In the Premier League this weekend Liverpool v Manchester City is the standout fixture: second versus first. On the podcast we also discuss the football phrase ‘to carve open’ and ask our topical quiz question. At the end of the show, we’ll also give our predictions to three games from this week’s round of fixtures.  If you’d like the transcript  to the show – great for learners and teachers of English – please show your support by becoming a patron (through Patreon) and if you have questions or comments, email us at: [email protected] (Damian=DF, Damon=DB).

English Through Football Podcast: 2018-19 Liverpool v Manchester City

Transcript of the show

DB: You are listening to Languagecaster’s football-language podcast. Hello and welcome to the show for all those who love the game of football and who want to improve their English skills too. My name’s Damon and I’m based in Tokyo, where I got a little bit sunburnt after attending my daughter’s sport’s day, but other than that all is good over here in Tokyo and I’m looking forward to the football  later today.

You are listening to languagecaster.com (stinger in Chinese)

DB: Yes, you are listening to languagecaster.com and that was in Chinese. To start, just a little message to ask for your support. Please do think about  becoming a patron through Patreon – just follow the links on our site. It helps us keep the show on the road! And of course, thanks to all those who already do support us through Patreon.

OK. Let’s kick off with some news from last week in the good, the bad and the ugly.

Good

DB: Well, this week was a Champions League week, so we’ll start there and at Wembley, where Messi put on another master class as Barcelona and Tottenham played out a great game for the neutrals, which ended 4-2 for the Catalan side.

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