We start the show off by recapping Southampton's win over Brighton--feeling less than convinced that either team deserved more than a draw. We discuss the influence of Danny Welbeck, the understated performance of Kyle Walker-Peters, and a VAR decision that feels neither entirely right nor entirely wrong.

Later, we preview the week ahead in Europe including predictions on decisive days in the crowded Group B and the always intriguing Group H. We also discuss how Pep, Klopp, Lampard, and their Europa League colleagues should handle what is essentially a free fixture before wondering whether Zidane's job is on the line over the next week. We also discuss why Joao Felix and Anthony Martial could decide their team's fates and how Atalanta and Ajax could easily be one of the games of the year in deciding who qualifies behind Liverpool.

Table of Contents

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:46 Brighton-Southampton

00:26:42 Brugge Try to Pull an Upset

00:30:39 Messi-Ronaldo for Nothing?

00:32:11 Winner Take All in Amsterdam

00:35:33 Can Atleti Carry Domestic Form?

00:39:16 Kepa in, CHO Out for Chelsea

00:45:00 Klopp's Eyes Drifting to Spurs?

00:47:27 What's Going on with Laporte at City?

00:48:55 Should Pogba, Martial Start?

01:06:46 Group B Madness Concludes

01:24:41 Favorites Napoli & Sociedad in Danger

01:27:50 Do Spurs Really Need to Come Top?

01:30:56 Last Chance for Leicester, Arsenal Fringe Players?

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