Episodes
The title race takes another twist as Arsenal stumble against Brentford, tightening the gap at the top. Just four points now separate the Gunners and Manchester City with 12 games left to play. Can Arsenal hold their nerve, or will Pep Guardiola’s men pile on the pressure and take control?
Elsewhere, Evangelos Marinakis swings the axe again, sacking his third manager of the season in Sean Dyche. Nottingham Forest hover just three points above an in-form West Ham, and the relegation battle is reaching boiling point. With momentum shifting and nerves fraying, who’s going down?
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Spurs have sacked Thomas Frank. Tuesday night's defeat to Newcastle leaves them dangerously close to relegation and proved the final straw for the Spurs hierarchy. Gary and Alan assemble to look at where it went wrong for Frank and where Spurs go from here ten days out from the North London Derby against Arsenal.
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Was Manchester United’s signing of Eric Cantona the greatest transfer in Premier League history? What was it about him that earned special treatment from Sir Alex Ferguson? And would a maverick like Cantona survive in today’s game?
Gary, Alan and Micah dive into the extraordinary, chaotic and unforgettable career of one of football’s true enigmas. From title-winning brilliance to controversy, bans and that infamous kick, they explore how Cantona changed Manchester United forever.
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Barcelona continue to lead the way at the top of La Liga with a dominant performance in the 3-0 over Mallorca, which featured yet another screamer from Lamine Yamal and an impressive showing from Marcus Rashford. Gary and Alex look at the England forward’s form and his chances of securing a starting berth at the world cup.
Real Madrid are just about keeping pace in 2nd place, with a Kylian Mbappe stoppage time goal sealing the points away at troubled Valencia. A game in which the opener was scored by a recent Preston North End midfielder…
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What a game at Anfield as Manchester City come from behind to reignite the Premier League title race. Arsenal still lead the Citizens by six points with 13 games to play, who’s going to win the Premier League?
With Manchester United winning four in a row under Michael Carrick and able to focus solely on the league, how far can they climb the table? Could they yet force their way into the race?
Gary, Alan and Micah also get stuck into Thomas Tuchel’s growing selection dilemmas. Is Morgan Rogers now ahead of the injured Jude Bellingham? Who gets the nod between Bukayo Saka and hat-tric...
With Manchester thumping Newcastle at the Etihad and Omar Marmoush getting on the scoresheet again, does Pep have a selection headache on his hands? Especially with Haaland still searching for his first-ever goal at Liverpool.
Elsewhere, after a drab semi-final at the Emirates, are Arsenal in danger of becoming boring to watch this season? And more importantly, would their fans even care if it ends with multiple trophies?
Gary and Micah also dive into Liam Rosenior’s tactical approach, questioning whether he got it wrong by switching to a back five for the first time in his Chelsea te...
Where does Gianfranco Zola rank among Chelsea’s greatest-ever Premier League players? How much of his extraordinary technical ability was shaped by learning alongside the great Diego Maradona at Napoli?
Gary, Alan and Micah look back on the career of the “Little Master” Gianfranco Zola — from being one of the finest foreign imports to grace the Premier League in the 1990s, to laying the foundations for Chelsea’s rise into a dominant force under Roman Abramovich and José Mourinho in the 2000s.
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Real Madrid kept up their pursuit of league leaders Barcelona but only just, needing a 100th minute penalty from Kylian Mbappe to spare their blushes at home to Rayo Vallecano, in a match which saw Vinicius Jr booed despite scoring a worldie and Jude Bellingham leaving the pitch in tears clutching his hamstring. Gary and Alex look at why the atmosphere continues to be so fractious at the Bernabeu.
Barcelona kept themselves ahead of the rest with a 3-1 away at Elche in a game in which they spurned plenty of chances to make the scoreline even greater, goals from Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres...
After standout performances from Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz, are Liverpool’s new signings finally starting to click under Arne Slot? Michael Carrick joins Sir Matt Busby and Ole Gunnar Solskjær as the only United managers to win four of their first five league games — could he force the board’s hand and earn the permanent head coach role by season’s end?
The Guys also break down another frustrating result for Manchester City away at Spurs. Despite looking in control at half-time, City once again failed to close the game out. What is this City side lacking to kill teams off like they ...
Five of the six English clubs have finished in the top eight of the Champions League league phase, automatically qualifying for the knockout rounds. With many of those same teams struggling domestically this season, why have they been so strong in Europe? Is the physical intensity of the Premier League giving them an edge on the continental stage?
Gary, Alan and Micah also react to a chaotic final day of the league phase, as European heavyweights including Real Madrid and PSG fail to secure automatic qualification.
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Was Sergio Aguero’s dramatic winner against QPR the most iconic moment in Premier League history? Where does he rank on the all-time list of Premier League number 9s? And how much of his success can actually be credited to Big Meeks?
Gary, Alan & Micah discuss the glittering career of Manchester City’s all time leading goal scorer.
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It’s neck and neck at the top of La Liga as Real Madrid kept up the pressure on leaders Barcelona with a 2-0 win away at third placed Villarreal while Barca put last week’s slip up behind them with a 3-0 win over Real Oviedo at the Camp Nou. Gary and Alex look at another two goals for the rampant Kylian Mbappe, including a panenka penalty he awkwardly dedicated to teammate Brahim Diaz, and there’s an absolute stunner from Lamine Yamal to enjoy too.
It’s transfer season and rumours have begun to swirl over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future at Real Madrid, with some reports suggesting he cou...
Are Mikel Arteta’s tactics becoming too defensive? With no wins in their last three games and a worrying lack of goals from the forward line, are Arsenal in danger of throwing away their Premier League advantage?
Michael Carrick has made a dream start, claiming statement wins over Manchester City and Arsenal. Can he guide Manchester United into the Champions League places — and does he deserve the permanent head coach role?
Gary, Alan and Micah also break down Unai Emery’s brilliant tactics and ask the question: can Aston Villa go all the way and win the league?
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How on earth did Man City lose to Bodo/Glimt and what does Pep need to do to get his team going again? Arsenal are top of the Champions League and looking imperious, is this the year they win it all? Newcastle looked impressive at home to PSV but how will they fare in Paris next week as they look to clinch a top 8 spot against PSG? Have Liverpool quietly turned a corner in recent weeks?
Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the continued overall dominance of the Premier League clubs in Europe as all five Premier League clubs have a chance of finishing in the Champions League top eight and th...
Was Steven Gerrard the greatest player never to win the Premier League? Did loyalty to Liverpool ultimately limit his legacy, or define it? And when it comes to England’s golden generation, who truly stands above the rest: Gerrard, Lampard or Scholes?
Gary, Micah and Alan discuss the remarkable career of Liverpool royalty Steven Gerrard. They revisit the highest of highs, lifting the Champions League in Istanbul, and the most painful of lows: the infamous slip that shattered title dreams.
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Real Madrid returned to winning ways at the weekend when they beat Levante 2-0 but the Bernabeu crowd singled out Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham and Fede Valverde for boos and whistles as they continued to express their displeasure at Xabi Alonso’s sacking. Gary And Alex react to the scenes in Madrid and the challenges facing new manager Alvaro Arbeloa.
Barcelona’s nine-game winning streak came to an end with defeat at Real Sociedad in an incident-packed game featuring disallowed goals, overturned penalties, and a brilliant performance from La Real’s goalkeeper. This result means Barca are...
Man Utd Dominate Man City, Frank’s Struggles Continue At Spurs & Glasner Feeling Abandoned At Palace
Was that the best Man United performance we’ve seen in years? Can Thomas Frank get Spurs out of this rut, or is he on borrowed time? What next for Crystal Palace after Oliver Glasner announces he’s leaving at the end of end of the season and captain Marc Guéhi leaves for Man City?
Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss Liverpool’s 12-game unbeaten run and debate whether it’s one of the most misleading unbeaten runs in Premier League history, as rumblings of discontent grow on Merseyside.
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Will Arsenal finally go all the way and win the Premier League? Have West Ham, Burnley and Wolves got any chance of staying up? Which club has been the biggest surprise of the season so far?
Gary, Alan & Micah look back at their pre-season predictions, assess just how right, or wrong, they’ve been, and predict where all 20 Premier League clubs will finish when the season comes to an end.
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Was David Beckham underrated during his playing career? What was it that allowed him to transcend football and become a global icon? And why did his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson ultimately break down?
Gary, Alan and Micah dive into David Beckham’s remarkable Premier League journey with Manchester United, from baby-faced youngster to global superstar, analysing his impact on the pitch, his influence off it, and the legacy he left on the game.
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Real Madrid have made a shock managerial change, sacking Xabi Alonso and confirming Álvaro Arbeloa as his successor. Gary and Alex react to the decision and what it means for Madrid’s future.
The fallout continues after Barcelona emerged victorious in one of the great Clásicos, defeating Real Madrid to lift the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. Vinícius Jr’s sensational solo effort for Los Blancos proved in vain, as Raphinha stole the headlines with a superb brace for Barça.
The pair also heap praise on Hansi Flick, who maintains his perfect record in finals — eight wins from eight —...
Trouble continues for Manchester United as they crash out of the FA Cup against Brighton. With speculation growing over the possible appointment of yet another interim manager, Gary, Alan and Micah question whether the club has a clear plan moving forward.
Elsewhere, have we witnessed the greatest upset in FA Cup history? Non-league side Macclesfield stunned cup holders Crystal Palace, knocking them out despite being six divisions apart in the football pyramid.
The guys also break down Manchester City’s 10-goal demolition of Exeter and reflect on the dream debut of new big-money signing...
Were Manchester United right to sack Ruben Amorim? Gary, Alan and Micah debate whether United need to follow the model of Manchester City, Arsenal and Aston Villa, backing long-serving managers with real influence over recruitment — and ask the big question: when will the problems at Old Trafford finally end?
Praise is also heaped on Keith Andrews at Brentford, who has enjoyed an outstanding season, with his side sitting 5th and just two points off the top four.
The panel also discuss the cagey affair at the Emirates. While it ended in a draw, the point keeps Arsenal six points clear...
Why was Arsene Wenger so key to getting the best out of Thierry Henry? How did he encapsulate the essence of Va Va Voom in his play? Where does he rank on the list of the Premier League’s best ever strikers?
Gary, Alan and Micah get together for the first show in our new series Premier League Greats: The Moments That Made Them. New episodes in this series will be released every Wednesday and each show will be dedicated to a specific Premier League icon. The guys will pick out five key moments that defined their career, discussing what made them so special and sharing some of their best ...
Real Madrid academy graduate Gonzalo García steals the headlines with a perfect hat-trick as Madrid dismantle Real Betis. With García in red-hot form, can Xabi Alonso find a system that fits both him and Kylian Mbappé into the starting XI, and what does that mean for the increasingly out-of-favour Vinícius Jr?
Over in Catalonia, Barcelona make it nine straight La Liga wins thanks to a stunning strike from Dani Olmo. Is anyone capable of stopping Barça’s charge to the title?
Plus, Gary & Alex break down the sacking of Rúben Amorim, and debate whether his post-match comments at the weeke...
Arsenal charge six points clear at the top of the table, do they already have one hand on the Premier League trophy? With Manchester City dropping points in two of their last three games and Erling Haaland now goalless in three, are they becoming too reliant on their star striker?
Gary, Micah and Al also dive into Ruben Amorim’s post-match press conference, where the United boss appeared to take a subtle dig at the club’s owners. Is patience wearing thin, and could time already be running out for Amorim at Old Trafford?
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Arsenal move four points clear at the top of the Premier League as Manchester City drop points away at Sunderland. Alan and Micah draw on their own playing careers to break down the pressure, mind games, and mental battles that come with a title race as the finish line approaches. Can Arsenal handle the weight of expectation and finally lift their first league title in 22 years?
The guys also react to Chelsea’s decision to sack Enzo Maresca, debating whether the owners made the right call.
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Villa’s Incredible Run Continues, Man City Pile On The Points Not Kilos & Brentford Defying The Odds
How did Unai Emery’s genius win Aston Villa the game at Chelsea? Has Rayan Cherki’s brilliance been the spark that has seen Man City win eight games on the bounce? How has Keith Andrews got Brentford playing so effectively after losing Bryan Mbeumo & Yoane Wissa in the summer?
Gary, Alan and Micah also debate whether Arsenal continuing to win these edgy games is a good sign for them or is asking for trouble.
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Kylian Mbappé marked his birthday in style, matching Cristiano Ronaldo’s best-ever goal tally for Real Madrid in a calendar year. With over 200 more goal involvements than Ronaldo had at the same age, does Mbappé already have a case for being the better player at 27?
Gary and Alex also break down Barcelona’s dominant form after their eighth straight win against Villarreal, is there anyone who can actually stop Barça right now?
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Arsenal remain top of the Premier League at Christmas, but with Manchester City starting to look back to their best, have they taken the mantle as favourites for the title?
Morgan Rogers scored two brilliant goals as Aston Villa made it ten wins in a row in all competitions. Does this season now look like a three-horse title race?
Gary, Alan and Micah also debate a controversial weekend of refereeing, asking whether this is the worst standard the Premier League has seen, and if the introduction of VAR has played a part in the decline.
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