Factor 50 Football #21 | Was It a Penalty? | Arsenal’s Corners Debate | Pep Rant

In Episode 21 of Factor 50 Football, Adam and Mike break down another huge week in the Premier League.

First up is Manchester United’s 2–1 win over Crystal Palace. The big talking point? The penalty decision. Was it the right call or did United get a bit of luck? Adam and Mike debate whether the referee got it right and what it means for United’s momentum.

Then attention turns to the London derby where Arsenal edged out Chelsea 2–1. The conversation quickly shifts to the wider debate around Arsenal’s set-piece dominance, with some people claiming their corner routines are part of why the Premier League’s overall quality is “dropping.” Is that fair criticism or just lazy analysis?

Mike also goes on a classic rant about Pep Guardiola and the influence he’s had on the modern game.

And of course it wouldn’t be Factor 50 without the weekly predictions, where Adam and Mike try (and often fail) to call the next round of Premier League results.

In this episode:

• Manchester United 2–1 Crystal Palace
• Was it really a penalty?
• Arsenal beating Chelsea and the corner debate
• Is the Premier League’s quality actually dropping?
• Mike’s Pep Guardiola rant
• Premier League predictions

If you enjoy honest football chat, fan rivalry, and a bit of chaos, this is the podcast for you.

Factor 50 Football – Episode 20

Do Arsenal have a mentality problem? | Šeško saves the day

This week on Factor 50 Football, emotions are running high.

We start with Arsenal. Mike opens up about how deflated he felt after the Wolves draw and why it felt like a real blow at the time, before talking through how much better things feel after beating Spurs. We dig into the big title-race question.

Is this actually a mentality problem, or just the reality of competing at the top week after week?

Manchester United finally get some proper credit. Another positive result, with Šeško grabbing the decisive goal, and a wider conversation about the run they’re on. We talk about the improvements in performances, why there’s a bit more belief creeping back in, and whether United are starting to build something more consistent rather than just scraping results.

Tottenham don’t escape the spotlight either. We ask the uncomfortable question. Are Spurs genuinely in relegation trouble, or is this just another chaotic chapter in a very Spursy season?

And to finish, we tackle the big one. If Man City are found guilty, what would a fair punishment actually look like? Points deductions, relegation, fines, or something else entirely?

Plenty of debate, strong opinions, and the usual back and forth you’d expect from Factor 50.

Factor 50 Football Podcast – Episode 19

Episode 19 is all about dropped points, creeping pressure, and a bigger question hanging over the Premier League.

We start with Arsenal’s 1–1 draw against Brentford. Another game, another conversation about control, margins, and whether the title race nerves are starting to show. With Man City breathing down their necks, is Mike finally starting to feel a bit twitchy?

Over at Old Trafford, Man United fail to make it five wins on the bounce after a draw with West Ham. We break down what went wrong, whether this was just a blip, and what it says about where United actually are right now.

That leads us into a wider debate. Is the overall quality of the Premier League dipping this season? Are we seeing more inconsistency than ever, or is it just a case of teams being harder to beat?

As always, we wrap things up with our predictions and a bit of healthy disagreement.

Plenty to get into this week. 🎙️⚽

Factor 50 – Episode 18

This week on the pod we’re back talking Premier League chaos, red cards, and whether form is finally becoming a thing.

We kick off with Arsenal cruising past Sunderland with a comfortable 3–0 win. Job done, no drama, and another reminder that Arsenal are just quietly doing their thing.

Then it’s over to Manchester United, who make it four wins in a row after beating Tottenham Hotspur 2–0. We get into the Romero red card, whether Spurs only have themselves to blame, and ask the important questions:

Can United make it five on the bounce… and will that guy finally cut his hair?

We also touch on the big **Manchester City vs Liverpool game. A red card that split opinions, and the usual VAR debates that nobody actually agrees on.

Plenty of opinions, very little agreement, and exactly how we like it.

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Arsenal pull clear. United keep rolling. Late goals everywhere.

This week on the Factor 50 Football Podcast, we break down a huge week at both ends of the table.

🔴 Arsenal

Six points clear at the top after a dominant 4–0 win over Leeds

Through to the League Cup Final, thanks to a dramatic last-minute winner from Havertz against Chelsea

Are Arsenal starting to look inevitable?

⚪ Manchester United

Three wins on the bounce

Another late moment of drama, this time with Benjamin Šeško popping up with the winner

Is the momentum finally building?

💼 January Transfer Talk

We pick our favourite January signings so far for:

Arsenal

Manchester United

🔮 Predictions

As always, we finish with our predictions for the next round of games and probably regret them immediately.

Late goals. Big wins. Transfer opinions.

It’s all here.

👇 Let us know in the comments:

Are Arsenal champions-elect?

Is Šeško the real deal?

Who’s been the best January signing so far?

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell us how wrong we are.

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Episode 16 – United 3 Arsenal 2 | Carrick In? Palace Fallout & More Awful Predictions

Episode 16 of the Factor 50 Football Podcast is a spicy one.

Adam (still smiling) and Mike (very much not) sit down after a huge night at Old Trafford as Manchester United edge past Arsenal in a chaotic 3–2 win.

We break down a brilliant United performance, including standout goals from Cunha and Dorgu, and ask the big question…

Is Michael Carrick doing enough to keep the job permanently?

There’s also time to dig into the fallout from Crystal Palace, what it means for the table, and whether certain teams are starting to wobble at exactly the wrong moment.

And yes… we revisit our predictions.

Yes… they were awful.

Again.

Big opinions, sore heads, biased takes, and plenty of laughter — especially from the red side of the table.

🎧 Listen now and enjoy Mike trying to stay calm for a full hour.

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Episode 15 | Carrick Masterclass, Arsenal Slip

Michael Carrick steps into the United dugout and immediately does the unthinkable… beats Man City.

New manager bounce or football heritage restored? We break down what actually changed and whether Carrick deserves more than just a caretaker label.

Arsenal, meanwhile, drop points against Nottingham Forest and miss a huge opportunity to put daylight between themselves and the chasing pack. Was it just one of those games… or the start of something more worrying?

That leads to the big, uncomfortable question:

If Arsenal don’t win the league this season, should Mikel Arteta be under real pressure? Or is that pure football Twitter madness?

We finish by looking ahead to Arsenal vs Manchester United next week.

Momentum vs expectation. Pressure vs freedom. And plenty of opinions you probably won’t agree with.

As always, zero balance, maximum conviction.

🎙️ Factor 50 Football – Episode 15

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New episode of Factor 50 Football Podcast is out

It finally happened… Michael Carrick gets the keys at Manchester United.

We break down:

• What Carrick as interim actually means for United
• Whether this is calm before the storm or just more chaos
• And if anyone genuinely knows what the long-term plan is (spoiler: probably not)

We also get into:

• Multi-club ownership and whether football’s heading in the right direction
• The grey areas nobody really wants to talk about
• And how it’s quietly changing competition across leagues

Plus…

• Are Arsenal actually on for the quadruple?
• Or is the hype running ahead of reality (again)?

As ever, plenty of strong opinions, zero tactical diagrams, and absolutely no fence-sitting.

Give it a listen and let us know where you disagree most 👀⚽

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🎙️ Factor 50 Football Podcast – New Episode

This week, we get properly stuck into it.

• Manchester United pull the trigger and Rúben Amorim is gone. Was it inevitable… or a complete mess?

• Arsenal now sit 6 points clear – are they finally putting daylight between themselves and the chasing pack?

• And… are West Ham United genuinely in trouble, or is this just another wobble?

Plenty of opinions, plenty of disagreement, and absolutely no fence-sitting.

🎧 Available now wherever you get your podcasts.

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Factor 50 Football – Episode 12 | Christmas Special 🎄

It’s the Factor 50 Christmas special 🎅⚽

Mike and Adam sit down to review the season so far – no one escapes.

Club's gets a school-style grade from A* right down to U

Who’s flying, who’s flopping, and who’s somehow still getting away with it?

We also put our reputations on the line by predicting where each team will finish come May – expect hot takes, bias, backtracking, and plenty of festive football nonsense.

Perfect listening for:

• Boxing Day walks
• Sofa slumps after too much turkey
• Arguing with your mates about why their club is “definitely an A*”

Grab a drink, press play, and enjoy the chaos. 🍻

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