It was the worst month for Manchester United in 95 years, yet it started with a four-nil victory and included a famous derby win. We attempt to pick apart the problems of a team learning new patterns of play while negotiating a hectic festive programme and with their most valuable player deemed un-selectable, for the time being at least. Is there much hope for improvement in the near future? We do our best, but it's tough when you're visiting Europe's best team (on form) and the Premier League's

A not so Merry Christmas after all... Matt Davies-Adams is back for the first time in 2025 and joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to look back on the damaging back-to-back festive defeats at the hands of Fulham and Ipswich. We've got reports from the final whistle at both, before we reflect on the disappointment and question where this leaves their hopes of a top four finish, weaknesses within the squad and the pressure it puts on Enzo Maresca to find

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Jay Harris are in the studio for the first Totally Football Show of 2025! Arsenal are just about keeping in touch with the leaders after their win at Brentford. Hear what Mikel Merino has in common with Tom Hiddleston. Table-topping Liverpool host relegation-threatened Man United on Sunday. Can anyone on the panel make a case for anything other than a Reds win? And what does the future hold for Trent Alexander- Arnold? Red-hot Newcastle head to

Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's James Maw and Jack Pitt-Brooke to look ahead to 2025 by dusting off the crystal ball and predict Spurs' future over the next 12 months. They also roll out the red carpet for the official VFTL 2024 awards, giving out coveted gongs for 'Best Goal', 'Most Improved Player' and 'Moment Of The Season'. HOST: Danny Kelly WITH: Jack Pitt-Brooke, James Maw PRODUCER: Tom Fuller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside Tony Evans as we return for the first podcast of 2025 - and there's plenty to get into! The panel get into the latest on the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold after Real Madrid made an enquiry to Liverpool over his availability in January. On the pitch, Arne Slot's Liverpool picked up maximum points over the festive period, with Mohamed Salah once again leading the way. Plus, ahead of Manchester United's visit on Sunday we get into Ruben Amorim's latest

Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie and JJ Bull are here to talk about the football.Liverpool’s draw with Manchester United, Newcastle’s midfield three and where Arsenal should throw their transfer kitty were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine and produced by Steve Hankey and Rachael Tinde. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo, Rory Smith, Tom Williams and Daniel Storey are back for the final podcast of 2024! It’s yet another defeat for Man United at home to possibly the second best team in the country right now Newcastle. Can Ruben Amorim really keep losing as he searches for the right formula at Old Trafford? Ipswich make headlines around the world with their first home win of the season against stuttering Chelsea. Which is good news for Liverpool who are flying high at the top of the table. Was it actually a

Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's Jay Harris and James Maw to review Spurs' turbulent festive period, including the loss to Forest on Boxing Day and the recent 2-2 draw at home to Wolves. They also discuss Ange Postecoglou's thread bare squad and reliance on a core group of players, Sonny's form, the January transfer window and much more... HOST: Danny Kelly WITH: Jay Harris, James Maw PRODUCER: Tom Fuller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Spiers and Duncan Alexander join Michael Bailey for a Christmas special — reviewing the biggest moments from Boxing Day, as well as looking ahead to the next round of Premier League fixtures.Fulham stunned Chelsea winning at Stamford Bridge for the first time in 45 years, was this a reminder that Enzo Maresca'a side are not yet the finished product? Marco Silva's Fulham face Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth next, are these two sides optimising the fun and unpredictability of the Premier League this

Jimbo’s got his festive friends alongside him as Julien Laurens, James Horncastle and Pol Ballús bring the pre-Christmas cheer and reflect on all the action from across the continent. There was late, late drama in La Liga as Alexander Sørloth’s 96th minute goal made it 12 wins in a row for new league leaders Atleti following a 2-1 victory over Barcelona - who are down to third and in their worst run of form for over 20 years. Elsewhere, a certain Kylian Mbappé’s starting to look pretty good for

It's been a year filled with news, moves and eyebrow raising events in the world of football and we're here to look back at them with our own Christmas countdown.What happened this year, and how have those decisions played out? Here to reminisce and recoil at the year it's editor-in-chief Laura Williamson and senior writer Adam Crafton. Host: Ayo Akinwolere Guests: Laura Williamson and Adam Crafton Executive Producer: Abi Paterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a point they haven't managed to get in the past...Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey in tow to look back on the blustery and attritional goalless draw with Everton at Goodison Park. Then, as it's our final show of the year we take a look back at 2024 in the life of Chelsea - the ups, the downs, the managerial changes and everything in between. A couple of familiar voices drop by to share their reflections on the past 12 months at Stamford Bridge and beyond. We're taking our Christmas break

James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans after Liverpool's eventful 6-3 away win over Tottenham Hotspur. The panel react to the Reds six-goal showing, Mohamed Salah's latest exploits and much more before looking at the state of the title race following another helping hand from Everton, taking points off Chelsea at Goodison Park. As ever, there's Contract Weekly - the final one before Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk can sign pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs

Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's Jay Harris, to discuss another 'eventful' game at The Tottenham Hotspur stadium yesterday. Spurs started with 9 of the same 11 that have played 3 times in 8 days, Danny and Jay try to decipher whether this was a case of lack of options for Ange Postecoglou or simply a stubbornness to change. HOST: Danny Kelly WITH: Jay Harris PRODUCER: Tom Fuller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Matt Davies-Adams and a host of festive friends after another enthralling Premier League weekend. It’s box-office at Spurs again as league leaders Liverpool win 6-3 in North London. Are we normalising the incredible achievements of Arne Slot? And how long does Ange have left? Man City are in 7th place, a full 12 points off top spot after yet another defeat at Villa. Are they paying for a lack of future-proofing? Tim Spiers and Charlotte Harpur watch a couple of

26 goals in six games... don't you just love Thursday nights? Matt Davies-Adams in joined by two of The Athletic’s finest - Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson to round off a rather eventful week at Chelsea Football Club. We begin with matters on the pitch, and another thumping Conference League victory on Thursday night as the Blues beat Shamrock Rovers 5-1 to make it six wins from six in the league phase. We praise the tenacity of Marc Guiu, the impressive showing from Josh Acheampong and the future of

Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's James Maw and Charlie Eccleshare to discuss the bonkers events that unfolded last night during Spurs' 4-3 win against Manchester Utd. They discuss the goals, Forster's performance, Solanke, Spence and much more! Whilst also previewing Liverpool on Sunday and looking ahead to the semi final against them in January. HOST: Danny Kelly WITH: James Maw, Charlie Eccleshare PRODUCER: Tom Fuller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After beating Manchester United midweek in classically chaotic fashion, Tottenham host league leaders Liverpool. With just one clean sheet in their last 23 Premier League home games, the panel analyse why Spurs are making things so difficult for themselves. Meanwhile Liverpool have shown a more adaptable side to their game this week, could Ange Postecoglou take a leaf out of Arne Slot’s book? Plus, we look at the fixtures elsewhere and talk sacking season after Gary O’Neil and Russell Martin were

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has tested positive for a banned substance. He has been provisionally suspended. Both club and player have issued statements to make categorically clear that Mudryk has never “knowingly used” any banned substances. So where does this leave Chelsea and the £62m man? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea correspondent Simon Johnson and senior writer Adam Crafton to discuss the scenario facing the Ukrainian winger. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Simon Johnson

This is the last show of the year, so the perfect time to look back on the tactical highlights of 2024.We’re talking trends, teams, players, standout moments and of course, our tweak of the YEAR! Host: Michael Bailey With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Thom Harris Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices