The Prem Pulse podcast

Four weeks into the Premier League season and there is already plenty to discuss.

In the latest episode of The Prem Pulse Podcast, we look back at the biggest results and talking points from Gameweeks Three and Four, with the Nordic contingent once again providing plenty of headlines.

Erling Haaland, Odegaard, and Alexander Isak continue to make their mark, while Newcastle's Anthony Elanga has also made an impact before an injury forced him to the sidelines. We take a closer look at the Nordic players across the Premier League, including the latest goals, performances and injury news.

We also discuss the controversial VAR and refereeing decision surrounding Haaland's goal in the Manchester derby, including the subsequent reaction to the decision and the role of the match officials.

At Tottenham, things have gone in the opposite direction, with Spurs struggling to find the back of the net. We discuss their early-season goal drought and what has gone wrong for De Zerbi's side, while also looking at Aston Villa's frustrating start, with Unai Emery's team still searching for their first Premier League win.

Away from the Premier League, we look ahead to the upcoming fixtures, including the next round of matches and the challenges facing the Nordic stars.

We also turn our attention to international football, with the England squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures announced, and Neal returns with his weekly "The Road Back to the Prem" feature as we look ahead to Millwall vs West Ham in the Championship.

In this episode:

• The biggest results and talking points from Premier League Gameweeks Three and Four
• The latest from the Nordic players across the Premier League
• Haaland and Isak among the goals
• Anthony Elanga's impressive start and latest injury
• The latest Nordic player injuries and fitness updates
• Manchester City, Haaland, VAR and the refereeing controversy
• The decision to allow Haaland's Manchester derby goal
• Spurs' continuing struggle to score goals
• Tottenham's difficult start to the season
• Aston Villa still searching for their first Premier League win
• The upcoming Premier League fixtures
• The England squad for the Nations League
• Neal's "The Road Back to the Prem" with a look ahead to Millwall vs West Ham

Plus, the latest from around the Premier League including Manchester United, Manchester City, Everton, Spurs, Newcastle, Liverpool, Bournemouth, Chelsea, Brighton, Crystal Palace, Leeds, Sunderland, Brentford, Aston Villa, Fulham, Nottingham Forest, Ipswich, Hull City, Coventry and Arsenal.

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Two weeks in and the Premier League is already giving us plenty to talk about.

In the latest episode of The Prem Pulse Podcast, we review the biggest results and talking points from Gameweek Two, with the Nordic contingent once again making a serious impact.

Erling Haaland, Alexander Isak and Anthony Elanga all found the net, while Martin Ødegaard and Arsenal continued their strong start with another clean sheet. We look at which Nordic players are hitting the ground running and who has caught our attention after the opening two rounds.

Attention also turns to Europe as we look ahead to the Champions League fixtures, plus the upcoming EFL Cup ties as the schedule begins to get considerably busier for Premier League clubs.

With the transfer window now closed, we discuss the late deals, the clubs that strengthened and those who may already be regretting the business they didn't get done.

And Neal returns with his weekly "The Road Back to the Prem" feature, following West Ham's Championship campaign and their attempt to make an immediate return to the Premier League.

In this episode:

• The biggest results and talking points from Premier League Gameweek Two
• Haaland back among the goals for Manchester City
• Isak scores as his new chapter at Liverpool continues
• Another goal for Newcastle's Elanga
• Ødegaard and Arsenal maintain their impressive start
• The Nordic players making an early impact this season
• Champions League fixtures and the big European tests ahead
• The upcoming EFL Cup fixtures
• Transfer window reaction and the biggest deadline deals
• Which clubs strengthened and which were left short?
• Neal's "The Road Back to the Prem" with the latest from West Ham
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Plus, the latest from around the Premier League including Manchester United, Manchester City, Everton, Spurs, Newcastle, Liverpool, Bournemouth, Chelsea, Brighton, Crystal Palace, Leeds, Sunderland, Brentford, Aston Villa, Fulham, Nottingham Forest, Ipswich, Hull City, Coventry and Arsenal.

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The Premier League is back, and there was plenty to unpack from an eventful opening weekend.

In the latest episode of The Prem Pulse Podcast, we review the biggest results and talking points from Gameweek One, before turning our attention to the Champions League draw, the midweek EFL Cup action and the final days of the transfer window.

Arsenal began their title defence with a convincing 3–0 win over Coventry, with Martin Ødegaard producing one of the standout performances of the weekend. The Arsenal captain scored, created chances and looked back to his best after an injury-disrupted campaign last season.

Elsewhere, Anthony Elanga struck after just five minutes as Newcastle drew 2–2 with Liverpool, while former Newcastle striker Alexander Isak returned to St James' Park in Liverpool colours.

Erling Haaland celebrated his 200th Manchester City appearance, but unusually failed to score or assist as City needed a late comeback to beat Bournemouth. Brighton thrashed Aston Villa 4–0, Brentford stunned Tottenham 3–0, and it was a weekend to forget for Victor Lindelöf.

We also react to the Champions League draw, with some seriously tough European tests ahead, particularly for Manchester City and Aston Villa, and discuss what those fixtures could mean when the schedule starts piling up.

In this episode:

• Arsenal start their title defence in style
• Ødegaard's brilliant opening-weekend performance
• Elanga scores early against Liverpool
• Isak's return to St James' Park
• Haaland blanks on his 200th City appearance
• Brighton put four past Aston Villa
• Brentford's 3–0 win over Tottenham
• The Nordic players who impressed and struggled
• The Champions League draw and tough tests for City, Villa and others
• Midweek EFL Cup results
• The latest transfer news
• Who still desperately needs business done before the window closes?
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Latest updates from around the Premier League including: Manchester United, Manchester City, Everton, Spurs, Newcastle, Liverpool, Bournemouth, Chelsea, Brighton, Crystal Palace, Leeds, Sunderland, Brentford, Aston Villa, Fulham, Nottingham Forest, Ipswich, Hull City, Coventry and Arsenal

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On this episode of The Prem Pulse Podcast, Barry and Neal make their Premier League predictions for the 2026/27 season - but this year things look a little different for Neal, with West Ham no longer in the Premier League.

Watching the season through a new lens, Neal joins Barry to look across the league without the usual West Ham bias as they debate the big questions:

• The Title Race – Who wins the Premier League and who will be their biggest challengers?
• The Top Four – Who secures Champions League football and which big clubs miss out?
• The Relegation Battle – Which three teams are going down, and can the promoted sides survive?
• Surprise Packages – The teams, players and managers who could exceed expectations – and who could seriously underperform, and be sacked first.
• Players, Transfers & Wild Predictions – Best signing, biggest flop, Golden Boot, Player of the Season, breakout star and one bold prediction for 2026/27.

Will Barry and Neal agree on anything? And does watching from outside the Premier League give Neal a completely different perspective?

We’ll revisit the predictions later in the season to find out who got it right - and who got it horribly wrong.

The Prem Pulse Podcast – football discussion, debate and predictions from fans across Europe.

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After finally ending a 22-year wait for the Premier League title, Arsenal enter the new season with a very different challenge: how do you defend it?

In the latest episode of The Prem Pulse Podcast, Neal interviews his co-host Barry, and he looks ahead to Arsenal’s upcoming campaign after a remarkable season that saw the Gunners crowned Premier League champions and come agonisingly close to Champions League glory, eventually losing on penalties to PSG.

Now the question changes from can Arsenal win it? to who can stop them?

Barry discusses the mentality required to defend a title and whether finally winning it could actually take some of the pressure off Arteta and his players. Could we now see an Arsenal side playing with more freedom, taking greater risks and allowing Arteta to loosen the tactical reins?

There’s also plenty to discuss in the transfer market. Bruno Guimarães, Christos Tzolis and Ezri Konsa strengthen an already formidable squad, but

Barry believes there is still work to do - both bringing in further quality and moving players on.

Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Fábio Vieira and Reiss Nelson are among those whose futures come under the spotlight, while we discuss whether a loan move could be the right next step for Ethan Nwaneri.

And just how high should Arsenal be aiming?

Could this team produce another Invincibles season? Could they dominate the Premier League and potentially finish 20 points clear of second place? Or will the demands of potentially playing around 70 matches make squad depth and rotation Arsenal’s biggest challenge?

In this episode:

• Arsenal defending their first Premier League title in 22 years
• Coming agonisingly close to Champions League glory last season
• How the mentality changes from chasing the title to defending it
• Could Arteta introduce more risk, freedom and attacking expression?
• Guimarães, Tzolis and Konsa - what the new signings bring
• Why Arsenal may still need more additions
• Jesus, Martinelli, Vieira and Nelson - time to move on?
• Would a loan be best for Ethan Nwaneri?
• Who can actually beat Arsenal this season?
• Could Arsenal genuinely go unbeaten?
• Is a record 20-point gap to second place possible?
• The challenge of potentially playing 70 games and keeping the squad fresh
• Why Saka, Ødegaard and Havertz will be desperate to contribute after missing significant periods last season

Arsenal spent years trying to get back to the top. Now comes the challenge of staying there.

Could this Arsenal side be even better than the one that won the title?

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In this bite-size Journey Back to the Prem! Championship special from The Prem Pulse Podcast, co-host Neal shares his thoughts on West Ham’s new season in the Championship and whether the Hammers can make an immediate return to the Premier League.

We look back at the opening 2-2 draw away at Burnley, where West Ham surrendered a 2-0 lead, and Neal explains why he believes Max Kilman needs replacing if the club is serious about promotion.

There’s plenty of optimism too, particularly around the exciting young players coming through and the opportunity for them to make their mark in the Championship.

We also tackle one of the biggest questions surrounding West Ham: is Nuno Espírito Santo the right manager to lead them back to the Premier League? For Neal, the jury is still out.

In this episode:

• Life back in the Championship and whether a fresh start could be good for West Ham
• The 2-2 opening-day draw at Burnley after leading 2-0
• Why Neal thinks Max Kilman needs replacing
• West Ham’s chances of securing an immediate Premier League return
• Why the Championship could prove tougher than some fans expect
• The young players Neal is excited to see coming through
• Where the current squad still needs strengthening
• Whether Nuno is the right man to lead the rebuild
• Neal’s prediction for West Ham’s finishing position
• His pick for West Ham Player of the Season

Can West Ham make their Championship stay a short one? The Journey Back to the Prem starts here.

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The Prem Pulse Podcast Superfan Edition, this week comes from Sweden as we sit down with Kev, a passionate Aston Villa supporter, to talk about life as a Villa fan after an unforgettable season and a huge summer for the club.

Following Aston Villa's UEFA Europa League triumph, Kev explains his love for the manager Unai Emery and why he believes Villa can build on their European success despite some major changes to the squad.

We also look back at Villa's huge UEFA Super Cup battle with PSG, what the performance said about their ability to compete with Europe's biggest clubs, and the excitement around their new goalscorer Brian Madjo, as Villa reshape their attack for another demanding season.

We discuss the departures of Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans, the exciting young players coming through, Villa's new arrival from Wolves - Joao Gomes, and the challenge of competing in the Champions League while trying to remain among the Premier League's elite.

Kev is aiming high, with a third-place Premier League finish his target for the season.

There's also plenty to say about Emi Martinez. If the Argentine goalkeeper no longer wants to play for Aston Villa, Kev has a message for him: don't forget what Villa did for your career and the role playing regularly at the club had in helping you become a World Cup winner with Argentina.

We also talk about the class of John McGinn, Kev's plans to follow Villa this season, the club's new signings and one former player who would definitely be welcomed back.

Jack Grealish, the door is open.

From Europa League glory and going toe-to-toe with PSG, to Champions League ambitions and hopes of a top-three Premier League finish, this is Aston Villa's new reality.

A proper conversation with a proper Swedish fan about Villa's past, present and increasingly ambitious future.

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Vini Jr to Arsenal? It's definitely not happening. So naturally, we're asking the important question: was Vini simply not ambitious enough to join the Gunners?

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n this quick-fire edition of The Prem Pulse Podcast, we run through the latest completed transfers, major rumours and some of the more surprising moves from across the Premier League and European football.

In this episode:

Vini Jr is NOT joining Arsenal – the deal is dead, so we discuss what Arsenal do next and whether Vini is missing his chance to join the Gunners.

Rodri to Barcelona? Real Madrid can't afford the Manchester City midfielder, putting Barcelona firmly in the picture for one of the biggest potential transfers of the summer.

Bruno Guimarães – we discuss his completed move to Arsenal and what it means for Newcastle United.

Danny Welbeck – another completed move as the experienced striker starts the next chapter of his career at Chelsea.

James Trafford to Leeds – the Manchester City goalkeeper has completed his move to Leeds as they strengthen ahead of the new season.

Fulham raid Real Madrid – Fulham have snapped up two young Spanish talents from the Spanish giants.

Mohamed Salah to Trabzonspor – one of the Premier League's biggest ever stars is heading to Turkey.

Mykhailo Mudryk returns for Chelsea – back in action for the first time since September 2024.

Bournemouth sign Sanchez from Sevilla for £11m – another completed deal as Bournemouth continue their summer business.

It's a shorter episode of The Prem Pulse Podcast, but the transfer window isn't giving us much time to breathe.

Who has made the smartest signing? Where will Rodri end up? And are Arsenal better off without Vini anyway?

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Newcastle United are on the verge of a new chapter following the departure of their manager, with former RB Salzburg boss Matthias Jaissle now expected to take charge. We look at his impressive coaching journey, whether he's the right appointment for Newcastle, and what fans can expect heading into the new Premier League season.

In this episode we cover:

• Newcastle United's managerial change and why Matthias Jaissle is now the leading candidate to take over
• Jaissle's coaching journey from Brøndby assistant to RB Salzburg title winner before moving to Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia
• Vini Jr to Arsenal? Is it happening?
• FIFA's growing battle with football federations and whether money is becoming the biggest influence in the modern game
• The latest Premier League and European transfer news as clubs continue reshaping their squads
• John Stones' proposed move to Inter Milan and what it means for Manchester City
• Chelsea's reported interest in Danny Welbeck, Jordan Henderson and £52 million defender Maxence Lacroix
• Fulham's ambitious moves for Real Madrid midfielder Cesar Palacios and striker Gonzalo Garcia
• Crysencio Summerville's reported £60 million move to Al-Hilal and the continued rise of the Saudi Pro League
• Our thoughts on the biggest winners, biggest risks, and which clubs are making the smartest moves before the season begins
• RIP Franco Baresi - the defensive rock.

Join us for another packed episode of The Prem Pulse Podcast as we break down the biggest football stories, debate the latest transfer rumours, and give our honest opinions on everything happening ahead of the new Premier League campaign.

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 has come to an unforgettable end, with Spain crowned world champions after defeating Argentina in a fiery and controversial final. We look back at the tournament's biggest moments, England's campaign, and the stories already shaping the new football season.

In this episode we cover:

• Spain lifting the FIFA World Cup after beating Argentina in a dramatic and ill-tempered final
• Argentina's aggressive tactics throughout the tournament, the sending off they deserved, and the ugly scenes after the final whistle as tensions boiled over
• England's semi-final defeat to Argentina and whether Thomas Tuchel got his tactics badly wrong
• England ending the tournament on a high by securing the bronze medal with a thrilling 6-4 victory over France in the third-place play-off
• Our favourite moments, biggest surprises, standout players, and the reality of surviving weeks of disrupted sleep watching the World Cup!
• Reports that the USA are favourites to host the 2038 FIFA World Cup
• The latest international managerial changes, including Jürgen Klopp taking over Germany
• England's next challenge as they prepare to face Spain in the UEFA Nations League
• West Ham's latest transfer business and what still needs to happen this summer
• Arsenal's transfer plans and the biggest talking points coming out of North London
• Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur continuing to spend huge money, and whether transfer fees have reached unsustainable levels

We also reflect on an unforgettable World Cup, debate the tournament's biggest controversies, and look ahead to a blockbuster new football season packed with transfers, managerial changes, and plenty more drama.

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