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Tottenham got their first Premier League win under new coach Ange Postecoglu at the expense of a weary-looking Manchester United. Elsewhere, Champions Manchester City cooly dispatched Newcastle at home, and Chelsea suffered a stunning defeat to West Ham.

The Prem is back and there's loads to talk about on this week's episode of FKB. One of the most bizarre transfer sagas concluded off the pitch, while the battle continued on the pitch with Liverpool and Chelsea battling to an entertaining draw. Timecodes: (01:45) - Caicedo Saga (06:00) - Lavia Saga (08:30) - Liverpool record bid for Caicedo being accepted (12:00) - Klopp mentions Caicedo d...

Arsenal triumphed in the season's curtain raiser and look to build on last season's 2nd place finish, but the wounds caused by their collapse at the final hurdle may not be fully healed yet.

FKB returns with a special in-house episode to gear up for the start of the EPL season. With Big money, big names, and sizzling highlight reels come even bigger expectations! Join us as we take a closer look through the microscope and name-drop those from whom we expect big things in 23/24. This is the FKB Expectations XI! *Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 17 July. Some transfers have alre...

They've done it! Manchester City are Champions of Europe for the first time and have done so in some style with a historic Treble. Where was the Final won for the Cityzens and can Inter bounce back from this disappointment? We also chat about two Argentine World Cup winners who's moves for next season were announced earlier in the week. Timecodes: 3:00 - Lionel on Manchester City finally w...

Manchester City triumphed in a Gundogan-inspired FA Cup Final win, putting them on the cusp of a historic treble with only Inter standing in their way now. FKB also chats about the rumblings in the transfer market.

A rollercoaster Premier League is finally over as Leicester and Leeds were the unlucky two to join Southampton in the Championship. Aston Villa turned their season around as well after ensuring European football next season. Timecodes: 05:00 - Relegation 09:00 - Leicester 11:00 - Brendan Rodgers's dismissal 15:00 - New manager bounce for Roy Hodgson at Cystal Palace 21:00 - All-time record for...

Manchester City are Premier League Champions once again as they now set their sights on a historic treble. Newcastle also secured their place in next season's Champions League with Liverpool now needing a huge slice of luck to leapfrog rivals Manchester United for that final spot. It's tense at the bottom as well with home showdowns on the horizon for all three relegation-threatened sides....

Arsenal's slim title dreams were all but extinguished as Brighton bullied them on their own turf. This coupled with Manchester City's win meant that the Citizens are a win (2 points) away from retaining their crown. Elsewhere, Liverpool piled on more woe on Leicester City and boosted their hopes for Champions League football next season, and Southampton were relegated after an 11-year stay...

A costly David De Gea error lost Manchester United badly as they fell to West Ham, who all but secured their top-flight status. Is the Spaniard the right man for the Red Devils moving forward? Elsewhere, Man City got a late scare but made it 10 Premier League wins on the bounce, Arsenal kept their slim hopes alive with a win over Newcastle and Chelsea finally won to prevent Frank Lampard from beco...

(This episode was recorded before Arsenal vs Chelsea) Liverpool pinched it at the death of a captivating tie at Anfield, as Diogo Jota emerged as the Kop Hero. Elsewhere, Manchester City followed up their thumping of title rivals Arsenal with a hard-fought win in the capital and things could not be any tighter at the bottom of the table. Timecodes: 02:00 - City v Fulham 3:30 - Julian Alvarez 9:00...

Spurs were well and truly hit by Murphy's Law at St. James' Park as they were steamrolled by a rampant Newcastle, leaving their season and European hopes in tatters. Elsewhere, a Manchester Derby showdown was set for the FA Cup Final and Arsenal's struggles continued ahead of their monumental showdown at the Etihad on Thursday. Timecodes: 00:00 - Bottlejobs + Rollercoaster Results + Ha...

Arsenal's 'Starboy' had a night to forget as his missed penalty proved very costly in Arsenal's 2-all draw with West Ham, their 2nd in succession. Elsewhere, Man City turned the heat up yet again as they cruised to victory against second-from-bottom Leicester, Chelsea were picked apart at home by Brighton and Tottenham and Newcastle were stunned.

Arsenal and Liverpool played out a stunning 2-2 draw at Anfield, but a point did little to help either side in their bid for the title and top 4 respectively. Elsewhere, Frank Lampard got off to a losing start on his return to Chelsea.

Graham Potter's disastrous spell as Chelsea manager came to an end early this week, with Brendan Rodgers also mutually deciding (allegedly) to leave Leicester. Elsewhere, Manchester City made light work of Liverpool, who have been their main domestic rivals for close to half a decade now but the gap in quality could not have looked any larger between the two sides on Saturday.

In one of the most shocking press conferences the Premier League has seen, Antonio Conte went off on his Spurs players as well as the mentality of the club. This all stemming from a shock draw at Southampton after leading 3-1. Elsewhere, the Manchester clubs both progressed to the FA Cup semifinals and Arsenal beat managerless Crystal Palace to go 8 points clear at the top of the table. Timecodes:...

Bournemouth brought Liverpool crashing back down to Earth in this week's early kick-off to breathe life into their survival hopes and dent The Red's push for the Top 4. Elsewhere, Chelsea made it 3 wins on the bounce as confidence seems to be building at Stamford Bridge, while Arsenal and Man City continued to tussle at the top. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Liverpool crash back down to Earth 9...

(This episode was recorded before the Champions League tie between Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund) In a result no one saw coming, Liverpool trounced arch-rivals Manchester United 7-0 to inflict the Red Devils' heaviest defeat in the Premier League era. Mohamed Salah's two goals also put the Egyptian atop Liverpool's top scorer chart in the Premier League era. On any other week, Reiss Nelson's drama...

Manchester United are 6-time League Cup Winners while Newcastle suffered heartbreak at Wembley. In the Premier League, Chelsea were humbled by London Rivals Tottenham in yet another torrid display while Spurs hope to build some momentum in their push for the Top 4. Timecodes: 00:01:00 Manchester United carabao champs 00:04:00 Lionel’s take on the final 00:06:00 Ten Hag’s man management 00:10:00 Ne...

(This episode was recorded before Liverpool's Champions League Clash with Real Madrid) The Premier League scriptwriters were on fire this week as Arsenal left it very late at Aston Villa as their much-maligned new signing, Jorginho was the hero while former Gooner Emi Martinez, the figurative and literal 'Villan' (Aston Villa joke). Elsewhere, Manchester City inexplicably dropped two points in an...

Another week another VAR calamity, or in this week's case, several! The spotlight is firmly on the referees as serious questions are being asked of them. Also, we look ahead to Arsenal's crunch clash with Manchester City, with parity at the summit of the table on the line if the Champions win at the Emirates. Timecodes: 2:00 - VAR gone too far 5:00 - Soucek offside check vs. Soucek handball check...

Another spluttering display from Liverpool has left The Reds at rock bottom ahead of the Merseyside Derby with Everton, who had a virtuoso performance against league leaders Arsenal. Elsewhere, Man City were rocked by a defeat to Spurs as well as Financial Fair Play charges from the Premier League. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 03:30 - Liverpool nightmare 13:00 - Liverpool vs Everton preview 18:00 - Li...

Transfer deadline day has come and gone as FKB discusses some of the biggest moves that arose late in the window, namely a certain Portuguese departing Manchester (no not THAT one). Also, we look ahead to this weekend's fixtures, the EFL Cup semifinals, and look back on some results from the FA Cup this past weekend. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Chelsea 'ruining football' again 06:00 - Jorginh...

FKB's Lionel and Cash share their experiences in England this past festive season as they visited the grounds of their beloved Manchester City and Newcastle. Also, we recap Arsenal's late win against Manchester United, the 'Battle of Mid' between Liverpool and Chelsea and Frank Lampard's departure from Everton. Time stamps: 2:00 - Lionel euro recap 5:00 - Man City tour 8:00 - Bundesliga experience...

North London is Red as Arsenal went 8 points clear at the summit of the Premier League after they beat Spurs and Manchester City lost in the Manchester Derby. Although the win was under dubious circumstances, Manchester United won't care as they have a huge opportunity to start a title push of their own when they face The Gunners in GW 21.  Elsewhere, Liverpool were battered by Brighton as th...