is this finally their year? Two of their closest challengers are Sunderland and Bournemouth! Can the two surprise packages continue their momentum this season? NEW: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qrTwitte...

La Liga have announced that the controversial fixture between Barcelona and Villarreal set to take place in Miami has been scrapped. The decision comes after protests across Spain, which included players refusing to play for 15 seconds before the weekend's games, hammered home just how preposterous the idea was in the first place. Niall and Marley dissect how the news is good for football, great f...

There was an English clean sweep in European action on Tuesday night, as Arsenal, Newcastle and Manchester City all enjoyed comfortable wins without conceding a goal. Victor Gyokeres and Nick Woltemade caught the eye during their teams' respective wins over Atletico Madrid and Benfica, but can they be the catalyst for their side's march towards the knockout phase of the Champions League? There's a...

Evangelos Marinakis has hit the Dyche alarm at Nottingham Forest, and hired Sean Dyche to rescue his beloved Trees. The former Burnley and Everton boss arrives with experience, knowledge of the club and a talented squad to work with, but can he arrest the Forest slump? Someone that couldn't work under Marinakis was Nuno Espirito Santo, who is struggling in the capital as West Ham boss. His Hammers...

Ange Postecoglou's future looked ropey at best, and after another Forest loss - this time to Chelsea - he was sacked straight after the game. Is Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis causing more harm than good? Was Ange ever the right fit? We discuss that on today's show, as well as the big win for Manchester United over rivals Liverpool at Anfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Niall and Marley get stuck in to one of the debates that has been dominating the group chat on today's show. If you could change one thing about modern football, what would it be? From handball, to diving, to penalties, there are some interesting shouts... Make sure you keep up to date with us on social media:NEW: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qrTwitt...

Alexander Ceferin has admitted UEFA “reluctantly” agreed to a game between Barcelona and Villarreal being played in Miami, and another between AC Milan and FC Como taking place in Perth, Australia. Has the game just got closer to being officially gone?! Niall and Marley discuss the ominous news and ask what’s next on today’s FSD!Make sure you keep up to date with us on social media:NEW: Instagram:...

On today’s FSD, Niall and Marley discuss the headlines coming out of the international break, with England defender John Stones revealing he almost retired last season as his injury struggles persisted. Despite an injury hit career, where does the “Barnsley Beckenbauer” rank amongst the top players in his position during his era? Make sure you keep up to date with us on social media: NEW: Instagra...

Ange Postecoglou has been in charge for seven games at Nottingham Forest… and hasn’t tasted victory yet. The latest defeat came at St James’ Park at the weekend to leave the Aussie on the verge of the sack, just 28 days after being appointed. Niall and Marley discuss what’s going on at The City Ground, as well as trying to predict what Evangelos Marinakis will do next. That’s no easy feat. Keep up...

Liverpool’s struggles continued as a 96th minute winner from Estevao gave Chelsea the points at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night. That’s now 3 defeats on the spin for Arne Slot’s side, while Chelsea picked up a much needed win - albeit one that came with yet another red card, this time for manager Enzo Maresca! That incident and another managerial dismissal caught this weeks nominations for Get I...

On today's show Niall and Marley dissect the chaotic weekend at West Ham, where they sacked Graham Potter and replaced him with ex-Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo. Was it the right call, both to fire Potter and bring in Nuno? Plus, we reflect on Jose Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge and ask if he could be back in the Premier League for once last dance in the future... Keep up to date with us o...

Crystal Palace became the first team to beat Liverpool this season as Eddie Nketiah’s late strike extended the Eagles’ unbeaten run to 18 games. But does the latest scalp make Oliver Glasner a target for clubs looking for a manager in the near future? Speaking of managers facing the job centre, Ruben Amorim lost another game as pressure on his position went up another notch. Brentford were the lat...

This episode is brought to you by Sky Bet, and Niall and Marley dive in to their latest Fan View data on Manchester United. How many United fans think Ruben Amorim is the man to take the club forward? Have they recruited well enough in the summer? Can they turn things around in the next 5 years? The answers may surprise you! Not for everyone. For the fans. Sky Bet. 18+. BeGambleAware.org. Keep up...

Hugo Ekitike had been faultless since signing for Liverpool this summer, until last night. A second yellow card for removing his shirt saw him sent off and now he'll miss Liverpool's Premier League game with Crystal Palace, perhaps gifting his place in the team to Alexander Isak in the process. The blue part of Merseyside though were beaten in the same competition on Tuesday. Should a club like Ev...

Liverpool beat Everton in the Merseyside Derby at the weekend, with Ryan Gravenberch again proving why he is one of the best signings Liverpool have made in recent years. But for Everton, despite defeat, could Jack Grealish also fit that bill? He has made a great start to life in Everton blue. Plus, we scan over the Ballon d'Or nominees for 2025, and ask whether the Premier League's stars were har...

Arsenal snatched a last gasp equaliser against Manchester City at the Emirates, but it could so easily have been defeat for a second time against one of the Premier League's big boys already this season. Does that result do much to convince people they can win the title? Many people need convincing by Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, too. Although despite beating Chelsea at the weekend, there st...

Enzo Maresca and Arne Slot lead their teams into the Champions League group stage tonight, with tasty ties against Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid awaiting. Chelsea were recently hit by a collection of outstanding rule infringements from the Premier League relating to agent payments over a 13 year period, which ironically may have helped their European title win in the city - and against the opp...

Big Ange’s first game in charge of Nottingham Forest didn’t go to plan as a brace from Martin Zubimendi helped Arsenal to an easy 3-0 win at the Emirates. Elsewhere in London, Chelsea threw away three points thanks to Alejandro Garnacho falling asleep at a long throw, allowing Fabio Carvalho to equalise at the death for Brentford. Niall and Marley are on hand to discuss all the talking points on t...

On a Manchester Derby day darkened by the passing of legendary boxer Ricky Hatton, his beloved City easily knocked out their bitter rivals United at the Etihad. Erling Haaland and Phil Foden piled more misery on the red half of Manchester, while elsewhere in the Premier League, Liverpool were performing their latest smash and grab win at Turf Moor. Niall and Marley discuss all the headlines from S...