Managerial Pressure

Arsenal and manager Mikel Arteta may still have a season of glory - but must prove they are not 'nearly men' after Manchester City loss, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

'I think that's very disrespectful.'

“Atmosphere’s turning” – A video emerges of the amount of Newcastle fans who took to walk out after Bournemouth score a 85th minute winner. Marcus Tavernier put the Cherries ahead 32 minutes in, William Osula levelled for Newcastle from close range following VAR check with just over 20 minutes left of the second half to […] The post “ATMOSPHERE’S TURNING” – Newcastle fans walk out after Bournemouth score 85th minute winner appeared first on Fan Banter.

Newcastle United suffered a third consecutive Premier League defeat against AFC Bournemouth on Saturday, with Eddie Howe under mounting pressure

Antonio Conte delivered one of his more revealing post-match addresses after Napoli’s chastening home defeat...

Some interesting comments from this BBC Sport pundit on Eddie Howe and Newcastle United. Chris Sutton speaking as United prepare for their 53rd match of the season. Bournemouth the visitors... You can click here to read the full article.

By: Ben Dixon This afternoon, Massimiliano Allegri held his pre-match press conference ahead of Hellas Verona vs. AC Milan and there were several talking points. It has been an interesting run from Allegri in recent weeks. Considering the recent links to the Italian national team job, the Italian has been box office in his press conferences. Even when […] The post Allegri discusses support from Milan management, ‘needed booing’ for Leao and Champions League hopes appeared first on SempreMilan.

The pressure is quietly building around Thomas Tuchel as the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins. The pressure is quietly building around Thomas Tuchel as the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins. England may have cruised through qualification, but doubts linger, and the scrutiny surrounding the manager’s methods is only intensifying. For the national team, the situation feels delicate. England has shown moments of control and authority, yet recent performances have left questions unanswered, particularly about balance and identity under Tuchel’s leadership. The Three Lions’ qualification campaign was close to flawless on paper. The team won all eight matches in their group without conceding a single goal, underlining defensive discipline and efficiency. However, those numbers tell only part of the story. Under the German boss, England has struggled to convince in key moments, particularly in friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, where performances lacked cohesion and attacking sharpness. The challenge ahead is far from straightforward. England has been drawn into a difficult group alongside Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. This group has already been labeled one of the toughest in the tournament. REAL MADRID PLAYERS, WORLD CUP SCHEDULE (All times CET) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England – Group L June 17th, 22:00 – England vs Croatia 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇭🇷 June 23rd, 22:00 – England vs Ghana 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇭 June 27th, 23:00 – England vs Panama 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇵🇦 pic.twitter.com/xH9wk4PcB8 — Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) April 1, 2026 Croatia brings experience and pedigree, while Ghana and Panama offer unpredictability and physical intensity. For Tuchel, this context raises the stakes. Any tactical uncertainty or lack of cohesion could quickly be exposed on the biggest stage. Hoeness reveals how Kompany is better than Tuchel It is in this tense build-up that criticism from Uli Hoeness has added another layer of concern. Speaking publicly, the Bayern figure delivered a sharp assessment of Tuchel’s time at the German club. “Two things are important,” Hoeness began by explaining in the Auf eine weiss-blaue Tasse podcast. “This coach [Vincent Kmpany] makes every player better. And I’ve never seen him conduct a press conference where he said: I need a left-back, I need a right-back, as was the case under Tuchel.” The 74-year-old honorary Bayern president also questioned Tuchel’s approach to accountability, claiming: “When the team didn’t play well, he never questioned himself; it was always the team’s fault.” Hoeness highlights issues in player treatment and trust The critique went deeper, touching on Tuchel’s man-management. Hoeness pointed to specific examples involving players, including comments about individuals that were seen as dismissive or overly critical. “That right-back isn’t working, Kimmich isn’t a good player… I can’t use him at all,” Hoeness recalled, referencing Tuchel’s reported remarks about members of the squad. He also shared a striking anecdote: “He once asked Josip Stanisic if he could speak German, even though he was born here.” For Hoeness, such moments reflected deeper issues in communication and connection within the team. The ex-forward also highlighted the coach’s repeated public requests for new signings, arguing that it created unnecessary pressure on the squad structure. The former Bayern Munich boss frequently demanded reinforcements in key positions, particularly in defensive midfield, which he felt was missing a “holding six.” He contrasted this with a more development-focused approach under Vincent Kompany, suggesting a philosophical divide in squad management. The implication was clear: Tuchel’s methods, in Hoeness’ view, leaned too heavily on external fixes rather than internal solutions. Thomas Tuchel, Head Coach of England, reacts What it means for England The timing of these comments is significant. As Tuchel prepares to finalize his squad, questions about his leadership style are resurfacing at a critical moment. England’s recent history has been one of near misses, reaching major finals without lifting a trophy. Now, with expectations high once again, the margin for error is slim. The concern is not purely about tactics. It is about whether Tuchel can foster unity, manage big personalities, and maintain trust within the dressing room when pressure peaks.

Everton boss David Moyes says he has sympathy for his struggling city rival Arne Slot - but insists he is 'not having' the Liverpool head coach using refereeing decisions as an excuse.

CHELSEA are set to be the defining game of Manchester United’s season and Michael Carrick’s future as boss. Had the Red Devils beaten Leeds last Monday, they would have rocked up at Stamford Bridge on Saturday sitting ten points clear of the sixth-place Blues. But the 2-1 defeat means Chelsea have reason for optimism, especially...

There is reportedly some tension brewing inside Anfield amid uncertainty over Arne Slot’s position as Liverpool manager. The Reds have just been knocked out of the Champions League, losing 4-0 on aggregate to PSG to confirm that their season will finish trophyless. As fans now look ahead and prepare for buying Everton vs Liverpool tickets […] The post “Tension” at Liverpool as key board figures split over Arne Slot future appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Newcastle face Bournemouth on Saturday with the manager under increasing pressure at St James’ Park Eddie Howe has reason to believe that April really is the cruellest month. This time last year Newcastle’s manager was hospitalised with pneumonia and, 12 months later, he can barely switch on a radio or glance at a newspaper without receiving yet another reminder he is “under pressure”. As fans and pundits debate whether Cesc Fàbregas, Xabi Alonso, Andoni Iraola, Oliver Glasner or AN Other might perform a superior job, one thing is clear: Howe has six games to reassure Newcastle’s hierarchy that he remains the right man to lead his 14th-placed team through what promises to be a significant summer rebuild.

Former Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre has suggested Manchester City have the edge in the Premier League title race at the moment. The Frenchman, who won four Premier League titles during his time at Manchester United, and who also spent two seasons at Arsenal, admits he’d rather be in the Man City dressing room right now. […] The post Ex-Arsenal star admits Man City have “massive advantage” and makes claim about Arteta’s future appeared first on CaughtOffside.

A previous Liverpool manager was sacked after a disappointing result at Everton and Arne Slot knows he needs a fighting performance and a win at Hill Dickinson Stadium

By: Oliver Fisher Simone Inzaghi’s first season at Al-Hilal is turning into a nightmare. He could soon end up back in Serie A, with AC Milan not entirely ruled out. As Calciomercato.com report, Inzaghi is under severe pressure. In the league, Al-Hilal have squandered a seven-point lead against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr and now find themselves five points behind […] The post CM: Simone Inzaghi could return to Serie A – why Milan may become a concrete option appeared first on SempreMilan.

Interesting to read through these BBC Sport ‘neutrals’ comments, following on from Newcastle United losing 2-1 at Crystal Palace. Sunday afternoon’s defeat leaving United in no man’s land in the... You can click here to read the full article.

Troy Deeney has hit back at Arsenal supporters who have called on Mikel Arteta to drop Martin Zubimendi after the 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth

Marco Silva Issues Clear Warning to Liverpool Ahead of Anfield Clash Liverpool head into a crucial Premier League fixture against Fulham under growing scrutiny, with recent results raising questions about consistency under Arne Slot. A run of three straight defeats has disrupted momentum, yet expectation around the club remains unchanged. At Anfield, the demand is […] The post Marco Silva shares his thoughts on Liverpool’s recent struggles appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Liverpool’s next Premier League match could be pivotal in deciding the future of the club on and off the field. Steven Gerrard told talkSPORT that the clash with Fulham may hold the key to th…

Eddie Howe must work out how to get the best out of Newcastle’s club-record signing Nick Woltemade. But if he can’t, it could mean Howe is out of a job at the end of the season. Howe ha…

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has sent Arsenal a brutal Premier League title warning ahead as the Gunners look to fend off Man City's challenge at the top

Liverpool are not planning to sack Arne Slot and want him in place for the start of next season

Gabby Agbonlahor has given a damning assessment of Liverpool’s current predicament after their latest defeat. The Reds were beaten 2-0 by Paris Saint-Germain in France on Wednesday night. Arn…

How Mikel Arteta treasured this win. All the tension that had built up in the Arsenal manager after devastating defeats in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup was suddenly released in the moment that Kai Havertz calmly slotted home from fellow substitute Gabriel Martinelli’s cross in the first minute of injury time and he set off on a celebration charge down the touchline, fists pumping. He had been a frustrated presence until then as Arsenal put in another anxious performance against a ­spirited Sporting side who could have established a precious lead ahead of next week’s second leg in north ­London if they had taken their chances. But having scored in the last round against his former club Bayer Leverkusen, once again it was Havertz who edged Arsenal closer to the last four for only the fourth time in their history.

Steven Gerrard says he’d love to see Luis Diaz make a sensational return to Liverpool. The winger proved decisive for Bayern Munich by scoring his side’s opener in Tuesday’s 2-1 Champio…

Steven Gerrard doesn’t want Arne Slot to lose his job, but the next three games have him worried for the manager’s position. Liverpool’s iconic ex-captain has been touted as a pot…

IAN LADYMAN: As was evidenced at Manchester City on Saturday, Slot now presides over a group of players no longer willing or able to consistently do the very basics of the game for him.

Slot, Man City and FA Cup Fallout: Liverpool Facing Defining Moment Arne Slot’s tenure at Liverpool was never supposed to hinge on a single cup run, yet the fallout from the FA Cup has sharpened scrutiny in a way few anticipated. As reported by The Athletic, the Dutchman’s position is not immediately under threat, but […] The post James Pearce: FA Cup shocker a symptom of Slot’s Liverpool decline appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Gary Lineker believes Mikel Arteta has shown signs of 'panicking' in recent weeks but still expects Arsenal to win the Premier League.

FSG wants to give Slot the chance to put things right next season, but the manner of the defeat to City should set alarm bells ringing

Pressure will only intensify on Liverpool manager Arne Slot after his side were knocked out of the FA Cup following a 4-0 defeat to Manchester City.

Eddie Howe is likely to have as big a say on his future as the Newcastle hierarchy, talkSPORT understands. Magpies chief executive David Hopkinson has raised serious doubts over Howe’s position by …

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On this episode of The Cooligans, the boys debate whether winning at all costs is hurting the beauty of Arsenal’s football despite their results, and whether title contenders should be held to a higher stylistic standard. Manchester United fan Matty FC joins to discuss the club’s recent bounce under Michael Carrick and whether it’s the start of a real turnaround or just a temporary lift. Plus, we predict which young striker could be the next superstar in Europe alongside Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé, and break down why Brazil may be heading into the 2026 World Cup with more questions than answers—even with Carlo Ancelotti at the helm.

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Big Weekend Preview returns as Rog and Rory Smith look ahead to the Premier League weekend. They start at Elland Road, where league leading Arsenal face Leeds amid mounting pressure after missed chances to pull clear in the title race. Then it’s off to Anfield, where defending champions Liverpool host Newcastle with Arne Slot under scrutiny. Finally, Manchester United welcome Fulham in Michael Carrick’s first match as a clear favorite. Can Carrick keep the magic going after stunning upsets of Manchester City and Arsenal? Plus, score predictions and one more big thing to watch across the weekend. Want to be featured on our next episode? Submit your questions here: https://mibcourage.co/BWPy Football is better with Friends. Join our Discord Community for conversation with fellow GFOPs, live match day chat, and to speak with Rog directly: https://discord.gg/DDDUcNWFHE Come see us LIVE in Houston! Tickets available here: https://mibcourage.co/467DD3y Pre-order Rog's new book "We Are the World (Cup)" now!: https://mibcourage.co/4brQpgG See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest as Manchester United shock Arsenal to move into the top 4 of the Premier League. Glorious Matheus Cunha strike. Patrick Dorgu's thunderbolt. Arsenal's goal-scoring worries. Arteta on the pressure of the Arsenal crowd. Michael Carrick on a whirlwind few weeks. Roy Keane on who should be in the United hot-seat full time. Patrick Vieira on Arsenal's title credentials. Martin O'Neill on a strong Celtic showing. Eddie Howe on Bruno Guimaraes' fitness and his hopeful comeback. Unai Emery on chasing Manchester City and Arsenal. A good day for Nottingham Forest. David Moyes on the striking options at Everton. And Evan Ferguson an unused substitute for Roma in their draw with AC Milan. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Welcome back to The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. We start with the biggest talking point as Paul Scholes is challenged on his criticism of Lisandro Martínez, sparking a heated debate about pundit responsibility and whether players are judged too harshly. The focus then shifts to the title race as Arsenal continue to fly and Manchester City look to close the gap. Arsenal fan Matt backs his side’s chances and makes the case for Declan Rice as a Ballon d’Or contender, while questions are also asked about Pep Guardiola and City’s tough January. We also look at Manchester United, where Michael Carrick is in the spotlight, and debate whether he could earn a permanent role, plus where Bruno Fernandes ranks among the club’s greats. Elsewhere, managerial pressure builds across the league with Chelsea, Spurs, Palace and West Ham all under discussion as fans give their views. Are pundits too harsh on players? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Overlap. 00:00 Intro 11:29 Arsenal are now title favourites 25:07 Manchester City's Recent Struggles 31:17 Carrick’s instant impact 40:03 Is Bruno Fernandes in United’s top 10 players of all time? 43:25 Rory’s Rosenior Rant 59:58 Thomas Frank and Spurs’ issues 01:08:05 Liverpool and Arne Slot 01:22:43 Crystal Palace and Glasner 01:26:50 West Ham's Relegation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal charge six points clear at the top of the table, do they already have one hand on the Premier League trophy? With Manchester City dropping points in two of their last three games and Erling Haaland now goalless in three, are they becoming too reliant on their star striker? Gary, Micah and Al also dive into Ruben Amorim’s post-match press conference, where the United boss appeared to take a subtle dig at the club’s owners. Is patience wearing thin, and could time already be running out for Amorim at Old Trafford? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/football. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo’s got the Euro crew alongside him for a dive into the wild and wonderful world of football from across the continent… We start in Italy, where the title race took yet more twists and turns as Milan and Napoli both dropped points to allow Inter to take top spot. Plus - Fiorentina’s plight deepens after their latest defeat leaves them eight points from safety in Serie A. Over in Germany, Bayern had a scare as they were staring down the barrel of defeat to bottom of the table Mainz, before - of course - Harry Kane stepped up to convert a penalty and take a point back to Munich… and somehow still manage to extend their lead at the top of the Bundesliga table! And in La Liga - Real Madrid picked up a precious three points at Alaves with Xabi Alonso’s job reportedly on the line. But Barcelona stay four points clear after Raphinha’s double made it seven wins in a row for the league leaders. All that plus ground-hopping recommendations, favourite insults, private emails - and emotional goodbyes. Produced by Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend - but first, an announcement (00.35) • PART 2: Serie A review - Inter take advantage as Fiorentina despair deepens (14.30) • PART 3: Bundesliga review - Kane strikes late, Jobe sees red (30.50) • PART 4: Ligue 1 review - Lens top for Christmas, not so nice for Nice (42.50) • PART 5: La Liga review - Alonso safe… for now - while Espanyol impress (44.30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The long term future of Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid and the potential implications of the new financial rules for the Premier League were discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast… This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Reuben Pinder & Abhishek Raj and is produced by Steve Hankey. Angel Martinez / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images 00:00 - The first, official & sanctioned intro 03:08 - Another unsanctioned intro 06:43 - Reuben has seen the Saipan film 11:00 - We discuss other football films 12:56 - 12 minutes in, there is some football 13:00 - Xabi Alonso under pressure at Real Madrid 18:20 - Is the Galactico era over? 23:40 - From Superstars to Systems 27:00 - Tourists & films in London 27:50 - Back to Real Madrid 31:08 - An advert motherf***er 31:11 - New Premier League spending rules 33:20 - What has changed and why? 40:45 - Why did clubs not anchor their tops to their bottoms? 42:53 - How will this affect your club? 49:00 - Will this help Premier League clubs remain financially healthy? 51:40 - Which footballers would make the best accountants? 53:10 - Jon is back on his bulls**t 53:45 - The issue with pinning against revenue 55:50 - back to anchoring Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from the Champions League matches last night plus a look ahead to the games this evening. Arne Slot on a possible Salah return. Xabi Alonso feeling the Spanish heat. Thomas Frank on a positive Spurs showing. Will Leo Messi make the World Cup? And where could Evan Ferguson end up next? Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

A loss at home and three red cards, will Xabi Alonso even make it to the end of the week? Reports in Spain suggest he could be out the door if Real Madrid don’t beat Manchester City in the Champions League. Can he turn things around for Los Blancos? After Ferran Torres’ hat-trick vs Real Betis, who is Barcelona’s first choice Number 9? Gary & Alex also break down Villarreal’s impressive six-game winning streak in La Liga and discuss whether the Yellow Submarine are genuine title contenders Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at: therestisfootball.com https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David & James discuss Mo Salah's incredible interview following Liverpool's 3-3 draw at Leeds, where Salah was named as a substitute for the third time in a week. Have we seen The Egyptian King in a red shirt for the final time? Most will hope not, but can a relationship with Arne Slot that appears strained be mended? There's reflection on events leading up to Saturday, analysis of what Salah actually said, and the reaction to it, including how Slot handed last night's press conference in Milan and Jamie Carragher's comments on Monday Night Football. There's balance in the debate with criticism of his comments, but also a search as to why he may have felt compelled to speak out. Could it be that Liverpool want Salah out and he knows it? And what happens next? Not just for Salah, but for Slot as well... Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Clash of the Correspondents, Manchester United v Bournemouth with Alex Trembath and Neil Grover Today on Patreon: UCL Fantasy MD6 Preview (all Patrons) & Tot & Ham (BT) The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can be found via this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/145335240 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Where throughout December all Patrons will have access to the next tier level above! More details here... https://www.patreon.com/posts/144662890 Follow James on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Suj on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/sujanshah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/claytsAFC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow David on Twitter/x: https://x.com/PlanetFPLHunter Follow Nico on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/nico_semedo Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like us on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #Salah #LFC #Liverpool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How many trophies can Mikel Arteta and Arsenal win this season — and are they now the best team in Europe? Enzo Maresca’s tactics shine as Chelsea thump Barcelona, but have Hansi Flick’s ultra-aggressive high-line tactics finally been found out? Meanwhile, Liverpool are in freefall. They’ve lost 9 of their last 12 games — so what on earth has gone wrong at Anfield? And is Arne Slot already under pressure and at risk of losing his job? Gary, Alan & Micah also break down Pep Guardiola making 10 changes from the weekend, only to see Manchester City fall to Bayer Leverkusen. Are City genuinely in danger of missing out on automatic qualification to the Champions League knockout stage? Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/football.Introducing Save Your WayTM from Hotels.com. Get instant savings now with Member Prices, or bank as rewards for later. Learn more at hotels.com/product/save-your-way-uk/It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com.https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_ctaFor more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices