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

This week the Analysts take a step back from the ins and outs of league football to take a look at how the World Cup is shaping up, one year from now. Several nations have now qualified - and it still hangs in the balance for many others.

Here we take a look at who is looking the strongest, who are our dark horses for the competition at the moment, and a broad look at who’s headed to the playoffs and what that will look like around the world.

And, as always, a bit of useless trivia.

This week the Analysts take a look at the first games for several clubs and their new managers - who all seem to have enjoyed a boost to form under new management. Watford scored 4 past Manchester United to finally put Solsjkaer out of a job, and 12 goals were scored across Burnley-Palace and Newcastle-Brighton. All that and more awaits! 

It's the International Break but football hasn't slowed down one bit. Several clubs have now appointed new managers, while elsewhere on either end of the England team, Harrys Kane and Maguire have been enjoying mixed praises. On the other side of things, one London club has a big new investor. Timestamps below:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:51 Eddie Howe confirmed for Newcastle

00:16:32 Norwich close to appointing Dean Smith

00:28:16 Useless Trivia

00:31:16 Steve Gerrard takes the Aston Villa job

00:50:11 West Ham’s new Czech Shareholder

00:53:56 England and a tale of two Harrys

00:59:32 Our final thoughts on what's needed from Managers

This week the Analysts take a look at the managerial merry-go-round that's taken place of late, with new openings made and those same openings filled. 

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:45 Conte to Spurs

00:23:27 Xavi to Barcelona

00:37:05 Useless Trivia

00:41:30 Farke sacked by Norwich

00:47:23 Smith sacked by Villa