So, Frank Lampard has been sacked as manager of Everton after a 2-0 loss to fellow strugglers West Ham, leaving the Toffees in a mess near the foot of the table. Mike, Myles and Dave ponder where the club goes next - to the Championship? Or do they sound the Sean Dyche klaxon to save their season?

At the top of the Premier League, Arsenal passed their biggest challenge yet by beating Manchester United 3-2 in an end-to-end encounter. The result is a reality check for Erik ten Hag's improving team, and leaves the Gunners in a fantastic position to push for the title. In their way though are Manchester City, where Erling Haaland seem to have awoken from his short slumber to suddenly start breaking records again.

We also discuss Aston Villa's resurgence, as well as Juventus' 15-point deduction for financial irregularities,and what that means for the sport.

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Manchester is Red! United beat City at Old Trafford to move within a point of Pep Guardiola's team, with a bit of controversy for United's equaliser. Mike, Myles and Dave discuss whether it was in fact offside, and also how Erik ten Hag continues to shape this United team.

City's defeat handed yet more initiative to Arsenal, who streak into an 8-point lead after their 2-0 win over Tottenham. It was one of the most comfortable North London derbies ever, surely the title is now Arsenal's to lose? And what next for Spurs?

Also, we discuss the rest of the top 6, as Newcastle see off Fulham 1-0 to stay firmly in the top 4 race.

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The #FACup 3rd Round is always good for drama and giant killings, and it didn't disappoint this year!! Mike, Myles and Dave focus on the biggest shock of them all, as Aston Villa were knocked out by League Two Stevenage - and all of their own doing.

We also chat about Liverpool's lucky escape against Wolves, with some stunning goals but dodgy defending, and another mad #VAR decision. And Graham Potter's Chelsea are thrashed 4-0 by Manchester City, leaving the Blues boss under even more pressure.

And in the week the football world lost Gianluca Vialli, we pay our respects to the Italian legend.

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In our first pod of 2023, Mike and Myles look at the top of the Premier League table as Arsenal sweep aside Brighton 4-2, while title rivals Manchester City drop points in a 1-1 draw with Everton. Is it finally time to sit up and acknowledge the Gunners as title favourites?

We also look at some other top 4 contenders - what the hell is happening at Tottenham?! Can Newcastle really challenge for the title as Eddie Howe seemed to hint? And are Man United "nailed on" for top 4?

In other news we say goodbye to Cristiano's legacy, as Ronaldo moves to Saudi Arabia. And we pay tribute to the legend that is Pele as he sadly passed away.

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The World Cup Final 2022 will now forever be remembered as "The Messi Final" after he drove Argentina to an incredible penalty shoot-out victory over France, after an enthralling 3-3 draw! And what an extraordinary game it was to crown Messi's incredible career with the greatest accolade of all.

Mike and Myles catch their breath to discuss probably the best-ever World Cup Final, won by an Argentina side captained by probably the best-ever player. And a losing France side containing hat-trick hero Kylian Mbappé, who surely now is ready to take Messi's crown.

What a tournament #Qatar2022 was, what a Final that was, and what a player Messi is!

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We're at the end of the road, and what a journey it's been!

As #Qatar2022 comes to a close with the World Cup Final, Myles and Dave preview the contenders Argentina and France, as they go head to head for the famous gold trophy.

Will Lionel Messi cap off a fine tournament and finally get his hands on the biggest prize? Or will Kylian Mbappé mark his ascent as the world's greatest and lift his second consecutive World Cup already?

We also look back at their semi-final wins, and what to look out for tactically in the Final showdown.

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Morocco make history and become the first African nation to reach the Semi-Final of a World Cup, as the Atlas Lions secured a stunning 1-0 win over Portugal. Mike and Myles chat about how this incredible team made the impossible happen. 

We also discuss Ronaldo's sad exit from the world stage, as well as Croatia beating Brazil on penalties, and Messi-inspired Argentina's win over Netherlands.

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The journey is over for England in Qatar, as current World Champions France eliminate the Three Lions thanks to a cruel and rare Harry Kane penalty miss.

Mike and Myles put aside their disappointment and hail Gareth Southgate's heroes after an incredibly dominant performance that deserved so much more.

How did England not win this? What were the turning points? Where do they go from here?

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So the Qatar 2022 Quarter-Final line-up is confirmed, with Portugal's stunning 6-1 win over Switzerland the major headline of the round! Not just for the score, but for Cristiano Ronaldo being dropped to the bench and his replacement, Gonçalo Ramos, hitting a stunning hat-trick! Myles and Dave delve into just how good Portugal look without the Ronaldo circus.

Joining them in the Quarters will Brazil, who ran riot against South Korea.

And more exciting is Morocco, who convincingly dispatched a toothless Spain team on penalties.

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England march on at the World Cup with a stunning 3-0 win over African champions Senegal, with impressive performances all over the pitch. Mike, Myles and Dave analyse just how Gareth Southgate's Lions made a tournament knock-out game look so comfortable.

We also look at their Quarter-Final opponents France, who swept aside Poland 3-1 with a stunning brace of goals from the red-hot Kylian Mbappé. What will their clash in the last 8 of Qatar 2022 look like?

We also look to Argentina, Netherlands and Croatia's chances, as they all progress.

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