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10 snips
Sep 21, 2026 • 55min

MNC: Brentford, Brighton & the silent treatment

Chris Sutton, Blackburn’s Premier League-winning striker turned pundit, joins former Manchester City and QPR defender Nedum Onuoha, New York Times football journalist Rory Smith, and French football expert Matt Spiro. They compare Brighton and Brentford’s remarkable 3-0 wins, debate their paths to the Champions League, and revisit Onuoha’s manager clashes with Harry Redknapp and Roberto Mancini. Zidane’s new France era, JJ Gabriel’s future, and Sutton’s bizarre cat-sitting tale also feature.
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10 snips
Sep 20, 2026 • 44min

PL Review: Man Utd Struggle & Brighton Sensational

Clinton Morrison, a former Republic of Ireland striker turned pundit, and Telegraph football journalist Luke Edwards review a dramatic Premier League weekend. Manchester United’s fragility, Rashford’s missing end product and Brighton’s brilliant recruitment take centre stage. They assess Arsenal’s title setback, Sunderland’s thrilling challenge to City, Tottenham’s defensive woes and Coventry’s first top-flight win in 25 years, plus a contentious penalty call.
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7 snips
Sep 19, 2026 • 8min

Alexander Isak - The Football Interview

Alexander Isak, the Swedish striker and Liverpool star, discusses Andoni Iraola’s high-intensity approach, rapid attacks and his partnership with Cody Gakpo. He reflects on discovering football in the streets, ambitions shaped by Spain and England, and a memorable World Cup with Sweden. He also shares his connection with Graham Potter and what winning trophies means at Liverpool.
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Sep 18, 2026 • 56min

TCV: Tuchel talks Trent, Clinton clasps & Gerónimo!

Thomas Tuchel discusses Trent Alexander-Arnold’s England recall and the team’s Nations League ambitions. The commentators debate Manchester United’s historic struggles, dissect football’s ever-evolving handshake rituals, and tackle pronunciation challenges. There’s also a lost golf raffle prize, missing socks at Wembley, a Czech player quiz, and fresh additions to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary.
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10 snips
Sep 16, 2026 • 30min

Manchester United’s latest nightmare & Sunderland shine in Europe – 5 Live reaction

Gary Flintoff, BBC football broadcaster; John Murray, BBC correspondent; and Jobi McAnuff, former midfielder turned analyst, dissect Manchester United’s latest collapse after surrendering a 2-0 lead to Brighton. Sunderland celebrate a historic European return, while Fleetwood Town stun Sheffield United and earn a dream home tie against Arsenal. Michael Carrick reflects on United’s crisis, pressure and need for character.
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Sep 14, 2026 • 52min

MNC: Manchester derby VAR controversy & Rangers dominate Old Firm

Scott Arfield, former Rangers midfielder and Canadian international, joins VAR analyst Dale Johnson, football writer Rory Smith and pundit Chris Sutton. They debate the controversial Manchester derby winner, VAR’s offside oversight and United’s struggles against ten men. They assess Enzo Maresca’s City rebuild, then dissect Rangers’ dominant Old Firm victory, Celtic’s midfield weaknesses and Derek McInnes’ fresh momentum.
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10 snips
Sep 13, 2026 • 41min

PL Review: Manchester City win controversial derby

Charlie Austin, a former Premier League striker turned pundit, and Luke Edwards, a northern football writer for The Daily Telegraph, review a dramatic weekend. VAR controversy dominates the Manchester derby, while United’s attack and Michael Carrick face scrutiny. Arsenal survive Sunderland, Tottenham’s scoring drought deepens, and Hull and Ipswich impress after promotion. Coventry’s difficult start also comes under the spotlight.
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8 snips
Sep 12, 2026 • 14min

Rúben Dias - The Football Interview

Rúben Dias, Manchester City and Portugal’s elite central defender, discusses life under Enzo Maresca and leading a new era after key departures. He looks back on Pep Guardiola’s treble-winning side, his journey from Benfica’s academy, and his parents’ influence. He also talks intensity, quiet routines, enjoying solitude, and ambitions beyond his thirties.
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Sep 11, 2026 • 1h 2min

TCV: La Manita, handclasps & the moose head

Football commentators debate handshakes versus handclasps, Arsenal’s flying start and the weekend’s big fixtures, including the Manchester derby. They recall wild football rivalries, search for the perfect term for scoring five goals, and battle through a Manchester derby quiz. Plus, an imaginary pub, unreadable notes and new additions to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary.
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14 snips
Sep 9, 2026 • 30min

Liverpool & Arsenal start with a win & free scoring Chelsea - 5 Live Reaction

Alistair Bruce-Ball, a leading football commentator, joins former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson and ex-midfielder Charlie Adam for a lively reaction to Liverpool’s comeback against Atlético Madrid and Arsenal’s narrow win over Napoli. They assess Mac Allister and Szoboszlai, question Liverpool’s defensive gaps, debate Gyökeres’ Arsenal role, and dissect Chelsea’s wild 6-3 victory over Leeds.

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