Callum makes a welcome return to the pod this week and finally dishes on the FFP derby. Plus, he reveals the mind games he was playing with Michail before kick off. The lads dig into England’s win over Italy and the future of Kalvin Phillips.

Premier League football returns this weekend. The boys both have important fixtures against Palace and Villa to look forward to. Will Spurs' and Arsenal’s unbeaten streaks continue and can City get back to their winning ways? Last but not least, Mystic Michail offers up his prediction for the Merseyside derby.

In this week’s Footballers Unfiltered the lads assess the US national team and whether they have what it takes to make it to the knockout stages of a World Cup on American soil. Plus, Michail relives the best goals of his Nottingham Forest days. Get in touch with the boys [email protected].

Troy and Jermain take us inside the training grounds and that feeling the first time you train with the first team. They tell us about the levels of competition within a squad and how jealousy can rear its head.

JD recalls how Edgar Davids and Wilson Palacios shook things up at Tottenham, the guys discuss when they realised they’d become the old men of the dressing room and a chat about players that didn’t train properly leads to the mercurial Adel Taraabt.

It’s international break time – and that means Michail is flying solo on the podcast this week. He breaks down how he saw the 2-2 draw which left both players OFF the score sheet, but a point better off. And Rickie revels in the fact that he had Alexander Isak in his fantasy team, and wonders how many goals he can bag this season.

Elsewhere – Michail and Rickie discuss ANOTHER defeat for Manchester City and break down how teams at the top of the table are finding a way to compete.

There’s a mention for Scott McTominay, who kick-started his season with a two-goal brace after getting inspired by the David Beckham documentary.

And with England on duty this week – Michail makes the case for why James Ward-Prowse should be a part of the squad.

This episode deals with the first time Jermain and Troy felt self-doubt in their careers. Troy reveals how using a sports psychologist helped with his anger on the pitch and they also discuss some of the most nervous players they played with.

A discussion on playing with injuries leads to a tale from Troy that involves an old lady, a lot of pain and him having to drop his trousers…

It’s finally here - the FFP derby. When West Ham line up against Newcastle on Sunday, all eyes will be on Michail and Callum as they renew their friendly rivalry.

Which of them will have the upper hand at the end of the game, and will either be able to perform their chosen celebration? Michail thinks up a dance for Callum to do if he scores, and lets slip what he’s planning to do himself if he’s on the score sheet.

Away from derby day - the boys get stuck into some disastrous VAR decisions - and decide what SHOULD have happened after Liverpool’s weekend goal was wrongly disallowed.

The pair discuss Ollie Watkins' fine form at Aston Villa, and look back at a comfortable home win for both their clubs.

Callum is also excited to see Champions League football return to the Toon - with the arrival of PSG in midweek.

In this week’s Footballers Unfiltered, the pair debate what type of goal is the most satisfying - with Michail having a rather surprising answer. Have a question for Callum or Michail? Send them an email via [email protected].

Gazza’s tears, Beckham’s red card and the Reggae Boyz..this episode is all about Jermain and Troy’s first World Cups - their favourite tournaments, players and goals.

JD reveals the moment he found out he wasn’t going to the 2006 edition in Germany and takes us inside the 2010 competition in South Africa: why Fabio Capello made him feel like a little kid and the misery when Germany dumped England out. And finally, a chat about Luis Suarez leads to Jermain explaining why he once bit Javier Mascherano.

Where has Michail gone? He was all talk last week claiming his side would finish above Liverpool, which sent fans wild. But after the Hammers lost to the Reds at the weekend, Mr Antonio is nowhere to be seen. Callum and Rickie take aim.

After his side’s 8-0 win away at Bramall Lane, there was no way Callum wasn’t showing up to the pod. He breaks down the game and discusses whether he should have had more than his one goal.

Are Newcastle back to their best again? And where do Sheffield United go after that result?

Callum has taken Anthony Gordon under his wing at Newcastle, and after his brilliant showing at the weekend, the boys discuss his strengths and how he’s settled into the North East.

Chelsea have just five points from six games. Callum and Rickie try to understand what’s going wrong despite the club spending over £400 million in the summer. Will they come good? And is manager Pochettino under pressure already?

Plus Rickie gives his (excited) take on Liverpool 2.0.

In this week’s Footballers Unfiltered, Callum recalls how he made his break into academy football at the age of 15 and how coaches should approach sessions for youngsters. Have a question for Callum or Michail? Send them an email via [email protected].

Knock, knock…in this episode of Football Firsts, Troy and Jermain discuss the first time they had to knock on a manager’s door. Who had the nicest office? Which manager was more like a player and which gaffer always had YouTube on?

Troy remembers his first meeting with Gianfranco Zola after he left prison and JD reveals how he gave the classic “Who dis?” response when an England manager texted him.

Comedian Maisie Adam and The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards bring you the day's biggest football speculation and rumours including: Is the pressure mounting on Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag following defeat to Bayern Munich?

Callum decided to show up to the podcast this week, and his timing was immaculate after scoring his side’s winner at the weekend. But should he have had another goal?

He had to wait a long time before he could take his penalty against Brentford. So he lets us in on his secret formula for pen success.

For a large part of West Ham’s game against City, it looked like it would be their day. The Hammers had the top spot on their mind, but then it went wrong. Michail explains why.

It's the return of the Champions League and Europa League this week… and Newcastle find themselves in the group of death. So how well do they think the Magpies will do against European royalty?

Plus, Michail previews his side's upcoming game against an unknown quantity in Serbia’s Bačka Topola on Thursday.

Off the pitch, Manchester United have been plagued by issues this season. And it’s seeming to affect the side on it as well. So what do the boys think is going wrong? Is it an issue of culture? Or should the players be taking the blame?

And pod favourite Richarlison gets Michail talking, AGAIN!

In this week’s Footballers Unfiltered the boys debate who would win between Michail and Callum in a shoulder to shoulder contest. Plus, Callum reveals who he’s been most surprised by in England camps. Get in touch with the boys at [email protected].