Liverpool can confirm Virgil van Dijk will undergo surgery on the knee injury he sustained during Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Everton. Special Guest Paul reckons that he’s gone for the year as he walks us through both of his ACL injuries in disgusting detail. 

Harry Maguire suffered a god awful 31 minutes before he put himself out of his own misery as England lost to Denmark at Wembley - his early departure prompting the question of whether he now needs a longer break from the game. Maybe he should take some time, grab some sun in Greece, and chill? 

Paul Pogba has once again spoken of his 'dream' to one day play for Real Madrid. With his Manchester United contract expiring next year, surely it's now or never for him. But is he even good enough for Real Madrid? 

Special Guest Paul and Andrew Mangan from Arseblog talk about Arsenal completing a £45m deal to sign Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid on transfer deadline day. 

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P.S. Apologies for the terrible pun in the headline. Look, we can't always be brilliant, okay? 

Liverpool and Manchester United were both comprehensively humiliated by defeats Sunday that rank among the heaviest in their history. Is it because of fatigue? Mike and Paul discuss. 

Manchester United beat Brighton for the second time in four days, with Paul Pogba scoring a free-kick to help seal their progress to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. Mike and Paul discuss. 

Thiago Silva’s Premier League debut was brutal. The Brazilian was handed the captain’s armband for Chelsea’s game against West Brom but was responsible for the Baggies’ second goal after committing a dreadful mistake. Signing a 36 year old defender on a free? Maybe not the best idea... 

The English Football League should really re-consider their position of not having mandatory testing. If EFL players are go to compete in competitions with Premier League players, then surely the EFL is going to ruin it for everyone, right?  

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga gives up an absolute howler to Sadio Mane and Liverpool. Mike and Paul discuss just how many more matches Chelsea can play with him in between the sticks. Also, we tacked on an episode of EPLpod Live for you to listen to; We would love it if you gave EPLpod Live a Five Star review on iTunes

According to The Daily Mail, Gareth Bale has completed his emotional return to Tottenham.

The Wales international has agreed terms on a year-long deal that Sportsmail understands to be worth more than £13million – part of which will be financed by Real Madrid. But will he be able to add value to Spurs?