Bruno Fernandes is on the cusp of breaking the Premier League record for most assists in a single season. 

So why hasn’t the record been beaten in more than 20 years?

And what’s the secret behind Fernandes’ creative genius?

Host: Michael Bailey

Guests: Michael Cox & Mark Carey 

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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This week, there’s only one story in town — the Premier League title clash between Manchester City and Arsenal.

Can Mikel Arteta finally get the better of his old mentor?

Or will Pep Guardiola pull yet another tactical rabbit out of his hat?

Host: Michael Bailey

Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Liam Tharme

Producer: Mike Stavrou, Si Watts

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This week, we’re diving into the world of attacking partnerships.

How have roles at the top of the pitch changed over time?

And must all attackers be able to defend?

Host: Matt Davies-Adams

Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Liam Tharme

Producer: Mike Stavrou 

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This week, we’re discussing midfield combinations.

From your creators, to destroyers; how do player roles complement each other?

Let’s build a complete midfield!

Host: Michael Bailey

Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Liam Tharme

Producer: Mike Stavrou 

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This week, we’re discussing football’s relentless schedule.

What impact is it having on players and matches?

And… can we measure whether football is actually more intense than it used to be?

Host: Michael Bailey

Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Liam Tharme

Producer: Mike Stavrou 

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This week, we’re discussing an enthralling round of Champions League Round of 16 ties.

From Premier League struggles and Pep Guardiola’s European record, to how good Bayern Munich and Real Madrid really are.

Host: Michael Bailey

Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Duncan Alexander

Producer: Mike Stavrou 

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In this episode, we’re discussing whether the appointments of Liam Rosenior at Chelsea, Michael Carrick at Manchester United and Igor Tudor at Tottenham Hotspur have paid off or not.

What have they changed at their respective clubs, and are they better off for it?

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Cerys Jones.

Producer: Steve Hankey.

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This week, we’re discussing football’s new rules!

We’ll talk the increased remit of VAR, throw-in countdowns and our own suggestions for new football laws.

Host: Duncan Alexander

Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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It’s mailbag time!

On this episode we’ll discuss:

Wingers, penalty rebounds, tactical fouls and much more!

Host: Michael Bailey

Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey, Liam Tharme

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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It’s February — and we have real jeopardy in both the Premier League title race and relegation battle.

So this week, we’ll discuss the tactics we have seen, and will see from the teams at the top and bottom of the table. 

Host: Michael Bailey

Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey, Liam Tharme

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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