Do Arsenal have the edge at Anfield? (and… is £69m a lot for Nico Woltemade?
We preview one of the biggest games of the season as Liverpool host Arsenal, Harry Symeou shares his insight.
Seb Stafford-Bloor runs the rule over Nico Woltemade as he looks set to become Newcastle’s record signing.
It’s Trent Alexander-Arnold out and Elliot Anderson in as Thomas Tuchel names his next England squad - Adrian Clarke assesses the selections.
We’ll discuss a double sacking in Turkey, a controversial Championship transfer, a second Man Utd academy midfielder possibly joining Napoli, and pick out the best bits from this week’s European draws.
Presenter: Adrian Clarke
Producer: Si Watts
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Harry Symeou, Seb Stafford-Bloor
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Is this rock bottom for Man Utd? (...same question, but for Rangers)
Grimsby knock Man Utd out of the Carabao Cup and we ask Adam Bate whether this spells the beginning of the end for Ruben Amorim… or the actual end.
We get Matt Davies-Adams’ opinion on whether this might prompt Chelsea to hurry through their move for Alejandro Garnacho, particularly as AC Milan agree a deal for Christopher Nkunku.
We discuss Rangers’ cataclysmically awful result in Europe ahead of the first Old Firm derby of the season.
And we have transfer updates from West Ham and Wolves, the details of a banana skin avoided for Bayern Munich, and an explosive accusation of Premier League match fixing from a Swedish police chief.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Si Watts
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Adam Bate, Matt Davies-Adams
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And you can read Adam Bate’s excellent piece here: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/13419891/ruben-amorims-man-utd-crisis-after-grimsby-town-defeat-what-next-after-miserable-start-to-the-new-season
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Is Strand Larsen really the new Isak?
It looks like Newcastle have started succession planning. They’ve made bids of £50m and £55m for Wolves’ striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. But is he worth that much money? Tim Spiers has seen a lot of him, so we asked him.
And how has it got so bad, so quickly for West Ham? We manage to hold a full conversation with Benji Lanyado without saying the words, “I told you this would happen.”
And we’ve got all of the results from last night, lots of the the what it all means and a sprinkling of why it all happened. Listen now. Or later. Sorry. It’s not our place to order you around.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Si Watts
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Benji Lanyado, Tim Spiers
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How good is Ngumoha? (...and are Atletico ok?)
Brace yourself, another disgustingly young footballer has emerged from his chrysalis. Rio Ngumoha scored Liverpool’s winner on Monday night, he’s still only 16 years old. Can he play a major part in Liverpool’s season? Should he play a major part in Liverpool’s season? Neil Atkinson joins us from The Anfield Wrap.
Plus, Atletico Madrid have picked up just a single point from their first two La Liga games. Are they ok? We ask The Athletic’s Spanish correspondent Dermot Corrigan.
And we’ve got all the other football news as well, including yet another big pile of transfer market revenue for Chelsea.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Jesse Howard
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Neil Atkinson, Dermot Corrigan
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Arsenal give small boy debut (...and Erik ten Hag loses first game)
He’s fifteen. He’s supposed to be doing his GCSEs. And just the coursework, he shouldn’t be taking exams until next year. Max Dowman is young. But he seems to be really good for Arsenal too. Adrian Clarke was young and good for Arsenal once and he’s seen a few come through the ranks since. How does he rate Dowman and what can be done to look after the boy?
Plus we’ve got a full weekend round-up including Seb Stafford Bloor’s thoughts on Bayer Leverkusen’s shock opening day defeat.
Listen now, follow if you like it, five star it if you really like it and if you absolutely adore it, give us a proper review, it makes such a difference.
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Guests: Adrian Clarke, Seb Stafford Bloor
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