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April 23, 2024 57 mins

Fa cup recap

- Utd narrowly escaped embarrassment against championship side, Coventry.

- City secure a place in the final with a win against Chelsea


Will Pochettino and Ten Haag make it till next season?


Dele Alli states he's got his eyes set on World Cup 2026


What changes to the game 'Make football great again'


Andy Cole and John Terry added to Prem Hall of Fame


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Arsenal and Liverpool's loss puts Man City back in title charge.


Is Arteta what Brendan Rogers was to Liverpool... 'the nearly man'?


Villa and Spurs battle for the CL spot.


After 11 seasons someone other than Bayern Munich has won the Bundesliga.


What makes a player world-class?


Scholes comments on players wearing hats and hoods at training... is the modern game too soft?


Champions League q...

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April 9, 2024 63 mins

- PL round-up:

- Utd hold Liverpool to a draw

- Chelsea drop points again

- Arsenal and City grab convincing wins

- 1 point splits the teams in the race for the title

- Villa and Spurs battle for Champions League spots continue


-Are Arsenal in a better position to win the league than at this point last season


-Another week of refereeing blunders


-Everton deducted another 2 points for breaking profit and sustainabil...

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Boring England performance vs Brazil.


Could we see Southgate in the United job?


Do wonderkids need time before receiving mass praise (Mainoo, Endrick, etc)?


Arsenal's champions league chances.


Bruno vs Odegaaed.


Ole gunner Soljskar interview:

- Was Ronaldo the problem?

- Players turning down positions of responsibility (captaincy)

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-Players refusing to do pre-match interviews, due to fears of critic...

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Liverpool vs Man City, our thoughts on the game.


Klopp and Pep “Rivalry”


Arsenal’s time to step up during the business end of the season. 


What kind of striker is Eddie Nketiah? 


Has the Ronaldo and Messi era changed how we feel about strikers? 


Will the 442 formation ever come back into fashion? 


Champions League new format 


Can England win the Euros. 


Greenwood and Manchester United talk 

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Pep on Foden “He is the player of the season, with all the respect for incredible players but no one has been so decisive for us as him this season.”


Race for the PL title still tight.


Arsenal keep up their goal scoring form.


Pogba banned 4 years for doping


What happened to the World Class players born in the 90s?


Are younger talents standing out more due to the lack of quality, elite players.


Whose ge...

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February 27, 2024 72 mins

Liverpool comparisons vs RotW

-Klopp vs Wenger & Mourinho

-Salah the best PL import other than CR7

-VVD the best ever PL Defender?


Which English club has the goat academy


Could Arsenal's tactical change lead to PL success?


Rio Ferdinand claims 'Saka is not world class but Foden is'


Who is the best Prem youngster


Final Prem predictions


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  • Have football boots fallen off?
  • Roy Hodgson's sudden exit from Crystal Palace and what's up with English football managers.
  • Kobbie Mainoo really is Him
  • Another major trophy-less season for Harry Kane?
  • Brief Premier League round up
  • Does Erling Haaland need to do more when he is not scoring?
  • Mbappe to Madrid?
  • Who will the Champions League?
  • Prime Yaya Toure or Prime Frank Lampard
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February 6, 2024 62 mins

Prem weekend round up:

Palace near relegation zone but may consider sacking Roy Hodgson. Who’s to replace him?

The next generation could be the solution.

What is a wonderkid

United comfortable victory against Hammers

Arsenal must win game Vs Liverpool

Chelsea, Newcastle & Tottenham all drop points. Cunha silence the blues with a hattrick.

Richarlison scores his tenth league goal but Jarrad Braithwaite spoils the party. Luton...

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Transfer Rumours:

Antony to Saudi?

Conor Gallagher heading out

Benzene to the Prem?

Kalvin Phillips loans to West Ham


Xavi and Barca agree to part ways at the end of the season.

Xabi Alonzo's unbeaten run at Leverkusen ... could Madrid or Liverpool be next for him?

Klopp leaving Liverpool after 9 years.


Rashford's misconduct and disciplinary.


Is the art of football being lost?


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What's causing the shortage of World Class talent, creativity and entertainment withing the modern game.


We debate our All Time Premier League starting 11!


Should we credit standout players in mid/bottom table sides or wait to see if they can reciprocate the level at top clubs?


Transfer Rumours


Benzene to the Prem?

Is to Kalvin Phillips to West Ham a good signing


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January 16, 2024 40 mins

AFCON round up

United Vs Tottenham. All is fair in love and war, 2-2 a fair result?

Is KDB the all time best City Midfielder?

Transfer rumours:

Is Benzema on the move? Allegedly stuck on holiday but could be link to a few Prem clubs

Bruno Guimares linked to Chelsea and Liverpool. Newcastle may want 100m

Jordan Henderson could be a Juve player. Ajax keeping their eyes open


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Arsenal in the mud. 3 losses on the bounce. But will they bounce back?

Reiss Nelson claims he wants 1st team games, time for an exit?

Tottenham sign Werner. What’s next for Ange and co?

FA Cup round up - early exit for Arsenal knocked out by LFC

Is the scouting quality lacking in the premier league?

Will Sancho be a United player next season?

Some players may have too much “power”. Will Bruno Fernandes get burned out?

EFL Cu...

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Prem round up:

Another late winner sees L’pool climb top after victory vs Eagles

United’s cherries got popped in OT by Bournemouth

Villains block up the Gunners weaponry and steal all 3 pts. 15 home wins in a row!

Everton makes it 3 for 3 wins & clean sheets after beating Chelsea

Fulham riding their fortunes. 2 games, 10 goals, 0 conceded.

Joey Barton states his “thoughts” regarding women Football pundits recruitment strateg...

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Ramsdale returns between the sticks after nine games, but does he have a future at Arsenal or is this apart of Mikel’s tactical masterclass? Shy Havertz helps secure all three points, putting the Gunners top of the league 

A mare was had yet again! Chelsea taking a strong beating against the evolving Newcastle side, Raheem can not be the only saving grace 

Injury woes for Tottenham, as they couldn’t handle Ollie Watkins and the Vil...

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November 21, 2023 59 mins

Sancho intervention: English Midfielder set to leave in Jan, alleged row with ETH… 

Beckham wants De Gea to Inter Miami! 

Things go from bad to worse for The Blues/Toffees. Everton received 10 point reduction due to a compensation claim. From 14th to second from bottom, Everton will appeal.

Why are Premier League injuries at a new high?

AFCON/Asian Cup is approaching. How will this affect Premier League teams?

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Tottenham fold to Wolves.

Bowen is West Ham’s saving grace. But for how much longer?

Can you hang with the big boys? 

Man Utd silenced Luton. Despite the lack of creativity.

Arsenal triumphed over the Clarets.

Liverpool gonna bounce back, again?

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November 7, 2023 46 mins

Pep did what Pep does. 22/23 quick recap 


“The Backpage stories” - Toon army invades the Gunners


VAR is causing havoc. Players being banned for match-fixing, what’s VAR’s punishment?


Tottenham vs Chelsea preview 


Top 4 predictions


Relegation predictions

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October 4, 2022 80 mins

Wolves sack Bruno Lage

Did Erik ten Hag get it wrong?

Has Arsenal made real progress?

Haaland next Ballon d’Or winner?

Nkunku to Chelsea?

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September 26, 2022 61 mins

Sidemen charity match

Are we taking England's nations league results too seriously?

World Cup

Woman’s football

Manchester Derby

North London Derby

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