Armchair Analysts

Football! Lots of it! Michael Carrick is winning games, Man City are gearing up, and West Ham are finding new levels. All this and more, including a special shoutout to James Milner, who is ever so close to an all time record...

What is it about interim managers that just gets players performing in a way permanent managers can't? Is it advantage Arsenal or will City find their run in time? What the hell do Liverpool do with Isak when he's back?

From the Premier League to the African Cup of Nations, it's all been happening and it's all been pretty wibbly wobbly to tell you the truth. From never before seen scenes in an international final, to a return to the good old days of the Premier League, when all you needed was 80 points and a dream to win the title.

2026 is here, bringing with it the executioner's block for managers left and right. Who's been replaced and who's still in post as we head into the back half of the 25/26 season?

the last ep of the year! Happy holidays folks

Mo Salah has started something of a trend, with Enzo Maresca and Bruno Fernandes the latest to express discontent following their games. Has the worm turned at the top of the table, with Manchester City able to take first place off leaders Arsenal? And how much time does Thomas Frank realistically have?

Football football football football.

With City's 3-0 win over Liverpool putting them just four points shy of leaders Arsenal headed into the break, are Pep Guardiola's side back to their former strength?

Also, which players have captained someone who then went on to be their manager?

With a big weekend of six pointers ahead of the international break, who's playing sustainable football, and who's purple patch is starting to peel off?

This week, the analysts talk about Sheffield Wednesday going into administration, and cover some of the weekend Premier League games.