MatchDayReview Podcast

Listen to our (not so) instant analysis and reaction as Inter Milan go 4 points clear of their city rivals in the race for the Serie A title. Two goals from Lautaro Martinez and one from Lukaku giving Inter a 3-0 win in what was an exciting game. 

The Champions League made a triumphant return this week with 4 exciting games. Mbappe stood up at the Nou Camp as Barcelona crumbled in Europe again. Liverpool expose RB Leipzig's high line as Sabitzer shows his playmaking prowess at the wrong end of the pitch.

Last night Sevilla and Dortmund played out a cracker as Erling Haaland continues his quite frankly ridiculous Champions League goalscoring record. Meanwhile it's work to do for Juventus to overcome a well organised and fire-y Porto team. They could possibly start by not giving them a goal every time a half kicks off. 

Oh and in the Premier League could Fulham catch Newcastle, and Man City won, but whats new with that? 

Alisson was at it again in goal for Liverpool at the weekend, but their problems go far beyond their blundering keeper. Is their a mentality issue at Anfield, or is it just really difficult to retain the Premier League. 

Runaway leaders Manchester City eased passed Tottenham on the Saturday, with Ilkay Gundogan continuing his fine form, but before you sharpen you pitchforks for Jose Mourniho at Spurs does he need time? I saw Julien Nargelsmen trending on Twitter this morning, but I am here to tell you to hold fire just for now. 

And finally, Fulham have a goalscorer prepared to score a 'strikers goal'. Could this be the start of them reeling Newcastle in as they prepare for a period without their all important number 9? Maybe it's not as cut and dry as we thought a few weeks ago.

On this episode of the MatchDay Review Podcast Instant Replay, we give our instant reactions and analysis to the 1-1 draw at the Hawthorns between West Brom and Manchester United. 

Plus, we talk about the causes of Man Utd's poor form and whether a lack of belief has cost them in the title race, and does this season risk becoming a disaster for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer?

All this and more on the latest episode of the MDR Podcast.

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The mid week 5th round of the FA Cup failed to deliver unfortunately. Drab game after drab game, where all involved looked cold and as if they just wanted to be anywhere else. That was of course until Everton and Tottenham took to the field. In a game that Jose Mourinho would have hated every single minute of they put on the show of the round in what was, dare I say it, a proper cup tie. 

Elsewhere, West Ham should take some of the blame for the atrocious game at Old Trafford, Brighton felt the cold more than most as they literally freeze in the last minute, and is the gap to the so called 'top 6' too big for us to have a go a mid table sides for not giving it a go any more? 

After twice coming from behind at Old Trafford in a thrilling 3-3  draw, has Carlo Anchelotti instilled a feeling of belief amongst the Toffees that they can reach the heights of the Champions League? However, after Manchester City's demolition of Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, will the top 4 race be the most exciting thing we see towards the end of the season again? If it is, theres going to be a lot of teams involved. 

Elsewhere there is an obligatory VAR discussion that gets a little bit rant-y. Apologise in advance.  

City get their first win at Anfield since 2003. Is it now an open and shut case in the title race? City certainly have one hand on the trophy after an impressive 4-1 win.  As for Liverpool, are they now in a tussle for the top 4? Join us as we give our instant analysis of what was an entertaining game at Anfield, that included missed penalties, scored penalties, and more misery for teams trying to play out from the back.

It's Groundhog day, again. Or at least it was for Southampton, as for the second time in 2 seasons the Saints lose 9-0, equalling the worst ever defeat in the Premier League. However, as 9-0 defeats go, this one is widely accepted to not be as bad as the last one, and wasn't without its controversial moments. 

We're talking about VAR again with offsides and double jeopardy being the main talking points this time, as David Luiz and Jan Bednarek suffer similar fates at the hand of VAR. We try and get our heads round the decisions and ultimately come to the same conclusion that we do everytime. 

And finally, Liverpool's loss at home to Brighton leaves them 7 points a drift of Manchester City at the top of the table, and without a goal at home for 3 games. Do their issues go beyond defensive injuries, and is there any hope of a positive result against City at the weekend? 

All this and more, on this episode of the MatchDayReview Podcast. 

After defeat to Brighton at the weekend are Tottenham now in a fight for the top 4 instead of the title? With Harry Kane injured, Gareth Bale looked every inch the golfer that Zidane thought he was on the football pitch. 

Down the bottom though that win for Brighton pulls them further away from the drop zone, leaving Fulham, West Brom, and Sheffield United in real predicament. Is the gap now too big to the rest of the league? We certainly think so. 

And we talk about the dangers of Youtube recommendations, fan phone in radio shows, and Americans when they attempt football. (The actual football, not the one with their hands).

Welcome to Episode 121 of the MatchDay Review Podcast.

On this more light hearted episode of Extra Time we play Room 101 with football, talking about the irritating parts of the beautiful game we would remove forever. 

Yes VAR is the ultimate choice.  However, we discuss other areas of the game that need improving and Aiden's vendetta against short sleeves and gloves continues. 

All this and more on the latest edition of the MDR Podcast.