Talking Tactics

Have Hope, Carl Anka, and Daniel Tiluk discuss Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal. Is Eberechi Eze to Arsenal the right move? Manchester City's impressive start. Alexander Isak's fight to leave Newcastle United. Chelsea were lacklustre. Rashford's Barcelona debut. Lamine Yamal's signature moves. Real Madrid out on Rodrygo, or Rodrygo out on Real Madrid? Why is Neymar always crying?

Before the podcast: On daily routine and veganism.

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss 2025/26 season preview. Who wins the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and the Champions League. Also, some reckless speculation.

Before the podcast: On climate change affecting London temperatures.

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Benjamin Šeško reportedly choosing Manchester United over Newcastle United. What about Man United's project would appeal more to footballers, coaches, and agents than Newcastle's project? Can Newcastle afford to sell Alexander Isak to Liverpool if they can't attract a decent replacement? Is Lamine Yamal the greatest teenage footballer ever (yes, Pelé)? Son Heung-min is leaving Spurs after 10 years and what's up with Ademola Lookman and Atalanta?

Before the podcast: On the importance of Internet speed.

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Carl on The Athletic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Liverpool completing the signing of Hugo Ekitike, the sale of Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich, and their interest in Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. Is this summer window too much movement for league winners? Arsenal sign Viktor Gyokeres. Chelsea sell Joao Felix to Al-Nassr. Is Felix's move to Saudi Arabia the beginning of his end? What happened to football that a player like him failed to launch? Nigeria win the AFCON. England win the Euros. Chloe Kelly being used to smash Marcus Rashford in British media.

Before the podcast: On Dr. Umar Johnson's newest troubles.

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Carl on The Athletic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Marcus Rashford to Barcelona on loan, why is Rashford so heavily criticized in commercial media, Victor Gyokeres to Arsenal, Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool, the future of Alexander Isak at Newcastle United, and Lamine Yamal bestowed Barcelona's heavy #10 shirt.

Before the podcast: On what the world is vs. what it's made to be.

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Chelsea upsetting Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final. Winning 3-0, what were the keys to Chelsea' s victory: tactical, technical, and physical. Cole Palmer's performance, why are players pulling Marc Cucurella's hair, and get Donald Trump out of the photographs. Is the definition of "intelligence" too narrow when applied to sportspersons, and Lamine Yamal, his camp, and acceptable/lamentable requirements to attend one's birthday party.

Before the podcast: On Internet speed and "epic films."

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Real Madrid losing 4-0 against Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semi-final, the issues Xabi Alonso will have in reconstructing and reshaping his squad and the futures of Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Jr, and Rodrygo. Then Have Hope's frustration with top football feeling more rigid than it did in times past, and whether Chelsea have a chance to beat PSG in the final.

Before the podcast: On Prime Day and albums on the way.

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Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss Manchester City losing to Al-Hilal at the Club World Cup. Does this prove the competition is something worth playing attention to? Will this experiment last until 2029. What issues are being seen this year that could alter the World Cup next summer. While the DAZN app has been reliable, the sportswashing element of this tournament (which funds both the broadcasting and prize winnings) is worth defining and exploring.

Before the podcast: On offseason rest and reading.

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss African teams at the Club World Cup despite some good showings, the impressive performances of South American teams, the relative underperformance of European teams and excuses of heat, tiredness, and indifference. At what point will football's popularity wane given the amount of football on offer and the demand on player's bodies, and is women's football the next place for growth?

Before the podcast: On Nigerian weddings and Zohran Mamdani.

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Antonio Conte and Napoli thinking about Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish (what happened to him at Manchester City). Florian Wirtz to Liverpool, do transfer fees matter, and why the FIFA Club World Cup is a great idea on paper, but the implementation of this edition has fallen short.

Before the podcast: On preference for cold vs. hot.

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