Romelu Lukaku

Once again we have no choice but to join Pep Guardiola in his giddy reverie after a scintillating Manchester City display in Europe, scratch our heads at Man United’s inability to get to their own stadium and consider whether Rafa Benitez could really find his job under threat. We’re also treated to a barrage of stories about the legendary Maltese Joe, nicknames from across the land and a brand new, shiny quiz. This show is sponsored by bet365 Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes 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!*** Further reading: Can Spurs unspurs their Champions League season? It’s been done before: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45973537 Romelu Lukaku’s form is worrying Man United fans: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-fans-romelu-lukaku-15322076 Alex Iwobi is enjoying life under Unai Emery: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/oct/23/unai-emery-believe-arsenal-alex-iwobi-football 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.

Germany are back and almost certainly invincible again. We knew it couldn’t last. You have to respect it though. Damn it you have to respect it. Mexico also kept their Group F party going, having harnessed the power of red meat, and Belgium revealed that Tunisia aren’t that good after all. Elsewhere Matthew Kelly is the latest figure to get an inexplicable mention, the Argentina team picks itself, literally, and Senegal delight us with a joyous warm up exercise. This show is sponsored by bet365 Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes 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!*** Further reading Germany rub it in: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12098/11414985/germany-rubbed-win-in-our-face-says-swedens-janne-andersson Injury doubt for Romelu Lukaku? https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/england-vs-belgium-romelu-lukaku-injury-fitness-ankle-will-he-play-tunisia-goals-replay-highlights-a8413556.html Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri could be in trouble: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44592846 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.

We look back over an entertaining game full of quality and political hand gestures as the Swiss overcome the tough test of Mitro’s Serbia, Neymar’s emotional levee breaks as he opens his account for the tournament, and Nigeria show that there’s more to them than kits as they break Icelandic hearts. Elsewhere there are predictable stepovers, borrowed celebrations and Marcus Berg: Landlord. This show is sponsored by bet365 Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes 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!*** Further reading Nigeria have turned their tournament around: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-argentina-nigeria-lionel-messi-ahmed-musa-goals-a8413036.html Cesc Fabregas on losing your opening game: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44567806 Romelu Lukaku is focused on the team rather than the Golden Boot: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/22/romelu-lukaku-belgium-golden-boot-roberto-martinez 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.

With Man City winning their 15th straight PL match, setting an English record for consecutive top-flight wins, Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle heap praise on Pep Guardiola’s Man City side (1:32). Then, the guys look to the red half of Manchester as United win in lackluster fashion against Bournemouth with Romelu Lukaku netting the winner (16:00). The gents also break down Newcastle 0-1 Everton (20:20) – what’s wrong with Newcastle? How has Big Sam made such a positive impact at Merseyside? Finally, the Robbies wonder how West Brom held Liverpool goalless at Anfield (23:40).

Everton found a way to defeat Bournemouth 2-1 in the League during the weekend. For the majority of the game though, The Toffees were a pain to watch. Two goals ....

Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart to talk about Romelu Lukaku at Manchester United, and Liverpool and their counter-pressing. Romelu Lukaku - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDj-JZOap0I&t= Liverpool Counter Press - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iraZhfpsPo&t= Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Double Pivot, your excellent questions are answered yet again, including:What does Ross Barkley do, and how would he look in a Pochettino side?Sell Alexis now, or let him leave for free next year?Is Romelu Lukaku a good fit for “slow-playing” Manchester United?How seriously should we take AC Milan? Would rather your club signed Defoe or Rooney to a four-year contract?Is it better to have loved and lost (Liverpool) or to never have loved at all (Spurs)? Subtitle: Why are...

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle on Arsenal's shocking 3-0 defeat at Crystal Palace and where the Gunners go from here under Arsene Wenger (0:15). Plus, a look at Manchester United's comfortable 3-0 win at Sunderland focusing on the ageless Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paul Pogba & Luke Shaw (17:20). Last but certainly not least, a recap of the six-goal thriller at Goodison Park which saw Everton beat Leicester City 4-2 examining Romelu Lukaku, Ross Barkley's bar fight and the Foxes upcoming Champions League match against Atletico Madrid (28:40).

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe on Arsenal's disappointing 3-1 defeat at West Brom (0:40), Romelu Lukaku's response on the pitch against Hull after his midweek controversial comments off it (10:30), another three points for Chelsea (16:05) and important wins for Leicester City (19:45), Bournemouth (23:30) and Crystal Palace (25:05) while Sunderland sink further from safety (25:20). Finally a preview of Sunday's triple-header: Middlesbrough-Manchester United (28:20), Tottenham-Southampton (30:45) and Manchester City-Liverpool (31:45).

Four Premier League strikers are having very different seasons. What's wrong with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and is this a slump to ride out or do something about? Jamie Vardy's shots are way down, and there are a few reasons why. Romelu Lukaku isn't struggling at all, and yet doesn't seem to get the credit he deserves. And Spurs aren't the same without Harry Kane. The two Mikes dive into the unique situations confronting each striker and club before switching gears to chat with Joe Sykes of FiveThi...