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The Game

The thinking fan’s football podcast, providing previews and reviews of all the action – every Monday and Thursday.

Listen to the best of The Times and The Sunday Times journalists as they cover the biggest sport on the planet; from winners to losers, who’s in and out on the transfer roundabout, tactical developments, data analysis and the dreaded VAR.

Hosted by Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson alongside special guest appearances, the team bring you the latest on the Premier League and the EFL, as well as a front-row seat to international tournaments including the Champions League, European Championships and World Cups.

We know football isn’t life and death. It’s much more serious than that.

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Latest Episodes:

Liverpool 2020 v Man United 2008 - who wins? We decide... Jan 20, 2020

Show notes

Nat & Gregor are joined in the studio by James Gheerbrant & James Restall to discuss Liverpool's win against Man United at Anfield.

But would this Liverpool side beat Man United's Champions League winners of 2008?

The group discuss that, whether Adama Traore is now the best player outside the top 2, and whether we love or hate Mike Dean?

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Time for change at Tottenham, and England's sticky situation... Jan 16, 2020

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Natalie & Gregor are joined by James Restall and Tom Roddy to discuss England's sticky striker situation with injuries to both Kane and Rashford.

They rope in the help of Matt Dickinson to solve the VAR crisis sweeping the country, and James tells us why an Englishman should be considered the greatest footballer of all time.

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Aguero, Shearer or Henry? And why we need orange cards... Jan 13, 2020

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Sergio Aguero has now scored more Premier League goals than any other foreign player. But is he really better than Thierry Henry?

Nat & Gregor are joined by Matt Dickinson and Tom Clarke for more on this, whether football needs orange cards, and discuss if Eddie Howe is the Premier League's first "unsackable" manager.

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Jack Grealish - another maverick England have forgotten? Jan 09, 2020

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There was only one winner in the Grealish v Maddison battle this week, but will the maverick midfielder be another talent ignored by England?

Nat & Gregor are joined by Jonathan Northcroft and Tom Clarke for more on this, a turbulent week for Carlo Ancelotti, and settle the debate on whether Pep Guardiola has given more to English football than Sir Alex Ferguson.

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A few small steps for Michael Oliver, but surely one giant leap for VAR? Jan 06, 2020

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Natalie & Gregor are joined by Alyson Rudd for a look back on an FA Cup weekend that threw up plenty of talking points!

A pitchside monitor in use at Selhurst Park, a 40 year old hero for Rochdale, and Liverpool's youngsters heaping more misery on Everton at Anfield.

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We're back! And so it appears, are Arsenal Jan 02, 2020

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It was lift off for Arsenal at The Emirates as Mikel Arteta secured his first win as Gunners boss against old rivals Manchester United.

Natalie & Gregor are joined by Molly Hudson for more on this and the new manager bounce in action for Watford and West Ham.

Plus Alyson Rudd with a special report on yet more Mourinho antics, and whether VAR had a good festive period.

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Rejuvenated Everton and Liverpool in Qatar Dec 19, 2019

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Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson bring you your final instalment of The Game podcast for 2019! Joining them we have The Times' very own Molly Hudson to look ahead to an exciting weekend of matches. We give our take on the best stand out players and managers from the year and The Sunday Times' Jonathan Northcroft is down the line from Doha giving us his take the Liverpool side!

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A De Bruyne masterclass - and what's gone wrong at Chelsea? Dec 16, 2019

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A Kevin de Bruyne masterclass saw Manchester City sweep aside a hapless Arsenal at The Emirates as their search for a full time boss continues. But what can a new manager really change at the club?

Tom Roddy joins Nat and Gregor for more on this, and an in depth look at Chelsea's slump under Frank Lampard.

Plus we'll tell you why the omens look good for Liverpool in the Champions League after a mouthwatering round of 16 draw.

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Is Ancelotti the answer? And, are City stumbling? Dec 12, 2019

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Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are back, and they are joined by The Times very own, Alyson Rudd to discuss who needs who on the managerial merry-go-round.

With Ancelotti on the market, could we see him make a move back to the Premier League?

Jonathan Northcroft also joined the podcast as Manchester City look to overcome their 'crisis' against Arsenal this Sunday.

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Can anyone stop Jamie Vardy? And why Man City need a rethink... Dec 09, 2019

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It's 8 in 8 for Jamie Vardy as Brendan Rodgers' rampant Leicester City refuse to lie down in their pursuit of the most unlikely of titles. Heard this one before?

Natalie and Gregor are joined by The Times' Molly Hudson for more on Vardy, why Man City need an overhaul in defence, and Gregor's warning to Liverpool ahead of the hottest prospect in Europe being unleashed on them this week in The Champions League.

All that plus The Times' man on Merseyside Paul Joyce reveals why Duncan Ferguson's inspired win for Everton over Chelsea was all thanks to a sweatband and a broken watch.

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