Podcasts about Xabi Alonso

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Chelsea's new manager, Xabi Alonso. We explore his journey from one of the most intelligent midfielders of his generation to one of Europe's most highly-rated young coaches, including his remarkable success at Bayer Leverkusen. We break down the tactical principles behind his teams, from aggressive pressing and possession dominance to his famous 3-4-2-1 system and adaptable approach to different opponents.The team also talk the latest from this weekend's news and as always also answer some listener questions.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts11:15 News: Does Jamie Gittens Have An Attitude Problem? & Marc Cucurella Joins Real Madrid.20:41 Analysing Why Chelsea Have Appointed Xabi Alonso, His Tactics And Philosophy Explained55:25 Sidwell's Stamp CollectionIf you have a question for the team then contact them on Twitter at @AtTheBridgePod(This episode was recorded on 15th June 2026)*** Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/b3arBztQjnThis episode is proudly supported by Head In The Game, a charity using football to support mental health and wellbeing. Check out their free programs at headinthegame.co.uk and follow them on social media to learn more._______________________________________________Get In Touch With Us:Twitter - twitter.com/AtTheBridgePodInstagram - Instagram.com/AtTheBridgePod#CFC #CHELSEA

El extécnico del Real Madrid repasa en 'El Larguero' la salida del tolosarra, el Mundial 2026 y el nivel de los entrenadores españoles, entre otros temas de actualidad. 

ROLL UP, ROLL UP! It's The Club end of Season Awards... will Player of the season be Declan Rice or Bruno Fernandes, we all know which way Adam will go!

Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.In this episode, we review the dramatic end to the Premier League season, with major storylines at both ends of the table.Arsenal ended the campaign as Premier League champions but lost the Champions League final to PSG. How does Arsenal fan Matt view the season, and is this the start of a new era as Pep Guardiola leaves English football?Liverpool will have a new manager next season after Arne Slot's departure. Carra shares his concerns as Andoni Iraola is in talks for the role, following Liverpool's miss on Xabi Alonso, who will manage Chelsea.We also discuss Manchester United's turbulent season with Adam and debate the biggest question in football: who had the greater Premier League reign, Sir Alex Ferguson or Pep Guardiola?Aston Villa and Crystal Palace celebrate European success, while West Ham face relegation for the first time since 2011.Who had the greater Premier League legacy: Sir Alex Ferguson or Pep Guardiola? Let us know in the comments and don't forget to like and subscribe!00:00- Intro03:23- Arsenal Final Heartbreak19:43 Liverpool Sacking Slot34:22 Iraola Style Concerns37:41 Pep Leaves City48:02 Pep Vs Fergie01:00:43 Man United Midfield Rebuild 01:03:49 Villa Europa League Glory01:15:49 Palace and Replacing Glasner01:21:45 West Ham Relegation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! PODCAST PREMIUM Por solo 2,99 €/mes, disfruta de todo el contenido exclusivo de ElQuintoGrande. https://go.ivoox.com/rf/172587889 Temas del programa de hoy : El Mejor de la Jornada 2025 / 2026 ⚽️Repasamos todas las puntuaciones de la Temporada : Supercopa de Europa, Supercopa de España, Copa de Rey, Liga, Champions, MVP´S, Ganador El Mejor de la Jornada, Version Directo y Notas a Xabi Alonso y Álvaro Arbeloa ️ Participan en el programa @Pepeillo50. @ElCarridel2.@Noloex.@DJARON10 Síguenos en redes y plataformas ⚙️ https://linktr.ee/ElQuintoGrande Email: ElQuintoGrande@gmail.com Créditos musicales y técnicos Todos los audios y músicas del podcast están creados y producidos por @DJARON10 con Logic Pro X (Apple), así como la idea original del proyecto. • Tema principal producido por DJAntuan, idea original de @DJARON10 • Tema principal “Emocional Motivacional Epic Trailer” de Carlos Estella, con sintonía creada por @DJARON10 • • ElQuintoGrande dispone de licencia Logic Pro X (Apple), Jamendo Licensing Standard y Suno Pro para la creación y uso de determinados contenidos musicales del programa • Diseños del programa realizados por Álvaro Marco para ElQuintoGrande Gracias a todos por vuestro apoyo ¡¡¡Hala Madrid!!! @ElQuintoGrande ⚠️ ElQuintoGrande.com no se hace responsable de las opiniones de sus colaboradores, ya sea en esta web, en el podcast o en sus respectivas redes sociales.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de ElQuintoGrande. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/95055

Could It Be Magic, the FA Cup podcast sponsored by Carling, is back with a huge end-of-season episode as Joe Cole and Ashley Cole welcome former Arsenal, Chelsea and France striker Olivier Giroud and former Man City, Arsenal and England striker Ellen White into the studio. We look back at an FA Cup final won by Manchester City in what turned out to be the departing Pep Guardiola's final trophy at the club. Joe and Ashley give us their verdict on what the future holds for City now Pep is gone and they implore their old club Chelsea to give incoming manager Xabi Alonso the time he needs to succeed. Olivier names his favourite Arsenal teammates, relives his FA Cup wins with Arsenal and Chelsea, and takes us inside his iconic scorpion-kick goal at the Emirates. He also explains what Arsenal must do to beat PSG in the Champions League final. Ellen reflects on the Lionesses' historic Euro 2022 victory, while Giroud reveals how he celebrated World Cup glory with President Emmanuel Macron in the dressing room after France's 2018 win. Plus, we preview the women's FA Cup final between Manchester City and Brighton at Wembley. Could It Be Magic? is brought to you by Carling, the official beer of the Emirates FA Cup and Adobe Women's FA Cup. 18+ - please drink responsibly. Be match ready with @CarlingUK, the beer of football #pleasedrinkresponsibly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Real Madrid's shambolic season has featured Tchouaméni and Valverde fined for scrapping, Xabi Alonso sacked, a underwhelming caretaker spell from Alvaro Arbeloa, fans booing the players, no trophies, and a distant second place finish - so naturally the man to bring order to the chaos is...Jose Mourinho? Gary and Alex Aljoe look at the latest coming from the Bernabeu as Mourinho looks set to return, but he may have to wait for Florentino Perez to be re-elected as President first. To add insult to injury the World Cup will be the first not to feature any Real Madrid players in the Spain squad. We look at the reaction to this news, in particular from disgruntled Dean Huijsen. We also present our very own TRIF La Liga end of season awards. Spoiler: there's not much joy for Real Madrid there either. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It's time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It's FREE to join and as a member, you'll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick is joined by Daniel Childs (@SonOfChelsea) to look at all things Chelsea's in the month of May. The most significant game this month was the FA Cup final vs Manchester City which resulted in more Wembley pain for the blues. In the League Chelsea missed out on qualifying for any European football as a dismal season came to an end. We reflect on the season just gone & look ahead to the future with Xabi Alonso announced as Chelsea's manager for next season. Until the next episode KTBFFH  Follow us on twitter  - https://mobile.twitter.com/thatchelseapod Follow us/me on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/nickwilliams98.bsky.social Check out Daniel https://linktr.ee/danielchilds His twitter- https://twitter.com/sonofchelsea?s=21 Follow him on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/sonofchelsea.bsky.social His YouTube - https://youtube.com/c/SonOfChelsea If you wish to get in contact with us via email - thatchelseapod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids wrap up another chaotic Premier League season… but not before getting distracted by AI-generated football conspiracies, military dolphins, and Declan Rice answering a FaceTime call LIVE on the podcast the morning after his 5am title celebrations.The lads dive into Arsenal finally getting over the line after 22 years of waiting, with an emotional live chat from Declan Rice fresh off the back of the celebrations, plus debate whether guards of honour have officially become the most awkward tradition in football.There's also discussion around Liverpool's uncertain future, Mohamed Salah's comments, Spurs surviving the drop, and the absolute madness surrounding Southampton's playoff controversy.Elsewhere, the pod spirals beautifully into conversations about fake AI football news, Jose Mourinho rumours, and whether anyone can actually trust the internet anymore. Plus, the Football League season finally comes to an end as Sids is crowned champion… and receives one of the most outrageous prizes the podcast has ever seen.It's the final Premier League episode of the season — and naturally, it completely loses the plot.Chumbawamba- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 00:00 - Pete opens for a brief remote segment after being called away urgently01:24 - Crouchy's ridiculous new BBQ setup03:24 - Plans for a future podcast BBQ episode04:00 - End of season reflections begin04:26 - Guards of honour debate kicks off05:12 - Bernardo Silva & John Stones discussion06:01 - “Where does it end?” with football send-offs06:58 - Nobody actually likes guards of honour08:18 - Arsenal title win reactions09:20 - Spurs surviving relegation and West Ham going down10:41 - Bizarre celebrations get called out11:20 - Odegaard dragging Arteta into the celebrations11:53 - Ollie Watkins partying before scoring a brace at Man City12:51 - End of season review officially starts14:31 - Players mentally switching off after the season ends15:33 - Why footballers are told to completely rest16:15 - How Arsenal balance title celebrations with Champions League prep17:30 - The Arsenal celebrations outside the Emirates17:58 - Declan Rice joins live on FaceTime after winning the league18:59 - Rice admits the pressure was huge this season: “it can't happen again”20:16 - Why Declan Rice “makes you love Arsenal”20:55 - Arteta finally gets credit for Arsenal's rebuild21:56 - Liverpool's uncertain future and Salah's comments24:07 - Has Salah's relationship with Liverpool broken down?25:08 - Southampton playoff controversy explained26:13 - Would players feel robbed by the playoff punishment?27:51 - Middlesbrough accidentally benefiting from the chaos29:13 - AI football rumours start fooling everyone29:53 - Crouchy gets completely tricked by fake Dua Lipa photos31:05 - “Dua Lipa” joins the podcast31:12 - “Game is gone” as AI takes over football discourse31:52 - Mourinho, Xabi Alonso & fake football news32:18 - Crouchy somehow ends up discussing military dolphins34:38 - Spurs fan asks how to present Player of the Year award35:34 - Why relegated clubs shouldn't even hold awards nights37:20 - Final Football League standings revealed38:21 - Paddy Power's brutal final message to Chris Stark40:09 - Sids receives an outrageous custom championship ring41:36 - The dramatic “ring ceremony” begins43:26 - Final reflections on the football season44:04 - Crouchy delivers emotional end-of-season speech44:56 - “Please continue to kiss the ring”For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Chris Stark Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tenth.Same distance from relegation as from fourth — and that symmetry tells you everything about the season. Chelsea didn't just miss Europe, they didn't fancy it. Chris and Joe go through the rot: the red cards, the mentality, the managerial failures, and what Xabi Alonso is actually inheriting. Plus, is Enzo Fernandez already gone? Voicenotes on all that and more. _____________________________________ * Support the Show * Write us a 5 star review Follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share it with a fellow Chelsea fan _____________________________________ * Meet the Hosts * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Sheen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joe Kevin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are lifelong Chelsea fans who've been going to Stamford Bridge for over 30 years. What started as swapping post-match voicenotes has grown into a fan pod capturing the highs, the lows, and everything in between from Gate 13 of the Matthew Harding Stand. _____________________________________ * The 1905 Podcast * Chelsea FC Founded: 1905 European Champions: 19/05 Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@1905podcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Xabi Alonso's sensational appointment at Stamford Bridge feels like the ultimate tactical reset for Chelsea. In this episode, we unpack what the former midfield genius brings to West London following his historic unbeaten double with Bayer Leverkusen and a fiery, short-lived stint at Real Madrid. We break down the blueprint of "Alonso-ball," how his high-intensity positional play could unlock Chelsea's young squad, and whether he can finally bring stability and swagger back to the Bridge.Xabi Alonso, Chelsea FC, Premier League, football tactics, Bayer Leverkusen

Aaron Paul is joined by correspondent John Murray, Paul Robinson, Clinton Morrison and Don Hutchison as Pep Guardiola says goodbye to Manchester City and the Premier League. The team react to Pep's emotional goodbye statement, they reflect on his era-defining decade in English football, and Manchester City fan Emily Brobyn joins to give the fans' perspective on his departure. Spanish Football expert Guillem Balague also joins the pod to look at what could be next for Pep, and to discuss his replacement, Enzo Maresca.Is the Premier League about to go through a big transition when it comes to managers? Are we about to see a new wave of young coaches make their name in the Premier League, all with Mikel Arteta at the helm? How will Xabi Alonso fare at Chelsea, where will Andoni Iraola go next and can Carrick find greater success at Manchester United?And finally, we look ahead to the final day of the Premier League, and in particular the relegation battle between West Ham United and Tottenham. Are we in for a final twist as West Ham host Leeds needing a win, and could Spurs slip up needing just a draw against Everton?Timecodes: 0:39 Pep Guardiola's statement, in his own words 07:36 Emily Brobyn joins with the fans' perspective  19:09 Guillem Balague gives insight into what's next for Pep, and discusses Maresca as  27:51 Is the Premier League about to embark on the next wave of great managers? 38:18 Will it be West Ham or Spurs who go down on the final day?

Besa y Jabois se sientan con 'El Larguero' para analizar, como cada viernes, la actualidad del fútbol.

PREMIER LEAGUE: Arsenal get over the line in the most Arsenal-y way imaginable. Pep waves goodbye but timing strikes some as odd. Villa does Liverpool a huge favor. Spurs vs West Ham drunken dogfight for the ages goes down to the last day because of course it does. HALFTIME: What If you are EFL judge, jury and executioner and Southampton (hypothetically) gets caught dead to rights spying on Middlesbrough before a Championship playoff semifinal... what punishment fits the crime? ROUND THE WORLD: Xabi Alonso and Dear Leader take over at Chelsea and Real Madrid - who lasts longer and is there any way Mourinho's stint ends well? Also, extra spicy MLS minute (and a half) STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

Arsenal winning the league. The news that Pep is leaving City breaks. Mourinho back at Real Madrid. Xabi Alonso going to Chelsea? There's a LOT happening as it relates to managerial changes right now. We're here to break it all down and giving a brief look at the European and relegation battles headed into the last match day in England and Spain!

E212: “It's Over” — Drama in Scotland, Bournemouth End Pep's Title Chase, Pep Exit Rumours & Southampton Expelled (Week in Football)One week after lifting the Premier League title, The Non-Negotiables turn their attention to the rest of football and there was no shortage of stories to unpack.WATG returns for Matchweek 37 as European places tighten, relegation pressure remains alive and attention turns to the final day. Aston Villa edge closer to Champions League football, Bournemouth make more history and questions remain around who joins Europe's biggest stage next season.  North of the border, Celtic secure a 56th league title after late drama against Hearts. The lads discuss what made the Scottish title race feel different this season, whether the Old Firm monopoly was genuinely under threat and reflect on former Arsenal figures involved in the celebrations.  There's also discussion around the changing place of the FA Cup, managerial culture, and the growing feeling that football's traditional landmarks continue to shift.  Then attention turns to the biggest Premier League story of the week. Bournemouth get the result that ends Manchester City's title defence and confirms Arsenal as champions. The conversation moves from the title itself into what comes next — Pep Guardiola's future, succession talk, timing of the reports and what a changing landscape could mean.  Elsewhere, there's reaction to Southampton's extraordinary play-off controversy, wider debate around punishment in football and whether the game has become too comfortable with rule breaches and inconsistent consequences.  Plus final-day permutations, Champions League qualification scenarios and one last look at the relegation battle before the season reaches its conclusion. Chapters:(00:00) - Arteta's Non-Negotiables & Intro(00:18) - Week in Football Introduction & WATG: Matchweek 37(02:33) - Celtic Win Title 56 & Hearts Fall Short(05:02) - Former Gunners & Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Debate(08:10) - Is the FA Cup Losing Its Place?(11:21) - Chelsea, Xabi Alonso & Managerial Chaos Discussion(14:07) - Pep Guardiola Exit Rumours & Manchester City Succession Talk(17:24) - Charges, Legacy & Arteta Beating Pep(22:33) - Slot Stays & Salah's Statement(24:37) - Southampton Expelled From Play-Offs? Spying Scandal Discussion(28:58) - Punishments, Rules & Football Governance Debate(34:14) - Champions League Qualification Permutations(37:52) - Relegation Battle: Spurs vs West Ham(43:17) - Arsenal Confirmed As Premier League Champions(44:33) - Bournemouth's European Qualification & Junior Kroupi Discussion(48:23) - Champions Outro

Edição especial após o Arsenal conquistar a Premier League depois de 22 anos de espera. EP 424 - Gooners! 01:00 Arsenal campeão! 30:00 Manchester City e a saída de Guardiola  48:00 Bournemouth se despede de Iraola  50:00 Xabi Alonso no Chelsea  55:00 João Pedro: Inglaterra chocada de estar fora da copa.  1:00:00 Tottenham e o rebaixamento 1:06:00 Salah chutando o balde no Liverpool  1:12:00 Despedida de Casemiro 1:15:00 Polêmica Spygate! Southampton expulso dos playoffs  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal er Englandsmeistari 2026. Eftir 22 ár af sársauka er Englandsmeistarabikarinn aftur mættur til Norður-London. Stuðningsmenn Arsenal eru í skýjunum og tveir þeirra mættu á skrifstofu Fótbolta.net í kvöld til að fara yfir þetta allt saman. Einnig var rætt um brottför Pep Guardiola frá Manchester City, Xabi Alonso til Chelsea, fallbaráttuna, Spygate og margt fleira. Guðmundur Aðalsteinn stýrir þættinum en með honum í þessum þætti eru Jóhann Fjalar Skaptason og Vignir Már Eiðsson.

Xabi Alonso tar över Chelsea samtidigt som Pep Guardiola ryktas lämna Manchester City. Vi pratar om hur de lagens respektive uppställningar kan påverkas av spelare in och inte minst ut. Det blir dessutom Mourinhos mittfältare, Dybala till Premier League, mittbackar på flykt och en tidigare bajenspelare till Liverpool. Programledare och producent: Patrik Syk Medverkande: Makoto Asahara Kontakt: podcast@aftonbladet.se Ansvarig utgivare: Lotta Folcker

The FC crew react to Aston Villa's 3-0 victory over Freiburg and praise manager Unai Emery for being crowned Europa League champions for a 5th time. Plus, the guys continue to react to Arsenal's Premier League title victory and explain why they think Manchester City fell short this season. Mark Ogden also reacts to Chelsea's appointment of Xabi Alonso and provides an update on Michael Carrick's future at Man United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The football world is changing fast. Arsenal are Premier League champions, Xabi Alonso joins Chelsea, José Mourinho returns to Real Madrid, and Pep Guardiola looks set to leave Manchester City after an unforgettable era.A new generation is rising, legendary managers are reshaping Europe, and the pressure across world football has never been higher as the FIFA World Cup draws closer.⚽

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It's the morning after the night before and Arsenal's first Premier League title in 22 years. John Obi Mikel gives his verdict, and there's begrudging respect there. With Pep Guardiola set to depart Manchester City after a decade as manager, Mikel and Chris discuss his legacy and ask whether he really is the greatest the Premier League has ever had. Xabi Alonso's appointment as Chelsea boss comes under the microscope, as Mikel outlines what excites him the most about the Spaniard's arrival.There's also a tense standoff between the lads over Mohamed Salah's latest social media outburst. Was he in the right? And what does Arne Slot do now?

On the latest edition of Caught Offside with Andrew Gundling and JJ Devaney... man, it's a busy one! Pep Guardiola will reportedly step down from Manchester City at the end of the season. We'll discuss his incredible impact on the Premier League, assess what City will look like moving forward and debate whether Pep will be remembered more for Barca or City. We'll also discuss a a title nearly being won for Arsenal in North London as well as a title literally being won in Glasgow for Celtic. Plus: Mo Salah takes one final parting shot at Arne Slot, Manchester United makes Michael Carrick their man and Xabi Alonso gets the keys to an uncertain situation at Chelsea.For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! In our most recent episode, we bring you a "3 Random Questions" World Cup Edition." Ideal host nations, our favorite goals, all-time MVPs and much much more! It's a fun one so sign up and check it out (along with the rest of the PLUS catalogue).For all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ - Spring has sprung, you've made it through the winter, so buy yourself a present! Get a Caught Offside t-shirt!---Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/Email: CaughtOffsidePod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! The injury bug for the USA continued this past weekend as both Chris Richards and Brenden Aaronson came down with knocks but thankfully neither look particularly serious. In better news for the Yanks, Christian Pulisic contributed an assist in Milan's win, Antonee "Jedi" Robinson scored his first ever Premier League goal from the spot for Fulham, and Ricardo Pepi kept his record season going with another goal for PSV. Around the world of soccer, Neymar made the Brazil World Cup squad, Arsenal are one step closer to the Premier League title, Pep Guardiola will officially leave Manchester City after the season, José Mourinho is returning to Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso is heading to Stamford Bridge with Chelsea. In #AskAlexi, after much fanfare and commentary from our followers, Alexi and Mosse take another look at Alexi's all-time USA World Cup starting XI and in One for the Road, there may be some trouble in paradise for Messi and Miami.Presented by Zillow #Zillow 0:00 -  Intro2:33 - Is Richard the valuable player for the USA?7:33 - Brenden Aaronson goes down with injury8:50 - Arsenal vs Manchester City title race down to final week10:56 Pep Guardiola leaves City, Xabi to Chelsea, José Mourinho to Madrid16:40 - Christian Pulisic bags assist, Weston McKennie's UCL bid takes hit25:37 - Zavier Gozo stays hot29:29 - Neymar makes Brazil roster36:15 - USMNT All-Time Best XI: Which historical player are you adding '26?43:56 - Messi vs the Inter Miami Fans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom & Dunny discuss a forgettable FA Cup Final, Pep Guardiola saying goodbye to Manchester City, Xabi Alonso walking in the door at Chelsea, another controversial handball decision in the Premier League, Tom's frustrations with Nuno, Celtic winning the Scottish title, Lamine Yamal's concerning injuries & more! Sorry Tim. Follow Week in the Tackle on ⁠Twitter⁠ and Instagram and be sure to subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ channel to get full episodes and clips of the show! Follow Tom Rennie on ⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. Follow Brian Dunseth on ⁠Instagram⁠. Follow Tim Horsey on ⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea will reportedly hire Xabi Alonso as their new manager for next season. We discuss how Chelsea got to this point, what they appear to have promised to Xabi and how this may or may not fit within Chelsea's current sports and business model. We also discuss Xabi's impressive managerial record and how his tactical approach might fit Chelsea's talent. Support the show

It's a Buvey special this week with the news of the greatest manager in Man City history departing at the end of the season! The boys break down why Pep is leaving and what will be his legacy in the Premier League when he leaves. We also break down the Chelsea news with Xabi Alonso entering the fold... could Chelsea mount a title charge next season?Finally, the moment you have been waiting for finally is happening - THE OFFICIAL TEAM OF THE SEASON DECIDED BY THE CLUB!(Let us know in the comments if we are right or wrong)

Welcome back to another episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by Arne.As we approach the end of the season, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jill Scott and Ian Wright get stuck into all the biggest talking points from the week.After Manchester United's win against Forest, another controversial handball decision once again put VAR firmly in the spotlight.Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League assist record, leading to a debate about the importance of assists in the modern game. Roy had some strong opinions on whether that should really have been the main focus.Jamie Carragher joins the show by phone to give his take on Mo Salah's recent comments. Has Slot lost the dressing room?Xabi Alonso is set to take over as Chelsea boss this summer, but are the West London club lucky to land a manager of his calibre?The FA Cup final also took place, with Manchester City beating Chelsea 1-0. The team discuss the timing of the game and how the competition has been prioritised this season. Is the FA Cup losing its magic?Finally, the panel react to the controversial end to the Scottish Premiership season, with Hearts missing out on the title to Celtic. What's your view?This episode is sponsored by Huel.Gary Neville and the Stick to Football team know - when your day's full-on, you need fuel that's fast and actually good for you.Huel is the ultimate meal on the go - high protein, packed with 26 essential vitamins & minerals, and ready in seconds.

The Title Race Is ON FIRE — And Liverpool Just ImplodedCity claimed the FA Cup, Arsenal are REFUSING to let go of the title, and Liverpool just got torn apart 4-2 by Villa in one of the most shocking results of the season. United? They're back — a heart-stopping 3-2 thriller over Forest has everyone talking. And Chelsea? They may have lost the FA Cup Final 1-0 to City, but the future at Stamford Bridge is looking VERY exciting with the bombshell news that Xabi Alonso is coming in as their new manager. Meanwhile, STL City are running out of time in the playoff race, but they've got a massive Open Cup quarterfinal against Houston that could change everything.And it's not over yet — City vs Bournemouth and Chelsea vs Spurs TOMORROW. One slip and the title picture looks completely different. You do NOT want to miss this one.

This week, Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike are joined by Rangers, Blackpool, Liverpool & Stoke midfielder, Charlie Adam!They start the pod by discussing the weekend's major talking points including the FA Cup final, Pep Guardiola's future as well as Big Sam's message of support to Bolton Wanderers ahead of their play-off final game.The panel also discuss in detail the end to the Scottish Premiership season, why Hearts were very unlucky not to win the title against Celtic & Charlie reacts to the Danny Rohl vs James Tavernier spat.There's also big focus on Mo Salah's latest outburst against Arne Slot, Liverpool's poor recruitment this season and also Xabi Alonso becoming the Chelsea MANAGER!Plus, Sam & Charlie discuss Steven Gerrard's future, why no one else could've done as good as Michael Carrick, Bruno Fernandes POTY as well as predictions for the Europa League and play-off finals and we end the pod with Charlie building his perfect player from his teammates.

Rog and Rory are back after the penultimate weekend of football action this season....starting with Manchester City's triumphant FA Cup victory over Chelsea, marking another double for Pep Guardiola. Could that FA Cup win mark the final trophy in Pep's Manchester City career? Then, Rog and Rory discuss the shocking news of Chelsea's appointment of Xabi Alonso as their new manager. Could the Chelsea brass finally be changing their ways? Or is Xabi in for another managerial roller coaster ride? Plus, Liverpool's off-the-pitch drama continues and Everton's European hopes are dashed.Watch our interview with Adam Wharton here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-hdlUAu4UI&list=PLPXgRwhe30S4oIeicGzga41mKrDxWJOEb&index=22&t=3sCome joing us LIVE in Dallas! Tickets available here: https://mibcourage.co/41ImPxwSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this clip from our Biased Football Podcast, Paul is joined by Chris, Chloe and Ste as they react to Xabi Alonso being appointed the manager of Chelsea and discuss if the former Liverpool midfielder will be a success at Stamford Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Xabi Alonso is heading to Chelsea and the football world is divided. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss whether Chelsea is truly the best destination for one of Europe's most in-demand managers and why Liverpool may have passed on making a move for their former midfield legend. Can Alonso handle the pressure and dysfunction at Stamford Bridge, or is this the beginning of a new Chelsea era? Then, USMNT and Fulham left back Antonee Robinson joins The Cooligans! “Jedi” talks about the growth and maturity of the U.S. men's national team ahead of the biggest World Cup in American history, his strong Premier League performances, and the surprising reason many fans in Liverpool actually root for the USMNT over England. He also opens up about life in the Premier League and the confidence surrounding this current American squad. Finally, the boys react to rumors of Jose Mourinho returning to Real Madrid and debate whether “The Special One” can still bring trophies to Los Blancos or if he would only add more drama to an already chaotic club. Plus: Neymar's latest outburst, Sam Sarver's hilarious celebration, Antoine Griezmann's emotional goodbye, and more of the biggest stories from around world football.   .Timestamps: (8:00) - Why did Xabi Alonso choose Chelsea? (24:00) - Antonee Robinson joins the Cooligans (35:00) - Jose Mourinho the right man to fix Real Madrid? (44:00) - Rapido Reactions: Neymar, Antoine Griezmann & more Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Pep Guardiola has won yet more silverware, but is the weekend's FA Cup success going to be his final trophy as City manager? Rumours continue to swirl about the Spaniard's future in the week where his countryman Xabi Alonso was announced as the new manager of Chelsea. Have Liverpool missed a trick by not sacking Slot and swooping for Alonso? So many discussion points on a packed FSD! 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

Mo and Robbo discuss the fallout from Aston Villa's Mo Salah's social media mutiny and Xabi Alonso going to ChelseaYou can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 per week. Just click this link and the "Join For Free" button to get a 7 day free trial that you can cancel easily at any time after watching over 40 subscriber shows: https://www.patreon.com/TheLateChallengePodcast 2. If you don't want to subscribe, you can make a one off contribution to support the show by clicking this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thelatechallenge We appreciate any support, no matter how big or small, and we also appreciate that times are tough for many people so if you can't afford to support the show financially we completely understand. If you'd like to help us in another way, please like our videos, subscribe to the YouTube channel and share the podcast with your friends and family. 

Xabi Alonso is in the Premier League, but not where many expected.As the Liverpool old boy joins Chelsea what can he expect and is it a huge positive for the Chelsea project? Where does the appointment leave Liverpool, the owners are wedded to Arne Slot but the fans don't seem to be.Man Utd look set to announce Michael Carrick on a permanent basis, what will his targets be next season? Pep Guardiola has a cup double to his name, but if it misses out on the league will he still be at Man City next season to try again?After the break the craziest final day in the SPL; who is the most underrated Premier League player and the enigma that is Neymar.Joining Tom Clarke are Gregor Robertson, Pete Rutzler and Jame Gheerbrant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Da ist sie wieder, die sogenannte heiße Phase der Saison. Eine Entscheidung jagt die nächste: Bayern wird deutscher Meister, Schalke ist zurück in der Erstklassigkeit, Arsenal steht kurz vor der Meisterschaft, Xabi Alonso übernimmt Chelsea, Two Stripes United scheitert dramatisch im Halbfinale der Icon League – es bleibt kaum Zeit, das alles zu verdauen. Hätten Toni und Felix heute noch den Staff ihrer ehemaligen Clubs zur Verfügung, sie würden sich vermutlich erst mal auf die Bank legen: einmal ordentlich durchkneten lassen, einmal alles von der Seele reden und dann mit Wärmepflaster im Nacken weiter Richtung Endspurt. Denn natürlich geht's auch um die Frage, was solche extremen Phasen eigentlich mit Spielern machen – körperlich wie mental. Über schwere Verletzungen zum Beispiel, über Niederlagen, die sich erst mal katastrophal anfühlen, ein Team manchmal aber genau deshalb stärker machen. Vielleicht also einfach ein klassischer „nächstes Jahr holen wir das Ding“-Moment in der Icon League. Fußballromantik lebt schließlich auch von schlechter Laune im Mai. Und ganz nebenbei stellen Toni und Felix fest, dass „Einfach mal Luppen“ mittlerweile sechs Jahre alt ist. Also ab in die Schule! Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? [**Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte!**](https://linktr.ee/EinfachmalLuppen) Für Werbe- und Partnerschaftsanfragen im Podcast EINFACH MAL LUPPEN meldet euch hier: podcastbrandcooperations@seven.one

In this episode the team discuss their Winners & Losers from Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup Final.The team also talk the latest from a weekend of news, oh who are we kidding, we talk all things Xabi Alonso, and as always also answer some listener questions.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts9:44 News: Chelsea announce the appointment of Xabi Alonso as Manager of the men's team. 20:35 Kingsmeadow Corner: Chelsea Women 1-0 Manchester United28:18 BREAKING NEWS: Pep Guardiola To Leave Manchester City At The End Of The Season32:52 Winners & Losers: Chelsea 0-1 Manchester City1:04:31 Spurs Preview1:10:44 Quaresma's QuestionsIf you have a question for the team then contact them on Twitter at @AtTheBridgePod(This episode was recorded on 18th May 2026)*** Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/b3arBztQjnThis episode is proudly supported by Head In The Game, a charity using football to support mental health and wellbeing. Check out their free programs at headinthegame.co.uk and follow them on social media to learn more._______________________________________________Get In Touch With Us:Twitter - twitter.com/AtTheBridgePodInstagram - Instagram.com/AtTheBridgePod#CFC #CHELSEA

The FC crew react to Mohamed Salah's comments urging Liverpool to return to a "heavy metal" style of football and criticize the forward to calling out his coach. Plus, Frank Leboeuf explains why he's incredibly optimistic after Chelsea hired Xabi Alonso as their new manager. Gab Marcotti also breaks down why it's a disaster if Juventus don't qualify for the Champions League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe discuss Manchester City winning the FA Cup versus Chelsea and how West Ham United future could look with relegation looming over them. 1:00 - Manchester City beat Chelsea in FA Cup Final, Xabi Alonso confirmed as Chelsea manager 13:55 - Aston Villa with a big win against Liverpool, Mo Salah drops a controversial tweet 27:02 - West Ham United looking at relegation, William Osula impresses again 41:24 - Round up of remaining results; Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest, Leeds United 1-0 Brighton, Brentford 2-2 Crystal Palace, Everton 1-3 Sunderland, Wolves 1-1 FulhamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It felt like a weekend of broken hearts all around football, but Musa and Ryan begin with Manchester City's win over Chelsea in the FA Cup final (02:12), to secure a domestic cup double and Pep Guardiola's 20th trophy as City boss.Chelsea were quick to counter the disappointment, as it was announced that Xabi Alonso will take over as manager in the summer (12:39) and that's where the bulk of today's show is focussed.There's enough time to chat about Celtic's late win over Hearts (31:34), to secure their 14th title in 15 years in dramatic fashion, as well as a few other shoutouts.Also, Musa did a new piece for the Kickback Soccer newsletter, which you can read here, and tickets for our July live show, with Nish Kumar at the Southbank Centre, are available here.For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Premier League midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker and the BBC's senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel join Pien Meulensteen to analyse and debate the key talking points from the weekend.Is it surprising that Xabi Alonso has joined Chelsea as their next manager? Can Arne Slot really weather the frustration of Liverpool supporters after yet another chastening defeat, this time at Aston Villa AND comments against him on social media by the legendary Mo Salah?What are the expectations for Manchester United now after appointing Michael Carrick on a permanent basis and how good has Bruno Fernandes been to match a long-standing Premier League record?Plus, the race for Europe, Sunderland's incredible rise, the battle between Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Ollie Watkins for an England spot.Timecodes: 01:00 Do journalists and players enjoy the end of the season? 02:00 West Ham ‘careless' in defeat at Newcastle 03:30 Is there any hope left for th e Irons? 05:15 Xabi Alonso is Chelsea's next manager – is that a surprise? 07:15 Is Alonso actually going to get control at Chelsea? And what are the big challenges for him? 12:30 Mo Salah ‘sticks the knife in' on Liverpool manager Arne Slot 21:55 Carrick to become permanent United manager – how well has he done? 24:30 Bruno Fernandes matches De Bruyne & Henry's assist record 28:10 Does the handball rule need changing? Former PL assistant Darren Cann thinks so… 31:45 Half-time teaser 33:50 The Race for Europe – could Sunderland do the remarkable? 35:14 Sunderland defender Luke O'Nein on what Europe would mean 38:00 Who should be Manager of the Season? 39:10 Could Brighton let Europe slip away again? 40:45 The Calvert-Lewin v Watkins battle for a World Cup spot continues 42:25 Final week predictions

Gary Neville reacts to Manchester United sealing third place in the Premier League after a dramatic 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford. He breaks down where United need to strengthen this summer and shares his verdict on Chelsea appointing Xabi Alonso as their new manager.•You can watch the Premier League action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink•The Gary Neville Podcast is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11933953/the-gary-neville-podcast-premier-league-analysis-and-expert-opinion•You can listen to The Gary Neville Podcast on your smart speaker by asking it to "play The Gary Neville Podcast".•For all the latest Premier League news, head to www.skysports.com/premier-league•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Fabrizio Romano breaks down all the latest on the managers domino around Europe: Chelsea, Real Madrid and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dharmesh Sheth is joined by Jacqui Oatley, Jason Burt and Mark Ogden to reflect on the weekend's sporting action.We kick things off with Man City's FA Cup win, edging Chelsea 1-0, as Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as their new manager; is Jason right to suggest they've lucked out with Alonso? We also consider Antoine Semenyo's stunning strike as the difference in a final that lacked drama, and discuss how City's experience once again helped them get over the line.Next stop, a dramatic climax to the Scottish Premiership title race, with Celtic pipping Hearts right at the death amid chaotic scenes. We discuss the fallout at full time, a less-than-satisfactory version of VAR, and the controversial midweek decision — before asking whether the arrival of Tony Bloom could turn Hearts into a genuine third force in Scottish football.Next, to news that Michael Carrick is set to get the Manchester United job on a permanent basis. Danyal Khan joins us from Old Trafford to reflect on Casemiro's farewell and Carrick's final home game of the season — but just how excited should United fans be by news of his potential two-year contract extension?Finally, another damaging defeat for Liverpool on Friday night, conceding four against Aston Villa and limping over the line for Champions League qualification. To add insult to injury, Salah appears to take a swipe at Arne Slot with a social media post calling for a return to “heavy metal football”, with several players also liking the post.-•You can watch the sporting action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink•Listen to every episode of Sunday Supplement here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933926/sunday-supplement-podcast-newspaper-football-review-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sunday Supplement".•For all the latest sports news, head to www.skysports.com•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Arsenal to Face Xabi Alonso at Chelsea! Man City Lift The FA Cup & Title Countdown Begins!Arsenal are set to face Xabi Alonso at Chelsea in a fascinating new challenge, while Manchester City lift the FA Cup — and the Premier League title countdown is officially ON!In today's episode of The Gooner Talk, Arsenal reporter Tom Canton breaks down the latest major developments affecting Arsenal's season. From the prospect of facing Xabi Alonso's Chelsea to Manchester City adding more silverware, the pressure and intrigue continue to build.We also assess what City's FA Cup triumph means psychologically and practically for the title race, with Arsenal entering the defining stretch of the campaign.

The FC Crew react to Manchester City defeating Chelsea in the FA Cup final and what the win means for Manchester City and what the loss means for Chelsea, also breaking down the defensive playstyle from Chelsea in the first half. Then, Xabi Alonso has reportedly agreed a contract with Chelsea to take over as their next manager. Also, a recap of the matchday in Bundesliga as Bayern celebrate and the relegation battle continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eight turbulent months at Real Madrid arguably told us more about the squad's shortcomings than they did Xabi Alonso's coaching credentials. So why, with Europe's elite circling one of football's most sought-after coaches, are Chelsea leading the race for his signature?Jonathan Johnson joins Andy and Dotun to answer that and more of your burning questions! What's the fan-player dynamic like at Strasbourg? Can Real Betis properly compete in the Champions League? And what is Mauro Icardi's legacy in Türkiye?Ask us a question on X, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every single week and throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boos at Anfield: Is the Clock Ticking for Arne Slot? | Blood Red EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bloodred Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Download SAILY in your app store and use our code promoFPW6ysSu14mN2m4iYbJE at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/bloodred Mark Jones is joined by Ian Doyle and Paul Gorst to digest a toxic afternoon at Anfield as Liverpool's stuttering season hit a new low with a 1-1 draw against a struggling Chelsea side. Despite Ryan Gravenberch giving the Reds an early lead, a lackluster performance allowed Enzo Fernandez to level for a Chelsea team that arrived on the back of six straight defeats. As the visitors grew in confidence, the frustration in the stands became audible, culminating in a chorus of boos at the final whistle and earlier tactical substitutions. On the Agenda: We break down why Liverpool struggled to impose themselves on a Chelsea side low on confidence, resulting in one of the lowest home xG scores in recent years. The panel discusses the significance of the Anfield boos and the growing disconnect between the supporters and Arne Slot's "lack of intensity." With rumors intensifying regarding potential successors like Xabi Alonso and reports of a "summer review," is Slot's position now untenable despite being on the brink of Champions League qualification? Liverpool remain in the top four, but with Bournemouth and Aston Villa still in the hunt, how nervy will these final two games become? #LFC #LiverpoolFC #FACup #ArneSlot #Anfield #BloodRed Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to never miss an episode of the Blood Red podcast. Get exclusive Liverpool FC podcasts and video content everyday right here.  Subscribe to the Blood Red Liverpool FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3OkL9iT Listen and subscribe to the Blood Red Podcast for all your latest Liverpool FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HfBvKq SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/3SdsjeH Join our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/ Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoLFC Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoLFC Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodred_lfc Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloodred_lfc Subscribe to us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bloodredliverpoolfc Download our Liverpool FC app for free: Apple - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/lfc-echo/id1255495425 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mirror.liverpoolfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices