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Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss Manchester City's recent form reminding of years past. Arsenal escaping Everton: is it better to be lucky than good? Aston Villa thrusting themselves into the title conversation. Unai Emery and Morgan Rogers setting themselves apart. Will Manchester United's midfield injury woes make Ruben Amorim rethink his ideas? Chelsea drawing with Newcastle. Alexander Isak's horror/freak injury: Move when you can move. Does changing your Instagram profile picture matter: Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid. CAF's proposed change to make AFCON a four year tournament, and the ramifications for Africa, African football, European football, and FIFA's broader ambitions for the game.
Included with Patreon: Are you in the "Christmas spirit?"
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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Arsenal escaping Wolves, but allowing Manchester City and Aston Villa into the title conversation. Morgan Rogers is winning the England No. 10 battle. What is wrong at Chelsea? Mohamed Salah and Liverpool seem fine. Tottenham must define themselves. Xabi Alonso lives another week. Are we at final from Kylian Mbappe? Raphinha is the key for Barcelona (and Brazil?). AFCON predictions. What's up with Lionel Messi in India and footballer worship in general?
Before the podcast: On "skiplagging" and violent tendencies.
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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, Arne Slot, and whether the Egyptian's quotes after being benched against Leeds United are recoverable for his Reds' career. Why is Xabi Alonso under pressure at Real Madrid? Are there similarities between what Carlo Ancelotti left Andre Villas-Boas at Chelsea, and what he left Alonso at Real Madrid? Manchester City are back in the Premier League title race with Arsenal. And what was the FIFA World Cup draw?
Before the podcast: On Nas/DJ Premier and Netflix's Sean Combs documentary.
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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. Manchester City finding a second option to Erling Haaland. Chelsea flatter to deceive, beating Barcelona, drawing with Arsenal despite a red card, then losing to Leeds. Can Liverpool perform in the Champions League if the Premier League is gone? Ronald Araújo is struggling at Barcelona. Is Thibaut Courtois the best (not greatest) goalkeeper ever, and the World Cup draw is here!
Before the podcast: On films with lewd content.
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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Manchester City and Liverpool making the Premier League title race worse. Arsenal should walk their first league title since 2003/04. Are Chelsea ready to be league contenders? Is their performance against Barcelona one-off or a sign of serious development? Manchester United couldn't beat 10-men Everton. Have you ever wanted to hit your teammate, and FIFA are bending rules to suit their World Cup marketing with Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo.
Before the podcast: On "Rush Hour 4."
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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Scotland qualifying for the World Cup. Ireland reaching the UEFA play-offs. Italy may miss three straight World Cup tournaments. Their manager seems to think the cause of their misfortune is the allocation of World Cup slots. He forgets himself. Nigeria have missed their second consecutive World Cup. Have Hope has little mercy for the Super Eagles. Curacao and Haiti have punched their ticket to the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Why is Cristiano Ronaldo cozying up with Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Gianni Infantino?
Before the podcast: On Star Wars and Star Trek.
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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Manchester City 3-0 Liverpool. Why are Liverpool struggling this season. What's up with Mohamed Salah? Pep Guardiola has adjusted, but has he fundamentally changed? Arsenal's Premier League to lose, but big tests are coming. Is Chelsea's 2004/05 defensive record in danger? Have Hope's apology to Marcus Rashford after balling for Barcelona. The difference between Carlo Ancelotti and Xabi Alonso managerial style at Real Madrid. Nigeria, FIFA, bonuses, and the money disappearing.
Before the podcast: On taking video games too seriously.
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Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss Marcus Rashford's impressive form at Barcelona, and what the future will hold for the Manchester United forward after his loan in Spain. Jude Bellingham seems to have found a groove at Real Madrid, scoring three in three, rumours of his World Cup place being in danger should be laid to rest. Then your questions on favourite footballing memories, Mikel Arteta under pressure to win a major trophy, and former England goalkeeper Mary Earps' upcoming book.
Before the podcast: On the art of collaboration.
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Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona. Why is Vinicius so edgy? Lamine Yamal is growing up like few other footballers have had to before. Barcelona's high line is easy to exploit. What is the biggest rivalry in football? Solving Liverpool's many problems. Enzo Maresca needs to chill. Are Manchester United turning the proverbial corner? Arsenal better win the Premier League with this level of competition. Is Scott McTominay... elite. Diego Maradona's 65th birthday is this week. If you haven't the Asif Kapadia documentary, it's a great watch.
Before the podcast: On the old days of magazines.
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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Liverpool losing to Manchester United. Arsenal's path to silverware. Erling Haaland, goalscoring anomaly. Pele is the greatest of all time. Chelsea beat Nottingham Forest, causing Ange Postecoglou's sacking. Barcelona are slightly short of their best, and Real Madrid are tracking towards the weekend's big clash. Der Klassiker, false image. Ligue 1 and Serie A are tight. Maccabi Tel Aviv ultras earning their thuggish reputation. La Liga protests are good, the players' union must help.
Before the podcast: On nuclear weapons.
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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Nigiera have keeping themselves alive for World Cup qualification. Expanding the World Cup is good for African nations, even if it hurts the overall competition. Why are FIFA pimping the World Cup and how to remove, if possible, Gianni Infantino from power? What is going on with Jadon Sancho's career? Which stage is football currently in: intro, growth, maturation, or decline?
Before the podcast: On Leonardo DiCaprio (with a tiny bit on D'Angelo).
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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Liverpool's shaky start. Is criticism of Mohamed Salah fair? Chelsea won a big game and played well. Arsenal's moment to win the league. Predictable Manchester United results, and why Erling Haaland isn't leaving Manchester City. Is Barcelona's high line going to change. All roads lead to El Classico on 26 October. Playing league games outside of the home/away format is bad for the league. Will Harry Kane return to England, and is there hope for Nigeria in World Cup qualifiers?
Before the podcast: On Van Jones aka Sly Cooper.
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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Atletico Madrid 5-2 Real Madrid. Does football do nepotism? Lamine Yamal's dad was right. Can "fossilball" save Serie A? Manchester United losing to Brentford. Chelsea dropping points against Brighton. Liverpool couldn't beat Crystal Palace. Are Bayern Munich a factor in the Champions League? UEFA and FIFA should ban Israeli clubs from continental tournaments and Israel from international competition as a consequence for their Gazan genocide.
Before the podcast: On authoritarianism.
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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Ousmane Dembele winning the Ballon d'Or. Xabi Alonso's perfect start with Real Madrid. Being two minutes late cost Marcus Rashford a Barcelona start. Man City playing defensively against Arsenal. Chelsea have spent a lot to have no good centre-backs and goalkeepers. Why is Gianni Infantino's FIFA attempting to ruin the World Cup by adding even more nations to the final tournament? Ah, yes, greed...
Before the podcast: On Censorship and candy
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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Ruben Amorim refusing to adapt his tactics despite having the worst form at Manchester United since the 1940s. What is the point of an inflexible manager? Manchester City are an interesting mix of ideas, but more information is needed. Are Liverpool their record or their performances? Arsenal are built for England more than Europe. Is Vinicius losing Real Madrid, and can Kylian Mbappé sustain this form over a season.
Before the podcast | Best discography: Michael or Janet?
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Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss Manchester United not getting the best from the talent they acquire. Nigeria struggling in World Cup qualification. Why African football is seeing more parity. Nottingham Forest sack Nuno. Why are Manchester City are signing players they likely wouldn't have in seasons previous?
Before the podcast: On getting old.
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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Liverpool signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. Marc Guehi staying at Crystal Palace. Man City losing to Brighton: What era has Pep Guardiola entered? Will Barcelona's high line be exposed as the season progresses? VAR, what is it good for? Why is Lionel Messi best friends with a man (Luis Suarez) who bites, spits, and is racially abusive to fellow professionals and staff?
Before the podcast: On best birthday memories.
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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Liverpool getting past 10-men Newcastle. What is an assist? What should Liverpool's priority be in what's left of the market? Man City need to decide who they are. Arsenal suffering injuries, Eberechi Eze is arriving just in time to his favourite club. Man United are cooked, when will they be not cooked? Kylian Mbappé looks sharp, why might that be? What does the future hold for Rodrygo?
Before the podcast: On "Highest 2 Lowest," and Notting Hill Carnival.
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Have Hope, Carl Anka, and Daniel Tiluk discuss Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal. Is Eberechi Eze to Arsenal the right move? Manchester City's impressive start. Alexander Isak's fight to leave Newcastle United. Chelsea were lacklustre. Rashford's Barcelona debut. Lamine Yamal's signature moves. Real Madrid out on Rodrygo, or Rodrygo out on Real Madrid? Why is Neymar always crying?
Before the podcast: On daily routine and veganism.
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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss 2025/26 season preview. Who wins the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and the Champions League. Also, some reckless speculation.
Before the podcast: On climate change affecting London temperatures.
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