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Man Utd eye Pochettino with Carrick on the brink Nov 11, 2026 39:00 It's international week but there's no shortage of chaos at Old Trafford.Sam, Crooky and Troy unpack the latest development surrounding Michael Carrick who looks set to lose his job despite producing two stirring comebacks in the space of a week.Their primary target is former Spurs and Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino, who is still contracted to the USMNT, and it is expected to cost £7 Mil

Man United's Theatre of Chaos delivers again! Nov 9, 2026 47:06 The Premier League has hit pause for the next two weeks and Man United sit eighteenth in the table after the most chaotic game of the season at Old Trafford!Sam, Crooky and Troy attempt to make sense of Man United's 4-4 draw with Aston Villa and if the result is a positive one or not for Michael Carrick given his side trailed 4-2 with six minutes to go.As for Villa, how much blame is attribute

Man Utd's 'Dawn of a new era', Can Spurs go 4/4, and which managers survive the international break? Nov 5, 2026 44:49 Final weekend of Premier League football before the break is upon us!Sam, Crooky and Troy reflect on a busy midweek of Champions League action and if Man United's win against Roma is the dawn of a new era for under pressure Micheal Carrick, they have the chance to back it up this weekend against Aston Villa who have a poor record at Old Trafford.Elsewhere Spurs go to Elland Road looking to mak

Arsenal go top, Martinez meltdown & Glasner feeling the heat Nov 2, 2026 57:40 Another weekend of Premier League football is in the books and Arsenal have returned to the top of the table.Sam and Crooky are joined by former Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam to dissect all the action starting at Anfield where Arsenal nullified Liverpool's expensively assembled forward line to return to the top of the table, will they remain there?Brighton remain right in the mix after pic

Carrick limps on, Arsenal's winger crisis & where's Estevao? Oct 29, 2026 42:19 After a busy midweek int he League Cup, Sam, Crooky and Troy look ahead to a big weekend of Premier League footballMichael Carrick has been given a stay of execution at Man United and has cleared the air with captain Bruno Fernandes, can he put a difficult couple of weeks behind him when he heads to Stamford Bridge?As for Chelsea, they are out of the League Cup after losing a penalty shootout to L

Carrick on the brink at Man United after Bournemouth defeat Oct 26, 2026 49:12 It's Groundhog Day at Old Trafford, and another manager is on the brink of losing his job.Sam, Crooky and Troy unpack yet another horror show from Man United, this time at home to Bournemouth who hammered them 3-0 in their own back yard.Michael Carrick is still in charge at the time of recording but his hopes of holding onto his job look slim, we ask what impact replacing him will have, and wh

More misery for Man Utd, Liverpool's Brighton test, and can Spurs stun Chelsea? Oct 22, 2026 44:41 Another midweek of Champions League football and another bombshell interview surrounding Man United.Sam, Crooky and Troy unpack Man United''s defeat away in Como and the interview afterwards from skipper Bruno Fernandes who questioned the tactics of manager Michael Carrick, Crooky tells us the atmosphere at Old Trafford this weekend has the potential to be toxic when Bournemouth come to to

Encouragement for Man Utd, boring boring Arsenal, City go 7 wins from 7 Oct 19, 2026 46:40 Sam, Crooky are Troy debrief another eventful weekend of Premier League action where Man City remain top and with their 100% record in tact, Arsenal sit behind them but are far from convincing and could Brighton gatecrash the title race after they demolished Crystal Palace and scored the goal of the season in doing so!We also ask if Man United's draw away at Leeds was a step in the right direc

Will Martinez Rant Inspire Man United? Oct 15, 2026 53:54 What a week it's been in the Champions League!Sam, Crooky and Troy reflect on all the midweek action including Man United's defeat to Atletico Madrid and that bombshell interview from Lisandro Martinez who took aim at the clubs hierarchy and how they are running the club.Troy questions what Martinez has done on the pitch to warrant such an interview and suggests he should improve his perfo

Defiant City silence Anfield Oct 12, 2026 46:40 After three weeks off, the Premier League returned with a bang this weekend!Sam, Crooky and Troy unpack all the action starting at Anfield where Man City drowned out the boo's at Anfield to see off Liverpool in their first match back since being found guilty of 114 charges by the Premier League.We ask just how real the possibility of City winning the league is this season given their flawless

How will Man City cope with Anfield on their Premier League return? Oct 8, 2026 49:55 After three weeks the Premier League is BACK!Sam, Crooky and Troy sink their teeth into a huge weekend of football and the standout fixture where Man City head to Anfield to take on Liverpool in their first game since being found guilty of 114 charges brought against them by the Premier League.The guys discuss what impact the ongoing case will have on the City players and if they can put it could

Dazzling England, Man City latest and unpacking Spurs dismal start to the season Oct 5, 2026 49:08 Sam, Crooky and Troy unpack England's 7-0 hammering of Croatia and ask if it's time to give Thomas Tuchel some credit after a sensational performance.There's high praise for Jude Bellingham who was named man of the match and Troy asks if he is now considered the next in line to be England's number 9 behind Harry Kane.Elsewhere Crooky brings us up to speed on Man City's ongoing

'Sham' City, England and all things Premier League- Q&A Special Oct 1, 2026 47:10 It's been an international break to forget for Man City and their fansSam, Crooky and Troy have the latest on their ongoing battle with the Premier League after they released a damning statement against the club and their 'sham' payments which have been at the epicentre of their guilty chargesElsewhere, there's the latest on England who bounced back from their defeat to Spain with

Same old England and what next for Manchester City? Sep 28, 2026 52:42 England have started their Nations League with a defeat at home to World Champions Spain.Sam, Crooky and Troy unpack the action from Wembley, where it was once again a case of England throwing away a lead from a winning position.Sam is seeing the positives from the performance but Troy tells us why England are sadly levels below the top sides in international football.Away from the England camp th

Encouraging signs for Man United & our pre season predictions revisited! Sep 24, 2026 49:47 The Premier League is on ice for the next three weeks as the Nations League takes centre stage.Sam, Alex and Troy take the opportunity to reflect on their pre season predictions some of which have come good, others have aged like milk.Sam's been doing a deep dive on all the stats and data surrounding Manchester United and it makes for encouraging reading for Michael Carrick so is it just a mat

Man City go top after Arsenal pecked by the Seagulls! Sep 21, 2026 46:12 The first checkpoint of the Premier League season has arrived and it's Man City who lead the way after five games!Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Troy Deeney unpack another eventful weekend as Man City remain the only team in the division with a 100% record following their win over Sunderland and Arsenal's defeat away to Brighton.Troy tells us why is still not fully convinced by Maresca's City and

Crisis point at Man Utd, winless Spurs and Villa face off, Iraola's Bournemouth return Sep 17, 2026 59:45 After an eventful week in the Carabao Cup the Premier League weekend is now upon us!Sam Matterface is alongside Alex Crook and Troy Deeney to look ahead to it allCan Micheal Carrick pick up his beleaguered Man United side after they threw away a two goal lead at home to Brighton? They travel to Fulham on Sunday who are also looking for a positive run of form under Alvaro Arbeloa.Two winless sides,

10 Man City win the derby! Sep 14, 2026 49:55 Man City are 4/4 in the Premier League after winning their first Manchester Derby under Enzo Maresca!Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Troy Deeney unpack an eventful clash at Old Trafford as well as the rest of the weekend's football.We ask why Man United seemed to get worse after Phil Foden was given an early red and if Erling Haaland's all important winner should have stood after interference from

Can Carrick cause another Manchester Derby shock? Sep 10, 2026 49:20 It's been a perfect week (so far) for Premier League sides in Europe, how will they cope with the return to domestic football?Sam Matterface is alongside Alex Crook and Troy Deeney to look ahead to another busy weekend, and in particular the Manchester Derby.We ask if Michael Carrick can replicate his previous form in this fixture or if it will be more of the same from Man United when they take on

Champions Arsenal make an early statement Sep 7, 2026 46:22 Arsenal have won the first blockbuster game of the new Premier League season and remain unbeaten after three games.Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Troy Deeney unpack an entertaining game at the Emirates where the Gunners had to come from behind against Chelsea to secure all three points against their London rivals.Elsewhere Everton came from behind twice to draw with Man United, their deadline day

Deadline day chaos, Arsenal vs Chelsea blockbuster & revolt at Everton Sep 3, 2026 48:09 The transfer window is now closed until January and it's time to focus on the football!Sam Matterface is joined by Alex Crook and Troy Deeney to preview another big weekend in the top flight and to reflect on a chaotic deadline day which saw Enzo Fernandez join Man City, Chelsea fail to replace him and Everton end up with egg on their face.We also look ahead to the standout game of the Premier Lea

Bruno buries Ipswich, Chelsea the entertainers & high flying Hull Aug 31, 2026 54:55 Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Troy Deeney unpack a busy weekend of action in the Premier League!Man United bounced back from their shock defeat to Hull by hammering Ipswich, but Troy still isn't convinced they can compete on all fronts this season based on the performance.Chelsea produced another goalfest, this time a 4-3 win over Brighton, and with just 25% possession. Can Xabi Alonso's side be

City's new midfield, Barcola picks Liverpool and Savio sparkles at Spurs Aug 27, 2026 56:06 Week two of the Premier League is fast approaching and Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and Troy Deeney to look ahead to a busy weekend!Man City kick us off on Friday night against Crystal Palace, will we see their new midfielder Ayoubb Bouaddi, and just what kind of impact can the 18 year old Moroccan have in his debut campaign in the Premier League?Elsewhere Andoni Iraola takes

King Kev remembered, Emery vs Watkins & Man U mauled by the Tigers Aug 24, 2026 51:30 Week one of the Premier League is in the books! And what a weekend it was!Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and Troy Deeney to unpack all the weekend's action.Newcastle and Liverpool both paid tributes to the late, great Kevin Keegan in fitting fashion, playing out an entertaining 2-2 draw at St James's Park, but were the hosts unfortunate to concede a last minute penalty?Elsewher

Free hit for Frank? United's new midfield & Isak's return to Newcastle Aug 20, 2026 58:18 The new Premier League season is here! Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and Troy Deeney to look ahead to the opening weekend of the 26/27 seasonChampions Arsenal host promoted Coventry in the curtain raiser, is this the best possible time for Frank Lampard's side to face their toughest game of the campaogn?Another new promoted side Hull take on Man United, what chance have they g

Can anyone stop Arsenal? HUGE Premier League season preview Aug 17, 2026 58:20 The new Premier League season is fast approaching!Sam Matterface is joined by talkSPORT's Chief Football Correspondent Alex Crook and our summer signing Troy Deeney to preview the season at the top and bottom of the table.Can anyone topple champions Arsenal? They are the only team of the traditional top sic to retain their manager so can Mikel Arteta become just the fourth manager to retain the Pr

Arteta Goes 'A Bit Southgate' & Slot Sacked! May 31, 2026 35:16 Join Sam Matterface and Alex Crook for a look back on the Champions League Final that denied Arsenal the double! Plus the boy react to Slot's sacking, is Iraolo the answer at Liverpool?Instagram: @talkSPORTTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTubeWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Palace secure the Conference League, can Arsenal make it 3/3 in Europe for the Premier League? May 28, 2026 44:32 Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Scott Minto look ahead to the Champions League final this weekend and reflect on a historic win for Palace in the Conference LeagueWe ask what the Eagles can do to kick on from their historic win and how they can avoid the example set by previous winners West Ham who will be a Championship side next season.We take a detailed look at the Champions League this weekend

The Season Finale: Arsenal’s Coronation & West Ham’s Heartbreak May 24, 2026 48:00 Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Scott Minto as the team looks back on a memorable Premier League season. This week, Arsenal get their mitts on the trophy, there are final farewells, a final scramble for Europe and heartbreak for the Hammers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal end a 22 year wait to win the Premier League! May 20, 2026 39:47 Alex Crook is alongside former Chelsea defender Scott Minto to reflect on Arsenal securing their first Premier League title in 22 years!Bournemouth's 1-1 draw with Man City was enough to see Mikel Arteta's side awarded the title ahead of the final weekend, and we ask if the Gunners can now relax a little ahead of their next massive game against PSG in the Champions League final.Elsewhere we hear f

Handball Havoc, Wasteful West Ham & Salah's Socials May 17, 2026 54:14 Join Sam Matterface and Alex Crook for your ultimate review of all the weekend's football! This week; FA Cup action, Handball VAR blunders, Salah's snide social media posts, wasteful West Ham, why a trip to Bournemouth is like a trip to the dentist and we ask when are Manchester United going to finally give Carrick the job?! Instagram: @talkSPORTTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTubeWebsite&nb

City keep title race alive and turn to FA Cup final, is Alonso Chelsea bound? May 14, 2026 56:48 Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and Ex Chelsea defender Scott Minto the look ahead to a busy weekend of Premier League football and the FA Cup finalPhil Foden impresses on return to City XI against Palace but is it too late for England recall? Next up for City is the FA Cup final against Chelsea, Crooky gives the latest on their pursuit of Xabi Alonso and if the former Real Madr

Has VAR Handed Arsenal The Title?! May 10, 2026 45:37 Join Sam Matterface and Alex Crook in the stands at the London stadium in the aftermath of what could be the title decider! Elsewhere, safety secured for Nottingham Forest, the Champions League chase and is Arne Slot on the cusp of receiving his P45 after another bad day in the office? Instagram: @talkSPORTTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTubeWebsite Hosts: Sam Matterface & Alex Croo

Squeaky Bum Time & Chelsea's Crisis Continues May 7, 2026 47:58 Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Scott Minto for a look ahead to all the weekend's Premier League action! This week: The title race still hangs in the balance, the survival scrap continues, there are yet more stern words for Chelsea, and when will Carrick finally get the Manchester United job?Instagram: @talkSPORTTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTubeWebsite Hosts: Sam Matterface &

Manchester City Fall Into The Toffee Trap! May 4, 2026 47:59 Join Sam Matterface and Alex Crook for a look back on an action packed Premier League weekend!This week; the Premier League pendulum swings in Arsenal's favour as City drop points at Everton, a ray of hope for Spurs' survival hopes and Chelsea demonstrate yet another 'pathetic performance.'Instagram: @talkSPORTTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTubeWebsite Hosts: Sam Matterface & Alex Crook

Can the Premier League live up to Champions League drama? Sesko on life at Man United Apr 30, 2026 46:08 Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and Ex Chelsea defender Scott Minto the look ahead to a busy weekend of Premier League footballHow do we follow the drama of the midweek Champions League?? Arsenal need to go again after their draw in Madrid, a win against Fulham takes them six clear of Man City temporarily.Benjamin Sesko speaks to Sam about his debut season at Man United, next up

Nervy Gunners, Leeds Regrets and FA Cup Chaos! Apr 26, 2026 45:51 Join Sam Matterface and Alex Crook for a look back at all the weekend's footballing action!Another week, another nervy performance from Arsenal, FA Cup Semi-Final chaos, the fatigue factor and is Eddie Howe’s future in genuine doubt? Instagram: @talkSPORTTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTubeWebsite Hosts: Sam Matterface & Alex Crook Producer: Lucy Lavery Hosted on Aca

Rosenior sacked! And Man City steal top spot Apr 23, 2026 51:39 Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook, and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto ahead of a busy weekend of football in the Premier League and the FA Cup!Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea manager after just four months, we assess the landscape at Stamford Bridge and ask if he ever stood a chance.Next up for Chelsea is a trip to Wembley to play an in form Leeds side, elsewhere Man City are on course

Panic on the Streets of London! Apr 20, 2026 48:00 Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Danny Mills for a look back at all the weekend's Premier League action!This week; embarrassment for Arteta, another stumbling block for Spurs' survival hopes, a ray of hope for Leeds and hat-trick hero Gibbs-White stuns at the City Ground. Instagram: @talkSPORTTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTubeWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

A season defining weekend in the Premier League Apr 16, 2026 47:25 Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook, and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto as they preview arguably the most pivotal weekend of Premier League football all seasonLeaders Arsenal travel to in from Man City on Sunday in a game that will determine where the Premier League title is lifted at the end of the season, what version of the Gunners will we see after a tricky few weeks for Arteta's side on the

Have Arsenal Well And Truly Bottled It?! Apr 13, 2026 46:50 Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Kevin Hatchard for a look back at all the weekend's Premier League action!This week: 'Tepid' title contenders, wobblers galore, deluded owners and is the year of the Gunners just a pipe dream?!Instagram: @talkSPORTTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTubeWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The start of the Premier League run in! Apr 9, 2026 46:17 Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook, and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto as they look ahead to the return of the Premier League weekend which is returning after a three week hiatusCan Man City keep the pressure on Arsenal? They face a tricky tie away to Chelsea who are without midfielder Enzo Fernandez for this one but were the club right to discipline the vice captain?It was another difficult ni

A weekend to forget for Arteta and Slot Apr 6, 2026 53:52 Join Alex Crook, Henry Winter and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto for all the latest from the Premier League and beyond! In this episode, we unpack a thrilling set of FA Cup quarter finals which saw Arsenal dumped out by Championship side Southampton and Liverpool hammered by Man City to pile the pressure on their manager Arne SlotNext up for the pair of them is the Champions League quart

More questions than answers for England, Spurs pay up for De Zerbi Apr 1, 2026 49:00 Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto for all the latest from the Premier League and beyond! In this episode, we unpack a disappointing international break for England who failed to win either of their two friendliesWe ask if Roberto De Zerbi is worth the gamble from Spurs after they agreed a deal to make him the highest paid manager in the clubs historyAnd i

Is De Zerbi the right man to keep Spurs in the Premier League? Mar 30, 2026 47:07 Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto for all the latest from the Premier League and beyond! In this episode, we discuss Igor Tudor's departure from Spurs and the likely arrival of former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi who is heavily fancied to replace the Croatian in North London.Elsewhere we ask how much Mo Salah's departure announcement will impact Liverp

"Disgraceful Decisions" & The Return Of Ben White Mar 24, 2026 36:46 Happy International break everyone!Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Dean Ashton for a look ahead to all the action! In this episode, we dive into the shock Ben White call-up and ask what happened in Qatar? Plus, Crook vents on those "disgraceful" decisions, debates who should step up as England’s backup No. 9, and we ask: Can Wales get the job done when it matters most?Instagram

Carabao Cup Fallout and Can Someone Phone Harry Redknapp?! Mar 23, 2026 48:00 Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Dean Ashton for a look back at all the weekend's action!This week: Pep bags himself a Trophy, alarming West Ham performances, the poisoned chalice that is Chelsea, why Eddie Howe won't solve all of your problems and also can someone give Redknapp a ring for Spurs?Instagram: @talkSPORTTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTubeWebsite Host/s: Sam Matterface & Alex

Master vs apprentice for first silverware of the season! Mar 19, 2026 48:58 Sam Matterface is joined by talkSPORT's Alex Crook and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto ahead of the Premier League weekend!In this episode; It's master vs apprentice in the league cup final as Man City take on Arsenal, can the Gunners pick up the first of four trophies this weekend against their title rivals?Spurs and Forest meet in a crucial six pointer at the foot of the Premier League.

City’s Title Slip & The Never-Ending Spurs Crisis Mar 16, 2026 48:00 Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Darren Lewis for a look back at all the weekend's Premier League action!This week; have Manchester City blown their title hopes? Can miracles really happen? And Tudor's terrible Tottenham finally gain a point! Instagram: @talkSPORTTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTubeWebsite Host/s: Sam Matterface & Alex CrookContributors: Darren Lewis Producer: L

Can Spurs topple Liverpool and kickstart survival push? Mar 13, 2026 53:28 Sam Matterface is joined by talkSPORT's Alex Crook and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto ahead of the Premier League weekend!In this episode; What chance have injury ravaged Spurs got against an out of sorts Liverpool? Will Chelsea ever win anything big under their current ownership model? And is the Premier League in danger of losing it's fifth Champions League spot after a poor week in Eu

FA Cup Chaos and Champions League Heavyweights Mar 9, 2026 45:54 Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook, and Scott Minto as they break down a turbulent weekend of FA Cup action and look ahead to a massive week of European football.In this episode; As the pressure mounts at Tottenham, we ask: is the Tudor reign already under threat? Plus, Chelsea's Goalkeeping dilemma, is the writing on the wall for Robert Sanchez?Instagram: @talkSPORTTwitter: @talkSPORT YouT

Was Fabian Hurzeler right to call out Arsenal and Mikel Arteta? Mar 5, 2026 51:46 Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Scott Minto debrief a chaotic week of Premier League action which could prove pivotal come the end of the seasonArsenal emerged 7 points clear after a 1-0 win away at Brighton but the real story come from Seagulls boss Fabian Hurzeler who criticised Mikel Arteta's side in his post match press conference, we ask if the German has a point or if he is just the latest to

Set-Piece FC & Tudor's Terrible Tottenham Mar 2, 2026 48:00 Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Perry Groves for a look back at all the weekend's Premier League action and a look ahead to the midweek fixtures!This week; Arsenal secure all three points but it wasn't pretty, why Manchester united should keep hold of Bruno and are Tottenham really on their way down?! Instagram: @talkSPORTTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTubeWebsite Host/s: Sam Matterface &amp

Can Arsenal maintain their dominance over Chelsea? Feb 27, 2026 41:20 Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto ahead of the Premier League weekendComing up: Can Arsenal make it eleven games without defeat to Chelsea this weekend at the Emirates? Will Leeds do the Gunners a favour on Saturday night when they welcome second placed Man City to Elland road?Elsewhere it's approaching must win territory for Igor Tudor and

Arsenal Do the Double Over Spurs & Milner Makes History Feb 22, 2026 47:50 Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook, Perry Groves and Kevin Hatchard for a look back at all the weekend's Premier League action! This week; Arsenal do the double over Tottenham in the North London Derby, Pep smells blood in his pursuit of the title, Liverpool leave it late and James Milner makes history!Instagram: @talkSPORTTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTubeWebsite Host/s: Sam Matterface & Alex

Can Tudor and Spurs pile more misery on Arsenal? Feb 19, 2026 51:02 Sam Matterface and Alex Crook are alongside former Chelsea defender Scott Minto ahead of the weekend's Premier League action!Coming up: Can new Spurs boss Igor Tudor get off to a perfect start in the derby against North London rivals Arsenal who dropped more points midweek away at WolvesCan Newcastle apply their Champions League form in the Premier League against Man City? And will Nick Woltemade

FA Cup 4th Round: A Hatrick... Of Errors! Feb 16, 2026 48:00 Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Dean Ashton are here to give you a rundown of all the FA Cup action!This week; a deep dive into the new managers on the block Tudor & Pereira, more refereeing errors than you can shake a stick at and does this mean that Arsenal can get their grubby hands on the quadruple? Instagram: @talkSPORTTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTubeWebsite Host/s: Sam Matterface &am

Bee's sting Gunners, double sackings, FA Cup fourth round Feb 13, 2026 49:01 Sam Matterface is alongside Alex Crook and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto to unpack a busy midweek of Premier League football and to look ahead to the weekend's action in the FA Cup!How worried should Arsenal fans be after their disappointing performance away at Brentford and how concerning is the form of Eberechi Eze who was hooked at half time after being given a rare start.There was not on

Squeaky Bum Time For Arsenal As Manchester City Close The Gap! Feb 9, 2026 48:00 Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Scott Minto are settled in to give you a rundown of all the Premier League action!This week; the title race is back on, squeaky bum time for some, 'nonsense' VAR decisions and what does this mean ahead of the midweek fixtures?Instagram: @talkSPORTTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTube Website Host/s: Sam Matterface & Alex CrookContributors: Scott Minto Produc

Winning trophies or playing attractive football, what would YOU rather? Feb 5, 2026 58:53 Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and former England striker Dean Ashton ahead of the Premier League weekend!Coming up, Arne Slot says he prioritises playing a nice brand of football over winning trophies ahead of his sides clash with Man City this weekend.One side that is in the winning groove at the moment is Man United, they take on Spurs this weekend in a repeat of last season

No Faith In Frank and Pep's Last Season?! Feb 3, 2026 43:00 Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Kevin Hatchard are here for your deep dive into the transfer window!Who won this window? who dropped the ball? and who is already having to explain themselves in front of the club finance department? Let's get into it... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can the Champions League teams turn up in the Premier League this weekend? Jan 29, 2026 57:27 Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto ahead of the Premier League weekend!Coming up: Why are Premier League teams so dominant in Europe but inconsistent in the league? Time to give Rosenior his flowers, and Mateta breathes new life into the Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest rivalry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information

It's Not Rocket Science! Jan 26, 2026 48:00 This week we are travelling back to the podcast glory years as Sam Matterface and Alex Crook are lucky to be joined by the man the myth the legend, Darren Lewis.We chat all things United, the title race which seems to be back on, Spurs crash back down to earth and who will be next to earn themselves a sacking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carrick's at the wheel? Jan 22, 2026 46:20 Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto ahead of the Premier League weekendComing up: English sides (bar City) dominate in the Champions League, can Carrick go 2/2 away at Arsenal? And can the last one left at Selhurst Park please turn off the lights? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No Pace, No Trophy! Jan 19, 2026 48:27 Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Dean Ashton as we look back at the weekend's Premier League action.This week; missed opportunities, tantrums, Manchester Derby mayhem and when will Thomas Frank get handed his P45? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carrick's dugout debut in the derby! Jan 15, 2026 54:57 Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and ex Chelsea defender Scott Minto ahead of the weekend's Premier League action!Coming up: VAR chaos in the Carabao Cup, Michael Carrick makes his debut in the derby and must win for Frank and Nuno as Spurs host West Ham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'You Haven't Got The CV' - The Managerial Merry-Go-Round Continues... Jan 12, 2026 45:00 Sam Matterface is joined by Alex Crook & Terry Gibson to review all of the weekend's FA Cup action, including Manchester United's exit! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“NO KILLER INSTINCT” Jan 9, 2026 48:00 Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Scott Minto for another edition of Premier League All Access! This week, dropped points all round, The managerial merry-go -round continues to cause chaos and why Havertz MUST replace Gyokeres to spearhead the title charge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruben Amorim SACKED! Jan 5, 2026 48:00 Sam Matterface is joined by Alex Crook and Dean Ashton to react to the Premier League action, and Monday's HUGE news, that Ruben Amorim has been sacked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turgid Thursday, Ezno gonzo, West Ham roll the dice Jan 2, 2026 45:19 Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto to look ahead to the weekend's Premier League action!Coming up: Turgid Thursday in the top flight see's 3 0-0 draws, Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea, and West Ham get their January business started early! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BREAKING! Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea Jan 1, 2026 17:09 Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Scott Minto bring you an emergency podcast to kick off the year reacting to the news that Enzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea manager! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can red hot Emery outfox his Arsenal replacement Mikel Arteta? Dec 29, 2025 51:07 Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and former West Ham striker Dean Ashton for all the latest from the Premier League!Coming up: Red hot Villa head to the Emirates after downing Chelsea, West Ham drifting closer and closer to the Championship and Thomas Frank returns to the Gtech Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boxing Day preview! Dec 24, 2025 49:04 Merry Christmas! Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Scott Minto join you for another festive podcast ahead of another busy round of Premier League actionComing up: Chelsea the latest to face the Villa juggernaut, Liverpool light in attack? And should we feel sorry for Thomas Frank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Villa's perfect 10 Dec 22, 2025 45:02 Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and ex Chelsea defender Scott Minto to recap the Premier League weekend!Coming up: Aston Villa make it ten wins in a row with their own #10 Morgan Rogers stealing the show, can Frank get control of Romero, and West Ham's woes continue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charmless Enzo, Micky meets Gary & Mainoo makes a statement Dec 18, 2025 52:55 Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and ex Chelsea defender Scott Minto ahead of another busy weekend of Premier League action!Coming up: Enzo's unclear future at Chelsea, Van De Ven talks Big Ange, and Kobbie Mainoo wants out at United Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three way title race, Salah truce & deadly DCL Dec 15, 2025 50:47 Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and ex England striker Dean Ashton to unpack the weekend's Premier League actionComing up: Villa enter the title race after a run of 10 wins in 11, have Salah and Slot buried the hatchet? And Dominic Calvert Lewin's red hot form for Leeds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anfield swan song for Salah? Dec 11, 2025 45:29 Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto ahead of the Premier League weekend!Coming up: Could this be Mo Salah's final Anfield appearance, or has he already made it? Why Wolves are the worst PL side in history and a huge day looms in the north east for the Wear-Tyne derby! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Salah vs Slot Dec 9, 2025 43:20 Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Chief Football correspondent Alex Crook & former Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam ahead of a busy week of European footballComing up: Mo Salah's Liverpool future in major doubt after bombshell interview, Wolves on course for worst ever Premier League season, Phil Foden's resurgence ahead of trip to the Bernabeau Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo

Can anyone stop Arsenal? Dec 5, 2025 47:31 Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and ex Chelsea defender Scott Minto ahead of the Premier League weekend!Coming up: Liverpool and Chelsea both slip up midweek, can Villa be the team to topple Arsenal? Thomas Frank's reunion with Brentford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No Salah...No Problem Dec 1, 2025 47:58 Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Kevin Hatchard for a look back at all the weekends footballing action! This week; it's been a weekend of dramatic comebacks, 10 man Chelsea manage to keep the league leaders at bay and Liverpool finally back to winning ways! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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