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The first cup final is in the books and Liverpool joy means heartache for Chelsea. It took 117 minutes of game time played before the deadlock was broken and Virgil van Dijk headed home the winner. RCR breaks down this and Arsenal’s victory over Newcastle in out review of match week 26. Join the RCR discord to chat with the boys and set up chess games: https://discord.gg/bKt4eMbjdD If you're l...

Another week in the books, another opportunity to check in and see where everyone stands with their picks. Is Sean still on top and did Brad continue putting pressure on Sean with his picks? The marquee match-up for this Premier League weekend is Newcastle's trip to title hopefuls, Arsenal. And with the EFL Cup final taking place this weekend, an opportunity to pick winners in the first cup fi...

With Liverpool and Arsenal both taking maximum points, the pressure was on Manchester City to follow suit. With a visit from Chelsea on the cards, the focus of the premier league shifted to the Etihad Stadium. As the dust settled, the points were shared and Chelsea are best pleased leaving the match. Spur's title challenge may be over after a home defeat against Wolves. After twenty-five match...

Lets see how everyone did in the first week of picking the winners and losers during last weeks preview episode. See who gets the bragging rights for this week and who has to eat humble pie. Once the pleasantries of covering last week are secured, RCR must look forward to the next round of fixtures. With a few quite interesting match ups this week, how will the picks unfold. Check out this week&#3...

A bashing in East London and stoppage time winners in two different games is the focus of this week's review of match week 24. As the big boys in England keep winning, it was up to Arsenal to maintain pace. The reverse fixture against West Ham saw the Gunners drop all three points at home. Arteta's men hoped to avoid a similar result at the London Stadium on Sunday. Elsewhere, both Spurs a...

RCR is testing a new 'preview' episode format that requires your participation. As we look to do better coverage of all the teams and games in the Premier League, we are picking winners and losers in all the matches for this week. Join in as we debut this new format of Red Card Radio Preview. Join the RCR discord to chat with the boys and set up chess games: https://discord.gg/bKt4eMbjdD I...

The battle for the top position in the EPL constricted this weekend as Arsenal were able to defeat Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium. Victory for the Gunners saw their gap to the league leaders shrink to two points and with a Manchester City win on Monday, the Citizens also went within two points; though having played one less game. Did this Arsenal victory signal the impending Manchester City tit...

After the mid season split winter break and the multiple rounds of FA Cup action, the Premier League is kicking back up into full gear. Liverpool currently sit atop the league table, will they be able to capitalize on Jurgen Klopp's final season with the Reds and win it all again? It was the breaking news of the past week when Klopp announced his plan to leave Liverpool at the end of this curr...

The premier league winter break is coming to an end but before league action starts back up, the FA Cup 4th round takes place. Red Card Radio this week breaks down all the action from the second half of the split match week 21 schedule. Arsenal and Liverpool were flying high, Brentford welcomed back Ivan Toney who scored a contentious free kick goal, and Brighton and Wolves saw out a nil all draw...

Half the Premier League clubs are currently on a small, one weekend break from EPL action. Some clubs are taking advantage of this situation by having a quick trip to a warm weather climate to avoid the cold British winter. While those clubs are deep in a training regime, ten clubs across five games took to the field this weekend. RCR covers the Chelsea/Fulham, Spurs/United, and Newcastle/City fix...

The FA Cup is back for the Premier League teams and for a few teams, one match is all that they will experience in this years competition. Burnley, Arsenal and at least two more EPL teams (after replays) will go no further. Check out James' feelings about Arsenal being knocked out by Liverpool in the cup. RCR also takes a look at the ongoing transfer window. Tottenham have been the most active...

As the festive period in the Premier League comes to a close, the clubs have one remaining FA cup match before the split winter break begins. This conversation includes talks about Arsenal, Spurs, and refereeing inconsistency. Does James think that Arsenal are being unfairly treated; does Sean think that Spurs are? The boys also look towards the upcoming slate of FA cup fixtures. Check out this we...

Every year in January, clubs can make changes and adjustments that they feel will help carry them to their goals at the end of the season. As we prepare for this eventuality, RCR tackles what Arsenal, Newcastle, Chelsea, Tottenham, and Manchester United could do to strengthen their squads in January. Joel joins to provide insight for the Tyneside outfit. Check it out and let us know in the comment...

As most other leagues are shutting down for a winter break, the Premier League (and English football in general) is in full swing. With games almost every day until after the New Year holiday, fans have plenty of opportunities to watch their clubs take to the field. The festive period kicks off the day this episode releases. The marquee match-up this weekend is the match from Anfield between Liver...

This weekend saw the top of the table shift and constrict slightly. With Liverpool and United playing out a nil-nil draw at Anfield, Arsenal's victory over Brighton saw the Gunners go top. Villa, City, and Spurs all won their matches and kept pace with the new first place team. A full on five team title race is on at Christmas and this is the most competitive Premier League season in a few yea...

After a double dose of Premier League action last week, things are a bit more straight forward on the domestic front. One weekend, one full slate of games; ten matches across three days all kicking off on Friday. RCR focuses on the Arsenal/Brighton match up from the Emirates and arguably the biggest match on the Premier League calendar, Liverpool hosting Manchester United. Will ten Hag's men b...

After a wild week in the Premier League, the dust has settled and Liverpool are leaders after sixteen matches played. The Top Four is separated by a mere four points. Aston Villa's superb week saw them take a maximum six points against Manchester City and Arsenal, results that leave them two points off first and firmly in the title challenge at this point of the season. Spurs rebounded against...

As the mid-week fixtures wrap up, RCR turns its attention to another full weekend of matches in the Premier League. The conversation begins at Villa Park where Unai Emery's Aston Villa side will welcome league leaders Arsenal. Only four points separate the Gunners from the Villans. A win for Arsenal would break a fourteen game streak that saw Aston Villa win at home since the last time Arsenal...

As the festive period in the Premier League kicks off all the clubs have to be prepared to play games at an increased cadence. Most teams will play seven Premier League games with some clubs also having an odd cup match thrown into the mix throughout December. The limits of these teams will be pushed to the maximum. Match Week 14 was just the tip of the iceberg. A massive match from the Etihad in...

After a grueling mid-week fixtures in the Champions League, Newcastle have another massive fixture against Manchester United. Both teams suffered massive disappointment in Europe and expended massive amounts of energy to only come away with a draw. What type of setback will this present for both teams and who will have enough to overcome the other? Chelsea have developed a recent animosity with Br...

Manchester City and Liverpool crossed paths at the first opportunity this weekend in the Premier League. Klopp's side took the short trip to Manchester in a top of the table clash. A win for either side would have seen them finish the weekend at the top of the Premier League. After and all one draw, how did Jimmy feel about the match? Sean breaks down the disappointing result at home against A...

After the final international break of the calendar year, the English football is back and ready to move into the busiest stretch of the season working towards the new year. While club football was on break, the Premier League docked Everton Football club ten points for violating the EPL's Profitability and Sustainability rules. The penalty brings Everton from a fairly safe position right back...

Roughly one third of the way through the Premier League season and three points separate the top five. Manchester City go into the break one point up on second and third place Liverpool and Arsenal. After another feisty trip to London, the Blues of Manchester again leave the capital with only a point. Chelsea have probably had the best week of their season thus far, taking four points from Tottenh...

Another tricky week is upcoming for Chelsea Football Club. After a compelling victory away at Spurs, Chelsea welcome the Champions - Manchester City to Stamford Bridge. Will Chelsea be able to continue their push to be a serious contender for the Champions League places or will City knock their confidence back down? Elsewhere, Spurs travel to Wolverhampton to battle the Wolves. Having lost Romero...

A weekend that James and Sean would be willing to forget saw both of the remaining undefeated teams in the Premier League notch their first losses. Arsenal lost in an even affair away to Newcastle and Spurs lost with only nine men remaining on the pitch at the end to a resurgent Chelsea side. RCR this week focuses exclusively on these two matches, as there was some controversy in both. Newcastle&#...