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Football Weekly

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Join Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning and fan favourites, including Barney Ronay and Jonathan Wilson, as Football Weekly goes daily for the entire World Cup. Follow the team across the USA, as they break down all the action, the results and of course, the drama. Football Weekly is the Guardian's award-winning football podcast, bringing together some of football’s most respected journalists, writers and broadcasters for expert analysis, opinion and debate throughout the World Cup. On World Cup Daily, the team reviews the biggest matches, discusses the latest news and talking points and analyses t...

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Ruben Amorim axed: what now for Manchester United? Football Weekly 06.01.2026 44:17

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jamie Jackson, John Brewin and Nooruddean Choudry as Ruben Amorim is sacked as Manchester United head coach. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Chelsea dagger for Guardiola as Arsenal move six points clear – Football Weekly 05.01.2026 1:01:36

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nick Ames and Seb Hutchinson to discuss a weekend of Premier League drama. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

The end for Enzo Maresca and what now for Chelsea? Football Weekly Extra 02.01.2026 52:00

Max Rushden is joined by Lucy Ward, Lars Sivertsen and Mark Langdon as Chelsea and Enzo Maresca part ways, while 2026 kicks off with three 0-0 draws in the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

A two-horse race after Arsenal thrash Aston Villa? – Football Weekly 31.12.2025 58:37

Max Rushden is joined by Will Unwin, Paul Watson and Dan Bardell as Arsenal stroll past Aston Villa to move five points clear at the top of the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Are Aston Villa genuine title contenders? – Football Weekly podcast 29.12.2025 55:36

Max Rushden is joined by Jacob Steinberg, Sam Dalling and John Brewin as Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa all win at the top of the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Answering your questions from the Christmas mailbag – Football Weekly Extra 24.12.2025 1:06:01

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and John Brewin for a special festive Q&A. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Fulham fell Forest and who’s top of the tree around Europe? – Football Weekly 23.12.2025 52:18

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Philippe Auclair to wrap up the big stories from around Europe as their winter breaks begin.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Spurs see red (twice) while Newcastle and Chelsea serve up a treat – Football Weekly 22.12.2025 53:52

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Dan Bardell and Seb Hutchinson to review a game of the season contender between Newcastle and Chelsea. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Celtic’s crisis grows and drama in the Carabao Cup – Football Weekly 18.12.2025 52:48

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sam Dalling, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and BarcaJim to discuss Celtic’s alarming start under Wilfried Nancy, late drama in the Carabao Cup and look ahead to the weekend’s Premier League fixtures.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Game of the season at Old Trafford and the latest from the EFL – Football Weekly 16.12.2025 55:49

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sanny Rudravajhala and George Elek as Manchester United and Bournemouth play out a thrilling 4-4 draw. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Sunderland’s derby joy and Mo Salah returns – Football Weekly 15.12.2025 56:55

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Robyn Cowen and Nedum Onuoha as Sunderland win their first Wear-Tyne derby in a decade and Arsenal stay top thanks to a very late Wolves own goal. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Is Xabi Alonso’s time up at Real Madrid? – Football Weekly Extra 11.12.2025 52:23

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon, Philippe Auclair and Sid Lowe as Manchester City’s win at Real Madrid piles the pressure on Xabi Alonso. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Liverpool win at Inter while Mo Salah lifts weights alone – Football Weekly 10.12.2025 48:46

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Lars Sivertsen as a Salah-less Liverpool win in Inter, Chelsea lose to Atalanta and Spurs beat Slavia Prague.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Salah fallout, Arsenal slip and a wild World Cup draw – Football Weekly 08.12.2025 58:18

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Seb Hutchinson to discuss Mohamed Salah’s explosive interview, Arsenal’s late defeat at Villa and the best of the weekend’s Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Chelsea lose at Leeds and Liverpool scrape a point – Football Weekly 04.12.2025 46:54

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Jacob Steinberg as Chelsea lose 3-1 away at Leeds, Sunderland earn a draw at Anfield and Arsenal secure another straightforward win. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

A nine-goal thriller at Fulham and Romero rescues Spurs – Football Weekly 03.12.2025 45:21

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Will Unwin to discuss the Premier League, with David Conn discussing the IOPC report on policing at Hillsborough. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

A bruising game at Stamford Bridge and Manchester City leave it late – Football Weekly 01.12.2025 58:26

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and Dan Bardell as 10-man Chelsea earn a point at home against top of the table Arsenal. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Arsenal triumphant as Liverpool’s crisis deepens: Football Weekly Extra 27.11.2025 57:30

Another home defeat for Liverpool has piled pressure on Arne Slot. Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Nicky Bandini to discuss that, Arsenal’s win against Bayern Munich and Tottenham’s high-scoring defeat in Paris. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Is the Chelsea project finally working? – Football Weekly 26.11.2025 55:19

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Sam Dalling as Chelsea beat Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League, while Manchester City and Newcastle both lose. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Arsenal ensure north London is red after Forest fell Liverpool – Football Weekly 24.11.2025 54:02

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan as Arsenal hammer Spurs 4-1 in the north London derby. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Was this the best week of the season so far? – Football Weekly Extra podcast 20.11.2025 58:42

Has this been the best international break in living memory? For Ireland and Scotland fans, it will take some beating. Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Paul Watson and Seb Hutchinson to look back on it all, and ahead to the return of the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWe...

Scotland in dreamland – Football Weekly 19.11.2025 58:56

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Ali Maxwell and Sanny Rudravajhala to discuss Scotland’s incredible last-gasp winning goals against Denmark that took them to the World Cup. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Troy Parrott’s on fire and England complete perfect campaign – Football Weekly 17.11.2025 59:11

Max Rushden is joined by Jonathan Wilson, Barney Ronay and John Brewin to reflect on Ireland’s dramatic late win in Budapest, England’s flawless qualifying campaign and a decisive week ahead for Scotland and Wales. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Ashes Weekly: Who are the 100 greatest Ashes cricketers? 15.11.2025 49:31

In the first episode of a new series, Ashes Weekly, Max Rushden and Geoff Lemon are joined by Emma John and Ali Martin to discuss the Guardian’s top 100 Ashes cricketers and debate the merits of the top 10. Subscribe to Ashes Weekly to get new episodes Find the full top 100 list here Subscribe to Ashes Weekly here. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watc...

Ireland keep dream alive, Ronaldo’s histrionics and England beat Serbia – Football Weekly Extra 14.11.2025 53:48

Max Rushden is joined by Dan Bardell, Jacob Steinberg and Sam Dalling as Republic of Ireland beat Portugal 2-0 to reignite hopes of a World Cup playoff place. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast