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Well, this week's game of the weekend (Arsenal vs Liverpool) was...a snoozefest? Under 1 xG for each side, no passes into the opposition box for Arsenal, but one magical freekick separated the two sides. We break down everything (there's not much, don't worry) that happened in this match along with our observations from around the league on deadline day!

The 2025-2026 season is officially upon us! Crazy to think that we've been doing the pod for over 6 years now... We're introducing a slightly new format this season: a match of the weekend where we go more in depth and a bunch of quick hits and observations from the rest of the weekend's games. First up: Manchester City vs Spurs, a tale as old as time.

What do we even make of Spurs, extremely polarizing season? Well, to get an expert opinion, we got our friend Des to give his thoughts on a season which saw Spurs win their first major trophy in 17 years while also finishing, ironically, 17th in the Premier League. We go through Des's grades for the team, ex-manager Ange Postecoglou, and his expectations for the team based on this summer's...

This week on the summer series - Chelsea! Of course, we had to invite our good friend, Peter, onto the pod to get his thoughts on the club's season. From a potential title run up through Christmas, to finishing as Conference League and Club World Cup champions, there were many ups and downs. We break them all down this week!

On this week's episode of the Summer Series, we're joined by a very special guest - an expert in his own right...Rheon's dad! We talk all things Manchester City, from the lowest of lows that this team hit in the fall to the, well, not quite highest of high's, but something that resembled more of a competitive team by the end of the season. We're just going to ignore the Club Wo...

For episode 250, we're kicking of the 2025 summer series reviewing a few of last season's teams that drew a lot of attention for either their growth or decline! First up on the list, the might Arsenal - defeating Real Madrid, losing to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup, and watching their Premier League season quickly slip away in the second half of the season...there's a lot to discuss wit...

With the summer in full swing, the mood in European football can only be described as...chirpy. No, wait...that's the USMNT. On this week's episode, we discuss the start of the Club World Cup, the ongoing saga with Christian Pulisic and the USMNT, and some of the latest transfer news!

Well, after years of persistence and a countless amount of money spent, PSG are finally champions of Europe! On this week's episode, we digest and review the absolute hammering of Inter Milan at the hands of the Parisians, who finished Top 6 in England (and why), along with a recap of Serie A!

On this week's episode, we have SO much to digest! From Barcelona winning the La Liga title after a triumphant victory over Real Madrid in the last league Clasico of the season to Spurs (!!!) winning their FIRST European trophy in over 40 years, we break down all of the news from around Europe heading into the final weekend of the Premier League season. Pray for Rheon. Sunday will be torture for h...

Well, what's been an expectation for about 2 months now has finally come to fruition! Liverpool are Champions of England, winning their 20th men's title. However, we still have a lot to learn about where the rest of the Top 6-7 teams in England will set and even longer of a road ahead for Spain's top two teams, who will face off in El Clasico this weekend.

A wildly entertaining round of quarterfinal ties in the Champions League have led to us really enjoying the football we're watching! On this week's episode, we dissect Arsenal's thrashing of Real Madrid while countrymen, Barcelona, managed the completely opposite result against Dortmund. We go through all of the details of the first leg of the quarterfinals!

Is it time to panic when it comes to the USMNT's hopes of showing meaningful progress before the 2026 World Cup? Or is this just a blip? We recap the last 2 matches against Panama and Canada during this international break.

If you're an Atletico Madrid fan, we're so sorry for you. We can't even explain how this team finds new ways to lose to Real Madrid, specifically in Europe. We cover this tie in the Ro16, along with a thrilling PSG vs Liverpool tie, and our expectations headed into the quarterfinals.

After watching Liverpool (somehow) defeat PSG at the Parc des Princes this week, it's made us question the idea of who deserves a win. On this week's episode, we recap all the Champions League Round of 16 matches along with our thoughts on who will go through to the quarterfinals next week. Plus, some updates from the Premier League Top 6 race and the La Liga title race!

Well, as many might have guessed, Manchester City are out of the Champions League and (shocker) Real Madrid have gone through to the Round of 16. This match, along with the other Ro16 results, is what we're talking about this week! We go over the implications of who could draw who in the next round, the Top 5 race in England, and a very tasty looking La Liga title race as well!

Well, that was unexpected. Arsenal trounced Manchester City this past weekend, proving they are levels better than the team in Blue...or are they really? On this week's episode, we review this weekend's massive result for both teams. On top of that, Liverpool continue their dominant run (barely), Forest are overperforming at an absurd level, and Everton might not get relegated!

The vibes for the NLD were, in fact, putrid in Elyas's eyes. When was the last time a North London Derby was on a Wednesday? Because we can't remember. On this week's episode, we discuss that match along with Liverpool and Chelsea's slight dip in form. Notably, Newcastle and Forest have shot up in the power rankings too. Lastly, we wrap up with news around two manager's getting...

Seriously, can anyone actually catch the Reds? They're 8 points clear at the top with a game in hand...we've seen this kind of lead before and history might give us an answer here. Listen to this week's New Year's special to hear our thoughts on this, the Top 5 race, and the relegation battle!

While we saw some childish playacting on the pitch this weekend in the Manchester derby, it's not like this game was Oscar worthy. On this week's episode, we dissect what the result means for both side as well as what the title race in England looks like now! Are Chelsea in it despite Rheon's constant rejection of this idea? We also review the two recent sackings in the Premier League and round ou...

If you watched all 90 minutes of Liverpool vs Manchester City this past weekend, the title speaks for itself. Happy post-Thanksgiving to all! We're right back to it this week talking about the big clash from this past weekend, whether Arsenal and Chelsea (!!!) are in the title race and why, along with our take on Spurs & United in the last few weeks. We wrap up at the end with our standouts an...

It's been a minute, BUT we're back talking everything across England and Spain from the last few weeks, including the international break where Rheon shares some positives from the USMNT's most recent games! Liverpool's dominance, just how close it is in mid-table right now, and Southampton's weird season are just a few of the topics we cover this week. Plus, stick around until the end where Rheon...

The title says it all, doesn't it? Liverpool are on top in the Premier League, but are they really the best team in England right now? On this week's episode, we go into the details on the title race and discuss whether each of the top 3 teams are as good (or not as good) as they've been playing this season. Plot twist: we'll learn a lot from Arsenal vs Liverpool this weekend. Towards the end, we...

On this week's episode, we analyze some of the highs and lows of the Arsenal vs Man City match this past weekend along with Chelsea's return to some sort of stable looking team! Later on in the episode, we go over some of the interesting results in La Liga along with a review of the Champions League matches from Matchday 1.

Rheon has coined the phrase billionaire benefactors, which, this week, is an astute theme that we'll touch on as the USSF has announced that Mauricio Pochettino is officially the new head coach of the USMNT! During this week's podcast, we'll discuss our expectations of his hiring, what to look for when he takes charge of the USMNT for the first time in October, and we look ahead to thi...

In this episode, we dissect the epic showdown between Manchester United and Liverpool, analyzing key moments, tactical decisions, and the impact of individual performances. We also discuss the implications of the result on both teams' title aspirations. We also explore the continued dominance of Manchester City and Arsenal in the Prem while Barcelona's resurgence in La Liga has taken every...