The Game

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Are Liverpool and Chelsea serious contenders? Oct 21, 2024

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Liverpool passed their first serious test of the season and Chelsea looked good even in defeat.

Tom Clarke is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tony Cascarino and Tom Allnutt as they ask; can Liverpool win the title and are Chelsea a top four team?

Are Arsenal’s chances of the title being undermined by their poor disciplinary record? Do referees favour the top teams? And it wasn’t just a bad day for Julen Lopetegui at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, it was a forgettable day for James Maddison too.

Plus, Brighton, Man Utd, Southampton and VAR.

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Will Tuchel win England the World Cup? Oct 17, 2024

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England have appointed one of the world’s best coaches. What does he bring, how does he manage, and will it be enough to win the big one?

Tom Clarke, Gregor Robertson, Tony Cascarino and James Gheerbrant are joined from German football journalist Constantin Eckner.

What do we know about Tuchel’s number two, young English coach Anthony Barry? Gregor did his coaching badges with him; he can enlighten us.

After the break a look ahead to the weekends premier league fixtures and the big clash at Anfield as Chelsea take on Liverpool.

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EFL Extra: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not? Oct 15, 2024

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Tom Clarke is joined by Gregor Robertson as they assess the Championship, League One and League Two. Leeds, Norwich, Plymouth. Wycombe, Exeter, Port Vale and AFC Wimbledon all feature – as well as many in between.

Plus a look at the many ex players taking to lower league management.

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Fantasy Football - better than the real thing? Oct 14, 2024

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Where now for England? A failed experiment; Carsley might not want it full time and is Pep waiting in the side-lines? Gregor Robertson thinks his selections were indulgent, Hamzah Khalique-Loonat thinks they should be applauded. Tom Clarke still misses Southgate.

After the break a brilliant discussion about the affects of fantasy football on real football.

Tom Allnutt says clubs are now banning players and staff from taking part. But why?

And do fans now spend more time discussing fantasy football than ‘real’ football?

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Who really won…? And is Bellingham a centre forward? Oct 10, 2024

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Was it Man City 1-0 Premier League? Jonathan Northcroft has reappraised and thinks it could be a score draw. Martin is sticking to his guns and Gregor sees echoes of the European super league.

After the break, what happened to tough players, should Bellingham play up front and Gregor once played against Andres Iniesta…it was spellbinding.

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Manchester City 1 - 0 Premier League: Special reaction show Oct 07, 2024

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Manchester City have won the first of their legal cases against the Premier League.

What does it mean for City and for the rest of the Premier League?

Tom Clarke, Martin Samuel, Jonathan Northcroft and Tony Cascarino explain and offer immediate reaction…

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Who are the real big six? Oct 07, 2024

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This could have also been called: “Why are Spurs so Spursy?” as Ange Postecoglou’s team blew a two-goal lead at Brighton. Was it the Seagulls brilliance or a Spurs implosion?

Manchester United got a creditable if boring draw at Villa Park, will it be enough to turn the tide for Erik Ten Hag?

Gregor Robertson is a convert to Chelsea, Alyson Rudd thinks they might even win something. Hamzah Khalique-Loonat waxes lyrical about Bukayo Saka, is he the best in the league? Tom Clarke steers the ship.

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Villa Rockin’ and easy does it for Liverpool, City and Arsenal Oct 03, 2024

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A great week for English clubs in the Champions League with four wins from four.

European master Unai Emery steered Villa to a famous win over Bayern Munich – is there a better match in club football than Emery and Villa? Controlled wins for City and Liverpool and a statement win for Arsenal against PSG.

Oh, and what happens to Cole Palmer when he rolls up to England camp?

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EFL Extra: Flying high, changing manager and lofty ambition Oct 01, 2024

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Our fortnightly look at the EFL. Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson look at a flying Sheffield United, managerial changes at Stoke and the form of the promoted clubs – Oxford, Portsmouth and Derby.

After the break in League One Steve Bruce has taken Blackpool from relegation zone to play offs in less than a month, what’s his secret?

In League Two MK Dons and Carlisle have rolled the dice and changed manager, highlighting once again just how many teams have lofty ambition with backing to match it.

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Manchester United - terrible; Liverpool – untested? Sep 30, 2024

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“Manchester United look like a relic!” That is the blunt assessment of Gregor Robertson.

Their rivals Liverpool are top, but it's not enough for Alyson Rudd or Hamzah Khalique Loonat who think they haven’t played anyone any good yet.

Tom Clarke has a hangover but talk of Cole Palmer and Ethan Nwaneri are like a caffeine shot!

Plus, is kick off a set piece? Brentford think so.

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