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Thierry Henry: Lionel Messi, Wenger v Guardiola & Arteta’s Arsenal - From The Archives Nov 13, 2025

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Today’s episode is a trip into the archives, as we look back at a fascinating chat with Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.

Gary, Alan and Micah hear about which Premier League player is the only one to come close to Lionel Messi and who Thierry thinks is the better manager, Arsene Wenger or Pep Guardiola. The French superstar also discusses Arsenal under Mikel Arteta and whether they can finally go all the way.

This interview was originally done with Thierry in October 2023.

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CARLO ANCELOTTI: Coaching the World’s Best, Five Champions Leagues Titles & The Truth About Jude Bellingham Nov 12, 2025

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Who are the best players Carlo Ancelotti has played and worked with in his incredible career? What's his secret to being so successful in the Champions League? Why are some of the rumours about Jude Bellingham so wrong?

Gary is joined by the coolest man in football and current Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about life at the top of world football. They discuss what it takes to manage the biggest egos in the game, and how Carlo has evolved his style to keep winning trophies as football continues to change.

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Barcelona Close The Gap as Real Madrid Fail To Score Again Nov 11, 2025

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Robert Lewandowski and Marcus Rashford come together to put four past Celta Vigo. Real Madrid fail to score for the second time in a week, can Trent Alexander-Arnold be the answer to bringing goals back into the team?

Gary and Alex also discuss Antoine Griezmann scoring 3 goals in 2 games and not having a starting place in the Atletico team, is there life in the old dog yet?

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Pep Closes The Gap On Arsenal, Micah Blanks On FPL & Liverpool Take Two Steps Back Nov 10, 2025

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Man City celebrate Pep’s 1000th game with a big win over Slot’s questionable Liverpool and Gary & Micah wonder how big a difference Van Dijk’s goal would have been? Micah also vents his frustrations after a shocking weekend of FPL and the affect it’s having on Gary’s life!

With Arsenal dropping points to Sunderland the question is, are Arsenal still in control or has Man City’s recent form put them just above them?

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"The Destructive” Conor Bradley, Are There A Lack Of Flair Players & Alan Shearer The Traitor Nov 07, 2025

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Did Trent Alexander-Arnold’s spot on the bench inspire Conor Bradley to produce another Man of the Match display against Real Madrid? The lads debate whether today’s tactics and athletes are squeezing out the mavericks that used to light up the game and, more importantly, whether we might see Alan Shearer on The Traitors next year.

Gary, Alan and Micah also break down Dan Burn and Micky van de Ven’s brilliant goals, and ask the big question: just how many would Erling Haaland bag against Barcelona’s famous high line?

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Inside The Mind Of Pep, Keeping Up With CR7 & International Glory Nov 05, 2025

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Alex Aljoe is joined by Aymeric Laporte, who opens up about his bizarre first 24 hours at Manchester City and how Pep Guardiola’s tactical genius shaped him into a key part of the iconic ‘Centurions’ team. He reflects on the influence of club legends like Sergio Agüero, David Silva, and Vincent Kompany, and what it was really like being part of that golden era.

Laporte also delves into his decision to switch national teams, the reaction from critics, and how it felt to lift the European Championship trophy with Spain’s exciting new generation of stars.

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Rashford Shines Again, King Jude & Griezmann Hits 200 Nov 04, 2025

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Why is Marcus Rashford thriving in a super talented Barcelona side? Why are the fans in Madrid heralding the ‘rebirth of King Jude’ Bellingham after his injury? How will Antoine Griezmann adapt to his new role as impact sub at Atlético Madrid after scoring his 200th La Liga goal?

Gary and Alex also discuss Villarreal’s sparkling form, as the Yellow Submarine thump Rayo Vallecano.

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Haaland The Robot, The Rice Is Right & What Next For Wolves? Nov 03, 2025

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Can the partnership between Haaland and Cherki take the Norwegian superstar to another level? Why is Declan Rice the key to giving Arsenal so much control? Who do Wolves turn to next after sacking Vitor Pereira following an eighth defeat in ten league games this season?

Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss an important win for Liverpool after Arne Slot’s gamble in midweek and a worrying performance from Spurs.

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Arsenal’s Historic Form, Liverpool’s Crisis & Max Dowman Shines Again Oct 31, 2025

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What can Arsenal achieve this season after becoming the first team in top-flight history to win six games in a single month without conceding a goal? Meanwhile, is Arne Slot starting to feel the pressure after Liverpool were thumped by Crystal Palace? Their sixth defeat in seven matches.

The lads also discuss another standout performance from 15-year-old Max Dowman, and reflect on what they were doing at that age.

Gary, Alan & Micah look back at all the key moments from the Carabao Cup 4th round fixtures

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Ivan Rakitić: Playing With MSN & Scoring In The Champions League Final Oct 29, 2025

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Alex Aljoe sits down with Ivan Rakitić to reflect on his incredible career — from playing alongside MSN during Barcelona’s golden era to sharing the pitch with Luka Modrić for over 15 years with Croatia. Rakitić also gives his thoughts on the next generation of Barcelona talent and what makes this current team so exciting to watch

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