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   Number 1: Can anyone stop Arsenal? HUGE Premier League season preview

   The new Premier League season is fast approaching! Sam Matterface is joined by talkSPORT's Chief Football Correspondent Alex Crook and our summer signing Troy Deeney to preview the season at the top and bottom of the table. Can anyone topple champions Arsenal? They are the only team of the traditional top sic to retain their manager so can Mikel Arteta become just the fourth manager to retain the Premier League title? Will Chelsea be one of their closest contenders? Troy tells us why their punt on Xabi Alonso is something he's excited to see unfold How will City cope without Pep Guardiola, and potentially Rodri? How long will it take Liverpool to get used to Iraola? And will Spurs back up their big spending summer by finishing above 17th? Plus, we ask if the promoted trio can follow in the footsteps of last seasons promoted sides by remaining in the league, and we give you our comprehensive pre season predictions! Instagram: @talkSPORTTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTubeWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

   August 17, 2026·59min
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   Number 2: King Kev remembered, Emery vs Watkins & Man U mauled by the Tigers

   Week one of the Premier League is in the books! And what a weekend it was! Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and Troy Deeney to unpack all the weekend's action. Newcastle and Liverpool both paid tributes to the late, great Kevin Keegan in fitting fashion, playing out an entertaining 2-2 draw at St James's Park, but were the hosts unfortunate to concede a last minute penalty? Elsewhere it was an afternoon to forget for Aston Villa, they were hammered 4-0 by Brighton and it could have been much much worse. Ollie Watkins missed the game ahead of an impending move to Saudi Arabia and his manager Unai Emery was not pleased, Troy tells him he has nothing to moan about. Plus, we get Crooky's verdict on his big day out at the MKM to watch Hull beat Man United, Troy basks in the glory of Spurs defeat to Brentford, and we pick some heroes and villains from the opening weekend. Instagram: @talkSPORTTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTubeWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

   August 24, 2026·52min
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   Number 3: City's new midfield, Barcola picks Liverpool and Savio sparkles at Spurs

   Week two of the Premier League is fast approaching and Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and Troy Deeney to look ahead to a busy weekend! Man City kick us off on Friday night against Crystal Palace, will we see their new midfielder Ayoubb Bouaddi, and just what kind of impact can the 18 year old Moroccan have in his debut campaign in the Premier League? Elsewhere Andoni Iraola takes charge of his first Premier League game as Liverpool boss, he takes on a Nottngham Forest side who have lost both games so far this season under Oliver Glasner, will Marinakis be feeling twitchy if the Tricky Trees lose a third straight game in a row? Spurs new signing Savio, formerly known as Savinho, made an instant impact on his debut midweek against Charlton, next up for them is a tougher test against Newcastle who are looking upwardly mobile following the arrival of Matthias Jaissle. Plus, we ask if Chelsea are an Emi Martinez signing away being title contenders and how nervous should Michael Carrick be about the prospect of facing another promoted side when Man United take on Ipswich? Instagram: @talkSPORTTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTubeWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

   August 27, 2026·57min
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   Number 4: Free hit for Frank? United's new midfield & Isak's return to Newcastle

   The new Premier League season is here! Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and Troy Deeney to look ahead to the opening weekend of the 26/27 season Champions Arsenal host promoted Coventry in the curtain raiser, is this the best possible time for Frank Lampard's side to face their toughest game of the campaogn? Another new promoted side Hull take on Man United, what chance have they got of silencing the many doubters who are backing them to finish rock bottom? Will Spurs newly assembled squad turn up against a Brentford side who have been red hot in pre season? And it's set to be an emotional afternoon at St James Park as both Newcastle and Liverpool pay tribute to Kevin Keegan and there's a return for Alexander Isak who will feature there for the first time since forcing his way out of the club Instagram: @talkSPORTTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTubeWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

   August 20, 2026·59min
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   Number 5: Deadline day chaos, Arsenal vs Chelsea blockbuster & revolt at Everton

   The transfer window is now closed until January and it's time to focus on the football! Sam Matterface is joined by Alex Crook and Troy Deeney to preview another big weekend in the top flight and to reflect on a chaotic deadline day which saw Enzo Fernandez join Man City, Chelsea fail to replace him and Everton end up with egg on their face. We also look ahead to the standout game of the Premier League season so far as Arsenal take on Chelsea in what is being billed as the league's best defence against the best attack. Everton host Man United at Hill Dickinson in what is set to be a tense atmosphere following their chaotic summer activity. And can Hull make it 3/3 when they host new look Aston Villa? Instagram: @talkSPORTTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTubeWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

   September 03, 2026·49min
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