⚠️ NOTE: This episode was recorded on Sunday evening immediately following the Leeds United vs. Manchester United draw, BUT prior to the breaking news regarding Ruben Amorim's dismissal.
Welcome back to the Premier League Lowdown for the first show of 2026! 🎉
While the news cycle moves fast, the football doesn't stop. We review a chaotic Game Week 20 and look ahead to a massive GW21, dissecting the performances that are defining the second half of the season.
From the confusion at Old Trafford to the managerial merry-go-round at Stamford Bridge, George, Archie, and Alex break down every major talking point. We discuss Liam Rosenior’s potential arrival at Chelsea following the Maresca sacking and whether Aston Villa are genuine title contenders or just Top 4 hopefuls.
In this episode:
Man Utd's Stumble: Reaction to the 1-1 draw with Leeds and Ruben Amorim’s cryptic comments about being "just the manager"—comments that now look fatal in hindsight.
Chelsea's Gamble: With Enzo Maresca gone, is inexperienced Liam Rosenior really the right man for the Blues? We analyze the shock links to the Strasbourg boss.
Villa Park Fortress: Unpacking Aston Villa's 3-1 win over Forest. Can Ollie Watkins fire them into the title race against City and Arsenal?
Arsenal vs. Liverpool Preview: A huge showdown awaits. We debate Arne Slot’s "boring" tactics vs. Mikel Arteta’s machine. Plus, is Declan Rice the best midfielder in the world right now?
The Relegation Dogfight: Wolves finally win a game (3-0 vs West Ham), sending the Hammers into crisis mode.
Record Breaker: James Milner plays in his 25th successive calendar year—we pay tribute to the 40-year-old machine.
Predictions: We give our score predictions for all the upcoming GW21 fixtures, including Newcastle vs. Leeds and Arsenal vs. Liverpool.
Keywords: Premier League 2026, Ruben Amorim, Chelsea Manager, Liam Rosenior, Arsenal vs Liverpool, Aston Villa, Declan Rice, Manchester United, Game Week 20, Arne Slot, Football Podcast.
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