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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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Real Madrid’s rocky week and crunch time for Antonio Conte – Football Weekly 11.11.2025 53:03

Robyn Cowen is joined by Nicky Bandini, Philippe Auclair, Paul Watson and Sid Lowe to wrap up the biggest stories from across Europe including Madrid’s dip in form and the beginnings of an unravelling for Antonio Conte at Napoli. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Manchester City on the march as Arsenal drop points at Sunderland – Football Weekly 10.11.2025 53:54

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lucy Ward and Will Unwin as an imperious Manchester City thrash Liverpool and Arsenal drop points for the first time since September. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Dan Burn and the pantheon of great headers, Fifa’s peace prize and more: Football Weekly Extra 06.11.2025 51:57

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Mark Langdon as Dan Burn scores a beautiful header in Newcastle’s win over Athletic Club and Chelsea drop points away at Qarabag. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Liverpool are back and Van de Ven scores a goal of the season contender – Football Weekly 05.11.2025 52:10

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Nicky Bandini as Liverpool earn a huge win over Real Madrid and Spurs run riot against Copenhagen. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Wolves ditch Vítor Pereira and are Liverpool back on track? – Football Weekly podcast 03.11.2025 52:48

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Philippe Auclair as Wolves bid farewell to Vítor Pereira. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Palace pull off Liverpool hat-trick, plus the Premier League previewed: Football Weekly Extra 30.10.2025 53:26

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Robyn Cowen, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Ewan Murray as Liverpool lose again, Arsenal keep a clean sheet again, the panel preview the Premier League and Ewan Murray joins for the latest from Scotland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Brendan Rodgers quits Celtic and an EFL special: Football Weekly 28.10.2025 54:42

Max Rushden, Sanny Rudravajhala, George Elek and Ben Fisher discuss Brendan Rodgers leaving Celtic, Frank Lampard taking Coventry top of the Championship and Sheffield Wednesday entering administration. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Arsenal’s perfect weekend and Liverpool thrown into crisis – Football Weekly 27.10.2025 57:51

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sam Dalling and Dan Bardell as Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to four points. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Liverpool bounce back in Frankfurt and Chelsea’s teenagers thrash Ajax – Football Weekly 23.10.2025 50:53

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Nicky Bandini as Liverpool turn their recent poor form around with a comprehensive win over Eintracht Frankfurt and Chelsea cruise past Ajax. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Arsenal’s perfect start and so many Champions League goals – Football Weekly 22.10.2025 54:55

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Archie Rhind-Tutt as they try to summarise a Champions League night rammed with goals. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Farewell Ange Postecoglou and Slot slip continues at Anfield – Football Weekly podcast 20.10.2025 55:55

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Seb Hutchinson as Manchester United win at Anfield for the first time in almost a decade. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Liverpool v Manchester United, Parker v Farke and joy for Cape Verde – Football Weekly podcast 16.10.2025 48:10

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Paul Watson and Ben Fisher as the Premier League returns this weekend. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

England qualify and Republic of Ireland keep World Cup dream alive – Football Weekly podcast 15.10.2025 46:07

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Ali Maxwell and Dan Bardell to discuss World Cup qualification and Jack Wilshere at Luton Town. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Scotland stumble towards World Cup as England aim to book place – Football Weekly 13.10.2025 52:16

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and George Elek to discuss the World Cup qualifiers as Scotland’s 2-1 win against Belarus disguised a dismal performance. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Comfortable win for England; chaotic comeback for Scotland – Football Weekly 10.10.2025 56:30

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair, Jonathan Liew and Ewan Murray to reflect on England’s friendly against Wales and Thursday evening’s World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Real Madrid pull clear, Højlund in form and Bayern unbeaten – Football Weekly 07.10.2025 49:21

Max Rushden is joined by Nicky Bandini, Lars Sivertsen and Sid Lowe to wrap up the major stories from around Europe. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Arsenal go top of the Premier League as Liverpool lose again – Football Weekly 06.10.2025 58:34

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lucy Ward and John Brewin as Liverpool come unstuck at Chelsea, Arsenal hit the summit and Manchester United win an unprecedented three games in a row at Old Trafford. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

A Dier finish for Manchester City in Monaco and a Premier League preview: Football Weekly Extra 02.10.2025 50:29

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Mark Langdon, as Monaco score a late penalty against City in Europe and there are straightforward wins for Arsenal and Newcastle. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Liverpool look limp against Galatasaray and Spurs steal a point at Bodø/Glimt – Football Weekly 01.10.2025 44:48

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Jonathan Wilson as Liverpool lose back to back games, Spurs are lucky to win a point in Norway and Chelsea welcome back José Mourinho to Stamford Bridge. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Arsenal’s late heroics at Newcastle and peerless Palace beat Liverpool – Football Weekly 29.09.2025 58:26

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Will Unwin and Nedum Onuoha and there’s plenty to squeeze in as the panel review an eventful Premier League weekend, including Liverpool’s first dropped points of the season, Arsenal’s late win against Newcastle and also discuss Graham Potter’s departure from West Ham. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch u...

Nottingham Forest’s return to Europe and a Premier League preview: Football Weekly Extra 25.09.2025 50:05

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Robyn Cowen and Sam Dalling discuss Forest’s first European game in 30 years, plus the Carabao Cup providing a lack of shocks with the Premier League quartet taking it quite seriously. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Ballon d’Or glitz, Carabao Cup drama and an EFL roundup: Football Weekly 24.09.2025 53:14

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Ali Maxwell and Sanny Rudravajhala as Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatí claim Ballon d’Or glory, and there are unpredictable starts around the Football League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Martinelli to Arsenal’s rescue and Liverpool move five points clear – Football Weekly 22.09.2025 54:06

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Dan Bardell as Arsenal rescue a late point against Manchester City and a win in the Merseyside derby means Liverpool maintain their 100% start to the season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Liverpool’s late show stays on air and Kane sinks Chelsea: Football Weekly Extra 18.09.2025 54:03

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Archie Rhind-Tutt as Liverpool score yet another late winner and Chelsea show their inexperience away at Bayern Munich. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Arsenal and Spurs kick off Champions League campaigns with wins – Football Weekly 17.09.2025 49:17

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Philippe Auclair as Arsenal win in Bilbao and Spurs host Villarreal to start this season’s Champions League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast