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It’s another packed Swiss Ballers Pod — Fabo’s joined by Dan fresh from Bern, Arman in Zurich and Marton in Brussels.

This week, we break down:

• Liverpool’s fourth loss of the season on the bounce at Brentford — the Slot machine stuttering.
• Arsenal grinding out results
• Pep’s City looking strangely mortal after losing at Villa Park
• United hitting four against Brighton — but still somehow giving us chaos

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This week on the Swiss Ballers Pod, Fabo and the crew unpack a massive weekend in Premier League football.

We start at Anfield, where Manchester United stunned Liverpool with a 2-1 win — Amorim’s side finally showing grit and structure away from home. We break down how United managed to frustrate Slot’s Liverpool and what this means for the title race.

Then we turn to the promoted sides, as Sunderland, Leeds, and Burnley continue to punch above their weight this season. Are we witnessing the most competitive Premier League bottom half in years, or is this early-season magic bound to fade?

Finally, we dive into the week’s shock off-pitch story: Ange Postecoglou’s sacking at Spurs. Was it premature, or simply inevitable after a poor run of form?

Plenty of stats, hot takes, and banter in this one — the Ballers are back with a bang.

Topics:

• United stun Liverpool at Anfield
• Promoted teams thriving in the big league
• Ange sacked at Forest - what next for Nottingham?

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Show Notes:

This week’s Swiss Ballers Pod takes a deep dive into the world of football scouting — and trust us, it’s one of the most insightful conversations we’ve ever had. Our guest, Jack Loxton, scout at West Bromwich Albion, joins Fabo and Arman to pull back the curtain on how young players are spotted, developed, and supported in one of the world’s most competitive football ecosystems.

Jack gives us a rare behind-the-scenes look at the UK academy structure, from how scouts identify talent to how clubs nurture players across age groups. We talk about the balance between talent and mentality and the harsh realities when things don’t work out.

It’s a long one — but a must-listen. Whether you’re a player, coach, or just obsessed with football, this episode breaks down how the game really works beyond what you see on a Saturday afternoon.

Highlights include:

• How scouting really works at academy level 🕵️‍♂️
• The UK vs Swiss football pyramid ⚽
• What makes a player stand out at 14, 16, or 18
• Managing pressure

🎧 Tune in for a grounded, funny, and brutally honest chat about football’s hidden side.

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• Chelsea vs Liverpool – Stamford Bridge rocked as Chelsea claimed a statement win. We break down where Liverpool fell short, the key numbers from the game.
• Manchester United – A confident home win as Sesko continues to impress. We also have to talk about the new Goalkeeper... is he actually pretty good?
• Arsenal – Professional, ruthless, efficient.

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This week on the Swiss Ballers Pod, Fabo is joined by Arman and Danno in Zurich and Marton in Brussels, to react to another Premier League weekend.

• Liverpool’s first loss → Palace stun the Reds with a stoppage-time winner, ending their perfect run. What went wrong, and is it just a blip?
• City 5-1 Burnley → Haaland at it again, two own goals gift City dominance, and the champions send a clear message.
• Newcastle 1-2 Arsenal → A hard-fought win: Arsenal with control but no killer instinct unless we talk set-pieces.

Plenty of stats, plenty of spice — and one subdued Danno after Liverpool’s slip-up.

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This week on the Swiss Ballers Pod, Fabo is joined by Dwayne in West London, Marton in Brussels, and Danno from Zurich to break down a wild Premier League weekend.

• Liverpool v Everton → A derby of two halves: Klopp’s old ghosts, Grealish flying, and why Wirtz once again offered nothing when it mattered.
• United v Chelsea → Bruno runs the show, De Ligt delivers, Casemiro chaos, and how United nearly made a simple win complicated.
• Arsenal v City → Madueke hype without end product, Doku starting to cook, Haaland dominating the big stage, and Pep parking the bus — yes, really.
• Flops & Faders → Sesko, Madueke, and Wirtz — three young stars with big reputations, but all three struggling badly for form. We ask: are they overrated, or just misused?

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This week it’s just Fabo and Marton holding it down.

We’re diving straight into Manchester United’s ongoing issues — from shaky defending to Ruben Amorim’s tactical setup and whether the goalkeeper situation is becoming a catastrophy. United’s late win over Burnley and heavy derby loss to City are pulling the spotlight back on deeper problems at the club.

We also touch on Manchester City’s statement win, looking at what Haaland and Foden’s performances tell us about their level this season, and whether cracks still exist beneath the scoreline.

Finally, we check in on Arsenal, who keep stacking points but now face a mounting injury list. With Saliba sidelined, can Arteta’s side maintain stability at the back?

Plenty of heated opinions, tactical breakdowns, and questions about where the top of the Premier League table is really headed.

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This week we step away from the pitch and dive into the world behind the football clubs we love. Evangelos Marinakis takes centre stage as we unpack his rise from Greek shipping tycoon to football power player at Olympiacos and Nottingham Forest. We talk through his legal battles, fiery controversies, and the polarising figure he’s become across European football.

From there, the conversation shifts to us as fans — how vulnerable we are to the decisions our clubs make, and how often we find ourselves swept up in ownership dramas, shady dealings, and questionable ethics that we never signed up for. What responsibility do clubs owe to their supporters, and what power do we really have when things go wrong?

It’s a deeper, left-field pod during the international break — less about the scores, more about the structures that shape the game we love.

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