The Pressing Matters Podcast

This week we review every game in Gameweek 1 of the Premier League 23/24 season (except Sheffield United, sorry Blades). What did we make of the Onana penalty decision vs Wolves? How will Chelsea get on with Nicolas Jackson? And what can we expect from Mo Salah this season? Big thanks to Harry Gibbons for the intro music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NEW SEASON, NEW POD TIME - This week we make our predictions for the entire table for the Premier League 23/24 season. Who do we predict to go down? How strong will Toby's Liverpool bias be this time? Will Crystal Palace finish 11th??? #CooperIsCookingBig thanks to Harry Gibbons for the intro music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On est ensemble ! This week we talk about the transfer market for defensive midfielders after rumours that Jordan Henderson and Fabinho could leave Liverpool for Saudi Arabia, we talk about Declan Rice finally joining Arsenal, and go through our first Fantasy Premier League teams before the upcoming FPL season begins. Big thanks to Harry Gibbons for the intro music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Something a bit different this week! We look back at our predictions for the recently finished Premier League 2022/23 season to see how wrong we were, which teams have excedeed expectations, which teams will be disappointed with their season, and also we talk about Patrick Bamford for longer than you'd expect. Big thanks to Harry Gibbons for the intro music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back! We attempt to review the entire Premier League season of 2022/23, but somehow we talk about the World Cup and Norwegian PE lessons instead. We reflect on City's treble, think about Arsenal's midfield with Declan Rice and Kai Havertz, and talk about who Liverpool might bring in alongside Alexis Mac Allister. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's pressing matters: We talk about De Zerbi's future, we evaluate the relegation battlers, and we prepare for the podcast's upcoming mini-retirement! Also Toby keeps saying "litmus test". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's pressing matters: We talk about the media's response to Arsenal's 3-0 defeat to Brighton, which pundits are in our good books, and what a team has to do to compete with Manchester City. Big thanks to Harry Gibbons for the intro music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's pressing matters: We analyse goalkeepers after De Gea's latest mistake; What's the mood around Arsenal after the victory against Newcastle? And how did Sean Dyche's Everton smash Brighton? Big thanks to Harry Gibbons for the intro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's pressing matters: Sam has a cold so he sounds even more upset about Arsenal, we talk about Big Sam Allardyce entering the relegation battle, and Toby goes to a controversial non-league game.Big thanks to Harry Gibbons for the intro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's pressing matters: Our predictions for Manchester City vs Arsenal, and were we correct? How much trouble are Spurs in next season? And what TV shows is Nick Knowles famous for? Also Sam tries to force Kafka references into a football podcast. Big thanks to Harry Gibbons for the intro music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's pressing matters: We decide how important Arsenal's draw to West Ham will be, scrutinise the Premier League's TOTS nominees, and are Spurs in big trouble?Big thanks to Harry Gibbons for the intro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's pressing matters: Will Arsenal be upset with just a point against Liverpool? Where will Chelsea finish the season? And what type of lunch is Dean Smith? We talk also talk about Xhaka's incident and compare Trent Alexander-Arnold to Zinchenko.Thanks to Harry Gibbons for the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's pressing matters: Why is Frank Lampard back at Chelsea? Why did Graham Potter fail? And what's Toby's problem with West Ham? Big thanks to Harry Gibbons for the intro music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's pressing matters: Should Antonio Conte be unhappy with Daniel Levy? Who's missing from Gareth Southgate's England squad? And why are we both so angry this week?? Big thanks to Harry Gibbons for the intro music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's pressing matters: How good were Liverpool to score 7 past Manchester United? Does the handball sleeve rule make any sense? And what next for Roberto Firmino?Big thanks to Harry Gibbons for the intro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's pressing matters: How does Liverpool's youthful midfield change things? Is Everton's attack a problem? And how much do we know about Guernsey? Plus your FPL tips of the week. Big thanks to Harry Gibbons for the intro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's pressing matters: Liverpool lost 5-2 to Real Madrid this week and Sam has a cold, so he lets Liverpool fan Toby talk about the team for 30 minutes. We also talk about paprika for a long time, and midtable midfields!Big thanks to Harry Gibbons for the intro music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's pressing matters: What will the Arsenal - Manchester City title race look like? What's changed with Liverpool? And are we going to miss talking about the petulant Nathan Jones every week?Thanks to Harry Gibbons for the intro music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's pressing matters: Should Jesse Marsch have been sacked? Will Sean Dyche be Everton's saviour? And what's going on with Southampton's B-team?Big thanks to Harry Gibbons for the intro music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's pressing matters: Why have Manchester City let Joao Cancelo leave? Is Jorginho a smart signing for Arsenal? Can we name every signing made by Chelsea this season? Plus Toby goes on about Bristol City.Big thanks to Harry Gibbons for the intro, and thanks to Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com for the quiz music."Loopster" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's pressing matters: Why do people care so much about Mikel Arteta's touchline antics? Who is the new Arjen Robben? How long will Toby talk about Leon Britton this week? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's pressing matters: Can Unai Emery transform Villa? What's wrong with Liverpool? Why does Sam sound so tired this week? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's pressing matters: What next for England? Should your best player take the 5th penalty? Will English commentators always be embarrassing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's pressing matters: Are England taking enough shots? Why are penalty takers changing their run-up? And can we remember who won the Nations League??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's pressing matters: How could post-match interviews be better? Can VAR be improved? Should Mike Dean have been on the PES cover? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.