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Battles With Ruud Van Nistelrooy, Turning Down Man United & Wenger’s Magic Nov 01, 2024

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Why could you not trust Ruud van Nistelrooy on the pitch? Was turning down Man United the right decision? How did Arsène Wenger make an immediate impact in his Arsenal revolution?

Gary and Alan are joined by Arsenal legend Martin Keown to discuss his hugely successful career and why he initially left Arsenal because of a dispute over £50.

Buy Martin’s new book ‘On The Edge’ here: https://linktr.ee/martinkeownbook

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Does The Ballon d'Or Really Matter? Oct 30, 2024

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Would the guys rather win the Ballon d'Or or a World Cup Golden Boot? What was the best pre-match team talk they were ever given? Does Big Meeks think Liverpool would be a better side without Mo Salah?

Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss a night of crisps and karaoke with Lionel Ritchie as they answer the best of your listener questions.

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TEN HAG SACKED Oct 28, 2024

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Who should be the next Manchester United manager? Was it a mistake keeping ten Hag this summer? Can Man Utd still attract the biggest managerial names?

Gary, Alan and Micah react to the news of Erik ten Hag’s sacking in our first ever live episode recording.

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Arsenal & Liverpool Show Their Credentials, Palmer Oozes Class & A Dodgy Penalty Decision Sinks Man Utd Oct 28, 2024

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Have Arsenal and Liverpool shown enough to suggest they’ll keep pace with Man City in the title race? How is Chelsea’s set-up really helping get the best out of Cole Palmer? Why were VAR even getting involved in the penalty incident at the end of the Man Utd game?

Gary, Alan and Micah also reflect on Barcelona’s thumping win in El Clásico and discuss whether this signals a true resurgence for the Catalan club.

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Haaland’s Acrobatics, Ballon d’Or Predictions & The Battle To Be The No. 9 Oct 25, 2024

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What magic did Haaland summon for his incredible spinning backheel volley? Is Villa’s rotation up front the secret of their success, or is there room to experiment with both Duran and Watkins? Does Lamine Yamal’s recent form hint at a Messi-like future for the youngster?

Gary, Alan and Micah discuss all the key headlines from Matchday 3 of the Champions League as the English clubs make a fantastic start.

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How To Build The Perfect Footballer Oct 23, 2024

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Is Messi still the best player in the world? Are referees being unfair to Arsenal? Who are Micah and Alan's favourite bands?

Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the likelihood of England winning a major tournament under Thomas Tuchel as they answer the best of your questions.

Guinness makes its own debut as the Official Beer and Non-Alcoholic Beer of the Premier League.

18+ only, please drink responsibly and do not share with anyone under the legal drinking age.

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Liverpool Impress Once Again, Man City Leave It Late & Leicester’s Comeback Stuns Saints Oct 21, 2024

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Should Curtis Jones be a regular starter for Liverpool? Was it the correct call to allow John Stones’ late winner? How do Southampton pick themselves up mentally after throwing away a two-goal lead at home to one of the fellow promoted teams?

Gary, Alan and Micah also reflect on Arsenal’s first loss of the season and whether they have a disciplinary problem or not.

Guinness makes its own debut as the Official Beer and Non-Alcoholic Beer of the Premier League.

18+ only, please drink responsibly and do not share with anyone under the legal drinking age.

Search https://www.guinness.com/en-gb/sport/premier-league today

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Sean Longstaff: The Tougher Side Of Eddie Howe, Big Game Mentality & Newcastle’s Trophy Hunt Oct 18, 2024

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Eddie Howe always seems like such a lovely bloke, but what is his tougher side really like? How do you build the belief to truly compete with the biggest clubs? Do Newcastle need to win a trophy for this period to be seen as successful?

Gary and Alan are joined by Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff to discuss the dream of playing for your boyhood club and what makes Alexander Isak and Sven Botman world-class players.

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Thomas Tuchel: Pep’s Disciple Who Will Have No Problem Making Tough Decisions Oct 17, 2024

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Are Thomas Tuchel and Pep Guardiola more similar than we think? Should we expect to see him drop some of England’s attacking stars? Is winning the World Cup the only way this appointment will be seen as a success?

Gary is joined by German football expert Raphael Honigstein to give us the details on exactly what we can expect from England’s latest managerial appointment.

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Thomas Tuchel: New England Manager Oct 16, 2024

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Thomas Tuchel has signed a deal with The FA to become the new England manager. The 51-year-old German has signed an 18-month contract, starting on January 1st.

Why have the FA opted for a foreign coach? Can Thomas Tuchel be the one to finally find the right balance in this England side? And does his style of play suit tournament football?

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