Hit The Target Podcast

The final eight are locked in for the 2026 FIFA World Cup! Heavyweights like Spain, Argentina, and England remain, but attack-heavy giants like Brazil and Portugal are out. Can Morocco avenge their 2022 semi-final defeat against France? Will Erling Haaland’s unstoppable Norway side shock an inconsistent England? Meanwhile, defensive titans Spain are yet to concede a goal, while Belgium and a shaky...

The transformation of African football at the World Cup has been nothing short of meteoric. For the first time in history, the tournament has expanded to a massive 48-team format, and Africa took full advantage! As we catch our breath following a chaotic group stage and the opening knockout matches, multiple African nations have left their mark on this tournament … for better or for worse. In this...

South Africa’s dramatic 1-1 stalemate against Czechia has breathed new life into Bafana Bafana's campaign, setting up a thrilling "win or go home" Group A finale. After conceding shortly after the opening whistle against an aggressive Czech outfit, Hugo Broos’s men fought back with patient grit. Despite controlling almost two thirds of the ball, South Africa found themselves frustrated by a stubbo...

A nine-man South Africa side slumped to a 2–0 defeat against co-hosts Mexico, marking a disappointing start to their campaign. On this week’s episode of Hit the Target, powered by Hollywoodbets, the panel unpacks how the tournament opener unfolded, noting that the warning signs were already evident when the team sheets were released. The discussion quickly turned to the elephant in the room—the th...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup introduces an expanded 48-team format, distributing elite talent across 12 distinct groups. Co-hosts Mexico and Canada face immediate physical tests against transitional underdogs, while the USMNT tackles a grueling CONMEBOL defensive system in Group D. Tactical subplots define the heavyweight clashes. Group F earns "Group of Death" status, pitting the geometric precision o...

Fresh off lifting the Premier League trophy, Mikel Arteta’s Gunners are on the precipice of football immortality. But standing in their way is a rested PSG. PSG wrapped up Ligue 1 early, but they aren't unscathed. Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé has struggled for fitness, and Achraf Hakimi is a major doubt. That massive injury cloud could completely reshape Luis Enrique’s tactics. Still, ever s...

With the final round of the Premier League season upon us this weekend, the North London landscape has unfolded in a way few could have predicted. Arsenal have already sealed their first league title in 22 years following Manchester City’s midweek slip, turning the final day into a tense fight for survival for their North London rivals, Tottenham Hotspur. The Mancunians welcome Aston Villa to the...

The 2025/26 Premier League season is reaching boiling point. Just two points clear at the top, Arsenal face Burnley and Crystal Palace. Can Mikel Arteta’s side hold their nerve and end a 22-year title drought? Meanwhile, Manchester City are chasing a treble and head to Wembley for the FA Cup final against Chelsea. Could fixture congestion hand Arsenal a psychological edge in the title race? At Liv...

The Premier League reaches its boiling point as Liverpool host Chelsea this Saturday. Both giants are at a crossroads in this high-stakes Matchday 36 clash. After a 3-2 loss to Manchester United, Arne Slot faces a goalkeeping crisis with Alisson and Mamardashvili sidelined. Meanwhile, interim boss Calum McFarlane is desperate to end a six-game losing streak in the topflight. Can the Blues recaptur...

With just four matches left, Manchester United and Liverpool collide in a season‑defining showdown. Level on ambition and separated by fine margins, this historic rivalry becomes a true Champions League six‑pointer in the race for third. This episode breaks down United’s growing defensive headache under Michael Carrick, as suspensions to Lisandro Martínez and fitness concerns around Matthijs de Li...

With Burnley and Wolves officially heading to the Championship, the focus now turns to a tense survival battle in London and a dead‑heat title race. After a stalemate with Brighton last weekend, Tottenham Hotspur trail West Ham by two points with five games to go. Is a trip to already‑relegated Wolves just what they need? At the summit, Manchester City and Arsenal are locked on 70 points. With Cit...

All eyes are on the Etihad for a title-defining showdown: Manchester City vs. Arsenal. Following the Gunners' shock defeat to Bournemouth, City can move within three points of the leaders with a win, still holding a crucial game in hand. Elsewhere, the race for Europe is equally volatile. Manchester United travels to Chelsea looking to stabilize their top four status after a loss to Leeds, while t...

This weekend’s blockbuster match up sees Chelsea host Manchester City at Stamford Bridge. Trailing Arsenal in a hotly contested title race, Pep Guardiola’s side faces a "must-win" to keep their title hopes alive. Meanwhile, league leaders Arsenal face a psychological test against Bournemouth. Any slip-up before their looming head-to-head with City could see their lead evaporate. The most shocking...

On this episode of Hit the Target, powered by Hollywoodbets, we break down a landscape shifting beneath our feet. Following a 2-0 Carabao Cup triumph over Arsenal, Manchester City look to close a nine-point gap on the Gunners before their decisive April 19th showdown. In North London, a shock appointment sees Roberto De Zerbi take the reins at a struggling Tottenham. Sitting in 17th, the tactical...

It’s the first major silverware of the season—and it’s a heavyweight showdown. Arsenal and Manchester City go head-to-head in the EFL Cup final this Sunday, and we’re breaking down every key tactical battle from a clash that could define the season. That’s not all. With the international break around the corner, the Premier League serves up a mouth‑watering slate of fixtures—and we’re dissecting t...

It’s the home stretch! Fewer than ten Premier League fixtures remain, and the air is getting thin at the top of the mountain. Once again, we’re looking at a two‑horse race: Arsenal versus Manchester City for the Premier League title! For Arsenal, this isn’t just about lifting a trophy — it’s about ending a 22‑year wait… a generation‑long quest to bring the title back to North London. Manchester Ci...

Matchday 28 of the Premier League season delivers high‑stakes drama across the table. In the North, Newcastle and Everton — 9th and 11th respectively — both look to snap demoralizing losing streaks and stabilize their mid‑table ambitions. Meanwhile, Michael Carrick’s resurgence project is in full swing at Old Trafford. Manchester United have climbed into fourth place after winning five of their la...

The Premier League title race has been reignited following Arsenal’s shocking midweek draw against bottom-placed Wolves. This slip-up leaves the Gunners just five points ahead of Manchester City, who crucially hold a game in hand. As the Gunners face familiar late-season nerves, Matchday 27 is headlined by a high-stakes North London Derby. While the leaders look to steady their charge, Tottenham a...

We’re heading into the final third of the season now and the Premier League table resembles a high‑stakes poker table. Arsenal sit narrowly ahead of Manchester City, clinging to a slim advantage that could vanish with a single misstep. One bad result, and the entire momentum of the title race flips instantly! The panel breaks down the tactical shifts, emerging stars, and relentless fixture congest...

The Premier League is bracing for a high-stakes Matchday 25, with four blockbuster clashes set to reshuffle the European race. The "Carrick Revolution" at Manchester United faces its next test against Tottenham. After three straight wins—sealed by a dramatic late winner—United have climbed to fourth and look rejuvenated under Michael Carrick. Meanwhile, league leaders Arsenal host the season’s "su...

Manchester United’s stunning upset over Arsenal has reignited the Premier League title race. The Gunners’ lead has been slashed to just four points, with Manchester City and a surging Aston Villa now within striking distance as the pressure at the top intensifies. Redemption is the theme at Anfield, where Liverpool and Newcastle United face off. Both sides are desperate to recover from disappointi...

Arsenal have widened their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points, strengthening their grip on the title race. Matchday 23’s headline clash sees the Gunners face Manchester United, a battle between first and fifth that promises high drama. Elsewhere, Crystal Palace host Chelsea at Selhurst Park, a fixture that highlights the gulf between a side still searching for consistency and on...

The Premier League returns for Matchday 22 with a blockbuster slate of three high-stakes derbies. The headline fixture sees Manchester City visit Old Trafford, desperate to close the gap on Arsenal after a series of draws. They face a Manchester United side in transition following Ruben Amorim’s sacking; the Red Devils have slipped to seventh, leaving interim manager Michael Carrick with a dauntin...

The penultimate round of December topflight action features a massive slate of high-stakes fixtures. Manchester City heads to Nottingham Forest in clinical form, riding a five-game winning streak to sit just two points behind the summit. Meanwhile, league leaders Arsenal host 9th-placed Brighton at the Emirates, facing a tactical test as they fight to maintain their slight advantage at the top. Th...

Only three points separate the top three, while the mid-table remains crowded with clubs fighting for Champions League contention. Newcastle host Chelsea at St. James’ Park, Manchester City meet relegation-threatened West Ham and Tottenham welcome Liverpool in a heavyweight clash in London. Brighton, in 10th, face Sunderland, in 8th, in a crucial six-pointer that could shape European ambitions. Ar...