The Game
The Game is a football podcast from The Times and The Sunday Times, offering previews and reviews of matches every Monday and Thursday. Hosted by Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson, it covers the Premier League, EFL, Champions League, European Championships, and World Cups. The show features tactical analysis, data insights, transfer news, and special guest appearances.
Episodes
WORLD CUP 2026 - Are you ready!?
It is finally here. Tonight Mexico will play South Africa in the opening game. Will it be a tournament for the ages or a step too far for over heated and over worked players?So, a quick look at England - Bellingham or Rogers, Rashford or Gordon?Your favourite World Cup opening games; teams we'd love to see do well and Tom Clarke's mad challenge to watch every match - what are his chances
WORLD CUP 2026: SCOTLAND PREVIEW
Scotland could not be happier going in t the World Cup. When was the last time you heard that - 1928!?Eight goals in two games and believe it or not even some talk of their talisman John McGinn not making it into Steve Clarkes first eleven. The Tartan army suddenly have a cutting edge, confidence to burn and mounting expectation. Bring on Haiti!What could possible go wrong?Who better to ask than t
WORLD CUP 2026 - LIVE PREVIEW SHOW
As part of our build up to World Cup 2026 we hosted a live event at The Times building in London.Tom Clarke hosts the event with Martin Samuel, Jonathan Northcroft, Hamzah Khalique-Loonat and World Cup veteran and former Republic of Ireland forward Tony Cascarino.The team discuss England and Scotland's chances and what to expect from the other tournament contenders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/
How far will England and Scotland go?
It is World Cup week! England treated their friendly against New Zealand as a training session...can we learn anything? Does Thomas Tuchel already know his line up to face Croatia or is it still in doubt? How worried should England fans be that three of England's team are already in the red zone, prone to injury or burn out? Scotland are looking confident with eight goals in their last t
WORLD CUP 2026: THE CONTENDERS
If England don't win it who will?France, Spain, Portugal are all among the favourites, but only one European team has ever won in the Americas...can they change that?Lionel Messi will be at his sixth World Cup, can he lead Argentina to defend their crown? Brazil have gone twenty four years without a World Cup, can ageing talisman Neymar and the experience of manager Carlo Ancelotti guid
Managers, Transfers and England update
All the latest from a busy domestic scene. Silva leaves Fulham...is he Benfica bound? Crystal Palace look set to appoint the former Lens coach Iraola to Liverpool, Ederson to Man Utd and Nottingham Forest are asking for £120m for Elliot Anderson...is that value for money?After the break an update from the England camp in Miami - who is training, who looks good, who looks knackered and has Anthony
WORLD CUP 2026: BIG ENGLAND PREVIEW
World Cup 2026 is nearly here! Can England win it? Has Tuchel picked the right squad, what is England's base camp like and what will be England's biggest challenge?With inside knowledge from within the England camp our team cover it all - from which players will be most affected by the heat and who can cover at number six to secret England tactics and who starts at number ten.Join Times Sport
Arsenal's big signing? Iraola to Liverpool?
Arsenal fell agonisingly short, was there anything they could have done differently or did they just come up against a generational team in PSG?What if anything could Mikel Arteta have changed, or was focusing on defensive organisation always going to be their best route to success? Who do Arsenal need to sign to get better?In the second half Slot out and potentially Iraola in at Liverpool. W
WORLD CUP 2026: Scotland special - Craig Levein
This is a one off special from our colleagues in Scotland who join former player and national team manager Craig Levein. They look at what reaching a World Cup means to Scotland, and how the team might fare.Scotland correspondent Michael Grant is joined by Mark Palmer and former Scotland international Craig LeveinIn the run up to World Cup 2026 we will be releasing a series of specials.J
Arsenal v PSG - the key battles?
Arsenal have a chance to do the double on Saturday evening, but they have to face a PSG team which many believe are the best of their generation.Can they beat them and if so how? There are intriguing one v one battles all over the pitch, from Rice v Vitinha to Saka v Mendes and who plays right back against Kvaratskhelia? what will be the keys to Arsenal lifting the Champions League for the rest ti
EFL Extra: Play-off final reactions and end of season awards
Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson wrap up the 2025/26 EFL season with a look back at the three play-off finals - and give their own end of season awards. They discuss Hull City’s hard earned victory over Middlesbrough, Bolton Wanderers’s win against Stockport County, and Notts County besting Salford City. Plus, praise for standout seasons from Coventry City, Lincoln City and Bromley. Hosted on Acast
Big season review and awards
Joining Tom Clarke are Tony Cascarino, Gary Jacob and Peter Rutzler to wrap up an astonishing Premier League season. What went wrong at West Ham and what do they need to avoid further collapse? How did Sunderland’s fairytale campaign end in European qualification? Plus, the team hand out their much-coveted end-of-season awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EFL Extra: Play-off final predictions
Gregor Robertson and Tom Clarke go over each of the Play Off finals - who is favourite, who is in form...who goes up, who stays down?And Gregor gets his say on Spygate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
ENGLAND SQUAD: IMMEDIATE REACTION
Jonathan Northcroft Chief Football Correspondent for The Times and Sunday Times joins Tom Clarke for immediate to the England squad.Who is in, who is out and what do we make of it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Villa, Arsenal and Spygate
Aston Villa added to a crazy week in English football last night, winning their first trophy in thirty years and their first european trophy in forty four years. Is it the first of many for Unai Emery at Villa? How does a club and squad like Villa take the next step to challenge for the Premier League or Champions League?Arsenal are still celebrating their title win - who were the key players for
SPECIAL EPISODE: Arsenal are Champions and Pep leaves City
What a week in English football!Arsenal are Champions again after a twenty two year wait.How did they do it, what were the key moments, who were the key players or staff and will it be the start of something bigger?Tom Clarke joins The Times Arsenal reporter Gary Jacob to assess a memorable night for the Gunners.After the break the worst kept secret in football - Pep Guardiola is set to leave Manc
Alonso and Carrick in; will Slot or Pep be leaving?
Xabi Alonso is in the Premier League, but not where many expected.As the Liverpool old boy joins Chelsea what can he expect and is it a huge positive for the Chelsea project? Where does the appointment leave Liverpool, the owners are wedded to Arne Slot but the fans don't seem to be.Man Utd look set to announce Michael Carrick on a permanent basis, what will his targets be next season? P
Is Carrick right for Man Utd? And Celtic v Hearts
It is the best Scottish title race in years and it got even spicier last night.Celtic were awarded a penalty for literally the last kick of the match - they scored at took it to the final day as Hearts need only a draw at Celtic Park.What is the feeling in Scotland, was it ever a penalty and how will Derek McInnes' Hearts approach the game on Saturday?Man City took the title race to another weeken
Has VAR decided the title and relegation?
Was it or wasn't it? Could one decision of foul or no foul have decided the title race AND relegation? It was the biggest moment yet for VAR, was the final outcome correct...or is it more complicated than that?Will john McGinn get a statue at Villa Park if he leads them to a european trophy?Who is ion a worse position - Liverpool or Chelsea ?After the break an update on the SPL as Hearts go for th
This is how Arsenal can beat PSG?
Arsenal are finding form at the right time. Four points clear in the title race and through to the Champions League final the double is still on. What has brought about the turn around in form and who have been the key players? PSG are on the verge of defending their European title, which for some would mark them out as one of the modern day great european teams...so, how good are they and ca
EFL Extra: Round up and play-off Predictions
Ipswich did it on the last day...but with that squad were they always going to?Wrexham missed out to Hull City. That is Hull who stayed up on the final day of last season and faced a transfer embargo in the summer - quite an achievement.So, who makes it through the play-off's - is the smart money on the winner of Middlesbrough Southampton?In League One Stevenage defy the odds, Challinor does it ag
All change...again
Have Spurs turned a corner with De Zerbi? Two wins and a draw in his first three games, took them out of the relegation zone after West Ham lost heavily at Brentford. Was Aston Villa's performance cause for concern ahead of their semi final second leg against Forest. Unai Emery's team have lost three on the spin and look out of form. If the award doesn't go to Arteta or Pepe who else cou
Best game you've ever seen?
PSG v Bayern served up nine goals, but it was so much more than just goals. There were hardly any defensive errors and few shots outside of the goals actually scored. Was it really one of the greatest ever games and if so, why?Were Arsenal unlucky to leave Madrid with only a draw? Regardless of who wins the second leg how will they go about stopping PSG or Bayern. If you had a combined team from t
EFL Final Day - It's Massive!
Join tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson to preview the final regular weekend of a fantastic EFL season.What a weekend we have in store, there are so many permutations and so much riding on some many games.Who is heading for the Premier League - Ipswich, Millwall or Southampton?Will Wrexham keep the fairy tale alive at the expense of Hull and Derby?In League One can Luton and Plymouth gate crash the p
Who's staying up - West Ham or Spurs?
It is relegation central as we look at the fixtures and decide who stays and who drops?Spurs finally win but with two big injuries and other teams winning will it be enough? West Ham look 'happy in their own skin' but their fixtures are the tougher ones. Perhaps hardest of all are Leeds fixtures, could they still be dragged back into the fight? The FA Cup saw Chelsea show more fight after the
EFL Extra: Leicester City Special
Where did it all go wrong?Premier League winners ten years ago; only four years ago FA Cup holders, Community Shield winners; last four in europe competition and battling for top four in the league. What happened?Times and Sunday Times writer Jonathan Northcroft wrote: 'Fearless - The Amazing Underdog Story of Leicester City, the Greatest Miracle in Sports History.'In a specia
Liam Rosenior gone, could Eddie Howe be next?
After five defeats and no goals Chelsea bit the bullet and sacked Liam Rosenior. Where do the problems lie at Stamford Bridge - the ownership, the players the coach or the whole project? Given the chaos who would wan tthe job?Man City beat Burnley to go top, but showed familiar signs of frailty in doing so. They're top only on goals scored...could we be heading for a play off?While Chelsea are in
Will City or Arsenal stay unbeaten?
Where is your money now? Man City have made it a proper title race by beating Arsenal. What was the difference between the two teams, tactics, personal, injuries or mentality?With only five and six games left can either go unbeaten until the end of the season? Chelsea fell further back in the race for Champions League qualification, how much responsibility lies with Liam Rosenior? What happen
PSG make it look easy. Arsenal make it look hard
Is this PSG team the best since Pep Guardiola's Barca team? They beat Liverpool showing they can defend as well as they attack.Arsenal managed only one shot on target beating Sporting. What happens now for Mikel Arteta's side, top of the league and semi final of the Champions League, but are they in danger of ending up with nothing?Harry Kane is having the season of his life, surely he is in
EFL Extra: Who has got the Play Off momentum?
The latest from the nail biting EFL with Tom Clarke and former player Gregor RobertsonCould Southampton really grab second place in the Championship? Unbeaten since Jan 17th, beating play off rivals and rotating a talented squad - they look ominous. Ipswich looked confident of second but a shock loss to Portsmouth has opened the door. They play Southampton in the penultimate game.At the bottom Por
Is it panic stations for Arsenal and Spurs?
Arsenal are out of form and low on confidence, but they are still six points clear and very likely to be in the Champions League semi finals. Man City are in form and full of confidence - so, who are title favourites now? With the two meeting next week what does Mikel Arteta have to do to lift his team and do Man city have a higher ceiling in terms of performance?Across North London Roberto De Zer
Anfield can't save Liverpool from PSG
Liverpool suffered a 'chastening' defeat in Paris. Will the famed Anfield atmosphere be enough to save them from a dominant PSG team?Arne Slot tried a new formation and a new line up, none of it worked - the question is why? Was it his personal, the quality of PSG or his tactics?Bayern shone in Madrid, and brightest amongst them were Harry Kane - can he really still be under rated? and Michael Oli
EFL Extra: Promotion chasing or relegation threatened - "The games are running out"
Tom clarke and Gregor Robertson with all the latest from the EFL.Lincoln are promoted! Tom was there and reflects on a remarkable day. Just how impressive is the Imps achievement ?The play offs are still wide open in League One, the top teams have found some form but as far down as Luton in tenth still have a chance. At the bottom it looks like only one place left in the relegation fight.In the Ch
Pressure builds on Arsenal and Liverpool
Where does defeat to Championship side Southampton leave Arsenal? The positivity of Max Dowman's goal against Everton on 14th March seems a long time ago - out of two cups and with poor performances to boot can they bounce back?Liverpool were thumped by a resurgent Man City, but the comments of captain Virgil Van Dijk are perhaps most concerning for Liverpool fans - he thought his team gave up. Wh
Who would you pick in the England Squad?
Was Thomas Tuchel's experiment of playing Phil Foden as a 'false nine' a waste of time? Tony Cascarino thinks it was. Either way the attempt seems to have signaled the end to Foden's World Cup hopes. Did he learn anything else from the two disappointing friendlies? Gregor robertson, Martin Samuel and Tony Cascarino pick their own World Cup squads, and have a guess at who Tuchel will pick
EFL Extra: "Easter weekend is big!"
Tom Clarke and and former EFL player Gregor Robertson with all the latest from the football League. Easter is always pivotal. With two rounds of matches in the space for four days the promotion and relegation picture will be a lot clearer come next Tuesday.Which teams have the biggest fixtures over Easter? In the Championship Middlesborough home to Millwall on Friday lunchtime is huge, it's a
Is De Zerbi right for Spurs? And did Tuchel learn anything?
All change at Spurs again. After only 44 days in change and one point from five Premier League matches Igor Tudor left the club on Sunday...but who on earth comes next? The clubs top candidate doesn't want it until next season and presumably only if they're still in the Premier League and the rest, well its not a strong list.With England did Thomas Tuchel learn anything from England's limp display
Where does Salah rank among Premier League greats?
Mo salah is leaving Liverpool at the end of the season. What is the Egyptians legacy - to Liverpool and to the Premier League ? does he make it into your top five all time Premier League forwards, there is mixed opinion in the studio.Will his departure have a big effect on the future of Arne Slot?Is Trent Alexander Arnold really England's seventh choice right back? Why isn't he in a 35 man squad?&
Worst weekend; Spurs, Liverpool, Arsenal or Newcastle?
What was the most significant result of the weekend?Could Arsenal losing in the cup final affect the rest of their season?Spurs losing to Nottingham Forest puts them one point clear of relegation and looking unbelievably fragile. could a club this big go down? Liverpool slipped up again, is Arne Slot now under serious pressure with Xabi Alonso waiting in the wings? Chelsea were thumped
EFL Extra: Southampton on a surge
With eight games to go time is running out for teams who want to climb out of relegation or into automatic or play off contention. So who is best placed?Southampton are on an incredible run and followed up wins over Fulham and Coventry by beating norwich to break into the play offs, Middlesbrough stalled again at home and West Brom turned a corner with an eye catching win over play off hopefuls Hu
Chelsea Troubles and Arsenal for the quadruple?
And then there were two... six English teams qualified for the knock out stages but only two progressed. Newcastle, Spurs, Man City and Chelsea conceded 28 goals between them, so what went wrong?Chelsea's troubles are not just on the pitch they are off it to, with a hefty fine from the Premier League, but will fans of teams like Everton and Nottingham Forest wonder why it wasn't a points deduction
How good is Max Dowman?
It was a gritty win for Arsenal, but one lit up by the talent of 16 year old Max Dowman. Just how good is he? The stats say there is a simple way to get points off Liverpool - go long. Spurs proved the point on Sunday. Can Slot fix it? And is Richarlison Tudor's man for the run in?Man City again dropped points, is a team built around Haaland faltering now the striker is struggling to find the
Was Premier League power exposed?
It was a torrid week for the English clubs in the Champions League. Liverpool Arsenal and Newcastle are in the balance, but Chelsea, City and Spurs look all but out. Did they under perform or did some of the giants of europe like PSG and Madrid just find their form?What do the results say about the Premier League, very physical but technically inferior? For Spurs the defeat came with yet
Who is best placed to challenge Arsenal in the future?
FA Cup reaction and the future of Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City and Man Utd.Port Vale provided a much needed FA Cup shock and Wrexham showed their enormous progress going very close against Chelsea.Of the big six left in the cup - Chelsea, Liverpool and Man City, who is best placed to challenge Arsenal in the future?Where are the strengths and weaknesses of each team? Bringing in Man Utd which of t
Why are Arsenal getting so much stick?
Arsenal went seven points clear beating Brighton one nil but Brighton manager Fabien Hurzeler said 'only one team wanted to play football' and 'he would not want to win like that.' What was he talking about, is it fair comment and how many others feel the same way?Has football across the board changed, are Arsenal just the best at the new physical style?Man City stumbled again but forest's im
EFL Extra: "Six pointers everywhere!"
Are Leicester or West Brom really heading to League One? It doesn't look good for at least one of the midlands giants who are stuck in a battle for survival at the bottom of the Championship.At the top it is four on the spin for Coventry and their Christmas wobble seems a long time ago. They look well set for promotion to the top flight. Ipswich are chasing Middlesborough in second...is the r
Do Arsenal only win ugly? Are Spurs just ugly?
It's as you were at the top of the table as City and Arsenal both win. Are Arsenal too reliant on set pieces or do fans and team alike not care so long as they get over the line?Across north London Spurs have a new boss, but instead of a bounce man do they have an 'arsonist?'Who is in contention for player of the season?What does Gtregor make of proposed rule changes...?Did VAR rob Burnley an
Bonkers Bodo and Lammens shines for Man United
Giants Real Madrid and PSG just managed to qualify in the Champions League last 16 but who is the best we've seen in the competition so far? Bode Glimt may not win it, but what a team - a town of 54,000, a wage bill a fraction the size of most Premier League teams and a playing style which is hugely adaptable.Domestically, Man Utd are on a charge, led by one of their unsung summer signin
Can Spurs go down?
If there were any questions ahead of the North London derby Arsenal answered them, emphatically. Spurs by contrast looked like relegation candidates. could they really go down? The panel think with West Ham, Forest, Leeds and even Wolves looking like more cohesive teams Spurs are in searious trouble. Is Tudor the man to save them?Where does Viktor Gyokeres rank alongside the other big summer
Nervy Nervy Arsenal - Is it happening again?
"Arsenal are blowing it? Their best chance of a title in over twenty years and they are looking nervy, again."Or..."Winning a title isn't easy! this season isn't like those of recent years you won't need 98 pts."Are either true?If they are to hold it together, what does it take psychologically to get over the line in a title race?Wolves manager Rob Edwards has the fans on side and is seeing encour
EFL Extra: What is the best league in England?
Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson with the latest from the English Football League.Is the Championship the best league in England, Gregor Robertson thinks so. Coventry's win over rivals Middlesbrough sends them top again but six points separate 6th to 16th. Who is best placed to come from the pack? At the bottom some huge clubs look in severe danger of relegation in West Brom and Leicester.Linc
Spurs or Forest to go down? And what will Arsenal win?
Spurs and Forest have rolled the dice again...but will Igor Tudor or Vítor Pereira have the desired effect? Is either appointment on merit, or a reflect of clubs who don't know who they really want? Will the instability mean a player exodus at either club come the summer? Which club should be more worried, Forest or Spurs?Was VAR so bad after all...well yes says Gregor robertso
Spurs and Forest sack the boss - will it work?
Spurs won the sack race! They got rid of Thomas Frank 24 hours before Nottingham Forest said goodbye to Sean Dyche. Why did they go, was it the right call and who could be next?In contrast England manager Thomas Tuchel has signed an extension to his contract, what has he done to earn it and why now?On the pitch do the managerial change give West Ham a better chance of staying up?and the fight for
VAR is finished but City aren't
It's all about VAR again, and Gregor is sick of it. But Tom Allnutt thinks the officials at Anfield got it right - so, time to do away with it or accept nothing is perfect?On the pitch City's fighting win keeps them in the title race, but Arsenal don't look they're feeling any pressure.Man Utd won again, is it the biggest mid season turn around ever? Does that mean Mainoo makes it to the World Cup
"Player Power...give me a break!"
Who has the power in modern football - clubs or players? In the summer Alexander Isak was called morally bankrupt, where would he be now had he not forced through his move? As the transfer window closed Dwight McNeil was left stranded as Crystal Palace chose not to pursue his transfer and Harvey Elliot remains at Villa with a £35 million price tag which no one wants to pay - both powerless to
Coventry are wobbling, who can take advantage?
It is not a blip anymore, Coventry are now in full wobble, Middlesborough have joined them at the top but there are other, unfancied teams waiting in the wings - who if any can come from the pack - Millwall, Hull, Wrexham or Derby?Hull have done some impressive transfer business with with so many players over performing their XG is it sustainable?At the bottom, is there any light at the end of the
Wastes of money, most versatile player and who's lost their swagger?
It was a weekend of two halves - Chelsea, Spurs and Fulham all came back from two goals down at half time...only Fulham didn't hang on. As Man City wobbled they looked to have lost their swagger - Gregor Robertson thinks it is clear why. Chelsea came back to win, but why did they make so many changes in the first place? There was plenty of moaning about VAR but if it was taken away would fans
The real Roy Keane and should heading be banned
Tony Cascarino was a team mate of Roy Keane, he's been to see the film about Keane and his Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy, he gives his version of their relationship.Is heading in football about to be banned? Following recent headlines around ex players suffering from dementia, what are the risks that footballers take? Tony Cascarino - known for his heading ability is worried at the pro
United's Carrick bounce exposes Arsenal’s nerve
Manchester United make it two statement wins under Michael Carrick — but are they really back? Arsenal’s lead at the top is down to four points after a 3–2 defeat at the Emirates… so why were fans booing a team still top of the table?Elsewhere, Liverpool’s unbeaten run ends in chaos at Bournemouth, Chelsea and the chasing pack keep the race for Europe wide open, and pressure grows on Tottenham and
EFL Extra: Big changes in the Championship
Nothing stays the same for long in the Championship. Coventry were having a wobble but two wins a signing some injury returns have put that to bed. Likewise, Middlesborough have got back to winning ways after a Christmas stumble. Hull are on fire and Norwich have turned things around at the bottom. West Brom though are in freefall. Five points separate sixth and fourteenth…so who will
Pep’s last season? And will Palmer make the World Cup?
Artificial pitch and injuries aside Man City lost to Bode Glimt, a team who haven’t won in the Champions League all season. After the match Pep Guardiola said, ‘everything was wrong.’ Could this be his final season in charge? Is he tired or ready for a rebuild?Chelsea won, but Cole Palmer was missing again…is his England place no in doubt? Elsewhere another memorable goal for Dominic S
Managerial magic at Old Trafford but misery for Frank and Glasner
Michael Carrick brought back a touch of the glory days for Manchester United fans on Saturday. his team were on the front foot as they beat a lack lustre Manchester City. Was it a one off or is he finally the man to bring back some cheer to Old Trafford?With City losing it was time for other to capitalise. no one did. Arsenal eeked out an extra point, but the top four look a little tame. Is it a p
VAR and Chelsea drop the ball
It was VAR and goalkeeping errors that made the headlines across the two League Cup semi-finals. Chelsea’s Robert Sanchez gifted two goals to Arsenal at Stamford Bridge and at St James Park a bizarre decision from VAR denied Man City a goal. New Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior picked the goalkeeper but he didn’t pick Palmer, Gusto or James seemingly at the prompting of his medical department. Is thi
Shocks, goals and managers under pressure
Upsets, late drama, near misses and lots of goals. The FA Cup third round had it all.It may have lost some of its shine in recent years but at the weekend the FA Cup showed why it is still the greatest cup competition in the world. Macclesfield pulled off what was on paper the biggest shock in the history of the competition…but it didn’t look like that on the pitch. There was misery at Spurs and M
Who is next for Man Utd? Plus mid week match reviews
“If Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is the answer, what the hell is the question!?”Man Utd look like going back to the future, is that the right answer for one of the biggest clubs in the world?Is the problem in the mangers seat, or is it the executives at the club?Elsewhere coffee cups are the least of Thomas Franks problems at Spurs, West Ham are doomed and with injuries to Man City defenders and Villa dra
EFL Extra: The winners and losers from the festive period
Coventry did not have a good Christmas – is it a slip or the rot setting in?Ipswich and Watford by contrast had a bumper Christmas. With the squad at their disposal Ipswich look ominous and despite a slow start Wrexham are now only a point below the play offs in ninth.In League One, much to Tom’s delight it's hard to look past Lincoln City who beat Cardiff, Stockport, Huddersfield and Peterborough
Ruben Amorim Sacked!
Never a club to be upstaged Manchester United sack their manager Ruben Amorim just four days after Chelsea sacked their manager Enzo Maresca.Are both decisions a reflection of failing managers or failing hierarchy’s?Who is in line for both jobs at two of the biggest clubs in England? And whoever gets them, who will have the tougher job – at Chelsea or Manchester United?After the break Arsenal look
New Year, same old chaotic Chelsea
It's the new year, Enzo Maresca is out, but what does the future hold for both the manager and the club? And is Liam Rosenoir the right choice to replace Maresca? On the latest episode of The Game, the team also discuss Arsenal's statement win against Aston Villa, Liverpool's draw with Leeds and another big performance from Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. And finally with the increas
Which teams had a Happy Christmas and which didn't?
Reaction to all the Christmas fixtures as Villa keep winning, Arsenal look nervous and City look ominous. If Villa win at Arsenal can they go all the way?Are Liverpool's signings starting to click and hats of to Keith Andrews and Regis Le Bris.Elsewhere, Palace look knackered, Ruben Amorim finally plays a back four, West Ham need to buy a defender or they are down and will Iraola change his s
EFL Extra: Christmas Special
It’s Christmas but the EFL doesn’t stop and neither do Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson – here with a bonus Christmas edition of EFL Extra. They’re doing their end of year awards – teams, players and managers of the year for each of the divisions…and many more.If you need a break from the festivities, go for a walk or find a quiet corner and join Tom and Gregor for all the latest from the EFL.From
How good are Villa and who is the best midfielder in the world?
As Villa cement their place in the top three just how good are they? Do they have the squad depth to last the course? Is their star midfielder Morgan Rogers now elevating himself to world level? David Moyes thinks Declan Rice is the best midfielder in the world. Is he…and if not, then who is?Dominic Calvert-Lewin has found form and fitness at Leeds how far could it take him and his club?Spur
City for the title? Chelsea chaos and end of year awards
Chelsea are through to the semi-finals of the League Cup, but behind the scenes there is more chaos. Manager Enzo Maresca is unhappy, but no one quite knows why. The fans chanted his name but are the board happy? A day in the life at Chelsea… Man City are looking ominous, could they be considered title favourites by the new year?One of their shining lights is number ten turned left back Nico O’Rei
Arsenal or City? Rogers or Palmer?
Arsenal are still top of the Premier League but are Manchester City favourites for the title after this weekend? City beat Palace convincingly but Arsenal wobbled against Wolves. Elsewhere Aston Villa kept up the pace and we ask - just how good is Morgan Rogers? Is he on the same level as his friend Cole Palmer?On this show we also discussed Sunderland's win against Newcastle and why the prom
Liverpool, Chelsea and Madrid prove 'Mo Money Mo Problems.'
Liverpool got a much-needed away win at Inter Milan, but their hundred million pound star striker looked lost - why? Off the pitch will Mo Salah still be a Liverpool player come January?It was a good week for English clubs in Europe with Man City beating Real Madrid and Spurs and Arsenal also winning. Are the English teams starting to dominate, is the pace and physicality of the Premier League an
EFL Extra: Who are the ‘dangerous lurkers’ ?
Leaders Coventry suffered first defeat in sixteen games at Ipswich. Wil the result create doubt in Frank Lampard’s squad, or was it just a blip?For Ipswich the result takes them fourth in the table and a season which started falteringly is starting to gain momentum. Southampton and Sheffield Utd had dreadful starts to the season, but after managerial changes both are now looking at the playoffs –
Salah’s future and brilliant Villa
Mo Salah dropped a bombshell on Saturday evening. After starting on the bench for the third game in a row he gave an incendiary interview after the match claiming to have been thrown under the bus, a scapegoat for recent poor form and said he had no relationship with coach Arne Slot. So, what happens next - will it be the end of Salah or Slot at Liverpool? Can any player be guaranteed a plac
WORLD CUP 2026 DRAW - REACTION SPECIAL
After what felt like a nine hour draw England will face Croatia, Ghana and Panama. Scotland will face Haiti, Morocco and Brazil.Is there a group of death? What are the potential routes to the final?Over to Tom Clarke, Gregor Robertson and Jonathan Northcroft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are Arsenal the only team not in transition?
After a goal packed set of midweek fixtures what has changed? Chelsea’s title credentials were checked as a buoyant Leeds put three past them at Elland Road. Man City won but looked anything but assured. Villa are now only six points off top spot and play Arsenal at the weekend. And as for Arsenal - no change there, while others toil they won again.Elsewhere is Cristian Romero a defender or a stri
Chelsea and Arsenal fight it out and Salah dropped
Arsenal went to Stamford Bridge without both first choice centre backs and took a point. Chelsea played the league leaders for sixty minutes with ten men and without their best player and took a point. Who will be happier?Liverpool finally won again and dropped Mo Salah in the process. Is this straight forward squad rotation or the beginning of a transition which doesn’t include the club legend?It
Is anyone better than Arsenal?
Arsenal are dominating the Premier League and now they’re doing the same in Europe. Can they win both the big titles? Gregor Robertson thinks their success is built on a rock solid defence.Chelsea are looking equally effective in Europe; their game against Arsenal at the weekend is set up for the blues marauding wingers to take on Arsenal’s galloping full backs.It was another tough night for Spurs
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