This week on Who’s Got the Ball? James and Shane break down Aston Villa’s statement win over Arsenal, react to Mo Salah’s Liverpool meltdown, and preview the massive Sunderland vs Newcastle derby.

In the NBA, Michael officially joins the team to analyse whether the Phoenix Suns are genuine NBA Playoff contenders or simply riding a hot streak.

Over in the NFL, Evan returns to discuss Christian Watson’s best game of the season, and whether the Dallas Cowboys can still make the NFL Playoffs—or if their postseason hopes are officially over.

Plus: a fresh update on Gans Seans and the latest Power Rankings across all sports.

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(0:00) Shane’s Dip in the Bath

(2:45) PL Performance of the Weekend

(8:56) Mo Salah, Mo Problems

(19:45) Sunderland vs Newcastle Preview + Predictions

(25:04) Are the Phoenix Suns Playoff Bound?

(47:27) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(50:33) NFL Clutch Player of the Week

(58:08) Can the Cowboys Make the Playoffs?

(1:12:02) Premier League X NFL X NBA Power Rankings

This week on Who’s Got the Ball? James and Shane break down Christian Benford’s clutch performance in the Buffalo Bills’ defense and debate how the New York Jets’ five-game surge stacks up against the recent form of the Chiefs, Colts, and Buccaneers. With all three fighting for playoff spots, the lads ask: Which of these NFL contenders will actually make it to the postseason?

Then it’s over to the Premier League, where they recap the biggest midweek matches — Arsenal’s title push, Aston Villa’s red-hot form, and Manchester City’s wild 5–4 win over Fulham. They wrap it up with a full Aston Villa vs. Arsenal preview and prediction ahead of Saturday’s showdown.

To close out, James and Shane hit the NBA. Is the Orlando Magic’s hot streak a result of Paolo Banchero’s absence, or will his return elevate them even further? They also dive into the latest Giannis trade buzz and the Clippers’ mishandling of Chris Paul.

You’ll also get updated Power Rankings, fresh Gan Seans underdog picks, bold hot takes, and plenty of laughs.

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• Football (soccer) analysis
• NBA previews & predictions
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• Draft-style sports debates
• Power rankings across multiple sports
• Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

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(0:00) Spotify Wrapped & Charlie Smyth

(6:12) NFL Clutch Player of the Week

(12:58) The Jets on a Hotter Streak than Chiefs, Colts & Bucs

(22:17) Premier League Midweek Round-Up

(37:56) Villa vs Arsenal Preview + Predictions

(42:57) Gan Seans: Our Underdogs for the Weekend

(46:43) Are the Magic Better Without Paolo?

(53:20) Giannas Wants Out of Milwaukee

(1:02:30) The Clippers’ Mishandling of CP3

(1:08:09) NFL X Premier League X NBA Power Rankings

Who’s Got the Ball? is back — and it’s a big one.

This week, Shane and James kick things off in the NBA, breaking down the Toronto Raptors’ impressive 9–1 run and giving the Houston Rockets some well-deserved recognition for their strong start to the season.

Then it’s over to the NFL, where they dive into Myles Garrett’s dominant performances and explain why it’s not a matter of if he breaks the single-season sack record, but when. They also debate who the worst team in the NFL is right now, question why no one seems to want to win the Super Bowl this year, and take a closer look at the Eagles’ collapse against the Cowboys — could it be the beginning of a real downturn?

Last up, the lads hit on Nottingham Forest’s 3-0 take down of Liverpool in Anfield as the performance of the weekend and what that means for Arne Slot (there’s a few honourable mentions for last weekend’s top performers thrown in there too). To finish off the football portion of the episode James and Shane preview and predict the massive Super Sunday clash between the top two - Chelsea vs Arsenal!

You’ll also get updated Power Rankings, more Gan Seans underdog picks, plenty of hot takes, big laughs, and absolutely zero filters.

Click now — you won’t get through this episode without forming an opinion.

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

• Football (soccer) analysis
• NBA previews & predictions
• Weekly NFL reactions
• Underdog betting tips
• Draft-style sports debates
• Power rankings across multiple sports
• Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
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(0:00) Ireland Lose to South Africa in Dublin

(5:21) The Raptors 9-1 Run

(12:47) The Rockets Continue to Rise

(23:28) Myles Garrett’s Sack Record Hunt

(26:41) Who Wants to Win the Super Bowl?

(31:07) The Eagles Collapse vs the Cowboys

(36:54) Who’s the Worst Team in the NFL?

(43:10) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(46:19) Forest Batter Liverpool 3-0

(54:40) Performers of the Weekend

(57:35) Chelsea vs Arsenal Preview + Predictions

(1:06:07) NBA x NFL x Premier League Power Rankings