Arsenal are dominating the Premier League and now they’re doing the same in Europe. Can they win both the big titles? Gregor Robertson thinks their success is built on a rock solid defence.Chelsea are looking equally effective in Europe; their game against Arsenal at the weekend is set up for the blues marauding wingers to take on Arsenal’s galloping full backs.It was another tough night for Spurs, but there were some encouraging signs as they at least scored three. After the break Liverpool. How deep is the crisis? The effect of the death of Diogo Jota off the pitch is incalculable, but on the pitch his and Luis Diaz sale is very apparent. Does the spending of four hundred million pounds amount to mismanagement?Tom Clarke is joined by Gregor Robertson, Pete Rutzler and tony Cascarino Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EFL Extra: New faces and lofty ambitions
More new managers in the Championship as Swansea, Middlesborough and Norwich all appoint. In South Wales Vitor Matos wants to bring back the DNA of the club…but what does that mean? Are Birmingham starting to find their feet in the Championship? Off the pitch they have unveiled ambitious plans for a new stadium and redevelopment of the surrounding area.Coventry continue their free scoring run, with a goal difference of +28 and seven points clear at the top, can they keep it up?League One seems up for grabs this season with most teams capable of beating or losing to each other. Peterborough and Wycombe are on an upward trajectory while Port Vale are sinking and Bradford are still second but with no win in six. In League Two the Gregor Robertson derby ended in a draw and Christina Fuchs – a Premier League winner with Leicester City - has joined rock bottom Newport County. We wish him well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Eze shines but is Frank out of his depth?
Eberechi Eze scored a brilliant hat-trick to win the North London derby for Arsenal and proved he is now a certified star at the very top of the Premier League. Arsenal are six points clear but the 4-1 defeat leaves Spurs in ninth and further questions about Thomas Frank's suitability for the big job at Tottenham. Elsewhere Leeds missed another chance to pick up points at home as Morgan Rogers starred for Aston Villa. It was another defeat for Liverpool - how does Arne Slot turn around a disastrous season? We also hear about an interview with a commentator who had his big moment ruined by Gary Neville! Tom Clarke is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Kit Shepard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Premier League Predictions
A quick reflection on an epic night for Scotland, a big win for Wales and some of the surprises who have qualified for World Cup 26’Then it’s back to the Premier League. How much will Arsenal miss Gabriel? They have strength in depth but are any up Gabriel’s tag of ‘defender of the season’ ?Predictions; first for the north London derby and Liverpool v Forest and then a much longer term - how will the table look come the end of the season?Tom Clarke is joined by Alyson Rudd and Gregor Robertson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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SPECIAL EDITION: Scotland qualify for the World Cup!!
There was magic in the air said Scotland manager Steve Clarke as his team won a dramatic winner takes all qualifier against Denmark at Hampden Park.The victory means Scotland are going to a World Cup – for the first time in 28 years.It was a night which will never be forgotten and that’s before mentioning the three worldie goals that were scored.Tom Clarke is joined for former Scotland under 21 international Gregor Robertson and Scottish football correspondent Michael Grant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The thinking fan's football podcast, providing previews and reviews of all the action - every Monday and Thursday. Listen to the best of The Times and The Sunday Times journalists as they cover the biggest sport on the planet; from winners to losers, who's in and out on the transfer roundabout, tactical developments, data analysis and the dreaded VAR.Hosted by Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson alongside special guest appearances, the team bring you the latest on the Premier League and the EFL, as well as a front-row seat to international tournaments including the Champions League, European Championships and World Cups.We know football isn't life and death. It's much more serious than that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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