This week’s episode brings double the heat as we welcome not one, but two special guests — Don Rey and Cuff — to the Podcast Pundits table. With the Premier League season just a week away, the conversation is buzzing with pre-season talking points, from analysing friendly match performances to dissecting the Charity Shield clash between Crystal Palace and Liverpool. Of course, no pre-season debate is complete without a healthy dose of optimism, so the Pundits lay their cards on the table with their expectations for their own teams this season. A lively, passionate, and opinion-filled warm-up for the big kick-off.

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This episode starts off explosively with our special guest Jay pulling no punches from the offset, flaunting his Chelsea allegiance with pride and making sure the Podcast Pundits knew who the crowned FIFA Club World Cup champions were just in case they missed that. We got an insight into Chelsea's transfer strategy from a fan's perspective as well as discussing the business of other rival clubs, we also compared the forward lines of the top contending Premier League teams (Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool & Chelsea) and then revisited the Football Mount Rushmore conversation as we tend to do with our guests. Entertaining and insightful football discussion as per.

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Viktor Gyökeres is officially an Arsenal player and has been unveiled by the football club so naturally that became a major talking point on this episode, we compared the impact he would be expected to make vs Hugo Ekitike who recently signed for Liverpool FC. With Marly Marl & Dre Man unavailable for this episode we invited two special guests to join our conversations; Ed from 'The Offside Chat' and Mitch (popularly known as 'Crook' from SE Dons FC). We spoke about the pre-season games played so far including Liverpool's thriller vs AC Milan and Arsenal's physical encounter vs Newcastle United and Manchester United's encouraging performance vs West Ham. Of course, we honoured the England's womens team for their back to back Euros triumph and more.

Podcast Pundits feature a bunch of football fanatic friends giving their take on the beautiful game we all know and love. Imagine your conversations with your mates, it starts with football yet no sport nor life topic is off limits. The show feature Arsenal fans (one being a dual Newcastle fan, alongside admiration for Pep Guardiola although he now refers to himself as a "free agent"), Manchester United fans and a Liverpool fan with the occasional feature from other rival fans/mates! Tune in and join our Footy banter punditry every week.

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The pundits break down Usyk’s emphatic win over Dubois, what it means for both fighters and whether Usyk has cemented his place as an all-time heavyweight great. We dive into Crystal Palace’s shock demotion to the Europa Conference League following UEFA’s ownership ruling and debate whether Newcastle have now overtaken Manchester United as the go-to destination for top talent. On the transfer front, we unpack the latest rumours including Ekitike to Liverpool. Plus, we take a closer look at the new era at Spurs under Frank: what Kudus brings to the squad and whether his data-driven vision can finally align with Daniel Levy’s long-term ambitions. All this and more, featuring special guest GoldKay.

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The pundits kick things off with a full breakdown of the Club World Cup Final, highlighting Cole Palmer’s standout performance, the chaotic full-time brawl, and the bizarre but headline-grabbing moment of Donald Trump lifting the Chelsea trophy. We then shift focus to the Premier League’s bold new broadcasting changes set for the 2025/26 season, including half-time interviews, post-substitution chats and unprecedented live access to dressing rooms - raising big questions about how players, managers, and fans will respond. We run through the latest transfer news and rumours before wrapping up with the back pages.

Podcast Pundits feature a bunch of football fanatic friends giving their take on the beautiful game we all know and love. Imagine your conversations with your mates, it starts with football yet no sport nor life topic is off limits. The show feature Arsenal fans (one being a dual Newcastle fan, alongside admiration for Pep Guardiola although he now refers to himself as a "free agent"), Manchester United fans and a Liverpool fan with the occasional feature from other rival fans/mates! Tune in and join our Footy banter punditry every week.

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In this week’s episode, we kick things off with a somber tribute to Diogo Jota, André Silva and Peter Rufai - revisiting Jota’s standout moments. We then dive in to our most iconic and shameless football celebrations as we roll back the years. Then we get into the Thomas Partey news and the football world’s response, plus a quick-fire FIFA Club World Cup roundup - can Chelsea go the distance, or will PSG ride their momentum all the way to glory with Real Madrid waiting in the shadows to bring it all crashing down? We close with all the key transfer news and rumors heating up the summer window. All this and more with our special guests London Athletic and Mikes Malone.

Podcast Pundits feature a bunch of football fanatic friends giving their take on the beautiful game we all know and love. Imagine your conversations with your mates, it starts with football yet no sport nor life topic is off limits. The show feature Arsenal fans (one being a dual Newcastle fan, alongside admiration for Pep Guardiola although he now refers to himself as a "free agent"), Manchester United fans and a Liverpool fan with the occasional feature from other rival fans/mates! Tune in and join our Footy banter punditry every week.

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This week, the pundits dive into the headlines surrounding Lamine Yamal and the age-gap dating debate, examining the double standards in how relationships are viewed across genders. The rising buzz around Myles Lewis-Skelly sparks discussion, as comparisons to Dembélé gain traction - but are they justified? We break down England U21’s back-to-back European titles and ask: has Lee Carsley been unfairly overlooked by the media? Plus, we cover the latest on the Club World Cup and all the major transfer rumours making waves. Special guest Messy brings a sense of calm and clarity - before locking horns with Strives in a fiery exchange you won’t want to miss.

Podcast Pundits feature a bunch of football fanatic friends giving their take on the beautiful game we all know and love. Imagine your conversations with your mates, it starts with football yet no sport nor life topic is off limits. The show feature Arsenal fans (one being a dual Newcastle fan, alongside admiration for Pep Guardiola although he now refers to himself as a "free agent"), Manchester United fans and a Liverpool fan with the occasional feature from other rival fans/mates! Tune in and join our Footy banter punditry every week.

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This week on The Podcast Pundits, the crew is joined by special guest Fights—a die-hard Liverpool fan—for a lively and wide-ranging conversation. The episode kicks off with a fun pop culture clash, comparing Chris Brown’s UK tour to Usher’s, before diving into a full debrief of the FIFA Club World Cup. The panel breaks down standout performances from Man City, Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Inter Miami.

Next, the age-old debate takes center stage: Is Lionel Messi the undisputed GOAT? Each pundit shares their personal football Mount Rushmore, sparking plenty of passionate takes. Finally, the episode wraps up with a look ahead to the 2025/26 Premier League fixtures and Fighter’s deep dive into Liverpool’s last season—including his thoughts on new manager Arne Slot and the club’s transfer strategy.

Podcast Pundits feature a bunch of football fanatic friends giving their take on the beautiful game we all know and love. Imagine your conversations with your mates, it starts with football yet no sport nor life topic is off limits. The show feature Arsenal fans (one being a dual Newcastle fan, alongside admiration for Pep Guardiola although he now refers to himself as a "free agent"), Manchester United fans and a Liverpool fan with the occasional feature from other rival fans/mates! Tune in and join our Footy banter punditry every week.

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This week, the pundits return as the FIFA Club World Cup gets underway. We dive into the tournament’s biggest storylines so far, including Bayern Munich’s dominant 10-0 demolition of Auckland and PSG’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Atletico, picking up right where they left off.

Next, we shift our focus to the summer transfer market - breaking down the latest confirmed deals and exploring which players are on the radar for major clubs. Finally, we wrap up the episode with a season-ending review of the Watch List, reflecting on the surprise flops and and asking whether any have done enough to redeem themselves.

Podcast Pundits feature a bunch of football fanatic friends giving their take on the beautiful game we all know and love. Imagine your conversations with your mates, it starts with football yet no sport nor life topic is off limits. The show feature Arsenal fans (one being a dual Newcastle fan, alongside admiration for Pep Guardiola although he now refers to himself as a "free agent"), Manchester United fans and a Liverpool fan with the occasional feature from other rival fans/mates! Tune in and join our Footy banter punditry every week.

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This week, the pundits dive into the thrilling Nations League final, where Portugal triumphed over Spain in a nail-biting penalty shootout. We break down the standout performers, including Ronaldo’s remarkable display as he continues to perform at the highest level at 40. Plus, we share our predictions on who might take home this year’s Ballon d’Or.

Shifting gears, we discuss Tottenham’s surprising decision to part ways with Ange Postecoglou and the imminent appointment of Thomas Frank as the new Spurs manager. We also review the latest transfer market signings before wrapping up with a quick preview of the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.

Podcast Pundits feature a bunch of football fanatic friends giving their take on the beautiful game we all know and love. Imagine your conversations with your mates, it starts with football yet no sport nor life topic is off limits. The show feature Arsenal fans (one being a dual Newcastle fan, alongside admiration for Pep Guardiola although he now refers to himself as a "free agent"), Manchester United fans and a Liverpool fan with the occasional feature from other rival fans/mates! Tune in and join our Footy banter punditry every week.

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