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Five-a-side

This is the Five-a-side pod, essentially a futbol podcast although once in a while we will delve into other topics such as lifestyle, social/political issues, history etc

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66:09

North London Derby? More like Nerve London Derby —EPL...

Five-a-side ·

2026/02/21

This preview episode is basically four fixtures and one big Arsenal therapy session. Arsenal fans are fighting flashbacks after that Wolves collapse (2–0 up… ends 2–2), and the big question becomes: are Arsenal actually title-ready, or just elite at turning comfortable wins into stress tests?From there, the lads run through the weekend slate:Spurs vs Arsenal: injuries, “new manager bounce,” and whether Arsenal’s midfield has forgotten how to control games.City vs Newcastle: history says Newcastle

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99:32

OG Bottlers & Hopium Dealers: Arsenal’s 5-Aside Meltdown

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2026/02/19

Arsenal draw Wolves and the Five Aside group chat explodes… except this time it’s recorded.Daniel Strongman declares emotional bankruptcy.“OG Bottlers” is officially coined.Arteta gets demoted to Assistant Manager mid-episode.Chukwudalu defends Arsenal using pure hopium and vibes.Sam gives a tactical TED Talk.Chelsea players are spotted in Dubai and now the title race includes beach resorts.We also break down:Arsenal’s title wobbleThe Arteta debate (again 👀)Top 4 predictionsRelegation

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76:28

Four Points Clear… Or Four Points From Collapse?

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2026/02/13

Arsenal drop points and the group chat turns into a full tribunal. Dalu is doing “hopeless positivity” PR like he’s on the club payroll, Daniel is screaming “Odegaard is WEAK (with an A!)” and putting Arteta on a probation contract, and AK keeps reminding everyone that Pep is jogging behind them like a horror movie villain. Then the boys detour to Chelsea chaos, Spurs catching generational lashings, Dyche getting dashed out, and United’s form being blamed on one TikTok “hair guy.” Pure vibes, pure

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69:58

Six Points, Thirteen Games- Five Aside x...

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2026/02/09

City vs Liverpool turned into a proper “game of two halves” — a sleepy first half, then pure chaos after the break: Salah wakes up, transitions start flying, and the ref decisions (chalked-off goal + red card + penalty talk) leave everyone arguing about “common sense vs the law.” From there, you lot zoom out into the bigger picture: Arsenal grinding through rough patches without being caught, United’s Carrick bounce (and why “play your position” is quietly fixing everything), and Chelsea’s tactical

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63:31

Pep in His Step Gone?. Red Gang, Please |Five Aside x...

Five-a-side ·

2026/02/07

We kick off with classic banter (AK insisting he’s fine after Tuesday because the prize money is not serious), then get into a tactical breakdown of Arsenal vs Chelsea—Chelsea’s conservative setup, Arsenal’s control, and the big debate: at what point do you ditch tactics and just “pump balls in the air” to chase the game? From there, we quickly touch City vs Newcastle, then preview the weekend slate: United vs Spurs (Carrick’s “keep it simple” approach, Bruno’s influence, Spurs away form), Arsenal

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87:42

Nothing Worse Than a Failed Hate Watch| Five Aside x...

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2026/02/02

This episode kicks off with failed hate-watching therapy, quickly turning into a deep dive on the Premier League weekend. The panel breaks down Spurs vs City’s bizarre momentum swing, questions whether Pep Guardiola has lost his obsessive edge, and debates whether the league’s famed “intensity” is overstated.From there, the conversation shifts to Manchester United’s resurgence, the sustainability of Bruno-centric football, and whether United are repeating old cycles. Liverpool’s evolution away from

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51:53

Weekend Epl Preview, Set-Piece Debates & Pep’s...

Five-a-side ·

2026/01/30

Another massive Premier League weekend preview on Five Aside with Soccertakes with AK 🔥The guys break down all the biggest talking points heading into the weekend — from Arsenal’s early kickoff nerves at Elland Road, to Chelsea vs West Ham in a fiery London derby, Liverpool vs Newcastle chaos, Fulham testing Carrick’s United, and whether Tottenham remain Pep Guardiola’s ultimate kryptonite.There’s serious debate around set-piece football, Arsenal’s attacking balance, Chelsea’s lineup decisions,

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71:29

TOP 8, NO STRESS 😎...Till you draw PSG

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2026/01/29

The Champions League league phase is finally wrapped — and somehow, everybody we expected to qualify… qualified anyway.We break down why the Premier League absolutely ate this format, Chelsea surviving by vibes and João Pedro heroics, Napoli embarrassing themselves in Europe (again), and Arsenal treating the final matchday like a training drill.There’s chaos over Conte’s European reputation, heated debates about “risk-averse” football, Palmer propaganda, Gyökeres skepticism, Kane discourse that

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69:20

Carrick on the Wheels & Set-Piece FC Tears 😭

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2026/01/26

United win at the Emirates, chaos follows — and receipts start flying. What begins as a calm post-match chat quickly turns into a full-blown football tribunal. United fans remind everyone that their expectations were always top 8, not titles, while Arsenal fans get accused of living off set pieces, confirmation bias, and defensive miracles.From Casemiro-Bruno-Rice midfield takes, to Amad–Mbeumo–Dorgu front threes, to serious questions about Arteta, Odegaard, and whether Arsenal’s football is

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34:38

TOP OF THE TABLE… STILL NERVOUS?- Arsenal vs...

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2026/01/24

Arsenal sit top of everything that moves, but Manchester United still refuse to be convenient opponents.In this Five Aside x SoccerTakesWithAK crossover, we preview Arsenal vs Manchester United and ask the real questions: does form actually matter in big games, why United suddenly become competent when written off, and why Arsenal fans are confident… but never comfortable.We break down tactical strengths, set-piece battles, Carrick’s counter-attacking blueprint, Arsenal’s defensive control, and

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97:19

Arsenal flexed, Pep stressed, Chelsea depressed 😭⚽

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2026/01/22

This episode of Five A Side kicks off with Arsenal’s statement win against Inter Milan in the Champions League and what it says about squad depth, rotation, and whether Arteta’s “starters and finishers” philosophy is turning Arsenal into the most in-form team in Europe. The guys break down Saka’s performance, the tactical battle with Inter’s wing-backs, and why Premier League intensity keeps giving English teams an edge in Europe.The conversation then shifts to Manchester City’s collapse, Pep

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98:39

AFCON Final Fiasco: “Ojoro” & Arsenal will pay

Five-a-side ·

2026/01/19

Dalu is joined by Sam (and AK later) for a wild round-up of the week across AFCON and the Premier League. They react to a chaotic Senegal vs Morocco final dominated by controversy—disallowed goals, a late penalty, and heated debate about whether Senegal were right to walk off. They also debate who really deserved Player of the Tournament (Bono vs Mané vs others), and whether Morocco’s hosting came with “extra help.” Then it’s Premier League time: Chelsea scrape past Brentford but the performance

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17:32

Bronze Medals & Broken Hearts-AFCON Preview

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2026/01/17

AFCON dreams may be over for Nigeria, but the debate is far from finished. In this episode of Five Aside, we break down the Super Eagles’ heartbreaking exit, the psychology of third-place playoffs, and whether Nigeria should still go all-out for bronze. We debate Salah’s legacy with Egypt, compare African greats across generations, and assess whether this tournament represents failure or genuine progress for Nigeria. The conversation closes with bold predictions for the AFCON final, a deep look at

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49:11

Man-Age Problems & Manchester Dreams

Five-a-side ·

2026/01/17

In this episode of Five Aside, the boys open with the most relatable truth in football: supporting a club is basically a toxic three-way relationship. From there, the conversation spirals into Chelsea’s latest identity crisis under Maresca, the dangers of managers talking too well, and why results will always humble philosophy.The episode dives deep into leadership — or the lack of it — at Chelsea, debating whether youth without experience can truly compete at the top level. Arsenal’s title

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41:06

Football Was Invented by the Devil- Five Aside x...

Five-a-side ·

2026/01/15

This special Five Aside × SoccerTakesWithAK collaboration turns into a full-blown football therapy session.The episode opens with raw emotion as Nigeria’s AFCON exit on penalties against Morocco leaves both hosts drained, angry, and searching for answers. The discussion dives deep into Morocco’s elite defensive structure, Nigeria’s midfield imbalance, and how the game consideringly drifted toward a lifeless 0–0 before penalties. From there, the pod explodes into one of its most intense debates yet:

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84:58

AFCON Tears & Boardroom Fools

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2026/01/15

It was one of those episodes where football gave joy, pain, anger, and comedy all at once.The pod opens with New Year vibes before quickly descending into AFCON heartbreak, as Nigeria crash out on penalties against Morocco. The guys break down a performance that wasn’t terrible — but wasn’t good enough — diving into Eric Chelle’s late substitutions, questionable penalty takers, and the growing frustration over why Nigeria’s attackers keep “ducking the smoke” in big moments. The referee comes under

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67:57

Soaring Eagles, Falling Devils

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2026/01/12

It was a weekend of pure Nigerian joy and pure club-level chaos. The guys react to what many are calling one of Nigeria’s best performances in a generation, breaking down the Super Eagles’ dominance, tactical evolution, midfield control, and growing belief at AFCON. From Osimhen’s world-class status to Lookman’s rise and the team’s newfound cohesion, the optimism is real — even with World Cup heartbreak still lingering.The conversation then swings sharply into Manchester United turmoil, as emotions

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83:44

Nigeria vs Algeria, Chelsea Hired a Youth Pastor &...

Five-a-side ·

2026/01/09

AFCON is officially loading properly — and for once, nobody is mad about it.In this episode, Five Aside link up again with Soccer Takes with AK to break down a surprisingly high-quality AFCON, why Morocco might be setting the gold standard for African football, and how Nigeria are quietly turning into one of the most dangerous transition teams on the continent.We deep dive into Nigeria vs Algeria, Osimhen’s “tantrum” discourse, unpaid bonuses (because of course), and why passion on the pitch isn’t

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73:04

AFCON or After-School Tournament? - United Tears,...

Five-a-side ·

2026/01/06

What happens when AFCON comes right after Nigeria bottle World Cup qualification?Tide loses patience. Completely.This special Five Aside episode turns into a full-blown football therapy session as Tide questions whether AFCON even deserves respect, compares it to going back to primary school after getting cooked in secondary school, and fires shots at everyone from Manchester United’s board to Dalot’s first cross.We debate whether Ruben Amorim was doomed from day one, why United fans don’t actually

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55:10

No Panic, Just Sackings: Arsenal Calm, United Stuck

Five-a-side ·

2026/01/06

In this episode of Five Aside, Dalu and Nnamdi break down a packed football weekend across the Premier League and AFCON, starting the year with honest takes, debates, and a few uncomfortable truths.The conversation opens with Manchester United’s draw against Leeds and quickly turns into a deeper discussion about what progress really looks like for United — are they stabilising, or slowly accepting mid-table standards? From there, the focus shifts to Amorim’s sack, with a raw debate on whether his

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