Five Aside

The lads are BACK and absolutely flying. We break down Chelsea’s FA Cup hopes vs Pep’s machine, Barcelona clinching La Liga while Madrid descend into pure chaos, and the growing Rashford-to-Barca agenda. Plus: Mourinho to Madrid rumors, Arsenal UCL dreams, Spurs & West Ham in a relegation scrap nobody expected, and why Barça might still not be ready for Europe. Pure football banter from start to finish.

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & today’s football chaos

01:20 – Chelsea vs Man City FA Cup final preview

05:20 – Pep overthinking & Chelsea’s chances

09:00 – Arsenal UCL hopes vs PSG debate

16:40 – Barcelona crowned La Liga champions

18:50 – Has Hansi Flick overachieved with this Barça squad?

22:00 – Is La Liga weak or are Barcelona elite?

29:20 – Rashford to Barcelona talks heat up

31:20 – Could Rashford end up at Arsenal?

35:00 – Arsenal title race & Champions League pressure

41:00 – VAR, grappling & set-piece controversies

43:50 – Arsenal injuries & Kvaratskhelia fears

46:10 – Arsenal vs PSG final confidence levels

46:50 – Crystal Palace vs Man City reactions

48:00 – Savinho, Grealish & City squad depth

56:50 – Florentino Perez press conference madness

01:00:00 – Mourinho to Madrid rumors discussed

01:07:00 – Why Mourinho could actually work at Madrid

01:13:30 – Spurs vs West Ham relegation embarrassment

01:18:30 – Future of Barça vs Mourinho’s Madrid in 3 years

01:24:00 – Why Barcelona still might struggle in Europe

01:26:00 – Mourinho’s legacy & Manchester United debate

01:30:30 – Outro

The Five Aside boys enter the football knowledge trenches with the ultimate Premier League relegation game. From Ipswich and Sunderland to Nottingham Forest and QPR, it turns into pure chaos as heads start spinning, answers get repeated, and “I already said that!” becomes the phrase of the episode 😭

There’s pressure, shameless cheating allegations, vintage Premier League nostalgia, and one of the scrappiest title races you’ll ever witness. If you know your Barclays heritage, this one is for you.

Who actually knows ball? 👀

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Timestamps

0:00 – Intro to the Relegation Game

1:05 – Rules explained: 39 relegated Premier League clubs

2:00 – Fast start: Ipswich, Wigan, Middlesbrough & more

3:45 – Sunderland, Blackburn & West Ham enter the chat

4:30 – Chaos begins over repeated answers 😭

5:20 – Hull City, Crystal Palace & Wolves confusion

6:40 – Brentford guess gets instantly packed up

7:35 – Burnley controversy 👀

8:30 – Sheffield derby knowledge battle

9:10 – “Man City got relegated?!” shock moment

10:00 – Timer pressure starts frying brains

11:00 – Bournemouth clutch answer

12:00 – Everton debate sparks confusion

13:20 – Arsenal title-race analogy during the game 😂

14:45 – Aston Villa & QPR save the day

16:00 – Lincoln and York City desperation era

17:10 – Oldham Athletic deep-cut pull 🤯

18:30 – Final scramble for forgotten clubs

19:10 – Nottingham Forest & Norwich somehow forgotten

20:00 – Full answers revealed + outro banter

The lads break down Arsenal’s chaotic late win over West Ham, the set-piece controversy, City’s ruthless chase, Chelsea and Liverpool’s mid-off at Anfield, United scraping past Sunderland, and a heated Bruno Fernandes vs Declan Rice PFA debate. Plus: Mother’s Day love and premium football banter.

Timestamps

00:00 – Arsenal fans survive the stress

02:00 – Fernandez miss, Raya save, late-game chaos

09:00 – Ben White injury and Arteta’s risky Rice experiment

12:00 – Zubimendi exposed by Premier League intensity

17:30 – Odegaard and Havertz change the game

19:15 – SofaScore spoilers and VAR pain

20:45 – Arsenal set-piece goal controversy

30:30 – Are Arsenal gaming corners or just smarter?

36:30 – Man City beat Brentford and keep chasing

38:00 – Doku, money, and City’s ridiculous squad depth

45:20 – Chelsea vs Liverpool: mid-table energy, big drama

51:45 – Slot criticism and Liverpool’s bad substitutions

56:30 – Chelsea pride, Mikel’s comments, and Colwill’s return

01:06:00 – Man United vs Sunderland reaction

01:12:00 – Carrick stabilising United?

01:18:00 – Bruno Fernandes vs Declan Rice PFA debate

01:33:30 – Mother’s Day shoutouts and closing chaos

Arsenal fans are already planning the parade, Chelsea fans are fighting for survival, and Real Madrid are apparently one training session away from a WWE tag match.

This week on Five Aside, the boys preview a MASSIVE football weekend — from Arsenal vs West Ham and the Premier League title race drama, to Liverpool vs Chelsea aka El Plástico, plus a chaotic El Clasico breakdown featuring Mbappé drama, Barca vibes football, and Madrid dressing-room civil war allegations.

There’s also love for Michael Carrick’s turnaround at United, conference league slander, title-race paranoia, and enough football Twitter energy to fuel an entire timeline.

Comment your predictions below 👀

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:30 EPL Weekend Preview Begins

01:20 Arsenal vs West Ham & Title Race Confidence

03:00 Chelsea vs Liverpool “El Plástico” Preview

05:00 Michael Carrick’s United Revival

12:20 Forest, Villa & Top Four/Relegation Talk

13:50 Liverpool vs Chelsea Predictions

18:30 Arsenal Confidence Hits Dangerous Levels

23:20 Can Brentford Stop Man City?

26:00 Five Aside Watchalong Announcement

29:20 El Clasico Nostalgia & Madrid vs Barca Rivalry

32:20 Real Madrid Dressing Room Chaos

39:00 Barcelona Vibes vs Madrid Drama

41:40 El Clasico Predictions

44:45 Arsenal vs PSG Hype Levels

45:10 Outro

Arsenal are heading back to the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years — and the Five Aside crew had plenty to say about it. From Saka’s starboy performance to Arteta outclassing Simeone, the boys break down Arsenal’s mature win over Atletico and what it means for long-suffering Gunners fans.

Then it’s over to PSG vs Bayern, where Luis Enrique’s machine-like PSG side delivered another cold, clinical performance. The panel debates whether PSG are officially the best team in the world right now, why Bayern got tactically cooked, and whether Arsenal actually stand a chance in the final.

Expect banter, tactical breakdowns, football heritage, and some outrageous final predictions.

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & Arsenal fans finally lose their minds

01:30 – Arsenal reach their first UCL final since 2006

03:30 – The pain of being an Arsenal fan for 20 years

06:10 – Arsenal vs Atletico tactical breakdown

08:50 – Why Atletico never really threatened Arsenal

09:30 – Saka’s impact and injury concerns

12:20 – Arteta outsmarts Simeone

15:20 – Gabriel earns world-class shouts

16:50 – Atletico disappointment & Arsenal celebrations

20:00 – Saka, Gyökeres & Arsenal’s final hopes

22:30 – Which final opponent did Arsenal actually want?

26:30 – PSG vs Bayern second leg reaction

28:00 – Why Luis Enrique’s PSG are terrifying

30:40 – Kvaratskhelia & PSG’s attacking quality

32:30 – Are PSG the best team in the world right now?

37:00 – Bayern’s defensive mistakes exposed

41:40 – Kane scores too late for Bayern

43:20 – Arsenal vs PSG final predictions

50:30 – Comparing this PSG side to prime Barça

53:30 – Final score predictions

55:40 – Outro

Dalu and AK Haruna break down a chaotic weekend of football. Chelsea’s collapse gets a full post-mortem—boardroom chaos, poor recruitment, and players not stepping up. Then it’s over to the title race, where Doku goes full demon mode but Everton still snatch a huge result, putting Arsenal firmly in control.

The boys also debate whether this Arsenal side finally has the mentality to deliver, before diving into Champions League predictions—can Arsenal handle Atletico’s dark arts, and will Bayern or PSG come out on top?

Banter, pain, and bold predictions—this one hits everything.

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro — a good Monday for some, not all

02:30 – AK’s Chelsea eulogy — Maresca, the board & the downfall

07:00 – Palmer under the microscope

10:00 – The ex-City player curse — Grealish, Zinchenko, Palmer

13:00 – The players have to own this too

16:00 – Youth & inexperience — Chelsea’s core problem

20:00 – The Boehly “pure profit” model explained

28:00 – Final take on Chelsea’s season

33:00 – Arsenal’s title charge — is it finally happening?

38:00 – City vs Everton — Doku chaos & the turning point

44:00 – Everton flowers — Gana & Barry step up

52:00 – Foden watch — from PFA to problems

01:02:00 – Arsenal vs Atletico — predictions

01:10:00 – Bayern vs PSG — tactical breakdown

01:18:00 – Outro — reactions coming midweek

Temi, Chidalu, AK and guest Haruna break down a massive weekend — Mainoo signs his contract and immediately puts in a shift, United dismantle a depleted Liverpool, the Carrick debate heats up, and Arsenal fans are daring to dream again with Saka back to his terrifying best.

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & good vibes

01:30 – Kobbie Mainoo signs his contract

06:00 – Should Mainoo make England’s squad?

09:30 – Man United vs Liverpool — match ratings

14:00 – The Amad problem & self-inflicted goals

19:00 – Why Liverpool are in trouble

22:00 – Bundesliga players in the Premier League — do they work?

28:00 – Premier League vs Europe — who’s actually better?

33:00 – Chelsea’s top four chances — math vs reality

38:00 – Should Carrick get a permanent contract?

45:00 – 4-3-3 vs Carrick’s own system — what should he do?

52:00 – Building team chemistry — the Fergie way

1:05:00 – Arsenal vs Fulham — Saka is back

1:17:00 – Can Arsenal win the title?

1:37:00 – Moment of the weekend & outro

The boys are back previewing a massive Premier League weekend—and it’s pure chaos. Arsenal fans are battling title-pressure nerves, United fans are dreaming (again), and Chelsea are… finally showing signs of life? From bold scoreline predictions to heated debates on “Premier League legends,” this episode is packed with banter, hot takes, and just enough delusion to keep things spicy. Plus: Can Everton actually do Arsenal a favor? Don’t hold your breath…

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & weekend preview setup

00:45 – Arsenal vs Fulham: “Pressure is privilege”… or panic?

03:30 – Are Arsenal players on the brink of legendary status?

06:00 – Score predictions: Arsenal vs Fulham

07:30 – Aston Villa vs Tottenham: Injuries, relegation fears & no firepower

10:00 – Spurs struggles & why Villa should cruise

13:30 – Final predictions: Villa vs Spurs

14:00 – Man United vs Liverpool: Delusion vs inconsistency

16:00 – Bruno, Mainoo & Casemiro appreciation

18:30 – Liverpool doubts + Salah absence impact

20:00 – Predictions: United vs Liverpool

23:00 – Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest: Chaos vs clarity

26:00 – Chelsea dressing room vibes & tactical hopes

30:00 – All-time Garnacho rant 😂

34:00 – Final predictions: Chelsea vs Forest

37:00 – Man City vs Everton: Arsenal fans PRAYING

39:00 – Can Everton actually stop City?

42:00 – Final predictions & title race implications

44:00 – Outro: Like, subscribe & join the banter

This episode is pure football whiplash. The boys break down the absolute madness between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain—a 5-4 thriller that had everything: chaos, brilliance, and zero defending (or was it?). Then it’s a hard pivot to the tactical trenches as Arsenal vs Atlético Madrid delivers a cagey, high-IQ battle.

From Enrique vs Pep debates to penalty controversies, second-leg predictions, and Arsenal catching stray bullets (again), this one’s banter-heavy but insight-loaded. Chaos vs control. Vibes vs structure. Pick your fighter.

Timestamps

00:00 – Cold open chaos & intro

01:00 – Bayern vs PSG: “Best game ever?” debate

03:00 – Are defenders actually to blame?

05:30 – Individual brilliance: Diaz, Olise, Kane, Kvaratskhelia hype

08:00 – Goalkeeper slander & retirement talks

10:00 – Second leg predictions: more chaos or calm?

12:00 – Enrique philosophy vs Pep legacy debate

16:00 – Is football becoming boring… or evolving?

20:00 – Tactical breakdown: Arsenal vs Atlético

24:00 – First half control vs second half chaos

28:00 – Key players: Griezmann masterclass & midfield battles

32:00 – Penalty controversies (VAR doing cardio again)

40:00 – Arsenal pressure & mentality concerns

45:00 – Second leg predictions: who goes through?

50:00 – Can Arsenal win it all? Reality check

55:00 – Closing banter & outro

The boys are back after a Premier League weekend full of chaos, confidence swings, and classic Arsenal anxiety. They break down Bukayo Saka’s instant impact and why his return changes everything for Arsenal’s title charge—plus the brutal truth about injuries, squad depth, and whether the Gunners are bottling it again.

Then it’s over to Manchester City, where Phil Foden’s drop-off has everyone asking: confidence crisis or Pep roulette gone wrong? Finally, Chelsea somehow find a pulse—so what changed? Is it the manager, the players, or just vibes?

It’s banter, bold takes, and a few uncomfortable truths about your club.

Timestamps

00:00 – Weekend recap & vibes after games night

02:10 – Arsenal win but injuries still piling up

06:30 – Saka’s return: respect, fear factor & instant impact

12:00 – Are Arsenal fans too harsh on Saka?

16:45 – Title talk: effective football vs pretty football

22:30 – Squad depth debate: is that Arsenal’s real problem?

30:15 – Madueke vs proper squad options – transfer criticism

38:40 – Do Arsenal bottle it again? Mentality vs quality

45:20 – FA Cup talk & Man City vs Southampton

48:00 – Phil Foden: what’s gone wrong? Confidence vs pressure

55:30 – Pep management: drop him or play through it?

01:02:10 – Loan move debate for Foden

01:07:00 – Chelsea win: signs of life?

01:10:20 – Players vs manager: were they downing tools?

01:15:40 – Interim bounce & tactical reset

01:20:30 – Enzo, Caicedo & midfield balance explained

01:25:10 – Chelsea forward play & attacking structure

01:30:00 – Final thoughts: Arsenal title hopes & Chelsea trajectory