The Backpage Podcast

Fa cup recap - Utd narrowly escaped embarrassment against championship side, Coventry. - City secure a place in the final with a win against Chelsea Will Pochettino and Ten Haag make it till next season? Dele Alli states he's got his eyes set on World Cup 2026 What changes to the game 'Make football great again' Andy Cole and John Terry added to Prem Hall of Fame

Arsenal and Liverpool's loss puts Man City back in title charge. Is Arteta what Brendan Rogers was to Liverpool... 'the nearly man'? Villa and Spurs battle for the CL spot. After 11 seasons someone other than Bayern Munich has won the Bundesliga. What makes a player world-class? Scholes comments on players wearing hats and hoods at training... is the modern game too soft? Champions Lea...

- PL round-up: - Utd hold Liverpool to a draw - Chelsea drop points again - Arsenal and City grab convincing wins - 1 point splits the teams in the race for the title - Villa and Spurs battle for Champions League spots continue -Are Arsenal in a better position to win the league than at this point last season -Another week of refereeing blunders -Everton deducted another 2 points for breaking prof...

Boring England performance vs Brazil. Could we see Southgate in the United job? Do wonderkids need time before receiving mass praise (Mainoo, Endrick, etc)? Arsenal's champions league chances. Bruno vs Odegaaed. Ole gunner Soljskar interview: - Was Ronaldo the problem? - Players turning down positions of responsibility (captaincy) - - -Players refusing to do pre-match interviews, due to fears...

Liverpool vs Man City, our thoughts on the game. Klopp and Pep “Rivalry” Arsenal’s time to step up during the business end of the season.  What kind of striker is Eddie Nketiah?  Has the Ronaldo and Messi era changed how we feel about strikers?  Will the 442 formation ever come back into fashion?  Champions League new format  Can England win the Euros.  Greenwood and Manchester United talk  Premie...

Pep on Foden “He is the player of the season, with all the respect for incredible players but no one has been so decisive for us as him this season.” Race for the PL title still tight. Arsenal keep up their goal scoring form. Pogba banned 4 years for doping What happened to the World Class players born in the 90s? Are younger talents standing out more due to the lack of quality, elite players. Who...

Liverpool comparisons vs RotW -Klopp vs Wenger & Mourinho -Salah the best PL import other than CR7 -VVD the best ever PL Defender? Which English club has the goat academy Could Arsenal's tactical change lead to PL success? Rio Ferdinand claims 'Saka is not world class but Foden is' Who is the best Prem youngster Final Prem predictions

Have football boots fallen off? Roy Hodgson's sudden exit from Crystal Palace and what's up with English football managers. Kobbie Mainoo really is Him Another major trophy-less season for Harry Kane? Brief Premier League round up Does Erling Haaland need to do more when he is not scoring? Mbappe to Madrid? Who will the Champions League? Prime Yaya Toure or Prime Frank Lampard

Prem weekend round up: Palace near relegation zone but may consider sacking Roy Hodgson. Who’s to replace him? The next generation could be the solution. What is a wonderkid United comfortable victory against Hammers Arsenal must win game Vs Liverpool Chelsea, Newcastle & Tottenham all drop points. Cunha silence the blues with a hattrick. Richarlison scores his tenth league goal but Jarrad Bra...

Transfer Rumours: Antony to Saudi? Conor Gallagher heading out Benzene to the Prem? Kalvin Phillips loans to West Ham Xavi and Barca agree to part ways at the end of the season. Xabi Alonzo's unbeaten run at Leverkusen ... could Madrid or Liverpool be next for him? Klopp leaving Liverpool after 9 years. Rashford's misconduct and disciplinary. Is the art of football being lost?

What's causing the shortage of World Class talent, creativity and entertainment withing the modern game. We debate our All Time Premier League starting 11! Should we credit standout players in mid/bottom table sides or wait to see if they can reciprocate the level at top clubs? Transfer Rumours Benzene to the Prem? Is to Kalvin Phillips to West Ham a good signing

AFCON round up United Vs Tottenham. All is fair in love and war, 2-2 a fair result? Is KDB the all time best City Midfielder? Transfer rumours: Is Benzema on the move? Allegedly stuck on holiday but could be link to a few Prem clubs Bruno Guimares linked to Chelsea and Liverpool. Newcastle may want 100m Jordan Henderson could be a Juve player. Ajax keeping their eyes open

Arsenal in the mud. 3 losses on the bounce. But will they bounce back? Reiss Nelson claims he wants 1st team games, time for an exit? Tottenham sign Werner. What’s next for Ange and co? FA Cup round up - early exit for Arsenal knocked out by LFC Is the scouting quality lacking in the premier league? Will Sancho be a United player next season? Some players may have too much “power”. Will Bruno Fern...

Prem round up: Another late winner sees L’pool climb top after victory vs Eagles United’s cherries got popped in OT by Bournemouth Villains block up the Gunners weaponry and steal all 3 pts. 15 home wins in a row! Everton makes it 3 for 3 wins & clean sheets after beating Chelsea Fulham riding their fortunes. 2 games, 10 goals, 0 conceded. Joey Barton states his “thoughts” regarding women Foot...

Ramsdale returns between the sticks after nine games, but does he have a future at Arsenal or is this apart of Mikel’s tactical masterclass? Shy Havertz helps secure all three points, putting the Gunners top of the league  A mare was had yet again! Chelsea taking a strong beating against the evolving Newcastle side, Raheem can not be the only saving grace  Injury woes for Tottenham, as they couldn...

Sancho intervention: English Midfielder set to leave in Jan, alleged row with ETH…  Beckham wants De Gea to Inter Miami!  Things go from bad to worse for The Blues/Toffees. Everton received 10 point reduction due to a compensation claim. From 14th to second from bottom, Everton will appeal. Why are Premier League injuries at a new high? AFCON/Asian Cup is approaching. How will this affect Premier...

Tottenham fold to Wolves. Bowen is West Ham’s saving grace. But for how much longer? Can you hang with the big boys?  Man Utd silenced Luton. Despite the lack of creativity. Arsenal triumphed over the Clarets. Liverpool gonna bounce back, again?

Pep did what Pep does. 22/23 quick recap  “The Backpage stories” - Toon army invades the Gunners VAR is causing havoc. Players being banned for match-fixing, what’s VAR’s punishment? Tottenham vs Chelsea preview  Top 4 predictions Relegation predictions

Wolves sack Bruno Lage Did Erik ten Hag get it wrong? Has Arsenal made real progress? Haaland next Ballon d’Or winner? Nkunku to Chelsea?

Sidemen charity match Are we taking England's nations league results too seriously? World Cup Woman’s football Manchester Derby North London Derby

Graham Potter to Chelsea Brandon Williams gives support and praise to Maguire Does F. Tomori deserve a spot competing potential England World Cup squad Another member of Prison FC is pending. Mathias Pogba is in police custody due to allegations that he extorted his brother, Paul Kylian Mbappe fighting with the legal representatives for his image rights via the national team. Is Kylian right for d...

Manchester United vs Arsenal Liverpool’s struggles continue Manchester United and Erick ten Hag Sorry Zaha VAR inconsistency Aubameyang to Chelsea Could Barcelona go bust? Can Haaland break the record for most goals in a premier league season?

Liverpool’s shocking start to the season. Arsenal’s amazing start. Chelsea's transfer activities. Newcastle will challenge for the league soon. Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard. United sign Casemiro.

Did Aubameyang do an Odemwingie? TikTok comments Has Ten Hagen been naive? Manchester United Arsenal and Jesus Players and their attitude Has Kilyan Mbappe been given too much power

1st round of premiere League fixtures Palace v Arsenal Manchester United v Brighton Fulham v Liverpool Tottenham v Southampton West Ham v City Is it time for players to be more vocal in the media and online?