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We kick off with classic banter (AK insisting he’s fine after Tuesday because the prize money is not serious), then get into a tactical breakdown of Arsenal vs Chelsea—Chelsea’s conservative setup, Arsenal’s control, and the big debate: at what point do you ditch tactics and just “pump balls in the air” to chase the game? From there, we quickly touch City vs Newcastle, then preview the weekend slate: United vs Spurs (Carrick’s “keep it simple” approach, Bruno’s influence, Spurs away form), Arsenal vs Sunderland (statement win talk and the physical battle angle), Chelsea vs Wolves (must-win, big scoreline predictions), and the main event Liverpool vs City—where we debate whether Pep still has the old spark or is sliding into a “win-first, burnout” era… plus the moment we clock that Liverpool might be moving past Salah into a new focal point.
Timestamps / Chapters (approx.)
00:00 – Intro + AK’s “I’m good” prize-money rant
00:47 – Haircut/bet banter + Chelsea/Arsenal jabs
02:52 – Arsenal vs Chelsea: “boring” vs “tactical chess”
04:30 – Chelsea’s setup: wingbacks, control, and respect at the Emirates
06:56 – Arsenal maturity props + why Chelsea didn’t really go for it
08:40 – “From 65 mins: forget tactics, pump balls!” debate
10:50 – Arsenal view: handbrake football, game management, Chelsea’s slow switch
15:01 – Man City vs Newcastle quick hit (City shaky, Newcastle missed chances)
17:25 – United vs Spurs preview starts… then the network cuts
18:47 – We’re back: United vs Spurs properly (predictions + why it’s hard to call)
24:00 – Carrickball: keep it simple, best positions, Bruno running the show
27:30 – Spurs bits: midfield talk, energy/industry praise, Gallagher mention
30:59 – Arsenal vs Sunderland: “statement win” + don’t get dragged into the mud
35:51 – Chelsea vs Wolves: “if we don’t dominate, sack everybody” energy
41:17 – Liverpool vs City preview: Pep quotes, City confusion, Liverpool momentum
52:58 – Pep burnout talk: from tactical genius to “win-first” shortcuts?
56:36 – Score predictions for Liverpool vs City
57:29 – Liverpool moving past Salah moment: “we didn’t even mention Salah once”
58:08 – Is Pep entering his Mourinho-at-the-end era?
60:00 – Standout game picks (outside the obvious big two)
61:05 – Best player picks for the weekend
61:55 – Liverpool vs City watch party invite (Privacy Room, ATL)
62:20 – Outro + final banter (“up with Chelsea”)
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By Five-asideWe kick off with classic banter (AK insisting he’s fine after Tuesday because the prize money is not serious), then get into a tactical breakdown of Arsenal vs Chelsea—Chelsea’s conservative setup, Arsenal’s control, and the big debate: at what point do you ditch tactics and just “pump balls in the air” to chase the game? From there, we quickly touch City vs Newcastle, then preview the weekend slate: United vs Spurs (Carrick’s “keep it simple” approach, Bruno’s influence, Spurs away form), Arsenal vs Sunderland (statement win talk and the physical battle angle), Chelsea vs Wolves (must-win, big scoreline predictions), and the main event Liverpool vs City—where we debate whether Pep still has the old spark or is sliding into a “win-first, burnout” era… plus the moment we clock that Liverpool might be moving past Salah into a new focal point.
Timestamps / Chapters (approx.)
00:00 – Intro + AK’s “I’m good” prize-money rant
00:47 – Haircut/bet banter + Chelsea/Arsenal jabs
02:52 – Arsenal vs Chelsea: “boring” vs “tactical chess”
04:30 – Chelsea’s setup: wingbacks, control, and respect at the Emirates
06:56 – Arsenal maturity props + why Chelsea didn’t really go for it
08:40 – “From 65 mins: forget tactics, pump balls!” debate
10:50 – Arsenal view: handbrake football, game management, Chelsea’s slow switch
15:01 – Man City vs Newcastle quick hit (City shaky, Newcastle missed chances)
17:25 – United vs Spurs preview starts… then the network cuts
18:47 – We’re back: United vs Spurs properly (predictions + why it’s hard to call)
24:00 – Carrickball: keep it simple, best positions, Bruno running the show
27:30 – Spurs bits: midfield talk, energy/industry praise, Gallagher mention
30:59 – Arsenal vs Sunderland: “statement win” + don’t get dragged into the mud
35:51 – Chelsea vs Wolves: “if we don’t dominate, sack everybody” energy
41:17 – Liverpool vs City preview: Pep quotes, City confusion, Liverpool momentum
52:58 – Pep burnout talk: from tactical genius to “win-first” shortcuts?
56:36 – Score predictions for Liverpool vs City
57:29 – Liverpool moving past Salah moment: “we didn’t even mention Salah once”
58:08 – Is Pep entering his Mourinho-at-the-end era?
60:00 – Standout game picks (outside the obvious big two)
61:05 – Best player picks for the weekend
61:55 – Liverpool vs City watch party invite (Privacy Room, ATL)
62:20 – Outro + final banter (“up with Chelsea”)