Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson.

Manchester United vs Arsenal was as eventful as ever. Did Anthony live up to expectation? (00:00)

This game featured one of many VAR talking points over the weekend, but was the decision to rule out Arsenal’s goal actually correct? (13:46)

Brighton have quietly continued their excellent run - should Graham Potter be offered the England job and would he actually accept? What next for Brendan Rodgers at Leicester? (25:08)

Ivan Toney has impressed for Brentford, scoring a hat trick this past weekend. Is it the right time for an England call-up? (37:40)

Along with Toney, we pick our suggestions for curveballs call-ups to Gareth Southgate’s next squad (44:06)

A discussion on VAR turns into a debate, and then a full blown argument! (46:50)

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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Jonathan Northcroft and Molly Hudson.

We take a look back at the transfer window for a selection of Premier League clubs - starting with Chelsea and Manchester United (00:00)

Nottingham Forest and Arsenal (11:28)

Bournemouth, Everton and Southampton (19:19)

Manchester City and Leicester City (27:08)

Fulham and Liverpool (38:39)

Hugh has also picked a selection of other clubs who deserve a mention for some solid business ahead of the window shutting (45:08)

Molly Hudson joins us from Austria to discuss the Lionesses first competitive games since their Euros success (48:58)

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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Roddy and Alyson Rudd.

Liverpool hit Bournemouth for nine goals at the weekend - but why do teams struggle to make double figures? (00:00)

Scott Parker made it well known he wants more players at Bournemouth, but will his frustration be resolved? (13:25)

Manchester City and Erling Haaland look impressive in front of goal - but are they looking shaky at the back? (22:50)

Steven Gerrard is struggling at Aston Villa after yet another loss. Will he be given time to turn things around? (32:42)

Forest put up a notable fight against Tottenham, but Richarlison got a lot of attention for his showboating - was it rudeness or flair? (45:46)

Hugh doesn’t like VAR much, as you’ll hear with his weekly rant (51:12)

Who was our Player of the Month? Listen and vote now on The Times website (54:06)

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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft - with Molly Hudson and Henry Winter.

Manchester United surprised a few with their 2-1 win at Old Trafford on Monday. What does that win over Liverpool mean for their progression after a rocky start under ten Hag? (00:00)

Liverpool are having a nightmare start to the season - what does Jurgen Klopp need to do and could another signing be necessary before the window shuts? (18:31)

Rangers are in the Champions League group stages for the first time in 13 years - we discuss their progression and what this means for the club going forward (30:00)

Molly Hudson joins us to discuss the two big retirements from the successful Lionesses squad this week (40:01)

The Times’ Chief Football Reporter Henry Winter has been to Kyiv for the symbolic start of the Ukrainian Premier League. He tells us about his experience in the capital (49:03)

We end with our Games of the Weekend - which fixtures are catching our eye across the Premier League and EFL? (53:44)

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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tony Cascarino.

Newcastle gave Manchester City a scare on Sunday - what does this result tell us about their progression since the takeover? (00:00)

Hugh is not impressed with VAR again and one incident in that game was largely to blame (16:53)

Leeds blew Chelsea away at Elland Road. How desperately do Chelsea need a number 9 and are modern goalkeepers taught to play with their feet too much? (27:16)

Brighton came away from the London Stadium with three points as West Ham’s goalless start to the season continues - is it time to panic for David Moyes? (41:00)

Arsenal end the weekend on top, but how seriously should we take them this season? (54:47)

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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke, Matt Dickinson and Martin Hardy.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is keen to explore the possibilities of buying Manchester United. Matt Dickinson broke the story in The Times and joins us to explain how likely this deal is (00:00)

What numbers are involved in any potential deal for Manchester United? Football finance expert Kieran Maguire breaks down the figures The Glazers are likely to be keen to do business at (10:21)

The Times’ Martin Hardy joins us to discuss how things are going at Newcastle United ahead of their game against Manchester City on Sunday (17:54)

Leeds United have had a positive start to the season, but after losing important players - how will they get on in their ‘tricky’ third season? (35:40)

Manchester United take on Liverpool on Monday as the bottom side in the Premier League. Will Erik ten Hag change his footballing philosophy or stick to the plan? (48:39)

Who is the unluckiest manager? Gregor spoke to Graham Alexander, who could be a pretty good candidate (62:44)

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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson. 

Spurs showed a different side to their game on Sunday in a fiery encounter against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. We unpack the most eventful game of the season so far (00:00)

Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte got into a couple of heated debates on the touchline - is this kind of behaviour acceptable and is it beneath them? (16:45)

Brentford thrashed a sorry Manchester United - but was it a shock? (27:20)

The Times’ Senior Sports Writer Matt Dickinson joins us to discuss his new book about Sir Alex Ferguson’s resignation on the eve of the 1998-99 season and what transpired (44:32)

Nottingham Forest won their first home game in the Premier League for 23 years - but are they actually buying too many players? (50:08)

We end with a discussion on our favourite ever assists (57:42)

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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke, Jonathan Northcroft and Tom Roddy.

Antonio Conte has been praised for his work at Spurs so far - but have they actually stepped up yet? Is Sunday’s game against Chelsea their opportunity to show everyone what they can do? (00:00)

Arsenal have also made improvements with Gabriel Jesus the standout addition at the Emirates. What can they expect to achieve this season? Leicester have brought no players in and have seen Kaspar Schmeichel leave in this window - are they destined for a disappointing season? (22:06)

It’s Steven Gerrard against Frank Lampard at the weekend as Aston Villa host Everton. Which of the former England teammates will come out on top? (35:30)

Jonathan spent some time with Brighton boss, Graham Potter. You can read the full conversation in The Times - but does Jonny think he’s a future England manager? (42:55)

Every club has made a desperate transfer deadline day signing or two - we recall our favourites (51:40)

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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tony Cascarino.

Erling Haaland has arrived and already has two goals to his name. Are Manchester City going to be more dominant than ever or will Liverpool find their feet after their opening performance? (00:00)

Aleksandar Mitrović caused Liverpool problems - but can the Fulham striker have a better season in the Premier League this time around? (15:24)

Brighton won at Old Trafford for the first time in the league - what’s the secret to Graham Potter’s success? Manchester United are back with a new manager - but has anything really changed? (23:00)

Steven Gerrard caused a bit of a stir with his comments about Tyrone Mings following their loss against Bournemouth. Was he right to replace his captain? (42:31)

Tottenham were impressive against Southampton - are they actually in the conversation for a title challenge? (50:02)

Ismaïla Sarr scored from his own half for Watford on Monday night, so we end with our favourite goals from the ‘wrong’ half of the pitch (55:28)

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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Tom Clarke.

We’re back for the new season with an extended episode of The Game Podcast from The Times.

We start by looking at the big striker signings - which club has got the best deal for their new frontman and which one will hit the ground running? (00:00)

Chelsea have lost a number of key players and they’ve not yet replaced all of them. Despite signing Raheem Sterling, is their squad weaker than last season? (23:11)

It’ll be a big season for Manchester United and Erik ten Hag. Do they have any chance of breaking back in to the top four? (33:53)

Which team is the team to watch out for this season? Who’ll surprise us in 2022/23? (42:30)

Fulham, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest are back in the top flight, some have been away longer than others. What does the season have in store for the newly-promoted clubs and which is the best bet to stay up? (55:32)

We’re a week in to the EFL season and already Burnley have impressed a lot of people. Which sides have stood out to us so far? (68:27)

We end with our predictions for the upcoming season. Which will come true? You’ll have to check back at the end of May! (75:42)

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