Mike, Myles and Dave lock in on Manchester United target Rasmus Hojlund after a fee of around £70million has reportedly been agreed. Can that fee be justified for an unproven number 9, and what does Erik ten Hag see in him that will benefit United? Andre Onana has already made the move to Old Trafford, and is making his presence know to his defence - especially Harry Maguire, who was on the receiving end of Onana's fury in pre-season. The lads discuss United's squad right now, including what's s...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 2 min
We're baaaack! After a short break, Myles and Dave discuss some major summer transfer stories developing. Including the now-confirmed transfer of Harvey Barnes to Newcastle and what he will bring, as well as the bargain reported £15m Nottingham Forest are paying for Anthony Elanga. We argue also whether Aston Villa have "won" the transfer market in terms of upgrades, and also discuss England's misfiring start to the Women's World Cup and how they can find the net. Learn more about your ad choice...
Jul 24, 2023•42 min
Fresh from their stunning win at the U21 European Championship, England's young lions have been thrust into the limelight. Mike and Myles look at the players who will hope to see more game time in the Premier League, and capitalise on this success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 14, 2023•8 min
Dave and Myles bring you more summer transfer analysis, as Pau Torres makes the move to Villa Park to join Unai Emery's Aston Villa revolution. He's been highly sought after across Europe in recent years, so how much of a coup is this for Villa - and where will he fit? Another big name moving to the Premier League is Dominik Szoboszlai, with the Hungarian joining Liverpool as their midfield rebuild continues. And in Italy, Serie A is full of transfer activity - with a few big names being linked ...
Jul 03, 2023•36 min
The transfer rumour mill is cranking up, and Mike is joined by Myles and Dave to chat about the futures of two clubs in particular - Arsenal and Manchester United. The Gunners are closing in on Chelsea forward Kai Havertz and Ajax defender Jurrien Timber, and we discuss where they could fit into Mikel Arteta's team. Meanwhile, Declan Rice's future is still in doubt. Manchester City are reportedly looking at Rice as a replacement for Barca-bound Ilkay Gundogan, but Arsenal are still hopeful of a ...
Jun 26, 2023•42 min
After two weeks away from the pod Mike, Myles and Dave are back in time to catch up on the summer transfer gossip and football news. Top of the agenda is the Saudi Pro League, where more and more top players are moving to big money. Which in itself is no surprise - China have done similar in the past. But the speed and scale of change is staggering, and the links between some clubs just ever so slightly suspicious. Jude Bellingham made his way to Ream Madrid in a move costing more than £100m, jo...
Jun 19, 2023•44 min
The Premier League season is over for 2022/23, with some outstanding individual performances making a team of the season really tough to pick. Mike, Myles and Dave take time to choose their best 11! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 14, 2023•18 min
Manchester City are two-thirds of the way to a Treble! As City beat United to lift the FA Cup at Wembley, Mike, Myles and Dave look at how the Cup was won. For City this was probably the most difficult leg of an historic Treble of trophies. For United, this was potentially their second domestic cup under Erik ten Hag. But Ilkay Gundogan had other ideas, as his brace - including a goal within 15 seconds - sunk United. Elsewhere, Karim Benzema announced his departure from Real Madrid - leaving the...
Jun 05, 2023•46 min
So that's it! The end of this epic Premier League season! Mike and Myles discuss all the drama of the final day of top-flight football, especially at the bottom, where Leeds and Leicester slid through the relegation trapdoor. Where did it all go wrong for Leicester? The 2016 Champions find themselves in the Championship next season, just 12 months after finishing 8th. Brendan Rodgers' exit seems too little too late, and financially there's gonna be some adjustment. But how can the Foxes bounce b...
May 29, 2023•36 min
Manchester City have their hands on the Premier League trophy once again, after Arsenal's defeat to Nottingham Forest meant that City became Champions without kicking a ball. Mike, Myles and Dave look at how City won the league, and also look at the effect Forest's win had on the relegation picture. It means Forest survive, capping an excellent season for Steve Cooper's men, who will undoubtedly be happy they didn't sack him. Unlike many of their relegation rivals who pulled the trigger, yet sti...
May 22, 2023•43 min
Mike and Myles this week try and figure out whether Arsenal's 3-0 loss to Brighton is really the latest example of "bottling the League", or whether the season should be considered a success. And what about Brighton? They looked so impressive, as they have all season. And with Aston Villa beating Tottenham, the race for Europe is becoming incredibly tight. Mauricio Pochettino looks highly likely to become the next Chelsea manager. After an awful season, is this the right move for both manager an...
May 15, 2023•54 min
On Coronation weekend, Arsenal continue their push to be crowned Kings of the Premier League, winning 2-0 against a tough Newcastle team at St James' Park. Myles, Mike and Dave chat about their chances after this win, and the pivotal roles of Martin Odegaard and Jorginho in particular. Sam Allardyce's return to management at Leeds was met with sneers this week, but he limited Man City to a 2-1 win when it could have been much worse. Will this desperate roll of the dice keep Leeds away from troub...
May 08, 2023•57 min
In a weekend packed with goals, it was at Anfield where we saw the most action in a 4-3 win for Liverpool over Tottenham. Myles and Dave look (and laugh) at how Spurs yet again went and Spurs-ed it up, pulling back from 3-0 down to draw level, only to gift Liverpool a winner seconds later. Thrilling for the neutral, but sickening for Tottenham fans. They also ask whether Jurgen Klopp's touchline behaviour deserves more criticism, after his rant at the fourth official was so angry, he pulled a ha...
May 01, 2023•42 min
As Newcastle smashed Tottenham 6-1 in a performance that showed the direction that both teams are headed in, Mike and Dave look at the state of each team's season. Eddie Howe's team look right at home in the top 4, but how did they get there? And as Spurs sack Christian Stellini, how low will they go until the end of this nightmare season? Leicester finally ground a 2-1 win over relegation rivals Wolves in Dean Smith's first home game in charge. What has he changed at the club, and is it enough ...
Apr 24, 2023•49 min
How high can Aston Villa finish this season? Unai Emery has said the new target is "top 6", but Villa fan Myles has dreams of Champions League qualification. After a statement 3-0 win against high-flying Newcastle, Mike and Dave ask Myles - what is the realistic goal for Villa now? Manchester United steadied their recent wobbly form with a comfortable 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest, with Brazilian star Antony having one of his best games in a United shirt. Maybe he is pretty decent after all? We...
Apr 17, 2023•48 min
Mike and Dave look at Arsenal's Easter blockbuster against Liverpool at Anfield, where the Gunners relinquished a 2-0 lead to finish 2-2 in a game that Liverpool could (should?) have won. That's gotta go down as 2 points dropped in the title race, where Man City continued relentlessly with a 4-1 win over sorry Southampton, keeping the pressure on Arsenal. Roy Hodgson's re-appointment at Crystal Palace raised eyebrows, but their 5-1 win away at Leeds dispelled any myths about any conservative app...
Apr 10, 2023•41 min
Mike, Myles and Dave chat about TWO managers getting the chop in the Premier League this week. Graham Potter is finally shown the door at Chelsea, a 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa enough to send them into 11th in the table. What went wrong for Potter at Stamford Bridge? At Leicester, a limp defeat to Roy Hodgson's Crystal Palace deep into injury time spelled the end for Brendan Rodgers. His time at the Foxes has been a success on the whole, but this past year has been awful. We delve into why, and wh...
Apr 03, 2023•47 min
It's the international break, and England started their Euro 2024 qualifying superbly with wins over Italy and Ukraine. And among this, Harry Kane became England's record goalscorer with goals in each game, cementing his place as an England legend. Mike, Myles and Dave discuss his impact for the Three Lions, as well as standout performances from Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham, and the impact of James Maddison on his full debut. Tottenham finally parted ways with Antonio Conte, with Christian St...
Mar 27, 2023•50 min
So Crystal Palace decide to cut their losses and sack Patrick Vieira after an awful run of form, and the club lying in lowly *checks notes*.... 12th place ?! Mike and Dave discuss whether the Palace board have made a huge mistake, or whether the future really is in the past, with a possible Roy Hodgson return. Antonio Conte's time at Tottenham is surely coming to an end, after his unbelievable press conference became a rant about all the things that Spurs are doing badly. How long does Conte hav...
Mar 20, 2023•47 min
This week's conversation has been dominated by the BBC's decision to pull Gary Lineker from Match of the Day duty, after political comments on his personal Twitter account were deemed to breach impartiality guidelines. Putting the politics aside, Mike and Myles have a chat about their thoughts on pundit-less MOTD and what the future of football highlights looks like. And on the pitch, Liverpool followed up their 7-0 thumping of Manchester United, with a sorry 1-0 defeat to spirited Bournemouth. ...
Mar 13, 2023•49 min
An unbelievable weekend in the Premier League saw Liverpool rattle SEVEN goals past Manchester United in a 7-0 humbling for Erik ten Hag's men. Myles and United fan Dave try and make sense of what they saw, in one of the craziest games of the season so far. Arsenal's title credentials were tested yet again, after going down 2-0 to Bournemouth before eventually running out 3-2 winners. A 97th-minute winner from Reiss Nelson capped an incredible comeback for the Gunners, who were in danger of losi...
Mar 06, 2023•52 min
After Manchester United lifted their first silverware for 6 years - and the first trophy under Erik ten Hag - Mike and Myles discuss what's changed at United, and how they set up to sweep Newcastle aside 2-0 in the Carabao Cup Final. In the Premier League, Ollie Watkins made history by becoming the first Aston Villa player to score in 5 consecutive league games, ending a run of 3 defeats for Unai Emery's side in a 2-0 win over Everton. What is the difference for Watkins in this campaign? West Ha...
Feb 27, 2023•51 min
West Ham and Chelsea's miserable seasons continue, adding yet more pressure on David Moyes and Graham Potter. Mike and Dave discuss their chances of turning it around, as fans of both teams become more divided on their futures. After Arsenal were beaten 3-1 by Manchester City in a potentially pivotal moment in the title race, the Gunners then bounced back with a resilient 4-2 win over Aston Villa - as City dropped points against Nottingham Forest in a 1-1 draw. What does this tell us about Arsen...
Feb 20, 2023•49 min
Mike and Dave take a moment to celebrate some of the Premier League's more unsung teams this week. Firstly Fulham, whose 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest continues their fine season so far. How high in the table can they stay this season? Likewise, Brentford produced a fantastic performance against league leaders Arsenal, earning a 1-1 draw with another inspired performance from Ivan Toney. VAR played a big part in Brentford's goal, but they definitely deserved something from the game. Arsenal can...
Feb 13, 2023•41 min
A bombshell week for Manchester City, as the Premier League announce more than 100 charges of financial irregularities against them over a period of a decade. Mike, Myles and Dave discuss the ramifications for City, and what the Premier League might do next - dock points, relegate, or worse? Jesse Marsch was also sacked by Leeds after a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest. We'll have a look at whether or not this was the right move for Leeds to make. And we'll also zoom in on some standout performan...
Feb 07, 2023•48 min
It's FA Cup 4th Round weekend, with Wrexham grabbing the headlines with another blockbuster performance. In front of co-owner Ryan Reynolds, they drew 3-3 with Championship Sheffield United and were unlucky to not progress. Mike, Myles and Dave chat about the Red Dragons' prospects after yet another exciting display. Brighton are quickly establishing themselves as a leading Premier League team, after knocking out FA Cup holders Liverpool in another Kaoru Mitoma-inspired win. Roberto De Zerbi has...
Jan 31, 2023•50 min
So, Frank Lampard has been sacked as manager of Everton after a 2-0 loss to fellow strugglers West Ham, leaving the Toffees in a mess near the foot of the table. Mike, Myles and Dave ponder where the club goes next - to the Championship? Or do they sound the Sean Dyche klaxon to save their season? At the top of the Premier League, Arsenal passed their biggest challenge yet by beating Manchester United 3-2 in an end-to-end encounter. The result is a reality check for Erik ten Hag's improving team...
Jan 23, 2023•49 min
Manchester is Red! United beat City at Old Trafford to move within a point of Pep Guardiola's team, with a bit of controversy for United's equaliser. Mike, Myles and Dave discuss whether it was in fact offside, and also how Erik ten Hag continues to shape this United team. City's defeat handed yet more initiative to Arsenal, who streak into an 8-point lead after their 2-0 win over Tottenham. It was one of the most comfortable North London derbies ever, surely the title is now Arsenal's to lose? ...
Jan 17, 2023•31 min
The #FACup 3rd Round is always good for drama and giant killings, and it didn't disappoint this year!! Mike, Myles and Dave focus on the biggest shock of them all, as Aston Villa were knocked out by League Two Stevenage - and all of their own doing. We also chat about Liverpool's lucky escape against Wolves, with some stunning goals but dodgy defending, and another mad #VAR decision. And Graham Potter's Chelsea are thrashed 4-0 by Manchester City, leaving the Blues boss under even more pressure....
Jan 09, 2023•34 min
In our first pod of 2023, Mike and Myles look at the top of the Premier League table as Arsenal sweep aside Brighton 4-2, while title rivals Manchester City drop points in a 1-1 draw with Everton. Is it finally time to sit up and acknowledge the Gunners as title favourites? We also look at some other top 4 contenders - what the hell is happening at Tottenham?! Can Newcastle really challenge for the title as Eddie Howe seemed to hint? And are Man United "nailed on" for top 4? In other news we say...
Jan 03, 2023•41 min
