The Swiss Ballers Pod

Fabo is back with Arman and Dan in Zurich and Marton in Brussels to unpack another dramatic Premier League weekend. Liverpool finally win again, United take more baby steps, Chelsea and Spurs stay side by side... We also discuss Newcastle and West Ham, putting the spotlight on some of the lesser-mentioned teams on this pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's another packed Swiss Ballers Pod — Fabo's joined by Dan fresh from Bern, Arman in Zurich and Marton in Brussels.This week, we break down:Liverpool's fourth loss of the season on the bounce at Brentford — the Slot machine stuttering.Arsenal grinding out resultsPep's City looking strangely mortal after losing at Villa ParkUnited hitting four against Brighton — but still somehow giving us chaos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Swiss Ballers Pod, Fabo and the crew unpack a massive weekend in Premier League football.We start at Anfield, where Manchester United stunned Liverpool with a 2-1 win — Amorim's side finally showing grit and structure away from home. We break down how United managed to frustrate Slot's Liverpool and what this means for the title race.Then we turn to the promoted sides, as Sunderland, Leeds, and Burnley continue to punch above their weight this season. Are we witnessing the most competitive Premier League bottom half in years, or is this early-season magic bound to fade?Finally, we dive into the week's shock off-pitch story: Ange Postecoglou's sacking at Spurs. Was it premature, or simply inevitable after a poor run of form?Plenty of stats, hot takes, and banter in this one — the Ballers are back with a bang.Topics:United stun Liverpool at AnfieldPromoted teams thriving in the big leagueAnge sacked at Forest - what next for Nottingham? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show Notes: This week's Swiss Ballers Pod takes a deep dive into the world of football scouting — and trust us, it's one of the most insightful conversations we've ever had. Our guest, Jack Loxton, scout at West Bromwich Albion, joins Fabo and Arman to pull back the curtain on how young players are spotted, developed, and supported in one of the world's most competitive football ecosystems.Jack gives us a rare behind-the-scenes look at the UK academy structure, from how scouts identify talent to how clubs nurture players across age groups. We talk about the balance between talent and mentality and the harsh realities when things don't work out.It's a long one — but a must-listen. Whether you're a player, coach, or just obsessed with football, this episode breaks down how the game really works beyond what you see on a Saturday afternoon.Highlights include:How scouting really works at academy level

This week it's just Fabo and Marton on the mics, diving into another dramatic round of Premier League football.Chelsea vs Liverpool – Stamford Bridge rocked as Chelsea claimed a statement win. We break down where Liverpool fell short, the key numbers from the game.Manchester United – A confident home win as Sesko continues to impress. We also have to talk about the new Goalkeeper... is he actually pretty good?Arsenal – Professional, ruthless, efficient. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Swiss Ballers Pod, Fabo is joined by Arman and Danno in Zurich and Marton in Brussels, to react to another Premier League weekend.Liverpool's first loss → Palace stun the Reds with a stoppage-time winner, ending their perfect run. What went wrong, and is it just a blip?City 5-1 Burnley → Haaland at it again, two own goals gift City dominance, and the champions send a clear message.Newcastle 1-2 Arsenal → A hard-fought win: Arsenal with control but no killer instinct unless we talk set-pieces.Plenty of stats, plenty of spice — and one subdued Danno after Liverpool's slip-up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Swiss Ballers Pod, Fabo is joined by Dwayne in West London, Marton in Brussels, and Danno from Zurich to break down a wild Premier League weekend.Liverpool v Everton → A derby of two halves: Klopp's old ghosts, Grealish flying, and why Wirtz once again offered nothing when it mattered.United v Chelsea → Bruno runs the show, De Ligt delivers, Casemiro chaos, and how United nearly made a simple win complicated.Arsenal v City → Madueke hype without end product, Doku starting to cook, Haaland dominating the big stage, and Pep parking the bus — yes, really.Flops & Faders → Sesko, Madueke, and Wirtz — three young stars with big reputations, but all three struggling badly for form. We ask: are they overrated, or just misused? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week it's just Fabo and Marton holding it down.We're diving straight into Manchester United's ongoing issues — from shaky defending to Ruben Amorim's tactical setup and whether the goalkeeper situation is becoming a catastrophy. United's late win over Burnley and heavy derby loss to City are pulling the spotlight back on deeper problems at the club.We also touch on Manchester City's statement win, looking at what Haaland and Foden's performances tell us about their level this season, and whether cracks still exist beneath the scoreline.Finally, we check in on Arsenal, who keep stacking points but now face a mounting injury list. With Saliba sidelined, can Arteta's side maintain stability at the back?Plenty of heated opinions, tactical breakdowns, and questions about where the top of the Premier League table is really headed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we step away from the pitch and dive into the world behind the football clubs we love. Evangelos Marinakis takes centre stage as we unpack his rise from Greek shipping tycoon to football power player at Olympiacos and Nottingham Forest. We talk through his legal battles, fiery controversies, and the polarising figure he's become across European football.From there, the conversation shifts to us as fans — how vulnerable we are to the decisions our clubs make, and how often we find ourselves swept up in ownership dramas, shady dealings, and questionable ethics that we never signed up for. What responsibility do clubs owe to their supporters, and what power do we really have when things go wrong?It's a deeper, left-field pod during the international break — less about the scores, more about the structures that shape the game we love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Swiss Ballers Pod, Fabo, Arman, Dwayne, and Marton are joined by our favourite Liverpool fan Dan to break down GW3. We kick off with Liverpool's late win over Arsenal, United's nervy 3–2 against Burnley, and City's shock loss at Brighton before diving into the Bundesliga-to-Premier League transfer pipeline. We wrap up with VAR chaos and the weekend's biggest refereeing controversies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ballers are back with another round of Premier League chat after a fiery second gameweek. Fabo and the three boys dive straight into the big storylines:Chelsea 5–1 West Ham – Five different scorers, West Ham's defensive nightmare, and whether Chelsea's £1bn rebuild has finally clicked. Is Graham Potter safe for now?Spurs stun Man City at the Etihad – Richarlison's brace, Thomas Frank's tactical stamp, and whether City's Haaland-centric attack is starting to look one-dimensional.Arsenal injury crisis – Big win, but Saka, Ødegaard, and Havertz already struggling. Have Arsenal built a squad too fragile for a real title push?Relegation watch – West Ham leaking goals, Wolves blunt, and whispers already about which teams look doomed after just two games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Premier League is back – and so are the Swiss Ballers. In this week's episode Fabo is joined by Dwayne and Arman on the line to break down a wild opening weekend full of goals, drama, and early narratives already shaping the season.We kick things off with the big clash at Old Trafford, where Arsenal left with all three points and Manchester United fans were left scratching their heads. Was this a statement win for the Gunners? not really...From there it's straight to Anfield, where Liverpool got off the mark with an unconvincing win over Bournemouth. Exciting in attack but still shaky at the back, we take a closer look at Jeremie Frimpong's fit in a back four and what the new era on Merseyside might look like.Manchester City then reminded everyone why they're still the benchmark – Haaland lethal, Tijjani Reijnders already slotting into midfield like he's been there for years. Is Pep's machine back in cruise control?Finally, we talk the feel-good stories: Sunderland announcing their Premier League return with a thumping win, and Spurs kicking off life under Thomas Frank with a Richarlison brace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE POD IS BACK!!!In this episode, Arman, Dwayne, Marton, and Fabo dive into the biggest Premier League stories ahead of the new season. First up: which managers are most likely to be sacked early, with Graham Potter's West Ham future under scrutiny and Brentford's bold gamble on first-time head coach Keith Andrews. Can a set-piece specialist survive the pressure?They then spotlight a hidden gem player to watch — Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, who's been impressive for AC Milan and could make a big impact in the Premier League. The guys compare him to this summer's big-money signings at Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, and more.Next, the crew discusses surprise teams—who will overperform or flop? Nottingham Forest, Everton, and Aston Villa get praise, while West Ham and Brentford face tough seasons.The conversation shifts to top 4 and relegation predictions, weighing Liverpool and Arsenal's title chances, and which clubs might crash unexpectedly.They also ask if any trophy will satisfy Arsenal and Arteta, and debate whether Manchester United's new signings and manager Amorim can turn the club around.Packed with bold takes and key questions, this episode is essential pre-season listening for every PL fan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Conversation:03:15 Arsenal v Man City05:15 City's Midfield16:15 Salah23:00 West Ham United v Arsenal25:40 West Ham 32:20 Bukayo Saka34:35 Man United and Ruben Amorim47:40 Relegation Teams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join all four boys for today's discussion. Schedule:02:40 Immediate Reactions10:20 Ten Hag's Legacy14:30 INEOS' Role in the process27:55 Who next?50:25 What's realistic for this season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Conversation here:04:05 Napoli's Great Start07:25 Thomas Tuchel the German England Coach14:50 Arsenal v Bournemouth16:45 The Sending Off26:45 Arsenal's Squad Depth33:15 Liverpool v Chelsea45:30 Brighton's Resurgence50:00 West Ham's Demise Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Conversation here:04:10 Intro Questions08:10 Man United v Villa13:40 Man United's Identity Crisis34:10 Title Race42:00 Brighton v Spurs48:40 Promoted Teams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Conversation:Intro Questions: 01:20Man City v Arsenal: 02:30 First Half Discussion: 02:40The Red Card Incident: 11:302nd Half Discussion: 18:45Chelsea: 29:00New CL Format: 45:05 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Conversation!!03:00 Intro Questions07:15 Deadline Day Transfers13:00 Arsenal v Brighton23:00 Brighton's Strong Start28:20 United v Liverpool47:20 General PL Chitchat (Man City, Bournemouth, Everton etc.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as a new voice joins us all the way from Athens. Join Marton, Arman and Fabo here:00:00 Opening Questions and Intro04:30 General Chitchat09:20 Man United v Fulham22:00 Arsenal v Wolves45:15 Chelsea54:00 Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the conversation!04:30 Man City10:50 Arsenal17:45 Liverpool24:30 Aston Villa29:55 Tottenham36:20 Chelsea43:50 Newcastle United47:30 Manchester United55:05 West Ham United Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Arman, Joan and Fabo discussing the EURO 2024 Tourney. Schedule:Intro: 00:00Final Review: 06:30Southgate: 15:00EURO Review: 40:00Club Season Preview: 47:00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Conversation, or are you - like Arman - ready for the Prem to start again?Schedule:Intro: 01:06England v Switzerland: 07:10Spain v Germany: 25:10Handball: 32:20Semi Final Prediction: 45:35Hidden Track: Fabi's Boomer Moment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Conversation:02:40 Intro Questions05:55 England's Games and Approach24:30 SwitzerlandLoads of BlaBla inbetween37:30 Spain and Germany50:35 Portugal and France58:40 QF Preview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Dwayne, Arman and Fabo here:00:00:00 Intro00:04:00 England00:33:00 Break00:33:30 Germany00:39:00 Spain00:45:15 Portugal00:50:00 Switzerland00:56:40 Favourite Goals00:58:30 Bonus Content (more England of course) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We actually go an entire episode without mentioning Arsenal!!Join the Conversation:Intro: 00:02:00Group A: 00:10:10Group B: 00:18:00Group C: 00:26:20Group D: 00:35:00Group E: 00:43:00Group F: 00:51:00Players Predictor: 00:59:00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Conversation as it goes, get in touch with us on the socials and let us know your thoughts!Schedule:00:01:30 FA Cup Talk / Arsenal v Man United Debate00:13:00 Updates from Barcelona00:29:10 EURO Preview: Germany00:42:40 EURO Preview: Spain00:48:40 EURO Preview: England00:59:20 Champions League Final Preview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the conversation and argue about our Arsenal heavy XI!General Chitchat:Kroos: 03:30Pochettino: 05:55 Kompany to Bayern: 10:30TOTS:Goalkeeper: 14:00Defense: 18:50Midfield and Attack: 34:35FA Cup Final Prediction 56:05 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get in touch with us! Schedule:Intro & Questions: 00:02:00Premier League Review: 00:06:50Klopp's Farewell: 00:15:45Klopp's Early Years: 00:18:50Klopp's Legacy: 00:39:15LFC's Future without him: 00:54:20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Conversation, let us know your PL XI (one player per club)Schedule:Intro/Trivia Questions: 00:02:40PL Fantasy XI: 00:08:00Break: 00:33:30Man United v Arsenal 00:35:50Premier League in General 00:44:25Fulham v Man City 00:56:15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Debates, get in on Ange v Mikel and the Set Piece debate!Schedule:00:02:40 Intro Questions00:08:20 BAYERN v Real00:14:45 Bayern v REAL00:20:05 DORTMUND v Paris SG00:30:45 Dortmund v PARIS SG00:35:05 Break00:36:20 Premier League Title Race00:49:50 Ange v Arteta01:00:40 Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Losed zue und gäbed Feedback!Programm:02:00 Liverpool13:00 Arsenal21:20 Arsenal's New Midfield28:45 Man City35:30 Doku v Grealish46:45 Chelsea50:40 Leverkusen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join The Conversation Here:03:15 Dortmund v Atletico11:35 Man City v Real Madrid31:00 Arsenal v Bayern47:50 Barcelona v PSG50:10 Cole Palmer52:45 Leverkusen did it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Conversation, send us your questions!Schedule:00:00 Welcome Round02:30 Opening Questions04:20 England Squad Chitchat13:15 Favourite Footballs17:50 Leverkusen to bottle it?22:30 Title Race in England27:15 Man United('s game v Brentford29:55 Liverpool v Brighton // MacAllister33:20 Break35:25 Newcastle v West Ham38:25 PSA for United Fans39:55 Man City v Arsenal45:00 Saliba and Gabriel & Arsenal's Defensive Stability53:35 City's Worries // Haaland, Foden, Doku & missing Gundogan60:50 Closing Statements Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Conversation!Intro 00:00 Man United v Liverpool Madness: 05:55Dalot 08:35Garnacho 11:00Liverpool Bottling it? 19:00 Aston Villa & Spurs; 26:30Brentford in trouble? 31:10 FA Cup Quarters & Chelsea Mess 33:45Champions League Predictor 42:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Follow us and get in touch pleeeease.Schedule: 00:00 Intro06:50 Modric09:45 Inter12:40 PL GW26 // Man City16:00 Arsenal's current form23:30 Relegation Fodder30:20 Carabao Cup Review37:55 Man United v Fulham42:40 Man United in General and Comparison to Arsenal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Conversation! Schedule:00:00 Superbowl Chat07:00 Intro Question09:30 Bundesliga Chit-Chat25:00 Key Managerial Qualities29:55 Prem: Man United v Aston Villa36:40 West Ham v Arsenal44:50 Set Play Chat51:40 Champions League Predictions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the conversation:00:00 Intro04:00 Bundesliga Chitchat08:00 Sancho Chitchat12:30 Managerial Carousel Chitchat22:00 Premier League Chitchat25:30 Arsenal Chitchat35:10 Man United Chitchat48:25 Random Chitchat (Spurs, FPL etc.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join in!Schedule:02:10 Intro / Questions04:50 Bayern Munich Talk09:50 Girona12:25 Arman's England XI and Trent's Position24:00 Premier League --> Bournemouth, Chelsea35:05 Aston Villa v Arsenal44:45 VAR Debate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Conversation!00:00 Intro04:35 Euros Draw Chat09:20 Refereeing Discussion16:40 Inter and Italian League Chat19:40 The Problems with Man United37:05 MCI-TOT50:40 Title Race Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the conversation, let us know if you got the Quiz right!Schedule:05:55 Hilarious News From Swizzie08:15 Harry Kane10:40 Swiss League Goals GalorePremier League:12:05 MUN - LUT16:50 WOL - TOT21:00 Relegation23:00 BOU - NEW24:05 WHU - NFO33:00 Arsenal Fizzling42:10 CHE - MCI59:25 Bonus Content + Quiz Answers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the conversation - get in touch!Schedule:01:30 Messi wins the Ballon d'Or05:45 Cult Teams11:00 Arman's warm up Question for Fabo13:30 International Leagues21:00 Prem Round Up25:15 Manchester Derby35:10 Classico Chat45:40 Barca's Situation62:30 Bonus Content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for this week's chit chat about the World of Premier League Football!Schedule:Intro Questions & Update - 00:00International Break Review - 04:35Standout Performances (Fabi Schär) - 09:30Liverpool & Salah - 14:20Everton Stink - 18:35WOL-BOU & AST-WHU - 22:50Moyes and Unai - 28:25Arsenal v Chelsea - 35:20Goalkeeping Woes - 45:45CL Preview - 51:10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Convo!Schedule:00:00 Intro05:05 90s Update06:40 Bundesliga / Guirassy12:35 PL First Quarter19:05 LIV v BRI23:05 MUN v BRE34:55 ARS v MCI56:10 Bonus Content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the conversation! Follow us on the socials,Schedule:02:15 - 90 Second Update!03:55 - Bundesliga Hype!08:20 - Injuries!12:40 - Arsenal!14:40 - City Lose!17:25 - AST - BRI!22:05 - Ollie Watkins!29:45 - The VAR Madness! (TOT - LIV)49:10 - Marcus Rashford!55:10 - Bonus Content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join The Conversation! Get in touch with us on the socials, share the pod, get involved!Schedule:03:20 90 Second Update05:50 Liverpool09:10 Top 4 Discussion11:20 Arsenal15:15 Chelsea19:00 Aston Villa v Crystal Palace28:00 Brighton35:40 Man United48:30 Champions League Predictions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tune in to our FPL Pod, hopefully you'll find some good tips and tricks for the next few gameweeks!Schedule:00:00 Intro03:30 General FPL Chat05:50 Wildcards08:15 GKs12:45 DEF18:30 MID25:15 FWDs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for some healthy PL chat about this weekend's game, led by Arsenal's win over Man United at the Emirates.Schedule: 01:00 - Intro Questions05:15 - 90 Seconds Update11:10 - Hat-Trick Heroes13:55 - Spurs looking good17:30 - West Ham looking good19:30 - Relegation/Promotion23:30 - Brighton v Newcastle30:30 - Arsenal v United48:25 - International Leagues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the boys and Hashi for some PL and CL chatSchedule is below, Intro / Outro and Interlude music provided by Bernese Band "Haubi Mieti". Check them out on Apple Music, Spotify etc.Schedule:01:51 - Intro Questions including CL Draw Preview06:55 - 90s Update11:20 - Chelsea looking good15:10 - Man City grinding Results away20:00 - West Ham Smell-Test24:40 - Arsenal v Fulham30:45 - Newcastle v Liverpool47:50 - Young Boys in the Champions League and Hashi's thoughts on Swiss Football01:02:00 - Stay for Bonus Content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us if you - like Fabo - need help deciding on who the best FPL assets are this week!Schedule:00:10 Intro04:40 Gabriel Conundrum15:00 Brentford Assets17:55 Man United Assets23:50 Arsenal (Saka/Martinelli/Odegaard)30:35 Brighton Assets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us to listen to all the relevant Footy News from the Prem. Toto is finally back from the holidays too!Schedule:03:50: 90 Seconds Update05:55: World Cup Chat09:20: Harry Kane Bayern Debut13:20: Chelsea and Brighton21:10: Brentford24:30: City v Newcastle28:40: Tottenham v Man United45:25: Crystal Palace v Arsenal Preview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.