The Rest Is Football

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Caicedo’s Red Costs Chelsea, Slot’s Big Salah Call Pays Off & Paqueta’s Ridiculous Red Card Dec 01, 2025

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Are Chelsea the biggest challengers to Arsenal winning the title? Are we about to see the next evolution of Liverpool after Mo Salah was benched in their win at West Ham? Why does Lucas Paqueta have to take responsibility after his stupid sending off for dissent?

Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss Sunderland’s stunning comeback as their fantastic start to the season continues, with Alan already having an eye on the Tyne-Wear derby in a couple of weeks time.

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Liverpool Turmoil, Marvelous Maresca & Arsenal Looking Untouchable Nov 28, 2025

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How many trophies can Mikel Arteta and Arsenal win this season — and are they now the best team in Europe? Enzo Maresca’s tactics shine as Chelsea thump Barcelona, but have Hansi Flick’s ultra-aggressive high-line tactics finally been found out?

Meanwhile, Liverpool are in freefall. They’ve lost 9 of their last 12 games — so what on earth has gone wrong at Anfield? And is Arne Slot already under pressure and at risk of losing his job?

Gary, Alan & Micah also break down Pep Guardiola making 10 changes from the weekend, only to see Manchester City fall to Bayer Leverkusen. Are City genuinely in danger of missing out on automatic qualification to the Champions League knockout stage?

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Introducing: The Rest Is Science Nov 27, 2025

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Forget what you think you know about reality. The Rest Is Science is a mind-bending new show from Goalhanger that tears down familiar ideas… time, randomness, beauty, it will reveal just how bizarre the world truly is.

Join Professor Hannah Fry and science creator Michael Stevens (aka Vsauce) twice a week to explore big, small and surprising questions as they deep dive into theories, concepts, objects and thoughts and take us on a journey into the unexpected.

If you love digging into details that usually get skipped over, this is the show that proves reality is stranger than fiction.

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The Biggest Ever Goal Nov 26, 2025

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Gary, Alan and Micah debate what's been the biggest ever goal in football history...

From Diego Maradona's mazy run against England in 1986, the infamous 'Hand of God' in the same match to Sergio Agüero's last-gasp title clincher against QPR leading to some of the most iconic commentary of all time, the lads debate what the Biggest Ever goal has been from the games they've played in and then watched as fans.

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Crisis at the Bernabéu? La Liga Race Heating Up as Barcelona Close the Gap Nov 25, 2025

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Real Madrid have failed to win any of their last three matches in all competitions — is a crisis unfolding at the Bernabéu? Barcelona, meanwhile, have surged to within a point after a demolition job against Athletic Club, celebrating their return to the Camp Nou for the first time since May 2023.

Gary and Alex also break down the form of the chasing pack — Atlético Madrid and Villarreal — and debate whether Diego Simeone is drifting back toward his old philosophy of results over style.

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Too Eze For Arsenal & Michael McIntyre Crashes the Show! Nov 24, 2025

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How did Eberechi Eze step up and give his “I have arrived” performance for Arsenal? What on earth has happened to Liverpool? Did Newcastle get lucky with a couple of decisions in their win against Man City?

Gary, Alan and Micah are joined by Michael McIntyre after a chaotic North London Derby. Michael and Gary spent the afternoon filming together for his new show ‘In The Box’, which meant they had a rather unusual experience following the weekend’s big game!

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McTominay Delivers for Scotland — But Why Is Jude Bellingham Under Attack? Nov 21, 2025

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Was Scott McTominay’s outrageous overhead kick one of the greatest we’ve ever seen as he fires Scotland to their first World Cup in 28 years? And why does it feel like the British media has it out for Jude Bellingham — is this really about football, or is there something more sinister behind the narrative?

The lads dive into Scotland’s historic qualification, the press’ obsession with knocking down rising stars, and whether the entire World Cup qualification system needs a modern overhaul. Plus, a big question: what on earth will Alan do if Sunderland finish inside the Premier League’s Top 4?

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World Cup Special Q&A Nov 19, 2025

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Gary and Micah dive into all things World Cup: Who will Thomas Tuchel choose as England’s starting left and right back? Which moment of brilliance deserves to be called the greatest World Cup goal ever scored? And which legendary side stands out as the best team the tournament has ever seen?

They also look back on their own England debuts and revisit the story behind Micah’s famous dive.

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Antoine Griezmann Special Nov 18, 2025

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Is Antoine Griezmann the greatest player ever to feature under Diego Simeone? And why did his dream move to Barcelona never fully take off?

Gary and Alex dive deep into the highs and lows of Griezmann’s club career, asking whether a World Cup winners’ medal makes up for the absence of a league title. They also revisit his Golden Boot heroics at Euro 2016 and celebrate his remarkable achievements with the French national team.

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England’s Perfect Campaign & Ireland’s Stunning Late Drama Nov 17, 2025

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What are the big decisions facing Thomas Tuchel as England head to the World Cup with a perfect qualifying record? What’s the best formation to get the most out of this incredibly talented England squad? Can the Republic of Ireland kick on from Troy Parrott’s late winner and now make the World Cup this summer?

Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the fun they’ve been having during the international break, as they get a little bit of time off to enjoy themselves.

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