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Will Arsenal lose at Goodison again? Will Man United lose to Brighton again? Sep 14, 2023

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The Premier League is back and so is Jimbo, alongside Natalie Gedra, Charlie Eccleshare and Benji Lanyado in a packed studio.

Arsenal travel to their bogey ground Goodison Park this weekend while we hear why the returning Pep Guardiola should be worried about West Ham. And Man United host a Brighton side that have beaten them in three successive league meetings.

We revisit the trials and tribulations of Maguire and Richarlison this international break.

Plus Swindon Town 93/94 and the correct number of exclamation marks.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: West Ham v Man City preview (04.30)

• PART 1b: Everton v Arsenal preview (15.45)

• PART 2: Man United v Brighton and Spurs v Sheffield Utd previews (23.00)

• PART 3: Neymar, Richarlison and Maguire - the international break (34.00)

• PART 4: Swindon Town and the rest of the Premier League weekend (52.00)

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Flick fired as Germany manager while Scotland look well set for Southgate’s England Sep 10, 2023

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Matt Davies-Adams is in the hot seat, alongside Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers, Adrian Clarke and many more in the midst of a dramatic international break.

Hansi Flick is sacked as Germany manager, with a home Euros looming next summer. Raphael Honigstein and Seb Stafford-Bloor discuss why and what next?

England are held in Ukraine with some of Gareth Southgate’s decisions called into question again. Is he a good enough coach to lead the Three Lions to glory at Euro 2024? Will England come unstuck against Scott McTominay’s Scotland on Tuesday?

Luciano Spalletti’s debut as Italy manager sees them slip up in Skopje. James Horncastle has more.

Elsewhere on the international scene, Neymar is Brazil’s all-time top scorer, Lamine Yamal is the future and Luxembourg are legit.

Plus Arsenal’s Champions League heartache, some worldies at Mansfield and a last-ditch abandonment at Scunthorpe.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Ukraine 1-1 England (03.00)

• PART 2a: Cyrus 0-3 Scotland (23.00)

• PART 2b: Hansi Flick sacked by Germany (30.00)

• PART 3a: Spalletti’s Italy debut ends in disappointment (37.00)

• PART 3b: Portugal are perfect, Luxembourg are legit (44.00)

• PART 3c: Yamal and Morata star for Spain (49.00)

• PART 4a: Neymar and Antony in the news (51.00)

• PART 4b: The best of the rest in club football (57.00)

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Henderson, Scotland and Brazil - the international break is here Sep 07, 2023

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It’s Jimbo, Jack Lang, Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams all together in the same studio, ready to feast upon another international weekend.

Rampant England face Rebrov’s Ukraine in Euro qualifier action. Iryna Koziupa joins us from Kyiv to discuss Ukraine’s chances.

Gareth Southgate’s side will then face 1872 rivals Scotland, as Jordan Campbell helps us discuss a side on the verge of Euro qualification again.

Elsewhere, you should have your eyes on Kazakhstan and Kansas City while Brazil have a new interim manager as they kick off World Cup qualification for 2026.

Plus Jordan Henderson and Andy Carroll. Both in the news this week.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Thank you Wikipedia (01.00)

• PART 1b: Euro qualifying update - games to look out for (04.00)

• PART 2a: Ukraine v England preview with Iryna Koziupa (16.00)

• PART 2b: Jordan Henderson and Andy Carroll in the news (27.00)

• PART 3: Scottish hopes with Jordan Campbell (35.00)

• PART 4: The latest from Wales and Brazil (49.00)

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Bellingham love affair continues while it’s worrying times for Dortmund, Roma and Lyon Sep 05, 2023

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Jimbo, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Raphael Honigstein are back to review the continental club action.

Champions Napoli lose, Milan and Inter top Serie A while it’s the relegation zone for Roma. Does Jose Mourinho continue to be teflon in the capital?

Leverkusen are on fire in the Bundesliga as they prepare to face Bayern after the international break. But where has all the stardust gone at Dortmund?

Some of it’s in Madrid as Jude Bellingham scores yet again for Real in their bow at the revamped Bernabeu.

And Lyon are given a drubbing by PSG and then a dressing down by their ultras as they slip to the very bottom of Ligue 1.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.00)

• PART 2: Napoli lose while Roma are in the bottom three (08.45)

• PART 3: Rock bottom Lyon thrashed by PSG (25.00)

• PART 4: Reaction to some draws (39.00)

• PART 5: Leaders Leverkusen in the goals again (45.00)

• PART 6: Bellingham strikes again for Real (61.00)

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Arsenal show their personality, with Son, Ferguson and Sancho also in the headlines Sep 04, 2023

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Jimbo welcomes Raphael Honigstein, Daniel Storey and Liam Tharme into the pod after a riveting round 4 in the Premier League.

Arsenal overcome Man United at the Emirates but it’s still not clicking for Kai Havertz or his team-mates. And what next for Jason Sancho after his public spat with Erik ten Hag?

Liverpool thrash Villa as we discuss what Gravenberch will bring and what Szoboszlai is currently bringing.

Evan Ferguson brings goals, as do Postecoglou’s Tottenham, while Pochettino is in danger of dealing with all the same problems as Potter did at Stamford Bridge.

Plus Bayern’s deadline day and the Boss in New Jersey.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Arsenal 3-1 Man United (04.00)

• PART 2: Crystal Palace 3-2 Wolves & Liverpool 3-0 Villa (19.00)

• PART 3a: Chelsea 0-1 Forest (29.00)

• PART 3b: Brighton 3-1 Newcastle (38.00)

• PART 4a: Burnley 2-5 Tottenham (45.00)

• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (50.00)

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Arsenal battle Man United, fun Villa head to Anfield and Luton’s big night arrives Aug 31, 2023

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It’s Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Carl Anka and Jay Harris in attendance ahead of another prestige Premier League weekend.

Arsenal host Man United with both clubs looking to avoid heading into the international break in mini-crisis. Will Havertz keep his place and how will ten Hag handle these injuries?

Liverpool v Aston Villa threatens to be the most exciting game of the weekend with a Moussa Diaby-inspired Villa against a depleted Liverpool backline. And on the other side of Merseyside, it’s an immediate scoring start for Beto at Everton.

Luton stage the first ever Premier League game at Kenilworth Road on Friday night against high-flying West Ham. We try not to patronise Hatters fan Alex Brodie of The Athletic.

And the panel enjoy the prospect of Ansu Fati to Brighton and try to wrap their heads around Cole Palmer to Chelsea.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Zip wires, the fixture computer and will.i.am (02.00)

• PART 2: Arsenal v Man United preview (09.00)

• PART 3a: Liverpool v Villa preview (21.00)

• PART 3b: Crystal Palace v Wolves & Sheffield Utd v Everton previews (27.00)

• PART 4: Brighton v Newcastle preview (50.00)

• PART 5a: The rest of the Premier League weekend (38.00)

• PART 5b: The first ever PL game at Kenilworth Road (47.00)

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Lukaku reunites with Mourinho, Yamal lights up La Liga and Pulisic does it again Aug 29, 2023

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The Euro crew of Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are back in a busy week on and off the pitch.

Some big moves in the last week of the transfer window with PSG attempting to squeeze Kolo Muani into a packed frontline. Plus Romelu Lukaku is set for a reunion with Jose Mourinho. Is this one last big roll of the dice at Roma for Mourinho?

In Spain, Barca’s wonderkid Lamine Yamal is dominating headlines on the back pages while Luis Rubiales continues to take the headlines on the front pages.

Harry Kane scores a brace on his home debut in the Bundesliga for Bayern. But could Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen be the big challengers for the title this season?

Plus Christopher Nolan and the unstoppable force of globalisation.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Nolan and the moment of the weekend (04.30)

• PART 2: Ligue 1 latest and multi-club ownership (11.30)

• PART 3: La Liga update and the Rubiales saga rolls on (29.00)

• PART 4: Deadline Day looms (44.00)

• PART 5: Serie A update (50.00)

• PART 6: Bundesliga bulletin (66.00)

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Liverpool and West Ham defy the odds as Everton stay rock bottom Aug 27, 2023

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Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Jon Mackenzie bring you red-hot analysis of a remarkable against-all-odds Premier League weekend.

Darwin Nuñez inspired Liverpool to an unlikely win from a man down and a goal down at Newcastle. Did Eddie Howe get it wrong with his substitutions? And how good is Anthony Gordon going to be this season?

West Ham upset Brighton at the Amex in a classic example of Moyes-ball. But how will they integrate Mohammed Kudus?

Arsenal throw away two points against 10-man Fulham. Hear why Kai Havertz is bearing the brunt of the fan fury. And things get bleaker for Everton in their defeat at home to Wolves.

Plus Man United chaos, the Rubiales saga and Robbie’s ode to Ange.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool (06.00)

• PART 2a: Sheffield United 1-2 Man City (19.30)

• PART 2b: Brighton 1-3 West Ham (22.30)

• PART 2c: Arsenal 2-2 Fulham (29.00)

• PART 3a: Everton 0-1 Wolves (38.00)

• PART 3b: Man United 3-2 Nottingham Forest (43.00)

• PART 4a: The rest of the Premier League weekend (49.00)

• PART 4b: The Rubiales saga (55.00)

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Liverpool’s defence to be tested at Newcastle, as a basement battle looms at Goodison Aug 24, 2023

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Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Caoimhe O’Neill into the studio ahead of another intriguing Premier League weekend.

Liverpool’s worrying defence head to St James Park to take on top 4 rivals Newcastle while on Merseyside, Everton host Wolves in what’s been a miserable week for the Toffees.

There’s hope for the Hatters as Luton travel to Stamford Bridge and there’s some love for league leaders Brighton and in particular, Kaoru Mitoma.

Elsewhere, is it a bit early for Arsenal to be hanging on this much? And has Casemiro been on the Calippos?

Plus the biggest question posed on the pod, which is better - Home Alone or Home Alone 2?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Trust the process (01.30)

• PART 2: Newcastle v Liverpool preview / Home Alone review (05.30)

• PART 3a: Everton v Wolves preview (18.00)

• PART 3b: Chelsea v Luton preview (24.00)

• PART 4: Arsenal, Brighton and Man City look to remain perfect (32.00)

• PART 5: The rest of the Premier League weekend (47.00)

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Dream debuts for Kane and Pulisic as Lyon endure nightmare start Aug 22, 2023

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It’s Jimbo and the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo as we get fully underway across the continent.

Harry Kane scores and assists on his Bundesliga bow but is it what he brings off the pitch that will most benefit Bayern this season?

Milan impress on Serie A’s opening weekend thanks to Captain America but Juventus are the team that look like they really mean business.

PSG are still winless under Luis Enrique, even with Kylian Mbappe back on the scoresheet. But it could be worse, they could be Laurent Blanc’s Lyon.

Bellingham and Yamal light up La Liga but it’s the conduct of Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales after Spain’s World Cup win that dominates the headlines.

And we remember Carlo Mazzone, Guardiola’s former manager, who passed away this weekend.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend (01.30)

• PART 2: Kane inspires Bayern on Bundesliga opening weekend (05.30)

• PART 3: Milan and Juventus lay down markers in Serie A (18.00)

• PART 4: La Liga latest and the Rubiales fall-out continues (29.00)

• PART 5: Monaco top, Lyon in crisis (40.00)

• PART 6: Remembering Carlo Mazzone (48.00)

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