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This has got to be the most eventful weekend in football in sometime with all sorts of off-field issues dominating headlines all over, and of course we are here to talk them through with you:

UEFA v Man City (1:10) . The ins and outs of the case, the basis, the backstory, the views from both the inside and outside what man city are prepared to do. Thoughts on FFP, the repercussions this can have on European football. Staying in England, Arteta got his performance (21:20) from his big names and got some monkeys off their backs.

In the Serie A, (26:20) is Daniele Padelli the worst GK in Europe? The effect he’s having on others. The strengths Lazio have in this title race and advantage they may have. Other side of Milan, (30:30) why did it take so long for AC to play Rebic? The effect he has had on this team and the run they’ve been on.

Barcelona has been given a special allowance to sign a striker this week!(33:55) But, why!? Is it corruption by Barcelona again and the weird players they are targeting this week.

Quick hits:

(36:10) PSG rotating for an entertaining game.

(37:20) Marseille revitalised season.

(40:25) is Lamps unlucky vs OGS or is it more to it? Bailly big game! Bats big missed.

(43:45) all the title contenders in Germany won this weekend. Sancho setting personal records but where can Dortmund find luck vs PSG?

(46:30) has Jack Grealish been a top 5 player in England this season? Is the hype REALLL? Should he be starting for England?

(53:33) who you’d give PFA POTY to if it was handed out today? Contenders for YPOTY.

As we return Virgil and myself after a Prem restricted weekend we got to talk about all the other football that happened across the weekend:

• Milan derby (2:50) was one of the best it’s had in the last few days. The major winners and losers from the game and even the positives to take out of it for the Rosseneri in losing. Keeping it in Italy, talking about the title implications for Juve and Lazio following this weekend’s results. 

• Dortmund with so much to talk about (15:03) with their defensive shambles almost always overshadowing their offensive prowess. Comparing this Dortmund team to itself in the past and other sides that have become stagnant and eventually regressed. Great game for Leipzig and why they have a lot to gain from drawing despite not getting maximum points. 

• Speaking PSG but more specifically Neymar (30:38) What is his legacy since he has moved to PSG? Has he even improved them? Is the move deemed a success? Is his career a flop? Has he been outshone in Paris?

• Talking La Liga title race (36:18) how Real Madrid have evolved over the last few months and how Zidane has revitalized this Madrid team with Benzema at the heart of it. Is Varane the best CB in Europe this year? Are Barcelona going through their season of humbling?

We are back once again with our regularly scheduled podcast! On this episode we discussed:


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In this episode to bring in the new year 💥 the boys started of with what players each of the big 7! 😳 need to be looking at in order to see out the 19/20 season 🔄

Liverpool- 2:00 - Do they even need anyone 🤔? Is Minomino all they need 👀

Leicester City - 3:20 - What do the foxes need to continue their brilliant start to the season? More firepower? Vardy and Madders need some help! 🚑

Man City - 5:45 - it kinda obvious what they need 🤕 or is it 🤔. Hear some left field opinions here 👀 🛑 in-house solutions as well 🏠

Chelsea - 11:45 - midfield needs work 🚧 Defense as well 🛑 but big 💰 there to spend. Talking plans for purchasing now and for next season 📝

Man United - 16:55 - a fan rant amidst all the talk🗣 midfield fixes 🔧 and some familiar faces 👥 creativity the 🔑 word

Spurs - yeaaaa their entire defense need help ⚔ but with Kane injury they need a forward 💥 Short term loans?

Arsenal - 30:08 - Experience v youth for the future? 🧐 a dream window would be to add a winger as well 💨 💨

In this episode the boys are back from finals 📝 and where else to start than to look through the Round of 16 draw for the Champions league 🎱 !

Ahhh our last epi before finals szn 📝. So much to talk about🗣:

English round up: (1:00) Chelsea hold their own vs Man City, United stunning comeback paper over the cracks? Li-VAR-pool? Leno best GK in the league and Mou turning spurs to title challengers?

Spanish Round Up: (25:50)- Karim Benzema the most inform striker in Europe? When last has Atleti really made substantial progress?

German Round Up: (29:55) - Yea Dortmund and Atleti are the same. Sancho looking for an out? M'Gladbach dropped points and Bayern looking good under their caretaker. Leipzig looking like champions.

Italian Round Up: (33:42) - Romelu Lukaku consistently being one of the best around. Juve better Ronaldo Less? AC milan unlikely heroes and Roma team looking fluent. SMALDINI.

French Round Up: (41:30) - Neymar needs a timeout. Angers surprising everyone in France and Depay on the move?

It was an entertaining weekend in the world for sure with drama in all corners of Europe. This week your favorite footballing duo discussed:

Premier league round Up: (1:12) City and L'ppol dramatic games, more questions for Emery, LCFC real challenge for top 4.

Bundesliga Round Up: (19:00) Title race heats up, Bayern thrashing, Kovac sacking, M'Gladbach title race and a superb game by Leipzig.

La Liga Round Up: (26:50) Barcelona's mismanaged squad and Real Madrid constantly in limbo. Isco to Barcelona?

Serie A Round Up: (36:50)Juventus win late, Zaniolo leading Roma resurgence , Lukaku matches R9 record.

Ligue 1 Round Up: (43:20) PSG surprise loss, Depay leads Lyon to comeback win, St. Etienne return to form.

UCL Preview: (50:20) All teams in action this week.

On this week's episode the boys went around Europe as per usual and spoke about:

English Round up - (1:05)City struggle but win. (3:20) Pulisic shining; (6:50) Add in Arsenal look like they are in shambles; (16:42)Spurs looking disinterested and Liverpool looking determine to just win. and some love for Leicester.

Spanish round up - (23:00) Discussed the reasons El Clasico was postponed and what they could have done instead. (25:00) table toppers in Granada shocking everyone. (26:25) Same problems as usual with Atletico plus Odegaard shining bright (26:45)

German round up - (28:10) Lewandowski unstoppable. No one wants to win the Bundesliga and ( 29:15)contrasting fortunes for the Borrusias'.

Italian Round up - (32:10) Juve and Inter both missed opportunites with each getting draws. (33:15) Milan continue to be in turmoil as they lost to Roma.

French Round up - (34:30) Icardi and co. destroying the rest of France and their UCL group stage. Plus some UCL predictions. Monaco and Lyon still sit low in the ranks.

(37:05)Some UCL predictions and Hot Takes!