Defending in Numbers

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by guests Nic English and Joel Rabinowitz. On the agenda this week are the managerial merry-go-round at Chelsea, new faces in the North London derby, selection headaches at Goodison Park and the problem of diving.

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by guests Ali Maxwell and pod debutant Alex Stewart. The transfer window has come and gone, so we run the rule over all the big moves in and out at Premier League sides. We also try to figure out the rules around cup-tied players. And we take a look at Pietro Pellegri, the Italian teenager who has signed for Monaco from Serie A side Genoa.

Welcome to The Edge, a show that aims to explore the unique talent and occasional darkness that drives elite performance in the worlds of sport, politics and music. Hosted by professional footballer Joey Barton, each episode will explore the stories, successes and failures behind some of the biggest names in country as we peel back the layers of their psyche to better understand what pushes them to - and sometimes beyond - The Edge.

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by guests Jake Entwistle and pod debutant Reuben Pinder. It's transfer time of year, so this week we take a look at the deal which saw Alexis Sanchez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan pass each other on the M6, consider why Edin Džeko could be the right man at the right time for Chelsea, and we wonder if Mike Ashley blew the transfer budget on all those big old Sports Direct mugs. And if you're wondering what on earth the UEFA Nations League is, we have answers. Hopefully.

Coming soon, it's The Horne Section Podcast! A raucous, ridiculous and surprisingly satisfying show hosted by Alex Horne and featuring a whole host of special guests. First episode out tomorrow, January 23.

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by guests Jake Entwistle and Oli Young-Myles. Is Roberto Firmino Liverpool's most important player? Is Son Heung-min the League's most under-rated player? Is Andy Carroll off to Chelsea? All this and more up for debate on this week's show. Enjoy!

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by David Preece and Ali Maxwell. On the agenda this week - Arsenal's FA Cup disappointment at Forest, the debut of VAR in English football and Coutinho's big-money move to Barcelona. We also get to the bottom of the Rooney Rule.

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined by Nic English and Adam Boultwood. On the agenda - will Virgil van Dijk herald a new era for Liverpool? Is Mark Hughes' time up at Stoke? And just who is Everton target Cenk Tosun?

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by Oli Young-Myles and Jake Entwistle to examine Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé's phenomenal scoring records, the mystery of Barcelona's La Liga lead and ask "What is the City Football Group?"

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by Ali Maxwell and Lee Warner to answer the week's biggest questions. Is Mo Salah the best Liverpool striker since Luis Suárez and can Arsenal stop him? Just why did Cristiano Ronaldo ask for a guard of honour and the Nou Cam and why did Barcelona say no? And how has Nuno Espírito Santo turned Wolves around?

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by Jake Entwistle and Adam Boultwood. The lads discuss the fall out from the Manchester derby, look at the Champions League draw for the last sixteen, and praise Burnley’s climb into the top four. We also tell the tale of Graham Potter, the Ostersunds boss who is the only English manager still in European competition, whose team will face Arsenal in the Europa League.

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by George Elek and a pod debutant, former professional keeper David Preece. They applaud the goal-scoring antics of Benevento keeper Alberto Brignoli and admire David de Gea's performance at Arsenal, asking what the game at the Emirates can tell us about xG's value as a stat. We also look ahead to the forthcoming transfer window. Yes, it really is almost that time of year again.

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by Jake Entwistle and pod debutant Adam Boultwood. The lads discuss record-breaking Manchester City, wonder what's going on at Dortmund and look ahead to this weekend's clash between Arsenal and Manchester United, which you can hear live on Deezer on Saturday at 5.30pm.

Defending in Numbers returns from the international break, and joining our host Rob Armstrong in the studio are Jake Entwistle and George Elek. Covering more ground than Mesut Özil, this week the lads praise Mo Salah's fast start at Liverpool, consider Valencia's return to the upper reaches of La Liga and discuss Arsenal's appointment of top scout Sven Mislintat.

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This week on Defending in Numbers, our host Rob Armstrong is joined by Carl Anka and George Elek. They discuss the positive start for English clubs in Europe, the challenges facing Zidane in Madrid and the exciting race at the top of Serie A.

This week on Defending in Numbers, our host Rob Armstrong is joined by Jake Entwistle and James Benge. The lads discuss Ronald Koeman's departure from Everton, reflect on Ronaldo's latest award and admire Ciro Immobile's excellent start to the Serie A season.

This week on Defending in Numbers, our host Rob Armstrong is joined by Carl Anka and James Benge. The lads make bold claims about the brilliance of Pep's City, reflect on Icardi's derby heroics, and lament England's second-tier status.

This week on Defending in Numbers, our host Rob Armstrong is joined by George Elek and Jake Entwistle. The lads talk World Cup qualification, discuss Ballon d'Or nominations and heap praise on the talent production line at Spurs under Mauricio Pochettino.

This week on Defending in Numbers, our host Rob Armstrong is joined by Jake Entwistle and pod debutant Oli Young-Myles. The lads talk chance-creation machine Kevin De Bruyne, Syria vs Australia in World Cup qualifying and ask 'who is Jack Harrison?'

This week on Defending in Numbers, Barnaby Slater is joined by James Benge and Muhammad Butt to explain how releases clauses really work and, as Man City hand out thrashings left, right and centre, ask if Pep Guardiola has finally managed to stamp his authority on the English game.

This week on Defending in Numbers, our host Rob Armstrong is joined by George Elek and Muhammad Butt to talk Everton's current plight, Romelu Lukaku’s potential to be the top of the goal scoring charts for years to come and to ask "Who would actually win the Premier League if it stopped now?"

This week on Defending in Numbers, our host Rob Armstrong is joined by Jake Entwistle and pod debutant Carl Anka to talk de Boer's departure from Selhurst, Mane's high-kicking antics at the Etihad and Pascal Gross' breakout performance for Brighton.

This week on Defending in Numbers, our host Rob Armstrong is once again joined by George Elek and Jake Entwistle. The lads talk internationals, try to get to the bottom (or should that be top?) of the FIFA rankings and discuss Chelsea new boy Davide Zappacosta.

This week on Defending in Numbers, our host Rob Armstrong is joined by George Elek and Jake Entwistle. The lads talk deadline day, try to understand FFP and ask if Naby Keita could become the best in the world. Seriously.

This week on Defending in Numbers, Rob Armstrong is joined by Jake Entwistle and Statman Dave to discuss Harry Kane's August woes, the brave new world of VAR and Spurs' record signing.

Welcome to Defending in Numbers! This week Rob Armstrong is joined by George Elek and Statman Dave to talk Premier League opening weekend, Ronaldo’s Super Cup antics and transfer window latest.

Defending in Numbers is coming to help fans of the beautiful game expand their football knowledge.