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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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62:19

Dirty December, Fake Tables & Haaland in Handcuffs

Five-a-side ·

2026/01/03

The lads are back for a wild New Year episode packed with Dirty December stories, a Premier League table that looks completely fake, Sunderland refusing to be bullied by City, Arsenal debates, striker discourse gone left, and Chelsea spiralling into yet another identity crisis. From karaoke confessions to Haaland getting pocketed, this one goes everywhere — fast.Timestamps0:00 Intro & Dirty December vibes6:45 Sunderland vs Man City: desire over talent13:30 Why Haaland struggles vs certain

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43:33

Chelsea & Maresca New Year Shocker: Same Chaos, New...

Five-a-side ·

2026/01/02

Chelsea wasted absolutely no time ringing in 2026 — because nothing says Happy New Year like managerial chaos. In this emergency Five Aside x SoccerTakesWithAK episode, we break down the shock departure of Enzo Maresca, debate whether Chelsea pulled the plug too early (again), and ask the same uncomfortable question Blues fans keep asking every season: is it the manager… or is it the board?We dive into Maresca’s public frustration with Chelsea’s medical team, the lack of backing from the hierarchy,

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77:08

Dirty December Blues, Tears & Awards: Chelsea oblee,...

Five-a-side ·

2025/12/31

This Five Aside x SoccerTakesWithAK episode starts where the heat is highest — AFCON.We open with Nigeria’s Super Eagles, focusing on Victor Osimhen’s leadership, maturity, and how this side looks less like a vibes team and more like a serious tournament unit. This wasn’t chaos-ball — this was structure, intent, and authority.From Africa to England, the tone flips.Chelsea’s inconsistency comes next. The talent is undeniable, but elite football doesn’t wait for projects. The kids can play — the

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46:13

Make Up With Your Girlfriend & Start Scoring 😭 | City...

Five-a-side ·

2025/12/29

December football does not forgive — and this episode proves it.On this week’s Five Aside, Dalu breaks down a chaotic Premier League weekend where Manchester City reminded everyone they’re inevitable, Arsenal fans were forced into another 90 minutes of stress, and Gyökeres somehow went missing again (someone please book that therapy session).We dive deep into United’s win over Newcastle, questioning Amorim’s substitutions and asking whether United might actually function better without Bruno. Then

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57:56

AFCON Said ‘Hold That’ 😭 | Africa Levels Up (Five...

Five-a-side ·

2025/12/24

AFCON is no longer just vibes, memes, and chaos — it’s quality, structure, and real football. In this episode of Five Aside × SoccerTakesWithAK, we dive deep into the AFCON format change, the impact on European clubs, and why African football is finally getting the respect it deserves — even if clubs don’t like it. We debate whether moving AFCON to a four-year cycle actually fixes the problem or just shifts it, how timing (not frequency) is the real issue, and why European football can’t keep

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62:29

Arsenal Are Boring, City Are Scary & AFCON is here

Five-a-side ·

2025/12/22

Arsenal are top of the league… and somehow still stressing us out. In this episode of the Five Aside Podcast, we break down a wild Premier League weekend where Arsenal won but bored everyone, Manchester City looked genuinely terrifying, Chelsea and Newcastle shared the chaos, and Aston Villa continued their “are they actually serious?” run. We debate whether Arsenal’s slow build-up is sustainable, if Ødegaard is releasing the ball quickly enough, why City are slicing teams open inside the box, and

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35:55

EVERYONE’S AT AFCON!! | EPL WEEKEND PREVIEW- Five...

Five-a-side ·

2025/12/19

In this episode of the Five Aside Podcast, in collaboration with SoccerTakesWithAK, we preview a huge Premier League weekend — with a major twist: AFCON absences are starting to bite. We break down: Newcastle vs Chelsea, and whether Chelsea can impose themselves away from home Everton vs Arsenal, with Everton also feeling the effects of missing key AFCON players Tottenham vs Liverpool, where Liverpool are forced to cope without Salah Manchester City vs West Ham, and whether City keeps up their

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84:23

Two Squads, One Country 😭 | Best of the Rest & AFCON...

Five-a-side ·

2025/12/19

In this episode of the Five Aside Podcast, we link up with SoccerTakesWithAK to shine a light on the stories that usually sit outside the spotlight. We break down the Best of the Rest in the Premier League, discussing Aston Villa’s relentless momentum, Sunderland’s statement derby win, Newcastle’s inconsistency, and Tottenham’s worrying dip, and what these performances say about standards beyond the so-called “Big Six.” The conversation then moves to Serie A, where Inter Milan are quietly setting

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68:51

Arsenal on the Edge, City in Cruise Control 🍿 | FPL...

Five-a-side ·

2025/12/15

In this episode of the Five Aside Podcast, Chukwudalu D Fab-Ukozor and Toby react to a packed Premier League weekend, mixing Fantasy Premier League banter with deep analysis of the title race, big wins, and key player narratives. We start with FPL highs and lows before breaking down Manchester City’s dominant win over Crystal Palace, discussing why Pep Guardiola’s side look ruthless on form and how players like Haaland, Foden, and Cherki are firing at the perfect moment. The conversation then shifts

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93:04

UCL Review And The Salah Debate

Five-a-side ·

2025/12/12

In this week’s Five Aside Podcast, we dive into a dramatic Champions League matchweek that delivered headlines everywhere. We start with Chelsea’s painful 2–1 loss to Atalanta, breaking down their second-half collapse and the bigger questions surrounding Maresca’s project. We move to Liverpool’s gritty 1–0 win at the San Siro, where the conversation heats up around Salah — his absence, his long-term Liverpool future, and what the team looks like without him. Arsenal continued their perfect European

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76:03

Manchester United Special: Amorim’s System Under Fire...

Five-a-side ·

2025/12/08

In this dedicated Manchester United Special, the Five Aside team and soccertakeswithak take a deep dive into everything surrounding Rúben Amorim’s turbulent start. We break down whether he actually has the players to execute his 3-4-3 system, including the controversial decision to use Bruno Fernandes as a 6. We analyse Kobbie Mainoo’s role, whether he's being overused, and how his development fits into United’s tactical identity. With AFCON approaching, we evaluate what happens when Amad and Mbuemo

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93:09

Arsenal’s Trauma… and Salah’s Crashout

Five-a-side ·

2025/12/08

In this action-packed episode of the Five Aside Podcast, we break down a dramatic Premier League weekend featuring major twists across the table. Aston Villa stun Arsenal 2–1 at Villa Park with a late winner, exposing cracks in Arteta’s side. Chelsea fail to score again in a frustrating 0–0 draw against Bournemouth, raising deeper questions about their creativity and squad direction. Manchester City close in on the title race after another commanding win, while Sunderland learn harsh lessons at the

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77:06

Premier League Chaos Loading - Preview and Predictions!

Five-a-side ·

2025/12/06

In this episode we preview a chaotic Premier League weekend featuring Aston Villa vs Arsenal, Chelsea vs Bournemouth, Man City vs Sunderland, Leeds vs Liverpool, and Wolves vs Manchester United. We break down tactical matchups, key players, injury worries, potential banana skins, and which teams are most likely to surprise—or collapse. From Arsenal’s defensive headaches to Chelsea’s inconsistencies , City’s warning signs, Liverpool’s volatility, and United’s structural issues, this weekend (plus

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83:34

Another Amorim stumble & Culture Shocks: A Chaotic...

Five-a-side ·

2025/12/05

Today on Five Aside, we break down Manchester United vs West Ham… another deep-block disaster. No creativity, no control, no striker presence, and no rhythm. We break down why the 3-4-3 still looks unfinished, why Bruno and Casemiro don’t work as a double pivot, and why United still can’t break down compact teams. Then once again we touch on Chelsea’s loss to Leeds raises more questions about Maresca’s rotations and whether the team actually has a settled structure. Meanwhile, Arsenal get a

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82:49

Maresca Fool me twice | EPL Review

Five-a-side ·

2025/12/04

In this packed episode of Five Aside with soccertakeswithak, we dive deep into a dramatic weekend of Premier League football, starting with Chelsea’s frustrating loss to Leeds. The boys break down exactly what went wrong—Maresca’s overthinking, curious tactical choices, and individual errors that continue to haunt Chelsea’s back line. From Tosin’s repeated lapses to the decision to bench a fully fit Cole Palmer in favor of João Pedro, the panel questions whether Chelsea’s issues are tactical,

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83:38

Pep’s Children Fighting Again 😭⚔️ | Chelsea vs...

Five-a-side ·

2025/12/02

In this collab episode with SoccerTakesWithAK, we break down the drama, tactics, and pure chaos that came out of Chelsea vs Arsenal — a rivalry that never fails to serve heat. The banter starts instantly as both sides relive the tension, frustration, and pride that always follow this historic London clash.One theme keeps popping up: Pep Guardiola is the godfather of both teams. Whether it’s Arteta’s evolving pragmatism or Maresca’s youth-driven rebuild, the hosts laugh about how “Pep’s fingerprints

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38:25

Reece James Cooked, Arsenal Shook 😅 | Plus City,...

Five-a-side ·

2025/12/01

The London Derby may have ended 1–1, but the drama was premium. In this episode, the guys relive the chaos of watching Chelsea vs Arsenal in a Nigerian-style bar — full of noise, banter, and pure football madness. The hosts unpack Arsenal’s surprisingly flat performance (“one of their poorest of the season”), Arteta’s rotations, and Chelsea’s impressive resilience despite going down to ten men. Reece James steals the spotlight with a monster display, to some probably winning the aforementioned

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97:30

Chelsea Cooked, Arsenal Cleaned the Plate 🍽️🔥 — UCL...

Five-a-side ·

2025/11/27

In this Thanksgiving special, Arsenal and Chelsea decided to serve FEASTS. Arsenal slow-cooked Bayern 3–1, Chelsea roasted Barcelona 3–0, and both fanbases left the stadium with their plates full. We break down Estevão frying full-backs, Cucurella pocketing wingers, Timber dominating big moments, and Bayern trying to microwave their way out of trouble. We dive into Spurs getting battered in Paris, Liverpool getting deep-fried by PSV, and Manchester City dropping another plate in their kitchen. Then

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44:08

(Arsenal Special) Smitten & EZE-Struck 💘🎩 | Arsenal...

Five-a-side ·

2025/11/25

In this episode, emotions were flying everywhere — and not just from Tottenham defenders. One of us genuinely fell in love again after Eze’s North London Derby hat-trick, describing the performance with romantic butterflies like he’d just met his crush again. Arsenal didn’t just win — they performed poetry. Spurs tried the pragmatic five-at-the-back experiment and ended up pinned so deep they were practically underground. We also touched on Manchester United’s weekly lows, Chelsea discourse, Timber

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99:45

EZE Does It! 🎩 Arsenal Run Spurs Out of North London

Five-a-side ·

2025/11/24

Arsenal made the North London Derby look way too EZE after Eberechi dropped a derby hat-trick like it was a training session. Spurs, defended deep, tried to press, tried to build, tried to vibe… but Arsenal said “not today.” We break down Eze turning into a Prime Zidane impersonator, Chelsea finally acting serious, Liverpool collapsing at home, Newcastle humbling City, Madrid stumbling and Barcelona celebrating their Camp Nou return with a demolition job. Pure chaos, pure laughs, pure football —

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