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Route One

Welcome to Route One! It’s football. Fast. No faff. On Monday, we"ll tell you everything you need to know from the weekend just gone. On Friday, we"ll tell you everything you need to know ahead of the weekend to come. We cover the big five leagues: England, Spain, Germany, Italy and, oh go on then, France. We also keep an eye on Scotland, the EFL and WSL. Route One. It’s Football. Fast. No Faff.

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14:12

Do Arsenal have the edge at Anfield? (and… is £69m a...

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2025/08/29

We preview one of the biggest games of the season as Liverpool host Arsenal, Harry Symeou shares his insight.Seb Stafford-Bloor runs the rule over Nico Woltemade as he looks set to become Newcastle’s record signing. It’s Trent Alexander-Arnold out and Elliot Anderson in as Thomas Tuchel names his next England squad - Adrian Clarke assesses the selections. We’ll discuss a double sacking in Turkey, a controversial Championship transfer, a second Man Utd academy midfielder possibly joining Napoli,

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11:35

Is this rock bottom for Man Utd? (...same question,...

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2025/08/28

Grimsby knock Man Utd out of the Carabao Cup and we ask Adam Bate whether this spells the beginning of the end for Ruben Amorim… or the actual end.We get Matt Davies-Adams’ opinion on whether this might prompt Chelsea to hurry through their move for Alejandro Garnacho, particularly as AC Milan agree a deal for Christopher Nkunku. We discuss Rangers’ cataclysmically awful result in Europe ahead of the first Old Firm derby of the season. And we have transfer updates from West Ham and Wolves, the

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8:56

Is Strand Larsen really the new Isak?

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2025/08/27

It looks like Newcastle have started succession planning. They’ve made bids of £50m and £55m for Wolves’ striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. But is he worth that much money? Tim Spiers has seen a lot of him, so we asked him. And how has it got so bad, so quickly for West Ham? We manage to hold a full conversation with Benji Lanyado without saying the words, “I told you this would happen.” And we’ve got all of the results from last night, lots of the the what it all means and a sprinkling of why it all

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11:14

How good is Ngumoha? (...and are Atletico ok?)

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2025/08/26

Brace yourself, another disgustingly young footballer has emerged from his chrysalis. Rio Ngumoha scored Liverpool’s winner on Monday night, he’s still only 16 years old. Can he play a major part in Liverpool’s season? Should he play a major part in Liverpool’s season? Neil Atkinson joins us from The Anfield Wrap. Plus, Atletico Madrid have picked up just a single point from their first two La Liga games. Are they ok? We ask The Athletic’s Spanish correspondent Dermot Corrigan. And we’ve got all

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14:43

Arsenal give small boy debut (...and Erik ten Hag...

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2025/08/25

He’s fifteen. He’s supposed to be doing his GCSEs. And just the coursework, he shouldn’t be taking exams until next year. Max Dowman is young. But he seems to be really good for Arsenal too. Adrian Clarke was young and good for Arsenal once and he’s seen a few come through the ranks since. How does he rate Dowman and what can be done to look after the boy? Plus we’ve got a full weekend round-up including Seb Stafford Bloor’s thoughts on Bayer Leverkusen’s shock opening day defeat. Listen now,

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12:52

It’s the great big weekend preview (...and is Nuno...

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2025/08/22

Welcome to the weekend! The Bundesliga gets underway tonight, Seb Stafford Bloor has some views about Bayern. Matt Davis Adams leapt into action to react to Nuno’s worrying comments at Forest. And our own Producer Si is commentating on Wrexham this weekend. Can they finally pick up a point against crisis club Sheffield Wednesday? Presenter: Iain Macintosh Producer: Si Watts Writers’ Room: Lola Katz Roberts, Jay Ditum Guests: Seb Stafford Bloor, Matt Davies Adams, Si Watts Discover FotMob here:

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11:39

Eze Wars: Who’s to blame? (...and more on Marseille)

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2025/08/21

Eberechi Eze has secured his dream move. But did Arsenal win him, or did Spurs lose him? Chris I’Anson-Miller and Tim Stillman weigh in on yet another dramatic transfer. French football expert Tom Williams gives us some clarity on the chaos of Marseille… or as much clarity as anyone can give on a madhouse. In less shocking news Javier Mascherano was sent off and Brendan Rodgers is complaining about finances again. We’re sponsored by FotMob now. Click the link below, you won’t regret it, we use

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11:53

Isak pours petrol on dumpster fire (...and what’s...

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2025/08/20

There were handbags out on the Toon last night in the latest episode of this summer’s transfer window. George Caulkin fills us in on the Alexander Isak saga.Disaster for Arsenal as Kai Havertz picks up an injury. Adrian Clarke gives us some idea on where Arsenal, Arteta, and the attack might go from here. Rangers played too… We’re sponsored by FotMob now. Click the link below, you won’t regret it, we use it all the time. https://click.fotmob.com/974672417/RouteOne We’ve got a website too,

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10:12

A new era begins at Real Madrid (...and how good were...

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2025/08/19

A well oiled machine or Mbappe and Vinicius strolling around? Feargal Brennan tells us what we can expect from Xabi Alonso’s first Real Madrid game. Leeds landed a big blow on Everton last night too, could physicality be the key for the Yorkshiremen this season? Phil Kay lets us know. Also, more good news for Morecombe, and what’s Jesse Lingard up to? Hey! We’re sponsored by FotMob now. Click the link below, you won’t regret it, we use it all the

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14:11

United lose game, but win pride (...and how did...

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2025/08/18

Well, that was an underwhelming Super Sunday, wasn’t it? Arsenal were off their game and were fortunate to win, Manchester United looked brighter, but couldn’t land a punch. But Andy Mitten found reasons to be cheerful. Marcus Rashford made his debut for Barcelona, Feargal Brennan was watching that for us. And Bayern Munich won the German Super Cup, but Seb Stafford Bloor says there are still some concerns. We’ve got a full weekend round-up for you, lots of stories you may have missed elsewhere

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13:17

Man Utd vs Arsenal: Šeško vs Gyökeres is here (...and...

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2025/08/15

With the Premier League opening weekend incredibly including Man Utd vs Arsenal, we check the mood in both camps with Carl Anka and Adrian Clarke.Alex Barker joins us to share his insight on Nottingham Forest’s exciting new striker, Arnaud Kalimuendo. We think we’ve spotted some potential transfer dominoes that will fall as soon as Dango Outtara joins Brentford, plus we have a curious update on Enzo Maresca. And finally, with the proper football finally back, we point you in the direction of

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11:30

Enough with the ‘Spursy’ gags, they did well! (...and...

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2025/08/14

Once is amusing, twice will earn you a polite smile, but after a whole day of “SPURSY!” bantz, we’re very much over it all. Thomas Frank’s side played well. We thought they were going to get flattened and they damn nearly won the thing. We get some perspective from Chris I’Anson Miller. And who’s this Geovanni Leoni kid that Liverpool have bought from Parma? We call on the expertise and glorious vocal stylings of JJ Bull. Plus, should we feel sorry for Wayne Rooney? Who have Nottingham Forest

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11:59

Will Thomas Frank’s tough love act work? (…and why...

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2025/08/13

As Thomas Frank lays the law down with Yves Bissouma, The Athletic’s Jack Pitt-Brooke discusses what else we can expect from the new Spurs boss. French football expert Tom Williams explains why PSG are so eager to offload Gianluigi Donnarumma. We round up a highly entertaining night of Carabao Cup games and Champions League qualifiers including a particularly satisfying win for Jose Mourinho. Elsewhere, we discuss Marcus Rashford’s Man Utd comments, the PGMOL’s Ref Cam plans, and yet another

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12:07

Is it over for Isak at Newcastle? (…and what are...

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2025/08/12

With Alexander Isak refusing to play for Newcastle again, we ask The Athletic’s George Culkin if there’s any way back. We get Straight Outta Cobham’s Matt Davies-Adams to talk us through Chelsea’s hectic but promising transfer window. Elsewhere, we have news of a developing transfer battle between Arsenal and Tottenham, we look at a possible new winger for Man City, and have a thoroughly depressing update from La Liga. Presenter: Iain Macintosh Producer: Jesse FK Howard Writers’ Room: Chris

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13:07

Should Palace take heart from their demotion (...and...

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2025/08/11

It’s been confirmed: Crystal Palace remain condemned to the Europa Conference League. But is this a blessing in disguise? They beat Man City and won the FA Cup. They beat Liverpool on penalties and won the Community Shield. Why couldn’t they win the Conference League too? What wrong with Liverpool at Wembley? Why didn’t they win as we all expected them to do? And what’s the mood at Bournemouth? They’ve sold so many defenders, but they’ve just bought a new one for £35m. Can they continue to

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10:44

Is Sesko really worth £73m? (and can Ipswich bounce...

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2025/08/08

It’s not done yet, but it looks like it will be soon. Benjamin Sesko is close to a move to Manchester United. But how good is he really? Seb Stafford Bloor has seen loads of him over the past two years, so he felt like a good person to ask. The EFL Championship starts today, but who’s likely to go up? Adrian Clarke from the excellent What The EFL Podcast is in with his predictions And who’s favoute for the Ballon D’or and what does Mo Salah have to do to get a look in? Presenter: Iain

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10:54

Are Arsenal okay? (…and have Aston Villa pulled off a...

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2025/08/07

Is discontent developing at Arsenal? We ask Arsenal Vision’s Tim Stillman whether he’s worried about the new season. We also speak to The Athletic’s Jacob Tanswell about Aston Villa’s exciting, new signing, Evann Guessand. There’s a rare bit of news from North America as two bona fide megastars join MLS. And we have news of James Madison’ injury, Scott McTominay’s continued ascent, and a Benjamin Šeško breakthrough. Presenter: Iain Macintosh Producer: Si Watts Writers’ Room: Chris Smith Guests:

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10:05

What is Darwin Nunez’s Liverpool legacy? (and Man Utd...

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2025/08/06

With Darwin Nũńez seemingly heading to Al Hilal we ask The Anfield Wrap’s Neil Atkinson to summarise the Uruguayan’s Liverpool stint. Andy Mitten shares his views on whether Ruben Amorim can get Man Utd back to sixth… or even fourth… this season. On the day Keirnan Dewsbury-Hall completes his move to Everton, we have news of the Toffees’ possible next arrival. And we’ll bring you a curious update from Lyon, a childish development in Hartlepool, and news of Gary Lineker’s first post-BBC

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11:11

Are Bayern under-cooked? (…and is Tyler Dibling...

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2025/08/05

Struggling to understand Bayern Munich’s preparations for the new season, we drafted in The Athletic’s Seb Stafford-Bloor to explain it all. With Southampton demanding a whopping £50m for Tyler Dibling, we ask stats expert Ben McAleer whether that fee is justified. We have the latest from Man Utd and Newcastle’s battle for Benjamin Šeșko. Plus, encouraging news for Everton, a positive Sheffield Wednesday update, and a truly unsettling development regarding Real Madrid. Presenter: Iain

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12:52

Should Spurs fans be afraid?

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2025/08/04

Tottenham have had a horrible weekend. Son Heung Min is leaving, James Maddison is injured and remember how they failed to buy Morgan Gibbs-White? Are they seriously short of a creative outlet? We put that question to Chris I’Anson-Miller from The Extra Inch podcast. And we’re back on The Outsider, it’s Spain today with The Athletic’s Dermot Corrigan. Can Atletico Madrid challenge Barca and Real for the title? Quite possibly, yes. And what’s going on with Strasbourg? They’re spending money like

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