In this episode, a mournful pair of Analysts bid farewell to their beloved Bielsa, as the Argentine departs Leeds United. How will his replacement, Jesse Marsch, fare at Elland Road? Also up for discussion are the Carabao Cup Final, the apology issued by Mike Riley and PGMOL to Everton following a controversial decision and whether Arsenal are on the up. 

A shorter ep this week, breaking down the rise of NFTs in the Premier League and the most exciting game of the weekend, Spurs' dramatic victory over Man City at the Etihad. Timestamps:

00:50 NTFs in the game

15:35 Spurs take down Man City yet again - should we be surprised? Should City be fearful??

This week the Analysts recap the AFCON Final and some of the tournament's highlights, give an instant reaction to the Newcastle-Everton relegation showdown, and look at some of the teams surprisingly dumped out of the FA Cup. 

Another record breaking January transfer window has come to an end, with some intriguing moves from several different Premier League players and clubs. 

We take our pick of the most interesting and potentially impactful signings made this month, as well as a closer look at two clubs who have done a lot of business - and who needed to do a lot of business - Everton and Newcastle.

This week the Analysts answer last week’s question of Benitez’s future, take a look at the arrival of Philippe Coutinho at Aston Villa, and assess the Bundesliga’s approach to postponement.

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:48 Rafa Benitez sacked by Everton

00:18:57 Philippe Coutinho returns to the Prem

00:27:00 Useless Trivia

00:36:25 Christian Eriksen offered contract by Brentford

00:43:03 AFCON updates

00:47:15 The Bundesliga approach to postponement

Matches are getting postponed left and right in England, and some under suspicious circumstances. Tottenham and Everton are both wasting away. Long live AFCON month. Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:17 Liverpool won't be investigated by the EFL, the curious case of Leicester's injuries, the mistakes in English Football's treatment of Covid times and AFCON

00:36:23 Useless Trivia 

00:39:56 Conte's Spurs

00:53:10 BREAKING - Newcastle sign Chris Wood

00:57:47 Rafa Benitez's Everton

01:08:34 The AFCON so far 

In this episode, the Analysts put on their Sporting Directors' caps and take turns going down the table to determine the single best (and mostly realistic) signing for each of the Premier League's 20 teams. Who's in need of a new talisman and who just needs their squad shoring up?

Manchester United can't seem to win a game with their new tactical setup, the January transfer window is upon us, and a mid-season look at the Premier League's top performers. The Analysts break it down. Timestamps:

00:00:36 Manchester United’s struggling system

00:19:49 Ferran Torres to Barcelona - but why?!

00:34:34 Jarrod Bowen is West Ham’s gift that keeps on giving

00:39:52 Useless Trivia

00:42:49 Goalkeeper of the season so far

00:49:53 Defender of the season so far

00:55:34 Midfielder of the season so far

01:03:18 Forward of the season so far

In this episode, the Analysts discuss Leeds’ downfall and who’s to blame, why Chelsea are struggling to continue at last season’s level, and whether Arsenal are on the up for good under Arteta.

This week the Analysts take a look at how the Ballon d'Or has changed since voting opened up from 2007 - has the winner of the illustrious award always been the correct one? Also up for discussion are the COVID outbreak at Spurs, Jude Bellingham's comments on former match-fixer Felix Zwayer and the appointment of Ralf Rangnick at Manchester United. 

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:45 Should we value the Ballon d’Or?

00:20:36 Ralf Rangnick arrives in the Premier League

00:38:48 Useless Trivia

00:41:17 Tottenham’s COVID outbreak

00:51:30 Jude Bellingham’s Comments

01:01:00 Colombian Match Fixing