The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Premier League season preview - can Man City be toppled?

Aug 13, 2024

Duncan Alexander, a stats guru, Tom Williams, an experienced football journalist, and Adrian Clarke, a Premier League pundit, dive into the thrilling prospects of the new season. They debate whether Arsenal can dethrone Manchester City or if Liverpool will rise under new management. The trio analyzes which managers are under pressure, discusses the fates of newly promoted clubs, and shares bold predictions, including a surprise Fulham finish. Plus, they touch on the impact of tactical shifts and the challenges facing iconic clubs like Manchester United and Chelsea.

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Duncan Alexander

Tom Williams

Adrian Clarke

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Quick takeaways

Man City strives for a fifth consecutive Premier League title, facing significant challenges from Arsenal and Liverpool this season.

Discussion on the pressure mounting on managers like Maresca and ten Hag, reflecting on last season's outcomes and expectations for improvement.

Predictions divulged about the promoted clubs' potential struggles, alongside insights into the competitive landscape of the Premier League's southern teams.

Deep dives

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Intro

5min

Kickoff Anticipation

3min

The Impending Impact of Manchester City's Charges

1min

Title Race Tension: Arsenal vs Manchester City

8min

Unconventional Training and Tactical Shifts in the Premier League

7min

Premier League Predictions and Team Potential

4min

Premier League Preview and Player Spotlight

3min

Football Season Predictions and Player Insights

13min

Navigating Turbulence: The State of Premier League Giants

12min

10.

Tottenham's Top Four Ambitions

4min

11.

Football Controversies and Season Predictions

5min

12.

Premier League Returns and Challenges

14min

Jimbo’s back! And so are Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke as the 2024/25 Premier League season dawns upon us.

Man City are aiming for a fifth title in a row - can Arsenal stop them after two second place finishes? Or will it be Liverpool in Arne Slot’s first season in charge?

Are Maresca and ten Hag the managers under most pressure after the events of last season and this summer? And will the three promoted clubs go straight back down again?

Plus a big Fulham prediction, the Ipswich player who could be the answer to England’s problems and why there are so many southern teams in the Premier League this season.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: How’s the weather? (01.00)

• PART 1b: The title race - is it Arsenal’s year? (07.00)

• PART 2a: Breakthrough players and teams in 24/25 (23.00)

• PART 2b: Who will finish in the top 4? (40.00)

• PART 3: Who’s going down? (57.00)

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