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Man Utd disappoint, Everton joy & will Fulham get relegated? Sep 08, 2026

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A late draw for Everton with Manchester United, another win for Manchester City, this time against Coventry City, a troubling defeat for Fulham against Crystal Palace and a smash & grab draw for Newcastle United against AFC Bournemouth were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.

This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Kaya Kaynak, Reuben Pinder & Thom Harris and is produced by Steve Hankey.

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00:00 - a hellooooo! Intro

06:34 - Everton level late against Man Utd

23:52 - THE RONDO

30:37 - a quick break

30:39 - Manchester City defeat Coventry City

41:09 - Points Are Bad update!

43:00 - More Man City, some Coventry

49:19 - Crystal Palace turn Fulham upside down

1:02:39 - a quick break

1:02:41 - Newcastle Utd peg back Bournemouth

1:16:36 - A Spurs quiz!

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Arsenal Remind Everyone Why They're Champions, Chelsea Stumble & Mourinho's Real Madrid Lose Sep 06, 2026

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Goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard helped Arsenal to an impressive comeback victory over Chelsea, who themselves again went ahead inside the first five minute.

Are Arsenal fun to watch now? Does this game answer our questions about whether Chelsea can be title contenders? And how are Real Madrid getting on under Jose Mourinho?

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Ring for Analysis: Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid Rebuild Sep 05, 2026

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Jose Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid has seen the club invest €260million in the squad this summer. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Mario Cortegana, to look at the changes at the Bernabeu and if the normal rules of football apply to the world’s most valuable club. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7555807/2026/09/02/jose-mourinho-real-madrid-transfer-window-rebuild/

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Rating Arsenal's transfer window, Everton fiasco & Man City's new midfield Sep 03, 2026

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The chaotic or coherent transfer activity of Arsenal, Eveton, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.

This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Jack Pitt-Brooke & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey.

00:00 - A dead tree intro

05:15 - How did Arsenal fare in the transfer window?

26:34 - a quick break

26:35 - THE RONDO

35:39 - Everton window and ownership situation

50:44 - How did Tottenham fare in the transfer window?

01:03:46 - another break

01:03:48 - How did Man City fare in the transfer window?

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Man Utd's mentality, why Spurs will be fine & Newcastle aura Sep 01, 2026

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Manchester United’s victory over Ipswich Town, another win for Hull City, a statement away win for Newcastle United over Tottenham Hotspur, another draw for Liverpool, this time against Nottingham Forest plus Manchester City putting four past Crystal Palace

were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.

This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Colin Millar, Reuben Pinder & Thom Harris and is produced by Steve Hankey.

00:00 - a tigerish intro

04:20 - Man Utd triumph over the Tractor Boys

21:51 - We lose our way significantly

24:33 - Another win for Hull City!

32:24 - a quick break

32:26 - THE RONDO

42:27 - Newcastle beat Tottenham!

00:55 - Newcastle’s quick progress in new era

01:00:55 - another break

01:00:57 - Liverpool draw again, this time to Forest

01:14:08 - Man City punish Crystal Palace

01:19:52 - after 2 games, who is going down??

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Xabi Alonso's Chelsea & Premier League Tactical Chaos! Aug 30, 2026

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Xabi Alonso's Chelsea beat Brighton 4-3 in an entertaining game at Stamford Bridge this weekend, scoring three inside the first half. However, they finished the game with 26% possession, their lowest such statistic at home in 15 years. So, is this confirmation that the Premier League's tactical meta has shifted? Joe Devine is joined by Jon Mackenzie and Kaya Kaynak to discuss this, as well as Chelsea's changes of a title challenge this season.

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Ring for Analysis: Aston Villa Implosion Aug 29, 2026

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For the second season in a row, Aston Villa have had a tough start to their campaign. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Jacob Tanswell, which explores whether the instability at Villa Park is a real issue, or if there are reasons to be hopeful. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7533338/2026/08/24/aston-villa-premier-league-brighton-watkins-emery/

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Barcola to Liverpool, Chelsea’s Alonso debut & Fulham’s new era! Aug 27, 2026

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Bradley Barcola’s in principle move to Liverpool, the early signs of progress for Chelsea under Xabi Alonso, a new era at Fulham and the prospects for Crystal Palace were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.

This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Jack Collins & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.

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00:00 - A ptotemic intro

05:27 - Liverpool near Barcola signing

18:08 - Chelsea’s first competitive game under Xabi Alonso

35:45 - a quick break

35:47 - THE RONDO

43:07 - Fulham’s new era!

01:06:46 - another break

01:06:48 Perilous times for Palace?

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Man Utd & Spurs lose, Liverpool & City escape & Arsenal win - The Premier League is back Aug 25, 2026

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Manchester United’s defeat to Hull City, Brentford’s demolition of Tottenham Hotspur, a lively draw between Newcastle United and Liverpool, Manchester City’s comeback draw against AFC Bournemouth AND Arsenal’s comprehensive victory over Coventry City were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.

This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Kaya Kaynak, Jon Mackenzie & Thom Harris and is produced by Steve Hankey.

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00:00 - an intro with legs crossed

05:34 - Hull City defeat Man Utd

23:20 - Brentford bowl over Tottenham

36:36 - a quick break

36:38 - THE RONDO - but also diaries and pickle

44:01 - Newcastle & Liverpool share the spoils!

01:00:40 - another break

01:00:42 - Man City make a late comeback against Bournemouth

01:09:58 - Arsenal cruise against Coventry City

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Ring for Analysis: How Pep Guardiola Haunts Football Aug 22, 2026

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Pep Guardiola may be out of football, but his influence is everywhere. Joe and Jon reverse roles for this performance of Ring for Analysis as Jon reads the introduction to his book, The Spectre of Pep: How Guardiola Haunts Modern Football Tactics, which is out now. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spectre-Pep-Guardiola-Football-Tactics/dp/1399631896

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