In this episode of It’s Called Soccer, Rebecca Lowe and Gary Neville react to Liverpool being crowned Premier League champions for a record-equalling 20th time. Gary describes what it was like to be at Anfield, why he left early, and whether this ends the debate about who’s the biggest club in England.
They put the question to ChatGPT—Manchester United or Liverpool? Gary isn’t convinced by the answer, and Jamie Carragher weighs in from afar with his own message for Neville.
Arne Slot wins the league in his debut season at Liverpool, and Gary gives his take on how the team have evolved post-Klopp. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future also comes up—will he stay at the club long-term?
Rebecca reveals she’s dreaming of Crystal Palace winning the FA Cup and explains how far she’d go to be at the final.
Later in the show, New York Red Bulls star Emil Forsberg joins to talk about life in MLS, why playing against Lionel Messi is unlike anything else, and how he ended up supporting Liverpool. He also opens up on the Red Bull football philosophy and what sets MLS apart from European leagues.
Gary reacts to the reports of Carlo Ancelotti taking over as Brazil manager and whether Xabi Alonso is ready to replace him at Real Madrid.
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00:00 - Introduction
01:44 - Gary Neville’s Anfield Great Escape
04:11 - Is Man United Still Bigger Than Liverpool?
08:22 - Jamie Carragher Reacts to Liverpool’s 20th Title
09:55 - Arne Slot Wins the League in His First Season
13:41 - What’s Next for Trent Alexander-Arnold?
18:46 - Rebecca Lowe Dreams of Palace FA Cup Glory
21:49 - Ancelotti to Brazil?
23:57 - FanDuel Predictions: Can Chelsea Beat Liverpool?
28:05 - Emil Forsberg on MLS Life, Messi & More
39:35 - Gary Neville on Phil Neville’s Portland Timbers
41:22 - Premier League Draft with an NFL Twist
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