This week The Team is joined by longtime Friend of the Show Samson as we discuss Arsenal beating Chelsea in game of the weekend.

Another prime time 4:30 kick off for Arsenal vs Chelsea and granted it wasn’t an instant classic as neither team played to the very best of their abilities, the game was decided by three set piece goals to have the neutrals crying about the state of the game (WE DON’T CARE CRY MORE!)

Despite the attacking struggles and lack of genuine champagne football on offer this ended up being a routine win for Arteta against Chelsea, he’s unbeaten in 11 against The Blues and unbeaten in 5 years at home against them as well! Chelsea must be sick of the sight of Arsenal now after enjoying a period of dominance in the mid 2000s the tide has turned back to early Wenger days!

Elsewhere, Manchester United kept up their fine form under Michael Carrick to go third in the table with a win over Crystal Palace. Can United end the Season in a Champions League spot and if so does Michael Carrick get the job as the permanent United Manager?

This week the Team discuss Arsenal’s emphatic 4-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur in the 199th North London Derby in major Competition.

It was the Eze & Gyokeres show, the much maligned summer signings scored a brace each as they helped Arsenal run riot all over the hapless Spurs. Arsenal showed a ruthlessness that had been missing for a couple of weeks and this victory helps keep their title aspirations on track, whilst Spurs seem hellbent on relegation this season!

Manchester beat Newcastle in the late fixture on Saturday, it wasn’t a vintage performance by any means but that win keeps the pressure on Arsenal as City look to win their 7th Prem in 9 seasons, do they have enough to pip Arsenal to the post again?

Last week the dark side of football reared its ugly head again as Real Madrid’s Vini Jr was the subject of racial abuse by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni. To make matters worse Benfica head coach Jose Mourinho decided to back his player and lay blame at Vini Jr for the overtop celebrations! We discuss what needs to change in Football and society as Racism has no place in either, especially in 2026.

This week the Team are joined by guest Kai as we discuss Sunday’s heavyweight clash between Liverpool and Manchester City, for over half a decade this was the premier fixture in the League as both sides battled to win the League outright. This match the stakes were high for only one side though, Man City and they got what they came for in dramatic fashion. They managed to do the League double over Liverpool for the first in 90 years and keep their hopes alive.

League leaders Arsenal took care of business at home against a dogged Sunderland side who have been the surprise outfit of the Season, much maligned Striker Gyokeres got a brace off the bench to seal the victory. With the most goals scored in 2026 has he finally found his confidence in front of goal?

Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 over the weekend in the early kickoff, their job was made easier by the stupid sending off of Spurs Captain Cristian Romero! With 4 wins a row, Carrick is restoring the feeling for Manchester United fans and surely with this good an audition he must have one hand on the job permanently?

This week the Team discuss the draw between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City, City looked to be cruising early doors with goals from Rayan Cherki and Semenyo. However the old cliche that Football is a game of two halves and Spurs regained their pride and fought back with a Solanke brace to help save Spurs and Thomas Frank's blushes. This was a damaging draw for City's title hopes and with Liverpool next week it is not looking good for the Cityzens.

It was a great weekend for the red half of North London as Arsenal rolled into Yorkshire and silenced Elland Road with a 4-0 win against Leeds. Madueke finally registered his first goal and assist in the League with an assured display, Gyokeres, Zubimendi and Gabriel Jesus also scored.

With Carrick at the wheel United show no signs of slowing down, their third league win in a row against Fulham must have the United faithful believing he may be the managerial answer to their woes.

We also discuss Villa's loss to Brentford leaving their title hopes in tatters (Ed did tell you guys!)

This week the Team are joined by Special Guest (and shameless Manchester United fan!) Kofi as we discuss the only fixture that mattered over the weekend, Arsenal v Manchester United.

Michael Carrick and his charges rocked up to The Emirates buoyed by their vanquishing of cross City rivals Manchester City and decided to make it 6 points out of a possible 6 by beating Arsenal 3-2.

Two wonder strikes from Dorgu & Cunha plus a cool finish from Mbeumo sent the Peckham Reds into rapture and the Arsenal faithful into a mini tailspin and cut their teams lead at the top to just four points.

Is this the regular old failings rearing its ugly head again or Arsenal made of tougher stuff and can prove that it’s just a momentary blip en route to their first title in 22 years?

This week The Team discuss United’s brilliant win against Man City in the Manchester Derby, it was a masterclass and a throwback to United of old. Michael Carrick restored the feeling albeit for one game, can United turn their fortunes around permanently? Also what next for City, currently seven points adrift in the title race do they throw in the towel or will new signings Semenyo & Guehi reenergise them?

Tottenham lose again! In what seems like a weekly reoccurrence with this team, this time it was against bitter rivals West Ham. A 93rd minute dagger by Callum Wilson condemned Spurs to their ninth loss of the season and were only in January. Thomas Frank got the dreaded vote of confidence and it looks like it’s a game by game situation to save his job, rotten luck on his part with the injuries but the football isn’t great and they’re losing games. Is Frank a dead man walking?

Manchester United inadvertently helped Arsenal in the title race on the weekend however did Arsenal help themselves? A chance to go nine points clear with a win at Forest and they blew it! a frustrating 0-0 means the lead is seven points, not the worst result on balance of play however ruthlessness is needed and Arsenal have shown they’re not the most ruthless this season.

Senegal proved they’re the Kings of African Football for the second time in four years as they beat Morocco in a drama filled AFCON Final, robbed of a clear goal by the referee and then conceding a dodgy penalty at the death it looked like we were going to see an all time robbery. Justice prevailed as the pen was missed and they scored a beautiful winner in extra time to lift the 2025 AFCON!

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This week the Team are joined by Special Guest Riman as we discuss the sacking of Manchester United Manager Ruben Amorim after 14 months in charge. What next for Amorim and Manchester United?

Managerless Chelsea nicked a point at the Etihad in the primetime clash thanks to Enzo Fernandez, has this hurt City's Title aspirations?

Arsenal took care of business on the South Coast, beating Bournemouth 3-2 thanks to a brace from in the form Declan Rice. With City drawing to Chelsea, Arsenal's lead has been extended to six points. Is this the year that Arsenal finally end the Premier League drought?

This week the Team discuss Villa's win over the hapless Manchester United on Sunday. Their 10th win in a row, arguably the most in-form side in the League putting them firmly in the title race (for now!)

Sorry Spurs lose yet again, ill discipline costing them against Liverpool with their charges going down to 9 Men. Will there be more pain for Spurs this Season or can they salvage this mess?

Arsenal beat Everton to go back to the top of the League, it wasn't a vintage performance by any means but the win is all that matters. This will be the fourth time The Gunners have been top at Christmas however the previous three times they failed to win the League, will this Season be different?