The PreMatch Podcast

With Aston Villa hosting Arsenal this weekend, can they be considered as title contenders? Graeme and Craig discuss. They also dissect the midweek Premier League games whilst previewing all the weekend action, and they make their picks including all the FA Cup second round clashes. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod   https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey   https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman  

Pressure is mounting on Arne Slot, but is the Liverpool manager in trouble? Graeme and Craig discuss. They once again disagree over XG before making their weekend picks on every game! https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod   https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey   https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman  

As we now know 42 of the World Cup qualifiers, Graeme and Craig discuss the fall-out. They then turn their thoughts to the domestic action as they preview every game from the weekend. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod   https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey   https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman  

Graeme and Craig assess Wolves' appointment of Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards, whilst they look forward to a fascinating week of World Cup qualifiers. They also picked the weekend's EFL action. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod   https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey   https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman  

Thomas Tuchel has named his final England squad of 2025 and the boys go through the ins and outs. They then make their picks for a packed weekend of action across the Premier League and EFL. Boro fans Craig and Graeme also assess the Rob Edwards situation... https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod   https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey   https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman  

The guys look back at the League Cup action and quarter final draw, before they picked the weekend's action - including the FA Cup first round. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod   https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey   https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman  

Graeme and Craig look at the ongoing Liverpool situation and whether Arne Slot can turn things around. Plus as ever they pick every game from the weekend. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod   https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey   https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman  

Graeme and Craig look at England being on the brink of World Cup qualification, whilst Scotland earn huge win over Greece. They also make their picks from League One and League Two. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod   https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey   https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman  

Graeme and Craig asses Thomas Tuchel's latest England squad which does not include the likes of Bellingham, Foden, Grealish and Wharton. They then look at a few managers under pressure as they make their weekend picks. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod   https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey   https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman  

Graeme and Craig look back at the pre-season Premier League picks with a 1/6 of the season gone and one of them has changed his mind on his title selection. They then make their picks for every game from the weekend https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod   https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey   https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman  

The boys look back at the first round of Champions League action from the league phase including some impressive displays from a number of England players including Marcus Rashford. They then make their picks for every game from the weekend https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod   https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey   https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman  

The first Premier League firing and hiring has taken place with Ange Postecoglou succeeding Nuno at Nottingham Forest - Graeme and Craig discuss. They then make their picks for every game from the weekend https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod   https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey   https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman  

It's one of the biggest episodes of the season as Craig and Graeme hand out their Premier League transfer window grades. There are a few As and also some Es and Fs - find out who! https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod   https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey   https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman  

Graeme and Craig talks Manchester United following their poor start to the new season - including their shock League Cup loss to Grimsby Town. Before they pick every game from the weekend. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod   https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey   https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman  

Graeme and Craig talk the big topics of Alexander Isak and Yoane Wissa. Before they pick every game from the weekend. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod   https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey   https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman  

The wait is over the Premier League season is here! Graeme and Craig talk all 20 top-flight clubs and assess their chances as well as delivering the PreMatch Premier League table. They also pick every Premier League match from the opening weekend as well as every game from the EFL. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod   https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey   https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman  

The new Championship season is here! Graeme and Craig deliver their verdict...and there is agreement across the board. From top two, to surprise package to relegation contenders...find out who they think are best and worst in the Championship. And as ever they deliver the picks for every game this weekend. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod   https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey   https://twitter.com/Cra...

Graeme and Craig preview the League One and Two seasons - picking out the teams they like, and some they don't! Then as ever they preview every game from the opening weekend. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod   https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey   https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman  

Graeme and Craig break down the huge new around Alexander Isak as he has told Newcastle United he wants to leave. They assess whether he will end up at Liverpool and what this means for Newcastle and who they might sign to replace him. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod   https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey   https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman  

Craig delivers his final verdict on the Club World Cup which saw Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain. The boys then look at the the striker market and also at Man United's Bomb Squad which includes Marcus Rashford. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod   https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey   https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman  

Craig delivers his preview for the Club World Cup Final - and Graeme tries his best to show an interest! Then they both get into how the Premier League's new boys are shaping up, whilst also picking out a couple of teams who look like they could be in trouble. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod   https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey   https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman  

Graeme and Craig open the show paying their tributes to Liverpool star Diogo Jota who was tragically killed in a car crash on Wednesday. They then talk England's Euro glory with Lee Carsley Under-21s, the Club World Cup and who Arsenal's next number 9 will be... https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod   https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey   https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman  

Graeme and Craig heap praise on Lee Carsley and his England Under-21 side as they look to secure back-to-back titles. They also discuss the EFL - including the opening day fixtures and a host of managers in the Championship. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod   https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey   https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman  

Graeme and Craig discuss the opening day of the Premier League window as the fixtures are announced, and which teams have a tricker beginning than others. They then talk Club World Cup, Euro Under 21s and Nico Williams! https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod   https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey   https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman  

Graeme and Craig discuss the appoint of Thomas Frank as Tottenham boss plus Florian Wirtz's record move to Liverpool. They assess the England performances against Andorra and Senegal before Craig's guides us through the Club World Cup. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod   https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey   https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman