Bola Boys Podcast

Erik Ten Hag is set to become the new Man United manager, and the race for fourth and relegation battle continues! In this episode we cover the new managerial appointment as well Arsenal’s recent uptick in form, how has it gone so terribly wrong for Everton, and the new-look Burnley post-Dyche.

We also preview the big United-Chelsea match, Spurs-Leicester, as well as the London derby between West Ham and Arsenal.

1:20 Erik ten Hag

12:10 Arsenal

20:50 Everton

29:55 Burnley

39:55 Previews

44:45 Score Predictor

Is there a debate to be had?

As part of Astro Malaysia's #MyRedRivals campaign, the Bola Boys host a special episode comparing and debating:

1. Their careers so far

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Who will lift the trophy in May? Many thought City wrapped up the league in January but now with 1 point between them and Liverpool, The Bola Boys preview the biggest game of the season so far. We cover the current state of play, the season both teams have had so far, analyse the difference between the two teams and managers, and predict how the massive game will play out.

00:00 Intro

01:50 Current State of Play

06:00 Season So Far - Liverpool

13:40 Season So Far - Man City

23:10 The Game

29:40 Score Prediction

The Bola Boys’ first in-person recording session covers the current Chelsea situation, Newcastle and their renewed hope under Howe, City’s Manchester derby and dropped points at Palace, and Arsenal’s impressive progression under Arteta. 

We also preview the United-Leicester game and where it has gone wrong for both teams, and leave the potential decider preview between City and Liverpool for a separate pod.

01:40 Chelsea Crisis

08:50 Newcastle

20:00 Man City

29:00 Arsenal

38:00 Man United vs. Leicester

In this episode each of the Bola Boys pick a January signing that stood out and reviewed 3 teams that have had the most interesting run of results. We review Man United's faltering path towards 4th spot, Southampton's impressive showing against the big boys, and Leicester's torrid season so far after such high pre-season expectations. 

We also preview the showdown between Man City and Spurs, as well as in-form Wolves' tricky fixtures against Leicester and Arsenal.

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00:00 Intro

01:30 January signing pick

06:50 Man United

17:40 Southampton

27:00 Leicester

38:38 Man City vs. Spurs

42:00 Wolves vs. Leicester, Arsenal

Who’s gonna get that last Champions League spot? 

In this episode we review Chelsea’s rough patch, Spurs and Conte’s progress and Man United’s unconvincing but favourable results. Finally we discuss and debate about the race for fourth place between the 4 contenders, and the order we think they will likely finish in.

00:00 Intro

03:20 Chelsea

16:15 Spurs

25:45 Man United

36:45 Race for 4th Place

Is the title race over? The Bola Boys dive into City’s dominant festive season, the enthralling encounters between the potential top 4 (yes that includes Arsenal) and Spurs’ curious start under Conte. We also look forward to another title battle between City and Chelsea, and the always action-packed North London Derby.

01:30 Title Race

11:45 Liverpool

21:15 Man City

28:10 Leicester

34:05 Spurs

42:30 City vs. Chelsea

46:30 Spurs vs. Arsenal

In this episode, we look at the state of the title race following the weekend's games. Flawless City open the gap on rivals, with Liverpool and Chelsea dropping points after being struck with Covid absences. We also cover how Ranieri has been struggling to get The Hornets ticking along. Finally we look ahead at Chelsea's fixtures against Aston Villa and Liverpool and City's next two of Leicester and Arsenal.

01:20 Omicron

06:10 Spurs vs. Liverpool

18:50 Chelsea

25:10 Man City

35:10 Watford

41:20 Aston Villa vs. Chelsea

45:20 Man City vs. Leicester, Arsenal

49:40 Chelsea vs. Liverpool

51:30 Score Predictor

The Bola Boys look back at the LFC scoring machine who find form after disappointment at the London Stadium. Can Ralf bring revolution to Old Trafford after a great result at Stamford Bridge? A glance at the six-pointer between Newcastle and Norwich.

Finally, we look forward to Man United v Arsenal, how Stevie G’s AVFC fare against Leicester and whether Brentford or Watford can pull away from relegation rivals.

01:25 Ralf Rangnick

06:30 Liverpool

16:20 Arsenal

23:50 Man United

33:55 Newcastle and Norwich

44:40 Previews - Villa vs. Leicester, Man United vs. Arsenal, Brentford vs. Watford

In this episode, we discuss the recent managerial appointments of Stevie G, Conte and Eddie Howe, as well as reviewing some of the in-form teams in the league - as Palace continue to impress, Lukaku-less Chelsea march on, Burnley’s make or break season, and West Ham thriving despite less reliance on Antonio.

We look forward to Arsenal’s exciting trip to Anfield, hopefully not another 0-0 between Man United and Chelsea and finally, Man City hosting Moyes’ boys.

00:00 Intro

01:15 Stevie G, Conte and Eddie Howe

13:20 Crystal Palace

24:00 Chelsea and Burnley

32:00 West Ham

38:15 Liverpool vs. Arsenal

45:00 Chelsea vs. United

48:40 City vs. West Ham