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Our review of Matchday 24 covers City's widening lead, another painful loss for Liverpool, and Chelsea's resurgence into the top 4. We also discuss the stiff relegation battle, recent standout performances (Timo Werner, Ilkay Gundogan) and key injuries (Wilfried Zaha, Callum Wilson). Listen to also hear in-depth analysis of each fixture from the past game week and a preview of upcoming matches.
Our review of Matchday 21 and preview of Matchday 22 cover Chelsea's first games and how the team looks different under new manager Tuchel, Manchester City's form and position back on top of the Premier League table, and contested relegation battles between Fulham, West Brom and Sheffield United. Listen to also hear in-depth analysis of each fixture from the past game week and a preview of upcoming matches.
Our "rapid fire" recap of Matchday 12 and preview of Matchday 13 cover what Chelsea's first loss in 18 matches means, growing problems at Arsenal and Arteta's future at the club, and whether Liverpool's attack or the Spurs defense will prevail in a top of the table clash. Listen to also hear in-depth analysis of each fixture from the past weekend and a preview of the midweek matches. Hear our thoughts on these topics and share yours with us @NutmeggedPod on Twitter! RUNNING ORDER Matchday 12 Review Everton vs. Chelsea - 0:30 Manchester United vs. Manchester City - 3:05 Wolves vs. Aston Villa - 6:10 West Ham vs. Leeds (and Newcastle vs. West Brom) - 8:15 Southampton vs. Sheffield United - 9:30 Crystal Palace vs. Spurs - 10:15 Fulham vs. Liverpool - 11:00 Leicester vs. Brighton - 12:00 Arsenal vs. Burnley - 13:00 Matchday 13 Preview Liverpool vs. Spurs - 17:45 Arsenal vs. Southampton - 19:45 Leeds vs. Newcastle - 21:20 West Ham vs. Crystal Palace - 21:45 Aston Villa vs. Burnley (and Sheffield United vs. Manchester United) - 22:15 Wolves vs. Chelsea - 22:30 Manchester City vs. West Brom - 23:00
Our recap of Matchday 11 covers the trajectories of the two Manchester clubs, Chelsea's completeness, and whether Spurs or Liverpool are more likely to be league champions this year. Listen to also hear in-depth analysis of each fixture from the weekend. Hear our thoughts on these topics and share yours with us @NutmeggedPod on Twitter! Burnley vs. Everton - 1:00 Manchester City vs. Fulham - 2:15 West Ham vs. Manchester United - 5:15 Chelsea vs. Leeds - 8:30 West Brom vs. Crystal Palace - 14:00 Sheffield United vs. Leicester - 15:10 Spurs vs. Arsenal - 17:30 Liverpool vs. Wolves - 26:20 Brighton vs. Southampton - 27:10
We are back from Thanksgiving break and returning to a consistent 2 episode per week schedule! Our recap of Matchday 10 covers Arsenal's sluggish form, some surprising match results this past weekend, and mounting injuries across the Premier League. Listen to also hear in-depth analysis of each fixture from the weekend. Hear our thoughts on these topics and share yours with us @NutmeggedPod on Twitter! Crystal Palace vs. Newcastle - 2:00 West Brom vs. Sheffield United - 3:20 Everton vs. Leeds - 6:25 Manchester City vs. Burnley - 7:50 Brighton vs. Liverpool - 10:30 Arsenal vs. Wolves - 15:40 Chelsea vs. Spurs - 24:50 Southampton vs. Manchester United - 28:25 West Ham vs. Aston Villa - 29:50 Leicester vs. Fulham - 32:00
Our preview of Matchday 9 covers the fall-out from the latest international break, which teams might surprise in the biggest games this weekend, and which teams look the most balanced right now. Listen to also hear in-depth analysis of each upcoming fixture. Hear our thoughts on these topics and share yours with us @NutmeggedPod on Twitter! RUNNING ORDER Newcastle vs. Chelsea - 1:15 Aston Villa vs. Brighton - 3:45 Spurs vs. Manchester City - 5:45 Manchester United vs. West Brom - 7:15 Fulham vs. Everton - 9:00 Sheffield United vs. West Ham - 9:55 Leeds vs. Arsenal - 11:55 Liverpool vs. Leicester - 14:20 Burnley vs. Crystal Palace - 17:50 Wolves vs. Southampton - 20:30
Our recap of Matchday 7 covers whether the football community's praise of Arsenal is justified, Fulham's move out of the relegation zone and whether they can stay out of it, and two controversial penalty calls that affected the outcomes of games. Listen to also hear in-depth analysis of each fixture from the weekend. Hear our thoughts on these topics and share yours with us @NutmeggedPod on Twitter! Wolves vs. Crystal Palace - 1:00 Sheffield United vs. Manchester City - 2:10 Burnley vs. Chelsea - 5:10 Liverpool vs. West Ham - 7:55 Aston Villa vs. Southampton - 10:00 Newcastle vs. Everton - 13:40 Manchester United vs. Arsenal - 15:40 Spurs vs. Brighton - 21:40 Fulham vs. West Brom - 24:55 Leeds vs. Leicester - 26:25
Join us for a special combined episode breaking down all of the fixtures from Matchday 6 and previewing an exciting Matchday 7. With no undefeated teams left in the Premier League this season, can Manchester United's Champions League momentum carry into a big test against Arsenal, will West Ham's surprising streak continue vs. Liverpool after drawing with Manchester City last week, and could Leeds vs. Leicester be the most exciting match up of the coming weekend? RUNNING ORDER Matchday 6 Review Leeds vs. Aston Villa - 1:00 Liverpool vs. Sheffield United - 3:10 Manchester United vs. Chelsea - 4:00 Fulham vs. Crystal Palace - 7:15 West Ham vs. Manchester City - 8:40 Arsenal vs. Leicester - 9:40 Wolves vs. Newcastle - 11:50 Southampton vs. Everton - 12:50 Burnley vs. Spurs - 14:00 Brighton vs. West Brom - 15:20 Matchday 7 Preview Wolves vs. Crystal Palace - 16:50 Sheffield United vs. Manchester City - 17:40 Burnley vs. Chelsea - 20:20 Liverpool vs. West Ham - 22:45 Aston Villa vs. Southampton - 24:30 Newcastle vs. Everton - 25:30 Manchester United vs. Arsenal - 26:10 Spurs vs. Brighton - 27:10 Fulham vs. West Brom - 28:00 Leeds vs. Leicester - 28:40
Our preview of Matchday 6 covers whether Leeds or Aston Villa are the better team right now, if Manchester United or Chelsea will win in this evenly matched contest, and if Spurs could falter against Burnley or be on their way to winning their first Premier League title. Listen to also hear in-depth analysis of each upcoming fixture. Hear our thoughts on these topics and share yours with us @NutmeggedPod on Twitter! RUNNING ORDER Leeds vs. Aston Villa - 0:30 West Ham vs. Manchester City - 2:10 Fulham vs. Crystal Palace - 4:15 Manchester United vs. Chelsea - 5:05 Liverpool vs. Sheffield United - 8:30 Southampton vs. Everton - 11:00 Wolves vs. Newcastle - 13:35 Arsenal vs. Leicester - 14:35 Brighton vs. West Brom - 17:10 Burnely vs. Spurs - 18:20
Our recap of Matchday 5 covers the unexpected and exciting draws between Everton and Liverpool, Chelsea and Southampton, and Spurs and West Ham. Listen to also hear what van Dijk's injury means for Liverpool's season, what we think of Pep Guardiola's wardrobe, and in-depth analysis of each fixture from the weekend. Hear our thoughts on these topics and share yours with us @NutmeggedPod on Twitter! RUNNING ORDER Everton vs. Liverpool - 0:30 Chelsea vs. Southampton - 6:30 Manchester City vs. Arsenal - 10:55 Newcastle vs. Manchester United - 12:50 Sheffield United vs. Fulham - 14:25 Crystal Palace vs. Brighton - 15:10 Tottenham vs. West Ham - 15:55 Leicester vs. Aston Villa - 19:40 West Brom vs. Burnley - 21:15 Leeds vs. Wolves - 22:35 A Look at Current Standings - 24:00
Our preview of Matchday 5 covers whether Everton can beat Liverpool in what could be the most contested Merseyside Derby in a decade, why Manchester City might be underdogs against Arsenal and which club needs the win more badly, and a brief look at how Project Big Picture may have reshaped the Premier League if it had succeeded. Listen to also hear in-depth analysis of each upcoming fixture. Hear our thoughts on these topics and share yours with us @NutmeggedPod on Twitter! RUNNING ORDER Premier League's Project Big Picture - 0:30 Everton vs. Liverpool - 2:15 Chelsea vs. Southampton - 5:50 Manchester City vs. Arsenal - 8:05 Newcastle vs. Manchester United - 12:55 Sheffield United vs. Fulham - 17:15 Crystal Palace vs. Brighton - 19:44 Tottenham vs. West Ham - 21:45 Leicester vs. Aston Villa - 23:15 West Brom vs. Burnley - 24:55 Leeds vs. Wolves - 27:15
Our review of Matchday 4 dives into the shocking results nobody saw coming: Aston Villa's 7-2 victory over Liverpool, Tottenham's 6-1 win over Manchester United, West Ham's 3-0 match vs. Leicester, and Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Leeds. Listen to also hear our views on whether Everton has a real shot at the top four this season, transfer deadline day action, and in-depth analysis of each fixture this past weekend. Hear our thoughts on these topics and share yours with us @NutmeggedPod on Twitter! RUNNING ORDER Aston Villa vs. Liverpool - 01:00 Manchester United vs. Spurs - 09:00 Leicester vs. West Ham - 17:10 Leeds vs. Manchester City - 20:30 Everton vs. Brighton - 25:20 Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace - 27:35 Wolves vs. Fulham - 34:38 Arsenal vs. Sheffield United - 35:15 Newcastle vs. Burnley - 36:20 Southamptopn vs. West Brom - 37:00
Our preview of Matchday 4 covers why we think Manchester City, Wolves and Sheffield United are primed to bounce back this week, the "Jose show" and what might happen when Tottenham visits Old Trafford, plus whether Manchester United faces transfer troubles and the possible consequences of missing out on Jadon Sancho. Listen to also hear our views on the Champions League draw, the Premier League top 4 through three weeks, an update on changes to the controversial handball rule, and in-depth analysis of each upcoming fixture. Hear our thoughts on these topics and share yours with us @NutmeggedPod on Twitter! RUNNING ORDER Champions League Draw & Premier League Top 4 - 0:30 Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace - 4:54 Everton vs. Brighton - 12:10 Leeds vs. Manchester City - 13:30 Newcastle vs. Burnley - 15:12 Leicester vs. West Ham - 17:00 Southamptopn vs. West Brom - 20:10 Arsenal vs. Sheffield United - 21:25 Wolves vs. Fulham - 23:55 Manchester United vs. Spurs - 25:47 Aston Villa vs. Liverpool - 33:30 Summary Match Predictions - 35:25 Handball Rule Changes - 36:47
Our Matchday 3 coverage includes the emerging controversy surrounding the new handball rule, in-depth discussions of the most shocking results yet (like West Brom's 3-3 draw vs. Chelsea, West Ham's 4-0 win over Wolves, and Leicester City's 5-2 defeat of Manchester City), and key Fantasy Premier League players we are adding and dropping at this point in the season. Listen to also hear detailed analyses of each fixture, and why we think smart attackers might start shooting at defenders rather than the goal. Hear our thoughts on these topics and share yours with us @NutmeggedPod on Twitter! RUNNING ORDER Brighton vs. Manchester United - 1:15 Crystal Palace vs. Everton (and the new handball rule) - 4:15 West Brom vs. Chelsea - 9:15 Burnley vs. Southampton - 15:05 Sheffield United vs. Leeds - 17:35 Spurs vs. Newcastle - 20:00 Manchester City vs. Leicester - 24:50 West Ham vs. Wolves - 29:10 Fulham vs. Aston Villa - 31:59 Liverpool vs. Arsenal - 35:20 Key Fantasy Premier League Picks - 38:20
Our preview of Matchday 3 covers the possibility of Manchester United starting its season with two losses, whether Arsenal can beat Liverpool for the third (and fourth) time in a row this week, and what losing Ndidi to injury for 12 weeks means for Leicester ahead of a tough matchup with Manchester City. Listen to also hear in-depth analyses of each fixture (including which three matches we think will end in draws), our views on the first league disruptions caused by COVID, and how teams can maintain the advantage of playing at home in empty stadiums. Hear our thoughts on these topics and share yours with us @NutmeggedPod on Twitter! RUNNING ORDER Brighton vs. Manchester United - 1:00 Crystal Palace vs. Everton - 3:27 West Brom vs. Chelsea - 5:24 Burnley vs. Southampton - 9:01 Sheffield United vs. Leeds - 10:36 Spurs vs. Newcastle - 11:54 Manchester City vs. Leicester - 15:01 West Ham vs. Wolves - 18:10 Fulham vs. Aston Villa - 21:20 Liverpool vs. Arsenal - 23:18 Summary Match Predictions - 25:20
Our Matchday 2 coverage includes Manchester United's unexpected loss (and Crystal Palace's best start to a Premier League season), the second win in a row for reigning champions Liverpool and what it means for Chelsea's goalkeeping situation going forward, and how Southampton's "suicidal" high line allowed Spurs to score five goals (and Son to shine). We also break down all ten fixtures in detail and highlight what we're looking for in coming weeks. Hear our thoughts on these topics and share yours with us @NutmeggedPod on Twitter! RUNNING ORDER Arsenal vs. West Ham - 1:00 Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace - 4:05 Leeds vs. Fulham - 8:17 Everton vs. West Brom - 9:55 Leicester vs. Burnley - 12:05 Chelsea vs. Liverpool - 13:23 Newcastle vs. Brighton - 19:46 Southampton vs. Tottenham - 22:12 Wolves vs. Manchester City - 28:18 Aston Villa vs. Sheffield United - 29:57
Our preview of Matchday 2 covers what it would take for Chelsea to beat Liverpool, a discussion of whether both Manchester clubs will begin their seasons with wins, and why we think Spurs could struggle to gain more than 1 point from their match vs. Southampton. Listen to also hear in-depth analyses of each fixture (including which two matches we think will end in draws), our views on the fame, foibles and future of Jose Mourinho, and whether we expect Phil Foden, Mason Greenwood, or Harry Maguire to be left out of their teams in response to recent misbehavior. Hear our thoughts on these topics and share yours with us @NutmeggedPod on Twitter! RUNNING ORDER Everton vs. West Brom - 0:18 Leeds vs. Fulham - 2:49 Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace - 5:35 Arsenal vs. West Ham - 7:31 Southampton vs. Spurs - 11:50 Newcastle vs. Brighton - 18:59 Chelsea vs. Liverpool - 20:09 Leicester vs. Burnley - 24:17 Aston Villa vs. Sheffield United - 26:26 Wolves vs. Manchester City - 28:35
The Premier League is back! Our coverage of Matchday 1 includes Liverpool nearly being toppled by Leeds in its return to the Premier League, the spark provided by Everton's new midfield trio and how good they could be, and the debuts of potential impact players for Chelsea, Newcastle and other teams. We also break down all eight of the weekend's fixtures in detail and highlight what we're looking for in coming weeks. Hear our thoughts on these topics and share yours with us @NutmeggedPod on Twitter! RUNNING ORDER Fulham vs. Arsenal - 0:54 Crystal Palace vs. Southampton - 6:35 Liverpool vs. Leeds - 9:11 West Ham vs. Newcastle - 11:11 West Brom vs. Leicester City - 17:09 Tottenham vs. Everton - 18:10 Sheffield United vs. Wolves - 20:12 Brighton vs. Chelsea - 22:12
Part 2 of our team-by-team Premier League preview covers Liverpool through Wolves, impact players, and our predicted league standings. Can Liverpool retain the title or will Manchester City reclaim their place atop the league? Will Manchester United, Tottenham, or both make the top 4 (and how entertaining is Jose Mourinho in his All or Nothing documentary)? Are West Brom destined for relegation, and can West Ham survive another season in the Premier League? Hear our thoughts on these topics and share yours with us @NutmeggedPod on Twitter! RUNNING ORDER Liverpool - 1:00 Manchester City - 3:55 Manchester United - 7:53 Newcastle - 14:11 Sheffield United - 17:09 Southampton - 18:53 Tottenham - 20:16 West Brom - 23:56 West Ham - 24:38 Wolves - 27:00 Key Players and Awards - 28:45 Predicted 2020-2021 League Standings - 33:39
Part 1 of our team-by-team Premier League preview covers Arsenal through Leicester City. Can Arsenal build on the momentum they found under Arteta? Just how good will Frank Lampard's Chelsea, buoyed by a slew of notable transfers, be this year? Will Everton's new and improved midfield live up to the hype? Do Aston Villa or Fulham have a chance to survive? What can we expect from Bielsa upon the return of Leeds United to the Premier League? Hear our thoughts on these topics and share yours with us @NutmeggedPod on Twitter! RUNNING ORDER Arsenal - 1:00 Aston Villa - 6:43 Brighton - 8:47 Burnley - 10:45 Chelsea - 13:06 Crystal Palace - 20:10 Everton - 23:10 Fulham - 25:34 Leeds United - 27:43 Leicester City - 32:15