Sunday Supplement

Dharmesh Sheth is joined by John Cross, Riath Al-Samarrai and Jack Rosser to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action.

We start with Liverpool’s fourth consecutive Premier League defeat — a run that John describes as “mind-blowing.”  So, what’s gone wrong with their defence this season?
 
Attention then shifts to Manchester United, who beat Brighton for a third consecutive win — the first under Ruben Amorim. Is this yet another false dawn, or does this one feel different? Riath remains unconvinced.

Next up is West Ham United. After kicking off the weekend with a third straight league loss to Leeds, Jack doesn’t hold back — calling Nuno’s team “unbalanced, old, and slow.”

We then move to league leaders Arsenal, flying high after six straight wins in all competitions and a dominant 4–0 midweek victory over Atlético Madrid. John says it’s shaping up to be a “spectacular” season for Arteta.

We’re also joined by The Athletic’s Dermot Corrigan to chat all things El Clásico. For the first time, there’s major English involvement — Dermot highlights how Jude Bellingham has shone in previous clashes, and why Marcus Rashford could be crucial with Raphinha and Lewandowski out.

Finally, a super start for newly promoted Sunderland, leaping to second in the Premier League after a dramatic win at Stamford Bridge, which had fans singing, “We’re going to win the league.”

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Dharmesh Sheth is joined by Jonathan Liew, Martin Samuel and Dan Kilpatrick to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action.

We begin with Forest’s sacking of Ange Postecoglou.  Jonathan refers to his tenure as a disaster from start to finish, but does Ange have a future in the Premier League?

Next, we look to Liverpool v Manchester United. Jonathan believes a direct approach, using longballs, is the best method to expose Liverpool’s defensive frailties and Dan suggests we’re seeing a transition in Slot’s side that was expected last season.

We then turn to the title race and Arsenal’s away win at Craven Cottage; Jonathan is confident that Arsenal win the title this season, calling the set-piece winning goal “brutally efficient” and Martin compares this Arsenal to George Graham’s league-winning side.

We also look at Erling Haaland’s incredible goalscoring record, with two goals in five minutes against Everton, and ask the question whether Manchester City are a little too reliant on the outstanding Norwegian this season?

Finally, we look at talk of a “Beckham Bid” for Manchester United.  Approached by UAE billionaires, David Beckham may be the face of a £5billion takeover bid.  And whilst comparing both Man United and Liverpool’s models, we ask which is the bigger club?

Running Order:
3mins – Ange Sacked
24mins – Liverpool v Man Utd
39mins – Title Race Chat
46mins – Haaland’s Goals
52mins – Man United Beckham Bid

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Vicky Gomersall is joined by Charlie Wyett, Jonathan Northcroft and The Athletic’s Jack Pitt-Brooke to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action.

We begin with looking at the pressure Ange Postecoglou is under.  Jonathan questions whether Forest are worried about league position and want solidity.  Charlie is surprised some of the fans have turned on Ange already.  What’s gone so wrong for Ange?

We then turn to England news, firstly to Jude Bellingham and the criticism he has received for his lack of presence with the press; Charlie questions whether he would be a good future England Captain but considers Declan Rice a better candidate.  Then to Elliot Anderson, and Jack praises how natural he looks in a position so important to Tuchel’s side ahead of the World Cup.  And on the UEFA committee’s meeting to revive interest in the International break, we ask whether the no-jeopardy games are too boring.

We also look at The Telegraph’s story that Strasbourg have turned into a Chelsea feeder-club. Jonathan explains the fans’ reason to protest; how multi-club ownership can affect the lesser clubs involved and how the fans believe their identity is being diluted. 

Next, news that Barcelona want to sign Marcus Rashford on a permanent deal; Jonathan believes £25m is a great price in today’s market for the Spanish side, but bad-selling business from Man United.  We move on to Mo Salah’s current form; Jack considers last season’s Liverpool playing to Salah’s strengths, whilst this year transitioning with Slot’s new signings and tactics.

We then explore the story that Europe’s elite clubs answer to nobody as they carve up football’s billions.  Jonathan criticises the distribution of funds, with £6billion coming in for Champions League sides, but lesser clubs not getting parity with very little filtering down to clubs missing out.

 And finally, we conclude this week’s pod on a sombre note, with the sad news that England Rugby star Lewis Moody is diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease.  

Running Order:

3mins – Ange Under Pressure
20mins – England News
38mins – Downside of Multi-Club Ownership
42mins – Rashford permanent Barca deal?
57mins – Europe’s elite clubs carve up football’s billions
61mins – Lewis Moody diagnosed with MND

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Dharmesh Sheth is joined by Julien Laurens, Jacqui Oatley and The Telegraph’s Jason Burts to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action.

We begin with Chelsea’s last-minute win over Liverpool at the Bridge.  Whilst Laurens praises Maresca’s victory and show of emotion, he criticises Liverpool’s lack of control, with a third loss in eight days. Jason believes Liverpool’s winning start to the season was unsustainable and considers it a missed opportunity that they didn’t buy Marc Guehi in the summer.

Next we look to Man United’s home win over Sunderland; whilst Julien focuses on Amorim’s side’s lack of consistency, was this clean sheet and good performance a sign of things to come? 

We then have The Athletic’s Megan Feringa on the pod to talk WSL; how far can Manchester United go this season?  And with Arsenal dropping seven points already in the WSL, after bringing in Olivia Smith, why is it they can’t get over the line in the league in the same way the likes of Chelsea are able to?

We also look at Arsenal’s win against West Ham, taking them to the top of the Premier League and Julien believes the Gunners’ control gave Nuno’s side no chance of winning the game.

Finally, a gritty win for Tottenham against Leeds showed Thomas Frank’s ability to bring a different side to Spurs; Jason believes Frank can get them back in to the top four this season.  

Running Order:

3mins – Liverpool Lose 3-in-a-row
20mins – United Back to Winning Ways
38mins – Megan Feringa on WSL 
46mins – Arsenal Rise to the Top
65mins – Frank’s New-Look Spurs

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Dharmesh Sheth is joined by The Daily Mail’s Dominic King, The Independent’s Miguel Delaney and The Times’ Martin Samuel to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action.

We begin with Man United’s 3-1 defeat at Brentford. Miguel believes Keith Andrews had Amorim’s number and criticises a lack of consistency but is Martin harsh to consider Man United the worst run club in football? Dominic suggests Man United would want to be run more like Brentford.

Next we focus on Liverpool, who got a taste of their last-minute-winner medicine against Crystal Palace, losing in extra time by an Eddie Nketiah goal.  Will defensive frailties be an issue for Liverpool as the season unfolds?

We then move to Arsenal, and Dominic considers Arteta’s side to have the best squad in the league, with depth in every position, but they need take advantage of title-rival slip ups; something they were unable to capitalise on last year. 

We also look at Europe’s successful Ryder Cup weekend.  Dominic calls it a ‘demolition’ and praises Fleetwood and Rose’s second day performance.

Finally, The Times’ Charlotte Duncker joins us on the pod to chat more about Amorim’s system and future at Man United, and Ange’s difficult start at Nottingham Forest. 

Running Order:
3mins - Man United’s Defeat at Brentford
22mins - Last-Minute Liverpool Loss 
30mins - Do Arsenal Have the Best Squad in the League?
38mins Europe’s Ryder Cup Demolition 
50mins Charlotte Duncker on Amorim and Ange 

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Dharmesh Sheth is joined by ESPN’s Mark Ogden, The Mail’s Craig Hope and The Mirror’s John Cross to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action.

We begin with Man United’s chaotic home win against Chelsea.  Craig believes United will always have enough quality to keep bad managers in good jobs. But will this win be a turning point in their season?

Next we look at Graham Potter, who’s feeling the pressure as West Ham were booed off, after a loss at home to Crystal Palace.  Mark believes Potter tries to play an attractive style of football, but is there any way back for him from here?

We also look at the difficult situation at Wolves, and whilst Vitor Pereira is struggling, Craig argues that Wolves have the right man in the role, and losing Cunha and Ait-Nouri was always going to be tough.

Elsewhere, we look at Arsenal v Man City; John thinks Liverpool are setting such a relentless standard, that already in the season we have must-win games for the teams looking to challenge.

We then move to Liverpool’s Merseyside derby win.  Mark highlights Liverpool’s fire power but there’s also a running theme of throwing away leads this season.

Finally, The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur comes on to the pod to talk of the sad news of Liverpool FC Women’s manager Matt Beard’s passing.  Charlotte talks of Matt’s legacy both on and off the pitch, including consecutive WSL wins and Matt's empathetic character.

Running Order:

3min Man United’s Chaotic Win Over Chelsea
23mins Potter Under Pressure
35mins Vitor’s Wolves struggle 
38mins Arsenal v Man City 
52mins Liverpool Merseyside Win
65mins Matt Beard’s Legacy

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Dharmesh Sheth is joined by The Independent’s Miguel Delaney, The Times’ Charlotte Duncker and The Daily Mail’s Riath Al-Samarrai.

We begin with Arsenal’s convincing win over Forest at the Emirates; was this performance the sign of things to come?  Miguel emphasises Arteta’s impressive squad depth, and Riath praises Gyokeres, with three goals in his first four league games.

Next we look at Newcastle’s new signing Nick Woltemade, who helped Eddie Howe’s side to a win against Wolves on his debut.  Riath believes Woltemade will bring the best out of the player’s around him. 

We then have The Athletic’s James Pearce on to the pod, highlighting Isak’s arrival at Liverpool as an exciting option for more rotation in Arne Slot’s side this year.

Elsewhere, we look at Tottenham’s thrashing of West Ham; Riath comments on Thomas Frank’s fantastic start to the season and Miguel talks of Frank’s ability to adapt tactics and use pragmaticism effectively.

Finally, we look at the Manchester Derby; Charlotte mentions that whilst Pep hasn’t had the best start, Ruben Amorim’s problems are significantly worse.  The Athletic’s Carl Anker joins us to talk Amorim’s tactics and believes this game may suit his style a little more.  

Running Order:
3min Arsenal’s Impressive Squad Depth 
23mins Woltemade’s Electric Start 
30mins The Athletic’s James Pearce on Liverpool
39mins Frank’s Flying Start 
50mins Manchster Derby

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Vicky Gomersall is joined by The Telegraph’s Jason Burt, The Sunday Times’ Jonathan Northcroft and sports broadcaster Jacqui Oatley to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action.

We begin with England’s struggle to entertain against Andorra. Jonathan praises Anderson and Madueke but Jacqui questions whether England are on track, as fans need to believe they can win, ahead of the World Cup next year.

Next to Daniel Levy’s Spurs exit.  Jonathan talks of the ex-Tottenham Chairman’s longevity, but will Levy’s twenty-four-year stint in charge be seen as a success, with an ultimate failure to reach the glory of the bigger trophies?

Then we’re joined by The Athletic’s Megan Feringa to talk WSL; £1m signing Alyssa Thompson joins an already-strong Chelsea side, favourites to become champions again.  And Megan praises Arsenal’s display against London City, particularly Olivia Smith’s long-range goal to help Renee Slegers’ side make a winning start to the season

Finally, back to England, and has Tuchel underestimated his job?  Jonathan thinks Tuchel has learnt from his first few games in charge, understanding you can’t overcomplicate the tactical side of international football, with the lack of time to practice with his players.  

Running Order:
4mins England Struggle to Entertain
22mins Levy Shock Spurs Exit 
42mins WSL favourites and signings
53mins Tuchel’s Tactics

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Dharmesh Sheth is joined by The Times’ Alyson Rudd, The Sun’s Charlie Wyatt and Football Journalist Julien Laurens to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action.

We begin with Man United, and Alyson isn’t impressed at how challenging Amorim’s side found it at home to Burnley.  Charlie considers the situation a shambles and Julien believes Amorim doesn’t have the personality to succeed.

Next to Nicolas Jackson, who looked to be getting a dream move to Bayern Munich, until Liam Delap got injured.  David Ornstein comes on to the pod and considers whether Chelsea will sign another striker, or use Jackson as their striker this season.

Then to talk last minute transfer news, and Keith Downie reports on Yoane Wissa’s statement to force Newcastle move.  Julien thinks the price tag is a big ask from Brentford and Charlie questions Wissa’s professionalism.

Later in the pod, we return to Manchester United and we're joined by Samuel Luckhurst from the Manchester Evening News, who fills us in on the latest situation with Ruben Amorim.  Sam thinks Amorim may have underestimated the size of the job at Man United but believes he will still be in charge for the Manchester derby.

Finally, we look at the VAR controversy robbing teenager Josh King of the opening goal in the West London derby against Chelsea.  Alyson is stern in her view that there was no foul and that the decision goes against the spirit of VAR
Running Order:
4mins United’s Struggles
17mins Ornstein on Jackson
36mins Wissa forces Newcastle move
49mins Amorim’s future
65mins VAR Controversy

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Dharmesh Sheth is joined by The Mirror’s John Cross, ESPN’s Mark Ogden and The Sunday Times’ Jonathan Northcroft to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action.

We begin by looking at Arsenal’s 5-0 win hosting Leeds.  Jonathan talks of a bouncing mood in the Emirates unveiling Eze.  Will this finally be Arsenal’s year?

Next to Nuno Espirito Santo’s spat with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis; will Nuno walk?

Elsewhere, to Spurs’ impressive victory at Man City.  Mark suggests whatever the manager, Spurs win at the Eithad! John mentions he loves Pep, but questions whether he can rebuild City.

Then to West Ham, and is Graham Potter’s time ticking with the Hammers?  John believes Potter inherited a poor squad but after twenty-one games, West Ham have won only five and lost eleven, so the pressure is inevitably on.

Finally, we look at Jonathan’s piece on how players get their desired move, and subsequently look at the continuing Isak saga; John argues Newcastle can’t show a sign of weakness and let him go.  

Running Order:
8mins Is it Arsenal’s year? 
21mins Will Nuno walk from Forest?
25mins Spurs’ win at City 
44mins Is Potter’s time with Hammers ticking?
51mins Isak transfer Saga

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