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West Ham are ready to move on from Konstantinos Mavropanos, placing a €30m price tag on the Greek centre-back for the upcoming summer window. According to Sky Deutschland, several clubs, including a few from the Bundesliga, have already reached out to express interest, and the 28-year-old is reportedly open to the move. How did the Mavropanos […] The post West Ham Ready To Sell This Defender For €30m: Why Should They Hold On To That Price? appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

Roberto De Zerbi could only watch in stunned silence. The Italian had been a crucible of emotions as Tottenham tried to hold out against his former club after Xavi Simons scored the goal that looked like ending their long wait for a victory. But football is capable of providing the cruellest twists and Georginio Rutter’s late dramatic equaliser must have felt like a dagger to the heart for De Zerbi and the Tottenham fans. The draw leaves Spurs marooned in the relegation zone having failed to win in the league in 2026 and it is 15 games since they last achieved that feat. Fail to beat the bottom side Wolves next week and they will have matched the worst winless run in their history. De Zerbi was right to point to the positives afterwards even if the preposterous prospect of this magnificent stadium hosting Championship football next season is growing by the day. Victory for West Ham against Crystal Palace on Monday night would leave them four points from safety and almost needing a miracle.

Wolves need to win against Leeds if they are to keep their slim hopes of escaping relegation alive.

Newcastle United are reportedly open to offers for Yoane Wissa in the upcoming transfer window. This is a surprising stance from the Magpies, as the 29-year-old only arrived at St James’ Park last summer in a deal worth £55 million. According to the i Paper, Newcastle are in the market for a specialist striker and […]

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West Ham United have weathered one of the most turbulent Premier League campaigns in recent memory. This 2025–26 season marks the club’s 131st year, and while it’s their 14th straight run in the top flight, survival, not celebration, is all anyone is talking about at the London Stadium. Nuno Espirito Santo stepped in late September 2025 […] The post Nuno Sounds The Alarm For West Ham Ahead Of Crystal Palace Clash: Are They Genuine Survivors Now? appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

Milan are not expected to use their option to buy Niclas Fullkrug outright from West...

The latest Premier League TV selections have been announced by TNT and Sky Sports for the months of April and May. The deadline has come for a batch of TV picks to be made, so that clubs can inform match going supporters, who have to sort out tickets and travel arrangements. There had been plenty […] The post Latest Premier League TV selections announced for April and May appeared first on Fan Banter.

Mohammed Kudus was not available to Roberto De Zerbi for his first Spurs game in charge

Sunderland have unearthed a number of top-class stars in the Premier League this season.

In a recent report on Substack, journalist Simon Phillips claimed that Chelsea are keeping a keen eye on West Ham United star Jarrod Bowen. It is understood that the Blues are eyeing a move to secure the services of the English speedster this summer. Bowen’s Impressive Form In English Football Bowen has enjoyed an up-and-down […] The post Chelsea Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This West Ham United Star: What Will He Bring To Stamford Bridge? appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool have shortlisted West Ham United attacker Jarrod Bowen as one of the options ahead of the transfer window. With Mohamed Salah leaving the club at the end of the season and Hugo Ekitike suffering a long term injury that is expected to keep him out of action for this year, the […] The post Liverpool target attacker from London club as they deal with Salah and Ekitike headache appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Juventus have decided to delay any decision regarding the future of Dusan Vlahovic, opening the door for Milan to… The post Milan given Vlahovic boost as Juventus postpone negotiations appeared first on Juvefc.com.

Prediction: Crystal Palace to win 2-1 Best Odds: 15/2 Bookmaker: Zetbet Crystal Palace and West Ham United will lock horns with each other in the Premier League next week. The London derby between the Eagles and the Hammers will be held at Selhurst Park and is scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK next Monday. […] The post Prediction: Crystal Palace vs West Ham United appeared first on Soccer News.

Daniel Farke says his team are working hard to prove the old saying ‘Leeds are falling apart again’ wrong this season, following two big wins in the FA Cup and Premier League. Leeds produced two important victories in the space of eight days, with their quarter-final triumph over West Ham in the FA Cup followed […] The post ´Leeds are falling apart again´ – Farke seeking to end narrative this season appeared first on Soccer News.

Gary Neville labelled Tottenham as a “concoction of misfits” and feels they are “nowhere near” some of their relegation rivals. Results went against Spurs on matchday 32 in the Premier League, and they now find themselves in the bottom three with just six games left. West Ham’s 4-0 win over lowly Wolves on Friday sent […] The post Neville fears deeply for Tottenham´s ´misfits´ in relegation fight appeared first on Soccer News.

One of the biggest shocks to come from the Premier League this season is the relegation battle that looks destined to go down to the final game of the season. And the odds have never been lower for…

By: Oliver Fisher The topic of transfer regrets is always an interesting one, with AC Milan and Juventus in the crosshairs of the media this time. Milan decided that they needed to sign a striker in the winter transfer window, given the poor output from their existing forwards to that point. Massimiliano Allegri asked for a target man, […] The post Giornale: Milan and Juventus left with regret as Roma enjoy €25m Malen bargain appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher After a disappointing few months at the club so far, AC Milan seem to have already made a call on Niclas Füllkrug’s future. In the build-up to the winter transfer window there was a lot of talk about Milan acquiring a striker, and they confirmed the signing of Füllkrug on an initial loan deal from West […] The post Romano: Striker set for West Ham return after Milan stint with €5m decision made appeared first on SempreMilan.

Leeds landed a stunning win at Manchester United to give their Premier League survival hopes a huge boost whilst results for West Ham and Nottingham Forest has seen Tottenham finally slip into the relegation zone

Leeds have put survival very much in their own hands following a monumental win at Man Utd, as a delve into the history books shows exactly what they, West Ham, Forest and Spurs must all do to avoid the drop

Spurs went down 1-0 to Sunderland in Roberto De Zerbi's first game in charge on Sunday afternoon, officially cementing their spot in the relegation zone after West Ham beat Wolves on Friday.

Roberto De Zerbi’s tenure in charge of Tottenham Hotspur got off to a dismal start as they were beaten 1-0 by Sunderland on Sunday. After a goalless first-half, Nordi Mukiele’s goal put the Black Cats in front at The Stadium of Light, and the hosts held on to secure all three points. Spurs had started […]

West Ham United coach Nuno Espirito Santo said his side took a "big step" toward Premier League survival after dropping Spurs into the Premier League relegation zone.

West Ham United 4-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Doubles from Konstantinos Mavropanos and Taty Castellanos help the Hammers to climb out of the bottom three

Tottenham Hotspur have slipped further towards an unprecedented Premier League relegation after West Ham smashed Wolves 4-0. Doubles from Konstantinos Mavropanos and Valentin Castellanos gave the H…

Nuno Espírito Santo has given an update on Crysencio Summerville ahead of West Ham’s Premier League clash with Wolves tonight.

LUTV's Bryn Law joins us on The West Stand to look ahead to Mondays game at Old Trafford and talks us through a mammoth job commentating on the FA Cup quarter final. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tsb · Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester United have not played Champions League football in nearly three years. Meanwhile, West Ham United have been Premier League ever-presents since promotion in 2012. However, seeing Arsenal…

PREMIER LEAGUE: Arsenal's quadruple dreams up in smoke - more disappointment to come? Liverpool gets belt-to-assed by City and clock is running out for Arne Slot. Weekend preview featuring critical battles at top (City/Chelsea) and bottom (Leeds, Forest, Spurs and Hammies) of table. HALFTIME: What If - you controlled Christian Pulisic's social life... do you want him going into the World Cup single and hungry or booed up and comfortable? ROUND THE WORLD: Champions League chatter plus the spiciest ML Minute yet STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

After a 39-year absence, Leeds are back in the FA Cup semi-finals, with supporters dreaming of a major trophy after a dramatic win over West Ham.

West Ham United survive a penalty scare against Leeds United after Max Kilman collides with Anton Stach after the German midfielder had already got his shot away.

They overcame West Ham to advance to the last four.

The Premier League must introduce relegation play-offs – more excitement is needed at the bottom of the table. That’s the view of legendary talkSPORT broadcaster Adrian Durham, who call…

Welcome back to another episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. In this episode, former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given joins Jamie Carragher on the sofa alongside some of the biggest fan channels in the country to talk all things football. We begin with the title race, which is heating up as we approach a blockbuster end to the Premier League season. Can Manchester City catch Arsenal, or will the Gunners finally get the job done? Attention then turns to the bottom of the table, with Spurs edging closer to the drop. The club have turned to Roberto De Zerbi to try and save their season, but can he turn things around? We also hear from West Ham and Aston Villa, who still have everything to play for. The Hammers remain in the relegation battle, while Villa continue their push for Champions League qualification. Liverpool and Manchester United are next under the spotlight. Where does Mo Salah rank among the Premier League’s all-time greats, and would a call from Luis Enrique be too good to turn down at Old Trafford? Looking ahead, the panel discuss the FA Cup and who could lift the trophy, before turning to Scotland as fans from Hearts, Celtic and Rangers join the debate with the SPL race going down to the wire. What is your club playing for as we reach the end of the season? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode! 00:00 - Intro 12:08 - Saka Criticism Debate 21:30 - Microsoft Copilot Time Added On Quiz 29:02 - Who Wins The Title 37:13 - Relegation Fight Reality 44:26 - Are Spurs Going Down? 46:20 - West Ham Relegation Fears 54:17 - Emery and PSR 01:04:53 - Salah All Time XI 01:08:52 - Given on Lammens 01:18:09 - FA Cup Quarter Final Predictions 01:19:59 - SPL Title Race Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2025/26 FA Cup final is already on the horizon and the remaining teams will be setting their sights on a trip to Wembley. Last year’s final saw Crystal Palace win their first ever trophy …

Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. This week, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper are joined by an extraudinary guest - Clyde Best. An absolute pioneer to the game, born in Bermuda, Clyde would become one of the first black players in First Division football in England. His new film, ‘Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story’ will be shown for a week at Sadler’s Wells East from 25th March. In this episode, Clyde recounts arriving in England as a teenager, getting lost at West Ham station and being taken in by the Charles family. He reflects on his rise at West Ham, getting his debut against Arsenal under Ron Greenwood in 1969 and playing alongside the likes of Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters. Clyde talks of the his Bermuda upbringing, national team breakthrough and the influence that his father had on him. Best reflects on being one of the first prominent black players in English football, enduring racist abuse and an acid-attack threat and playing against Pelé. He also discusses NASL moves to Tampa Bay and Portland Timbers and the inspiration he provided players such as Ian Wright. 01:29 Lost at Heathrow 03:23 The Charles Family 06:59 Bermuda Beginnings 10:20 West Ham Dream 13:20 Ron Greenwood Impact 15:22 Fast Track Debut 18:35 Breaking Barriers 24:06 Facing Racism 31:03 Scoring Against Pelé 35:20 Leaving West Ham for the NASL 37:17 American Soccer Showmanship 43:01 Legacy as a Pioneer 46:57 Honorary Doctorate 49:44 His love for West Ham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Irish camp, plus a look back at yesterday's action in the EFL Cup final and the Premier League. Republic of Ireland report a full squad fitness ahead of their crucial World Cup playoff against Czechia in Prague. Assistant coach John O'Shea provides a positive update as preparations ramp up. Key players including Caoimhin Kelleher, Nathan Collins and Seamus Coleman have all arrived in camp. Extensive Off The Ball coverage planned, with live commentary and fan content from Prague. Drogheda United remove Joanna Byrne as co-chair following a breakdown in trust with owners Trivela Group. Benjamin Boycott steps in as sole chairperson while the club searches for replacements. Manchester City win their 9th EFL Cup with a 2–0 victory over Arsenal at Wembley. Nico O'Reilly scores both goals in a standout performance. Manager Pep Guardiola hails the club’s strength after another trophy win. Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to use the defeat as motivation for remaining competitions. Tottenham Hotspur slide closer to relegation after a 3–0 loss to Nottingham Forest. Forest boost survival hopes and continue strong form under Vitor Pereira. Sunderland complete a dramatic league double over Newcastle United with a last-minute derby win. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe calls the defeat worse than their heavy loss to FC Barcelona. Harvey Barnes set for an England recall after strong form, rejecting interest from Scotland. Racism incident mars the derby, with Sunderland’s Lutsharel Geertruida receiving support after alleged abuse. Aston Villa beat West Ham United to move into the top four. Trent Alexander-Arnold dropped by Real Madrid for lateness, while missing out on England selection. Celtic fall to defeat against Dundee United, leaving them off the title pace. Pop star Chappell Roan apologises after an incident involving Jorginho’s daughter and her security team. Listen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland’s crucial Word Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne from this Thursday at 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App. Eoin Sheahan will be broadcasting live from the stadium ahead of kick-off at 7-45pm, where he will be joined by a range of special guests. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

After a surprising week of Champions League football, The Soccer Sharps turn their attention to domestic European league action. Hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan preview some of the biggest weekend matches in La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and English Premier League soccer. This episode is packed with expert analysis, unique data points, match previews, and betting tips. The podcast closes out with Devin and Jordan sharing all of their Official Plays for the weekend. 00:00 Introduction 02:45 Chelsea vs Newcastle United 08:47 West Ham United vs Manchester City 16:29 Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur 23:13 Barcelona vs Sevilla 28:28 Real Betis vs Celta Vigo 31:34 Como vs Roma 34:36 Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich 39:41 TSG Hoffenheim vs VfL Wolfsburg 42:13 VfB Stuttgart vs RB Leipzig 46:46 Official Plays 👉 Drop your picks in the comments! 👍 Like this video and subscribe to the channel so you never miss a winner! 📈 Let’s crush these plays and make some money together! ⚽ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ 👀 VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing 📧 EMAIL US: [email protected] ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ✅ X: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ TikTok: thesoccersharps ✅ Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James is joined by Duncan Alexander, Dan Kilpatrick and Natalie Gedra to discuss Tuesday night's Champions League action. Spurs' capitulation goes nuclear in Madrid with Igor Tudor giving keeper Antonín Kinský his Champions League debut, only for him to concede 3 in 15 minutes and get subbed off, with Spurs going on to lose 5-2 to Atletico. What next for the North London club in freefall? Liverpool also had a difficult night losing 1-0 in a raucous Istanbul and Newcastle came so close to a famous win over Barca, conceding a penalty in the final seconds. Meanwhile Olise shone as Bayern hit 6 at Atalanta. Plus brawls in Brazil and the FA Cup quarter-final draw. Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Rundown of the results (0.40) • PART 2: Atletico 5-2 Spurs (07.25) • PART 3a: Atalanta 1-6 Bayern (21.55) • PART 3b: Newcastle 1-1 Barca (26.45) • PART 3c: Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool (30.20) • PART 4a: West Ham into the FA Cup QFs (34.47) • PART 4b: Brawl in Brazil (39.10) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of the FAI Strategy plan, the pathways plan, action in the League of Ireland, the FA Cup and a look ahead to tonight's Champions League action. FAI CEO David Courell tells David Wilson the latest update around the Israel game, and what the vision is for the FAI over the next four years. Shelbourne FC surrender a two-goal lead as Shamrock Rovers FC fight back for a 2–2 draw in the League of Ireland Premier Division clash at Tolka Park. Early goals from Harry Wood and John Martin put Shels in control before Rovers hit back. John McGovern and Dylan Watts level the game as the Hoops salvage a point. Reaction from managers Stephen Bradley and Joey O'Brien after a dramatic Dublin derby. Preview of our live commentary as St Patrick's Athletic FC host Drogheda United FC at Richmond Park. West Ham United FC reach the FA Cup quarter-finals after a penalty shoot-out win over Brentford FC. Managers Nuno Espírito Santo and Keith Andrews react to a dramatic cup tie and a controversial Panenka attempt. Quarter-final draw details as Chelsea FC face Port Vale FC while Manchester City FC meet Liverpool FC. Arne Slot expects a “wall of sound” in Istanbul as Liverpool face Galatasaray SK in the UEFA Champions League. Big European nights also for Newcastle United FC against FC Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur FC away to Atlético Madrid. Kevin Kilbane joins the Football Show to discuss online abuse in football and the importance of staying in the Premier League. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe discuss Arsenal's hard fought win against Chelsea and recap match week 28 of the Premier League. #NBCSports #PremierLeague #Arsenal #TottenhamHotspur (0:00) - Welcome to The 2 Robbies Podcast (0:50) - Arsenal relies on set pieces once again to get past Chelsea (19:43) - Manchester City continue to put pressure on title race (26:09) - Tudor and Tottenham Hotspur continue to struggle (34:10) - Round up of remaining results; Manchester United 2-1 Crystal Palace, Wolves 2-0 Aston Villa, Liverpool 5-2 West Ham United, Burnley 3-4 Brentford, Newcastle United 2-3 Everton, Brighton 2-1 Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth 1-1 Sunderland » Subscribe to NBC Sports: https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports?sub_confirmation=1 » Watch the Premier League live on Peacock: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Get Premier League news on NBC Sports: https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league NBC Sports Group serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. NBC Sports is an established leader in the sports media landscape with an unparalleled collection of sports properties that include the Olympics, NFL, Premier League, Big Ten, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, the Kentucky Derby, Tour de France and many more. Subscribe to our channel for the latest sporting news and highlights! The Premier League across NBC Sports Group launched in 2013 with their biggest and broadest programming commitment to-date in the United States. With live multi-platform coverage of all 380 games, analysis from best-in-class talent and extensive surrounding coverage all week long, NBC Sports Group has become the ultimate destination for new and existing Premier League fans. The Premier League maintains strong and consistent reach across NBC, USA Network, CNBC, and NBC Sports Group’s live streaming products, led by the biggest stars and most prestigious teams in the world. Visit NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com Find NBC Sports on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBCSports Follow NBC Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nbcsports Follow NBC Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbcsports/ https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/sunday-night-football https://nbcsports.com/motors/nascar https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league Can Arsenal keep winning ugly? Tough times For Tudor | The 2 Robbies Podcast (FULL) | NBC Sports https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports

In this clip from The Player Rankings show, Ste and Eroll discuss Hugo Ekitike's performance in Liverpool's 5-2 win against West Ham United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry Winter sits down with Qatar head coach Julen Lopetegui to discuss the World Cup, keeping Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United in the Premier League, and returning to England… Julen Lopetegui is a curious head coach to evaluate. He gets criticised at times, didn’t last long at West Ham United last season, yet left […]

Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. In this first part of a two-part special on football hooliganism, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper are joined by special guest Cass Pennant - former West Ham United Inter City Firm member who later became an author and film producer. They discuss director Ian Stuttard (known as “Butch”) and his 1985 groundbreaking documentary 'Hooligan', which challenged the stereotype of hooligans. Cass explains how Stuttard earned access by spending months with the ICF without a camera, building trust, and later filming from inside the action. The episode also covers the Thatcher-era context, the film’s controversial release and its wider impact on how 'firms' were understood. We finish the episode with Cass reflecting on Stuttard’s wider documentary career, their later partnership in a production company, and Stuttard’s lasting legacy. Join us next week for the history of football hooliganism. You can listen to this episode ad-free over on our Patreon - Follow the link here - or go to Patreon.com and search for It Was What It Was. You will also get access to our World Cup countdown, magazine retrospectives and bonus episodes as well as a monthly Q&A with Rob and Jonathan. 00:38 Introducing Cass Pennant and the Documentary 03:21 How Ian Stuttard Got Access to the ICF 11:08 Trust Test: A Year With No Camera 15:28 1985 Context: Thatcher’s Britain, Youth Culture, and Misread ‘Casuals’ 24:19 Inside the Footage: Street Fighting, Early Video Cameras, and Codes of Conduct 26:23 Butch’s War-Correspondent Mindset 33:22 Back in the Studio: How ‘Hooligan’ Got Its Unfiltered Authenticity 34:02 Pre-Broadcast Panic: Calls to Ban the Film & Fears of Copycats 40:18 From Gangs to ‘Firms’ 45:33 Inside Whitehall: Giving Evidence to the Popplewell Inquiry 54:59 Why It Faded: Fans Wanting Out, Politics, Policing & the Premier League Era 58:42 Stuttard's Legacy: Funeral Reflections, Final Bucket List Match & Lasting Impact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Reuben Pinder for company after an action-packed Matchday 25 in the Premier League. Man City looked to be crashing out of the title race thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai’s outrageous free-kick. But late goals from Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland keep the gap to leaders Arsenal at 6 points. What was going on with City’s disallowed 3rd goal? And what’s going on with Liverpool who stay 6th? Man United make it 4 wins out of 4 under Michael Carrick with a 2-0 win against Spurs, for whom Cristian Romero receives the 6th red card of his Tottenham career. It was a great weekend for West Ham at the bottom who beat Burnley while Nottingham Forest were taken apart at Leeds, halving the gap between Forest and the Hammers. Palmer strikes back with a hat-trick at Molineux, Gyokeres is in the goals against Sunderland and could Brentford or Everton qualify for Europe? And what are flat-tracks and why is it called football? Produced by Charlie Jones RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Liverpool 1-2 Man City (01.30) • PART 2a: Brighton 0-1 Crystal Palace (18.00) • PART 2b: Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland (25.00) • PART 2c: Newcastle 2-3 Brentford (28.00) • PART 3: Man United 2-0 Tottenham (38.00) • PART 4a: Leeds 3-1 Nottingham Forest (50.00) • PART 4b: Burnley 0-2 West Ham (57.00) • PART 4c: Bournemouth 1-1 Aston Villa & Wolves 1-3 Chelsea (62.00) • PART 4d: Fulham 1-2 Everton (66.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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Dharmesh Sheth is joined by ESPN's Sam Tighe and The Athletic's Dan Kilpatrick to discuss Conor Gallagher's move from Atletico Madrid to Tottenham Hotspur as the former Chelsea midfielder returns to the Premier League. West Ham's Lucas Paqueta wants a return to Brazil with Flamengo, what does that mean for the Hammers' survival chances? Plus, several clubs in the Premier League are keeping tabs on Ben White given his lack of first-team football and what's gone wrong for Donyell Malen at Villa Park after only completing a move last January. Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]