Weekend Preview: Are Newcastle or Liverpool serious title contenders?
Aug 25, 2023
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Football analysts Nick Miller and Nnamdi Onyeagwara, along with sports journalist Reuben Pinder, discuss the weekend's Premier League matches, including the Newcastle vs Liverpool clash. They analyze recruitment strategies, Liverpool's defensive errors, and Trent Alexander-Arnold's impact as a midfielder. The podcast also covers the controversy around Rashford's position at Manchester United, the collapse of Everton's funding deal, and doubts about Nunez joining Manchester City.
Newcastle and Liverpool are being considered as potential title contenders for this season, sparking discussions of their competitiveness in the upcoming clash.
The financial challenges faced by both Everton and Wolves have created uncertainties for the teams, affecting their season and performance.
Deep dives
Luton's Tough Start: Facing Chelsea and West Ham
Luton Town faces a challenging start to the season, with matches against Chelsea and West Ham. Although they lost to Brighton in their first game, Luton is an unknown entity in the Premier League and could potentially cause problems for their opposition.
Gabriel's Absence in Arsenal's Defense
Gabriel Magalhães has not started in Arsenal's first two games, which has puzzled Arsenal fans. Despite being a consistent performer in the past, Gabriel's absence could be due to tactical decisions or potential interest from other clubs. Arsenal's defensive strength will be tested against Aston Villa.
Manchester City's Potential Winning Streak
Manchester City's upcoming fixtures present an opportunity for a potential winning streak. Although missing key players like Kevin De Bruyne, City's quality and creativity remain strong. Phil Foden and new signing Saul Niguez have a chance to shine and secure starting positions.
Everton and Wolves' Financial Struggles
Both Everton and Wolves have faced financial challenges recently. Everton's collapse of the deal with MSP Capital and the ongoing funding deficit for their stadium build has created uncertainty. Wolves have had to sell players and are dealing with a change in management, making the season difficult for both teams.
Tim Spiers takes on hosting duties of our weekend preview with help from Nick Miller, Nnamdi Onyeagwara, and Reuben Pinder.
They break down the big talking points ahead of matchday three, including whether Newcastle or Liverpool are in with a title shout this year ahead of their Sunday clash, should Manchester United fans be worried ahead of a visit from Nottingham Forest, and is Everton vs Wolves already a relegation six-pointer?