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Rio is joined by Ste Howson and Joel Beya to react to the end of the Premier League season - including why Bruno Fernandes deserves to be Player of the Year and why Rio believes his numbers alongside better attacking players next season could be “a madness”.The trio also discuss Michael Carrick’s future at Manchester United, the scale of the rebuild still needed at Old Trafford and whether signing Robert Lewandowski on a free transfer would actually make sense for the club.Arsenal’s title-winning season is another obvious talking point, with Rio insisting Mikel Arteta deserves enormous credit for surviving years of criticism and finally ending Manchester City’s dominance.There’s also a brilliant debate around Pep Guardiola’s legacy and why Rio still believes Sir Alex Ferguson remains the greatest manager of all time.Plus the lads hand out their end-of-season awards, react to Aston Villa’s guard of honour - Rio says why Mohamed Salah showed exactly how those moments should be handled and there’s some hints about some huge plans for the summer and the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal are Premier League champions at last. After 22 years of waiting, Mikel Arteta’s side finally get over the line following Manchester City’s draw at Bournemouth. Gary and Alan break down how Arsenal ignored the pressure, silenced the doubters, and delivered when it mattered most. The guys also react to the growing reports that Pep Guardiola could be set to leave Manchester City, discussing the legacy he leaves behind and the enormous impact he’s had on English football, not just on the Premier League, but the game as a whole. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football. One platform. Full customer context. Real growth. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta Visit squarespace.com/football to save 10% off your first purchase of a website/domain. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Sam Dalling as Manchester City drop points at Bournemouth to hand the Premier League title to Arsenal. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Das größte Spiel der Vereinsgeschichte: SC Freiburg steht heute Abend in Istanbul im Finale der Europa League – gegen Aston Villa und Trainer Unai Emery, der diesen Wettbewerb viermal gewonnen hat. Wir schauen auf das Endspiel und fragen: Ist da wirklich was drin für den Sport-Club? Außerdem: Pep Guardiola verlässt Manchester City nach zehn Jahren und sechs Meisterschaften – das Ende einer Ära. Dazu: Warum David Blacha von Elversberg zum BVB wechselt, und warum Neymar tatsächlich noch mal bei einer Weltmeisterschaft auflaufen könnte. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fortuna Düsseldorf ist Drittligist! Im spektakulären Zweitliga-Saisonfinale gingen die Fortunen mit 0:3 in Fürth unter – doch die Saison wurde nicht am letzten Spieltag entschieden. Welche grundsätzlichen Fehler liegen dem Absturz zugrunde? Und wie kann es jetzt besser werden? Außerdem: Pep Guardiola steht bei Manchester City vor dem Rücktritt. Warum? Ihr habt Feedback und Anregungen zu kicker Daily? Schreibt es gerne in die Kommentare oder an [email protected] Artikel: Nagelsmann macht Neuer offenbar zur Nummer 1 Kommentar (k+): Fortunas Klassiker: Grandios an sich selbst gescheitert Artikel: Guardiola vor Rücktritt bei Manchester City

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Dan Bardell and Ewan Murray to discuss Manchester City’s FA Cup win and Celtic’s chaotic title celebrations. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Ganz frisch und aktuell kommt diese Ausgabe aus dem Ofen und bringt coole Themen mit sich. Wir sind im absoluten Endstadium dieser Saison und fast alle Ligameisterschaften wurden vergeben, bis auf eine ganz wichtige. Die Premier League sucht seinen Meister und dieser wird zwischen Arsenal und Manchester City ermittelt werden. Die "Gunners" auf der Suche nach der ersten Meisterschaft seit 2004! City hingegen will nach einem Jahr Pause wieder ganz oben stehen. 2 Punkte trennen die beiden Teams mit zwei Spieltagen die noch ausstehen. Bei den anderen Ligen ist es am Ende wie gehabt. Die Bayern und Paris sorgen für deutliche Verhältnisse und auch Inter und Barcelona machen es deutlich, wer im Moment daheim die beste Mannschaft ist. Außerdem sprechen wir natürlich über das baldige Champions League Finale und haben eine Kuriosität mitgebracht aus Southampton. Spygate 2.0 in England vor dem Play-Off im Wembley. All das und noch viel mehr in der neuesten Ausgabe des Halbzeit-Podcast! 🎥 Folgt uns auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@halbzeitpodcast 📷 Folgt uns auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halbzeitpodcast/  Haltet Ausschau nach weiteren Folgen in Zukunft! 

Huge controversy at the London Stadium as Arsenal snatch a massive three points away to West Ham. The Hammers thought they had rescued a dramatic injury-time equaliser, only for VAR to rule it out after a lengthy review. Was it the correct decision, and could VAR ultimately decide the Premier League title race? Meanwhile, Manchester City kept the pressure on with a win over Brentford to remain five points behind with a game in hand. But has that costly draw against Everton F.C. already sealed their fate? Elsewhere, Gary, Alan & Micah discuss AFC Bournemouth’s incredible rise towards Champions League football and debate whether Andoni Iraola is making the right decision by leaving at the end of the season. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester City sit five points behind Arsenal, and after Monday night’s draw with Everton, their fate is no longer in their own hands. Are Arsenal now on the brink of their first league title in over 20 years, and could they go even further by achieving immortality with a historic Premier League and Champions League double? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football. (fuse march question) Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester City staged another comeback, beating Southampton in the FA Cup semi-final to set up a showdown with Chelsea as they chase their second domestic trophy of the season. With silverware already in sight, the big question looms, are we witnessing the early signs of yet another City treble? And what is it about Guardiola’s side that makes them so relentless when it matters most? Meanwhile, Arsenal secured a crucial win against Newcastle to stay top of the league, but the performance raised concerns. Despite getting the result, their lack of creativity is becoming hard to ignore. Can they grind out victories in the run-in, or will their attacking struggles cost them the title? Down at the bottom, the relegation battle is heating up. All three teams fighting for survival picked up vital wins, leaving the table unchanged but the tension higher than ever. With momentum building across the board, who has what it takes to stay up, and who’s destined to drop? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football. Visit squarespace.com/football to save 10% off your first purchase of a website/domain. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Lucy Ward to discuss the latest in the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

MANCHESTER CITY schlägt ARSENAL im ETIHAD mit 2:1. Plötzlich stehen die GUNNERS mit dem Rücken zur Wand. Verspielen sie den lang ersehnten PREMIER-LEAGUE-Titel doch noch? Darüber spricht die BOHNDESLIGA-Crew nach dem phänomenalen Spitzenspiel der englischen PREMIER LEAGUE! Nils, Etienne, Tobi und Niko analysieren die Partie in allen Einzelheiten. Hätte Kai Havertz der Mann des Spiels werden müssen? Und wie gut ist bitte Rayan Cherki? Auf jeden Fall wird es jetzt eng für ARSENAL, die unbedingt etwas für ihr Torverhältnis tun müssen. Aber gelingt das der vorsichtigen Elf von Mikel Arteta? Immerhin muss sie nicht um den Klassenerhalt bangen. Dieses Schicksal erleidet TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR. Geht es für den Spitzenverein zurück in die CHAMPIONSHIP? Außerdem werfen wir einen Blick auf das Pokalfinale in Spanien, wo ein Außenseiter überraschend den Titel holen konnte. Holt euch eure Dosis internationalen Fußball in dieser brandneuen Folge BOHNDESLIGA INTERNATIONAL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Herzlich willkommen zu einer neuen Ausgabe vom Germangunners Podcast. In dieser Ausgabe blicken wir auf einen frustrierenden Nachmittag im Ethiad Stadium für Arsenal mit der Niederlage bei Manchester City. Eine der besten Leistungen der letzten Wochen wurde nicht belohnt. Torabschlüsse vermissten das letzte Quäntchen Glück. Trotzdem schmerzt die Niederlage enorm, weil der Titelkampf nun offener denn je ist. Wir analysieren und blicken ausführlich auf das Restprogramm von uns und von City. Wir freuen uns wie immer über Lob, Kritik, Fragen und Anregungen, gerne direkt hier unter diesem Beitrag oder gerne auch per E-Mail. Hier könnt ihr den Podcast direkt downloaden. Hier per Apple Podcasts beziehen oder hier per RSS Feed. Wir sind auch bei Spotify vertreten. Klassisch hört ihr einfach über die Website rein. #COYG Felix&Chris

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and John Brewin to discuss a wild weekend in the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Rio is joined by two former captains of Manchester United, Ryan Giggs and Patrice Evra to analyse everything that’s happened at the club this season and look ahead to what needs to be put in place ahead of the next campaign.After Cole Palmer said he was happy at his club as long as there was Champions League football and Manchester United inflicted a damaging defeat in their pursuit of European football, Giggs has his say on whether Carrick should sign Cole Palmer from Chelsea.Evra warns the Manchester United hierarchy that they are in danger of “becoming Chelsea” if they don’t give Michael Carrick the job following his successful interim period in charge. Giggs also praises Carrick for the job that he’s done and comments on former team mates’ negativity around his appointment.The trio also look at the title run-in and the differences between Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola and their approach to this crucial time of the season.Giggs picks out his favourite wingers in today’s game and Evra reveals how he developed the relationship with Giggs and why the club legend is his “favourite” player that he played with.OrRio is joined by two former captains of Manchester United, Ryan Giggs and Patrice Evra to analyse everything that’s happened at the club this season and look at the title race.After Arsenal couldn’t get past Manchester City in their crucial match - Evra details what he thinks the problems are at the club and Giggs details how Mikel Arteta should look to overcome them in the remaining games.Evra almost walks out of the recording when discussing Theo Walcott’s comparison of the ’08 Man Utd team with the current Arsenal side and Rio asks whether Bruno Fernandes would get a start in any of Gigg’s teams from his time at the club.After Cole Palmer said he was happy at his club as long as there was Champions League football and Manchester United inflicted a damaging defeat in their pursuit of European football, Giggs has his say on whether Carrick should sign Cole Palmer from Chelsea.Evra warns the Manchester United hierarchy that they are in danger of “becoming Chelsea” if they don’t give Michael Carrick the job following his successful interim period in charge. Giggs also praises Carrick for the job that he’s done and comments on former team mates’ negativity around his appointment.📚 Chapters00:00 Rio Presents w/Giggs and Evra04:27 Carrick's Managerial Role07:55 Manager Candidates Debate ️10:50 Man United Squad Depth Needs13:01 Man United Player Expectations15:12 Man United Player Character18:08 Kobbie Mainoo's Potential20:53 Casemiro's United Tenure24:22 Ryan Giggs: A Role Model27:30 Bruno Fernandes' Impact30:57 Momentum in Sports Leagues35:12 Arteta's Critical Season Test37:31 Dembele's Unique Skill Set40:33 France's Talented Squad DepthSubscribe: http://bit.ly/15QO9WERio Ferdinand Presents: rioferdinandpresents.comRio Ferdinand Presents Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Twitter/X: https://x.com/RioMeetsRio Ferdinand Presents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Twitter/X: https://x.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RioFerdinandOfficialRio Ferdinand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdy5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester City edge Arsenal at the Etihad to move within three points, with a game in hand. Mikel Arteta tweaked his tactics to be more on the front foot, but is it too little, too late? Pep Guardiola and City, on the other hand, now look to be in the driving seat, with a very real chance of securing another treble. Elsewhere, the race for European football is tighter than ever, with just three points separating 6th and 12th. Who will secure a place in Europe next season? At the bottom, there was late heartbreak for Spurs as Brighton snatched an equaliser in the dying seconds, leaving Tottenham favourites to go down. Serious questions remain about Spurs’ game management at 2–1. What does Roberto De Zerbi need to do to guide them to safety, and does he have enough time? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football. 10 for £100. Stay 10 nights, get £100 back in Hotels.com Cash. UK Customers Only. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We saw some thrilling football in the Champions League this week and it was mostly from Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, PSG and Barcelona so why do the English teams look so sluggish by comparison? Or does Arsenal's safe passage to the semi-finals and six-point lead at the top of the Premier League prove that Arteta's conservative approach is still paying off? Liverpool are out of the Champions League and looking at a season of relative failure, what now for Arne Slot and will they have to spend big in the summer again? And what about the big game on Sunday - will a victory for Manchester City prove fatal to the Gunners' title hopes? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football. For more information, head to visitlasvegas.com/soccer-2026 Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Der SC Freiburg steht überraschend im Europa-League-Halbfinale. Was macht den Sportclub gerade so stark? Und welche Rolle spielt Trainer Schuster dabei? kicker-Reporter Carsten Schröter-Lorenz kennt die Antwort. Außerdem: In der Premier League kommt es zum Gipfeltreffen: Tabellenführer Arsenal trifft auf das zweitplatzierte Manchester City. Drohen die Gunners, die bereits sicher geglaubte Meisterschaft noch zu verspielen? kicker-Redakteur Thomas Böker ordnet ein. Ihr habt Feedback und Anregungen zu kicker Daily? Schreibt es gerne in die Kommentare oder an [email protected] Artikel: Sechs Champions-League-Plätze sind für die Bundesliga möglich Video: Showdown in England: "Dass Arsenal vorne liegt, hat City ihnen gestattet"

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jacob Steinberg and Seb Hutchinson after a dramatic weekend in the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

After Arsenal’s setback against Bournemouth, there are questions about their mentality, what mindset do they need to carry them over the line in the Premier League title race? Should they embrace the pressure rather than shy away from it? Meanwhile, Manchester City’s experience in high-stakes run-ins could prove decisive. Having been there and done it before, does their winning know-how give them the edge as the season reaches its climax? At the other end of the table Spurs have slipped into the relegation zone for the first time this season, raising serious concerns. Can Roberto De Zerbi implement his philosophy quickly enough to turn things around, or is time already running out in the fight for survival? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Rio Presents, brought to you by CRAFTD.We’re live and direct after a huge weekend in the title race, with plenty to get into following Manchester City’s clash with Chelsea and another frustrating chapter for Arsenal. The conversation starts with a closer look at the impact of half-time decisions, and how the contrast between Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta is becoming more and more evident when games are on the line.Rio also reflects on dressing room moments from his own career, revealing how the right message at half-time can completely transform a team’s performance. From there, the focus shifts to some of the standout players driving City forward this season, including the unpredictable brilliance of Ryan Cherki, the incredible output from Nico O’Reilly at left-back, and the growing influence of Marc Guehi during this crucial stage of the campaign.As always, we dive into the stats behind the story, comparing City and Arsenal’s attacking numbers and asking serious questions about where things are going wrong for Arteta’s side. With teams seemingly finding a blueprint to disrupt Arsenal’s build-up play, we explore whether the rest of the league is starting to catch on, and what that means for their title hopes.There’s plenty of debate throughout the show, including fan questions on everything from recent criticism around key players to the bigger picture at Arsenal, and even whether this could be a defining moment for Arteta’s future at the club. We also touch on wider talking points across the game, including Chelsea, Liverpool, and standout performers across Europe.To round things off, there’s a quick look at Roberto De Zerbi’s difficult start at Tottenham, plus a well-deserved shoutout to one of the young talents we’ve been backing on the podcast, Rio Ngumoha, after a special moment at Anfield.Get involved in the comments with your thoughts, and don’t forget to like and subscribe to stay up to date with everything on Rio Presents.#RioPresents #Football #PremierLeague #ManCity #ManchesterCity #ChelseaFC #Arsenal #ArsenalFC #MikelArteta #PepGuardiola #TitleRace #FootballAnalysis #SoccerTalk #FootballPodcast #RyanCherki #MarcGuehi #ErlingHaaland #BukayoSaka #DeclanRice #Trossard #Gyokeres #FootballDebate #FanQnA #SoccerNews #FootballFans #YouTubeFootball #FootballContent #TrendingFootball #Anfield #Tottenham #DeZerbi #YoungTalent #FootballDiscussionSubscribe: http://bit.ly/15QO9WERio Ferdinand Presents: rioferdinandpresents.comRio Ferdinand Presents Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Twitter/X: https://x.com/RioMeetsRio Ferdinand Presents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Twitter/X: https://x.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RioFerdinandOfficialRio Ferdinand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdy5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal’s FA Cup exit, coming just two weeks after their Carabao Cup disappointment, leaves their season at a crossroads. With two trophies already gone, could Mikel Arteta’s side really finish the campaign without silverware, and should there be growing concern at the Emirates? Meanwhile, Manchester City delivered arguably their performance of the season in a statement win over Liverpool. Are Pep Guardiola’s men hitting top form at exactly the right moment, and does the result leave Arne Slot under pressure? Elsewhere, Chelsea ran riot with seven against Port Vale, but does the scoreline paper over the cracks? With Enzo Fernández handed a two-game ban, is Liam Rosenior attempting to assert control in the dressing room? Plus, the guys discuss the chaos at the London Stadium as West Ham and Leeds played out one of the games of the season. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rio Meets is where the biggest names in football tell the stories you’ve never heard before and in this episode Gabriel Jesus sits down with Rio Ferdinand for one of his most open and revealing interviews yet.From growing up in a favela playing football outside a prison, to sharing a dressing room with legends at Manchester City, Jesus reflects on the journey that shaped him — both as a player and a person.When discussing Arsenal’s title challenge, Jesus describes the difference in leadership between Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice along with the two young players who are “killers” in training who expects big things from.He lifts the lid on working under Pep Guardiola - including the tactical demands, the intensity in training, and the one thing Pep tries to coach out of all the Brazilian players.Jesus also reveals how he developed his bond with Neymar and why he thinks he’s the greatest player of his generation.There are also incredible insights into elite dressing rooms, from Vincent Kompany’s leadership to Sergio Agüero’s mentality, plus Jesus’ ultimate 5-a-side team. This is a conversation about football at the highest level — but more importantly, about mindset, identity and what it really takes to win.👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments and who you want Rio to sit down with next!00:00 Intro: The boy from Brazil01:14 Meeting Gabriel Jesus01:29 Growing up in the Favelas: My first football02:31 Playing at the Police Complex: More than just a game03:56 The loss of passion in modern Brazilian football05:16 The greatness of Neymar Jr.07:27 Dealing with pressure in Brazil vs. England09:02 When ex-players talk: Impact on the dressing room11:35 Arriving at Man City: Meeting Pep & legends13:16 Pep’s "Best Striker-Defender": Sacrificing for the team14:31 Creating chaos: The role of the modern No. 916:42 How the game has changed in 10 years18:55 Does Pep Guardiola allow freedom?21:16 Coaching specifics: "Don't use your studs!"23:10 The unpredictability of playing for Pep25:16 Vincent Kompany: A manager in the making27:11 Rio’s most under-appreciated teammates29:22 The Mikel Arteta effect at Arsenal31:01 The mental shift: From 2nd place to Champions33:54 Dressing room leaders: Declan Rice & Martin Ødegaard36:05 Why modern squads need 22 captains37:07 Training with Declan Rice: "The Horse"40:23 Bukayo Saka: Humble, strong, and elite42:38 Comparison: Saka vs. Vinícius & Rodrygo44:21 The next generation: Max Dowman & Ethan Nwaneri47:51 Dark moments: Dealing with long-term injury50:28 Nutrition and lifestyle changes51:41 Finding faith: Baptism and perspective54:00 The life of a footballer: Missing major family moments55:46 Gabby Heinze: The "crazy" coach at Arsenal57:12 Defending Arsenal’s set-piece "dark arts"01:01:44 Final prediction: Will Arsenal win the league?01:02:45 Picking the Ultimate 5-A-Side Team (No Keepers)#RioFerdinand #GabrielJesus #Arsenal #ManchesterCity #PremierLeagueSubscribe: http://bit.ly/15QO9WERio Ferdinand Presents: rioferdinandpresents.comRio Ferdinand Presents Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Twitter/X: https://x.com/RioMeetsRio Ferdinand Presents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Twitter/X: https://x.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RioFerdinandOfficialRio Ferdinand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdy5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Der Basler Giuseppe Morello spricht über seine Erfahrungen im Trainer-Business bei YB und GC. Es geht um seine Beziehung zu Raphael Wicky, Auslandspraktikum in Italien und wie es ist, plötzlich abgesägt zu werden. Ein Gespräch über das Trainerdasein. Giuseppe Morello gewann als Assistenztrainer von Raphael Wicky bei YB das Double. Er durfte eine Kampagne in der Champions League miterleben. Morello spricht über die Ambiance in solchen Begegnungen, persönliche Erinnerungen und seine Beziehungen mit den Cheftrainern. Zudem geht es um die Rolle des Assistenztrainers, welcher ein wichtiges Bindeglied zu den Spielern ist. Morello hätte Anfangs Jahr Raphael Wicky in die USA begleiten können. Im Interview erzählt der 40-Jährige, weshalb er diesen Weg nicht mitgegangen ist und wie schwierig es ist, einen Platz im Schweizer Profifussball zu ergattern. Zudem spricht Morello über…. die Kampagne in der Champions League: «Pep Guardiola ist mein Trainervorbild. Vor den Partien gegen Manchester City hatte ich schon schlaflose Nächte, weil man einfach grossen Respekt hat.» «Vulkan» Marco Schällibaum: «Er wird zum Teil unterschätzt. Habe grossen Respekt für seinen Weg und wie er sich immer wieder zurückgekämpft hat.» Ex-GC-Trainer Thomas Oral: «Er hat auf viele Details geachtet. Wer schaut mir in die Augen / wer sitzt wie da. Zu Beginn war es wie der Elefant im Porzellanladen.» seinen Abschied bei GC, als Neu-Trainer Scheiblehner die eigenen Assistenten mitbrachte: «Unglückliches Timing zwei Tage vor Trainingsbeginn. Schade für mich. Ich hege aber keinen Groll» Auslandspraktikum in Italien: «Wir hatten Einsicht in alles bei Calcio Lecco in der Serie C. Wenn es um die Belastungssteuerung geht, wurde mir da die Augen geöffnet. Das Training darf für die Spieler keine Wohlfühloase sein.» Den «Penalty-Podcast» gibt es jeden Freitagabend. Gerne nehmen wir Kritik, Lob oder auch Fragen entgegen. Idealerweise über www.basilisk.ch.

What was it really like playing under Jürgen Klopp during that era-defining rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester City? What kind of manager was he behind the scenes? How difficult was it to keep his place at Manchester City when big-money signings in his position arrived summer after summer? What were Alan Shearer and Micah Richards really like as teammates? Gary is joined by the most capped Premier League player ever, James Milner. From becoming the league’s youngest-ever goalscorer at the time to still playing in the Premier League in his 40s, he shares memories of playing alongside David Silva at Manchester City, his special bond with close friend Diogo Jota, and the mentality that kept him at the elite level for decades. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. Sign up and use the referral code FOOTBALL and you could win a 1990 England shirt signed by the hosts of The Rest Is Football. Visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football for terms and conditions. Is your door in the draw? Sign up at www.postcodelottery.co.uk People’s Postcode Lottery manage lotteries on behalf of good causes, 18 plus, conditions apply, play responsibly, not available in Northern Ireland. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Would Kevin De Bruyne make the greatest ever Premier League XI? Was he Pep Guardiola’s most influential player at Manchester City? And despite all the praise, could he still be… underrated? Gary Alan and Micah dive into the Premier League career of one of the game’s all time great creators. From being cast aside by Chelsea to returning as the heartbeat of a dominant Manchester City side, they explore how De Bruyne redefined the role of a modern midfielder, and where he truly ranks among the Premier League greats. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. Sign up and use the referral code FOOTBALL and you could win a 1990 England shirt signed by the hosts of The Rest Is Football. Visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football for terms and conditions. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Herzlich willkommen zur Episode 334 vom Germangunners Podcast. Am gestrigen Abend gab es eine Niederlage gegen Manchester City in Wembley und damit verbunden den Verlust des ersten Titels. Dabei lieferten wir eine der schlechtesten Halbzeiten der Saison zum schlicht unpassendsten Zeitpunkt ab. Wir fragen uns warum und gehen auf Antwortsuche. Dazu Torwartauswahl, offensive Schwächen und ein Blick auf die Länderspielpause. Wir freuen uns wie immer über Lob, Kritik, Fragen und Anregungen, gerne direkt hier unter diesem Beitrag oder gerne auch per E-Mail. Hier könnt ihr den Podcast direkt downloaden. Hier per Apple Podcasts beziehen oder hier per RSS Feed. Wir sind auch bei Spotify vertreten. Klassisch hört ihr einfach über die Website rein. #COYG Felix&Chris

Rio is joined by Joel Beya and Ste Howson to analyse Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup Final where they pay particular attention to Mikel Arteta’s decision to stick with number 2 goalkeeper Kepa.Rio reveals why he thought that was a big mistake both tactically and in terms of the mentality it showed. There is a defence of Declan Rice who Rio believes “couldn’t do his job” because of the lack of service and praise for Pep Guardiola’s tactics that may have shown other Premier League opponents how to overcome Arteta’s Arsenal.The trio all believe that Tottenham might be playing their football in the Championship next season and after a frustrating draw with Bournemouth - Ste and Rio lay out what the priorities should be for Manchester United to address in the summer if they are to compete in the Champions League.Rio makes another plea for Danny Welbeck to be picked in the World Cup squad for England and he also reveals the release of an extra special Gabriel Batistuta interview where the Argentinian legend divulges some incredible detail about Rio’s idol - Diego Maradona. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden is joined by Seb Hutchinson, Dan Bardell and John Brewin to review Manchester City’s 2-0 win over Arsenal at Wembley, ending hopes of Arteta’s side winning the quadruple. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Manchester City lay down a statement, dominating Arsenal to lift the Carabao Cup. With momentum now on their side, can the Citizens hunt down Arsenal and also snatch the Premier League title? Mikel Arteta also finds himself under the spotlight. Should he have trusted his first-choice goalkeeper? Did his team selection, particularly at left back, cost Arsenal? And is this side too cautious when it matters most? Gary, Alan and Micah also break down the weekend’s Premier League fixtures, including Sunderland’s big win in the Tyne-Wear derby. Plus, they dive into Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad and debate the big decision to leave out Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. Sign up and use the referral code FOOTBALL and you could win a 1990 England shirt signed by the hosts of The Rest Is Football. Visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football for terms and conditions. When you've done enough, Uber Eats. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester City und Galatasaray Istanbul sind raus - wir besprechen die Überraschungen, Dramen und eindeutigen Duelle der Champions League Achtelfinals.Ein Sextupel-Gewinner will es nochmal wissen und das Chaos um das Afrika-Cup Finale nimmt eine neue Wendung!Außerdem: Was Sexpuppen in Argentinien mit dem Rhein-Derby am Wochenende zu tun haben.JETZT ZU PATREON UND KOMPLETTE FOLGE HÖREN:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/derspieltach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WERDE TEIL DER COMMUNITY:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/bmsxDkwcqT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#Spieltach #Bundesliga #CL #ChampionsLeague #CAF #Rheinderby

Newcastle went to the Nou Camp with realistic hopes of reaching the Champions League quarter-finals but in a game that was 2-2 until the stroke of half-time Barcelona went through the gears and ended up embarrassing the Toon Army 7-2 on the night. What did Hansi Flick do at the break to outwit Eddie Howe? Elsewhere, Liverpool and Arsenal progressed with comfortable wins over Galatasaray and Leverkusen but with Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham all being on the end of heavy defeats should we be concerned about the strength of the top English teams or is this just evidence that the European heavyweights save themselves for nights like these? Plus, Micah reveals what it was like to be on the receiving end of a touching tribute from none other than Thierry Henry The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman has made history, becoming the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history at just 16 years and 73 days. His goal helped Arsenal move nine points clear of Manchester City. Is the title race already over? Elsewhere, Manchester United take another big step toward UEFA Champions League qualification, with Bruno Fernandes adding two more assists to his tally. Is he the best player in the Premier League right now? Plus, Micah Richards reflects on his own rise as a teenage star and shares the advice he’d give to the game’s next generation, including Max Dowman and Rio Ngumoha. How do young talents stay grounded, handle the spotlight, and fulfil their incredible potential? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. Sign up and use the referral code FOOTBALL and you could win a 1990 England shirt signed by the hosts of The Rest Is Football. Visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football for terms and conditions. When you've done enough, Uber Eats. Make a donation to the Alan Shearer Foundation here: https://www.alanshearerfoundation.org.uk/ Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prognosen im Fussball sind ja immer so eine Sache. Dieses Mal erwischt es Chrisi, der Real Madrid keine Chance gegeben hat im Spiel gegen Manchester City. Da braucht es dann doch "nur" einen Zauberer mit dem Namen Fedrico Valverde. Einer der schönsten Hattricks in der Champions League Historie bringt die Königlichen auf den Weg. Doch ist diese Begegnung schon entschieden? Diese Frage stellten wir uns auch bei den anderen Partien und bis auf ein, zwei Ausnahmen ist eines garantiert. Spannung Pur! Also gerne reinhören und mit dabei sein in der Diskussion über den schönsten Sport der Welt! 🎥 Folgt uns auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@halbzeitpodcast 📷 Folgt uns auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halbzeitpodcast/  Haltet Ausschau nach weiteren Folgen in Zukunft! 

Heute ist Freitag, der 13. – doch keine Panik. Anstatt uns verfluchen zu lassen, brechen wir heute lieber einen Fluch: Real Madrid hat gewonnen! Und das, obwohl wir mit streng geschulten Adleraugen zugesehen haben. Es geht also doch noch. Wir sind wieder frei. Hala Madrid! Bevor wir aber zur Analyse schreiten können, erklärt uns Toni kurz, was genau ein Kiwi-Wecker ist, warum er so einen jetzt eventuell besitzt und weshalb sein neuer Koch eher wie ein Hochleistungssportler als wie ein naschfreudiger Spitzenkoch aussieht. Felix lauscht gebannt und kratzt währenddessen ein paar Schokokrümel von seiner Autogrammkarten-Geburtstagstorte – GANZ RECHT! Er hatte Geburtstag und nimmt Glückwünsche jeglicher Art weiterhin gerne entgegen – notfalls auch nachträglich und in Form von Süßigkeiten. Selbiges gilt – nach so einem Spiel – sicher auch für den nicht mehr ganz so kleinen Fede. Die königliche #8 hat jetzt also auch lupenreine Hattricks im Repertoire. Wer hätt’s gedacht. Toni nickt dazu väterlich anerkennend, vermutlich mit dem stillen Wissen, dass man solche Abende nicht allzu häufig serviert bekommt. Und damit rein in die Analyse: Real Madrid gegen Manchester City im Achtelfinale der Königsklasse. Viel Spaß beim Hören! Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! Für Werbe- und Partnerschaftsanfragen im Podcast EINFACH MAL LUPPEN meldet euch hier: [email protected]

Why do Real Madrid always seem to come alive when the Champions League knockout stages arrive? A stunning Fede Valverde hat-trick leaves Manchester City with a mountain to climb at the Etihad. Did did Pep Guardiola get his tactics wrong on the night? Elsewhere, not a single Premier League side takes a lead into the second leg. Is the relentless domestic schedule starting to catch up with English clubs at this stage of the season? And how many will still be standing by the quarter-finals? Plus, Gary, Alan and Micah discuss Igor Tudor’s treatment of goalkeeper Antonín Kinský, and after a difficult start, whether he should still be in the job. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. Sign up and use the referral code FOOTBALL and you could win a 1990 England shirt signed by the hosts of The Rest Is Football. Visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football for terms and conditions. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrick Vieira vs Roy Keane: Who was the better player, and what made their rivalry so iconic during the peak years of the Premier League? The guys also discuss the impact of French players on English football, did the French bring the biggest foreign influence to the Premier League, and how much of that legacy started with Vieira’s arrival at Arsenal under Arsène Wenger? Plus, Micah shares brilliant behind-the-scenes stories about what Vieira was really like as a person, from brutal tackles in training at Manchester City to private jets and an unforgettable night out in Milan… The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. Sign up and use the referral code FOOTBALL and you could win a 1990 England shirt signed by the hosts of The Rest Is Football. Visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football for terms and conditions. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Premier League title race takes another dramatic twist as Arsenal move seven points clear at the top. After Manchester City drop points at home to Nottingham Forest, are Pep Guardiola’s side now too far behind to catch the Gunners? There’s also plenty to discuss at Chelsea. Have they finally found their long-term number 9? João Pedro has been in sensational form under Liam Rosenior, but can he fire Chelsea back into the Champions League next season? And with the race for the top five heating up, which of Manchester United, Aston Villa, Chelsea, or Liverpool will miss out? Plus, Gary, Alan and Micah revisit the ever-controversial topic of VAR. Has its introduction actually lowered the standard of refereeing to the worst it’s ever been? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. Sign up and use the referral code FOOTBALL and you could win a 1990 England shirt signed by the hosts of The Rest Is Football. Visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football for terms and conditions. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robyn Cowen is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Jonathan Liew as Manchester City drop points against Nottingham Forest and Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the table to seven points. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Lamine Yamal became the youngest player this century to score a La Liga hat-trick as Barcelona thumped Villarreal 4-1 to move top of the table. We ask if this Barcelona side now have the momentum to push on. The Champions League draw has served up blockbuster ties: Real Madrid face familiar foes Manchester City, Barcelona take on Newcastle United, and Atletico Madrid travel to Tottenham. A potential all-Spanish quarter-final between Barcelona and Atletico awaits. Elsewhere, Julian Alvarez was Atletico's hero with a 94th-minute winner against Real Oviedo, while Sevilla fought back from two down to draw the Seville derby. With the title race heating up and European giants set to collide, we assess where Spain's big three stand. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and John Brewin to discuss all of the weekend’s Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

North London is red. Arsenal F.C. stormed the derby, overwhelming Tottenham Hotspur F.C. in a statement performance that reignites the title charge. The gap stretches back to five points, but with Manchester City F.C. still holding a game in hand, the pressure is far from over. City responded in kind, dispatching Newcastle at the Etihad. If Pep’s side keep stacking wins, will the weight of expectation prove too much for the Gunners? And could it all come down to that blockbuster showdown at the Etihad in April? At the other end of the table, Spurs are dangerously close to the relegation zone after a limp derby display, with a new manager still searching for answers. Could Tottenham genuinely be dragged into a survival battle? And if the unthinkable happened, would it go down as the most shocking relegation in Premier League history? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. Sign up and use the referral code FOOTBALL and you could win a 1990 England shirt signed by the hosts of The Rest Is Football. Visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football for terms and conditions. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal made unwanted history this weekend, becoming the first side in Premier League history to surrender a two-goal lead against a team starting the day in the relegation zone. Wolves fought back from 2–0 down to claim a crucial point, a result that has thrown the title race wide open. With Manchester City now just five points behind, with a game in hand, the question has to be asked: do Arsenal have the experience and resilience required to go all the way? Elsewhere in Europe, there were deeply troubling scenes during Benfica’s match involving Vinícius Júnior and Gianluca Prestianni. After scoring a superb goal, Vinícius Júnior was subjected to alleged racial abuse. The incident has once again raised urgent questions about racism in football and why meaningful progress remains so slow. Gary, Alan and Micah reflect on why this continues to happen in the modern game and also discuss the reaction after the match, including disappointing comments from José Mourinho that have sparked further debate. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. Sign up and use the referral code FOOTBALL and you could win a 1990 England shirt signed by the hosts of The Rest Is Football. Visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football for terms and conditions Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The title race takes another twist as Arsenal stumble against Brentford, tightening the gap at the top. Just four points now separate the Gunners and Manchester City with 12 games left to play. Can Arsenal hold their nerve, or will Pep Guardiola’s men pile on the pressure and take control? Elsewhere, Evangelos Marinakis swings the axe again, sacking his third manager of the season in Sean Dyche. Nottingham Forest hover just three points above an in-form West Ham, and the relegation battle is reaching boiling point. With momentum shifting and nerves fraying, who’s going down? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/football. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Will Unwin and Jonathan Liew as Nottingham Forest sack Sean Dyche and Manchester City close the gap on Arsenal to three points. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Herzlich willkommen zur Episode 328 vom Germangunners Podcast. In dieser Ausgabe diskutieren Felix und Simon über das 3:0 gegen den AFC Sunderland am Samstagnachmittag. Wieder die Pragmatik von Arteta in Sachen Ballbesitz, Kontrolle überall, Distanzschüsse und die Rolle von Kai Havertz. Am Donnerstag in Brenford müssen wir wieder nachlegen, da Manchester City bereits am Mittwoch spielt. Wie wir damit umgehen, was uns in Brentford erwartet und wie wir aufstellen würden – alles in dieser neuen Episode. Wir freuen uns wie immer über Lob, Kritik, Fragen und Anregungen, gerne direkt hier unter diesem Beitrag oder gerne auch per E-Mail. Nun aber genug der Worte. Hier könnt ihr den Podcast direkt downloaden. Hier per Apple Podcasts beziehen oder hier per RSS Feed. Wir sind auch bei Spotify vertreten. Klassisch hört ihr einfach über die Website rein. Bis nächste Woche! #COYG Felix

Gebt’s zu: Ihr freut euch doch auch jede Woche auf das neue Gedicht des Köpenicker Reimemonsters. Hat es jemals einen solch holden Wortschmied gegeben, der die Taten und Ereignisse der vergangenen Lebenszeit so kunstvoll zu güldenen Sätzen zu verweben vermochte? Uns dünkt: Nein! Wovon erzählt uns der Troubadour also diesmal? Zum einen schuldete uns Toni noch einen Bericht seines ersten öffentlichen Friseurbesuchs seit 15 Jahren, zum anderen gab’s natürlich wieder englischen Premium-Fußball zu sezieren. Anfield brummt: Liverpool gegen Manchester City stand auf dem Programm! War’s ein Torwartfehler, eine fragwürdige Entscheidung von Gianluigi D. – oder am Ende doch ein klassischer Szoboszlai-Freistoß erster Güte? Wortklauberei! Ein großartiges Spiel haben wir allemal gesehen. Ob wir danach wirklich schlauer über die Verfassung Liverpools sind – und was das fürs Meisterschaftsrennen oder die Champions League bedeutet – bleibt allerdings offen. Hörer Timo fragt abschließend noch, ob es die beiden Brüder irgendwann noch einmal woandershin verschlagen könnte. Und wenn wir schon bei Fragen sind: Wie kann man eigentlich beim Biathlon Zweiter werden, wenn man ein Gewehr auf dem Rücken trägt? Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! Für Werbe- und Partnerschaftsanfragen im Podcast EINFACH MAL LUPPEN meldet euch hier: [email protected]

With Joel taking in the Super Bowl, Ashley Williams joins Ste Howson and Rio to provide an outsider’s view of the improvement under Michael Carrick.With 745 Premier League appearances as ball-playing defenders between them, Ash and Rio analyse why Lisandro Martinez is becoming one of the most important players in possession in the way Michael Carrick wants his team to play.Rio addresses Kobbie Mainoo directly after questioning the reasons behind the lack of appearances under previous manager Ruben Amorim and points to team mates Matheus Cunha and Diogo Dalot as other examples of players who are thriving under new management.Rio admits he is struggling to understand why Roy Keane still has such a downer on Michael Carrick as manager of the club and details the importance of Manchester City’s late, dramatic win over Liverpool at Anfield for both Arsenal and Pep Guardiola’s side when it comes to the title race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Nedum Onuoha to chew over Manchester City’s late win at Liverpool. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

What a game at Anfield as Manchester City come from behind to reignite the Premier League title race.  Arsenal still lead the Citizens by six points with 13 games to play, who’s going to win the Premier League? With Manchester United winning four in a row under Michael Carrick and able to focus solely on the league, how far can they climb the table? Could they yet force their way into the race? Gary, Alan and Micah also get stuck into Thomas Tuchel’s growing selection dilemmas. Is Morgan Rogers now ahead of the injured Jude Bellingham? Who gets the nod between Bukayo Saka and hat-trick hero Cole Palmer? And is Phil Foden in real danger of missing out after being left as an unused substitute by Pep Guardiola against Liverpool? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/football. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sam Dalling and Dan Bardell as Manchester City comfortably set up a League Cup final against Arsenal after a 5-1 aggregate win over Newcastle. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barney Ronay, John Brewin and Seb Hutchinson as Arsenal enjoy a healthy lead at the top of the Premier League thanks to a stirring second-half performance from Spurs against Manchester City. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

After standout performances from Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz, are Liverpool’s new signings finally starting to click under Arne Slot? Michael Carrick joins Sir Matt Busby and Ole Gunnar Solskjær as the only United managers to win four of their first five league games — could he force the board’s hand and earn the permanent head coach role by season’s end? The Guys also break down another frustrating result for Manchester City away at Spurs. Despite looking in control at half-time, City once again failed to close the game out. What is this City side lacking to kill teams off like they have so many times under Pep Guardiola? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/football. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gleich 18 Spiele warten am letzten Spieltag der Gruppenphase in der Champions League auf uns. Es geht dabei noch um viel für einige Mannschaften. Das haben wir uns zum Anlass genommen um diese Begegnungen zu analysieren und eines kann direkt festgestellt werden. Es könnte Torreich werden. Bei einem hektischen Spielplan wollen die Teams natürlich die Extra-Runde umgehen. In der heutigen Ausgabe sind daher Dortmund, Inter, Manchester City, Neapel, Chelsea und viele mehr im Programm. Also gerne mit dabei sein und reinhören bei der neuesten Ausgabe des Halbzeit Podcast!  🎥 Folgt uns auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@halbzeitpodcast 📷 Folgt uns auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halbzeitpodcast/  Haltet Ausschau nach weiteren Folgen in Zukunft! 

Was Sergio Aguero’s dramatic winner against QPR the most iconic moment in Premier League history? Where does he rank on the all-time list of Premier League number 9s? And how much of his success can actually be credited to Big Meeks? Gary, Alan & Micah discuss the glittering career of Manchester City’s all time leading goal scorer. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/football. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rio comes in HOT after another statement victory for Manchester United, following up a win over Manchester City with victory at the Emirates Stadium against Arsenal. With a huge improvement in form and positivity around the club since sacking Ruben Amorim, the conversation quickly turns to why Michael Carrick should not be judged through the same lens as Ole Gunnar Solskjær.From Arsenal supporters' growing tension to Arteta’s obsession with control, the lack of freedom for Bukayo Saka and whether this really is a “now or never” moment — this episode pulls no punches on the Gunner's race for the title.Rio compares Arteta’s Arsenal to Klopp’s Liverpool and Mourinho’s Chelsea, arguing this isn’t about tactics — it’s about personality, leadership, and dressing-room energy. He then focuses on why Saka, in particular, needs reminding of the basics — discussing the need for freedom over fear.There’s also a comparison to what Ruben Amorim did with the same players which contrasts with how Michael Carrick is getting them to perform - Ste and Rio come up with and investigate those differences - paying particular attention to Patrick Dorgu, Kobbie Mainoo and Diogo Dalot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Mikel Arteta’s tactics becoming too defensive? With no wins in their last three games and a worrying lack of goals from the forward line, are Arsenal in danger of throwing away their Premier League advantage? Michael Carrick has made a dream start, claiming statement wins over Manchester City and Arsenal. Can he guide Manchester United into the Champions League places — and does he deserve the permanent head coach role? Gary, Alan and Micah also break down Unai Emery’s brilliant tactics and ask the question: can Aston Villa go all the way and win the league? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/football. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WERBUNG | Möchtest du eine neue Aufstellung? Finde jetzt bei indeed deine passende Position! Mehr unter [Link weiter unten] /WERBUNG Wir wollen nicht um den heißen Brei herumreden: Das war nix! Die deutschen Teams lieferten in der CHAMPIONS LEAGUE eine Woche zum Vergessen. Unsere BOHNDESLIGA-Crew schaltet sich nach dem 7. SPIELTAG der CL zusammen, um das Geschehen zu besprechen! Nils, Etienne und Tobi legen los mit dem Spiel von EINTRACHT FRANKFURT. Die EINTRACHT ist nach dem 2:3 gegen QARABAT offiziell aus der CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ausgeschieden. Woran hat et jelegen? Das fragt sich vor allem SGE-Fan Etienne, der zu einem Rundumschlag ansetzt. BORUSSIA DORTMUND und BAYER LEVERKUSEN müssen wiederum um das Weiterkommen zittern. Während der BVB gegen TOTTENHAM die Top8 verspielt hat, muss LEVERKUSEN im letzten Spiel gegen VILARREAL punkten. Einzig BAYERN MÜNCHEN konnte in dieser UCL-Woche einen deutschen Sieg feiern, aber auch der REKORDMEISTER überzeugte nicht restlos. Immerhin halten sie weiter Rang 2. Die größte Überraschung gab es indes im hohen Norden: BODÖ/GLIMT hat MANCHESTER CITY bezwungen! Wie es dazu kam? Das und vieles mehr erfahrt ihr in der neuesten Folge CHAMBEANS LEAGUE! Rocket Beans wird unterstützt von Indeed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Rushden is joined by Nicky Bandini, Philippe Auclair and Archie Rhind-Tutt as Manchester City are well beaten by Bodø/Glimt and Spurs get a surprise 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Herzlich willkommen zu einer neuen Ausgabe vom Germangunners Podcast. In Episode 325 blicken wir auf unser 0:0 gegen Nottingham und die Probleme und Schwierigkeiten in den 90 Minuten. Im Kontext des Spieltages mit den Niederlagen von Manchester City und Aston Villa kein schlechtes Ergebnis, aber trotzdem keine gute Performance von Arsenal, insbesondere in der Offensive. Dazu der Blick auf die Champions League am Dienstagabend bei Inter. Wir freuen uns wie immer über Lob, Kritik, Fragen und Anregungen, gerne direkt hier unter diesem Beitrag oder gerne auch per E-Mail. Nun aber genug der Worte. Hier könnt ihr den Podcast direkt downloaden. Hier per Apple Podcasts beziehen oder hier per RSS Feed. Wir sind auch bei Spotify vertreten. Klassisch hört ihr einfach über die Website rein. #COYG Felix&Chris

After Michael Carrick brought the “feel-good” factor back to Old Trafford with a victory over rivals Manchester City - Rio is joined by Ste Howson and Joel Beya to analyse what made such a positive difference.There’s a discussion about whether the comments made by Paul Scholes about Lisandro Martinez were “too personal” and why Roy Keane was so negative about Jonny Evans appointment. Tactically - Ste and Rio analyse why the players were so successful at preventing Pep Guardiola’s side from creating many chances and how Carrick was able to extract the best of Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes.After many fans online started comparing the stats of Matheus Cunha and Bukayo Saka - the trio debate whether Saka needs to improve his output this season, why Oliver Glasner has fallen out with the Crystal Palace board and why Sadio Mane saved African football following the unprecedented scenes at the end of the AFCON final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trouble continues for Manchester United as they crash out of the FA Cup against Brighton. With speculation growing over the possible appointment of yet another interim manager, Gary, Alan and Micah question whether the club has a clear plan moving forward. Elsewhere, have we witnessed the greatest upset in FA Cup history? Non-league side Macclesfield stunned cup holders Crystal Palace, knocking them out despite being six divisions apart in the football pyramid. The guys also break down Manchester City’s 10-goal demolition of Exeter and reflect on the dream debut of new big-money signing Antoine Semenyo. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/football. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Were Manchester United right to sack Ruben Amorim? Gary, Alan and Micah debate whether United need to follow the model of Manchester City, Arsenal and Aston Villa, backing long-serving managers with real influence over recruitment — and ask the big question: when will the problems at Old Trafford finally end?  Praise is also heaped on Keith Andrews at Brentford, who has enjoyed an outstanding season, with his side sitting 5th and just two points off the top four. The panel also discuss the cagey affair at the Emirates. While it ended in a draw, the point keeps Arsenal six points clear of Manchester City, who were held by Brighton for the third league game in a row. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/football. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Jonathan Liew as Manchester City draw their third game in a row and Manchester United slip up at Burnley too. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Arsenal charge six points clear at the top of the table, do they already have one hand on the Premier League trophy? With Manchester City dropping points in two of their last three games and Erling Haaland now goalless in three, are they becoming too reliant on their star striker? Gary, Micah and Al also dive into Ruben Amorim’s post-match press conference, where the United boss appeared to take a subtle dig at the club’s owners. Is patience wearing thin, and could time already be running out for Amorim at Old Trafford? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/football. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal move four points clear at the top of the Premier League as Manchester City drop points away at Sunderland. Alan and Micah draw on their own playing careers to break down the pressure, mind games, and mental battles that come with a title race as the finish line approaches. Can Arsenal handle the weight of expectation and finally lift their first league title in 22 years? The guys also react to Chelsea’s decision to sack Enzo Maresca, debating whether the owners made the right call. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/football. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Rushden is joined by Jacob Steinberg, Sam Dalling and John Brewin as Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa all win at the top of the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Arsenal remain top of the Premier League at Christmas, but with Manchester City starting to look back to their best, have they taken the mantle as favourites for the title? Morgan Rogers scored two brilliant goals as Aston Villa made it ten wins in a row in all competitions. Does this season now look like a three-horse title race? Gary, Alan and Micah also debate a controversial weekend of refereeing, asking whether this is the worst standard the Premier League has seen, and if the introduction of VAR has played a part in the decline. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/football. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sunderland make it seven wins from seven as they beat fierce local rivals Newcastle in the derby. Are Eddie Howe’s problems growing as he tries to fit Nick Woltemade into Newcastle’s established system, and do they lack the energy that drove last season’s success? Manchester City look like they’re finally back — but just how much of that revival is down to the man in form, Phil F***ing Foden**? Enzo Maresca raises eyebrows with a cryptic post-match interview that hints at a lack of backing from the ownership. Is support behind the scenes starting to crack? Plus, Gary, Alan and Micah debate Arsenal’s struggles to break down low blocks and ask whether the Gunners have become too reliant on Bukayo Saka The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/football.Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon, Philippe Auclair and Sid Lowe as Manchester City’s win at Real Madrid piles the pressure on Xabi Alonso. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

250 Tore und 116 Vorlagen in 420 Spielen für den FC Liverpool – Deutscher Meister und Pokalsieger mit Leverkusen als Trainer. Mohamed Salah und Xabi Alonso haben ihre Klasse in den letzten Jahren mehr als nur bewiesen. In der neuen Folge „DONE DEALS – der Transfermarkt-Podcast“ diskutieren die Hosts Fabian Knottnerus und Lennart Gens über Salah und Alonso, die beide gerade alles andere als eine einfache Zeit haben. Salah sorgte mit einem Interview für Schlagzeilen und könnte den Verein verlassen. Alonso hingegen hat sein „Endspiel“ gegen Manchester City verloren – bleibt er trotzdem Trainer von Real Madrid? Du möchtest deine Werbung in diesem und vielen anderen Podcasts schalten? Kein Problem!Für deinen Zugang zu zielgerichteter Podcast-Werbung, klicke hier.Audiomarktplatz.de - Geschichten, die bleiben - überall und jederzeit!

A loss at home and three red cards, will Xabi Alonso even make it to the end of the week? Reports in Spain suggest he could be out the door if Real Madrid don’t beat Manchester City in the Champions League. Can he turn things around for Los Blancos?  After Ferran Torres’ hat-trick vs Real Betis, who is Barcelona’s first choice Number 9? Gary & Alex also break down Villarreal’s impressive six-game winning streak in La Liga and discuss whether the Yellow Submarine are genuine title contenders Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at: therestisfootball.com https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anstuss. Der Fußball-Podcast Der FC Augsburg schützt Sandro Wagner vor einer drohenden Gelbsperre und stellt schon rund drei Wochen vor Heilig Abend den Weihnachtsbaum auf. Das hätte es bei uns früher im Wohnzimmer nie gegeben. Der VfB Stuttgart öffnet nicht die Tür, sondern das Tor. Und zwar durch einen Freistoß-Trick, den man selbst mit zwei linken Händen und einer Tüte Popcorn auf den Beinen an der Playstation so nie hinbekommen hätte. "Husten, wir haben ein Problem", hört man aus Braunschweig. Warum? Das hört Ihr ebenso in dieser Folge wie den Sound of Manchester City. Enjoy the silence!

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Was für eine Woche für alle Fans des FC Arsenal! Zunächst gibt es den Derby-Sieg über Tottenham in der Liga und am vergangenen Mittwoch schlägt man auch die Bayern daheim mit 3:1. Die "Gunners" halten also jeweils Platz 1 in beiden Tabellen und schießen sich zum einen der Favoriten auf den Titel. Wir haben natürlich darüber gesprochen. Außerdem gibt es die Analyse zu Manchester City gegen Leverkusen. Ein Spektakel in Paris und der einsame Mbappé gegen Olympiacos. Also gerne mit dabei sein in der neuesten Ausgabe des Halbzeit-Podcast!🎥 Folgt uns auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@halbzeitpodcast 📷 Folgt uns auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halbzeitpodcast/  Haltet Ausschau nach weiteren Folgen in Zukunft! 

...diese Worte stehen ikonisch für Englands WM-Triumph 1966. Der legendäre Kommentar von Kenneth Wolstenholme umschreibt nicht nur den Nervenkitzel und das Unvorhersehbare des Fußballs, sondern auch die Kunst, mit Worten das Unfassbare zu fassen. Kommentatoren verlängern Namen und Momente, verwandeln Tore in Ohrwürmer. Wenn wir "Agueroooo!" hören, fliegen wir schon wieder durch das Stadion von Manchester City – als wären wir noch immer mittendrin im dramatischsten Meisterschaftsfinale der Premier League-Geschichte. Ein kleines Kunstwerk von Kommentator und Freund des Hauses Martin Tyler. Aber nicht nur in England, auch in anderen Teilen der Welt haben Kommentatoren den Fußball mit ihren Stimmen unsterblich gemacht. Wir lassen Tore in allen Klangfarben ertönen – ob Thierry Roland, Andres Cantor oder Peter Drury. Ihre Kommentare haben Geschichten erzählt, die wir nie vergessen werden. Nach unserer Reise durch die unvergesslichsten deutschen Fußball-Kommentare erweitern wir unsere Sammlung und runden eines unserer Lieblingsthemen mit einer internationalen Auswahl ab. Dabei schärfen wir unser Bewusstsein für das anspruchsvolle Handwerk, das hinter jedem großen Kommentar steckt. Kommentatoren tragen eine immense Verantwortung: Sie haben die Aufgabe, das was auf dem Spielfeld passiert, nicht nur zu vermitteln, sondern es zum Leben zu erwecken. Besonders bei den großen, historischen Momenten müssen sie ein Gefühl für den richtigen Rhythmus, die perfekte Lautstärke und vor allem die richtigen Worte finden. Oder wie würdet Ihr Euch diese Formulierung erklären: "Du kosmischer Drache, von welchem Planeten kommst du?". Findet es heraus in dieser Folge...Hol dir jetzt den exklusivenNordVPN-Deal unter → https://nordvpn.com/nachholspielEs ist völlig risikofrei mit der 30-Tage-Geld-zurück-Garantie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goonen durch und durch bei diesem Champions League Spieltag – Freude, der FC Bayern München kassiert die erste Saison Niederlage!!! Ein absolutes Brett an Spiel gegen den FC Arsenal und darüber hinaus konnte sogar Bayern ohne N gegen Manchester City einen Sieg einholen! Wahnsinn was nicht alles passieren kann... das dachte ich wahrscheinlich auch die Eintracht aus Frankfurt die innerhalb von wenige Minuten 3 Dinge fängt und damit in das untere Drittel der Champions League rutscht! Wer davon noch weit entfernt ist, aber mal einiges überdenken sollte, ist der FC Liverpool, denn zuhause 4 Tore zu kassieren und keines zu schießen grenzt an Bodenlosigkeit...Hier findest du alle Infos und Angebote zu unseren Werbepartnern & mehr:"PFOSTEN RETTET!" LinkTree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calli feierte erst seinen Geburtstag, dann den Super-Sieg bei Manchester City. Natürlich gab's danach eine Whatsapp an die Chefs! Der Schwenker ist stolz wie Oskar! Kult-Lothar hat bei Arsenal gegen Bayern ganz genau hingeguckt. Mats Hummels, den Matze ja gut kennt, ist in seiner BVB-Analyse in schmerzhafte Zonen vorgedrungen. Ob sich da bald ein Problem für Niko Kovac entwickeln könnte?? Cristiano Ronaldo hat andere Sorgen, wobei, er hat ja gar keine Sorgen - die WM kann kommen! Auf die Fifa ist nämlich Verlass. "Echte Champions XXL" ist eine Produktion der Podcastbande. Neue Folgen immer donnerstags - überall, wo es Podcasts gibt.

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Am vergangenen Wochenende schwiegen die Fans in der Bundesliga zwölf Minuten lang. Was sie damit erreichen wollen und warum die Fans ausnahmsweise mit dem DFB zusammenarbeiten, erklärt kicker-Reporter Patrick Kleinmann. Außerdem: Wie viel Aussagekraft hat Leverkusens Überraschungs-Coup bei Manchester Citys B-Elf?

WERBUNG | Möchtest du eine neue Aufstellung? Finde jetzt bei indeed deine passende Position! Mehr unter [Link weiter unten] /WERBUNG Die Champions sind zurück! Also, damit meinen wir nicht unsere Bohndesliga-Crew. Sondern jene Mannschaften, die an der Champions League teilnehmen! In dieser Woche steht ein neuer Champions-League-Spieltag an. Die große Frage lautet: Wer wird siegen? Etienne, Nils und Tobi blicken gemeinsam auf die spannendsten Spiele. Das Top-Spiel des fünften Spieltags findet zwischen dem Tabellenführer und -zweiten statt. Der FC BAYERN MÜNCHEN trifft auf den FC ARSENAL. Deutscher Tabellenführer gegen englischer Tabellenführer. Können die Bayern selbst die defensiv so sattelfesten Gunners bezwingen? Was lässt sich Mikel Arteta einfallen? Auch Bayer Leverkusen trifft auf ein englisches Spitzenteam. Doch bei Pep Guardiolas Manchester City läuft es nicht rund. Kann die Werkself den großen Favoriten ärgern? Borussia Dortmund steht vor einem richtungsweisenden Duell. Sie treffen auf Villarreal - ein spanisches Spitzenteam, das in der Champions League noch seine Form sucht. Eintracht Frankfurt wiederum braucht dringend einen Sieg, möchten Sie die Chance auf die kommende Runde wahren. Erringen Sie diesen Sieg gegen Atalanta Bergamo? Diese und viele weitere Fragen beantworten wir in einer neuen Folge Chambeans League! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Basler Ballert wird präsentiert von Tipico Sportwetten. Neukundenangebote unter https://bit.ly/Basler_Ballert . Sicherheitshinweis: 18+ | Erlaubt (Whitelist) | Suchtrisiko | Hilfe unter www.buwei.de -- Champions-League-Fieber bei Basler Ballert! Mario Basler analysiert die großen Europapokal-Duelle der Woche: Bayern muss zu Arsenal – und für Basler ist klar, wer Favorit ist. Dazu: Dortmund gegen Villarreal, Leverkusen mit Rumpfelf bei Manchester City und Frankfurt mit Rückenwind gegen Bergamo. Basler tippt, ordnet ein – und spricht Klartext. Außerdem: Diskussion um Karim Adeyemis Waffenfund, Lob für Olise, Undav und Burkardt, Sorgen um Magdeburg & Saarbrücken, Meisterschaftsprognose, und ein Ausblick auf die heiße Bundesliga-Woche.

Joel Beya and Stephen Howson join Rio to discuss draws for Manchester United and Arsenal and the big match between Manchester City and Liverpool. Before they discuss the game at the Etihad, Rio receives a voice-note from Usain Bolt who raises a few issues about Manchester United’s defending under Ruben Amorim - particularly during the draw at Tottenham.After dissecting those comments from Bolt, Rio reveals who he thinks the most important Man Utd players are right now and analyses the way that Matthijs De Ligt plays out from the back after Amorim urged him to show more confidence and play riskier passes.Jeremy Doku was an integral part of Man City’s demolition of Liverpool and Rio analyses why he’s been able to improve his game this season whilst comparing him to Nani in terms of wingers who show incredible talent but lack consistency in their game.And after Ste adopts some Mikel Arteta tactics around scoring from set pieces, the trio discuss the Wythenshawe Sunday League veterans team that includes Premier League striker Papiss Cisse, title winner Danny Drinkwater and tease a huge new signing they’re expecting to make. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Das war eine echte Klatsche in der Champions League für den BVB bei Manchester City. Beim 1:4 stimmte nicht viel. Die Borussen wirkten komplett überfordert. Unser Vorstopper Michael Schulz hat die zweite Halbzeit kaum noch hingeguckt. Florian Joswig war zumindest nach dem Anschlusstreffer kurz nochmal optimistisch. Ansonsten sehen die Beiden die Situation aber noch lange nicht kritisch. Auch wenn das Spiel in Augsburg nicht schön war, aber immerhin erfolgreich. In Hamburg sollte es jetzt am Wochenende einen klaren Sieg geben, da sind sich Schulz und Joswig sicher.

Der BVB wird von Manchester City zurechtgewiesen und findet sich im Niemandsland der Champions-League-Tabelle wieder. Was fehlt den Dortmundern noch, um echte Top-Teams schlagen zu können? Außerdem: Warum müssen in Hoffenheim gleich zwei Geschäftsführer gehen?

Borussia Dortmund hat gegen Manchester City in der Champions League verloren. Darüber sprechen wir natürlich heute. Es gibt außerdem die Stimmen aus der Pressekonferenz mit Niko Kovac, alle Interviews und – na klar – auch die Einschätzung unserer Reporter vor Ort. Heute bei BVB kompakt!

Unsere Themen: Die Pressekonferenz mit Niko Kovač und das Personalupdate vor Manchester City. Außerdem sprechen wir darüber, wie es für Rayan Cherki läuft. Den hatte Borussia Dortmund ja lange im Visier.

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. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/football  Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcastutm_medium=referralutm_campaign=episode_descriptionutm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WERBUNG | Möchtest du eine neue Aufstellung? Finde jetzt bei indeed deine passende Position! Mehr unter [Link weiter unten] /WERBUNG Auf uns wartet ein großartiger CHAMPIONS-LEAGUE-SPIELTAG! BAYERN MÜNCHEN vs. PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN. BORUSSIA DORTMUND vs. MANCHESTER CITY. REAL MADRID vs. FC LIVERPOOL. Da bekommt man richtig Lust auf Fußball! Unsere BOHNDESLIGA-Crew, bestehend aus Etienne, Tobi und Niko, bespricht vor dem 4. SPIELTAG alle wesentlichen Partien mit deutscher Beteiligung. Los geht es mit dem Spiel NAPOLI gegen EINTRACHT FRANKFURT. Beide Teams stehen unter Druck. Ein Sieg muss her, um die Zwischenrunde in greifbare Nähe zu rücken. Kann Dino Toppmöller NAPOLIs Erfolgscoach Antonio Conte aufhalten? Weiter geht es mit dem Spitzenspiel zwischen PSG und den BAYERN. Die BAYERN wirken im Moment unschlagbar. Doch können sie auch den amtierenden CHAMPIONS-LEAGUE-Sieger aus PARIS bezwingen? Und wie schlagen sich Niko Kovac' DORTMUNDer gegen Pep Guardiolas MANCHESTER CITY? Hat der Spanier noch ein paar Asse im Ärmel? Über all das und viel mehr sprechen wir in der neuesten Ausgabe CHAMBEANS LEAGUE! Rocket Beans wird unterstützt von Indeed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wie ist der 1:0-Erfolg in Augsburg zu bewerten? Was hat Serhou Guirassy nach dem Abschlusstraining noch intensiv geübt? Ist Manchester City eigentlich noch die altbekannte Passmaschine? Solche Fragen besprechen wir in dieser Folge. Und natürlich bekommt ihr auch den Rückblick auf die anderen BVB-Spiele vom Wochenende.

Am 26. Mai 2018 hat sich im Olympiastadion von Kiew eine Fußballgeschichte abgespielt, die bis heute untrennbar mit dem Namen Loris Karius verbunden ist. Das Champions-League-Finale zwischen dem FC Liverpool und Real Madrid sollte der größte Abend in der Karriere des deutschen Torhüters werden. Stattdessen wurde es zu seinem Albtraum. Zwei Fehler von Karius gingen direkt in die Fußballhistorie ein und prägten seine Laufbahn wie kein anderes Spiel. Doch was ist an diesem Abend wirklich passiert? Und wie ging es danach für ihn weiter? In dieser Podcast-Episode blicken wir nicht nur auf die 90 dramatischen Minuten von Kiew, sondern auch auf den langen Weg dorthin. Von den ersten Stationen in Mettenberg, Ulm und Stuttgart über den Wechsel zu Manchester City bis hin zum Aufstieg in Mainz. Wir zeigen, wie sich Karius beim FC Liverpool unter Jürgen Klopp durchgesetzt hat, welche Rückschläge es schon vor dem Finale gab und warum sein Weg in die Premier League so besonders war. Gehirnerschütterung durch Ramos? Natürlich geht es auch um die Folgen: die heftigen Reaktionen in Medien und sozialen Netzwerken, die Diskussion um eine mögliche Gehirnerschütterung durch Sergio Ramos und die Frage, ob diese alles verändernde Nacht seine Karriere tatsächlich besiegelt hat. Oder ob Karius noch einmal die Chance bekam, sich neu zu beweisen. Dabei werfen wir auch einen Blick auf die weiteren Stationen seines Weges – von Besiktas Istanbul über Union Berlin bis hin zu Newcastle United. Und schließlich landet die Geschichte in Deutschland, wo Loris Karius heute wieder im Tor steht und versucht, seinen Platz im Fußball zurückzuerobern. Tragödie & Triumph Dieser Podcast erzählt nicht nur die Chronik einer Niederlage, sondern auch die Geschichte eines Spielers, der zwischen Hoffnung, Kritik und Comeback-Momenten immer wieder seinen Weg gesucht hat. Ein Stück Fußballgeschichte, das bis heute fasziniert – und zeigt, wie nah Triumph und Tragödie im Sport beieinanderliegen.

Als Stephen Ireland 2007 den Tod seiner Großmutter erfand, war es für den irischen Fußballverband gar keine Frage, dass Ireland kurzfristig abreisen dürfte. Später kam jedoch heraus, dass dies eine Lüge war. Und in seiner Panik verstrickte sich Ireland in ein immer größeres Lügengeflecht. Was war Stephen Ireland aber überhaupt für ein Typ und warum hat er diese Lüge rausgeholt? Hat er sich dadurch möglicherweise die große Karriere sogar verbaut? Der Spieler von Manchester City zeigte tolle Spiele und sein riesiges Potenzial. Doch nach der Lüge rund um den Tod seiner Großmutter ging die Karriere steil bergab.

Dass Han Kwang-Song aus Nordkorea nach Europa kam, war das bereits ungewöhnlich. Schließlich kam er aus dem abgeschottetsten Land der Welt. Doch in Italien wurde vielen Expertinnen und Experten schnell klar, dass Han Kwang-Song richtig was drauf hatte. Und so hatten auch schnell große Vereine ein Auge auf den noch jungen Spieler aus Nordkorea geworfen. Darunter Teams wie der FC Liverpool, Manchester City und Juventus Turin. Für was Han Kwang-Song nichts konnte, waren die UN-Sanktionen gegen Nordkorea. Immer wieder testete das Land seine Atomwaffen, woraufhin die Vereinten Nationen die Daumenschrauben immer weiter anzogen. Irgendwann hatte das auch Einfluss auf das Leben von Han Kwang-Song. Und irgendwann verschwand er genau deswegen und war wie vom Erdboden verschluckt. Selbst Transfermarkt.de wusste nicht mehr, wohin es Han Kwang-Song verschlagen hatte. Die ganze mysteriöse Geschichte hört Ihr in dieser Episode!

Steven Gerrard und der FC Liverpool standen 2014 kurz vor dem Gewinn der Premier League. Es wäre der erste Meistertitel für den Klub seit 1990 gewesen. Kapitän der Mannschaft war Steven Gerrard – ein Junge aus Liverpool, der nie für einen anderen Verein gespielt hatte. In den Vorjahren war er zur Vereinslegende geworden, und nun sollte die Krönung folgen. Der FC Liverpool spielte in der Saison 2014 mit vielen jungen Talenten, die später zur Weltklasse reifen sollten. Unter der Führung des erfahrenen Steven Gerrard standen Spieler wie Luis Suárez, Jordan Henderson und Philippe Coutinho. Ein Sieg gegen den Konkurrenten Manchester City ließ die Titelträume greifbar erscheinen, doch im Spiel gegen den FC Chelsea wurde der Traum für Steven Gerrard und den FC Liverpool zum Albtraum.

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Wir sind zurück mit einem neuen Fußballmoment und es ist wirklich so einiges passiert! Markus darf loslegen und wir sprechen zuerst über den durchaus zufriedenstellenden Saisonstart der Bayern. Kann es so weitergehen? Wird es eine einsame Saison an der Spitze der Bundesliga? Geht es in der Champions League wieder ganz weit oder ist doch eher früh Schluss? Wir stellen euch unsere Antworten auf diese Fragen vor. Dann nimmt Sebbo uns mit in die Premier League, genauer gesagt nach Liverpool. Der LFC hat keinen Transfersommer für die Geschichtsbücher hinter sich. Die Reds haben so viel ausgegeben wie nahezu niemand zuvor, aber aus irgendeinem Grund gab es keinen wirklich großen Aufschrei in der Fußball Community. Zumindest nicht ansatzweise so groß wie in vergleichbaren Fällen bei Manchester City oder PSG. Wir versuchen eine Antwort auf die Frage nach dem Warum zu finden! Zum Abschluss darf Markus nochmal ran und wirft dabei einen Blick in die Türkei. Wir sprechen ausführlich über Galatasaray Istanbul und die neuen Investitionen in den Kader. Woher kommt das Geld überhaupt und gehört Gala jetzt zu DEN ganz großen Topklubs in Europa? Wir haben noch ein paar Zweifel, aber wer weiß wo die Reise hingeht. Wir freuen uns auf eine volle Folge 75 von Schnee von morgen und wünschen euch viel Spaß dabei!

In Folge 146 sprachen wir über eine vollgepackte Woche zwischen Champions League Debüt und Serie A.Los ging es mit dem Champions-League-Spiel gegen Manchester City: Wir fassten das Duell kurz zusammen und diskutieren drei grundlegende Fragen:-Rote Karte sinnvoll zu ziehen-Auswechslung Kevin De Bruyne Dazu die Entscheidung für VMS im Tor statt Meret.-Leistung Vanja Milinkovic-SavicWeiter ging es mit dem Spiel gegen Pisa: Trotz des Sieges zeigte Napoli eine schwache Defensivleistung und ließ mit einem xG von 2,62 viel zu. Offensiv eher noch Sand im Getriebe.Natürlich besprachen wir auch die Aussagen von Conte im Postmatch, die alles andere als logisch waren.Zum Abschluss der Blick nach vorn: das kommende Auswärtsspiel beim AC Milan, das erneut von einem Auswärtsverbot für Napoli-Fans mit sich zieht.Hört rein, bleibt auf dem Laufenden und abonniert unseren Podcast! Für die neuesten Updates und spannende Diskussionen rund um den SSC Napoli folgt uns auch auf Social Media!