Mike chats candidly about the key games this weekend, starting at Stamford Bridge with Cole Palmer's sensational 4 goals in the first half of a 4-2 win over Brighton. It was a crazy game which Palmer clearly enjoyed - what a player he's becoming! He also looks at Erik ten Hag's future again as Manchester United were soundly beaten 3-0 at home by Tottenham. It really feels like the end this time - will the hierarchy bite the bullet and sack the Dutchman? Spurs on the other hand played brilliantly...
Sep 29, 2024•23 min
Mike is joined by Myles and Arsenal fan Isaac to break down Manchester City 2-2 Arsenal, a game full of action and flashpoints. Somehow we manage to keep Isaac calm despite the controversy of a first-half red card for Leandro Trossard, which we'll debate alongside the other big talking point surrounding Riccardo Calafiori's goal. As Fulham record an impressive 3-1 win over Newcastle, we ask how good they are as a team, and the role of Emile Smith-Rowe in their solid start to the season. There wa...
Sep 23, 2024•53 min
Premier League football returns after the International break, with some great games for Mike, Myles and Dave to analyse! Starting with an historic win for Nottingham Forest against Liverpool, thanks to a superb Callum Hudson-Odoi winner. The win propels Forest to 7th, but can they kick on? Aston Villa came back from 2-0 down to beat Everton 3-2. A Jhon Duran rocket sealed the comeback, which was yet another Everton collapse. Manchester United found some breathing space with a 3-0 win over strug...
Sep 15, 2024•51 min
Ireland 0-2 England It's Lee Carsley's first game in charge of England as interim boss, and the first game since the Gareth Southgate era. Mike analyses what was different about Carsley's approach, were the shackles really off, and can he be a viable option for the role permanently? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 08, 2024•16 min
What a week! Myles and Dave recap the best of the bunch after a mad Premier League weekend. Starting at Old Trafford, where a bald head in the dugout prevailed - and it wasn't Erik ten Hag. Nope, it was Arne Slot who steered Liverpool to a dominant 3-0 win over Manchester United. The lads pick through the aftermath of a very different start to the season for both clubs. Likewise, Everton are also flailing already after relinquishing a 2-0 lead at the 87 minute mark, only to lose 3-2 to Bournemou...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Mike and Dave analyse a fascinating 2-0 win for Arsenal over Aston Villa, putting to bed any doubts that they were the Gunners' bogey team. But it could've been so much different had Ollie Watkins not lost his head in front of goal - and if David Raya hadn't pulled off a world class save! We look at what both teams will take from the game. Chelsea suddenly became their prolific best in a 6-2 away win over Wolves, thanks to a hat-trick from Noni Madueke, with all 3 assisted by Cole Palmer. With n...
Aug 27, 2024•50 min
It's so good to have Premier League football back! Mike and Myles analyse the picks of the weekend, starting with a determined performance from Ipswich against Arne Slot's Liverpool. Despite losing 2-0, Kieran McKenna will have plenty to positive about. Likewise, Slot will be happy with a clinical win. After Jhon Duran gave Aston Villa a 2-1 win over West Ham of all teams, are Villa fans now forgiving and forgetting his flirtation with the Hammers? And how did the new boys Onana and Maatsen perf...
Aug 19, 2024•50 min
Mike, Myles and Dave analyse the season opener at Wembley, as Manchester City beat United 7-6 on penalties in the Community Shield after drawing 1-1 after 90 minutes. What positives can both teams take away? In the transfer market, United seal deals for Mazraoui and De Ligt, while Dominic Solanke joins Tottenham. And as Pedro Neto squeezes into a packed Chelsea dressing room, are they in danger of losing their identity as a club? We also cover Wrexham's winning start to life in League One, and W...
Aug 12, 2024•44 min
It's that time of year again! Mike, Myles and Dave put their reputations on the line to predict how the 2024/25 Premier League season will go! The lads will debate: Champions Top 6 Relegated Teams One to Watch And also a surprise top transfer of the window so far! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 06, 2024•38 min
The transfer window is in full swing, with Aston Villa at the centre of this weeks action. Mike, Myles and Dave weigh up Moussa DIaby's surprise move to Saudi Arabia, his legacy, and the incoming Amadou Onana's potential role. Arsenal have all but sealed the deal for young Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna. After an impressive Euro 2024 at centre back for the Azzuri, where could he feature for the Gunners? And as the Mason Greenwood problem is moved on to Marseille, have Manchester ...
Jul 23, 2024•45 min
That awful, sinking feeling never gets easy does it? England lose another European Championship Final and although it wasn't on penalties, it wasn't any less heartbreaking for fans. Mike, Myles and Dave discuss the 2-1 loss to Spain who were, without doubt, the best team in the competition, and look at the missed opportunities. As well as what made Spain worthy champions. And what of Gareth Southgate? Once the dust settles, will he stay at the helm and pick the team up for another crack at glory...
Jul 15, 2024•45 min
We have no idea HOW, but England are through to the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after a clinical penalty shootout win over Switzerland! Mike and Myles look at the big wins from the game against the Swiss, the opportunities to improve further, and how the other contenders shape up. And what now for Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo? His presence in this talented Portugal team seems to dominate, and not for the right reasons. Are they better without CR7? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
Jul 07, 2024•42 min
England progress to the Euro 2024 Quarter-Finals after a MAD end to their Round of 16 tie against Slovakia. The game ended 2-1 after extra time, but it took a 95th-minute bicycle kick from Jude Bellingham to spare England an embarrassing exit. Mike, Myles and Dave try and find the positives from a poor quality game, but one which had the most thrilling ending. They also chat about Spain's ruthless 4-1 win over Georgia and the impact of the superb Nico Williams. And also on the agenda is the PSR ...
Jul 01, 2024•37 min
England's first 2 games of Euro 2024 have been super frustrating for fans. With a more "backs to the wall" approach than a team of this talent should ever invite, the Three Lions have laboured to a win and a draw against Serbia and Denmark so sar. Mike, Myles and Dave look at what THEY want Gareth Southgate to do, to really push this talented team forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 22, 2024•11 min
Euro 2024 is HERE! Mike, Myles and Dave analyse the best of the action from the opening weekend of European Championship action in Germany. England got off to a winning start with Jude Bellingham pulling the strings in a 1-0 win over Serbia. The win's been received pretty negatively in some quarters for not being ambitious enough in the second half. The lads give their take on what worked - and what didn't - for the Three Lions. We also look at Germany's 5-1 trouncing of sorry Scotland, with Jam...
Jun 17, 2024•42 min
Myles and Dave are getting hyped up for Euro 2024! But who are the favourites? We know what the bookies say - but what about the lads' opinions? We go through top contenders and make our predictions, map the paths to the Final, and look at some of the outside bets to become European Champions. PLUS, how will Gareth Southgate's team fare?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 07, 2024•44 min
Finally some cheer for Mike, Dave and Manchester United fans! The lads are joined by Myles to discuss how United beat Man City 2-1 at Wembley to lift an unlikely FA Cup, and what this means for Erik ten Hag's future. As Chelsea part ways with Mauricio Pochettino, we also ponder what the hell the Blues are thinking, as Enzo Maresca looks set to join from Leicester in his place. Southampton are back in the big time after beating Leeds 1-0 in the Championship Play-Off Final - but do they have enoug...
May 27, 2024•51 min
So that's it! The 2023/24 Premier League season is over, with Manchester City winning a record 4th title in a row. Mike, Myles and Dave analyse the hug sporting achievement, as well as the way those 115 charges overshadow everything for other fans. We chat about Arsenal, and how proud they can feel about their season, about Crystal Palace and their incredible end to the season. And we also look at the exits of Jurgen Klopp and Roberto De Zerbi, and how their respective clubs will continue withou...
May 20, 2024•51 min
Myles and Dave look at the most decisive week of football in the Premier League so far, as relegation is confirmed for pretty much ALL promoted teams barring a miraculous goal swing. The lads ask how Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United struggled, and also how survivors Nottingham Forest can kick on now safety is confirmed. Man City and Arsenal both recorded wins to keep the title race alive till the end, while Manchester United lose again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
May 12, 2024•51 min
We're nearing the end of a gruelling Premier League season and it really is survival of the fittest! Tottenham are finding themselves falling away from the top 4, their 4-2 defeat at Liverpool their 4th in a row in the league. Mike and Dave ask - what is happening to Spurs?? Nottingham Forest gave their survival hopes a massive boost with a 3-1 win over Sheffield United, with Callum Hudson-Odoi the star. They look all-but-safe now with both Luton and Burnlet dropping points. Chelsea thrashed Wes...
May 06, 2024•45 min
Arsenal negotiated their trickiest test yet in the title run-in with a vital victory in the North London Derby. Mike, Myles and Dave look at how they held firm despite Tottenham almost coming back into the game, and their title hopes for the remaining games. Tottenham's defeat hands the advantage to Aston Villa, who drew 2-2 with Chelsea despite going 2-0 up. The loss of Emi Martinez to injury made all the difference, and the lads ponder whether Robin Olsen really can step up? Newcastle's 5-1 wi...
Apr 28, 2024•49 min
Join Myles and Dave for another epic English football weekend. The main headline being Coventry City, who so nearly produced the comeback of the season in one of the games of the season. They pulled Manchester Untied back from 3-0 down to 3-3, taking the game to penalties and ALMOST achieving the mother of all comebacks. The lads analyse how Coventry almost did it, and why it feels like a hollow win for United. They face Man City in the Final again, who laboured to a win over wasteful Chelsea. A...
Apr 22, 2024•57 min
In a huge weekend for movement at the top of the Premier League, at the top is where we saw it the most as Arsenal were beaten convincingly by Unai Emery's Aston Villa 2-0. Mike, Myles and Dave discuss how Emery set up to nullify the Gunners, and what Arsenal do from here. Elsewhere, Liverpool lost to Crystal Palace and Tottenham lost to an Aleksander Isak-inspired Newcastle 4-0. And also, will Nottingham Forest rue their 2-2 draw with Wolves as a missed opportunity in the relegation fight? Lear...
Apr 14, 2024•48 min
Mike and Dave hail the heroic Hatters, as Luton grab a late, much-needed 2-1 win over Bournemouth with a superb 2nd-half fight back. As we reach the final stretch of the season we ask, are Rob Edwards' team actually enjoying the fight?! Aston Villa almost gifted Brentford all 3 points despite going 2-0 ahead, with Ollie Watkins saving the day once more with the equaliser to make it 3-3. Watkins himself conceded Villa lacked a "big team mentality" by not seeing off Brentford while they had the ch...
Apr 07, 2024•39 min
Myles and Dave try and sum up the biggest weekend of title-chasing action so far. Man City and Arsenal cancel each other out in a muted 0-0 draw, handing Liverpool the advantage. The lads discuss the action, plus debate the future of Jack Grealish. Newcastle snatched a 4-3 comeback win over West Ham despite more injuries. However, it was the returning Harvey Barnes who made all the difference here. Ezri Konsa's perfect week continued as Aston Villa beat West Midlands rivals Wolves 2-0. And Manch...
Apr 01, 2024•45 min
Mike and Dave analyse England's friendly encounter with Brazil, losing 1-0 at Wembley with a few experiments in Gareth Southgate's team. Yes, it's only a friendly but it IS Brazil, and how did England fail to score?! Are they too conservative still, and how did the debutants play? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 24, 2024•37 min
A crazy week in the FA Cup Quarter-Finals saw 2 thrilling games. As Manchester United beat Liverpool 4-3 after extra time, Mike and Myles ponder the chaos and end-to-end action that made this game a Cup classic. The lads also analyse Coventry's late win to knock out favourites Wolves, as well as discussing the top 4 race again after Fulham beat Tottenham 3-0. And finally, Nottingham Forest's points deduction, and the England squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
Mar 18, 2024•40 min
Mike and Myles pick apart a massive weekend at the top of the Premier League, as Liverpool and Manchester City drew 1-1 in a thoroughly entertaining game. We talk City's clever goal, De Bruyne's off-day, chaotic Luis Diaz, and the kung-fu kick that didn't win a penalty. Arsenal benefited the most from that result, moving top on goal difference after a 2-1 win at Brentford. Can the Gunners hold their nerve? North London neighbours Tottenham gave their top 4 hope a huge boost with a 4-0 win over r...
Mar 11, 2024•37 min
Manchester stays Blue - to nobody's surprise. But Mike, Myles, and Dave focus on the excellent Phil Foden performance that secured a 3-1 win for City over United. We look at how Nottingham Forest were denied a precious point against Liverpool after Paul Tierney's refereeing horror show. Would Liverpool have won without being wrongly given possession back? We also look at how Aston Villa's bench proved its quality in a 3-2 win over Luton, question whether Jarrod Bowen is captain material, and who...
Mar 04, 2024•38 min
The first major silverware of the season was won by Liverpool, as they beat Chelsea 1-0 to lift the Carabao Cup - the first of another Quadruple assault. With the Reds missing several key players and turning to youth, it was the experienced Virgil van Dijk who secured the win in extra time. Mike, Myles and Dave discuss how the game was won and lost, and what this means for both teams for the rest of the season. Meanwhile, in the Premier League, Arsenal can't stop scoring, as they dispatched Newc...
Feb 25, 2024•49 min
