The Hand of God Podcast

Chelsea's chaotic strategy is setting the stage for endless debates—will it ever pay off, or are they digging themselves into a deeper hole? Meanwhile, Arsenal’s faith in Arteta’s process is paying off, as they aim for the biggest trophies this season. Up north, Manchester United fans have reason to be hopeful, with Ineos and Ten Hag breathing new life into the club. Join us as we dive into th...

Who’s taking the Premier League trophy in 2024-25? Which teams will grab those coveted Champions League spots, and forget the relegation battle—let’s talk about the real issue: is Chelsea’s transfer strategy borderline human trafficking? Join us as we predict our top six Premier League predictions for the 2024-25 season.

Has Pep Guardiola's possession-based style of play taken over the game to a fault? Can Chelsea ever have enough signings to satisfy their ambitions? Is Manchester United's spine in midfield, defense, and attack the key to their resurgence? Are Arsenal finally ready to clinch the Premier League title, and would one league win be enough for Mikel Arteta? Find out what we have to say about al...

Gear up for an action-packed episode as we dive into the latest transfer frenzy, dissecting every big move and hidden gem. We break down the most thrilling pre-season results and what they mean for the upcoming campaign. Plus, we craft a killer Fantasy Football team that could make or break your season. Don't miss Pontsho's fiery hot take on Kai Havertz that will leave you stunned. Tune in...

We're back! Join us in this episode as we recap the EUROs and COPA America tournaments, with a special focus on Spain's complete dominance in the EUROs. We also speculate on the possible Ballon D'Or candidates and rate club transfers ahead of the upcoming season. Plus, we've introduced a brand-new segment for fantasy football fanatics! If you're as passionate about FPL as we ar...

Thomas Tuchel and Bayern Munich will part ways at the end of this season. There might be many reasons why Bayern Munich has decided to cut ties with the former Chelsea manager, but we suspect that chief among those reasons is his decision to sign Eric Dier. In fact, we reckon that alone is a good enough reason to give him the sack. We also discuss how Tuchel's nemesis, Xabi Alonso, could be hi...

The Manchester United managerial job seems to have overwhelmed many managers, will Erik Ten Hag finally get it right or will the job elude him like it did his predecessors? In other news, Xavi and Jurgen Klopp have both announced that they will be leaving their respective clubs at the end of the season. We speculate on who their best replacements will be and make predictions of what the Premier Le...

With 12 points from their last five matches, plus the return of key players from injuries, Manchester United could gain confidence and build momentum for a surge up the Premier League table. Could they possibly creep into a Champions League spot or are they too inconsistent to pull it off?

Join us as we huddle in our conspiracy corner to discuss controversies surrounding the Premier League's contentious refereeing decisions after Arsenal's loss to Newcastle. We also discuss the crabs in a barrel at mid-table, Manchester United and Chelsea, as they just about manage to eke out wins from their fixtures.

In this episode, we reflect on the latest instalment of the London Derby - Chelsea vs Arsenal. We also tap into other results from the Premier League, including Tottenham’s impressive run and Manchester United's hard-fought win at Sheffield United. Also, would English players be raved about a lot more if they had exotic names?

This week, we're loving De Zerbi-ball, but can Brighton sustain their Moneyball approach in the long term? Arsenal has deservedly beaten City, and they could potentially win the league, but will they see it through? Lastly, pardon our schadenfreude as we laugh at the comedy of misfortunes in Paul Pogba's Shakespearean tragedy. Did someone say hyenas?

Manchester United's problems mount as they suffer defeat against Palace. Chelsea seem to have found their scoring boots, while Arsenal continue to impress. And VAR rears its ugly head after controversies during the Spurs and Liverpool match.

The Champions League is back and so are we! In our latest episode, we review results from the previous match-day and preview upcoming fixtures in the Champions League and Premier League. It's good to be back, we hope you enjoy our latest offering.

Erik Ten Hag is said to have made a deal with the devil, sorry, the Red Devils. We discuss what he can bring to the table and whether or not he can make a positive change to a United side that has been uninspiring since Solskjaer’s departure. Will Ten Hag solve Manchester United’s problems? And will Arsenal qualify for the Champions League this season?

Chelsea club owner, Roman Abramovich, gets sanctioned by the UK government. We discuss that, as well as the permutations of the UEFA Champions League and the Premier League.

We’re back! In this episode we catch up on the Premier League log standings and give our predictions of how each team will do in the coming months.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been sacked by Manchester United after they lost 4-1 away at Vicarage Road. Liverpool against Arteta’s Arsenal was a case of men against boys. Steven Gerrard got his first win with Villa, so did his predecessor Dean Smith, and Xavi Hernandez got his first victory as Barca manager in a Catalonia rivalry. In other news, we discuss the World Cup Qualifiers and Arsene Wenger’s...

Sam returns and officially submits his application for Ole Out, let’s hope he doesn’t flip flop again. Xavi Hernandes rejoins Barcelona; Antonio Conte to galvanise Tottenham; and Eddie Howe could be Newcastle’s first manager post the Saudi takeover. And finally, Messi seems to be struggling to adapt at PSG, but is that enough to question his GOAT status?

After only four months in the job, Nuno Espírito Santo has been sacked by Tottenham, we discuss what this means for Spurs and what an esteemed manager like Antonio Conte can bring to the table. In Catalonia, shambolic Barca have also sacked their manager and hope to get organised under inexperienced club legend Xavi Hernandez. Pontsho apologises to Mikel Arteta for judging him too quickly as we di...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and United suffered a shock defeat against an impressive Villa side. With three defeats in the last four games, Solskjaer’s competency has come under scrutiny. Pep Guardiola’s team travelled to Stamford Bridge and beat Chelsea to dispel any doubts about their title challenge hopes. On the other side of London, Arsenal beat their North London rivals to win bragging rights for t...

Is Pep right to criticise the Manchester City fans for the Emptihad? Should football embrace technological advancements and introduce earpieces for players and coaches like Julian Nagelsmann suggested? In the Champions League: Nkokwo’s hatrick was not enough to save RB Leipzig from Manchester City’s ruthlessness; as predicted, Bayern destroyed Barcelona; Liverpool & AC Milan roll back the clock; a...

Cristiano Ronaldo made his second debut at Old Trafford and inevitably dominated the headlines before even stepping on the pitch. Arsenal scrambled for their first three points against Norwich City. Romelu Lukaku efficient enough against an ominously dogged Villa side. And the 3PM TV blackout explained for those outside of the UK, and North Korea.

Which club had the best transfer window in 2021? Did Arsenal spend their money well? With the return of Ronaldo, how do United line up to get the best out of their squad? Do PSG have the right men to win the Champions League? Will the retention of Kane's services prove to be crucial for Spurs this season? How did Chelsea fare during this transfer window? Join the conversation on our socials. Give...

Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to the Premier League for his last dance with Manchester United. We discuss Arteta and Edu’s incompetence after Arsenal get thrashed by Pep’s unrelenting champions. Lionhearted Chelsea withstand a lacklustre Liverpool side for a hard-fought draw at Anfield. Plus, our incredibly predictable predictions for the Champions League group stage.

Romelu Lukaku is back in the Premier League and he completely bullied Arsenal in his Timberland boots. We review some of the weekend’s games and ramble on about everything: from expectations of PSG winning everything to the double standards concerning Pogba and Kane’s transfer rumours. Also, where is the RE-spect for Jose Mourinho?