It's All Kicking Off!

Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!' Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton begin by discussing the current struggles of Manchester City under Pep Guardiola, analysing his emotional responses, and the impact of injuries on squad performance. We hear from Mail Sport's Manchester City expert, Jack Gaughan, who reveals the position he expects the Champions to fill this January. There's also chat about ticket pricing in modern football, the pressure on Wayne Rooney at Plymouth. Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton Producer: Henry Williams Featuring: Jack Gaughan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!' for your Weekend Preview edition. In this episode, Ian Ladyman is joined by Mail Sport's North East Football Correspondent, Craig Hope. The pair begin by delving into the upcoming Premier game between Liverpool and Manchester City, analysing the implications for both teams, with Craig boldly suggesting that Manchester City's current group of players is 'done' and that Pep Guardiola has been sleeping on the job over the last few months. What do you reckon? Do they have what it takes to turn this around? The conversation also touches on Erling Haaland's performance critiques and Jude Bellingham's media perception. Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Craig Hope Producer: Henry Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!' We begin today by discussing Mo Salah's contract situation, after the Egyptian said he's 'more out than in' at Liverpool, with the club yet to hand him a deal. To help us unpack this situation is Mail Sport's Merseyside Reporter, and the man who asked the killer question, Lewis Steele. The pair then chat about Roy Keane's recent altercation with a fan, highlighting the challenges faced by pundits, with Chris explaining that he deals with agro from fans on a very regular basis. Ian looks back at Tottenham's stunning mauling of Man City, as Chris revels in his phenomenal prediction before a ball was kicked... as we question whether the best years are behind this ageing City team. PLUS, Chris steps aside, as another sensational Sutton steps up on the pitch. Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton Producer: Henry Williams With thanks to: Lewis Steele Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Ian and Chris begin by discussing the implications of Pep Guardiola's contract extension at Manchester City and examine why it should be seen as good news for the Premier League. What do you reckon? Is it boring with Pep at the helm or should the rest of the league be doing more to keep up with the Sky Blue juggernaut? The lads are then joined by Mail Sport's Manchester United Writer, Nathan Salt, to discuss the arrival of Ruben Amorim at Manchester United. Players are loving the training sessions, there are smiles all round at Carrington... but we've seen this before, haven't we? They also touch on the success of international managers in the Nations League, highlighting the challenges and expectations faced by teams in the Premier League and beyond. Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton Producer: Henry Williams With thanks to: Nathan Salt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices