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  • Episode 166 - Chelsea Can't Stop Stepping On Rakes + Will Arsenal Bottle it AGAIN?

    On today's episode, Patrick and Ted break down the North London Derby — how worried should Arsenal really be, and how bad could it get for Spurs? Then they look at two clubs dealing with the fallout of sacking established coaches: Chelsea can't stop stepping on rakes, and Real Madrid have no idea what they are anymore. Plus Nico O'Reilly is turning into a real player, West Ham are quietly terrifying, and football has entered a post-control era. Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 – Intro

    00:38 – North London Derby: Arsenal's form and the bottling narrative

    05:26 – Is the media manufacturing an Arsenal crisis?

    07:06 – Arsenal's injury problems and what Arteta keeps getting wrong

    09:25 – Arteta's rotation problem and the fullback injury curse

    11:22 – An edge vs. Arsenal?

    13:25 – Chelsea & Real Madrid: life after their control-era coaches

    17:06 – Chelsea can't stop stepping on rakes

    17:48 – Cole Palmer's injury concern and the coaching matters debate

    19:16 – Rosenior’s midfield puzzle: Enzo, Andre Santos and Palmer

    24:25 – Man United: are we underrating their rebuild?

    27:27 – Why overpaying for players submarines clubs for years

    32:01 – Nico O'Reilly and Pep's new NBA-style City

    36:25 – Is Bernardo Silva done as a Pep staple?

    38:28 – Champions League knockouts: why scorelines are getting crazy

    39:32 – Football's post-control world

    40:08 – West Ham are quietly terrifying

    42:35 – Could Spurs actually get relegated?

    44:22 – Outro: TTF Conference, Patreon & Variance Betting


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    46 min
  • Episode 165 - EVERYONE missed on Victor Osimhen + UCL Playoffs Reactions

    On todays episode, Patrick and Hayden take a look at the Champions League Knockout play-offs. We start in Lisbon, where Benfica kept Real Madrid at arm’s length for long stretches before one moment of elite quality decided it. It was low event, tightly controlled, and it raises the same balance questions that still sit over Madrid.


    Then it’s Galatasaray pulling Juventus apart. Weston McKennie leads the line for Juve, while Victor Osimhen does what he always does — finding shots from nowhere and turning messy phases into goals.


    From there, we head to Norway, where Bodø/Glimt beat Inter Milan by doing far more than riding a big moment. The pressing was coordinated, the blindside runs were constant, and Inter never really found control. This was structural, not random.


    We also look at Paris Saint-Germain overwhelming AS Monaco, creating chances at an absurd rate, and whether Atlético Madrid are actually controlling games or just surviving stretches against Club Brugge.


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro & Episode Overview

    01:10 Olympiakos vs Leverkusen

    01:55 Newcastle vs Qarabağ

    03:15 Newcastle's Tactical Identity & Future Matchups

    06:22 Dortmund vs Atalanta

    07:51 Kovacs & Dortmund's Resurgence

    10:02 Benfica vs Real Madrid + Racism Controversy

    12:50 Real Madrid's Attack: Vinicius, Mbappé & Trent

    16:16 Juventus vs Galatasaray

    17:12 Galatasaray's Resilience & Juventus's Defensive Collapse

    19:02 Lloyd Kelly & Juventus's Squad Concerns

    20:19 Osimhen was missed by everyone

    23:06 Weston McKennie: Contract Year & Competitor Mentality

    27:07 Bodø/Glimt vs Inter Milan — Major Upset

    29:42 Bodø's Tactical Masterclass Breakdown

    31:47 Inter's Decline & Chivu's Challenges

    34:33 Monaco vs PSG

    35:51 PSG's Form & Atlético vs Club Brugge

    37:15 Brugge's Width & Atlético's Second-Half Collapse

    40:21 Final Thoughts & Round of 16 Predictions

    42:50 Outro & Patreon



    #championsleague #juventus #realmadrid #josemourinho #vinicius #viniciusjr #osimhen #galatasaray #psg #dembele #atleticomadrid #foryou #ucl #fyp

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    45 min
  • Episode 164 - Only ONE team can stop Arsenal in Champions League + UCL Playoff Preview

    Patrick and Ted kick things off with a bit of managerial madness.


    Tottenham Hotspur turn to Igor Tudor in the middle of a relegation battle, while Nottingham Forest move on from Dyche. Are Spurs actually a Champions League-level squad? Is this dysfunction structural? And what do the underlying numbers really say about Forest’s performances?


    From there, it’s all about the Champions League playoffs:


    • Benfica vs Real Madrid: vibes vs tactics, deep blocks, and whether Madrid are quietly stabilising

    • Borussia Dortmund vs Atalanta BC: chaos merchants collide

    • Club Brugge vs Atlético Madrid: Simeone volatility and Brugge upset potential

    • Galatasaray vs Juventus: Turkey away nights and Juve’s quiet resurgence

    • Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen: Bundesliga instability meets Greek knockout pedigree

    • AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain: are PSG ominously clicking again?


    They also dig into how to think about betting edges in volatile leagues, when not to gamble, and who the real Champions League favourite is right now. Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:23 - Ben Kingsley, Iron Man 3 and Hugh Laurie

    03:00 - Ryan Gosling and a correction

    04:23 - Pointing fingers

    04:58 - Dyche at Forest

    05:54 - Spurs appoint Tudor

    06:34 - The rift in the Spurs fandom

    07:23 - The Heitenga hire

    08:33 - They can’t just ignore the UCL

    09:05 - Imagine if they got De Zerbi

    10:20 - UCL Playoff preview

    10:50 - Benfica vs. Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho

    11:48 - Haven’t lost in the league but 7 pts from first

    12:34 - Mourinho controlling the narrative

    13:10 - Special One TV

    14:38 - Real Madrid are very getable right now

    15:50 - Tactics vs vibes at Real Madrid

    17:25 - Issues in the previous game

    18:22 - Atalanta vs Dortmund and self control

    19:50 - Likely an entertaining game

    21:26 - Atalanta spend little time in the middle third

    22:46 - Impact of Lookman’s loss + Hoffenheim

    23:34 - Club Brugge vs Atletico Madrid

    24:58 - Belgium were good last year

    26:30 - Brugge also put up 3 on Barcelona

    27:10 - A better use of Lookman?

    28:42 - Qarabag vs Newcastle

    29:20 - Bodo vs Inter Milan

    29:35 - Juventus’ improvement and matchup with Galatasaray

    31:29 - How do you approach betting with teams from places like Turkey?

    34:55 - How do these teams matchup?

    36:20 - Monaco vs PSG

    38:12 - PSG getting back in form?

    38:59 - Luis Enrique has a job for life

    40:05 - An outright favorite for the competition?

    41:25 - Variance betting for all of your Champions League needs!

    more coming soon!


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    45 min
  • Episode 163 - Why the Next Spurs Manager Will Fail Too + How Do You Fix an Injury Crisis

    Tottenham have sacked Thomas Frank, but will it actually change anything?

    In this episode we break down why the next Spurs manager could be walking into the same structural problems. From squad construction and midfield imbalance to the injury spiral and long-term strategy, this feels bigger than one coach. We discuss why Frank’s expected “floor” never materialised, what Spurs are missing behind the scenes, and what kind of profile would realistically make sense next.

    There’s also a wider conversation about injury crises in the Premier League, how clubs get stuck in doom loops, and whether squad building is the real preventative solution.

    Finally, we take a look at the La Liga title race. Why Barcelona might have the edge over Real Madrid, how style of play matters against low blocks, and what fixture congestion could mean in the run-in.


    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:14 - Relegation zone math

    02:20 - A long time coming for Frank

    03:55 - Who will Spurs get next?

    04:34 - Spurs must be run better

    06:00 - This is a deeper problem

    06:33 - Their relegation risk is low

    07:02 - A bleak managerial market?

    07:57 - They dug themselves into a big hole + Frank’s floor

    09:30 - Bad transfer policy

    11:40 - Getting points is all that matters for the moment

    13:36 - Longer term, who’s willing to take the job?

    14:50 - They need an overachiever

    15:56 - Set piece problems + the players haven’t quit

    18:04 - 12 days until they play Arsenal

    18:53 - Remaining schedule

    19:47 - Iraola an option?

    21:53 - Would he want it and nothing is guaranteed with him

    24:00 - Who’s even available? And Xavi talk

    25:15 - People who the Spurs job would be appealing to

    26:34 - How do you fix the injury doom spiral?

    27:33 - 12 players injured for Spurs

    28:14 - UCL games causing problems?

    30:20 - Planned substitutions

    31:10 - Managing injury and relegation at the same time

    31:50 - Squad building problems and fatigue

    32:40 - How to prevent the injury crisis

    34:05 - This got Maresca sacked from Chelsea

    35:40 - Chelsea offer a good blueprint

    37:10 - Bad spending and who should get sold

    38:40 - La Liga title race

    39:49 - Real Madrid still haven’t figured out their lineup

    40:50 - Half of the league is battling relegation

    41:21 - You must be able to break down low blocks

    42:35 - 2 extra UCL games for Real Madrid

    43:20 - Barcelona have more weapons

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    46 min
  • Episode 162 - Haaland Gets Man City Back in the Title Race + Who’s Getting Relegated

    On this episode of The Transfer Flow, Patrick and Ted break down a chaotic, high-quality clash at Anfield as Manchester City beat Liverpool in a game that felt like a season’s worth of drama packed into 90 minutes. We dig into what City got right, why Liverpool struggled to solve the press, and how a single moment of brilliance nearly changed the story again.


    From there, we zoom out to the title race and ask whether City are really back, what Arsenal should be focusing on down the stretch, and why controlling games in the Premier League feels harder than ever right now. Along the way, we talk Erling Haaland’s underrated all-around impact, elite goalkeeping across the league, and why nobody ever looks comfortable anymore.


    In the second half, we get into Newcastle’s worrying drop-off, Eddie Howe’s growing list of problems, and how squad depth (or the lack of it) is shaping seasons at both ends of the table. We also look at the relegation battle, West Ham’s faint hopes of a late escape, and why Forest fans should still be nervous.


    We wrap things up with listener questions, including a deep dive into “hot hand” theory in football, sweet spots for shooting, and what analytics can (and can’t) tell us about form, finishing streaks, and player development.


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:33 - Dominik Szoboszlai’s free kick

    02:44 - The drama of Liverpool/Man City

    04:04 - City’s first half

    04:55 - Liverpool on their back foot

    05:32 - The quality of players in this match

    07:42 - You can’t go hard for 180 minutes every week

    08:18 - Sideism for Liverpool?

    08:45 - The impact of Haaland

    10:53 - Gakpo and Ekitike for Liverpool

    11:30 - Pep’s weirdness + Rayan Cherki

    12:57 - Late game red card + Is the TItle Race on?

    13:44 - City were much stronger in past seasons

    14:02 - Eddie Howe and Newcastle

    15:15 - Uncalled penalties

    16:00 - Newcastle fan’s frustrations

    17:10 - Managers need to do less, not more

    18:46 - Howe overseeing transfers?

    20:01 - Arsenal’s overpayment for depth to win a title

    21:02 - Should Arsenal fans be concerned?

    22:00 - The other end of the table + faith in Leeds?

    23:20 - West Ham’s improvement

    24:00 - Will West Ham save themselves?

    25:20 - Paco Jemez + Comparing schedules

    26:58 - Brentford are flying

    27:47 - The Fulham vs Everton game

    28:22 - Samuel Chukwueze

    29:52 - The crazy goalkeeping in this game

    31:22 - Impressive saves across the league

    32:18 - Hot Hand Theory

    33:45 - Sequencing

    34:59 - Tracking shooting training data

    36:06 - Creating better players

    36:45 - Sweet Spots exist, Hot Hand isn’t provable for us

    37:52 - When the streaky players fall off what do we change?

    39:34 - Smaller margins across the league now

    40:27 - Juventus are evil

    41:24 - Will there be a goalkeeper bubble?

    42:04 - TTF Conference tickets and a £25,000 talk?


    #manchestercity #liverpool #premierleague #arsenal #football #epl #soccer #eplnews #manchestercity #haaland #szoboszlai #salah #wirtz #pepguardiola #newcastle #westham #relegationbattle #foryou #fyp

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    46 min
  • Episode 161 - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of the January Transfer Window

    We wrap up the January transfer window by running through the good, the bad, and the ugly of deadline month. Which clubs actually improved? Who paid too much for short-term fixes? And which moves might come back to haunt teams in a year or two?


    We get into Aston Villa’s win-now approach, Fulham’s expensive gambles on upside, West Ham continuing their long tradition of confusing striker business, and why Ligue 1 quietly had one of the smartest windows overall. There’s also a look at Endrick’s loan to Lyon, Atlético taking a swing on Obed Vargas, and what these deals say about how clubs are thinking longer term.


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    02:02 - Aston Villa

    04:19 - A lot of money spent

    05:52 - How quickly can you integrate January moves?

    07:01 - These players will help them secure the Champions League spots

    07:47 - Tammy Abraham

    08:19 - Fulham have added players that don’t help them now

    09:25 - Oscar Bobb is promising, but hasn’t shown much

    11:13 - Bobb’s numbers haven’t even been great

    14:14 - Fulham need to pay for robustness and playing time

    14:44 - Raul Jimenez and Chris Wood

    16:05 - What Fulham’s bread and butter should be

    17:25 - Quinten Timber moves for very cheap

    18:48 - French teams have been very savvy

    19:53 - Endrick and the young talent at Lyon

    21:55 - Endrick’s personality vs. his role

    22:48 - Not going to the Premier League is a good choice

    23:35 - French teams selling to Saudi

    25:56 - Go to Saudi, get paid, and go back at pre-peak age

    26:34 - The bad: West Ham

    28:28 - Will they regret spending this money?

    29:07 - Got a lot of money for Paqueta

    30:06 - Could you have gotten the same player 3 years ago?

    30:58 - Playing time as a resource

    32:22 - Keeping our eye on Crystal Palace

    33:13 - The value of Strand Larsen

    34:57 - Worry about the McNeil deal?

    35:38 - What will Obed Vargas and Ademola Lookman bring to Atleti

    38:00 - The Penguin and what he brings

    38:50 - If Vargas can add either playmaking or defending then he will be worth multiples


    #premierleague #transfernews #transferwindow #astonvilla #westham #atleticomadrid #football #soccer #westham #fulham #endrick #lyon #ligue1 #foryou #fyp

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    43 min
  • Episode 160 - Florian Wirtz and Liverpool are BACK + Chelsea's Defense is Broken

    On today’s episode of The Transfer Flow, Patrick and Ted run through transfer deadline chaos and a genuinely weird Premier League weekend.

    We start with the biggest rumours flying around late in the window, including Curtis Jones to Inter (and why stats people have always loved him), Ademola Lookman’s move to Atlético, Jean-Philippe Mateta’s failed medical, and the increasingly strange career arc of Jhon Durán.

    From there, we dig into Spurs’ comeback draw against Manchester City and why Pep’s side still look incapable of controlling games for 90 minutes. We also talk Liverpool’s recent surge, whether Florian Wirtz and Xavi Simons have finally cracked the Premier League learning curve, and why City’s second-half numbers should worry everyone.

    We wrap up with Chelsea’s worrying trendlines under Liam Rosenior, how much beating Napoli matters for him, and what it would take for Chelsea ownership to make a change.


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    00:42 - Accidentally going live and the TTF conference!

    02:34 - Jeremy Jacquet to Liverpool or Chelsea?

    03:36 - Minutes as a resource

    05:30 - Xavi Simons and Florian Wirtz have figured something out

    06:10 - Rayan Cherki was BALLING this weekend

    06:55 - Curtis Jones to Inter Milan

    07:57 - Will Liverpool let Curtis Jones go?

    09:02 - Did Jones need more minutes than he got?

    10:10 - Connor Gallagher and Jones + alternate realities for Jones

    11:37 -Jean-Phillipe Mateta’s failed medical

    12:53 - Why more players are failing medicals

    14:04 - Learning from past players (Umtiti)

    15:36 - Unfortunate for Palace

    16:47 - The price for Larsen is not great

    17:34 - Ademola Lookman to Atletico Madrid

    18:31 - The price isn’t too far off

    19:57 - Atleti are confident bringing in older players

    20:38 - Simeone’s kids and Zidane/Thuram

    21:48 - Jhon Duran leaving Fernebache

    23:04 - Red Flags

    25:47 - Solanke’s goal and Tottenham vs City

    26:42 - 1st vs 2nd half stats

    27:41 - City can’t defend with the ball anymore

    29:25 - Ekitike making the Isak signing look insane

    29:49 - Have Liverpool flipped a switch?

    31:02 - Liverpool vs City

    32:04 - Man United vs Fulham

    33:23 - Ted’s Carrick suggestion from last year

    33:55 - Chelsea’s trending is becoming concerning

    34:37 - Shifting between tactical styles

    36:00 - Carabao Cup potentially enough?

    36:55 - How patient will Chelsea’s ownership be with Rosenior?

    38:33 - Forcing Patrick to read a children’s book

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    40 min
  • Episode 159 - Champions League CHAOS + Palace sign Mateta replacement

    Patrick and Neel break down the Premier League striker market, starting with Crystal Palace’s move for Jürgen Strand Larsen and what it says about how clubs are valuing centre-forwards right now. We also get into Bournemouth’s big bet on Brazilian teenager Rayan, why his profile fits the current state of the league, and whether these physical, shot-heavy forwards are the future or a temporary trend.


    Then it’s full chaos in the Champions League. Benfica stun Real Madrid, PSG and Newcastle trade blows, and the final day of the league phase turns the table upside down. We look at who benefited, who got burned, what the new knockout bracket means, and who are the real threats for the UCL title.


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:16 - Strand Larsen to Crystal Palace

    02:32 - The player makes sense, not the price

    06:05 - Bournemouth sign Rayan

    07:58 - A bit of a risk

    09:20 - xG and type of shots

    10:46 - Tunnel vision

    12:17 - What will they do long term?

    14:54 - Coaching situation

    16:52 - Champions League drama

    17:46 - Benfica stun Real Madrid

    18:43 - Did Benfica know they needed a goal?

    20:00 - Trubin’s goal

    20:57 - PSG and Newcastle draw

    21:43 - Extra round is huge for domestic competitions

    23:12 - Sporting’s last minute win

    24:03 - Newcastle will be kicking themselves

    25:53 - The format and fixture difficulty

    27:28 - Impact of UCL on league titles

    30:40 - The draw friday and potential matchups

    31:36 - Real Madrid’s quarterfinal odds

    32:50 - The potential for lopsided sides of the draw

    34:38 - Teams who will be tough outs

    35:37 - Traditional powers aren’t particular good at the moment

    36:35 - City’s threat over 2 legs

    37:36 - PSG didn’t look dangerous at this time last year

    38:33 - EPL teams or Bayern look the favourites


    #championsleague #realmadrid #barcelona #psg #premierleague #bayernmunich #arsenal #mancity #crystalpalace #epltransfers #epl #transfernews #football #soccer

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    41 min
  • Episode 158 - Arsenal’s Answer at Striker + Aston Villa Will Change xG Forever

    On today’s episode of The Transfer Flow, Patrick and Ted break down the final week of the January transfer window and the stories shaping the run-in. We start with Spurs’ move for Andy Robertson and whether a 31-year-old fullback on a long contract makes sense for a team still searching for stability. Then we turn to the market’s biggest forward as Arsenal and Barcelona chase Julián Álvarez, asking if he’s worth a nine-figure fee and if he’s the striker Arsenal need.


    From there we unpack Manchester United’s win over Arsenal, looking at Arteta’s tactical choices, slow restarts, and growing physical strain, plus how United’s press and long-range shooting swung a title race that suddenly feels tighter. We then move to Aston Villa under Unai Emery, questioning whether their long-range goal spree is a genuine tactical edge or a hot streak, what it means for expected goals, and how the modern striker role is evolving as more teams build attacks around creating space for midfield shooters.


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:06 - FBref/Opta situation

    02:36 - Impact on people making a career in football?

    04:37 - Applying AI to data collection

    07:04 - Sign up for The Transfer Flow Conference!

    08:04 - Has this window matched expectations?

    09:07 - Robertson to Spurs?

    12:48 - Gallagher signing thoughts

    14:11 - Julian Alvarez linked to Arsenal and Barcelona

    16:19 - €100m for a 26 year old?

    17:47 - Arsenal need to try again at CF

    18:46 - Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr rumours

    22:04 - Where will Alvarez land?

    23:17 - Should Arsenal fans be worried?

    24:18 - Top xG team since December?

    26:07 - Are United a good team now? + Arsenal worries

    27:00 - No Europe is a GOOD THING for United at the moment

    28:40 - Concern meter

    29:52 - Finally some rest for Arsenal

    31:08 - Odds for Villa to win the league?

    33:03 - Restarts should be taken quicker?

    34:33 - Villa’s long-range goals and xG off the path?

    37:30 - Basketball analogy + how it applies to the PL

    39:58 - This might be happening in the PL now

    41:00 - Strikers are less involved this season

    42:15 - Have Villa found an edge?

    43:30 - Game state vs in training

    45:12 - Emi Martinez’ performance + flipping the script

    46:25 - Have Villa locked up 3rd already?

    48:10 - These teams NEED a summer off


    #arsenal #astonvilla #manchesterunited #tottenham #julianalvarez #premierleague #epl #transfernews #transfers #eplnews #football #soccer #soccerpodcast #foryou #fyp

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    54 min
  • Episode 157 - Spurs Need To Sign THIS Midfielder + UCL Final Matchday Preview

    On today’s episode, Patrick and Hayden get into the latest transfer stories, starting with Jean-Philippe Mateta’s potential exit from Crystal Palace. Aston Villa, Juventus, and Manchester United have all been linked. Does Mateta actually make sense for any of them, or is this a move that creates more problems than it solves?Next, we look at Hayden Hackney and why the Middlesbrough midfielder is suddenly on Premier League radars. Is he ready for the step up, which clubs fit his skill set best, and why has no one pulled the trigger yet?Finally, we dive into the Champions League league phase table ahead of the final round of fixtures. Who is safe in the top eight, who is heading for the playoff round, and which big clubs are at real risk of missing out?Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTransferFlowSubscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribeJoin Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgradeFollow us on our Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1QX: https://x.com/TheTransferFlowBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcastTimestamps:00:00 - Intro01:09 - More info on the conference02:20 - Jean-Philippe Mateta on the move?03:26 - Fit at Juventus05:54 - Aston Villa could get interested09:01 - Age an issue for Villa?09:39 - Best for Juventus?11:57 - Potential risk for Villa14:06 - Hayden Hackney’s skillset15:19 - Why hasn’t he moved yet?16:07 - Fit at Manchester United and Tottenham and potential price17:32 - He needs to be protected a bit20:32 - United need to stockpile young talent22:45 - Champions League final matchday preview23:51 - City on the outside looking in25:13 - Goal difference will be key + who’s safe in top 8 and top 2428:26 - Is 15 points enough?29:29 - PSG/Newscastle and Napoli/Chelsea are HUGE31:00 - Teams having something to play for33:18 - Ball is in Man City, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid’s court35:41 - Liverpool and Real Madrid safe?36:12 - Who can jump into the top 24?39:38 - Is 8 points enough for the playoffs?41:00 - Potential hard matchups in the playoffs#transfernews #premierleague #championsleague #tottenham #epl #crystalpalace #manchesterunited #astonvilla #manchestercity #arsenal #realmadrid #barcelona #football #soccer #foryou #fyp

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    44 min

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