Podcasts about League Cup

The first piece of domestic silverware this season is up for grabs and Ben Haines is joined by our Senior Women's Football reporter Emma Sanders to provide the ultimate preview to Chelsea v Manchester United in the League Cup final at Ashton Gate on Sunday 15th March.Ben travelled down to Cobham to chat to Chelsea midfielder Keira Walsh about why this competition is so special to her, head coach Sonia Bompastor about her new contract and US forward Alyssa Thompson about playing in her first final with the club.And Em went over to Carrington to chat to Manchester United manager Marc Skinner about 'not fearing' their opposition, new singing Lea Schuller about how she's settling in and goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce on reaching another final with the club.To hear more from all of the interviewees, head over to the Women's Football Weekly podcast feed on BBC Sounds!TIMECODES: 00:15 - Em Sanders joins Ben to preview the League Cup final. 02:15 - We kick things off with Chelsea midfielder, Keira Walsh 07:55 - Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor joins Ben. 16:45 - Alyssa Thompson on what could be her first piece of domestic silverware. 19:42 - Em and Ben on the games between Chelsea and Manchester United getting tighter. 24:00 - Manchester United manager Marc Skinner sits down with Em. 30:03 - One of Manchester United's new signings, Lea Schüller joins the pod. 35:30 - Phallon Tullis-Joyce talks reaching another final with the club.

Niko Moreno joins Jeremiah to discuss what they learned this week including the yacht in the room - the whole Ryan Sailor mess. They give injury updates on Paul Rothrock, Kim Kee-Hee and Georgi Minoungou with some positive and some worrying news. The pair also discussed the Sounders' League Cup draw, explained the team's current GAM situation and talked Stefan Frei being named starting goalkeeper for the Concacaf Champions League matches.Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

Niko Moreno joins Jeremiah to discuss what they learned this week including the yacht in the room - the whole Ryan Sailor mess. They give injury updates on Paul Rothrock, Kim Kee-Hee and Georgi Minoungou with some positive and some worrying news. The pair also discussed the Sounders' League Cup draw, explained the team's current GAM situation and talked Stefan Frei being named starting goalkeeper for the Concacaf Champions League matches.Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his team are not the only side struggling to create chances from open play this season, insisting many clubs are facing similar challenges despite criticism of Liverpool's recent attacking output. TIMESTAMPS00:00 INTRO 00:30 defeat v Wolves: Not the first time this season it has happened. Enough chances to win the game. We didn't convert into goals. And not for first time this season their first shot on target led to a goal. 2:00 A rep concern if we lose in the same manner but the way we concede goals in last minute aren't the same they aren't big chances they've been shots outside the box. 3:04 On conceding goals: Is it our approach? Not too sure about that as we want to win that game. We're Liverpool. We want to win every game. It's not like we push Virgil or Ibou forward every time. 3:12 Importance on game tomorrow: we can't win the Premier League or League Cup. Qualification for Champions League is massive as we all know. But that's not on line tomorrow, FA Cup is 4:11: the approach is not different we always press high and try to attack. 6:09 Arne Slot on Cody Gakpo: “attacking isn't just down to Cody and Mo in the same way defending isn't just down to Virgil and Ibou. Let's create even more and the goals will come.” 7:16 Slot on ‘same old story' comments: Not all the games have improved in terms of creating chances. But we're not the only team that finds it hard to create from open play. It's the qualify of the league that makes it more complicated. 9:00 Slot on potential changes:  “We have a few but we don't have 11. I always have options to bring in and players can bring in and let them start. 10:04 Slot in decisive part of the game: Every part of it will be decisive. We will try to find answers with the players we have available. 12:20 Team news/ Wirtz He trained half and half with the team yesterday. He made the next step in rehab. Let's see where he is today. He could be aailable for a few minutes tomorrow in the best scenario. Everyone else fine. 15:00 Slot on usa tour and being part of discussions: yes I knew 17:04 Slot On schedule and having different squad: I'm happy with what we did last summer, we signed so many great players but you can't predict so many would be injured. Adaptation you can predict. @HaytersTV – Football Up Close. Visit our website: https://hayters.com/ We go behind the scenes with the biggest names in football to bring you interviews, training, news, live coverage, fans' voices and funniest moments. If you love football, you'll love Hayters TV. Subscribe now! Follow HaytersTV on social media - https://linktr.ee/HaytersTV#arneslot #liverpoolfc #emiratesfacup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen in on the USL League One Group Chat!A bunch of USL1 podcasters, writers and sickos got together to talk about the upcoming season, which gets underway this weekend! In the chat:Rob Chappell, 608 Soccer Show, Forward MadisonAlex Ashton, USL League One UpdaterBrian Biedenbach, Fort Wayne Footy, Fort Wayne FCDavid Adams, Tumbleweed Times, AV AltaShawn Fectau, The Friggin Soccer Show, Portland Hearts of PineElliot Barr, River City 93 & Walkin 90, Richmond KickersDavid Sterling, This is Paradise! Sarasota ParadiseWe talk rosters, League Cup, Open Cup, vibes, chaos, and pour one out for Tormenta. Get ready for football starting Saturday with voices from across the league!608 Soccer Show is part of the 365 Media podcast network. Theme by Rob Dz.

Our Yokohama F.Marinos correspondent Stuart Woodward guests on this week's podcast, after his side claimed a first victory of the Chaos Energy J.League Cup at home against Tokyo Verdy on Saturday (to 28:00). Then in Part 2 Jonny and Ben round up the other four east games, highlighted by a first victory for Kashiwa and a stunning comeback by Kashima away at Urawa (to 43:30), then we run through the west slate, with a focus on Kyoto's brilliant late fightback at Hiroshima. Stuart and Dan Orlowitz made a joint guest appearance on The Football Heritage Podcast, and you can access the episode via various means here.

Arsenal-fan zijn in 2026 is officieel slecht voor je hart. Wéér een Londense derby, wéér spanning tot diep in blessuretijd — en wéér drie punten. In deze aflevering blikken Sebas, Hugo en Audrey terug op de zwaarbevochten overwinning op Chelsea. Corners blijven ons dodelijkste wapen, Timber liet de Nederlandse Gunners-harten sneller kloppen en David Raya keepte alsof zijn leven ervan afhing. Van vroege blunders van Sánchez tot wereldreddingen van Raya, van een discutabele penalty-situatie tot een afgekeurde goal diep in blessuretijd — alles zat erin. En ja, met nog negen wedstrijden te gaan telt uiteindelijk maar één ding: winnen.We bespreken de zorgen rondom de blessure van Odegaard, de klasse van Raya, staan we stil bij de Champions League-loting en de ogenschijnlijk gunstige route richting de finale, én bij het groeiende optimisme onder Arsenal-supporters. Tot slot kijken we vooruit naar Brighton-uit, een traditioneel lastige pot tegen een ploeg in wisselvallige vorm, en naar het treffen met Mansfield, een tegenstander waar we nog nooit eerder tegenover stonden. En vergeet niet: op 22 maart is er een watch event in Amsterdam voor de League Cup-finale.Dit is aflevering 39 van seizoen 6 van de ArseNL Podcast. Volg ons via @arsenlpodcast en come on you Gunners!

Dave Hendrick looks at all the LFC related news & gossip. Today he looks at the potential routes in the Champions League ahead of the draw tomorrow. He then looks at where Klopp's Kids are from the League Cup win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

United posted their financial results and their headlines are strong even if the elephant in the room, the debt attached to the club as a consequence of the Glazer takeover 21 years ago, remains over £1bn. On this day, United have enjoyed plenty of League Cup finals to talk about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a brief ACL Elite and ACL Two review to begin the episode (to 6:20), Jonny and Ben welcome Tokyo Verdy correspondent Lewis White back to the pod to chat about Verdy's fast start to the Chaos Energy J.League Cup after their win on penalties over Machida in Matchday 3 (to 32:17). Then we round up the other four games from the east (to 50:50), before moving through the west slate and finish the episode with a look ahead to Matchday 4.

On this week's episode Jonny and Ben round up J1 Matchday 2 of the Chaos Energy J.League Cup, beginning with the four games from Sunday (to 25:00). They then move on to the five from Saturday (to 51:15), before they finish off the pod with Kobe's win over Nagasaki on Friday night, and a look ahead to upcoming ACL and J1 fixtures.

Mouch is on a short sabbatical, so friend of the show Jak Riley slips into the co-presenter role with Chas., and they're joined by Chris Cassley to discuss our exit from the League Cup at the hands of Arsenal, the Cole Palmer show at Wolves, and a tricky home match tonight against Leeds. ⁠chelseapodcast.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chelseapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh  A Playback Media Production  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playbackmedia.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chaos Energy J.League Cup got underway over the weekend, and in Part 1 of this episode Jonny and Ben were very pleased to welcome new Hiroshima correspondent Robert Turner to the pod to chat about Sanfrecce's opening night win over Nagasaki, and his thoughts on their prospects this season (to 23:55). Then in Part 2 your co-hosts round up the other four games from the west group (to 37:30), before moving on to Kawasaki's 5-3 triumph over Kashiwa on Sunday and the rest of the games from the east, before rounding off the pod with a look ahead to upcoming ACL and J1 fixtures.

Chris, Amanda and James talk through what ended up being a comprehensive - but hard-fought - victory at home to Sunderland this February. Plus a little on Chelsea in the League Cup, as well as Leeds in the League last weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester City may be through to the League Cup final, but they've won just one of their last six Premier League matches. With Guardiola taking aim at referees, Rodri fuelling conspiracy talk and Pep making political statements, is it all a deliberate distraction - or a sign he's looking towards the exit?Olly Clink is joined by talkSPORT's Man in Manchester, and former Sunderland, Blackburn and England full-back, Micky Gray.Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ehantharajah Empire reigns supreme over the Ramble galaxy, having crushed the Luke Nation and Marcus Mount since it's return to the world stage. But it's facing renewed opponents this week as the Jack's Encyclopaedia belt is once again up for grabs.The tax-free Principality of Donaco has the whistle for this clash between Vish, Marcus and Jim.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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sam Dalling and Dan Bardell as Manchester City comfortably set up a League Cup final against Arsenal after a 5-1 aggregate win over Newcastle. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Manchester City eased past Newcastle to set up a Carabao Cup final with Arsenal. The master meets the apprentice.Today, Marcus and Luke consider how the result of the upcoming Carabao Cup final will impact the rest of the season. Plus, we find out whether you really can find a car parking space that is more expensive than the League Cup prize money.Get your Ramble merch HEREFind 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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Progress to the League Cup final, but a disappointing draw at Tottenham from having been 2-0 up at the weekend... David Mooney is joined by The Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan and, from the City Ramble podcast, Oli McCoole to pick apart the week.Why are City struggling with second halves so much in the last few weeks? Is there a problem with the forward players taking chances? How does all of that play out in one of City's notoriously most-difficult away games coming up next?Also this week, Pep Guardiola gave a very interesting press conference ahead of the match with Newcastle, where he spoke passionately about several humanitarian crises around the world - and, while that was going on, there was more about VAR and referees. Dan Burke takes a look at the officiating side of things, while we also discuss Guardiola getting political.Neil from The Anfield Wrap joins the show to discuss Liverpool, while Elizabeth from Fulhamish helps us preview Fulham's trip to the Etihad... and was the move for Omar Marmoush's opening goal against Newcastle RUINED by the finish? Find out here.==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcastAnd why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift

The Obi One Podcast is on the road again, this time in Abidjan for a live event with special guest Wilfried Bony. A cult hero at Swansea, a League Cup winner with Manchester City and an African champion with his beloved Ivory Coast, Bony looks back on his career and some of the sliding door moments within it. he came close to a move to Arsenal after a clandestine meeting with then boss Arsene Wenger, why he spurned the riches on offer in China and the rollercoaster of emotions that he went through in winning the African Cup of Nations in 2015. Bony also discusses the dressing dynamics of that Ivory Coast team which featured both Didier Drogba and Yaya Touré. Who was the top dog? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Au sommaire de Radio foot internationale, le jeudi 5 février 2026, à 16h10 TU & 21h10 TU : - League Cup (demi-finales) ; - Coupe de France 1/8è: on n'arrête plus l'OL ! ; - Paul Pogba, le chemin de croix ? ; - Sport & politique. League Cup (demi-finales) Finale : Arsenal – Manchester City (22 mars). City élimine Newcastle et retrouve Arsenal pour un choc au sommet. Guardiola Arteta : les deux équipes dominantes de Premier League. Vrai révélateur de la hiérarchie anglaise ?   Coupe de France 1/8è: on n'arrête plus l'OL ! Succès 2-0 face à Laval en Coupe de France. But magnifique d'Endrick. 11è victoire consécutive, toutes compétitions confondues : la dynamique lyonnaise impressionne. Les Lyonnais sont-ils vraiment de retour ?   Paul Pogba, le chemin de croix ? Blessures à répétition, absence prolongée, avenir flou. Monaco l'a retiré de sa liste Ligue des champions UEFA. Peut-on encore croire à un retour au plus haut niveau ?   Sport & politique Jean-Michel Aulas, candidat aux municipales à Lyon en mars prochain. Soutiens venus du football : Karim Benzema, Juninho, Bafétimbi Gomis… Le football comme tremplin politique : bonne ou mauvaise idée ? Pour en débattre, autour d'Annie Gasnier, nos consultants du jour : Salim Baungally • Patrick Juillard • Saïd Amdaa — Édition : David Fintzel. — Technique/Réalisation : Matthieu Degueldre.

Au sommaire de Radio foot internationale, le jeudi 5 février 2026, à 16h10 TU & 21h10 TU : - League Cup (demi-finales) ; - Coupe de France 1/8è: on n'arrête plus l'OL ! ; - Paul Pogba, le chemin de croix ? ; - Sport & politique. League Cup (demi-finales) Finale : Arsenal – Manchester City (22 mars). City élimine Newcastle et retrouve Arsenal pour un choc au sommet. Guardiola Arteta : les deux équipes dominantes de Premier League. Vrai révélateur de la hiérarchie anglaise ?   Coupe de France 1/8è: on n'arrête plus l'OL ! Succès 2-0 face à Laval en Coupe de France. But magnifique d'Endrick. 11è victoire consécutive, toutes compétitions confondues : la dynamique lyonnaise impressionne. Les Lyonnais sont-ils vraiment de retour ?   Paul Pogba, le chemin de croix ? Blessures à répétition, absence prolongée, avenir flou. Monaco l'a retiré de sa liste Ligue des champions UEFA. Peut-on encore croire à un retour au plus haut niveau ?   Sport & politique Jean-Michel Aulas, candidat aux municipales à Lyon en mars prochain. Soutiens venus du football : Karim Benzema, Juninho, Bafétimbi Gomis… Le football comme tremplin politique : bonne ou mauvaise idée ? Pour en débattre, autour d'Annie Gasnier, nos consultants du jour : Salim Baungally • Patrick Juillard • Saïd Amdaa — Édition : David Fintzel. — Technique/Réalisation : Matthieu Degueldre.

Steve Crossman is joined by John Murray, former Manchester City midfielder Michael Brown and former Newcastle midfielder Isaac Hayden to react to Wednesday's League Cup semi-final action as Manchester City beat Newcastle 5-1 on aggregate and will face Arsenal at Wembley on Sunday 22nd March.Hear reaction from City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and City manager Pep Guardiola.In the Scottish Premiership, Rangers beat 10-man Kilmarnock 5-1 to move to within three points of leaders Hearts. You can hear the thoughts of their manager Danny Rohl.3:00 – Should James Trafford start the League Cup final? 7:00– Pep Guardiola is ‘addicted to winning' 10:00 – City ‘open' without Guehi 15:00 – Tijjani Reijnders reaction 17:00 – ‘Sad' League Cup ending for Newcastle 21:00 – Eddie Howe reaction 23:00 – More focus on Pep Guardiola 29:00 – Pep Guardiola reaction 33:00 – Rangers 5-1 Kilmarnock: Danny Rohl reaction

Dave begins by looking at the League Cup semi-finals. He then takes a trip down memory lane as he looks at Liverpool strikers in his life time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Au sommaire de Radio Foot internationale ce mercredi à 16h10 T.U.(rediffusion 21h10). : - Direction Wembley pour les Gunners. ; - Turbulences en Arabie Saoudite, Cristiano Ronaldo va-t-il claquer la porte ? ; - Infantino favorable à la réintégration de la Russie.   - Direction Wembley pour les Gunners Déjà vainqueur à l'aller des Blues 3-2), Arsenal a plié la 2è manche de la ½ finale de League Cup contre Chelsea grâce à Kai Havertz. Arteta va-t-il retrouver Guardiola le 22 mars 2026 lors de l'ultime rencontre ? Les Cityzens bien placés pour avoir remporté leur match aller à Newcastle. - Coupe de France, l'OM se donne de l'air avant la rencontre face au PSG au Parc. Les Phocéens ont fait plier Habib Beye et Rennes au Vélodrome, et se projettent en ¼. Le trophée comme objectif prioritaire ? - Turbulences en Arabie Saoudite, Cristiano Ronaldo va-t-il claquer la porte ? Le Portugais voit d'un mauvais œil le départ de Karim Benzema d'Al Ittihad vers Al Hilal qui convoite le titre. Le capitaine d'Al Nassr est aussi en quête de sacre, et estime que son club n'est pas aussi bien traité que celui entraîné par Simone Inzagui. Le Fonds public d'investissement saoudien mis sous pression ? CR7 met-il le championnat dans l'embarras ? - Autre partant du côté des Jaune et Noir de Jeddah, N'Golo Kanté. Un départ pour la Turquie et Fenerbahçe qui a failli échouer, faute d'informations relatives à la transaction envoyée à temps ! Le président turc, en voyage en Arabie saoudite, aurait joué de son influence pour débloquer la situation du milieu international. Elle débloque aussi celle de Youssef En-Nesyri qui fait le trajet inverse, pour rejoindre la formation saoudienne de Sergio Conceição. - Infantino favorable à la réintégration de la Russie Le boss de la FIFA plaide pour la levée de la suspension de l'équipe nationale et des clubs, estimant qu'elle n'a fait qu'accroître « frustration et haine ». Levée de bouclier en Ukraine, où on refuse de dissocier le football de la réalité de la guerre. Pour débattre avec Annie Gasnier : Philippe Doucet, Étienne Moatti et Bruno Constant. Technique/réalisation : Laurent Salerno -- David Fintzel/Pierre Guérin.

Dave begins by looking at the League Cup semi-finals. He then takes a trip down memory lane as he looks at Liverpool strikers in his life time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Au sommaire de Radio Foot internationale ce mercredi à 16h10 T.U.(rediffusion 21h10). : - Direction Wembley pour les Gunners. ; - Turbulences en Arabie Saoudite, Cristiano Ronaldo va-t-il claquer la porte ? ; - Infantino favorable à la réintégration de la Russie.   - Direction Wembley pour les Gunners Déjà vainqueur à l'aller des Blues 3-2), Arsenal a plié la 2è manche de la ½ finale de League Cup contre Chelsea grâce à Kai Havertz. Arteta va-t-il retrouver Guardiola le 22 mars 2026 lors de l'ultime rencontre ? Les Cityzens bien placés pour avoir remporté leur match aller à Newcastle. - Coupe de France, l'OM se donne de l'air avant la rencontre face au PSG au Parc. Les Phocéens ont fait plier Habib Beye et Rennes au Vélodrome, et se projettent en ¼. Le trophée comme objectif prioritaire ? - Turbulences en Arabie Saoudite, Cristiano Ronaldo va-t-il claquer la porte ? Le Portugais voit d'un mauvais œil le départ de Karim Benzema d'Al Ittihad vers Al Hilal qui convoite le titre. Le capitaine d'Al Nassr est aussi en quête de sacre, et estime que son club n'est pas aussi bien traité que celui entraîné par Simone Inzagui. Le Fonds public d'investissement saoudien mis sous pression ? CR7 met-il le championnat dans l'embarras ? - Autre partant du côté des Jaune et Noir de Jeddah, N'Golo Kanté. Un départ pour la Turquie et Fenerbahçe qui a failli échouer, faute d'informations relatives à la transaction envoyée à temps ! Le président turc, en voyage en Arabie saoudite, aurait joué de son influence pour débloquer la situation du milieu international. Elle débloque aussi celle de Youssef En-Nesyri qui fait le trajet inverse, pour rejoindre la formation saoudienne de Sergio Conceição. - Infantino favorable à la réintégration de la Russie Le boss de la FIFA plaide pour la levée de la suspension de l'équipe nationale et des clubs, estimant qu'elle n'a fait qu'accroître « frustration et haine ». Levée de bouclier en Ukraine, où on refuse de dissocier le football de la réalité de la guerre. Pour débattre avec Annie Gasnier : Philippe Doucet, Étienne Moatti et Bruno Constant. Technique/réalisation : Laurent Salerno -- David Fintzel/Pierre Guérin.

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Arthur James O'Dea were back in studio this morning with all manner of major sports stories to chat through. After an initial diversion to consider the quality of Marco Pierre White's steaks (and his writing ability), they got stuck into hurling's manliness, Arsenal's doggedness and the dangers (or joy) of sporting nostalgia. The conversation ends just as we started talking to Pat Nevin about last night's League Cup semi-final second leg clash between Arsenal and Chelsea, but if you want to hear that you'll need to be an OTB member! Enjoy! Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

KAI HAVERTZ sends Arsenal through to the League Cup Final as Arsenal ease to victory over Chelsea. S'cuse me, boss. I'm joined by @afcjxmes.

Kelly Cates is joined by Ian Dennis, former Arsenal defender Matthew Upson and forward Chelsea forward Fran Kirby to review Tuesday's League Cup semi-final action as Arsenal beat Chelsea 4-2 on aggregate to qualify for the League Cup final.Hear reaction from Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta and Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior.Kelly also looks ahead to Wednesday's semi-final second leg between Manchester City and Newcastle. Hear from Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and Newcastle Fan TV's Lee Lawler.00:30 - Arsenal beat Chelsea to make it to Wembley 08:35 - Jurrien Timber reaction 13:50 - Mikel Arteta reaction 18:50 - Liam Rosenior reaction 23:30 - Eddie Howe pre Manchester City 24:30 - Newcastle fan Lee Lawler

Chas. and Mouch are joined by long-time season ticket holder Tony Glover to look back on our two battling wins against Napoli and West Ham, and forward to our League Cup clash with Arsenal. ⁠chelseapodcast.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chelseapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh  A Playback Media Production  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playbackmedia.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We wrap up our top flight previews with the final five teams from the east group, beginning in the capital with FC Tokyo (to 18:15), Tokyo Verdy (to 30:40) and Machida (to 44:40), before Kawasaki correspondent Neil Debnam joins us to chat about Frontale's interesting moves in the transfer market, and their prospects for The Chaos Energy J.League Cup (to 1:19:10). Then Jonny and Ben preview Yokohama F.Marinos (to 1:33:35), take care of some housekeeping, and preview J1 Matchday 1. Check out Neil's Frontale Rabbit blog, and Jonny's Top 50 Japanese University Players (link is to Part 2, here's Part 1), take your swing at J.League Fantasy (and enter our mini-league with code sjWwSZ9k), and try your luck at JPred for ultimate bragging rights!

Is the title race over at the top after Arsenal's 2-0 defeat of Chelsea? If so, do we have four teams battling for the final two Champions League spots? Plus, it's now a FOUR team relegation battle, but we explain why no teams could be relegated this year. Next, it's onto news including League Cup's new format along with the FIFA Women's Champions Cup. Finally, the USWNT played two matches in their January window... what have we learned from them? Episode edited by Mike Adams @monkeyhillmedia. Follow us on socials @thewososhow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COME JOIN US FOR THE VILLA PARTY OF THE YEAR DUBLIN 28TH MARCH PARTY WITH FOUR PLAYERS FROM THE LEAGUE CUP WINNING TEAM OF 1996 Tickets: https://for-the-love-of-paul-mcgrath-podcast.yapsody.com/event/index/864823/aston-villas-league-cup-30th-anniversary-celebration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We wrap up the west on this week's episode, and after celebrating Japan's triumph in the Under 23 Asian Cup, Jonny and Ben welcome Kyoto correspondent Jamie Meikle back to the pod to chat about Sanga's tremendous 2025 season, and to look ahead to their 2026 by discussing their dealings in the transfer market, key players and ones to watch, and our final thoughts on their prospects for the Chaos Energy J.League Cup (to 32:45). Later Jonny and Ben follow the same pattern in chatting about Cerezo Osaka (to 48:50), Gamba Osaka (to 1:09:05), Nagoya (to 1:25:55) and Shimizu (to end), with those final three teams all under the stewardship of new managers.

Top of the league, top fo the Champions League, one foot in the Semi Final of the League Cup. Doesn't feel like it does it? All of our chicken come home to roost in a dismal display against United with some inexplicable nerves. We discuss tactics, lack of attacking threat, nerves, mentality, defensive concern, and yet all topped with a sense that we're so close to more. Ooft, tough one to take. Perhaps a therapy session, eh? Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New year = new segments! In Episode 198 of Special Conditions, we roll out Burned or Learned, Behind the Booth, Sleeve it or Leave it, Sleepers & Steals, and Status: Recommended—plus a festive Card of the Day to kick things off.

#965 | Ed and Tom bask in the continued glow of United's victory over City last weekend. It's a win that has lifted the mood around the whole club. There's a preview of the upcoming trip to Arsenal. What does Michael Carrick have in store for a challenging trip to the capital? Also: transfer market discussions, with several younger players heading out on loan, but will there be any incomings to bolster midfield? United Women beat Arsenal in the League Cup to reach another cup final. It's another big moment for the much criticised Marc Skinner. Finally, what good is former players' punditry for the club? Butt, Scholes and Keane have plenty to say, but is there anything positive on the horizon? 00:00 Introduction 03:47 Tactical Analysis 06:52 Top Four Hopes 14:40 Stick to Football Drama 20:23 United Women's League Cup Final 30:44 Transfer Window Discussion 42:31 Arsenal Preview If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through the Subway Cup semi-finals. There was drama at Meadow Park as Liv Smith got sent off and Manchester United made it through to their first ever League Cup final. We also discuss the confirmed format changes for next season, and Chelsea scamming a win against Manchester City. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here at Upfront, we're often preoccupied by our age. This weekend in the FA Cup really, really didn't help.Chloe and Rachel look back on the best of the FA Cup action, including a big win for Liverpool after some big signings and heartbreak for our favs York City. Did they bottle it on purpose to avoid the night out with us? Possibly.Elsewhere, we discuss the findings of Deloitte's latest Money League report and why so many clubs are splashing the cash this January. Plus, a thorough League Cup preview that's not at all about sandwiches.Follow us on X, Instagram, BlueSky 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!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chas and Mouch are back to discuss a not-entirely-disappointing defeat to Arsenal in the League Cup, and a not-entirely-convincing Premier League win over Brentford, as well as looking forward to the visit of Pafos in the Champions League. ⁠chelseapodcast.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chelseapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh  A Playback Media Production  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playbackmedia.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We head west for this week's previews, and we were thrilled to be joined by Daniel Kuroda, one half of the Vivi Cast podcast, to chat about Nagasaki's 2025 campaign, and their long-awaited return to J1 in the Chaos Energy J.League Cup (to 42:30). In Part 2 Jonny and Ben begin with a depth chart explainer and praise for the collaboration between Yokohama FC and J.League Journeys, then run the rule over Fukuoka (to 1:01:45), Hiroshima (to 1:15:00), Okayama (to 1:27:45) and Kobe (to end). As a special bonus, we've smashed down the Patreon paywall this week so that all listeners can access Jonny's depth charts for the five teams featured on this episode by clicking on this link.

It's been a week of excellent cup victories for Manchester City. To celebrate, David Mooney is joined by Dom Farrell from Sporting News and City fan Chris Higginbottom. They discuss the 10-1 win over Exeter and then the 2-0 success in the first leg of the League Cup semifinal at Newcastle.It was the first time since 1987 that City scored double-figures in a game and, strangely, the scoreline matched the date (for only the 18th time in City's history)... but it was a remarkable bit of history-making from Pep Guardiola's side. At the same time, City were also on the receiving end of a VAR controversy, as the video assistant took five-and-a-half minutes to disallow what seems to be a perfectly reasonable goal at St James's Park.With trips to Manchester United and Bodø/Glimt to come, we hear from Jay Mottershead from The Stretford Paddock and Norwegian journalist covering Glimt, Stian Høgland to get some idea of what City can expect this week.Plus, as young players like Max Alleyne and Ryan McAidoo impress, we discuss what options Guardiola has for the upcoming games and how necessary it is for the club to move again in the transfer market this month, as Antoine Semenyo settles in very nicely.==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcastAnd why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift

It was VAR and goalkeeping errors that made the headlines across the two League Cup semi-finals. Chelsea's Robert Sanchez gifted two goals to Arsenal at Stamford Bridge and at St James Park a bizarre decision from VAR denied Man City a goal. New Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior picked the goalkeeper but he didn't pick Palmer, Gusto or James seemingly at the prompting of his medical department. Is this a worrying early sign for the new man? If you had the choice, would you get rid of VAR? Is it worth the trouble it causes?After the break, where can Carrick take Man Utd and favourite rivalries ahead of the Manchester derby. Tom Clarke joins Martin Samuel, Tony Cascarino and Gregor Robertson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal have the advantage after the League Cup semi-final first leg. Marcus and David were treated to five goals in a slightly confusing night at Stamford Bridge.We were left wondering whether Chelsea could buy ANOTHER goalkeeper and if Viktor Gyökeres was the correct choice for man of the match. Plus, Álvaro Arbeloa makes an awful start at Real Madrid.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Get 15% off our annual Patreon membership! Sign up for ad-free shows right here: 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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelly Cates is joined by former Newcastle forward Dwight Gayle, former Scotland winger Pat Nevin and senior football commentator Ian Dennis at St James' Park as Manchester City take a two-nil lead into the second leg of the League Cup semi-final. Antoine Semenyo scores his second goal in his first two games for Manchester City but is denied a brace on the night by VAR. Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson tells us why that was chalked off.With Michael Carrick announced as Manchester United's head coach until the end of the season and Steve Holland and Jonathan Woodgate brought into his backroom, reporter Simon Stone joins the pod to discuss the appointment. BBC Sport's Football Tactics correspondent Umir Irfan offers how Carrick's style at Middlesborough may be implemented in his new role. Plus, Football Correspondent John Murray previews Chelsea against Arsenal in Wednesday's League Cup semi-final first leg. Timecodes: 0'20 Michael Carrick appointed at Manchester United 17'05 Umir Irfan on Carrick's tactics 22'42 Reaction to Newastle United 0 Manchester City 2 34'31 Pep Guardiola 40'20 Eddie Howe 42'18 Chelsea v Arsenal preview

Charlotte is joined by Si, Ordy, and Tom to discuss the first leg against Man City in the semi finals of the League Cup. Were we unlucky? Are our hopes of retaining this cup completely gone? What about Wissa and Elanga then? And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Arsenal Opinion, Pete and Jacob break down a frantic but entertaining victory over Portsmouth. They discuss why the chaotic nature of cup games is often more enjoyable than the tactical rigidity of top tier Premier League fixtures and praise the fresh energy brought by the rotated squad. The conversation takes a brief detour to La Liga to analyze the exit of Xabi Alonso from Real Madrid. The hosts debate whether player power has gone too far and if modern superstars like Mbappe and Vinicius Jr are becoming unmanageable for even the world's best coaches. Back in North London, the focus shifts to individual performances with some contrasting takes. Jacob argues that Ethan Nwaneri looked like a seasoned midfielder against Portsmouth and makes the case for him to keep his place for the upcoming Chelsea clash. Pete dives into the worrying data surrounding Viktor Gyökeres and questions if the club missed a massive marginal gain by not signing a striker who better fits the system. The boys also share their relief at the return of Kai Havertz and discuss how his presence instantly balances the attack. Additional topics include the struggles of summer signings Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke to find consistent output, the specific chemistry between Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli, and a full preview of the lineup dilemmas facing Mikel Arteta for the League Cup semi final. If you want this episode ADVERT FREE, get a membership below. You get bonus content, Discord access, and early access to live show tickets. NEWSLETTER + AUDIO: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ AUDIO: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArsenalOpinion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#962 | United were knocked out of the cup by Brighton at Old Trafford. It's going to be a long few months from here. Having been dumped out of the League Cup by Grimsby earlier in the season, and with no European football this season, United will play just 40 games this season. It's the fewest for 111 years. Perhaps that's a mercy. Ed and Dan discuss defeat to Brighton, try to put it in some context and hope that things will get better with an interim managerial appointment. 00:00 Introduction: United 1-2 Brighton 09:02 Squad Quality & Player Assessment 16:19 Interim Manager Dilemma 17:19 Cycle of Failure at United 22:56 Transfer Strategy, Midfield Needs 27:38 Leadership's Crap Decision Making 45:28 Team Selection for the Derby If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Given we allowed for three games as we switched back to our regular Thursday recording schedule for the Blue Moon Podcast, you'd have been forgiven for thinking Manchester City might have won at least one of their matches in that time... but sadly not. Three draws and a potential eight-point gap to Arsenal as they face Liverpool not long after this recording means it's not been the happiest of New Years... David Mooney is joined by City fan Adam Monk and the BBC's football correspondent John Murray to work out what's happened.At least attention can turn away from Premier League woes for now, though, as Exeter City come to the Etihad in the FA Cup and the it's a tricky trip to Newcastle in the League Cup semi-final first leg. Since it's the first time City have ever played Exeter, we hear from football historian Gary James about the other one-off ties City have had courtesy of the FA Cup.We also get some insight into what to expect from the Grecians on Saturday from Jon from The Big Bank Theory podcast. With City perhaps naming an inexperienced side because of injuries and fatigue in the squad, are there nerves of an upset or should a heavily-rotated City side still have enough to make it into the fourth round draw?With the potential arrivals of Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi (perhaps), we also discuss what the squad needs to give it a bit more oomf in the coming weeks... Plus, what's the most heart-breaking last-minute equaliser?==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcastAnd why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift