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In this solo FC Banterlona episode, Drew fights through the holiday sickness to break down Premier League Matchweek 20 — because fixtures don’t stop for anyone. He runs through the latest from Manchester United, Newcastle, City, Arsenal, and Aston Villa, touching on who’s actually convincing and who’s just surviving on vibes and rotation.

Injuries are starting to pile up, the title race is getting messy, and the relegation battle is quietly turning into a knife fight featuring Burnley and Nottingham Forest. Drew looks ahead to what’s next during the festive run, calls out a few players to keep an eye on, and drops some predictions before the schedule inevitably flips the table again.

Solo pod. Holiday chaos. Pat is living it up in Barbados.

Cheers to the Sullivans!!!

We break down a wild weekend in the Premier League, starting with the high-scoring draw between Manchester United and Bournemouth, Liverpool’s convincing win over Brighton, Arsenal grinding out a narrow victory against Wolves, and Chelsea handling business against Everton. We also get into Tottenham’s continued struggles under Thomas Frank and what’s going wrong tactically.

From there, we zoom out and talk league-wide trends — Nottingham Forest’s resurgence under Sean Dyche, Newcastle’s inconsistency, City continuing to set the standard, and Aston Villa quietly putting together an impressive run of form. We also touch on the Tyne-Wear Derby and what it means for both clubs moving forward.

We wrap things up by looking ahead to Matchweek 17, highlighting the key fixtures, players to watch, and our predictions for how the table could shift once again.

The boys are back breaking down the World Cup draw — the biggest matchups, the toughest groups, and what it all means for the USMNT. We walk through the key storylines, early surprises, and the usual controversy that comes with any major FIFA draw. We also touch on the ongoing Mo Salah situation at Liverpool and what it could signal for the club’s future.

Then it’s over to the Premier League for a Matchweek 15 recap, taking a closer look at Arsenal’s form, where they stand heading into the second half of the season, and which teams are trending in the right (or wrong) direction.

We wrap things up with Champions League talk — who’s looking strongest, which teams are emerging as real threats, and how the knockout picture is shaping up — before previewing the biggest Premier League fixtures on deck.

Plus: betting insights, player props, and why the Tyne-Wear Derby could be one of the wildest matches of the weekend.

The boys are back with our usual Friday drop, and we kick things off exactly how a serious football podcast should: with Patrick celebrating that he finally found all his missing socks, and Drew riding high after Messi secured his first trophy with Inter Miami.

From there, it’s straight into Premier League chaos — City vs. Fulham turning into a wild, high-scoring shootout, Haaland hitting his 100th Premier League goal, Arsenal locking things down defensively, and half the league limping around with injury lists longer than Wolves’ winless streak.

We dive into who’s sinking, who’s climbing, why Drew still refuses to give up on Liverpool, and how the next matchweek could flip everything on its head. Plus: fan reactions, bad vibes, good vibes, and our predictions for what’s coming next.

Banterlona Nation… let’s ride.

The boys are back for a special midweek episode unfiltered, and absolutely necessary. We break down all the Premier League chaos: Chelsea somehow looking elite and awful at the same time, City rolling even without Haaland scoring, Fulham shocking Spurs, Wolves spiraling, and Liverpool’s new lineup giving fans dangerous levels of hope.

Everton getting destroyed at home by Newcastle, Brentford vs Burnley ending in pure madness, and Brighton quietly sneaking up the table while Crystal Palace still can’t score to save their lives.

We preview Matchweek 14, drop some questionable betting tips (Wolves and Leeds… disgusting), and tease a brand-new listener segment coming next week.

Banterlona Nation… let’s ride.

It’s the Thanksgiving special of the FC Banterlona Podcast, and first things first, we’re grateful for Banterlona Nation. From day-one listeners to new members of the family, everything we do is for all of you!

Psull and Drew recap Premier League Matchweek 12, breaking down Liverpool’s struggles (Pat is very mean to Drew), who is clearly on the verge of a mental breakdown. Look no further then how he started this weeks episode...

Arsenal’s firm grasp of the league title, and United’s shock loss to 10 men Everton. Then we shift into the Champions League, reacting to Barcelona’s shock 0-3 defeat in West London, City vs. Leverkusen, Arsenal huge win vs Bayern and the biggest European talking points.

Finally, we lock in our Matchweek 13 previews and picks, with bold predictions for Chelsea vs. Arsenal, Everton vs. Newcastle, City vs. Leeds, West Ham vs. Liverpool, and more.

Today it’s all about the road to the World Cup. We break down how each federation’s World Cup qualification process works, who’s in trouble, and who’s already cruising toward their tickets. From UEFA qualifiers, Scotland’s historic win to Italy’s path, Ireland’s hopes, and what the intercontinental playoffs could look like — plus updates from AFC and CONCACAF.

Then it’s full focus back on the Premier League as we dive into Matchweek 12, breaking down every must-watch matchup, including Newcastle vs Manchester City, Leeds vs Aston Villa, and the North London Derby.

And of course, we close it out with Banterlona Bets — five official picks plus one bonus, including Drew’s big money parlay that he’s way too confident about.

Matchweek 11 delivered pure chaos, and we’re here to break it all down.

We get into Manchester City’s dominance over Liverpool, the tactical misfires from Slot's side, and the controversial refereeing moments that stole the headlines. We also unpack Arsenal slipping up against a resilient Sunderland, plus the fiery Manchester United vs Tottenham clash complete with Richarlison’s questionable celebration.

Aston Villa’s resurgence, Chelsea’s win over Wolves, Nottingham Forest’s climb, and the shifting mid-table picture all get their shine before we wrap up with a look ahead to the international break and what’s coming next.

The boys are back with another episode of FC Banterlona, and this one’s packed front to back with a BRAND NEW SEGMENT!

We kick things off with a full recap of Premier League Matchweek 10 — breaking down the biggest results, standout performances, and all the chaos that came with it. Then we jump into the Champions League Matchweek 4 highlights, talking through the key storylines. Liverpool vs Real Madrid, Bayern vs PSG & play a little game of European geography.

Plus, we debut a brand new segment Banterlona Bets where we give our takes, picks, and betting insights for Matchweek 11. And of course, we wrap it all up with our full preview of the weekend’s upcoming fixtures.

The boys are back with a special Halloween-themed episode of FC Banterlona!

Your co-hosts Drew “Mike The Situation” Lovely and P “Gandalf the Red” Sull dive into all the latest Premier League storylines — from Arsenal’s blazing start and Liverpool’s struggles to Bournemouth’s resilience and Manchester United’s revival.

We chat records, injuries, and even step outside the Prem for some El Clásico, Bundesliga, and Serie A talk — before wrapping it all up with a look ahead to Matchweek 10 and the biggest fixtures to watch.