As the warm glow of jubilation fades after Anfield... OK, maybe just one more quick spin around the happiness block!But with a quick mental ice bath of our own, thoughts quickly turn to a game against Brighton at Old Trafford... one that, with good reason, still gives cause for trepidation. Carlos Baleba thinks he has rediscovered his old self just in time to show Mancunians what he is capable of.The good news, though, is that Ruben Amorim has plenty of options at his disposal. With only Lisandro

Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's Dan Kilpatrick and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss Spurs' lacklustre performance against Monaco last night, where they're going wrong in attack, Vicario's brilliant performance and what it means for the champions league going forward. They also discuss Everton away on the weekend & read out some beautiful emails!HOST: Danny KellyWITH: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Dan Kilpatrick, Elias BurkePRODUCER: Tom Fuller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside Tony Evans for this episode as we relive the 5-1 victory away in Germany - and find out how man Frankfurters James managed to consume.The panel look at the change of system, with Arne Slot turning back the clock and rolling out a 4-4-2. Is this something that we could see more of going forward?And what does the victory mean for Mohammed Salah, with the Egyptian on the bench as the team clicked. Will he start against Brentford at the weekend?Email:

A second season of the new Champions League format, the role of full backs at Arsenal and the potential promise of Manchester United’s new goalkeeper were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey.Alex Davidson / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages00:00 - a pinging intro04:20 - Celebrity Traitors…08:39 - loads of goals in the Champions

This season there have been zero instances of teams starting with a 4-4-2 in the Premier League.In the late 2000s the majority of teams lined up in a 4-4-2 - but since then, that figure has been steadily dropping.We find out why.Host: Michael BaileyWith: Mark Carey, Liam Tharme and Michael CoxProducer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't they know Chelsea are the ones who get the red cards?!Producer Lucy's got reaction to the 5-1 rout of Ajax at a rainy Stamford Bridge with analysis from the press box provided by Blues reporter Simon Johnson and The Athletic's Senior Data Analyst Mark Carey. 10 changes but no problems for Enzo Maresca's side - who made a little bit of history by becoming the first team to have three teenagers score in a Champions League match.Who stood out in the circumstances? How impressive were the

Life after Alexander Isak has been hit and miss for Newcastle.But in Nick Woltemade, have they already found the key to Newcastle's fortunes this season?And in terms of Isak, why is he struggling after that record-breaking £125million summer move to Liverpool?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Chris Waugh, Oli Kay, Andy JonesExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducers: Mike Stavrou and John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a midweek Totally Extra and Jimbo is joined in the studio by Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Art de Roché to discuss the Tuesday night Champions League games.It was a good night for the English sides as Arsenal scored four in 13 minutes to stun Atletico Madrid, Newcastle beat Mourinho's Benfica 3-0 and Man City eased past Villarreal 2-0.Seb Stafford-Bloor drops in from Leverkusen to tell Jimbo about the action-packed 7-2 at the BayArena Stadium and how PSG's dominant performance left Bayer

Manchester United’s first victory at Anfield since 2016 was a massive moment for the club.But how does Ruben Amorim ensure this isn’t another false dawn?The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell and Mark Critchley join host Ayo Akinwolere to discuss the win over Liverpool, Harry Maguire, Matheus Cunha, the Brighton fixture this weekend and Amorim’s future.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Laurie Whitwell and Mark CritchleyExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducers: Mike Stavrou and John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See

Jimbo’s got James Horncastle, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballús and Julien Laurens with him as the Euro crew gear up for MD3 in the Champions League.In La Liga, there were 15-second delays and it was the late show once again for Barcelona who had to rely on another stoppage time winner, this time against bottom of the table Girona. Real’s narrow 1-0 win at Getafe sets us up beautifully for Sunday afternoon’s Clásico…It was goals galore in Ligue 1 as Marseille put six past Le Havre, while PSG and

Liverpool’s defeat to Manchester United and the incredibly exciting draw between Crystal Palace and Bournemouth were discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Kaya Kaynak, Jon Mackenzie & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.Arne Slot - Michael Regan / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-224201226500:00 - a washed intro03:57 - Liverpool’s selection issues in Man Utd defeat16:10 - what are the problem

After just 39 days, Nottingham Forest have sacked Ange Postecoglou.He recorded no wins in his eight games in charge.Sean Dyche is set to succeed him, will he do any better?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: David Ornstein, Paul Taylor and Dan KilpatrickExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The title says it all; after more than nine years and ten failed attempts, Manchester United have beaten Liverpool at Anfield. We savour every moment from Bryan Mbeumo's goal just seconds after the final whistle to Harry Maguire heading in the winner from Bruno Fernandes special volley-cross.It was a 90-minute performance and it was a team performance; the boys from Brazil jetted back (from South East Asia) in time to start the game. Casemiro ran his legs off for an hour, and Matheus Cunha made it

Danny Kelly is back with James Maw and Jack Pitt-Brooke to pick over the bones of the dreary 2-1 defeat at home to Villa, a result which means it's just three measly wins this calendar year in N17. Is the honeymoon period now well and truly over for Thomas Frank? And what needs to be done to stop this dire run on our own patch?Also in this most rip-roaring of pods, we hear from Tom Williams about Spurs' chances away to an injury-hit Monaco in the Champions League. The Monegasque are under the

Oh, mate...Matt Davies-Adams, Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin assemble on a gloomy Monday morning to look back on the game of two halves at the City Ground as Chelsea eventually came out 3-0 winners and spelt the end for Ange Postecoglou at Nottingham Forest.We discuss how Enzo's side tried their best to hand Forest the three points in a difficult first half, the impact of the half-time changes (not for the first time this season) - and praise for Marc Guiu for his immediate impact in the game.Then -

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans after the bruising 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Anfield.The panel ask if Liverpool are now in panic mode with four defeats on the spin, as they pick through a performance full of holes. System-wise, what can Slot change going forward to right the ship?Plus there's a look at the midweek game away to Frankfurt. Can Wirtz find some form on his return to Germany, and should Salah be dropped following his recent poor displays.Email:

It’s a big Tuesday night under the lights as Norwich City head to Pride Park to face Derby County in a key Championship clash.Cillian and Nick are On The Road City, joined by Derby fan Kieran Dayaram to preview the midweek meeting — with talk on form, danger men, score predictions, and whether Norwich can get back to winning ways against the Rams.Expect insight, banter, and plenty of build-up from both sides as the Canaries aim to bounce back and Derby look to make a statement at

Matt Davies-Adams is in the hot seat with Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Colin Millar for company after another jaw-dropping Premier League weekend.It's 4 defeats in a row for Liverpool and back-to-back wins under Ruben Amorim for the first time. Man United victorious thanks to a late Harry Maguire header at Anfield. What next for Arne Slot's side?Ange Postecoglou's tenure as Nottingham Forest manager ends after 39 days and a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea. Who will be the third manager of the season at the

Today we speak to one of the best players to have graced the Premier League, İlkay Gündoğan.The iconic former Manchester City midfielder sat down with The Athletic's Jordan Campbell to discuss playing under Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp, City's treble-winning team and his future plans.With: Jordan Campbell & İlkay GündoğanExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducers: Mike Stavrou and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iconic former Manchester City midfielder İlkay Gündoğan sat down with The Athletic's Jordan Campbell to discuss playing under Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp, City's treble-winning team and his future plans.With: Jordan Campbell & İlkay GündoğanExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducers: Mike Stavrou and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.