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A skill that has typified Manchester City throughout Pep Guardiola’s reign as manager is their ability to click into gear during the final stages of a season. City finishing with a wet sail has seen them win six Premier League titles under Guardiola’s tutelage. As of right now, it seems that City are in the […] The post The unknown awaits a host of Manchester City players across the run-in appeared first on Esteemed Kompany.

Manchester City take on Arsenal today at the Etihad Stadium in what looms as the biggest Premier League match of the season. Today’s match is a top-of-the-table clash, and the stakes couldn’t be higher for both teams. Arsenal currently sit six points clear of City at the top of the Premier League. A win or […] The post Manchester City vs Arsenal: Latest City team and injury news and predicted City starting eleven appeared first on Esteemed Kompany.

Yet more astonishing scenes as Rochdale score 99th minute winner to stop York from winning promotion and take it to the final day. After Braintree had made it 1-1 on 91 minutes, which looked as though York, who were 3-0 up at home to Yeovil, were about to win the title, Rochdale then scored in […] The post Rochdale score 99th minute winner to stop York from winning promotion and take it to final day appeared first on Fan Banter.

John Stones is set to leave Manchester City when his contract expires in the summer, as per a new report. The 31-year-old has struggled for minutes and fitness this season as he approaches the end of his 10th season at the Etihad Stadium since joining forces with Pep Guardiola from Everton in the summer of […]

Manchester City host Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in a Premier League title-defining clash on Sunday afternoon. City claimed a 3-0 victory at Chelsea in their last league fixture, while Arsenal suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth. Match preview City head into this clash full of confidence. They have collected 14 points from their […]

Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are seeing significant ambition from one of their most exciting young prospects currently excelling in Spanish football. The defensive landscape at the Etihad Stadium appears to be set for a period of notable transition, with John Stones expected to leave the club at the end of his current contract this […]

Manchester City have reportedly been dealt the blow that Ruben Dias will not be fit in time to play against Arsenal in the Premier League this weekend. The Portugal international has been an important player for Man City down the years, but he also missed the Carabao Cup final victory over the Gunners. DOWNLOAD THE […] The post Manchester City dealt injury blow ahead of crucial Arsenal game appeared first on CaughtOffside.

The start of April saw Arsenal sitting pretty nine points clear at the top of the Premier League. Just a few weeks later, it’s Manchester City who look primed to seize control of the title race. The two contenders will meet at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday in what will no doubt be the title […] The post Premier League title showdown set for the Etihad appeared first on Esteemed Kompany.

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has sent a strong message ahead of the huge Premier League clash away to Manchester City this weekend. The Gunners have not been at their best in recent matches, including a 2-0 defeat to Man City in the Carabao Cup final, but now have the opportunity to make a major statement […] The post “Bring it on” – Declan Rice makes strong statement ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Manchester City appeared first on CaughtOffside.

On a street in a suburb of Port-au-Prince, a dozen teenagers using stones for goalposts are immersed in a Sunday game of football as traffic winds around them. Haiti has many problems, including political instability, poverty and crime. But through it all, the heart of the nation beats for football. Haiti’s qualification for this summer’s […] The post World Cup 2026: Haiti, a ravaged nation whose heart beats for soccer appeared first on Soccer America.

Chelsea can no longer attract the Premier League’s hottest prospects, but they have been warned against signing John Stones. The Blues find themselves under increasing pressure to strengthen …

Fans react to the announcement of George Elokobi stepping down as Maidstone United manager at the end of the 2025/26 season. After playing for Maidstone since 2019, he was named in caretaker charge as replacement for Hakan Hayrettin in January 2023. Two months later, he got the job permanently and notably guided them to the […] The post Fans react to George Elokobi stepping down as Maidstone manager at the end of the season appeared first on Fan Banter.

Maidstone United have announced that manager George Elokobi will be leaving his role at the end of the season. Elokobi, who played 59 times in the Premier League during his playing career, has spen…

Pep Guardiola sweating over some key players ahead of Arsenal clash

Manchester City could heap more pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race as they face Chelsea on Sunday. City are nine points behind the league-leading Gunners but could shrink the gap …

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…

DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news ahead of Gameweek 31. Manchester City may be a tad light at centre-back against Chelsea on Sunday with Ruben Dias ruled out and John Stones a major doubt. The latter withdrew from England duty and is yet to complete a full training session....

Like a LinkedIn Premium member, Manchester United star Harry Maguire has left a glowing endorsement of himself. Maguire put pen to paper on a new United contract at the start of the week. The 33-ye…

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing James Trafford this summer. The England goalkeeper has endured a difficult season after returning to Manchester City last summer. Trafford re-…

Xabi Alonso is gearing up for a return to management. Sources close to the Spaniard have indicated he is looking to get back to work after being sacked by Real Madrid in January. The Liverpool lege…

Man City were without both central defenders against Liverpool

Both defenders are close to returning and are in contention for this weekend’s fixture with Chelsea

Chelsea have been urged to consider signing Manchester City's John Stones on a free transfer this summer to add some much-needed experience to their defence.

Manchester City host Liverpool in the opening FA Cup quarter-final of the weekend in a blockbuster clash on Saturday lunchtime. Pep Guardiola’s side, who won the Carabao Cup against Arsenal l…

Which players will make the cut for Thomas Tuchel's 2026 World Cup England squad? The post Foden Axed: The Players From England’s 35-Man Squad Who Will Make The World Cup Cut appeared first on Attacking Football.

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 …

Rob Jones is joined by Jonathan Northcroft, Julien Laurens and John Cross to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We kick things off with the battle for places in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad. Harry Maguire may be fifth-choice at centre-back, but do his recent form and tournament pedigree put him back in contention this summer? Julien argues the case for a fully fit John Stones to anchor the defence, while John considers the case for Ben White’s inclusion after his impressive goalscoring cameo against Uruguay. Next, we turn to the news of Tiger Woods’ arrest following a crash in Florida. Julien reflects on the reality that it barely came as a surprise—and argues it may finally be time for golf to move on. Next, we look at Cole Palmer and the chances he could leave Chelsea FC this summer. We explore his future and the clubs that might be interested in snapping him up. We then turn to the England cricket team, where Ben Stokes’ return is on hold after a cheek injury. Cricket broadcaster Adam Collins joins us to discuss Stokes’ absence and his prospects of returning to County cricket with Durham in early May. And finally, we dive into Arsenal, sparked by George Graham’s comments. While the pushing, shoving, grappling, and set-piece scoring might not be pretty, Graham points out that everyone does it—and Arsenal do it best. John argues the team has been unfairly criticised but must find a way to get over the line by any means necessary. Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]

Juventus, Torino and visiting Turin during Italy’s decade of political violence This piece was written by John Irving for issue 40 I spent 1975-76, the third year of my Italian degree course at Edinburgh University, perfecting the language in Italy, in Turin to be precise. I lived in an apartment in Corso Sebastopoli, just up […] The post The Years of Lead appeared first on The Blizzard.

City defender John Stones is our latest fantastic guest on the Official Man City Podcast… Our brilliant centre-back is back for his second appearance and it’s another episode not to be missed. Sitting down with hosts George Kelsey and Sam Cox, the England international is fascinating and honest as ever. Among the topics discussed, John talks about the winning mentality at City, the players that helped him during his early days at the Etihad Stadium and the hunger in the current squad. Stones also reflects on the treble-winning season and touches on the injury issues that have impacted his playing time in recent months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erling Haaland has officially entered the YouTube world — and we’re breaking it all down right here on the Blue Moon Botcast! 💙⚽ Welcome to Erling Haaland's first ever YouTube video! With unprecedented access, He brings you along for his daily routine to show you what its really like as a pro footballer! In his very first video, the Manchester City goal machine gives fans a full look into his daily routine — from his morning coffee to training at the CFA, his recovery sessions, ice baths, sauna time, and even a trip to a local farm where he picks up raw milk, honey, and beef (yes, seriously). We chat about everything from his pink tracksuit moment to the sweet banter with his girlfriend Isabel, his jokes with John Stones, and how this video shows the real Haaland off the pitch — focused, funny, and totally built different. Haaland even says: “People always see the matches, the goals, the celebrations — but not the hours that go into being ready for all of that.” This episode dives into what that means — and how his new YouTube channel might be the most Haaland thing ever. 💙 Join the Blue Moon family: Subscribe for more City stories, behind-the-scenes breakdowns, and fan takes every week. #ErlingHaaland #ManCity #PremierLeague #ManchesterCity #Haaland

“Savinho Steals the Show! Man City Outclass Villarreal in Europe 💙” The Blue Moon Botcast is back — and the vibes are immaculate! 💙 Manchester City made it look easy once again in the Champions League, cruising past Villarreal 2–0 at the Etihad. Pep Guardiola’s side stay unbeaten in the group, sitting on seven points from three games — and there were plenty of talking points from this one! Rico Lewis and Savinho absolutely ran the show in the first half, combining for the opening goal — with Erling Haaland (obviously!) on hand to score for a 12th consecutive game. The man’s a machine. Then, just when you thought he’d bag all the goals again, Bernardo Silva popped up with a header from another brilliant Savinho cross. In the second half, Donnarumma pulled off some key saves to keep the clean sheet intact, and Pep’s rotation plan paid off perfectly. We’re talking tactical tweaks, standout performances, and that unstoppable City rhythm we all love. 🎙️ In this episode, we break down Player ratings and fan takes: Donnarumma – 8: Rock solid. Made a huge save in the second half and stayed switched on all night. Nunes – 8: Excellent down the flank, linked up beautifully with Lewis and Savinho early on. Dias – 7: Got booked harshly, but handled their forwards with ease. Stones – 7: Just pure class. That midfield drift? He makes it look effortless. Gvardiol – 6: A couple of sloppy moments — Pep wasn’t happy — but he’ll shake it off. Gonzalez – 7: Looked sharp, great awareness. Shame he had to hobble off. Bernardo Silva – 8: Scored and isn’t named Haaland! Worked hard at both ends. Rico Lewis – 7: Outstanding first half, faded a bit later, but still so influential. Savinho – 8: What a performance. Two assists, full of energy — electric. Doku – 6: Not quite his night. Missed an early chance and couldn’t get going. Haaland – 8: Another game, another goal. The guy’s on fire — unstoppable right now. Subs: Kovacic (for Gonzalez, 57’) – 7: Played some delicious passes through to Haaland. Reijnders (for Lewis, 72’) – 6: Loves to drive forward, maybe a bit too much sometimes. Bobb (for Doku, 72’) – 6: Didn’t have long to make an impact. 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Who was your Man of the Match — Haaland, Savinho, or maybe Donnarumma for that clutch save? If you’re new here, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell 🔔 so you never miss a Blue Moon Botcast upload — where passion meets football talk the City way. 💙 #manchestercity #mancity #BlueMoonBotcast, #haaland #savinho #ricolewis #bernardosilva #pepguardiola #championsleague #villarreal #donnarumma #erlinghaaland

Manchester City head into the Manchester derby in full crisis mode. Pep Guardiola could be without up to 10 first-team players for the clash at Old Trafford, with injuries piling up across defence, midfield, and attack. From John Stones and Phil Foden to Joško Gvardiol and Rayan Cherki, City’s squad is stretched thin ahead of one of the biggest games of the season. In this episode of the Blue Moon Botcast, we break down: The full list of injuries and return dates 🩼 Who Pep can realistically call on for the derby ⚔️ How City might line up if half the squad is missing 📋 Whether Haaland and the EDS kids can still get the job done 💥 Why United’s shaky defence could still give City hope 🙌 With the derby, Champions League, and Arsenal all on the horizon, it’s a season-defining week for the Blues. 🔵 Subscribe for more City talk, match previews, and fan rants. 💬 Drop your predictions for the derby in the comments! #mancity #manchesterderby #derby #manchestercity #manchesterunited #premierleague #pepguardiola #manunited #mcfc #injury

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They hear from Thomas Tuchel and Dan Burn ahead of England v Andorra. Will John’s losing run in Clash of the Commentators finally come to an end? And the Great Glossary of Football Commentary returns. Get your suggestions in with WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to [email protected] 02:50 Parking problems 06:50 Arsenal ‘understandable’ approach at Anfield? 11:55 5 Live commentaries this international break 12:45 John Stones withdraws through injury 13:25 Thomas Tuchel on John Stones & Marc Guehi 16:00 Tuchel compares Andorra to chewing gum 17:55 Dan Burn on Alexander Isak leaving Newcastle 19:30 Who did it right? Isak or Guehi? 23:50 Are international commentaries the pinnacle? 27:25 Clash of the Commentators 33:50 Great Glossary of Football Commentary BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Fri 5 Sep 1930 Chelsea v Man City in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1330 Arsenal v London City Lionesses in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1700 England v Andorra in World Cup Qualifying, Sun 7 Sep 1200 Liverpool v Everton in the WSL, Tue 9 Sep 1945 Serbia v England in World Cup Qualifying. Glossary so far: 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Bag/box of tricks, Brace, Brandished, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator’s curse, Coupon buster, Cultured/Educated left foot, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Fox in the box, Free hit, Goalkeepers’ Union, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Keystone Cops defending, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Nutmeg, Opposite number, Park the bus, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put it in the mixer, Put their laces through it, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Route One, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Shooting boots, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Stramash, Team that likes to play football, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Towering header, Two good feet, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Usher/Shepherd the ball out of play, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, We’ve got a cup tie on our hands, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Winger in their pocket, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.

The boys share their thoughts on Saliba's controversial red and Stones' not-so-controversial winner. Plus, Arne Slot continues to grind out wins, but the question is, have Liverpool become... dull? Also: we've reached playoff time in MLS! We share some of our takeaways from the regular season and begin looking ahead to the postseason. ***BY THE WAY... Our new premium channel, Caught Offside Plus, is up and running! Just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com to sign up! Once you have access to the premium feed, check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th (we don't think you'll be disappointed) and enjoy the additional Caught Offside content that's soon to be headed your way. And just a reminder: We've partnered up with Manscaped during the month of October! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code caughtoffside at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/ Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should Curtis Jones be a regular starter for Liverpool? Was it the correct call to allow John Stones’ late winner? How do Southampton pick themselves up mentally after throwing away a two-goal lead at home to one of the fellow promoted teams? Gary, Alan and Micah also reflect on Arsenal’s first loss of the season and whether they have a disciplinary problem or not. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Guinness makes its own debut as the Official Beer and Non-Alcoholic Beer of the Premier League. 18+ only, please drink responsibly and do not share with anyone under the legal drinking age. Search https://www.guinness.com/en-gb/sport/premier-league today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe break down the big moments from Matchweek 8 in the Premier League

On Sunday, champions Manchester City and challengers Arsenal played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Etihad in which both sides had to come from behind. Despite trailing to Erling Haaland's early goal, Mikel Arteta's side were only denied a win in the depths of added time with John Stones equalising for Pep Guardiola's side. So have Arsenal moved closer to dethroning Man City, despite not beating them? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Man City writer Sam Lee and Arsenal writer James McNicholas, who were both watching on to discuss the fallout from a game which involved plenty of drama both on-and-off the pitch. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Sam Lee and James McNicholas Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys dive into a massive meeting between Man City and Arsenal and break it down from all angles - Haaland's goal, Arsenal's set piece brilliance, Stones' last gasp equalizer and, of course, the controversy surrounding Leandro Trossard's sending off. Plus, we take a look at what's wrong with West Ham, Andrew contemplates handing out a Chelsea-related apology and NYCFC supporters refuse to roll out the red carpet for Inter Miami. All that and much much more on the latest edition of Caught Offside! ***BY THE WAY... Our new premium channel, Caught Offside Plus, is up and running! Just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com to sign up! Once you have access to the premium feed, check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th (we don't think you'll be disappointed) and enjoy the additional Caught Offside content that's soon to be headed your way. And just a reminder: We've partnered up with Manscaped during the month of September! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code caughtoffside at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/ Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nathan Murphy is live at the Etihad Stadium with Brian Barry-Murphy to review the thrilling encounter between champions Manchester City and the mighty Arsenal. A John Stones 98th minute equaliser sealed a point for Manchester City while Arsenal were down to 10-men for the second half following a Leandro Trossard. Manchester City 2-2 Arsenal. The Sunday Kickback on Off the Ball with William Hill Become a member at offtheball.com/join

Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher and Peter Drury review a fiery and dramatic 2-2 draw between Manchester City and Arsenal which saw a last-minute equaliser from John Stones following Leandro Trossard's sending off late into the first half. The trio also discuss the growing needle and rivalry between the two title contenders. The Gary Neville Podcast is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-gary-neville-podcast You can listen to The Gary Neville Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play The Gary Neville Podcast". Watch every episode of The Gary Neville Podcast on YouTube here: The Gary Neville Podcast on YouTube For all the latest Premier League news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Despite going close in each of the past two seasons, Arsenal have ultimately finished both empty-handed. So is this the season Mikel Arteta finally delivers the Premier League title? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Art De Roche as well as Handbrake Off regular and former Arsenal winger Adrian Clarke to assess Arsenal's title chances ahead of the new season. Italian football correspondent James Horncastle also shares his thoughts on the Gunners move for Riccardo Calafiori following his move to North London from Bologna. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Art De Roche and Adrian Clarke Executive Producer: Abi Paterson Producer: Guy Clarke Related articles: Riccardo Calafiori, Arsenal’s new defender who got lifts from De Rossi and models his game on Stones - The Athletic The five games Arsenal failed to score in last season: What lessons can be learned - The Athletic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan spoke to Italian journalist Daniele Fisichella to find out more about the links to Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori and whether the Italy international would be a good fir for The Reds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a sensational return from injury, John Stones is the latest guest on the Official Man City podcast. The England international sits down with hosts Nedum Onuoha and Rob Pollard to discuss his glittering career to date. Arriving at City in 2016 shortly after Pep Guardiola, Stones has since developed into arguably the best defender in the world. During the episode, Onuoha, a former City defender himself, marvels at how Stones steps into midfield and dictates play alongside Rodrigo. Stones' ability to come forward was a key component in last season's historic Treble success and again looks to be central to Guardiola's plans in the closing months of the 2023/24 campaign. That's not to ignore his capabilities off the ball, with the 29-year-old more than comfortable going toe-to-toe with the most fearsome forwards in the game. As one of the podcast's most requested guests, Stones is clearly a fans' favourite at the Etihad too. Throughout this 45-minute feature, we get a fascinating insight into Stones' mentality and how he drowns out the noise to focus on the next game and being the best player he can be. Our No.5 also reflects on some of the highlights in eight incredibly successful years at City. Settle in, you won't want to miss this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Maidstone United fairytale continues! Marcus, Luke and Jim shake off their Belfast hangover to look back on the FA Cup fourth round, where The Stones marched on (or rolled in one fan’s case), Erik Ten Hag struggled to give away a bottle of wine, and David Wagner obligingly rolled over for a belly rub to kick off Jürgen Klopp’s farewell tour. We also address the difficult scenes at the Hawthorns, which led to a long delay in the Black Country derby. Plus, the ghost of Jose Mourinho takes another managerial casualty and DR Congo’s goalkeeper channels his inner Michelle McManus. Said literally no one ever. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

City and Portugal defender Ruben Dias is the latest guest on the Official Man City podcast. A rock at the back for City since arriving in 2020, Dias has been integral to the most successful period in the Club's history. Dias has won all three Premier League titles he has competed for as well as an FA Cup, Carabao Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Champions League. The centre back particularly made an impact in his first campaign, winning the Club's Player of the Year trophy and the Premier League Player of the Season and FWA Footballer of the Year awards. Since then he has gone on to become one of the Club's five captains and a leader on and off the pitch whether wearing the armband or not. His role in last season's Treble could not be overstated, with Dias striking up a perfect partnership with John Stones and adapting to covering as Stones stepped into midfield. Dias has now played 156 times for City and is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in our history. In this podcast, he chats with hosts Rob Pollard and Nedum Onuoha on his route into football, competing with his brother, taking on his dad’s advice and how he became the player we know today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FA Cup first round reached its conclusion last night. So today, Pete decided to bring the magic of the cup into the studio, quite literally… Donny’s joined on the show by Marcus, Luke and Jim who all have to listen to his travel advice for Malta and – erm – Horsham, before Marcus finally puts Pete in detention for slagging off Harry Maguire. Plus, Luke explains why John Stones could be one of England's best-ever defenders. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After another Manchester Derby victory at Old Trafford, David Mooney is joined by City fans Ciaran Murray and Dan Burke to reflect on the gulf between the two teams. Dom Farrell takes a look at how City have ended up streets ahead of United during the Guardiola era, while we also focus on some fine individual performances - including Bernardo Silva and John Stones. With games against Bournemouth and Young Boys coming up, we preview both of those fixtures. Sam Davies from the Bournemouth podcast Back of the Net joins the show to give us insight on how the season has started for the Cherries, too. ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James is joined by Manchester City fan Jonny Pringle and Brighton fan Sam Murray on Clash of the Correspondents to discuss all the latest at their clubs ahead of Saturday's meeting at The Etihad. Has City's last two Premier League results in which they have lost been simply down to the absence of Rodri who returns from suspension this weekend? Have Brighton been distracted by European involvement and should the heavy GW7 defeat at Aston Villa be considered a one-off? Plus, all the important FPL discussion covered, including the prospect of going without Erling Haaland and whether he remains the best choice for captaincy this week, longer-term prospects for Julian Alvarez, John Stones' return and Brighton's excellent fixture swing, but will anyone get enough minutes to make them worthwhile and is Kaoru Mitoima one of those who should be invested in? Follow Jonny on Twitter @FPLPringle Follow Sam on Twitter @FPLSeagull TICKETS FOR THE PLANET FPL LIVE SHOW ARE NOW ON SALE! Buy your tickets for the event on November 5th for just £5 here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/planet-fpl-live-4-tickets-737062452637?aff=ebdsshslack Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Ask James live stream at 11am BST with an audio version to follow Today on Patreon: Money in Football, on why Villa fans are unhappy with off the field matters, with Lee Jackson For the full Planet FPL Schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/content-oct-16th-91067804 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC 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 #MCFC #BHAFC #FPL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices