Part 1
It’s only been two weeks into this season, but the impact of VAR is already becoming evident.
Hello and welcome to the Total Football Podcast. I am your host, Declan Harte, and joining me today is Andrew Conway.
Andrew, just how is it changing the way we, as viewers, watch the game and changing the way the players play the game?
Part 2
Man City drop points to Tottenham despite utter dominance.
Liverpool win the Super Cup on penalties, then grind out an impressive 2-1 win away at Southampton while rivals drop points.
Frank Lampard’s Chelsea remain winless, their performances already falling into a strange and worrying pattern
We will focus on Europe a little more closely in the coming weeks, but the transfer window remains open across the continent. Philippe Coutinho has finally been shipped off by Barcelona, Inter potentially doing United more favours as they look to sign Alexis Sanchez and it’s looking increasingly likely the Gareth Bale will be staying in Madrid.
Part 3
Following his Burnley’s side 2-1 defeat away at Arsenal on Saturday, Sean Dyche was asked about diving and simulation. He has been a very vocal critic of its widespread occurrence in the game, but his side have also been criticised for their rough approach to tackling and pressing.
Should referees be looking to send off divers, or should they actually be offering more protection to them?
Part 4
Arsenal come up against Liverpool, they've had a tough time of it at Anfield over the years but they have also started the season well. Can Arsenal put an end to Liverpool's perfect start to the season?
Closing
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