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The Manchester City charges saga continues to rumble on, but we've got the Nations League to preview, baby!Marcus, Pete and Vish are here to explain why you simply cannot have a party without Gary Megson. Plus, Cristiano Ronaldo throws a strop, big Andy Burnham puts his foot in it, and... IT'S A MAN CITY MALFEASANCE MARCUS MARZIPAN MIND GAME!Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Choose the Ramble vs everyone else.Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League and Champions League season, covering Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, Chelsea, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Hull City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Liverpool, Man City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Just when Marcus thought the haymakers had stopped, he staggered back to his feet only to get hit with a Jim Campbell special. Gutting.But every player deserves a shot at redemption, so now Marcus is facing... Vish. Good luck, Speller. LET BATTLE COMMENCE!Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Choose the Ramble vs everyone else.Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League and Champions League season, covering Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, Chelsea, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Hull City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Liverpool, Man City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball are joined by Conor McNamara to chat commentator life. Hear from Jordan Pickford & Thomas Tuchel. Catch archive commentary of Conor doing an England game as well as the guys favourite goals they've commentated on. And who will take the point in an England-themed Clash of the Commentators? Glossary suggestions and messages welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk02:00 John is in Croatia! 04:55 Thomas Tuchel sunning himself! 09:20 Jordan Pickford on not being picked… 14:00 Hear Conor's 2008 England comms! 17:25 Ali on WSL commentary… 19:40 Best goals commentated on? 25:50 Commentating as 11-year-olds… 34:20 What punishment should Man City get? 40:00 Clash of the Commentators, 48:30 Great Glossary of Football Commentary.5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1700 Croatia v ENGLAND, Sun 1400 Spurs v London City Lionesses in WSL, Sun 1630 Man City v Arsenal in WSL, Tue 1945 ENGLAND v Czech Republic.Great Glossary of Football Commentary: DIVISION ONE 50p head Agricultural challenge, Back of the net, Back to square one, Backside and elbows, The Beautiful Game, Booked, Bosman, Bullet header, Buying a penalty, Caretaker manager, Channel of joy, Checked and cleared, Coupon buster, Cruyff Turn, Cultured/educated left foot, Dead-ball specialist, Draught excluder, Elastico/flip-flap, False nine, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Gone to ground, Grub hunter, Head like a biscuit tin, Head like a sheriff's badge, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, In behind, Lollipop, Magic of the FA Cup, The Maradona, Need one to get in off their backside, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Parachute payment, Park the bus, Perfect hat-trick, Postage stamp, Put his cap on it, Rabona, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Stick it in the mixer, Sweeper keeper, Taking it to the corner flag, Target man, Tiki-taka, Towering header, Trivela, UEFA penalty, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep, You could have two goalkeepers in there and they still wouldn't have saved it.
Robin van Persie captained Arsenal and won the league with Manchester United, but for years he says his hardest opponent was himself.We re-visit our classic episode with Robin where he talks about the letter he wrote to himself that he didn't believe when he read it back, the childhood friends he let go at 24, the Arsenal exit he'd handle differently and the advice to his son that Jake calls the whole podcast in two minutes.Our partners in this episode:AG1
In this episode, Harry discusses the injury concerns surrounding Arsenal players, particularly focusing on Christos Tzolis and his hamstring injury sustained during international duty. He also touches on Martin Odegaard's ability to get through 90 minutes for Norway and the implications of these injuries on Arsenal's squad depth. The conversation then shifts to the ongoing Manchester City case, exploring the latest developments and the potential ramifications for the club. 00:00 Injury Concerns for Arsenal Players 14:26 Manchester City Case Updates To sign up as a Patreon, get additional episodes, ad-free episodes and become a part of our discord server, click the link below: https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Enter the discount code 'SUMMER' for 50% off your first month! Ready to have an AI that can tackle real work? Try Claude Cowork today — Claude.ai/TCOAG Listen to 'The Rise of Pafos FC' on Apple podcasts or Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-of-pafos-fc-with-harry-symeou/id1334407316?i=1000746012823 #arsenal #premierleague #news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We are 100 Callings in, from 2019 to 2026 and a huge milestone for Flesh and Blood. What does it mean for the game and where we are today? Hayden and Pankaj are here to preview Calling 100, talk predictions for the first Usurp the Shadow Throne Classic Constructed Calling, chat a bit of Silver Age and answer a question on rarity creep. This Episode is sponsored by Arcane Games & events. Check out all of their content, written by some of the best players in Flesh and Blood, and the names you know! Get 50% off your first month of Premium Access at www.AGE.events - USE CODE Arsenalpass5 Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons: Nathanael D Frautschy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
Liverpool make history with the fastest Merseyside derby goal ever scored, beating Everton at Anfield for the first time, while Chelsea end Arsenal's 20-game unbeaten run in the week's biggest game. Suzi's shares a very chaotic drive listening to Chelsea vs Arsenal on 5Live, while Maisie relives a mortifying backstage confession, plus there's, as always, a full debrief on all the action from the WSL.You can email us on bigkickpod@gmail.com. We love getting your match reports and stories!And you can find us on...Instagram @bigkickenergypodTikTok: @bigkickenergy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There's been a lot of talk about potential sanctions Manchester City could face for all these charges they've been found guilty of, but has anybody given much thought to the Premier League season that is actually going on right now?Luke, Jim & Vish are here to discuss what this season could mean for the other clubs up and down the league. Plus, an early shout for the England outsiders we think could go to Euro 2028 (Marcus would have been in his element), and John Prescott as a football manager.Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Choose the Ramble vs everyone else.Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League and Champions League season, covering Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, Chelsea, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Hull City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Liverpool, Man City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week's edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere. They speak about his earlier years at Arsenal and what made him want to start coaching. Plus his relationship with Mikel Arteta and how Jack's own children are on their footballing journey. Timecodes:02:45 Early years at Arsenal 05:50 Highlights 08:40 Start of coaching career 12:00 Relationship with Mikel Arteta 14:30 Jack's kids on their own football path
Arsène Wenger was a visionary who transformed English football, but his warnings about financial fair play were ignored for too long. In this episode, Harry Symeou delves into Wenger's groundbreaking legacy, reflecting on how his innovative methods and foresight shaped Arsenal into a global powerhouse and laid the groundwork for the modern Premier League. Join Harry as he explores the seismic events surrounding Manchester City and the implications for clubs like Arsenal. You'll discover: - Why Wenger's insights on financial doping resonate louder today than ever before. - The dramatic shifts in football's landscape during Wenger's tenure and how they impacted Arsenal's fortunes. - Personal anecdotes that illustrate Wenger's revolutionary approach to scouting and player welfare, including his famous ban on ketchup. As discussions about Manchester City's financial misconduct unfold, Harry connects the dots between Wenger's early warnings and the current crisis in football governance. Why is it crucial to reflect on Wenger's era now? Because understanding the past can help us navigate the future of the sport. This episode is essential listening for football fans, analysts, and anyone interested in the evolving dynamics of the game. Harry's passionate recounting will leave you with a newfound respect for Wenger's contributions and a deeper understanding of the challenges facing clubs today. Don't miss this insightful journey through football history! Ready to have an AI that can tackle real work? Try Claude Cowork today — Claude.ai/TCOAG To sign up as a Patreon, get additional episodes, ad-free episodes and become a part of our discord server, click the link below: https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Enter the discount code 'SUMMER' for 50% off your first month! Listen to 'The Rise of Pafos FC' on Apple podcasts or Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-of-pafos-fc-with-harry-symeou/id1334407316?i=1000746012823 #arsenal #premierleague #news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cristiano Ronaldo has dramatically left Portugal's camp after being dropped, Arsenal threw away a two-goal Women's Champions League lead in heartbreaking fashion, and Premier League clubs are pushing for Manchester City to face more than just relegation. Thursday's episode covers the biggest stories in the game right now.Subscribe for Premier League, MLS and Champions League coverage.AI was used for news gathering and production assistance.AI gave us an assist in the creation of today's podcast, but the hat trick is our own.
Arsenal could spend most of this season top of the league and second at the same time. David Ornstein's update on The Overlap says Man City's sanctions could land quickly — but might not apply until the appeal is done, or could be applied and then reduced or removed. Either way, nobody knows where the table actually stands. James on what that means for Arsenal, the title, and the whole league. Plus a positive Saliba update. 0:00 Schrodinger's cat, explained (badly) 2:38 Ornstein's update on City's sanctions 5:54 Living in limbo for the rest of the season 9:11 Why this is bad for football 10:02 Saliba injury update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
To mark 30 years since Arsène Wenger began his Arsenal reign, Max Scott, Perry Groves and Adrian Durham debate his extraordinary legacy. Did Wenger revolutionise English football and build one of the Premier League's greatest teams, or did he stay too long and become José Mourinho's “specialist in failure”?VoiceNotes & Email: podcasts@talksport.co.ukYouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORT & @talkSPORT2Instagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT.comPhoto Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lunchtime special to reflect on our start to the season and what it's been like to cover Manchester City for Laura and her colleagues at TalkSport.Support Latte Firm for the price of a coffee a month and enjoy ad-free shows, bonus content and access to giveaways and match tickets - patreon.com/lattefirm.
For the second time this week, Manchester City have pushed England down the running order and that, ladies and gentlemen, is the real sham. After the Premier League's official statement last night, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish agree that the Premier League need to hand Man City the strongest possible sanctions.Elsewhere, we enjoyed seeing Trent Alexander-Arnold in an England shirt again. Plus, Vish learns what killed the dinosaurs.Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Choose the Ramble vs everyone else.Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League and Champions League season, covering Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, Chelsea, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Hull City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Liverpool, Man City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Clayton is joined by Courtney and Rich to discuss the win against the Arsenal. They also look back on the season so far and preview the daunting visit to Lyon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reds away to Bournemouth who had not lost at home since January 3rd and come away with a win. We will look at that game, and review the season so far. I'm Paul, joined by Daz and Justin.Part One - away at Bournemouth - did we mention they haven't lost at home since January and this is the first time they have gone behind:Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez are passengers they say….See Andy Robertson comments about last season - hard for new players last seasonAllison Becker. The defence. Nyoni.The Bermuda triangle of the 3 ‘B's?Part Two - Played 7, won 4, drew 3How is Iraola doing? What were our hopes and expectations?xG against is very low - second best in the league (0.85)How do we get more from the front 4?Away games are hard - our current record is unbelievable. Home form? It's 2 games - each had its own narrative:Forest are better away, Fulham game was really poor.How is the rest of the league?Arsenal aren't exciting but are extremely effective and consistentThere are a lot of highly physical, highly scripted performancesGrace Robertson, John McKenzieSpecifics of the Reds:Only two teams have conceded fewer goals – the Ev and Leeds (3)Interestingly enough, we also conceded 2 in both of the opening fixtures last season (but won both)Oh Mac Allister, Oh Mac Allister - once again he is being the best we've seen from the ArgentineThe defence including Jeremy, Araujo, and that loser Milos Kerkez is solid.We will be back before the Man City game - and looking further ahead at an interesting October/November. Thanks to Justin and Daz for joining me, Paul. And most of all, thank you dear listener for joining us.If you enjoyed the pod, please share it with a friend. Follow us @FirstStateKopites on X – we only tweet and retweet from sources we think are credible. Music is courtesy of Hypenotic – they are a Welsh electro-pop band – https://hyperfollow.com/hypenotic
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie look back over Arsenal's 1-0 defeat at Chelsea on Sunday and ask where it leaves the season, how much the issues in front of goal are tactical and how much they are psychological, and how much increased squad depth is leading to confusion and a lack of cohesion. There is analysis of the team selection, a promising opening 30 minutes, another sloppy goal conceded and substitutions that appeared to create confusion over clarity. In part two, Tim and Jamie field questions submitted on BlueSky.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog's award winning coverage of Arsenal Women by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If you're feeling a little bit down this morning, don't worry. Just remember that we're not even halfway through the Great Autumn International Break of 2026™.Marcus and Luke are here to preview England's trip to the Czech Republic tonight, including some more mad quotes from Thomas Tuchel. Plus, Sébastien Pocognoli has his first game at Hampden as Scotland manager (despite former Uganda manager Bobby Williamson's best efforts), and Luke starts a campaign to correct the English pronunciation of Chile.Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Choose the Ramble vs everyone else.Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League and Champions League season, covering Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, Chelsea, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Hull City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Liverpool, Man City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Day 1,675.Today, after more deadly daytime raids strike Kyiv – with people climbing out the windows of burning buildings – we hear how Poland is changing its rules of engagement regarding drones entering its airspace as the number of incursions continue to rise across Europe. Then we do a deep dive into the future of modern warfare and defence procurement following a new long read by the former Secretary of the US Army and The Telegraph's exclusive interview with Ukraine's Drone Chief, Robert ‘Magyar' Brovdi.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.Antonia Langford (Freelance Journalist in Kyiv). @Antonialford on XProducer: Rachel PorterSenior Producer: Lilian FawcettVideo Producer: Sophie O'SullivanSocial Producer: Tom SteedStudio Director: Meghan SearleExecutive Editor: Francis DearnleyCreated by David KnowlesNOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatestCONTENT REFERENCED:RAND paper: Tomorrow's Victory and the Army of the Future: Forecasting the Next Steps in Ukraine's Military Evolutionhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2026/09/tomorrows-victory-and-the-army-of-the-future.html?project=&utm_campaign=&utm_content=1789510664&utm_medium=rand_social&utm_source=twitterRussia attacks scientists in strikes on Kyiv (Antonia Langford for The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/09/28/russia-attacks-scientists-kyiv-national-academy-fire/Rewiring the Arsenal of Democracy (Dan Driscoll for Foreign Affairs)https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/rewiring-arsenal-democracy-war-dan-driscollFrontline Club Event with the Kyiv Independent on 1st October (Francis Dearnley moderating):https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/panel-discussion-ukraine-inside-their-war-tickets-2000033706656?aff=oddtdtcreatorThe Kyiv Independent Live in London on 2 October:https://tickets.kyivindependent.com/events/thekyivindependentlive/2281999/r/frontlineDavid Knowles's episode dedicated to Babyn Yar:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gas-shortages-finally-hit-moscow-as-kyiv-intensifies/id1612424182?i=1000728581605If you're interested in sponsoring Dom's upcoming defence event, email our colleagues at events@telegraph.co.ukEMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk. We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many as possible.HIGHLIGHTS:Scientists cling to burning building after Russian raidUkraine's Operation Vivaldi liberates occupied villages Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We've not even said goodbye to September and we're already saying goodbye to our first manager this season. Time's up for Natalia Arroyo at Aston Villa after a thrashing by Tottenham, who are flying high in the table. Is it too early or did Villa need to move on?Chloe and Rachel discuss that issue and many more, including (of course) Arsenal's continued lack of attacking intensity. In Chloe's words, the fire is lit but nothing's cooking. Plus, we take a look at Disney+'s Champions League coverage, Lionesses squad news and Océane Hurtré defying the laws of physics twice in one game.Follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.For ad-free episodes and much more from across our football shows, head over to the Football Ramble Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.**Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!**Upfront is your definitive women's football podcast, the Lionesses and every team in the WSL – Arsenal, Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Brighton, Charlton Athletic, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, Liverpool, London City Lionesses, Manchester City, Manchester United, Spurs, and West Ham United. We'll take you inside the biggest rivalries, like Arsenal vs Chelsea and Man City vs Manchester United. Subscribe for new podcasts every Tuesday throughout the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Johnny is joined by Jacob Hawley for a Tuesday special dominated by the Manchester City verdict fallout, plus Myles Lewis-Skelly's impressive England midfield audition. The Hottest Takes go straight to Bukayo Saka, with a bold prediction that this is going to be his best season yet.
Pete is joined by Matt Kandela for a Power 30 during the long international break, dissecting the online "conspiracy" against Bukayo Saka and everything going on in the wider Premier League. The Hottest Takes take aim at Bernardo Silva, with a proper deep dive into why he belongs in football's dirtiest player hall of fame.
Reports surrounding Manchester City's long-running Premier League case have finally brought the biggest financial investigation in English football back to the centre of the conversation.We get into what has reportedly been found, the extraordinary scale of the case, City's response and what could come next. From points deductions and relegation to title asterisks, ownership consequences and whether any punishment can truly account for years of accumulated advantage, there is a lot to untangle.We also look beyond Manchester City themselves. What does this mean for the Premier League's reputation? How should supporters react when their own club is accused of wrongdoing? And has this entire saga exposed a much bigger problem with football governance and nation-state ownership?One subject. Plenty of consequences. An absolute Clusterf*ck.Continue the discussion with us.Follow The NN Pod for more Arsenal and football content.All our links: https://beacons.ai/thennpod(00:00) - Arteta's Non-Negotiables & Intro(01:17) - Word of the Day: Clusterf*ck(02:13) - Manchester City's Financial Charges & Reported Findings(07:20) - Eight Years of the Manchester City Case(09:48) - Arteta, Mancini & Individual Responsibility(14:53) - Manchester City's Response(19:40) - Refusing to Open the Books(26:56) - Khaldoon Al Mubarak's Message to City Fans(31:35) - Manchester City vs Chelsea: Cooperation & Ownership(44:55) - Financial Rules, Competition & State Ownership(47:20) - Do Manchester City Fans Deserve Sympathy?(55:08) - Have Manchester City Broken the Premier League?(58:58) - What Should the Punishment Be?(01:05:05) - Start Again: Elliot's Manchester City Punishment(01:06:26) - What Will the Punishment Actually Be?(01:10:26) - Has Manchester City Damaged the Premier League Era?(01:12:32) - Strip the Titles or Add an Asterisk?(01:14:39) - If They Don't Start Again, Did They Get Away With It?(01:15:07) - The Investigative Journalists Who Brought It to Light(01:17:54) - Closing Thoughts & What's Next
Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet! This time, Sean Dyche joins Jamie Carragher and our fans to discuss the changing role of a football manager and the biggest issues facing the modern game.Sean reflects on his Nottingham Forest exit and explains why expectations can change so quickly at a club. He also reveals how social media and agents can influence players, and why managers still need a say in the players they sign.Then it's Arsenal's set pieces. Sean explains the psychology behind their corners, why they have become such a weapon and how attitudes towards set-piece football have changed.Finally, Sean gives his thoughts on VAR, specialist coaches and whether fans are getting bored of slower football. Plus, he names the best player he ever faced and answers some quickfire questions.What's your biggest concern about modern football? Let us know in the comments, and don't forget to like and subscribe for more Fan Debate!00:00 - Intro13:13 - Forest Exit23:17 - Dycheball Principles28:57 - Arsenal Set Piece Myths35:48 - VAR Frustrations46:35 - Managing Modern Players51:00 - Best Players Faced & Managed55:05 - Quick Fire Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper begin a four-part series marking 30 years since Arsène Wenger's arrival at Arsenal, framing him—alongside David Dein—as a key catalyst for the Premier League's shift toward foreign managers, multicultural squads, and modern nutrition and sports science. They trace Wenger's roots in rural, war-scarred Alsace on the French-German border: his parents' hard-working life, his father's forced Nazi conscription, the Catholic village culture, and Wenger's intense, self-aware obsession with football. The episode explores how he learned the game through unsupervised street football and bistro conversations, a serious illness at 14, and his desire to escape village life. Wenger's breakthrough came at 19 after being spotted in a heavy defeat and joining Mutzig, leading to university studies in Strasbourg, a stint learning English in Cambridge, a squad role in Strasbourg's 1979 title win, and an early move into coaching—already using a psychiatrist with youth players.00:00 Wenger Obsession Intro01:23 Why Wenger Changed England03:41 Alsace War Shadow07:30 Village Roots and Work Ethic10:49 French Football Culture Explained16:18 Street Football and Brother Guy18:59 Faith Philosophy and Le Professor24:32 Illness Growth and Escape27:19 Bistro Lessons La Croix d'Or28:53 Wine and Bistro Roots29:37 Bar Talk and Escape30:09 Football Dreams in Dittlingen33:00 Mutzig Breakthrough34:13 Max Hild Mentor36:44 Dancing and Philosophy39:55 University and Class Divide42:10 Strasbourg Squad Years43:29 Cambridge English Leap46:47 Coaching Begins at Strasbourg47:31 Total Football Influences50:11 Holistic Coaching Mindset51:30 Wrap Up and Next Episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“Ladies and gentlemen, we got ‘em”. After a lot of waiting, Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges against them. Just a shame they won't be punished for stealing the Poznań.Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim take a look at what this seismic news could mean for the Premier League. Plus, Marcus and Luke disagree over how much joy to take from England's loss to Spain.Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Choose the Ramble vs everyone else.Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League and Champions League season, covering Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, Chelsea, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Hull City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Liverpool, Man City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode, Harry Symeou delves into the recent verdict against Manchester City for breaching Premier League financial rules, exploring the implications for the club, the league, and rival teams. Harry discusses the nature of the charges, the potential punishments, and the broader impact on football's integrity, particularly from an Arsenal fan's perspective. The discussion also touches on the historical context of financial doping in football and the need for accountability within the sport. Plus, we cover injury fears with regards to Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz after this latest round of international fixtures. To sign up as a Patreon, get additional episodes, ad-free episodes and become a part of our discord server, click the link below: https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Enter the discount code 'SUMMER' for 50% off your first month! Listen to 'The Rise of Pafos FC' on Apple podcasts or Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-of-pafos-fc-with-harry-symeou/id1334407316?i=1000746012823 #arsenal #premierleague #news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
MARTIN ØDEGAARD TAKES A KICK FROM A FORMER MANCHESTER CITY RIVAL! Arsenal's captain is at the centre of the discussion after an incident on international duty, with the Gunners hoping their skipper returns to north London without any fitness concerns. In today's episode of The Arsenal News Show, Arsenal reporter Tom Canton discusses the latest surrounding Ødegaard, the incident involving the former City rival and what it could mean for Mikel Arteta ahead of Arsenal's return to action. There's also plenty to discuss after a damaging defeat for Chelsea. We look at the result, what it means for Arsenal and the wider WSL picture
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to breakdown a weekend of big derbies in the WSL. We start with Chelsea's 1-0 win over Arsenal. How Sonia Bompastor's side delivered and where this leaves Arsenal and Slegers now? We then dive into Liverpool finally winning a Merseyside derby at Anfield, and some other big results across the league. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Monday's Football Daily with Phil Egan has the latest from Ireland's controversial Nations League trip to Hungary — with the FAI reviewing video evidence after allegations Adam Idah was racially abused by Israeli fans, and the fallout from a week dominated by boycott calls.Hear Paul Cooke's fiery defence of the association's handling of the fixture, as well as Heimir Hallgrímsson on Gavin Bazunu's withdrawal, the squad's wellbeing, and why the whole situation felt “lose-lose” despite a 3-0 win.Plus, Shelbourne lift the Women's FAI Cup, Katie McCabe faces Arsenal with Chelsea, injury updates across the Premier League, and Matt Slater explains how Man City's financial breaches translated into an on-pitch edge.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
After another fantastic weekend of WSL action, Lianne Sanderson breaks down all the action with talkSPORT's Angelina Kelly. An exclusive interview with new West Brom attacker Tara Mae Kirk to chat life in the WSL 2 as well as building her profile in the lower leagues. AND we get stuck into the Champions League, Lianne has a message surrounding the coverage on Disney+ and the reaction on social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paul Hawksbee is joined by comedian and Arsenal fan Jacob Hawley to digest England's loss to Spain. Despite the defeat, Jacob sees a few positives from the result, and the pair discuss the latest surrounding Manchester City and their charges. Former England international Stan Collymore also gives his take on the national team and builds up to the upcoming match against the Czech Republic.Additionally, You can find more from us here: Instagram: @tSHandJ Twitter: @tSHandJ YouTube: talkSPORT Website: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Strap yourselves in. We throw away the Arsenal chat and lock into lawyer-ville. City are guilty of essentially everything. Shock!Enjoy x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Luke Edwards is joined by Faith Emmanuel, Shante Jackson and Rugby Borough manager Lee Burch. All eyes were on Katie McCabe as she played her first game against Arsenal since leaving them as the Gunners fail to score again. City scrape past the Addicks, Merseyside is red, Olid off the mark at United, Newcastle make it four out of four and National League Cup controversy Produced by Leo Audio Productions (www.leoaudioproductions.co.uk) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
James reacts to Bernardo Silva's late challenge on Martin Odegaard on international duty — why Odegaard was right to lose it, and why Silva coming to the Emirates with Real Madrid just got a lot more interesting. 00:00 The tackle & Odegaard's reaction 02:05 Why this one hurts Arsenal so much 04:06 What was Bernardo Silva playing at? 06:07 Silva, Vinny & Mourinho at the Emirates 08:39 Why Odegaard's reaction matters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
MANCHESTER CITY'S CHAIRMAN RESPONDS TO THE LATEST REPORTS! The fallout surrounding City's 115 alleged financial breaches continues, with fresh comments from the club's chairman adding another development to one of English football's biggest ongoing stories. In today's episode of The Arsenal News Show, Arsenal reporter Tom Canton discusses Manchester City's response to the latest reports, the questions surrounding the financial case and what any eventual outcome could mean for Arsenal and the Premier League. Meanwhile, Viktor Gyökeres has broken his silence! We discuss the Arsenal striker's latest comments, his performances and the expectations surrounding him as Mikel Arteta's side prepare for the return of club football. There's also international football to discuss following England's defeat. What went wrong for the Three Lions, how did Arsenal's England internationals fare, and what could the result mean for the players heading back to their clubs? With the international break continuing and Arsenal preparing for their next fixtures, there's plenty to discuss.
Chris and Mark chat about the impact of the international break on some of the Arsenal players with less minutes so far this season, as well as the impact of Manchester City's guilty verdict on our season and the future of the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WHAT DOES THE MANCHESTER CITY FINANCIAL CASE MEAN FOR ARSENAL?! Following extraordinary claims surrounding City's 115 alleged financial breaches, attention turns to the potential consequences, Arsenal's response and whether previous Premier League title races could be revisited. In today's episode of The Arsenal News Show, Arsenal reporter Tom Canton discusses the latest developments in Manchester City's financial case, the reaction to reports of a guilty verdict and the questions now facing the Premier League. Mikel Arteta's position is back in the spotlight, with questions about Arsenal's previous title challenges and whether any potential sanctions could affect the historical record. We examine what would need to happen before any titles could be reassigned and why the distinction between reported findings, an official verdict and any subsequent appeals is crucial. There's also the wider question of what happens next. What powers does the Premier League have? What sanctions could be considered if breaches are officially established? And how might any eventual decision affect English football? With Arsenal supporters understandably interested in the outcome, we separate the confirmed developments from the speculation and discuss what the Gunners should focus on moving forward.
We look at how things sit in the Premier League after five weeks before this massive international break. Arsenal attacked from above by the high-flying Brighton Seagulls! Thrills! Chills! Beers! Love the beer, cherish the game. The Brewtiful Game Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, and please leave a rating/review.** You can also listen to our show on Spotify. **If you leave a rating and review on iTunes, please take a screenshot and send it to us via email or social media, and we'll send you one of our new The Brewtiful Game koozies.**
England are finally back! According to Luis de la Fuente, a win at Wembley would be his greatest achievement as Spain manager. I think that's what he said…Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete are here to preview that game. Plus, we learn why Oli McBurnie idolises Tony Montana from Scarface and Jim's got an innovative way to trial whether drinking in view of the football will cause issues.Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Choose the Ramble vs everyone else.Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League and Champions League season, covering Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, Chelsea, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Hull City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Liverpool, Man City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After Jimbabwe hit Spelgium for five last weekend, the Ramble Intercontinental Senate has been lobbied to change this week's game. Graciously, Jim has granted a rematch.Let's see if Marcus can redeem himself. Get your lateral thinking caps on everyone, IT'S TIME TO PLAY JACK'S BABY!Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Choose the Ramble vs everyone else.Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League and Champions League season, covering Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, Chelsea, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Hull City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Liverpool, Man City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We have tables to sort and Caley has a toy model and some thoughts on regression. It is time to talk about City and Arsenal at the top of the table, why they're the best teams in the league but what concerns the early numbers reveal, and then... Brentford and Brighton. Because it does seem like the Premier League midtable starts at third. Support the show
In this episode I'm joined first by Clive Palmer to talk about Arsenal's opening eight games of the season, and how we feel about how they went, with the context of the recent defeat to Brighton looming over everything. We also chat about Bukayo Saka and whether there's been a tactical shift applied to his game, where we're missing something in the squad, Declan Rice's withdrawal from England duty, where we continue to go under Mikel Arteta with news that his new contract is imminent, and more.After that, I talk to Dominic Hougham, author of a new book entitled: 'The Greatest Rivalry: Arsenal, Manchester United and the Battle that Defined an Era'. We discuss those incredible years when we went head to head with them, the roles of the manager, the changing face of English football, some of the individual and team battles, and lots more – including your chance to win a copy of the book.Here's the link to the Pitch Publishing website: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/greatest-rivalryGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:• Iran's president says Tehran will not bend to Washington, even as U.S. and Iranian officials resume talks for the first time since June and new American sanctions put growing pressure on Iran's aviation sector and economy. • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asks President Trump for a winter weapons package as Washington presses for a limited ceasefire focused on Russian and Ukrainian energy infrastructure. • Tensions escalate along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, where Pakistani officials accuse Afghan Taliban forces of shelling border posts and launching drones into Pakistani territory—claims Kabul denies. • In today's Back of the Brief, President Trump wants a drone port incorporated into the new White House ballroom, even though the Secret Service already operates one nearby. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefBubs Natural: Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code PDB at https://Bubsnaturals.comHexClad: Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at https://hexclad.com/PDB#hexcladpartner Tax Relief Advocates: End your tax nightmare today by visiting us online at https://TRA.com or call 800-583-6515
It's time for another Ramble Uncut, and your hosts this week are the incomparable Marcus Speller, Luke Moore and Vithushan Ehantharajah. The conversation ranges far and wide, from the better and worse cinematic adaptations of Robin Hood and Zinedine Zidane's (impressive?) passing in France training, to various tales of Glenn Hoddle and André Onana's rather intense-looking cup therapy.For more of this, plus ad-free shows, sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballrambleGet your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Choose the Ramble vs everyone else.Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League and Champions League season, covering Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, Chelsea, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Hull City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Liverpool, Man City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball have their weekly commentator catch-up. Ali gets richly rewarded at Bournemouth, Ian gets recognised as a famous footballer and John goes walkabout in Nottingham. Hear from Anthony Gordon ahead of England vs Spain in the UEFA Nations League. And who will surge ahead in Clash of the Commentators? Messages and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk02:30 Meeting the England players, 05:10 Herr Chapman gets tipped off! 10:25 Does Ali get his cake and eat it? 12:50 John Southall goes Basil Fawlty, 18:10 5 Live commentaries this weekend, 19:20 Anthony Gordon ‘surprised' to be subbed, 30:35 Awkward interviews… 36:00 Clash of the Commentators, 42:10 Unintended pub name of the week, 46:40 Great Glossary of Football Commentary.5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Thu 1945 Portugal v WALES, Sat 1945 ENGLAND v Spain, Sun 1630 Chelsea v Arsenal in WSL, Tue 1945 Czech Republic v ENGLAND, Thu 1945 WALES v Norway.Great Glossary of Football Commentary: DIVISION ONE 50p head Agricultural challenge, Back of the net, Back to square one, Backside and elbows, The Beautiful Game, Booked, Bosman, Bullet header, Caretaker manager, Channel of joy, Checked and cleared, Coupon buster, Cruyff Turn, Cultured/educated left foot, Dead-ball specialist, Draught excluder, Elastico/flip-flap, False nine, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Grub hunter, Head like a biscuit tin, Head like a sheriff's badge, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, In behind, Lollipop, Magic of the FA Cup, The Maradona, Need one to get in off their backside, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Parachute payment, Park the bus, Perfect hat-trick, Postage stamp, Put his cap on it, Rabona, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Stick it in the mixer, Sweeper keeper, Taking it to the corner flag, Target man, Tiki-taka, Towering header, Trivela, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep, You could have two goalkeepers in there and they still wouldn't have saved it.
If you are just receiving this episode: this edition of Upfront was originally recorded and released on Tuesday 22nd September. We apologise for the delay pulling through to podcast apps.60 shots, 2 goals for Arsenal so far this term. Manchester United were the latest team to keep their attackers (almost) at bay. After coming away with a point from a physical battle at the Emirates, have Eva Olid's side turned a corner?On the blue side of Manchester it was a third win in a row for the defending champions, but an improved Liverpool may have exposed some of City's weaker areas.Finally, Chloe and Rachel are joined by FootballCo's Lead Women's Football Writer and certified Friend of the Pod Ameé Ruszkai to preview the return of the Champions League!Follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.*Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!*Upfront is your definitive women's football podcast, the Lionesses and every team in the WSL – Arsenal, Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Brighton, Charlton Athletic, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, Liverpool, London City Lionesses, Manchester City, Manchester United, Spurs, and West Ham United. We'll take you inside the biggest rivalries, like Arsenal vs Chelsea and Man City vs Manchester United. Subscribe for new podcasts every Tuesday throughout the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the words of our very own Marcus Speller, strap on a johnny everyone. The international break has finally arrived.He's joined by Luke and Vish to mull over Thomas Tuchel's latest squad selection, including the late call-ups of Morgan Gibbs-White and James Garner. Plus, Vish takes the time to learn about the life and times of Stanley Rous, Jorge Jesus begs Marcus to come home, and Craig Bellamy doubles doon.Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Choose the Ramble vs everyone else.Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League and Champions League season, covering Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, Chelsea, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Hull City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Liverpool, Man City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.