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Spurs won in a crazy game last night as Conte took charge of his first Tottenham game, whilst Leicester and West Ham could only manage draws. (Part 2, 26:59) Southampton and Aston Villa clash in the Premier League tonight with both teams in need of points. (Part 3, 35:59) Eddie Howe is set to be unveiled as the new Newcastle United manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool and Manchester City both won in the Champions League last night, but Jurgen Klopp was by far the happier of the two managers as Pep Guardiola let loose in his post-match press conference! (Part 2, 26:21) Newcastle sacked Steve Bruce without having a replacement lined up. After Unai Emery ruled himself out yesterday, have the new owners made a hash of the managerial search? (Part 3, 42:04) West Ham and Tottenham are in European action tonight. David Moyes manages his 1000th game, whilst Antonio Conte could manage his 1st with Spurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Niall McCaughan and Ian Brannan on duty to review and preview another busy week for Premier League sides in the Champions League.Cristiano Ronaldo performed his usual rescue act as Manchester United geared up for this weekend's Manchester Derby with a late 2-2 draw at Atalanta with Chelsea winning 1-0 at Swedish side Malmo.It's Klopp v Simeone Round II tonight as Atletico Madrid head to Anfield with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City hosting Club Brugge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton lost 2-1 to Wolves in the Premier League last night, their 3rd straight loss. How concerning are current affairs for Rafa Benitez? (Part 2, 14:15) After Nuno Espirito Santo's Spurs sacking, Tottenham have brought in former Chelsea coach Antonio Conte. Will the Italian make an immediate impact in North London? (Part 3, 34:49) Will Manchester United stick with a back 3 system in the Champions League tonight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tottenham have fired manager Nuno Espirito Santo after just 10 Premier League games. Is it the right call, and who next for Spurs? (Part 2, 15:26) Wolves and Everton play tonight. Can Benitez bounce back from a heavy defeat to Watford last week? (Part 3, 27:27) The latest top flight gossip, including Manchester City's striker conundrum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Sam Lee and Dave Scott get stuck into another bumper weekend of Premier League action with crucial results at both ends of the table.Manchester United Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was handed a timely boost as his old school strike force sealed a 3-0 win at Tottenham to dump the sack pressure on his opposite number Nuno Santo.Manchester City slipped up at home to Crystal Palace as Liverpool drew with Brighton at Anfield but on form Arsenal stretched their unbeaten run with a 2-0 win at Leicester City.Sean Dyche's Burnley picked up their first Premier League win of 2021/22 as league leaders Chelsea cruised past money bags Newcastle United and Norwich City lost AGAIN!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined by former top flight players Dean Hammond and Trevor Steven to preview the weekend's Premier League action. Will Manchester United respond against Spurs after last week's humiliation by Liverpool? Will Solskjaer select the same side? Plus, Dean's former club Leicester clash with Arsenal and Trevor's old side Burnley have a good chance to pick up a first win of the season against Brentford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The IFAB - Football's lawmakers - have recommended that 5 substitutions should be made a permanent fixture in the game. Currently, the Premier League only allows 3 subs per game. Would a change to 5 be welcome? (Part 2, 15:29) West Ham are on the verge of fresh investment. What does this mean for the Hammers going forward? (Part 3, 31:52) We discuss the latest transfer gossip, including speculation over the future of Spurs' Dele Alli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

West Ham ended Manchester City's 5-year unbeaten streak in the Carabao Cup last night, ending City's run of 4 successive trophies. Should the Hammers now target this competition this season? (Part 2, 21:43) Manchester United's Paul Pogba has hit back on social media after a recent media story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Marley Anderson and Matt Pidd preview last night's Carabao Cup last 16 action and preview tonight's five knockout games, including three all Premier League ties.Arsenal kept up their positive recent run going with a 2-0 home win over Leeds United but a much changed Chelsea needed penalties to edge out Southampton at Stamford Bridge.In tonight's action, Mr 'Anti Cups' Sean Dyche plays host to Tottenham, Leicester head to Brighton and in form West Ham welcome holders Manchester City to the London Stadium in the all top-flight bouts.Brentford face a wet and windy Wednesday night at Stoke City and a Jurgen Klopp-less Liverpool go to Championship side Preston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carabao Cup quarter-final ties take place this week, with Chelsea facing Southampton and Arsenal playing Leeds. N'Golo Kante could return for the Blues tonight - do Chelsea have the best midfield in the Premier League? (Part 2, 19:48) We discuss whether Liverpool should offer Mo Salah whatever wages he wants, plus passionate Manchester United fan Paul McGrath joins us to chat Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We select our heroes and villains from a mad weekend in the Premier League. There were goals galore and plenty of dodgy defending on display with Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle and Aston Villa all in the conversation. Plus, we look at when Newcastle will decide to replace Steve Bruce with January's transfer window in mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Jay Motty and Jonathan Smith look back over an incredible weekend of Premier League action across the last 48 hours.Crisis hit Manchester United suffered their heaviest ever Old Trafford defeat to Liverpool as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were battered 5-0 by Jurgen Klopp's rampant Reds. Manchester City kept up their winning run with a 4-1 victory at Brighton as Arsenal impressed in a 3-1 win at home to Aston Villa.Claudio Ranieri picked up his first win as Watford boss with a 5-2 thriller at Everton, Chelsea put SEVEN past rock bottom Norwich City and Leicester City edge out Brentford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Derby defender Michael Johnson and Southampton legend Francis Benali join Niall McCaughan on this week’s The Dugout to look ahead to the weekend’s Premier League games. Manchester United face Liverpool in a huge game at Old Trafford, West Ham and Spurs clash in a London derby, and can Newcastle get a result against a bright Crystal Palace now Steve Bruce has left? Those games plus all of the others across the weekend previewed on The Dugout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal and Aston Villa kick off the Premier League weekend tonight. (Part 2, 20:26) West Ham are a team to be feared says Jarrod Bowen. Is he right? Plus we discuss the issues at Spurs after their 1-0 Europa Conference League loss to Vitesse, as well as talking about Erling Haaland's latest Premier League links. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Bruce has left Newcastle United by mutual consent. Just days after completing his 1000th game as a manager, the club's new owners have acted to remove him from his post. Was Bruce's criticism fair and who replaces him at St James' Park? (Part 2, 23:25) We run the rule over Wednesday's European games for Premier League sides, including a big result for Solskjaer's Man Utd and Patson Daka firing four for Leicester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Ian Brannan and Matt Pidd to discuss a massive 24 hours of Champions League action four the four Premier League sides involved.Liverpool reigned in Spain as Jurgen Klopp's side edged out a controversial 3-2 win at Atletico Madrid and Manchester City batter Club Bruges 5-1 in Belgium.The gang also preview tonight's Champions League ties as under pressure Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hosts Serie A giants Atalanta and Chelsea take on Swedish side Malmo FF.There is also reaction to Steve Bruce's departure from Newcastle United just 13 days after their Saudi Arabian backed buyout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrick Vieira's Crystal Palace were pegged back late on by Arsenal's Alex Lacazette at the Emirates as with the sides drawing 2-2 in the Premier League. We discuss Palace's impressive midfield display with Gallagher again catching the eye. (Part 2, 16:40) Man City and Liverpool are both in Champions League action tonight - is the Reds' Mo Salah the best player on the planet right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United's patchy form continued at the weekend as they were beaten 4-2 by Leicester City. United fan Haider Rubbani from 'The Masterclass' Manchester United tactical podcast joins us to share his thoughts on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. (Part 2, 20:17) Vieira returns to Arsenal tonight as his Crystal Palace side face the Gunners, plus we look at reports England could be banned by UEFA from playing at Wembley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Pete Hall and Jack Gaughan to review the return to Premier League action this weekend following the international break.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faces more pressure as Manchester United lost 4-2 away at Leicester City with rivals Liverpool smashing five past Claudio Ranieri's Watford and Manchester City and Chelsea also winning.Southampton picked up their first Premier League win of 2021/22 at home to Leeds, as Wolves launched an incredible comeback to clinch the Black Country derby at Aston Villa and Newcastle's new era kicked off with defeat to Tottenham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is The Dugout, a new show for the season from Football Social Daily featuring former Premier League players. Niall McCaughan is joined by ex-Man City striker Paul Dickov and former Everton man Trevor Steven to preview the weekend's top flight action. Steve Bruce manages his 100th game as Newcastle usher in new owners, Ranieri starts life at Watford against Liverpool, and with Everton unbeaten at home, we ask what makes Goodison Park such a good ground? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ralph Hasenhuttl could be close to losing his job at Southampton according to a recent report. Saints are struggling, but is it a surprise? (Part 2, 13:27) Raheem Sterling has hinted he may be open to a new challenge abroad, away from the Premier League. (Part 3, 26:25) Liverpool allegedly were interested in Leeds' Raphinha this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brendan Rodgers has been linked with the Newcastle United job - but the Leicester manager says he is happy with the Foxes. Although, it's been suggested the Northern Irishman may be keen on the Man City job when Pep calls time on his stay at the Etihad... (Part 2, 18:34) New Watford manager Claudio Ranieri has suggested he feels he can surpass Roy Hodgson as the oldest Premier League manager. We look at some of the league's elder statesmen, as well as the news that 3 top-flight rivals are clubbing together to solve an irritating issue this international break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Jim Salveson and Ian Brannan on duty to look back at the latest round of 2022 World Cup qualifiers and Premier League news.Gareth Southgate's much changed England side were held to a 1-1 draw on a controversial night at Wembley with Scotland clinching a key win away in the Faroe Islands.Back in the Premier League, Manchester United have been dealt a double injury blow by Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire, and the gang look at what is next for Steve Bruce at St. James' Park and Premier League opposition to the PIF takeover at Newcastle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England play Hungary at Wembley tonight with Gareth Southgate expected to make changes. We ask who is the best alternative to Harry Kane for the Three Lions - Abraham? Calvert-Lewin? Ings? Plus, we look at the latest Premier League transfer gossip involving a potential Chelsea return for Eden Hazard as well as news on Bernardo Silva and Alex Lacazette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss the imminent dismissal of Newcastle boss Steve Bruce and some possible replacements, as well as answering your questions on the likes of Premier League 'B Teams', Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's future and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Rob Blanchette and Jay Motty on duty to review the weekend World Cup qualifier action this weekend as England hit five past Andorra, plus big wins for Scotland and the Republic of Ireland, and UEFA Nations League final preview.Plus what next for Newcastle and what moves they could make in the January window? And key contract talks at Manchester United with Harry Maguire and Paul Pogba. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined by ex-West Ham winger Matt Jarvis and Broadcaster come Newcastle United fan Eisha Acton for this week's episode of The Dugout from Football Social Daily. Matt discusses what the mood will be like at Watford and Newcastle from a players perspective after changes of management and ownership respectively this week, whilst Eisha gives an insight into how Toon fans are feeling right now. Plus we discuss England's upcoming trip to Andorra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The lads discuss their picks for some of the most and least impressive performers in the Premier League season so far as we reach the quarter-way stage. Names on the agenda include Steve Bruce, Mikel Arteta, Harry Kane, Thomas Frank, Graham Potter and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Ashley's 14-year tenure as Newcastle owner looks set to be over after a Saudi Arabian-backed consortium has been given the green light to take over the club. The Premier League have given the deal the thumbs up - we discuss all of the key components. Plus, with Covid-19 not going anywhere anytime soon, we ask why aren't more Premier League players getting vaccinated? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Ian Brannan and Marley Anderson on duty to discuss Wednesday's Premier League talking points during the international break.Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has received some firm advice from Sir Alex Ferguson over playing Cristiano Ronaldo in every game this season. Nuno Santo could be sacked by Spurs, with no compensation, is he fails to secure a Top Six spot in 2022 as Newcastle fans call for Steve Bruce to go.Plus the latest Premier League plan for 'bespoke arrangements' covering players returning to the UK from international duty in red list countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ex-Chelsea, Fulham and Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri has joined Watford as their new Head Coach on a 2-year deal. Will it work out for the Italian? (Part 2, 14:33) Speaking of Italy, Roma striker Tammy Abraham has been recalled to the England squad after a good Serie A start. (Part 3, 30:02) Papers in Spain have linked Manchester City's Raheem Sterling with a move to Barcelona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watford sacked manager Xisco Munoz over the weekend despite a reasonable start to the Premier League season. Is Watford's model working? Plus, we discuss our heroes and villains from the weekend's action, including dodgy decisions and an inspired showing from Mo Salah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Jay Motty and Ant McGinley look back at a MASSIVE weekend of Premier League action.Pep Guardiola v Jurgen Klopp ended in an Anfield draw as Manchester City fought back twice to secure a 2-2 draw on Merseyside as a Cristiano Ronaldo-less Manchester United were held by Everton at Old Trafford.Chelsea and Tottenham both enjoyed a timely return to winning ways against Southampton and Aston Villa.Leeds United picked up their first Premier League win of the season, as Watford sack Xisco Munoz, and Norwich City grab a first point of 2021/22 at Burnley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined on this week's The Dugout by ex-England and Everton man Trevor Steven and former Brighton, Southampton and Leicester player Dean Hammond. All 10 of the weekend's top flight fixtures are previewed, including a huge clash at Anfield between Liverpool and Manchester City. Plus, Dean and Trevor reveal exactly what the mentality is like when a player faces a former club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leicester City lost their Europa League game at Legia Warsaw, whilst West Ham and Spurs enjoyed wins. (Part 2, 20:16) England boss Gareth Southgate has named his latest Three Lions squad. (Part 3, 31:59) Ex-England man Terry Butcher has suggested that heading the ball may need to be phased out of the game due to brain injuries. Is this the right thing to do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a 90th minute winner as a below-par Manchester United beat Villarreal in the Champions League last night, whilst defending trophy holders Chelsea lost 1-0 at Juventus. (Part 2, 19:02) We discuss Leicester, West Ham and Spurs' European games tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Marley Anderson and Ian Brannan on duty to review and preview a busy Champions League set of matches.Lionel Messi returned to haunt Pep Guardiola AGAIN, as Manchester City lost 2-1 at PSG and Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool cruised to a 5-1 win away at Porto.The team also preview tonight's Champions League as Manchester United host their 2021 Europa League conquerors Villarreal at Old Trafford and Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea aim to bounce back at Juventus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Jim Salveson and Marley Anderson on duty to review last night's Premier League action and preview a blockbuster Tuesday night in the Champions League.Neal Maupay's added time goal secured a late 1-1 draw for Brighton at rivals Crystal Palace in the M23 derby at Selhurst Park. Pep Guardiola will be reunited with an old friend as his Manchester City side take on Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool look to bounce back from their Premier League draw with Brentford as the Reds head to Porto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With several top flight gaffers under pressure, we ask who is at risk most in the Premier League? (Part 2, 17:35) Crystal Palace and Brighton refresh their rivalry tonight. (Part 3, 31:14) We decide our heroes and villains from the weekend's Premier League games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Pete Hall and Adam Keyworth look back over a high stakes weekend of Premier League action with nine games across the last 48 hours.Pep Guardiola got the better of Thomas Tuchel as Manchester City won 1-0 at Stamford Bridge, but their was disappointment for the red half of Manchester as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's United lost to Aston Villa with Bruno Fernandes spectacularly missed an added time penalty.Arsenal handed Mikel Arteta a key boost as they powered past Tottenham in the North London derby as Liverpool were held to a 3-3 thriller at Brentford.Everton got back to winning ways at home to luckless Norwich City and Raul Jimenez netted his first Premier League goal in over 12 months as Wolves collected a first win of 2021/22. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We preview the weekend's Premier League action with former top flight pros on The Dugout, with host Niall McCaughan joined this week by former Birmingham and Derby man Michael Johnson and Southampton legend Francis Benali. With Manchester City and Chelsea set to clash at Stamford Bridge, will this set the early tone in terms of title favourites? Plus, will there be fireworks in the North London derby between Arsenal and Spurs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Part 1 we discuss Harry Kane, who is yet to score in the Premier League this season - but why? We look at the potential reasons behind his dip in form. We also analyse how Thomas Tuchel has managed such a good record against Pep’s Man City in all competitions over the last 9 months.In Part 2 (25min10) we ask which of the 5 teams without a win are most likely to get one first, and following comments from a journalist yet again about Sean Dyche looking like Stone Cold Steve Austin, we ask which current players could make a success in professional wrestling, and learn something about a Wolves winger we were not expecting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

West Ham defeated Manchester United in the Carabao Cup last night, as Phil Jones returned to a matchday squad for the first time in 19 months. (Part 2, 22:32) Pep Guardiola made some frustrating comments regarding the EFL and what he thought was 'best for English football'. (Part 3, 42:08) The 2022 World Cup in Qatar means the Premier League will take a mid season break next term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Ian Brannan and Matt Pidd are on Wednesday duty to preview and review this week's Carabao Cup action.The team look back at last night's games as Manchester City and Liverpool cruised past Wycombe Wanderers and Norwich City, Leeds edged out Fulham on penalties but Rafa Benitez's Everton were knocked out by QPR.In Part Two we preview tonight's games as Manchester United host West Ham and Chelsea welcome Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge and Nuno Santo heads back to Wolves.Plus reaction to FIFA's two game stadium ban and fine for Hungary following racist fan chanting during England's World Cup qualifier in Budapest on September 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton's James Rodríguez appears to be leaving Goodison Park after just a season in the Premier League. Was he a success or a flop? (Part 2, 15:37) Liverpool midfielder Thiago is injured. Will Liverpool regret a lack of summer strengthening if injuries mount? (Part 3, 32:00) Wolves have launched their own record label. Is it a good idea or just football marketing gone mad? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We choose our heroes and villains from the weekend, including David Moyes, David de Gea, Daniel Farke and Allan Saint-Maximin, as well as looking at whether Ronaldo may just be edging Messi in the age-old GOAT debate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Sam Lee and Jay Motty to review a full weekend of Premier League action.Cristiano Ronaldo maintained his goal-per-game record back at Man United as David Moyes' NFL style Mark Noble sub failed and United won 2-1 at West Ham.A fuller Etihad Stadium witnessed Man City's drab 0-0 draw with Southampton and Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea cruised past Tottenham.Sadio Mane racked up his 100th Liverpool goal as Jurgen Klopp's side beat Crystal Palace and Arsenal made it back to back wins with victory at Burnley.There were also big wins for Brighton and Brentford but the winless misery goes on for Leeds United, Newcastle and Norwich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Manchester City striker Paul Dickov and ex-Leicester City man Sean St Ledger join Niall McCaughan for this weeks edition of The Dugout, the show looking ahead to the weekend's Premier League games with players who have been there and done it. Chelsea v Spurs takes top billing, whilst Man Utd are looking for a reaction after European disappointment and Man City welcome Southampton with Pep Guardiola asking for 'the people' to turn up and watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newcastle and Leeds square off in the Premier League tonight. Will St James Park provide a hostile environment for under-fire Steve Bruce? (Part 2, 21:30) West Ham won in Europe last night for the first time this century whilst Spurs were held in 2-2 in the Europa Conference League. (Part 3, 43:12) Leicester drew 2-2 against Napoli in the Europa League, with both teams favourites for the trophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices