Our Favourite guest Anthony joins us this episode. Him and Ethan talk about their recent holidays and what they’ve been up to.
(07:51) We talk about the world cup opening game between Qatar vs Ecuador, the quality of the home nation and the lack of communication for the disallowed first goal. We then talk about the England squad, our concerns about the team and how will England look vs Iran. Holland being a dark horse in the tournament, how much talent brazil have, France dealt injury blows and their chances and who’s going to score Spain’s goals. (23:31) Has Belgium’s golden generation missed their chance to win a major trophy? Eds thinks Serbia is a team people should pay attention to, a really good Portugal team this World Cup and does Cristiano Ronaldo start for them?
(31:16) The change to the Premier League and how the season has unfolded so far. Ethan gives his thoughts on Chelsea so far this season, Eds and Anthony give their thoughts about Arsenal this season, how Arteta’s plan is finally working and players like Xhaka and Saliba who have out-performed expectations this season. Arsenal’s young talent, could they be a surprise destination for Jude Beliingham and who’s been their best player this season.
(45:25) We go on to talk about the Cristiano Ronaldo interview with Piers Morgan, is his footballing ability being unfairly judged, and has his Manchester United reputation been tarnished? Jadon Sancho being left out of England world cup squad and his time at Manchester United as a whole so far. We end the podcast talking about Newcastle, their transfer strategy and Eddie Howe's playing style.
