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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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Spain pip England to World Cup glory, while Tottenham get their club back Aug 21, 2023

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Jimbo, Tim Spiers, Benji Lanyado and Matt Davies-Adams gather together in the studio after Spain win the World Cup in Sydney and after another enthralling Premier League weekend.

It’s the Spanish who overcome all their off-field troubles to secure the biggest prize in women’s football. Did Sarina Wiegman shoot herself in the foot with her substitutions?

In the Premier League, Chelsea suffer their first defeat under Mauricio Pochettino at the hands of West Ham. An impressive outing for Sterling but less so for Caicedo.

Tottenham overcome Man United with the fans falling in love with Ange Postecoglou and the team once again. But it’s a miserable weekend for Everton and Wolves who face off next weekend.

Plus Liverpool’s defending, the non-celebration and who looked like they’d lost all their possessions in a house fire?

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RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Spain win the Women’s World Cup, with Laia Cervello Herrero (04.30)

• PART 2a: West Ham 3-1 Chelsea (17.00)

• PART 2b: Aston Villa 4-0 Everton (26.00)

• PART 3a: Tottenham 2-0 Man Utd (32 .00)

• PART 3b: Man City 1-0 Newcastle (38.00)

• PART 3c: Wolves 1-4 Brighton (40.00)

• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (45.00)

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Can Newcastle finally win at the Etihad? Can the Lionesses become world champions? Aug 17, 2023

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Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and a down under Daniel Storey feast their eyes upon a mouthwatering football weekend.

Newcastle have never won a league game at the Etihad but this might be their best chance for some time as the red-hot Magpies take on a De Bruyne-less Manchester City. The Athletic's George Caulkin explains more.

Chelsea add two more expensive central midfielders to their ranks. Hear why they need Caicedo and Lavia to hit the ground running now.And it’s been a busy week for Man United on and off the pitch.

England take on Spain in the final of the Women’s World Cup final in Sydney on Sunday, with Sarina’s side seemingly untouchable as they grasp immortality.

Plus Everton’s signings system and the best ways to throw a strop

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Man City v Newcastle preview with George Caulkin (03.45)

• PART 2a: West Ham v Chelsea preview (22.00)

• PART 2b: Liverpool v Bournemouth preview (30.00)

• PART 3: A busy week at Man United (35.00)

• PART 4a: The rest of the Premier League weekend (48.00)

• PART 4b: Women’s World Cup final preview (53.00)

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Mbappe stays, Kane & Bellingham debut and Serie A returns Aug 15, 2023

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It’s the return of the Euro pod with Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens serving up the continental football chat.

Kylian Mbappe appears to be staying at PSG for the next couple of years after all. Luis Enrique’s new team will be looking for him to finish one of the thousand passes they’re putting together.

Harry Kane debuts for Bayern Munich but Thomas Tuchel and many others are worried about just how fragile the team appear to be after a Super Cup humbling by Leipzig.

It’s a scoring debut for Jude Bellingham in La Liga as the physicality of Real Madrid comes to the fore. Atletico are looking good but Barcelona take part in the dullest Spanish game ever.

And while Luciano Spalletti looks set to replace Roberto Mancini as Italy manager, we look ahead to the new Serie A season with a title race that’s too close to call.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend (03.00)

• PART 2: Kane’s Bayern lose to Leipzig (07.00)

• PART 3: Bellingham brilliant, Barca boring (20.00)

• PART 4: Neymar goes and Mbappe stays at PSG (33.00)

• PART 5a: Mancini resigns as Italy manager (45.00)

• PART 5b: Serie A season preview (41.00)

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Chelsea look refreshed while Newcastle look relentless Aug 13, 2023

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Jimbo, Jay Harris, Sasha Goryunov and Matt Davies-Adams gather in the studio to cast an eye over the opening weekend of the Premier League season.

Chelsea and Liverpool contest yet another draw but it’s a more encouraging afternoon for Mauricio Pochettino in his first game as Blues boss.

It’s a point for Tottenham too in their first game of the post-Kane era with Bissouma in particular like a new signing at Brentford.

Newcastle are the big winners of the weekend, hammering and exposing Villa. What could they achieve with a full season of Isak at their disposal?

Plus Roy gets rough and Brighton take the Pervis.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool (04.00)

• PART 2a: Burnley 0-3 Man City (13.00)

• PART 2b: Newcastle 5-1 Aston Villa (17.00)

• PART 2c: Arsenal 2-1 Nottingham Forest (23.00)

• PART 3a: Aussie shoot-out rules (30.00)

• PART 3b: Spurs begin life after Kane with a draw at Brentford (33.00)

• PART 3c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (41.00)

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Previewing the Premier League season - will it contain Kane? Aug 10, 2023

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Premier League opening day is upon us and Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Tim Spiers and Adrian Clarke are in The Athletic studio with their preview faces on.

Spurs are about to enter another campaign but is Harry Kane about to exit Spurs as the club accepts the latest offer from Bayern Munich?

What can we expect this season from the promoted trio of Burnley, Sheffield United and Luton?

Why are West Ham the hardest team to predict and what on Earth is happening at Wolves who replace Julen Lopetegui with Gary O’Neil less than a week before their opening fixture?

Plus San Siro, snakes and the team most likely to go through 3 managers in the next 12 months.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Tottenham accept Bayern’s bid for Kane (01.30)

• PART 1b: Happy new Premier League season (06.00)

• PART 2: A look at Luton, Burnley and Villa (12.00)

• PART 3a: West Ham - the hardest team to predict? (25.30)

• PART 3b: What is going on at Wolves? (32.00)

• PART 4a: Your tweets (39.00)

• PART 4b: The rest of the weekend’s fixtures (47.00)

• PART 4c: Predicting the top 4 and bottom 3 (51.00)

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