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ESPN FC

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Episodes

December 29, 2025 55 mins
The FC crew look ahead to Aston Villa's visit to Arsenal and argue if Unai Emery's side can upset the league leaders off the back of their sensational run of form. Plus, Mario Melchiot tries to explain why Chelsea continue to squander leads at home. Colin Udoh also joins the show to react to Egypt and Morocco winning their groups at 2025 AFCON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Aston Villa’s comeback win over Chelsea in the Premier League and ask if Villa have what it takes to compete for the title. The guys also discuss David Raya’s heroics, Christian Pulisic’s love life and ask if Robert Lewandowski really agreed not to score in the final games of his first season at Barcelona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 28, 2025 51 mins
The FC crew react to Tottenham's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace and argue if the club has finally figured out their identity under Thomas Frank. Plus, Jan Aage Fjortoft defends his victory lap about Florian Wirtz after the German's brilliant performance on Saturday. The guys also break down why Chelsea continue to drop points from winning positions this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 27, 2025 47 mins
The FC crew break down the Premier League title race and react to wins for Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa. Plus, the guys break down Liverpool's nervy win over Wolves and praise Florian Wirtz for a brilliant performance capped off by his first goal for the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 26, 2025 66 mins
The FC crew look back at Man United's 1-0 win over Newcastle with Ruben Amorim making tactical tweaks to his formation in the absence of Bruno Fernandes. Plus, the panel looks ahead to an action packed weekend of Premier League matches & make their predictions. And, the guys discuss some AFCON action & check in with how some big names in football celebrated the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
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December 25, 2025 84 mins
The FC crew look back at football in 2025 starting with Liverpool's tumultuous year. The also argue if Chelsea had a successful year after winning the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup. Julien Laurens gives out his best XI of the year featuring a host of PSG players. Plus, the guys pick their player of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 25, 2025 27 mins
Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens look back at 2025 and rank their Top 10 moments of the calendar year. The guys also share their players of the season so far.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 24, 2025 41 mins
The FC crew look ahead to the matchup between Man United & Newcastle on Boxing day, will United struggle without their main man Bruno Fernandes? Plus, the panel discuss Marcus Rashford's comments about pressure at his new club Barcelona. And, the guys look back at the best players in the Premier League so far this season & Shaka breaks out a new Power Rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 24, 2025 79 mins
Cristina Alexander and Ali Krieger are joined by Natalia Astrain to review the Top 50 Women players in the world. The crew is later joined by Alex Scott, Lianne Sanderson, Nedum Onuoha, and Fara Williams as they debate which league is better: WSL or NWSL? Also, Gemma Soler sits down with Aitana Bonmati for an exclusive interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 23, 2025 48 mins
The FC crew look back at Arsenal beating Crystal Palace in a penalty shootout to advance to the Carabao Cup semifinals. Plus, the panel discuss the imminent transfer of Antoine Semenyo in the January transfer window, with Man City reportedly leading the race. And, the guys continue to break down the Mickey Van de Ven challenge on Alexander Isak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mark, James and Rob wonder how injuries to Bruno Fernandes and Alexander Isak will impact Manchester United and Liverpool with the January transfer window approaching. The trio also debate Viktor Gyökeres’ impact at Arsenal so far and Don Hutchison joins to open up about football’s relationship with alcohol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 22, 2025 45 mins
The FC crew react to news that Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has undergone surgery for a leg fracture and break down how they expect the club to cope without the Swede. Plus, the guys review the controversial calls from the Premier League this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur and ask whether Thomas Frank is the right fit at Tottenham. The guys also discuss Real Madrid’s 3rd consecutive victory, FIFA’s new video game to compete with EA Sports & praise Morgan Rogers’ performance against Manchester United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 21, 2025 64 mins
The FC crew looks back at Aston Villa's 2-1 win over Man United with Morgan Rogers bagging 2 goals. Plus, the crew discusses the reported leg injury of British record signing Alexander Isak & how it will affect Liverpool. And, discussion of a few of the controversial refereeing decisions in the Premier League this week. Also, Barcelona & Bayern Munich take care of business in their respective leagues & AFCON kicks off. Learn more a...
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December 20, 2025 54 mins
The FC crew react to Arsenal and Manchester City's respective wins and argue if Manchester City will overtake the London club for the Premier League title. The guys also bemuse Liverpool after a lackluster win at Spurs. Plus, Steve Nicol and Craig Burley question why Newcastle weren't awarded a penalty in their 2-2 draw vs Chelsea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 19, 2025 65 mins
The FC crew discuss if Mikel Arteta & Arsenal can handle the pressure of a title race from now until the end of the season with Manchester City on their tails. Also, the panel talks how many years it will take for Manchester United to get back to lifting the Premier League trophy. Plus, talks of Xabi Alonso's job still under pressure & a look back at Dortmund's win before winter break in the Bundesliga. Learn more about your ad cho...
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Christina Alexander, Shaka Hislop and Alejandro Moreno react to PSG defeating Flamengo on penalties to win the Intercontinental Cup. Then, a discussion about Luis Suárez's contract extension. Plus, Derek Rae joins the show to discuss Wilfried Nancy's future as Celtic manager and preview Gio Reyna's return against his former team, Borussia Dortmund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 18, 2025 55 mins
The FC crew look back at the most expensive PL strikers this past summer and give out grades for each of the players' transfers so far. Plus, the crew react to another Bruno Fernandes interview and question why he would compare himself to Totti. Shaka Hislop also gives out his weekly power rankings! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss PSG’s win over Flamengo on penalties and ask if there is more this PSG side can achieve under Luis Enrique. The guys also discuss Rayan Cherki’s continued brilliance for Manchester City, Real Madrid’s lucky escape against Talavera in the Copa del Rey & ask if PETA’s criticism of Paul Pogba’s camel-racing ownership is justified.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
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December 18, 2025 59 mins
Alexis Nunes and Ali Krieger react to Matchday 6 in the UEFA Women's Champions League. They break down Chelsea's impressive win vs Wolfsburg in Germany as they secure a Top 4 spot. Then, they discuss Juventus losing to Manchester United and losing their Top 4 spot. Also, predictions for who they think will find form in the knockout stage of the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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