Football Social Daily

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

Liverpool beat AC Milan 3-2 in a great game at Anfield. The Reds got the job done, but do they need to be even more clinical moving forward this season? (Part 2, 14:06) Man City hit 6 past Leipzig but Pep Guardiola was unhappy about the attendance. (Part 3, 31:43) The Europa League and Europa Conference begins tonight for West Ham, Leicester and Tottenham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United lost in dramatic fashion in the Champions League last night. A Jesse Lingard error and an Aaron Wan-Bissaka dismissal were key factors as Young Boys secured a memorable win. (Part 2, 16:49) A repeat of the amazing 2005 UCL final takes place tonight as Milan visit Liverpool. (Part 3, 38:04) Pascal Struijk's red card for Leeds has been upheld. Was it the right call? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton entered the Premier League's top 4 last night with an impressive win over Burnley. Demarai Gray and Andros Townsend starred for Benitez's Blues. How far can Everton go this season - meanwhile will Burnley beat the drop? (Part 2, 18:33) The UEFA Champions League returns tonight. Man Utd visit Young Boys and Zenit look to spoil Chelsea's UCL defence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton and Burnley clash in the Premier League tonight. Will Maxwel Cornet make his Clarets debut and will James Rodriguez feature for the Toffees? (Part 2, 20:27) Ronaldo and Edouard performed well on their Premier League debuts, but Saul didn't for Chelsea... (Part 3, 38:11) Mo Salah joined the Premier League 100 club this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ant McGinley is joined by Jay Motty from the Stretford Paddock and Jack Gaughan from the Mail as they review the weekend's action.Harvey Elliott's injury overshadows Mo Salah becoming the latest member of the 100 club, while Ronaldo does what he does and scores twice on his return to Old trafford. Man City win with their ninth different goalscorer and Lukaku scores at Stamford Bridge for the first time. Brighton grab another win, Norwich stay bottom and Arteta breathes a sigh of relief for the first time this season.Plus there are some tricky pronunciations around for the team as a couple of debutants make their mark.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial @JayMotty @Jack_Gaughan @AntMcGinley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined by former England and West Ham winger Matt Jarvis and ex-Ireland, Sunderland and Wolves player Stephen Elliott for The Dugout, a Premier League preview show. Ronaldo is back in Manchester, but will he start? Will Spurs and West Ham remain in the top two? Is Arsenal v Norwich a 6 pointer? We discuss all of that and more as we look ahead to the weekend's top flight action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Cristiano Ronaldo set to return to the Premier League this weekend for Manchester United, we discuss some of the other players who will be making their debuts this matchday. (Part 2, 18:37) Brentford have signed a player called 'Zanka', plus we look at whether free agent Jack Wilshere could still do a job in the top flight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England conceded a late equaliser to Poland last night in World Cup Qualifying in a game where Gareth Southgate made no substitutions. (Part 2, 15:56) A host of South American football federations have banned their players from competing in the Premier League this weekend. (Part 3, 31:29) Is Cristiano Ronaldo truly the best ever footballer? Dr Tom Crawford, a mathematician from the University of Oxford has been crunching the numbers to find out... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England face Poland tonight in World Cup qualifying, where Robert Lewandowski is back for the Poles in a game which means more to them than some might think... (Part 2, 16:32) Jesse Lingard was brilliant on loan at West Ham last season but decided to stay with parent club Man Utd this summer. Now he's rejected a new Old Trafford deal?! (Part 3, 27:26) UEFA have announced they are to lift the travel ban for away supporters in European competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ex-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is now a FIFA executive. He's proposed the World Cup should change from every 4 years to every 2. UEFA don't agree, and neither do we... (Part 2, 16:31) Tottenham v Chelsea is planning to be the Premier League's first ever net-zero carbon football match. (Part 3, 28:25) After the chaos of Brazil v Argentina earlier this week, Spurs have decided to fine their Argentine players involved for breaking club rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After England beat Andorra 4-0 in World Cup Qualifying, Jim questions whether making 11 changes was the right call from Gareth Southgate... (Part 2, 15:15) Brazil v Argentina descended into chaos last night after disputes over quarantine rules for Premier League players. (Part 3, 31:00) We speak to Jim Keoghan, author of 'Is it just me, or is modern football s**t?' about his gripes on the contemporary game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Pete Hall and Ant McGinley on duty to review the 2022 World Cup qualifying action this weekend.England picked up back to back 4-0 wins as Gareth Southgate's much changed side cruised to a 4-0 Wembley victory over minnows Andorra.Southgate opted to rotate his options with Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield alongside Three Lions debutant Patrick Bamford in attack.The gang also look back at some Gareth Bale magic for Wales and another disappointing night for the Republic of Ireland against Azerbaijan.Arsene Wenger has also had his say on the Premier League's spending amid links to Borussia Dortmund hotshot Erling Haaland as well as big money contract updates for Mo Salah and Phil Foden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined by former Premier League midfielder Dean Hammond and ex-England and Everton player Trevor Steven for the first edition of Football Social Daily - The Dugout. We get the thoughts of former top flight players on the big Premier League talking points, and Trevor and Dean share their views on shirt numbers after Ronaldo reclaimed the number 7 at Manchester United, as well as who has impressed them this campaign so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England got the job done in World Cup qualifying last night by beating Hungary 4-0 last night in an atmosphere which caused concern. (Part 2, 22:30) Several national FA's have complained to the Premier League about their rules on players being released (or not released) for international duty. Who is in the right here? (Part 3, 35:20) The Premier League has given Man Utd special dispensation to allow Cristiano Ronaldo to wear his famous number 7 jersey at Old Trafford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices