Podcasts about Manchester United

Are Ruben Amorim's days at Manchester United numbered after his insistence he's there to “manage” the team not coach? Clinton Morrison and Luke Edwards join Rick Edwards to discuss the unrest at Old Trafford and dissect the best of the weekend's Premier League action. Chelsea's late equaliser against Manchester City means Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the Premier League. They're six points clear thanks to what Mikel Arteta called an “immense” performance from Declan Rice, his two goals helped them to a 3-2 win at Bournemouth. Harrison Reed's wonder strike may have denied Liverpool a win at Fulham but is Florian Wirtz' goalscoring form the only bright spark for Arne Slot? Plus, Wolves finally have their first win of the season, what does that mean for West Ham and Nuno Espirito Santo. Timecodes: 01:37 – Amorim unrest at Manchester United 12:46 – Manchester City drop points against Chelsea 22:10 – Arsenal's strong start to 2026 30:51 – Harrison Reed denies Liverpool a win at Fulham 37:10 – Newcastle pick up back to back wins 41:30 – Tottenham's poor home form continues 42:16 – Wolves finally get their first win of the season

#955 | Ed and Tom break down Manchester United's 1-1 draw away to Leeds United, a game that promised a difficult test but in the end said much about United's expectations these days. They assess United's performance, the recurring tactical issues, and limitations within the squad. The discussion moves from individual performances to the bigger picture, including Ruben Amorim's tactical approach, his long-term prospects, and what this result says about United's place in the wider race for European places. There were flashes of encouragement, but also a sober assessment of where this team currently stands and what may lie ahead. 00:00 Introduction and Initial Reactions - Leeds 1-1 United 05:54 Amorim's Future 17:43 Match Analysis: Leeds Goal and United's Response 27:42 Squad Limitations 41:00 Top Four Race 52:00 Looking Ahead to Burnley 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

Gleðilegt nýtt ár kæru hlustendur. Það hefur verið mikið um að vera í enska boltanum síðustu daga. Tvær umferðir voru spilaðar síðustu vikuna. Enzo Maresca og aðdáendur enska boltans fengu kaldar nýárskveðjur og allt gengur upp hjá Arsenal þessa dagana. Það er einhver hiti á bak við tjöldin hjá Manchester United og spurning hvort Rúben Amorim sé einfaldlega búinn hjá félaginu. Það var rætt um þetta og fleira í Pepsi Max stúdíóinu í kvöld. Guðmundur Aðalsteinn stýrir en með honum eru Magnús Haukur Harðarson og Kári Kristjánsson, nýr leikmaður FH.

Scott McTominay left a struggling Manchester United to become Serie A's Most Valuable Player, win the Scudetto for Napoli and be nominated for the Ballon D'Or - all in one year. Was he this good all along? Is he finally getting the respect he always deserved?This episode of Football Daily, hosted by football writer and Copa 90 presenter Eugene Noble, goes right back to the start of Scott McTominay's incredible story and explores the making of McTominay: How he grew from the Man Utd academy, to being taken under the wing of José Mourinho and performing on the international stage.We speak to the likes of Paul McGuinness and James Weir, coaches and players who knew him at the academy, as well as podcasters, pundits and fans such as Jay Motty, Joe Fischetti and Umberto Bernardo, who have tracked his career from Old Trafford to the Neapolitan sun.We also hear from football journalist Mina Rzouki about how Scott has transformed under Antonio Conte, as well as Scottish Legend and commentator Pat Nevin about how he is becoming a symbol for the nation in the blue shirt of Scotland. We even speak to Scotland head coach Steve Clarke about Scott's crucial role to the international team and a conversation that sparked Scott's career back into life.In 2026, McTominay is facing his biggest season yet: Napoli have a title to defend. They're back in the Champions League. And Scotland will attend their first World Cup since 1998. So, the question isn't just how Scott McTominay got here - it's how much higher can he go?

#954 | Ed and Jamie kick off the new year by breaking down the financial challenges faced by INEOS, Sir Jim Ratcliffe's company - and what it could mean for Manchester United. They discuss Ineos' high leverage, debt restructuring plan, and the potential implications for United's ownership structure. Jamie and Ed also touch on the competitive landscape of the Premier League - and the hurdles in achieving European football. As they speculate on future moves both on and off the pitch, the episode offers insight into the complicated intersection of United and the ownership in 2026. 00:00 Introduction 02:13 INEOS Financial Overview and Debt Situation 11:03 Restructuring and Cost-Cutting Measures 17:31 Impact on Manchester United Ownership 24:37 Red Knights 2.0 and Former Players Investment 29:42 Glazer Family Position and Negotiating Power 35:19 United's On-Pitch Performance and Financial Future 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

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The Sam's open with Arsenal statement victory over Villa to extend their lead to 4 points at the top with Man City's draw at Sunderland. Chelsea and Man United drop points again to teams they shouldn't be. Everton beat a hapless Forest side and everyone seeming drew this midweek except for Newcastle. The crew enjoys the Van Winkle Reserve 12 Year to kick off a New year. Arsenal 4 - Villa 1 Chelsea 2 - Bournemouth 2 Man United 1 - Wolverhampton 1 Everton 2 - Forest 0  West Ham 2 - Brighton 2 Newcastle 3 - Burnley 1 Liverpool 0 - Leeds 0 Palace 1 - Fulham 1 Spurs 0 - Brentford 0 Man City 0 - Sunderland 0 www.Dufootballshow.com Facebook @DUfootballshow Instagram @DUfootballshow TikTok @DUfootballshow YouTube @DUfootballshow Support the bar tab and get extra content: https://www.patreon.com/dufootballshow www.DUdripshack.com

I've left the 'dead space' at the start in from Youtube but included Timestamps for this one, so you can skip to the relevant section, given short turnaround - Zophar No time to rest as the injuries keep piling up, the next FPL deadline is 24 hours away and we discuss Gabriel, Best Arsenal picks, Manchester United and how to cope with the rising injuries and expected rotation ━━━━━━━━━━━━━

Liverpool 0-0 Leeds United – a strong, disciplined display at Anfield.In this week's Inside Elland Road Podcast, Graham Smyth and Chris O'Connor reflect on an impressive defensive performance from Leeds United, who stood firm to earn a point against Liverpool. The focus now turns to a huge fixture at Elland Road on Sunday against Manchester United, and the pair also discuss the January transfer window — what Leeds still need, and how Daniel Farke might strengthen his side for the second half of the season.

Tyrone Marshall and Jack Flintham discuss Manchester United's dismal draw with Wolves, preview the Leeds trip and look ahead to the January transfer window. ❓ Submit your questions for our Manchester United writer Q&A: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-united-transfer-window-qa-33133128

The FC panel breaks down the reports of Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca possibly being sacked if the results don't improve over the next month. Plus, the crew analyze a handful of controversial refereeing decisions in the Premier League from the past few weeks. And, the guys discuss Kylian Mbappe's knee injury which will keep him sidelined for 3 weeks or so. Plus, discussion of Man United dropping points to Wolves, a look ahead to the New Year's day matches, and the AFCON round of 16 is set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC Crew react to Arsenal's impressive and dominant win over Aston Villa as they make a statement in extending their lead at the top of the Premier League Table. Then, they discuss Chelsea's disappointing draw vs Bournemouth as their poor run of form continues. Also, a breakdown of Manchester United's shocking draw vs 20th-place Wolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys discuss Arsenal's 4-1 win over Aston Villa, Manchester United's draw vs Wolves and Chelsea's 2-2 tie against Bournemouth.Then, it's time to make some 2026 predictions by way of Blankety Blank - Haaland's goal total, those we fear for, surprise team and much much more!For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! This Thursday, in honor of the opening of the January transfer window, we'll unveil our latest Caught OffFIVE episode - The top 5 January transfers in Premier League history.To sign up, just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)!And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ - IT'S COLD OUT! GET A WINTER HAT!---Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/Email: CaughtOffsidePod@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, James Horncastle, Rafa Honigstein and ESPN's Julien Laurens for this year's Euro Leagues End of Year Special!For the first half of the pod we keep the festive spirits going by looking back on some of the best Scandinavian stories of the year. New head coach of Swedish league winners Mjallby, Karl Marius Aksum, is back on the show! Norway's title winner was Viking FK, winning their first championship since 1991! Their Sporting Director and former Manchester United and Fulham forward, Erik Nevland, joins the pod. And finally, former chairman of Santa Claus FC in Lapland, Finland, Juha Etelainen speaks to the team!Then, in the second half of the Special, we bring you a 'You're Better Than That' Euro Leagues quiz! The teams are tested on their knowledge of european football history, geography, literature and even maths!Timecodes: 02:12 Mjallby Head Coach, Karl Marius Aksum, returns to Euro Leagues 10:00 Viking FK Sporting Director Erik Nevland reflects on their title win 23:47 Former chairman of FC Santa Claus, Juha Etelainen, joins the team 32:28 You're Better Than That quiz

The long midtable in the Premier League is exceptionally competitive and just plain good. We talk about the underlying economic and game-structural reasons this has happened, and then we get into (most of) the 6th to 14th place clubs—Manchester United, Spurs, Palace, Brighton, Brentford, Newcastle and more—and their chances at making a run for the Champions League. Support the show

Man Utd closed out 2024 exactly how they started it: absolutely pathetic. The worst team in the Premier League, Wolves, walked into Old Trafford and looked right at home. They grabbed their first point since October 5th, and it came against us. At Old Trafford. Let that sink in.Tosin is completely done with Ruben Amorim's stubborn tactics and the fans still making excuses for this mess. Three wins in the last ten games. Academy kids thrown on as scapegoats while the system keeps failing. Even Matheus Cunha, who's been struggling all season, looked comfortable cutting through our defense.This isn't just frustrating anymore. This is a crisis. The results speak for themselves, and something has to change because this can't continue.Tap in for another painful breakdown of what's going wrong at Manchester United.

Retribution delivered. Statement made.Arsenal respond emphatically to Aston Villa with a dominant 4–1 win at the Emirates, reasserting control, standards, and authority after recent frustration. With Declan Rice missing, Mikel Arteta's side are forced to adapt — and ultimately overwhelm Villa through structure, pressure, and second-half execution.We break down a chaotic first half that played into Villa's running game, the key half-time reset, and how Arsenal regained control after the break. Gabriel's return to set-piece dominance, Ødegaard's midfield authority, and Zubimendi's composed finish define a ruthless spell that puts the game beyond doubt, before late sloppiness dents the scoreline.The discussion also covers Merino's second-yellow escape, left-side balance issues, Raya's late interventions, and why this performance felt inevitable after weeks of underlying dominance.Part two features the Who Am I? game, debate over the Declan Rice injury leak, Premier League prediction games including Leeds vs Manchester United, Wolves vs West Ham relegation context, and a Bournemouth preview with selection questions, injury concerns, and rotation talk ahead of a busy schedule.A response episode. A standards episode. Arsenal back on their terms.Chapters:(00:00) – Arteta's Non-Negotiables Intro(00:54) – Revenge Framing & Why This Was a Must-Win(01:44) – Starting XI Shock: Rice Out, Timber Relief(03:21) – Fitness Returns: White & Havertz on the Bench(06:01) – Match Stats: xG, Territory & Control Narrative(06:31) – First-Half Problem: Turning It Into a Running Game(09:45) – Villa Chances, Watkins Miss & Warning Signs(13:17) – Half-Time Reset: Calm, Control & Discipline(15:08) – 1–0 | Gabriel Returns: Set-Piece King Strikes(17:29) – 2–0 | Odegaard Press & Zubimendi's Class Finish(20:23) – Merino's Second-Yellow Escape Debate(22:12) – Individual Performances: Left-Side Struggles(24:53) – 3–0 | Trossard's Finish & VAR Frustration(26:06) – 4–0 | Jesus Scores: Emotion, Message & Momentum(29:20) – 4–1 | Late Sloppiness & Raya's Key Saves(31:40) – Table Context: Gap Opened, Statement Made(33:45) – PT.2 Who Am I? (Game)(35:32) – Rice Injury Leak(41:15) – GW19: Leeds vs Man United Prediction Game(46:23) – GW19: Wolves vs West Ham: Relegation Reality(49:06) – Bournemouth Preview: Selection, Injuries & Risks(01:00:23) – Who Am I? (Game) Reveal

The guys discuss Arsenal's victory over Aston Villa, Florian Wirtz finally scoring a Premier League goal, AFCON, CAF changing the calendar of African soccer, dream signings in the January transfer window, Chelsea's draw against Bournemouth, Manchester United's draw against Wolves and more.

Chelsea could have kept their title hopes alive and done damage to Aston Villa's new push for the title had Chelsea been able to see out a one-nil lead in their match at Stamford Bridge. However, two second goals from Ollie Watkins saw Aston Villa take all three points home to the midlands. Is Eddie Howe on the hot seat at Newcastle after dropping points on the road again. The boys weigh in on this situation and offer praise to Manchester United for being much improved over last season. Check out this weeks review of the EPL on RCR.Join the RCR discord to chat with the boys and make your picks for the week: https://discord.gg/bKt4eMbjdDConnect with us on social media. Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/RedCard_Radio​​​​Brad: https://x.com/KSBradG​​​​Sean: https://x.com/WhiteHart_Sean​​​​James: https://x.com/JamesTiffany​Follow us on Instagram now toohttps://www.instagram.com/redcard_radioTime Stamps to come#liverpool #arsenal #manchesterunited #manchestercity #chelsea #podcast #vodcast #soccer #football #tottenham #newcastleunited #fifa

Tom White and Jay Bothroyd discuss Arsenal's statement win over Aston Villa and Paul Merson's claim that the Gunners will “win the Premier League quite easily.” Arsenal fan Toby joins us to predict Arsenal will win two trophies this season.Next, we turn to Chelsea, who were booed off at Stamford Bridge after surrendering a lead in a chaotic draw against Bournemouth. Chelsea fan Charlie joins the show to argue the blame lies not with Maresca, but with costly recruitment mistakes—while predicting the manager won't be in the job by the end of 2026.Finally, we break down Manchester United's frustrating 1–1 home draw with struggling Wolves, with United fan Alice joining us to debate whether fans are beginning to lose faith in Ruben Amorim.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk.

Ander Iturralde da la bienvenida a Óscar Portugal, Gonzalo Carol y Miles Coleman para analizar toda la acción final de la Premier League en 2025...Comenzando por el Arsenal ganando con arrolladora autoridad al Aston Villa de Unai Emery para realzarse más aún como el líder de la Premier League; continuando por el deslumbrante desastre del Manchester United en su empate contra un Wolverhampton sumando su tercer punto de toda la temporada; antes de llegar a un nuevo día de groseros despropósitos en el Chelsea y su empate contra el Bournemouth de Andoni Iraola; mientras que el West Ham vio renacer un poquito Lucas Paquetá antes de terminar empatando contra el Brighton; en Burnley, el Newcastle cumplió con una de sus rutinarias y ahora mismo muy necesarias victorias; el Nottingham Forest vio como todas las buenas sensaciones recientes se disiparon para ver al Everton marcharse con los tres puntos; a su vez que cuatro partidos más cerrarán esta jornada y cerramos el programa y el año nosotros con la Copa África y las futuras aventuras de Miles y mucho más.Escucha la versión completa de este episodio PREMIUM de 1:14:34 de duración, apoya a que Alineación Indebida pueda prosperar, accede a todo nuestro contenido premium y a nuestro server de Discord suscribiéndote por tan sólo 5.50$/5.50€ en: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146118148Además... Ahora, al suscribirte en nuestra página de Patreon, puedes escuchar todo nuestro contenido de Alineación Indebida Premium a través del siguiente link de Spotify. Sólo tienes que vincular la cuenta que abras en Patreon y, a partir de ahí, tendrás desbloqueado todo el contenido premium que producimos: https://open.spotify.com/show/6WeulpfbWFjVtLlpovTmPv¡Volvemos en 2026! (qué día ya veremos)Sigue a Ander: https://x.com/andershoffmanSigue a Óscar: https://x.com/OscarP107Sigue a Gonzalo: https://x.com/gonzalocarol29Sigue a Miles: https://x.com/milescoleman92Sigue al programa en Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIndebidoSigue al programa en Instagram: instagram.com/podcastindebidoContacto: anderpodcast@gmail.com // alineacionindebidapodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Edwards picked up his first point as Wolves head coach after his drew 1-1 with Manchester United at Old Trafford. Hear from the gaffer, goalscorer Ladislav Krejci and midfielder Jhon Arias on today's Wolves Express. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amorim showed why is ego is more important to him then a win.. questioned about formation did the opposite, Zirkzee scores then subs him off.. more excuses then wins..Arsenal are they the title contender & Villa are the a complete pretender..Support the show

Looking at Arsenal's big win over Aston Villa with a huge statement in the EPL title race. (9:00) Chelsea's poor form continues as their title hopes are done...with some more Liam Delap slander. (48:16) Manchester United somehow giving Wolves their third point of the season. (1:36:49) Lewandowski being told not to score anymore goals due to Bonuses paid to Bayern with Barca being poor. (2:09:33) Brick D'OR 2025 results. (2:46:24)

A home draw against Wolves to conclude a poor 2025 for MUFC; is 2026 going to be better? The independent, satirical Manchester United supporters' fanzine - for adults only, contains expletives, talks MUFC, or not at times, as we just want United to provide some joy. And you can now support the growth and development of this small but rather unique fanzine podcast each month at https://www.patreon.com/rednews Thank you.

Arsenal increase their lead at the top of the Premier League table following a 4-1 win at home to Aston Villa. Hear from their manager, Mikel Arteta, and from Unai Emery after his Aston Villa side's 11 match winning streak came to an end. Dion Dublin, Ellen White, Statman Dave and Clinton Morrison join Steve Crossman to discuss a busy night of Premier League football and the latest twists at the top and bottom of the Premier League table. More dropped points from Chelsea - hear from their coach Willy Caballero and Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola after a 2-2 draw - what's the latest on Antoine Semenyo's future at the club? Plus, hear from Rob Edwards after his first point as Wolves manager following a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford to Manchester United. And they discuss the latest transfer rumour - could Brennan Johnson be set for a switch across London from Tottenham to Crystal Palace?TIME CODES:01:10 - Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa 08:20 - Mikel Arteta 12:20 - Unai Emery 14:40 - Willy Caballero 15:50 - Andoni Iraola 18:50 - Manchester United 1-1 Wolves 21:45 - Rob Edwards 22:45 - Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace?

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After MONTHS of saying he wouldn't, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has changed his formation recently. But why now? Niall and Marley try and dissect the timing of the switch as well as ticking off the traditional Get in the Sea! SUBSCRIBE NOW: ⁠https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/⁠NEW: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/FSDPod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily⁠ Telegram Group: ⁠https://t.me/FootballSocialMerch Store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FootballSocialDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Chapman is joined by Jamie Carragher and Ashley Young as they analyse all of Tuesday's six Premier League fixtures including a massive 4-1 win for Arsenal in title race over Aston Villa, and Manchester United's 1-1 draw against Wolves that still leaves the vistors winless in the league this season.Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcastYou can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast".For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-leagueFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

The Soccer Sharps are back with another football betting show. Today we dive into the English Premier League's midweek New Year's slate, featuring huge matches such as Arsenal vs Aston Villa, and Sunderland vs Manchester City. Co-hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan, get you prepped with all of the information and analysis you'll need to place your midweek EPL bets with confidence. The show closes out with all of The Soccer Sharps' best bets. 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Arsenal vs Aston Villa 11:57 Burnley vs Newcastle United 16:12 Chelsea vs Bournemouth 22:12 Nottingham Forest vs Everton 25:02 Manchester United vs Wolves 29:56 Liverpool vs Leeds United 35:13 Brentford vs Spurs 38:35 Sunderland vs Manchester City 42:34 Official Plays Thank you for listening and watching!  JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER:  https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ  SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/@thesoccersharps VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing  EMAIL US:  azsoccersharps@gmail.com  FOLLOW US: X: @TheSoccerSharps  Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps  TikTok: thesoccersharps Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast I go through my final thoughts to help you lock your FPL Team Selections ahead of Gameweek 19. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━

Festive Footy | Mecca of BanterThe festive period never disappoints—on or off the pitch.In this episode of Mecca of Banter, the boys embrace the holiday chaos and break down a packed run of festive fixtures across the Premier League. From Manchester United's gritty win and tactical tweaks under Ruben Amorim, to Chelsea's frustrating collapse against an in-form Aston Villa, to growing concerns around Brentford and Thomas Frank, nothing is spared.We dig into lineup decisions, second-half management, youth performances, and why some teams look energized while others feel completely lifeless. Aston Villa's title buzz gets put under the microscope, Chelsea's identity issues resurface, and United fans find themselves cautiously optimistic—again.The conversation also takes a global turn with AFCON kicking off, why it matters more than people realize, and how missing players could swing the Premier League table over the next few weeks. Equal parts tactical breakdown, supporter therapy session, and holiday banter—this one's a fun watch.Keywords: Premier League podcast, Manchester United, Chelsea, Aston Villa, festive fixtures, AFCON, football tactics, soccer fandom, Mecca of Banter 00:00 – Holiday chaos & festive vibes02:45 – Manchester United tactical shift & key performances05:37 – Chelsea vs Aston Villa: what went wrong08:33 – Tactical analysis & game management11:28 – Managerial decisions under pressure14:30 – What's coming next in the festive schedule25:16 – AFCON absences & squad impact28:26 – Player performances & expectations31:19 – Is Aston Villa a real title threat?33:58 – Brentford & Thomas Frank under scrutiny39:53 – Upcoming matches & AFCON storylinesPremier League, Premier League podcast, football podcast, soccer podcast, Mecca of Banter, festive fixtures, festive footy, Manchester United, Man United podcast, MUFC, Chelsea FC, Aston Villa, Brentford FC, Thomas Frank, Ruben Amorim, AFCON, AFCON 2025, African Cup of Nations, Premier League analysis, football tactics, soccer tactics, fan reactions football, soccer fandom, holiday football, Boxing Day football, Premier League discussion, football banter, soccer YouTube, American soccer podcast

Tom White and Charlie Austin preview Arsenal v Aston Villa and debate who should lead the line for Mikel Arteta's side. Arsenal fan Scarlett joins us to discuss whether the clash is a must-win for the Gunners.  Meanwhile, Villa fan Justin joins us to highlight Unai Emery's excellent run, though Charlie believes it will remain a two-horse title race regardless of the result at the Emirates.Next, Manchester United fan Hannah joins us to discuss whether fans and media pressure have influenced Ruben Amorim's tactical approach.Finally, we ask whether Nottingham Forest were right to complain about the officiating in their defeat to Manchester City, with Charlie arguing that Rúben Dias should have been sent off.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk.

After the remarkable sporting year that's been, could 2026 be better again?! Will Ireland reach the World Cup in North America? Who will be manager of Manchester United? How many majors could Irish golfers win?Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Arthur James O'Dea and Matthew Brennan answered all these and more as the OTB Breakfast team looked ahead to the year ahead! 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.

Mikey Burrows, Andy Thompson and Lee Naylor review the 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, with particular praise for Matt Doherty, Yerson Mosquera, Mateus Mane and Hugo Bueno as Wolves earn the first point of the Rob Edwards era and end the losing run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

في هذه الحلقة، مع أمير شحادة ومحسن كنانة، بدأنا بمباراة تشيلسي وأستون فيلا في الأسبوع الثامن عشر، حيث ناقشنا تفوق فيلا بهويتها الواضحة ومدربها المؤثر، مقابل تشيلسي التي تسيطر على الكرة دون فعالية حقيقية. بعدها تحدثنا عن صراع القمة والضغط الهادئ الذي يفرضه مانشستر سيتي على آرسنال، رغم استمرار آرسنال في تحقيق الانتصارات دون إقناع كامل. كما تطرقنا إلى فوز ليفربول الصعب على فريق متذيل الترتيب وبداية انسجام فلوريان فيرتس، إضافة إلى مانشستر يونايتد الذي يواصل تحقيق النتائج رغم الغيابات، لكنه ما زال يبحث عن الاستقرار   In this episode, with Ameer Shhadeh and Mohsen Kinani, we opened with Chelsea vs Aston Villa in Matchweek 18, discussing Villa's clear identity and coaching impact versus Chelsea's possession without cutting edge. We then analyzed Manchester City's calm pressure on Arsenal in the title race, Liverpool's unconvincing win against the bottom side alongside Florian Wirtz's growing influence, and Manchester United's ability to win despite absences while still lacking true stability.

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Hello! Andrew and John return to preview Newcastle United's trip to Turf Moor to face Burnley in the last game of 2025. Newcastle go into this game on the back of a defeat to Man United at Old Trafford - and with questions being asked of Eddie Howe. We're backing him to turn this around but agree, it's right that questions are being asked of him and his players after some disappointing performances of late. Gibbo is pleading with Howe to play Nick Woltemade and Yoan Wissa together. --- You can get up to 60% off your FPRO football skills mat by using our discount code EIBW20 at ⁠⁠https://fpro.com⁠⁠ Or go to ⁠⁠https://FPRO.COM/EIBW20⁠⁠ *** You can also get an exclusive discount on your NORD VPN by clicking here: ⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/toon⁠⁠⁠ There's no risk a 30-day money back guarantee #nufc #nufcfans #newcastleunited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal return to the top of the Premier League after a 2–1 win over Brighton, but the performance once again raises familiar questions. The Gunners dominate large spells at the Emirates — racking up 2.8 xG, 24 shots and total territorial control — only to let the game drift into nervous territory late on, with David Raya forced into a crucial save to preserve the win.We break down a first half that should have put the game out of sight, including missed chances for Bukayo Saka and ongoing concerns around Arsenal's finishing. Martin Ødegaard scores his first goal of the season in trademark fashion, while Declan Rice adapts to an unfamiliar role and Arsenal's structure continues to generate chances without the ruthless edge to kill games.The second half sees a worrying 15-minute spell where Arsenal retreat, stop engaging high up the pitch, and invite Brighton back into the contest. We discuss Raya's intervention, the defensive adjustments that followed, and whether this “control then retreat” pattern is becoming a recurring issue.There's also frustration with refereeing decisions, including a controversial challenge on the goalkeeper and VAR inconsistencies across the weekend. We cover all the major talking points from Gameweek 17 in Whip Around the Grounds, with results from Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Aston Villa and more.In VARse, we analyse key officiating decisions from Old Trafford, the City Ground and Stamford Bridge, ranking what was contentious, what was ridiculous, and where the laws continue to be applied inconsistently.Finally, we look ahead to Arsenal vs Aston Villa. With Villa winning games while being outshot and outperforming their xG, and Arsenal struggling to convert dominance into comfort, we assess the tactical battle, injury concerns, likely line-ups, and what Mikel Arteta must get right this time around.Chapters:(00:00) – Arteta's Non-Negotiables Intro(01:40) – #ARSBHA Pre-Match, Injuries & the Return of Big Gabi(03:18) – Starting XI: Rice at Right Back?(04:52) – Stats, Arsenal Domination & Missed Early Chances(07:45) – Saka Shooting Volume vs End Product(12:12) – Ødegaard's First Goal of the Season(15:32) – Chances, xG and Why This Game Should've Been Dead(18:18) – Referee & Goalkeeper Challenge Controversy(21:42) – Second-Half Control & Set-Piece Pressure(24:42) – Brighton Goal: Freak Moment or Structural Issue?(27:26) – Fifteen-Minute Retreat & Loss of Engagement(28:06) – Raya's Match-Saving Intervention(30:02) – Martinelli's Impact, Late Chances & Full-Time Reflection(34:34) – Big Takeaways from the Brighton Win(38:37) – PT.2: Who Am I? (Game)(40:25) – Whip Around the Grounds: Gameweek 18(46:39) – VARse: Gameweek 18(56:04) – Officiating Trends & Referee Inconsistencies(01:02:23) – Aston Villa Preview: Style Clash & xG Trends(01:06:39) – Arsenal Line-Up, Injuries & Selection Calls(01:08:18) – The No.9 Debate & Attacking Balance(01:22:31) – Nwaneri?(01:35:21) – Who Am I? (Game) Reveal

Whilst everyone else is tucking into the final chocolates and leftover turkey, Rio, Ste and Joel review Manchester United's season so far. They analyse the biggest weakness of Amorim's side and specifically praise the duo of Senne Lammens and Matthijs De Ligt.When discussing the priorities for the January transfer window, Rio compares Kobbie Mainoo to Gerard Pique as the England midfielder searches for more game time and how Benjamin Sesko plays an integral role for the team which often goes un-noticed and underrated.Ste and Rio make their predictions for the remainder of the season and there's a debate around how successful Ruben Amorim has done relative to pre-season predictions and comparisons to the last campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kris hosts Deka, Mark, and Besty as the panel looks back on Newcastle United's defeat to Manchester United. The team break down where it all went wrong on the pitch, key moments that changed the game, and the tactical decisions that sparked debate among fans. The discussion also turns to the bigger picture: Is Eddie Howe still the right man to take Newcastle United forward? The panel share their honest opinions on the club's direction, performances, and what needs to change going into the next fixtures.

Wolves head coach Rob Edwards, defender Yerson Mosquera and winger Mateus Mane feature on this episode of Wolves Express as the Old Gold head to Manchester United in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ander Iturralde da la bienvenida a Óscar Portugal, además de a Borja García, Rafa Pastrana y Héctor Kriok, para analizar toda la jornada de Boxing Day en la Premier League...Comenzando por el Arsenal reteniendo su liderato al derrotar al Brighton; un liderato que habría caído, de lo contrario, en manos de un Manchester City que con polémica y euforia noqueó al Nottingham Forest; pero no con tanta euforia como la que sintió el Aston Villa ganando en Stamford Bridge al Chelsea, remontada incluida, para sumar su 11ª victoria seguida de la temporada; mientras que la temporada es lo que se le está complicando al Newcastle tras una no abultada pero sí dura derrota contra el Manchester United; como sí que fue dura y abultada también la victoria del Brentford sobre el Bournemouth de Andoni Iraola; el Burnley y el Everton jugaron un partido duro para el fútbol y para los goles no marcados; los que sí que marcó el Liverpool para ganar ajustadamente al perfectamente resistible Wolverhampton; pero no son muchas mejores las sensaciones de unos martillos que unos lobos cuando el West Ham vuelve a perder con el Fulham de Rául Jiménez; el Sunderland y el Leeds jugaron un divertido partido de Championship; el Tottenham se convirtió en el mejor visitante de la liga con su victoria en Selhurst Park contra el Crystal Palace; quién fue John Robertson, el mejor jugador de la historia del Nottingham Forest, con Borja García; lo mejor y también casi todo lo demás de Championship, con Rafa Pastrana; un mensaje de ponerse medallitas desde Corea del Sur, con Héctor Kriok y mucho más.Apoya a que Alineación Indebida pueda prosperar, accede a todo nuestro contenido premium y a nuestro server de Discord suscribiéndote por tan sólo 1.00$/1.00€ en: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146407371Además... Ahora, al suscribirte en nuestra página de Patreon, puedes escuchar todo nuestro contenido de Alineación Indebida Premium a través del siguiente link de Spotify. Sólo tienes que vincular la cuenta que abras en Patreon y, a partir de ahí, tendrás desbloqueado todo el contenido premium que producimos: https://open.spotify.com/show/6WeulpfbWFjVtLlpovTmPv¡Volvemos el Miércoles de Nochevieja!Sigue a Ander: https://x.com/andershoffmanSigue a Óscar: https://x.com/OscarP107Sigue a Borja: https://x.com/forestliveSigue a Rafa: https://x.com/RafaPastrana7Sigue a Héctor: https://x.com/KriokSigue al programa en Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIndebidoSigue al programa en Instagram: instagram.com/podcastindebidoContacto: anderpodcast@gmail.com // alineacionindebidapodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie Mustoe and Danny Higginbotham break down an exciting Matchweek 18 in the Premier League01:07 - Another game, another come-from-behind victory for Aston Villa, as Ollie Watkins comes off the bench to rescue all 3 points in a 2-1 victory against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge17:31 - Rayan Cherki's late stunner at Nottingham Forest keeps Pep's men afoot in the title race and extends City's win streak to 8 in all competitions27:35 - Arsenal hold their nerve and rely on a brilliant David Raya save in a 2-1 win against Brighton, keeping their margin at the top of the table very narrow41:12 - A roundup of other results: Manchester United 1-0 Newcastle, Liverpool 2-1 Wolves, Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur, Brentford 4-1 Bournemouth, Sunderland 1-1 Leeds United, West Ham United 0-1 Fulham, Burnley 0-0 Everton Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gleðileg jól kæru hlustendur. Það var spiluð heil umferð í ensku úrvalsdeildinni eftir jólin og kláraðist hún í dag. Vængbrotið lið Manchester United vann Newcastle, Florian Wirtz komst á blað í ensku úrvalsdeildinni og efstu þrjú liðin eru stungin af, þau halda áfram að vinna. Guðmundur Aðalsteinn settist niður með Magnúsi Hauki Harðarsyni og Jóni Kaldal, stuðningsmanni Arsenal, í Pepsi Max stúdíóinu og fóru þau yfir málin.

We're back with another sack full of clips highlighting the very best moments from the second half of 2025. We've got everything from the Lambton Worm to Manchester United's Grimsby woes, plus some tips Andrew Mountbatten Windsor can take from Trent Alexander-Arnold.Plus of course, that fabled round of Jack's Encyclopaedia.Thanks to Patreon members Allan Odu, Todd Fitzgerald, Sean, Deadfox(InTheBox), Matt and Jamhandz for their help! 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.

#952 | Manchester United beat Newcastle 1-0 at Old Trafford and nobody left feeling relaxed. Ed and Dharnish break down an exhausting win defined by one moment of quality and a lot of defensive survival. We talk through Patrick Dorgu's stunning volley, a first Premier League goal that settled the game early, before Newcastle spent the rest of the afternoon throwing everything at United. Injuries, makeshift selections, and long spells without the ball forced Ruben Amorim into a far more conservative second-half approach than planned. There's analysis of the changes after half-time and the decision to protect the lead rather than chase more goals. We also zoom out to the bigger picture: what this result says about United's season, Amorim's risk tolerance, and how January squad questions are becoming harder to avoid. 00:00 Introduction 01:59 First-half setup, tempo, and United's early control 05:17 Second-half siege mentality and defensive reshuffle 11:05 Individual performances 18:54 Amorim's in-game management and tactical compromises 36:27 Press conferences, messaging, and narrative 43:44 Wolves next and what this win means for the season 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

Man United beat Newcastle to kick off the festive season with three much-needed points. The performance? A mixed bag of brilliance, mediocrity, and some rough moments.Join Tosin as he breaks down Ruben Amorim's tactical gamble, praising the switch while questioning some of his choices. He highlights standout performances from Ayden Heaven, Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro, and others, plus the rare sighting of academy players and that wild 7-defender formation.At the end of the day, three points is three points. Tap in, United fans. Maybe it's not all doom and gloom after all?

Hello! Mark and Andrew return to discuss Newcastle United's one-nil defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford. It was a frustrating night in the North West - and one where the Toon Army will feel angry they didn't come away with something. To be honest, they created very little but they dominated possession in the second half and should have hit Man United harder but failed to do so. So why didn't they? We try to pick it apart. ---- You can get up to 60% off your FPRO football skills mat by using our discount code EIBW20 at ⁠⁠https://fpro.com⁠⁠ Or go to ⁠⁠https://FPRO.COM/EIBW20⁠⁠ *** You can also get an exclusive discount on your NORD VPN by clicking here: ⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/toon⁠⁠⁠ There's no risk a 30-day money back guarantee #nufc #nufcfans #newcastleunited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew look back at Man United's 1-0 win over Newcastle with Ruben Amorim making tactical tweaks to his formation in the absence of Bruno Fernandes. Plus, the panel looks ahead to an action packed weekend of Premier League matches & make their predictions. And, the guys discuss some AFCON action & check in with how some big names in football celebrated the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices