Tottenham Hotspur survived a scare in the Carabao Cup to book a place in the semi-final. Their next opponent in the tournament will be the same opponent that they will be facing this weekend in Matchweek 17: Liverpool. After claiming that being a football manager is even a harder job than being a Prime Minister, Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou will be looking to his players to hopefully make his job easier with a good performance, or even a win, against Liverpool. Can they do that and find some consistency in their performances? Our pundits look ahead to this match, and many more, as well as review the midweek Carabao Cup action, only on another busy exciting episode of Just For Kicks, as we welcome the festive season!

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The blue moon set in Manchester as City suffered their eighth defeat in 11 matches, losing 2-1 to Manchester United in last weekend's much-anticipated derby. Despite Pep Guardiola's recent two-year contract extension, the club faces mounting pressure after late goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo sealed their fate. Guardiola acknowledged his shortcomings while Bernardo Silva likened their defensive lapses to under-15s football. Are the defending champions a club in crisis? Meanwhile, Chelsea extended their winning streak to five games, closing the gap on Liverpool to just two points. Enzo Maresca's side, now second in the table, is emerging as a title contender despite his cautious denial. Liverpool, on the other hand, have seen their momentum slow, with consecutive draws against Newcastle and Fulham, the latter played mostly with ten men. 

Managerial sackings are also dominating the backpages after Wolves dismissed Gary O'Neil after a loss to Ipswich left them second-bottom, five points from safety. Southampton followed suit, sacking Russell Martin after a humiliating 5-0 first-half defeat to Spurs. Southampton now sit nine points adrift, facing relegation challenges alongside Wolves. All that reviewed on this week's Just For Kicks. 

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This season's first Manchester derby promises to be an interesting one as both City and United are in their own little unique crisis. Manchester City lost again, this time against Juventus in their midweek Champions League match, while Manchester United scraped through a win against Viktoria Plzeň, amidst stuttering performances under new manager Ruben Amorim, as well as off-the-field upper management drama. With both teams yet to find their footing, who will come out on top at the Etihad? It's a tricky one to call, according to our pundits. Tune in as they share their take on that match, as well as other games from Matchweek 16, as well as the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup, only on another episode of Just For Kicks!

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In a topsy-turvy weekend, featuring lots of goals and significant movement across the table, beginning with Storm Darragh's disruption of the Merseyside derby. Liverpool’s postponed match at Goodison Park gave title challengers a chance to close the gap, but only Chelsea capitalized - courtesy of a Cole Palmer brace - securing a thrilling 4-3 comeback win over Tottenham. Tottenham's struggles under Ange Postecoglou, blowing an early two goal lead, highlight inconsistency despite flashes of brilliance. Arsenal and Manchester City stumbled, dropping two points each while Manchester United, Newcastle, and Spurs missed opportunities to strengthen their league positions, allowing Brentford, Nottingham Forest, and Bournemouth to benefit. All that plus much more reviewed on this episode of Just For Kicks! 

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It's a busy week of football, with midweek matches welcoming December, ahead of the festive season. League leaders Liverpool and Newcastle played an entertaining 3-3 draw at St. James' Park, while Arsenal showed their pedigree as one of Europe's best at set pieces, with both their goals in their 2-0 win over Manchester United coming from corners. We recapped Matchweek 14, and then look ahead to Matchweek 15, with the Merseyside Derby the highlight of the weekend. Can Everton make their last ever derby at the Goodison Park a memorable one against top-of-the-table Liverpool? Our pundits share their thoughts on these, and more, on another tantalising episode of Just For Kicks!

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The gap at the Premier League summit continues to widen as a commanding Liverpool triumphed over arch-rival Manchester City, surging nine points clear at the top and 11 ahead of the defending champions. Goals from Cody Gakpo and Mo Salah not only secured the Reds' dominance but also tilted history in their favor. Remarkably, only two teams—Manchester United (1993/94) and Chelsea (2005/06)—have been nine or more points clear after 13 games, and both went on to claim the title. Could this be a sign of what’s to come in May?

Meanwhile, Chelsea capitalized on Aston Villa's poor form, while Manchester United cruised to a 4-0 victory over Everton, marking Ruben Amorim's first Premier League win. Arsenal dazzled with a five-star performance, thrashing West Ham 5-2 away, but Spurs stumbled to a 1-1 draw against a 10-man Fulham side.

Catch all this and more on this episode of Just For Kicks!

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The long awaited match up is finally upon us, as Matchweek 13 serves up the ultimate juggernaut in the form of Liverpool vs Man City. Arne Slot is performing beyond expectations, as the Reds sit 8 points clear at the top of the table - a gap that can be extended to 11 if they beat Man City at Anfield this weekend. After humbling European Champions, Real Madrid in the midweek Champions League match, they will definitely fancy their chances against a wounded, and out-of-sorts Manchester City. The talk of 'crisis' for the Citizens is definitely not exaggerated, with Pep Guardiola struggling to get his men raring to go again. Can the rot stop at Anfield this weekend, though? Our pundits share their thoughts for this match, and many others, including their reactions to the midweek European games, on another engaging episode of Just For Kicks!

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In an unexpected twist, Tottenham Hotspur delivered a commanding performance over the weekend, thrashing Manchester City 4-0 at the Emirates. The Lilywhites were in scintillating form, led by Man-of-the-Match James Maddison, who opened the scoring with a brilliant brace. The result marks an unwelcome milestone for Pep Guardiola—recently committed to an extended stay at City—as he suffers the biggest home defeat of his managerial career and endures a fifth consecutive loss in all competitions. Meanwhile, Liverpool capitalized on City's chaos, stretching their lead at the top to eight points, with a Mo Salah double sealing a hard-fought 3-2 victory against a resilient Southampton. Over in North London, Arsenal showcased the deadly Saka-Odegaard connection, cruising to a 3-0 triumph over Nottingham Forest. However, it was a tough start for Ruben Amorim in his debut as Manchester United manager, with the Red Devils held to a 1-1 draw by Ipswich Town. All that and more on this week's Just For Kicks. 

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Kam is back! With a vengeance (and jet lag) as he and his pundit partners navigate the mid-week international fixtures, celebrating the minnows of world football and in particular San Marino who is on a two match unbeaten streak and got their first ever away win vs Liechtenstein. They then turn their focus back on this weekend's EPL matches in Matchday 12 as Manchester City aim to break their four-match losing streak vs Tottenham Hotspur, while new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is set for his first taste of English football with an away visit to Ipswich Town. All that plus plenty more on this episode of Just For Kicks.

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A wave of unbridled optimism swept through Wembley last night as the Three Lions triumphed in commanding fashion, netting five goals against Ireland to secure promotion in the Nations League. In his brief but (somewhat) transformative tenure, departing interim head coach Lee Carsley orchestrated a revitalization of the national squad, boldly introducing fresh talent. His faith in youth was rewarded handsomely, with Curtis Jones and Harwood-Bellis marking their debuts with splendid goals. As England prepares for its next chapter, a new era beckons under the stewardship of Thomas Tuchel, who steps into the role with the formidable task of navigating the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Meanwhile, in other international fixtures, France bested Italy 3-1, surging ahead in Group B as the Azzurri faltered defensively, conceding thrice from set-pieces. Germany delivered an emphatic 7-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, while Cristiano Ronaldo continued to etch his name in the annals of history, scoring twice in Portugal's 5-1 rout of Poland, setting a new record for the most international wins in men’s football. All that plus matches around the region, here on Just For Kicks. 

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