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Who can stop Arsenal, Man city and VAR? Sep 14, 2026

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Man City and Arsenal are joint top. Huil impress at Chelsea, Spurs can't score and centre halves sometimes score absolute screamers.

But sadly, the headlines are all about VAR...again. This time an 'error of judgment' is the reason Haaland's fine finish was not disallowed at Old Trafford.

A quick assessment of where we're at with VAR before a look at a new attacking approach from Enzo Maresca and a lack lustre response from Man Utd.

Arsenal win again, is it too early to consider an unbeaten season...if not, who beats them?

Unai Emery has his work cut out at Villa, can he rebuild his team?

Are Hull City over achieving or were their players just underrated?

What's the best goal you've sen scored by a centre back and last but not least Tottenham play Liverpool on Tuesday in the EFL Cup is it too soon for either club to be worried...?

Tom Clarke joins Alyson Rudd, James Gheerbrant Peter Rutzler.

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"Harry Kane deserves the Ballon d'Or" Sep 10, 2026

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Solid home wins for Liverpool and Man City, a strong away wins for Arsenal and Villa mean the English teams have started well in Europe.

Martin Samuel thinks there is no reason why all the English teams should not be qualifying for the last 16.

While there are some potent front three's around, no team compares to Arsenal's defensive strength -

how would Arsenal reserve team do in the Premier League?

Mauricio Pochettino thinks Spurs should be award the 2016/17 title because of Chelsea's admitted rule breaches. Would that be opening Pandora's box?

After the break is Harry Kane going to win the Ballon d'or? Who is he up against and does he deserve it.

Is football more fun and games where there is no VAR? If it is, could it ever be ditched at the top level?

Plus, football never ends, with a thrilling Chelsea six Leeds three cup win being overshadowed, are we in danger of reaching saturation point?

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EFL EXTRA: West Ham are back as Swansea shine Sep 08, 2026

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A week is a long time in the football league, and West Ham used back-to-back matches to kickstart their season with two big wins.

Tom Clarke is joined by Gregor Robertson as Nuno Espirito Santo's team finally get moving in The Championship and there's more impressive results for Swansea, Middlesbrough, West Brom and Bristol City.

Elsewhere the guys wonder whether Jamie Vardy's arrival is really going to be enough to save Nicky Hayen at Burnley? And Tom is upset with Wolves manager Cesar Peixoto.

In League One it goes from bad to worse for Russell Martin and Leicester and it's screamers galore in League Two.

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Arsenal supreme, United stutter, Spurs struggle Sep 07, 2026

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Arsenal put on a dominate display to beat potential title rivals Chelsea. Despite going one down after only a minute the Gunners looked calm, confident and positive throughout. Was it the benefits of having a title under their belts or a new approach from Mikel Arteta? Chelsea have arguably the best attack in the league, but have they left themselves short in defence and midfield?

Alexander Isak is starting to prove his worth at Liverpool, but was their win just as much about Ipswich's poor performance?

A great game at Fulham as Palace won 3-2. but are Fulham "just too much fun to watch?" Could it see therm in a relegation fight?

Plus, is Josh King in line for an international call up and what do Tottenham and Manchester United make of their draws...progress or cause for concern?

Tom Allnutt, Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd join Tom Clarke

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Which teams had the best and worst transfer window? Sep 03, 2026

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After a crazy summer transfer window in which 3.5 billion pounds was spent and multiple 100 million transfers between English clubs - has the transfer market gone mad? Inlafted prices, last minute deals... is the Premier League an outlier, or is it the new norm for football transfers.

Which club had the best window and which was the best individual transfer?

Arsenal have hit the ground running, but after a promising attacking start, is it going to be the same defensive focus as last season.

Plus, a look ahead to the weekends action.

Gregor Robertson, Tony Cascarino and Gary Jacob join Tom Clarke

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EFL EXTRA: "Wolves and Southampton look scary" Sep 01, 2026

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Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson with all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two.

Wolves and Southampton already look to have so much strength in depth for Championship level "it is scary.". But it's Charlton who are top on nine points, can they keep it up...

Who is the beat striker in the division?

In League One Blackpool are on the front foot and Stockport look good as they get back to winning ways.

Plus the South Yorkshire derby in League Two, Salford still winless and Walsall are up there...again!

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Hull's hopes, Tottenham's troubles and Mainoo's magic Aug 31, 2026

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Hull sit proudly at the top of the table. Is it a freak or have the Tigers, and the other promoted clubs been misjudged?

Ipswich were thumped at Old Trafford, but their performance had many positive signs. While Man Utd looked to have rediscovered some swagger. Who shone brightest, Fernandez, Rashford or Mainoo.

After the break familiar horribly memories at Spurs as they lose again - but will it be different this time? A very positivity start on Tyneside for Matthias Jaissle.

Will Bradley Barcola fix any of Liverpool's problems?

Plus, what is the transfer you'd most like to see happen and are Chelsea really different under Xabi Alonso?

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What is 'value' in this crazy transfer market? Aug 27, 2026

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Forest pay fifty million for Liam Delap; City buy a teenager for eighty five million and Spurs sign second stringer Savio also for eighty five million. Has the Premier League transfer market gone mad?

Xabi Alonso's Chelsea looked good in their first run out of the season, if they sign a keeper could they be challengers to Arsenal?

As teams struggle to compete financially is it a level playing field or stacked in favour of 'the old guard'?

And have UEFA lost their nerve in their battle with Gianni Infantino?

Gregor Robertson joins Tony Cascarino, Jonathan Northcroft and Martin Samuel

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EFL EXTRA: West Ham worries and the goal of the season Aug 25, 2026

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Our weekly look at all the latest from the EFL with Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson.

Plenty of surprises in week two of the Championship. West Ham lost at home in front of sixty two thousand fans, are their players ready for a tough season in the second tier?

No wins for fancied Norwich, Birmingham or Burnley. At the top Millwall may have a new star up front in Taryk Arconte and West Brom have started where they left off last season with two impressive wins. And special mention to Blackburn Rovers after a big win over Middlesbrough,

League One Bradford win a Yorkshire derby, a miserable start for Leicester and goals galore for Luton.

In League Two favourites Salford tough start continues, But what was the game of the weekend?

Plus have we already seen the goal of the season - Dom Ballard's 18yd back heel could be it.

Did you see Gregor play football, do you have anything nice to say? Get in touch.

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Premier League is Back with a Bang! Aug 24, 2026

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The Premier League is back and if the opening weekend is anything to go by it could be an unpredictable season.

Hull shocked Man United, Brentford reminded Roberto De Zerbi of the tough job he faces at Spurs and Brighton thumped Villa.

Promoted Ipswich got a big win, Man City got a late winner and Liverpool levelled with the last kick against an impressive Newcastle.

Champions Arsenal made it look easy against Coventry plus wins for Leeds and Everton.

Gregor Robertson is joined by Gary Jacob, Alyson Rudd and James Gheerbrant

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