Off The Weekend

Harry Carr joins Patric Ridge for a bumper Premier League podcast, after Liverpool's draw with Manchester United on Sunday saw Arsenal keep hold of top spot after their win over Brighton. Man City remain close behind in third. It's tight at the bottom, too, with just five points separating 14th and 18th place.

The FA Cup delivered in style this weekend. Manchester United overcame Liverpool 4-3 in a thriller, while Chelsea got the better of Leicester City and Coventry City stunned Wolves. Holders Manchester City, meanwhile, soundly beat Newcastle United. In the Premier League, Luton Town salvaged a point against Nottingham Forest, Burnley beat Brentford and Fulham hammered Tottenham, with Aston Villa only managing to draw against West Ham. Patric Ridge and Harry Carr take it all in, in the latest Off The Weekend podcast.

Manchester City were somewhat fortunate to hold onto a point against Liverpool, and is it advantage Arsenal in the Premier League title race? Tottenham dispatched Aston Villa, while in the Bundesliga, Harry Kane made more history. Patric Ridge, Alfie Biggs and Harry Carr are on hand to delve into the weekend's biggest stories.

Phil Foden inspired Manchester City to a 3-1 derby day victory, Liverpool got over the line while Jude Bellingham stepped over one in Spain. Everton's winless run rumbled on, and the chase for Europe is hotting up. Patric Ridge, Alfie Biggs and Harry Carr are back for another episode of Off The Weekend.

Gary Neville out-Peter Drury-ed Peter Drury on Sunday, as Chelsea succumbed to Liverpool in the League Cup final. Manchester City and Arsenal kept up the pace in the Premier League title race, while in Germany, Bayern Munich claimed a much-needed win. Patric Ridge and Harry Carr are back to discuss all of the above on the latest episode of the Off The Weekend podcast from More Than A Game.

Patric Ridge, Alfie Biggs and Harry Carr return to discuss big wins for Arsenal and Liverpool, Man City's draw with Chelsea and Kalvin Phillips' poor start to life at West Ham. And, is Thomas Tuchel on borrowed time at Bayern Munich?

Patric Ridge and Alfie Carr discuss Arsenal's emphatic win over West Ham, and ask whether Manchester United can challenge for a Champions League spot. Real Madrid were just too good for Girona, and is Harry Kane cursed?

Patric Ridge, Steve Kelly and Harry Carr discuss Liverpool's defeat to Arsenal, Chelsea's humbling loss to Wolves and Richarlison's inspired form at Spurs, as well as the Madrid derby. In conjunction with Sofascore. Download the free app: https://app.sofascore.com/nixz/ToffeeTV

Patric Ridge and Harry Carr discuss a big weekend of managerial announcements, what's next for Liverpool, and another disciplinary issue at Manchester United.

Patric Ridge, Steve Kelly and Owen Parkes discuss the Premier League charges dished out to Everton and Nottingham Forest, where do Crystal Palace go from here, and Ivan Toney's Brentford comeback.

Off The Weekend returns for the first show of 2024. Patric Ridge, Steve Kelly and Harry Carr discuss potential P&S breaches, Real Madrid's thrashing of Barcelona, Kevin De Bruyne's magnificent return for Man City, and Jadon Sancho's move to Borussia Dortmund.

Arsenal reclaimed top spot in the Premier League as Liverpool and Manchester City both dropped points, while Aston Villa and Everton picked up wins yet again. Harry Carr joins Patric Ridge for the final episode of 2023.

It was another dismal day for Manchester United, as they were dispatched 3-0 by Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Everton made it three wins in the space of eight days, while Newcastle United's poor away form rolled on. In Spain, Girona toppled Barcelona to maintain their place at the summit of LaLiga. Join Patric Ridge, Alfie Biggs and Owen Parkes for the latest episode of Off The Weekend.

It was another frustrating day for Manchester City, as Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham rallied back to draw at the Etihad Stadium. Liverpool overcame Fulham in a thriller, and are Arsenal now favourites for the Premier League title? Anthony Gordon's star continues to rise, and a look ahead to Euro 2024. Join Patric Ridge, Alfie Biggs and Harry Carr for the latest episode.

Alfie Biggs joins Patric Ridge to look back on Everton's defeat to Manchester United, Manchester City's draw with Liverpool and Arsenal's last-gasp win at Brentford.

Patric Ridge is joined by business lecturer Mike Gow to discuss the ins and outs of Everton's 10-point deduction, with a focus on the Premier League's dismissal of most of the mitigating factors and the independent commission's findings. View Mike Gow's thread on X: https://twitter.com/mikeygow/status/1725537281623138793

Patric Ridge is joined by business lecturer Mike Gow to discuss the ins and outs of Everton's 10-point deduction, starting with the timeline of the case and the mitigating factors.

Chelsea and Manchester City played out an instant classic at Stamford Bridge, Mohamed Salah hit his 200th goal in English football while Wolves snatched a late win over Spurs. And, is Alex Grimaldo the best full-back in world football? 

Another weekend, another VAR controversy. Mikel Arteta was left fuming after Newcastle United's winner against Arsenal was allowed to stand, while Wolves were on the wrong end of another refereeing howler. There were some big results for teams at the bottom of the Premier League, while in the Bundesliga, Harry Kane ran riot as Bayern Munich routed Borussia Dortmund 4-0. Join Patric Ridge, Steve Kelly and Jack Maher for the latest episode.

Is Erik ten Hag feeling the heat after Manchester United were swatted aside by Manchester City. And can anyone stop Jude Bellingham? Patric Ridge, Harry Carr, Alfie Biggs and Steve Kelly are back with another episode of Off The Weekend.

The Merseyside derby brought with it its usual dose of controversy, as Liverpool overcame Everton 2-0. Sean Dyche, meanwhile, might have had his hand forced by Ashley Young's red card in that game. The MLS regular season is over, while there's a talented midfielder at Middlesbrough going under the radar.

Patric Ridge and Harry Carr discuss Gareth Southgate's tone deaf approach to defending Jordan Henderson, Julian Nagelsmann's start as Germany boss and Norway's slim Euro 2024 hopes. Bayer Leverkusen are a team to watch, meanwhile, and what should the Premier League table actually look like? How the Premier League should look Xabi Alonso taking Bayer Leverkusen to the top

Arsenal beat Manchester City in a headline fixture that failed to live up to the billing, while Tottenham top the table. Jarrad Branthwaite continues to impress for Everton, and has Raheem Sterling been hard done by? Patric Ridge, Alfie Biggs, Harry Carr and Steve Kelly discuss this and more on the latest Off The Weekend. Read More Than A Game on Substack. Big Match Recap: Arsenal 1-0 Man City Scouted: Destiny Udogie Monday Musing: Branthwaite key to a brighter future

Patric Ridge is joined by Harry Carr and debutant Kyle Goldsmith for the latest Off The Weekend. Liverpool were left seething after another VAR calamity, while Manchester City came unstuck against Wolves. It's another home defeat for Erik ten Hag, and we look ahead to the Champions League.

More Than A Game contributors Harry Carr, Alfie Biggs and Steve Kelly join Patric Ridge to look back at the north London and Madrid derbies, and ask, what even is a handball anyway? Newcastle United's thrashing of Sheffield United is on the agenda, as is Harry Kane's flying start at Bayern Munich, while there's the small matter of riots at Ajax.

More Than A Game contributors Alfie Biggs, Patric Ridge and Harry Carr discuss Inter's thumping 5-1 win in the Milan derby and Manchester United's loss to Brighton and Hove Albion. They ask, what's going on at Chelsea, and look ahead to the Champions League.