First Up: Football - A Daily Football Briefing
First Up: Football is the daily podcast that gives you the lowdown on all the latest news and opinion from the world of football. Catch up on everything you need to know about all the top leagues, the juiciest transfer stories, managerial moves, and all of football’s funniest stories. We’re here every Monday to Friday, first thing in the morning. Listen on your favourite podcast app and watch on YouTube. First Up: Football is a Footwork Media production
Episodes
October 21, 2025 • 12 mins
It was a night to forget for West Ham - fan protests, empty seats, and a performance so poor even the commentators couldn’t believe what they were watching. Brentford, meanwhile, looked sharp and confident, sealing a dominant 2-0 win that heaps more pressure on Nuno’s struggling side.
Elsewhere, Jurgen Klopp reflects on life after Liverpool and admits he could “in theory” manage the club again one day, while in Sweden, Mjällby c...
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October 20, 2025 • 11 mins
Liverpool’s miserable run rolls on after Manchester United finally win at Anfield for the first time in nearly a decade - and it was Harry Maguire of all people who seals it. Amorim celebrates back-to-back victories, while Arne Slot’s Liverpool side sink deeper into trouble.
Elsewhere, chaos reigns at Nottingham Forest as Ange Postecoglou is sacked just 19 minutes after full time, Arsenal edge Fulham, and Aston Villa score a goal-...
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October 17, 2025 • 12 mins
The Premier League is back - and it’s a monster weekend. Liverpool and Manchester United both head into Sunday’s clash under real pressure: Arne Slot’s Reds are desperate to stop their losing streak, while Ruben Amorim’s United are hunting their first Anfield win in nearly a decade.
Elsewhere, Arsenal head to Fulham and Chelsea visit Forest. But it’s not just on the pitch where sparks are flying - Aston Villa are at the centre of...
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October 15, 2025 • 11 mins
England are the first European team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after a 5-0 win over Latvia. Thomas Tuchel’s side look sharper than ever - but is it too soon to believe this team could finally go all the way?
Elsewhere, Messi and Ronaldo both made more history: Messi became the all-time international assist leader, while CR7 extended his record as top scorer in qualifier history. In South America and Asia, qualification dr...
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October 14, 2025 • 10 mins
Cape Verde have made history - becoming the second smallest nation ever to qualify for a men’s World Cup. We break down how a country of just 500,000 people, led by long-time coach Bubista, defied the odds with smart scouting, a united team, and even a player found via LinkedIn.
Elsewhere, Arsenal’s injury list grows as Martin Ødegaard faces another setback, and Tottenham’s Yves Bissouma suffers a fresh blow on international duty....
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October 13, 2025 • 10 mins
Ghana become 21st nation to book their place at next summer’s World Cup after a 1-0 win over Comoros, while Spain, France and Portugal maintained perfect qualifying records, though Cristiano Ronaldo saw a penalty saved in a frustrating night for the Portuguese. The Faroe Islands produced the shock of the weekend with a stunning 2-1 win over the Czech Republic, the USMNT battled back for a 1-1 draw with Ecuador, and Cape Verde could...
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October 10, 2025 • 12 mins
Algeria booked their place at the 2026 World Cup with a 3-0 win over Somalia - their first appearance at the tournament since 2014. Scotland produced a dramatic comeback to beat Greece in Glasgow, while England eased past Wales 3-0 at Wembley with Morgan Rogers and Bukayo Saka starring.
Elsewhere, Cole Palmer suffered a groin injury that will rule him out until November, Tottenham’s owners ENIC invested another £100m into the club...
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October 9, 2025 • 13 mins
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has thrown his support behind Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim, insisting he needs three years to rebuild the club and deliver success - but will fans have the same patience? We break down Ratcliffe’s comments, United’s progress, and what this could mean for the future of the club.
Elsewhere, heartbreak for Cape Verde as a shocking offside call denies them a historic World Cup place, while Egypt cruise thro...
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October 8, 2025 • 12 mins
It may only be October, but next summer’s transfer stories are already heating up. Fabrizio Romano reports that Marc Guehi could be at the centre of a huge transfer tug-of-war between Liverpool, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Barcelona - while reports suggest Manchester United might cash in on Bruno Fernandes to rebuild their midfield.
Elsewhere, Jordi Alba announces his retirement, Steven Gerrard reflects on England’s ‘Golden Gen...
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October 7, 2025 • 13 mins
For the first time ever, major European league matches will be played on foreign soil — with Villarreal v Barcelona heading to Miami and AC Milan v Como set for Perth, Australia. UEFA say their hands were tied by legal precedent, but is this a step forward for global fans, or another blow to football’s traditions?
Plus, FIFA’s fresh World Cup controversy — with ticket prices hitting record highs and accusations of bias in Asian ...
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October 6, 2025 • 14 mins
Arsenal are back on top of the Premier League after a 2-0 win over West Ham, with Bukayo Saka scoring on his 200th appearance. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s title hopes took another hit as they suffered a third straight defeat - this time at Stamford Bridge - and Spurs climbed into third with a scrappy win at Leeds. Manchester City beat Brentford but lost Rodri to injury, and Ange Postecoglou’s struggles at Nottingham Forest continued aft...
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October 3, 2025 • 14 mins
Nottingham Forest’s wait for a win under Ange Postecoglou goes on after a 3-2 Europa League defeat to Midtjylland, making him the first permanent Forest boss in a century to fail to win his first six games.
Aston Villa enjoyed happier fortunes with victory at Feyenoord, while Celtic were left fuming after a disallowed goal in their loss to Braga. Elsewhere, Roma endured a bizarre triple-penalty drama against Lille and Rangers s...
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October 2, 2025 • 11 mins
PSG sent out another Champions League statement with a late Gonçalo Ramos winner to beat Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou. Elsewhere, Manchester City were pegged back by a stoppage-time penalty in Monaco, Arsenal saw off Olympiakos at the Emirates, Newcastle hammered Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium, and Rasmus Højlund struck twice in Napoli’s win over Sporting.
Also, Fede Valverde responded to rumours about refusing to play at right-ba...
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October 1, 2025 • 12 mins
Liverpool fell to a fiery 1-0 defeat in Istanbul as Victor Osimhen’s penalty gave Galatasaray their first clean sheet in 24 Champions League games. Arne Slot’s side also lost keeper Alisson to injury and had a late penalty overturned by VAR.
Elsewhere, Spurs nicked a last-minute draw in Norway, Real Madrid cruised past Kairat with a Kylian Mbappé hat-trick, Atletico thumped Frankfurt, and Jose Mourinho’s Benfica were beaten on hi...
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September 30, 2025 • 12 mins
We look back at Nuno's first game in charge at West Ham as they take on Everton in Merseyside. Then we preview a huge night of Champions League action: nine fixtures on Tuesday including Jose Mourinho’s dramatic return to Stamford Bridge as Benfica boss, Liverpool’s tricky trip to Galatasaray, Spurs back in Norway against Bodo Glimt, and Atletico Madrid, Inter, Ajax, and Bayern also in action. We break down the latest drama at Chel...
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September 29, 2025 • 15 mins
We recap a dramatic Premier League weekend, starting with Crystal Palace stunning Liverpool 2-1 thanks to Eddie Nketiah’s stoppage-time winner, ending the Reds’ unbeaten run and lifting Palace to second. Arsenal came from behind to beat Newcastle 2-1 with late goals from Mikel Merino and Gabriel, while Manchester United’s woes deepened in a 3-1 defeat at Brentford after Bruno Fernandes missed a crucial penalty. Elsewhere, Brighton ...
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September 26, 2025 • 13 mins
From Aston Villa’s nervy Europa League win over Bologna and Rangers’ setback against Genk, to standout moments across Europe including Lyon’s Tanner Tessman and Porto’s late winner - it's a packed Friday show! We look ahead to a huge weekend of Premier League action, with Liverpool’s unbeaten showdown at Crystal Palace, Manchester United’s tricky trip to Brentford, and Newcastle hosting Arsenal in a fiery St James’ Park clash. Abro...
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September 25, 2025 • 11 mins
Arsenal, Manchester City, Spurs and Newcastle all progressed in the Carabao Cup, while Forest were denied a famous win on their Europa League return after Antony’s late strike for Real Betis. Elsewhere Roma, Freiburg and Celtic all picked up results on the opening night of the group stage.
Away from the pitch, Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni has been ruled out with an ACL tear, Chelsea fans are angry over ticket hikes for Jose M...
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September 24, 2025 • 11 mins
Another Premier League side bowed out of the Carabao Cup as Burnley were beaten 2-1 at home by League One Cardiff City. Chelsea avoided embarrassment with a comeback at Lincoln City, Liverpool squeezed past Southampton thanks to Hugo Ekitike’s late strike, and Wolves knocked out Everton to continue their cup run.
Elsewhere, Brighton hit Barnsley for six, Fulham edged Cambridge United, and Real Madrid and AC Milan recorded comfor...
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September 23, 2025 • 12 mins
Ousmane Dembélé was crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner in Paris, beating Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal to the men’s prize. In the women’s category, Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí made history by claiming her third consecutive Ballon d’Or. PSG’s Luis Enrique and England’s Sarina Wiegman won the coaching awards, while Lamine Yamal and Vicky López picked up the Kopa Trophies.
Back on the pitch, PSG’s big night was soured by a 1-0 defeat to riv...
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