On this episode of the On The Bench Podcast, we discuss:

Arsenal's reported £130m move for Morgan Rogers – is he the right signing?

Arsenal's injury concerns and how they'll affect their season.

Manchester United's transfer business and why replacing Casemiro is still the priority.

Elliott Anderson's World Cup performances and Manchester City's midfield.

England's midfield balance – did Tuchel get it wrong?

The players who should and shouldn't have made England's World Cup squad.

Shaun's passionate rant on Thomas Tuchel's England decisions.

Is Harry Kane really a big-game player for England?

Are England better with or without Harry Kane?

Is Jude Bellingham already one of England's greatest tournament players?

In this episode of On The Bench Podcast, we break down the biggest football news, transfer rumours and bold opinions from around the football world.

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Why did Tottenham Hotspur F.C. beat Manchester United F.C. to top transfer targets?

Is Spurs' project now more attractive than Manchester United's?

Sandro Tonali, Matheus Fernandes and Elye Wahi Kroupi Jr. transfer talk.

Is £80 million the new normal in football?

Aurélien Tchouaméni vs Ederson and Andrey Santos.

Enzo Fernández to Arsenal F.C.? What happens to Martín Zubimendi?

Myles Lewis-Skelly vs Kobbie Mainoo.

Could Cristiano Ronaldo lead Portugal to World Cup glory?

Noni Madueke vs Alejandro Garnacho.

Spain vs Portugal combined XI featuringk Rodri, João Neves, Pedri, Vitinha and Bruno Fernandes.

Leandro Trossard leaving Arsenal, plus debate over Marcus Rashford, Vinícius Júnior and Désiré Doué.

Manzambi linked with Newcastle United F.C..

France vs Morocco predictions and our World Cup knockout picks.

On this episode of the On The Bench Podcast, we discuss:

Is Florian Wirtz the worst £100m+ signing in Premier League history?

Kobbie Mainoo’s future and Manchester United’s midfield dilemma

Why Bruno Fernandes still HAS to start for Man United

Should Marcus Rashford start against Ipswich and keep his place?

Why Man United’s defence could cost them a top-four finish

Julian Alvarez or Victor Osimhen for Arsenal?

Can Ødegaard outperform Bruno Fernandes this season?

Does De Zerbi need time at Tottenham?

Can Brentford shock everyone and break into the top five?

Would Bradley Barcola take Liverpool to another level?

Has Jack Grealish earned his Man City starting spot back?

On this week's episode of On The Bench Podcast, we discuss Matheus Fernandes to Manchester United, Lewis-Skelly vs Kobbie Mainoo, Barcola to Man Utd, Vinicius Jr to Arsenal, Lukaku vs Gyokeres, Jarrod Bowen's best next move, Canada's World Cup chances, Balogun and the USA, why Morocco could outperform England, the wonderkid linked with Arsenal & PSG, Turkey's World Cup ambitions, and the impact of extreme heat in America ahead of the World Cup.

On this episode of the On The Bench Podcast, we discuss:

🏆 Our 2026/27 Premier League title & Top 4 predictions

🔴 Why Arsenal are the team to beat this season

🔵 Can Man City cope without Pep, Rodri & Bernardo?

🔵 Chelsea tipped to finish 2nd – but could Maresca be first to be sacked?

🔴 Has Man United done enough in the transfer window?

⚪ Could Tottenham shock everyone and finish above City & Liverpool?

😳 Newcastle RELEGATED?! One of our biggest predictions yet

⚽ Haaland, João Pedro & Igor Thiago – our Golden Boot picks

🎯 Bruno Fernandes tipped to dominate the assist charts

💰 Bruno Guimarães & Tonali – signing of the summer?

🌟 Dowman, Heaven, Rio Ngumoha & Madjo – breakthrough player predictions

🏅 Our Player of the Season predictions

On this episode of the On The Bench Podcast, the panel gives their full World Cup 2026 predictions ahead of football's biggest tournament. 🌎🏆

We discuss:

🏆 Who will win the World Cup 2026 ⚽ Our Golden Boot predictions ⭐ The breakout stars set to light up the tournament 🔥 The dark horse nations that could surprise everyone 😱 The biggest flops of the competition 👑 Our Player of the Tournament predictions

The lads debate the chances of Spain, France and Portugal, while also discussing whether England and Germany could struggle on the biggest stage.

Featuring predictions on Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Michael Olise, Julian Alvarez, Gilberto Mora, Karim Alajbegovic and more.

Plus, plenty of laughs, banter and classic On The Bench Podcast moments throughout the episode.

Drop your predictions in the comments below:

🏆 Winner: ⚽ Golden Boot: ⭐ Breakout Player: 🔥 Dark Horse: 😱 Biggest Flop: 👑 Player of the Tournament:

On this episode of On The Bench Podcast, the lads debate whether Arsenal have benefited from too many decisions this season and compare it to “Fergie Time”! 👀

We also get into a HEATED debate over Bruno Fernandes winning POTY, with arguments for Declan Rice, Raya & Gabriel instead 😅

Plus: • Arsenal vs PSG Champions League preview 🔥

• Arsenal vs PSG Combined XI 👀

• Bruno Fernandes vs Rice debate 😳

• Bowen transfer discussion ⚒️

• Rio Ngmoah vs Max Dowman 👶

• Liverpool transfer talk 🔴

• Bernardo Silva vs David Silva debate 🩵

On this episode of On The Bench Podcast…

🔥 Xabi Alonso to Chelsea… does it actually change anything or is it just PR?

🏆 Alonso’s unbeaten Leverkusen season – how impressive was it really?

🔵 Are Chelsea’s problems bigger than the manager?

🧱 Saliba vs Guehi – who is the better defender?

🎯 Bruno Fernandes’ season – do assists still count if they come from set pieces & penalties?

⚡ Cunha vs Doku – who had the better campaign?

📈 Are Igor Thiago’s numbers inflated? Joao Pedro comparison.

💰 Signing of the Season debate – value, impact & expectations.

⭐ Player of the Season: Bruno Fernandes or Declan Rice?

🔴 Did Declan Rice transform Arsenal from title challengers to champions?

😂 Huge debate over Arsenal set pieces & Bruno’s output!