Fulham deal Liverpool their first league away loss of the season at Craven Cottage. Plus, Southampton are relegated by Spurs, Arsenal fail to win in Merseyside, and the Manchester derby is a yawn-fest. Also, the USWNT friendly, Kevin De Bruyne’s future, and one Crystal Palace fan runs the Brighton marathon.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…

Host: Sammy James 

Producer: George Cooper 

Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard

Researcher: Jack Collins

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chelsea beat Spurs 1-0, and Postecoglou has his biggest meltdown yet. Plus, USA to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup, previewing this weekend’s Premier League fixtures, and the Everton fan winding up Curtis Jones.

Subscribe to The Raven newsletter: https://mibcourage.co/3xQaQz1

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…

Host: Betty Glover 

Producer: Sammy James and Mikey Watson 

Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard

Researcher: Jack Collins

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Liverpool beat Everton in the Merseyside derby, and could the great escape be on for Ipswich? Jack Grealish scores an emotional goal, plus cup action from Europe and one Newcastle fan’s ill-fated tattoo.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…

Host: Sammy James 

Producer: George Cooper 

Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard

Researcher: Jack Collins

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elanga scores for Nottingham Forest to beat Manchester United 1-0. Arsenal and Wolves also win, plus we wrap up the European games and bring you an underdog story from San Francisco.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…

Host: Sammy James 

Producer: George Cooper 

Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard

Researcher: Jack Collins

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Premier League is back in action, as Arsenal host Fulham, Wolves face West Ham, and Nottingham Forest take on Manchester United. Plus, Erling Haaland’s ankle injury and the Continental Clásico.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…

Host: Betty Glover

Producer: George Cooper and Sammy James 

Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard

Researcher: Jack Collins

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Manchester City come back to beat Bournemouth to progress to the FA Cup semi-finals, and Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, and Aston Villa also book their places. Plus, the USMNT scorer in La Liga, and Arsenal’s new dating show.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…

Host: Sammy James

Producer: George Cooper

Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard

Researcher: Jack Collins

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The quarter-finals of the FA Cup are this weekend, and the draw has opened up beautifully. Plus, Chelsea knock Manchester City out of the Women’s Champions League, and the audacious plans of one Nottingham Forest fan.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…

Host: Betty Glover

Producer: Sammy James

Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard

Researcher: Jack Collins

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Arsenal overturn a 2-0 deficit to progress to the Women’s Champions League semi-finals. Also, Brazil are licking their wounds, and John Green sits down with Rog.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…

Host: Sammy James

Producer: Mikey Watson

Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard

Researcher: Jack Collins

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Argentina smash Brazil 4-1 to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Also, we bring you the latest on Trent Alexander-Arnold, the USWNT roster is announced, and Ed Sheeran sits down with Rog.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…

Host: Betty Glover

Producer: Mikey Watson and Sammy James

Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard

Researcher: Jack Collins

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s transfer away from Liverpool to Real Madrid moves towards completion. Also, New Zealand qualifies for the 2026 World Cup, Reece James scores a wonder-goal for England, and we introduce Millwall mobile.

Subscribe to The Women’s Game newsletter: https://the-womens-game.beehiiv.com/

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…

Host: Sammy James

Producer: Mikey Watson

Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard

Researcher: Jack Collins

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.