The Football Diary

Myles and Dave look at the most decisive week of football in the Premier League so far, as relegation is confirmed for pretty much ALL promoted teams barring a miraculous goal swing. The lads ask how Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United struggled, and also how survivors Nottingham Forest can kick on now safety is confirmed. Man City and Arsenal both recorded wins to keep the title race alive till t...

We're nearing the end of a gruelling Premier League season and it really is survival of the fittest! Tottenham are finding themselves falling away from the top 4, their 4-2 defeat at Liverpool their 4th in a row in the league. Mike and Dave ask - what is happening to Spurs?? Nottingham Forest gave their survival hopes a massive boost with a 3-1 win over Sheffield United, with Callum Hudson-Odoi th...

Arsenal negotiated their trickiest test yet in the title run-in with a vital victory in the North London Derby. Mike, Myles and Dave look at how they held firm despite Tottenham almost coming back into the game, and their title hopes for the remaining games. Tottenham's defeat hands the advantage to Aston Villa, who drew 2-2 with Chelsea despite going 2-0 up. The loss of Emi Martinez to injury mad...

Join Myles and Dave for another epic English football weekend. The main headline being Coventry City, who so nearly produced the comeback of the season in one of the games of the season. They pulled Manchester Untied back from 3-0 down to 3-3, taking the game to penalties and ALMOST achieving the mother of all comebacks. The lads analyse how Coventry almost did it, and why it feels like a hollow w...

In a huge weekend for movement at the top of the Premier League, at the top is where we saw it the most as Arsenal were beaten convincingly by Unai Emery's Aston Villa 2-0. Mike, Myles and Dave discuss how Emery set up to nullify the Gunners, and what Arsenal do from here. Elsewhere, Liverpool lost to Crystal Palace and Tottenham lost to an Aleksander Isak-inspired Newcastle 4-0. And also, will No...

Mike and Dave hail the heroic Hatters, as Luton grab a late, much-needed 2-1 win over Bournemouth with a superb 2nd-half fight back. As we reach the final stretch of the season we ask, are Rob Edwards' team actually enjoying the fight?! Aston Villa almost gifted Brentford all 3 points despite going 2-0 ahead, with Ollie Watkins saving the day once more with the equaliser to make it 3-3. Watkins hi...

Myles and Dave try and sum up the biggest weekend of title-chasing action so far. Man City and Arsenal cancel each other out in a muted 0-0 draw, handing Liverpool the advantage. The lads discuss the action, plus debate the future of Jack Grealish. Newcastle snatched a 4-3 comeback win over West Ham despite more injuries. However, it was the returning Harvey Barnes who made all the difference here...

Mike and Dave analyse England's friendly encounter with Brazil, losing 1-0 at Wembley with a few experiments in Gareth Southgate's team. Yes, it's only a friendly but it IS Brazil, and how did England fail to score?! Are they too conservative still, and how did the debutants play? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A crazy week in the FA Cup Quarter-Finals saw 2 thrilling games. As Manchester United beat Liverpool 4-3 after extra time, Mike and Myles ponder the chaos and end-to-end action that made this game a Cup classic. The lads also analyse Coventry's late win to knock out favourites Wolves, as well as discussing the top 4 race again after Fulham beat Tottenham 3-0. And finally, Nottingham Forest's point...

Mike and Myles pick apart a massive weekend at the top of the Premier League, as Liverpool and Manchester City drew 1-1 in a thoroughly entertaining game. We talk City's clever goal, De Bruyne's off-day, chaotic Luis Diaz, and the kung-fu kick that didn't win a penalty. Arsenal benefited the most from that result, moving top on goal difference after a 2-1 win at Brentford. Can the Gunners hold the...

Manchester stays Blue - to nobody's surprise. But Mike, Myles, and Dave focus on the excellent Phil Foden performance that secured a 3-1 win for City over United. We look at how Nottingham Forest were denied a precious point against Liverpool after Paul Tierney's refereeing horror show. Would Liverpool have won without being wrongly given possession back? We also look at how Aston Villa's bench pr...

The first major silverware of the season was won by Liverpool, as they beat Chelsea 1-0 to lift the Carabao Cup - the first of another Quadruple assault. With the Reds missing several key players and turning to youth, it was the experienced Virgil van Dijk who secured the win in extra time. Mike, Myles and Dave discuss how the game was won and lost, and what this means for both teams for the rest...

Mike, Myles, and Dave return to shine the spotlight on the Premier League's weekly highlights. Starting with Wolves' impressive tactical battle with Tottenham, leading to a 2-1 win over Ange Postecoglou's side - their 2nd of the season. We analyse how Gary O'Neil made it happen. Nottingham Forest secured their first clean sheet since November with a 2-0 win over indifferent West Ham. The lads look...

Mike, Myles and Dave are back, discussing the great and the good from the weekend's Premier League action. As Arsenal thrash West Ham 6-0 so many questions are raised. Can Arsenal seriously maintain their levels for a consistent title push? But mainly, is David Moyes finally being found out for his shortcomings? After Newcastle beat Forest we celebrate the magic of Bruno Guimaraes, and ask what Fo...

Back with a thrilling weekend filled with goals to discuss, Myles and Dave dive right in with the pick of the bunch. Arsenal's 3-1 win over Liverpool in what was a must-win game, set them up nicely for a push for the title. Providing they can stay consistent, performances like this will keep them in contention. The lads also chat about Luton's 4-4 draw with Newcastle, Aston Villa's emphatic return...

In another reduced set of fixtures this weekend, Mike chats with Myles and Dave about them all. Starting with Sheffield United's dramatic 2-2 draw with West Ham, which saw 2 red cards and 2 penalty decisions (one given) all after the 90-minute mark. The point is valuable for the Blades, but do they have enough to escape relegation? The performances of Brereton-Diaz and McAtee certainly gave fans s...

The return of Kevin De Bruyne this week has highlighted just how influential he is to Manchester City, as he helped his team to a 3-2 comeback win over Newcastle. Is KDB one of the greatest the league has seen - and is he the key to City's title charge? Mike and Myles discuss that, as well as depleted Tottenham's terrific comeback against Man United, Ross Barkley's role in Luton's fight against re...

It's FA Cup Third Round weekend! Mike and Myles pick through the plethora of matches, and focus on Arsenal first of all, whose 2-0 defeat to Liverpool showed once again how much they're missing a killer instinct up front. But who could they get in January? We'll look at their options. There were wholesome, magical "cupsets" with Maidstone United beating Stevenage, and plucky Wrexham (can we still...

Happy New Year listeners! Mike and Dave try and make sense of Arsenal's stuttering form, as they lose again, this time to London neighbours Fulham. Is it really as simple as needing a goalscorer? The lads look at where that leaves the title race, and if it can still be more than just Liverpool or Man City. We also shine a light on the magnificent form of Michael Olise for Crystal Palace this seaso...

Seasons Greetings from TFD Towers! Mike and Dave look into the pick of the festive fixtures, starting with Nuno Espirito Santo's first - impressive - win as Nottingham Forest boss. A 3-1 win at St James' Park is no mean feat, and Forest put Newcastle to the sword with a slick counter-attacking display. A hat-trick for Chris Wood sealed an incredible Boxing Day for the Tricky Trees. Manchester Unit...

Mike breaks down the picks of this week's Premier League action, with West Ham climbing to 8th in the Premier League thanks to a Mo Kudus masterclass. His 2 goals continue his hot streak, and the link-up with Lucas Pacqueta is a real creative force for the Hammers. Newcastle bounced back from their Champions League exit with a 3-0 win over 10-man Fulham, as they continue their bid to get back into...

Myles and Dave analyse Aston Villa's sensational and deserved win over Arsenal - fresh on the back of beating Man City - and start to ask THE question - is a title challenge now realistic?! Fulham smash another five goals in a game, this time against sorry West Ham. What's been the key to their prolific turnaround? And how can David Moyes' Hammers find consistency? The lads also look at Tottenham,...

Mike and Dave dive right into a goal-filled weekend of football. Starting with a blockbuster 3-3 draw between Man City and Spurs. Tottenham fought hard for the point, but City will feel aggrieved after another shocking refereeing decision robbed them of a chance to nick a winner. Nottingham Forest's recent poor run continued with a 1-0 defeat to Everton, despite another positive display overall. I...

Mike, Myles, and Dave reflect on a banging weekend of Premier League action, starting at Tottenham-Aston Villa, where Myles' boys won 2-1 to lift them into the top 4, and dreaming of big things. Newcastle are also looking up the table, bouncing back from their disappointment against Bournemouth to dispatch a sloppy Chelsea team 4-1. The lads praise the work Eddie Howe has done under difficult circ...

We invite Everton fan Mike Richards from The Unholy Trinity Everton Podcast to discuss the Premier League's initial 10-point deduction, and he chats with Myles about the effect on Everton's season from here on in. Also joining Myles is our own Mike, as the lads pick over an uninspiring international week for England and try to figure out what we learned. We'll also pick our England starting XIs, d...