We were blessed with 2 Matchdays in the same week this week. Midweek games make for drama with team fatigue playing a factor and in this case caused movement at the top of the table. Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City all came out victorious midweek, but Chelsea found it difficult to match the intensity of their cross-town rivals, as West Ham came away with the win. Man City leaped into first place, and Ralf Rangnick made his official debut as Manchester United manager. All that and much much more discussed on this weeks episode of the Footy PHANS Podcast.

Andrew, Santo & Joe talk about the newly appointed boss at Manchester United. Ralf Rangnick is a bit of man of mystery when it comes to the English game, but this seasoned manager has spent almost 40 years at multiple levels of the German Bundesliga. Instrumental in the development and sustainability of many of the German clubs we know today. As always, the battle for European places is discussed and also which position on the pitch is most crucial.

Well, we all saw this one coming. Ole Gunnar Solskjær's tenure at Manchester United has come to an end. The Footy PHANS boys talk at lengths about what could have been while he was in charge of the Red Devils, and what lies ahead for the future of the club. The Top 3 show why they're the Top 3, and Antonio Conte makes his Tottenham home coaching debut.

The guys recap and exciting and table shaking weekend in the EPL. Leading off with the news of Tottenham Hotspur anointing Antonio Conte as their new boss and seeing how his first match as manager unfolds. Next, the much anticipated Manchester Derby is broken down. Lastly, points were dropped by both Chelsea & Liverpool and a swap amongst places occur in the top 4. All that and more, on Episode 11 of the Footy PHANS Podcast.

Andrew, Santo & Joe talk Halloween costumes, Muammar Gaddafi and daylight savings time. Not your typical Footy PHANS episode, but they also discuss Manager job security, the ever competitive battle for the top European places & the upcoming Manchester Derby. Lastly, they assemble their picks for the Spookiest Premier League Players of All Time.

The boys return to discuss the Liverpool vs Manchester United match. Is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on his last legs at United? They also evaluate what it means to be a top club in the EPL, and they unveil the inaugural winner of the LKG Player of the Week. All that and much more on this week's episode of the Footy PHANS Podcast.

The guys chat about Chelsea being the newest club to top the Premier League. After many top flight matches taking place this week, the Blues take advantage following the result of the Liverpool & Manchester City match. Spurs receive a much needed win which helps ease the tension on newly appointed manager Nuno Espirito Santo. Lastly, they break down all the matches involving an English side during Matchday 2 of the Champions League.

The boys have much to say after a competitive and table altering weekend in the Premier League. How competitive is the EPL? With so many clubs being within points of top spot, the guys debate if this is the most competitive and balanced season in recent memory. The North London Derby lives up to the hype and the second game of the Champions League group stage is previewed.

Andrew, Santo & Joe take a look at how the English contingent made out in the opening matches of Champions League group stage play. The use of VAR is heavily discussed and debated as it played a large part in Matchday 5 of the Premier League. Lastly, the value and performance of Harry Kane has been lack lustre this season and the boys talk about what he can bring to Tottenham going forward.

Cristiano Ronaldo makes his triumphant return to Old Trafford and marks his comeback the only way he can. Spurs drop points for the first time this season and we see Arsenal climb out of the relegation zone. Also, Chelsea, Liverpool and Man City all claim 3 points and keep pace with United at the top of the table. The boys talk all that and more on this episode of the Footy PHANS Podcast.