Manchester Football Social

Marley Anderson, Ant McGinley and Joel Tudor on duty as they review the final Champions League group games, which sees Chelsea finish in second place thanks to a last minute goal. Ralf rings the changes and tries out some new faces for United, while Spurs and Leicester both face challenges with large numbers of positive Covid tests affecting both players and backroom staff. And could two very familiar faces return to the Premier League next month? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Marley Anderson and Matt Pidd look back at last night's Champions League action as Liverpool and Manchester City wrapped up their group stage campaigns.Jurgen Klopp's side maintained their 100% record in Europe this season with a 2-1 win away at AC Milan but Pep Guardiola's City slipped to a 2-1 defeat at RB Leipzig.The gang also preview tonight's ties with Ralf Rangnick making his European bow as Manchester United boss, as Young Boys head to Old Trafford, and Chelsea go to Zenit St Petersburg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rafa Benitez picked up a crucial win as Everton manager last night as the Toffees beat Arsenal 2-1 in the Premier League. Mike from the Unholy Trinity Everton podcast joins us to discuss the goings on at Goodison Park amidst a turbulent week at the club. (Part 2, 23:54) We talk Liverpool and Man City’s Champions League approach tonight having already qualified, plus 40-year-old Caballero has joined Southampton to aid their goalkeeping crisis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new week in the Premier League kicks off with Jim Salveson, Joel Tudor and Marley Anderson bringing you the big stories. In Heroes and Villains there's also a lesson in 80's rock music so the younger members of the team can appreciate one very cheesy commentator. Ahead of tonights match between Arsenal and Everton, the big news coming out of Goodison Park is that Marcel Brands has left as Sporting Director, after a very poor return on his transfer activity. And finally the team dig into the leaked sections of the new book from Zlatan where he labels Manchester United "a small club." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Jay Motty and Eisha Acton to review another busy weekend of Premier League with big results at both ends of the table.Ralf Rangnick kicked off his Manchester United tenure with a narrow 1-0 win over Crystal Palace as Chelsea slipped off top spot in the Premier League with a late 3-2 defeat away at rivals West Ham.Divock Origi was the late Liverpool hero as the Reds won 1-0 at Wolves and Newcastle picked up their first Premier League win of 2021/22 at the 15th time of asking at home to Newcastle.Man City leapfrogged Liverpool and Chelsea to top the table with a win at Watford, plus wins for Aston Villa and Tottenham and late goals across the weekend securing draws for Leeds United and Brighton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined by former West Ham, Wolves and Norwich winger Matt Jarvis and ex-Brighton, Leicester and Southampton man Dean Hammond to preview the weekend's Premier League action. There are some great stories this gameweek, with West Ham and Chelsea contesting a tasty London derby, Ralf Rangnick managing his first game as Man Utd boss, Steven Gerrard and Brendan Rodgers meeting as managers in Villa against Leicester and Eddie Howe facing another massive test for Newcastle. All of the weekend's games previewed on The Dugout, the show featuring former top flight professionals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristiano Ronaldo reached 800 career goals last night as he brace saw Manchester United beat Arsenal 3-2 at Old Trafford. New manager Rangnick watched on as Carrick waved goodbye to the club. (Part 2, 21:30) Son shone for Tottenham last night as they swept aside Brentford 2-0 in the Premier League. (Part 3, 34:25) We choose our heroes and villains from the midweek fixtures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool hammered former boss Rafa Benitez's Everton side 1-4 in the Merseyside Derby last night, where Salah was sensational yet again. We look back at a night of Premier League action which saw Man City and Chelsea also record wins. Plus we preview Man Utd v Arsenal and Spurs v Brentford tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Ian Brannan and Marley Anderson are on midweek duty for a full set of Premier League fixtures to kick off a busy December period.Newcastle winless Premier League run stretches to 14 games as Eddie Howe's side were held by Norwich at St. James as Leeds United picked up a last gasp 1-0 win over Crystal Palace at Elland Road.The guys also preview six Premier League games tonight, with Leicester City heading to Southampton, league leaders Chelsea away at Watford and record chasing David Moyes hosts Brighton.Plus Burnley's trip to Wolves, Jack Grealish returns to Aston Villa as Pep Guardiola calls on him to step up in 2022 and Rafa Benitez's faces a huge Merseyside derby showdown at Goodison Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ralf Rangnick has been announced as Manchester United's new interim manager. The 63-year-old German is well thought of within the game, but how big an impact can he have at Old Trafford? (Part 2, 20:39) Two huge games in the Premier League this evening as Leeds host Crystal Palace and Newcastle and Norwich clash in a massive relegation tussle. (Part 3, 39:32) Lionel Messi won a record 7th Ballon d'Or award last night. But did he deserve it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jadon Sancho scored for Manchester United against Chelsea. Has he finally announced himself in the Premier League? Plus, why did the Brighton fans boo their side in a move which perplexed boss Graham Potter? And we look at the latest top flight transfer gossip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Jay Motty and Mark Critchley to review a busy and snow filled weekend of Premier League action.Michael Carrick's positive start as Manchester United boss yielded a draw away at Chelsea as Manchester City edged out a 2-1 win over West Ham at a snow covered Etihad Stadium.Liverpool picked up back to back 4-0 wins at Anfield and Arsenal bounced back from their thumping on Merseyside with a 2-0 win over rock bottom Newcastle.Steven Gerrard clinched a second successive Premier League win over his old foe Patrick Vieira, Jamie Vardy inspired Leicester to three points against Norwich and Rafa Benitez's Everton misery continued with defeat at Brentford.PLUS with Burnley v Tottenham called off because of the snow at Turf Moor the guys give their take on the Premier League's snowball kings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined by ex-Premier League players Trevor Steven and Dean Hammond to preview the weekend's games, including a huge clash at Stamford Bridge where table-topping Chelsea host Manchester United. United sacked Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick will take interim charge. Can they revive their season with an unlikely win? Plus, can West Ham continue to crash the top 4 with a win at Man City? All of the other games previewed too on The Dugout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United look set to appoint German coach Ralf Rangnick as their interim boss. Who is the 63-year-old and what will he bring? (Part 2, 20:28) We dissect the performances of Premier League sides in Europe last night, including Conte's dismay at his Spurs side losing to unknown Slovenian team Mura. (Part 3, 45:13) The latest transfer gossip, including wild rumours of Mbappe joining Newcastle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All 4 Premier League sides are through in the Champions League after wins for Liverpool and Manchester City last night. Could we see another English winner this season? Plus, we discuss tonight's Europa League games and whether the notion that half time could be extended by 10 minutes is a good idea or not... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Ian Brannan and Matt Pidd on midweek duty for a busy round of Champions League action for all four Premier League sides.Michael Carrick picked up a debut win as Manchester United caretaker boss as Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho sealed their place in Champions League last 16 with a 2-0 win at Villarreal.Chelsea cruised past Juventus at Stamford Bridge, with their knockout place already in the bag, PLUS previews for tonight's action as Manchester City face an Etihad showdown against PSG and already qualified Liverpool host Porto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United are looking for Solskjaer's successor - is ex-Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino that man? He has emerged as a strong contender for the Old Trafford hot seat. (Part 2, 21:28) United travel to Villarreal tonight in the Champions League with Michael Carrick in temporary charge. Meanwhile Chelsea face Juventus. (Part 3, 36:19) Gareth Southgate has extended his England deal. Is he too harshly criticised despite his good job with the Three Lions so far? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked as Man Utd manager over the weekend. Was it the right call and who is the best option to replace him? (Part 2, 24:09) The latest transfer rumours from the Premier League, including a shock link to a Chelsea departure for Mason Mount. (Part 3, 41:47) We select our ‘heroes and villains’ from the weekend’s games, with mentions for Ranieri, Smith, Sterling and… Steele?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Jay Motty and Sam Lee look back at HUGE weekend of Premier League action and major talking points on the managerial merry go round.Manchester United have parted company with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following their 4-1 defeat at Watford with Michael Carrick taking over as interim boss in a dramatic 24 hours at Old Trafford.Liverpool deepened Arsenal's Anfield misery with a 4-0 hammering on Merseyside, Chelsea cruised past Leicester City and there were winning starts for Steven Gerrard and Dean Smith at Aston Villa and Norwich City.Newcastle kicked off the Eddie Howe era with a 3-3 St. James' draw against Brentford and Antonio Conte picked up his first Premier League victory as Tottenham boss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sport Social's Niall McCaughan and Marley Anderson are joined by former Southampton man Francis Benali to look ahead to the weekend's Premier League games. With Eddie Howe, Dean Smith and Steven Gerrard all taking on new roles, we ask how exactly will they fare - plus, who will emerge on top between two form teams in Liverpool and Arsenal? All of the weekend's games previewed on the Dugout, the show featuring former top flight professionals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices