This episode kicks off with failed hate-watching therapy, quickly turning into a deep dive on the Premier League weekend. The panel breaks down Spurs vs City’s bizarre momentum swing, questions whether Pep Guardiola has lost his obsessive edge, and debates whether the league’s famed “intensity” is overstated.

From there, the conversation shifts to Manchester United’s resurgence, the sustainability of Bruno-centric football, and whether United are repeating old cycles. Liverpool’s evolution away from Salah takes center stage, with praise for Konaté, Wirtz, and Liverpool’s new attacking identity.

Chelsea’s comeback against West Ham sparks debate about tactics vs mentality, while Arsenal’s dominant win at Elland Road raises title-race implications. The episode closes with heated arguments about Virgil van Dijk’s place among the greatest defenders ever, ending on classic Five Aside banter and chaos.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & Weekend Check-In

00:45 – Hate Watching Fails Across the League

02:35 – Spurs vs Man City: First-Half Disaster

04:20 – Tactical Breakdown: Back Five Gone Wrong

06:45 – Pep Guardiola: Burnout or Evolution?

09:10 – Has Pep Lost His Obsession?

12:00 – “Non-Pep” Signings & Quick Fix Football

15:30 – Man United vs Fulham: Confidence Is Back

18:10 – Is This a New-Manager Bounce?

21:30 – Bruno Fernandes Dependency Problem

25:00 – United’s Ceiling vs Long-Term Identity

30:00 – Stability vs Short-Term Success Debate

33:50 – Liverpool vs Newcastle Breakdown

36:30 – Konaté, Emotion & Elite Defending

40:30 – Is Van Dijk the Best Defender Ever?

45:30 – Liverpool Without Salah at the Center

48:45 – Chelsea vs West Ham: Tactics or Mentality?

54:30 – Chelsea Squad Depth Reality Check

58:40 – Arsenal at Elland Road: Statement Win

01:03:30 – Title Race Implications

01:06:30 – Best Player of the Weekend Picks