Manchester Football Social

The news was emerging as the podcast was being recorded that Frank Lampard was set to lose his job as Chelsea boss. Although it was yet to be confirmed at the time, we react to the news that Chelsea have yet again gone for a change of manager. (Part 2, 13:18) Tottenham face Wycombe in the FA Cup tonight and Everton were professional against Sheffield Wednesday. Can either side win the cup this season? (Part 3, 37:16) We discuss the latest Premier League transfer news, including West Brom seemingly after a host of different strikers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Michelle Owen and Steven McInerney to recap a busy weekend of FA Cup Fourth Round action.Premier League leaders Manchester United edged out rivals Liverpool in a 3-2 thriller at Old Trafford, holders Arsenal were knocked out at Arsenal and Manchester City and Leicester City march on.The guys also reflect on the lone Premier League game from the weekend as Steve Bruce's struggling Newcastle lost at Aston Villa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined by Rob Blanchette and Ty Marshall to run the rule over the weekend's FA Cup 4th round games involving Premier League sides, as well as the lone top flight match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United. 7 days on from a 0-0 stalemate, Manchester United face Liverpool in what proposes to be a fascinating encounter, Man City play League Two Cheltenham, under pressure Lampard takes his Chelsea side to Luton, and we ask if Leicester can scoop silverware this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Burnley beat Liverpool in the Premier League at Anfield - the first time the Reds have lost a league game at home in more than 3 years. What is happening to Jurgen Klopp's side? Why are they in their worst goalscoring form for over 20 years? Plus, Wolves travel to non-league Chorley in the FA Cup. Is an upset on the cards? (Part 2, 21:34) The latest Premier League transfer gossip, including Leicester being linked with Christian Eriksen. Is the former Spurs man past his best? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester City secured a 2-0 over Aston Villa to go top of the Premier League for a short while. It was a great game in which Vlla looked good - but there was a moment of controversy for the opening goal... (Part 2, 14:07) Manchester United reclaimed top spot with Paul Pogba's wonder striker enough to beat Fulham. Are they looking like they are the Man Utd of old? Plus, Liverpool prepare to keep pace as they welcome Burnley to Anfield tonight. (Part 3, 33:13) The latest transfer news including deals for Villa and Palace as well as Spurs' interest in Danny Ings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leicester beat a poor Chelsea side 2-0 last night to go top of the Premier League. Why are Chelsea so bad, and how much credit does Brendan Rodgers deserve for making Leicester so effective? Plus we look at West Ham's win over West Brom and Big Sam's managerial future. (Part 2, 20:17) Manchester City and Manchester United are both in action tonight, and can both claim top spot.(Part 3, 43:46) We answer your questions including why people keep employing 'dinosaur managers'! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newcastle fans were left even more dejected last night as their side lost again - this time 3-0 to Arsenal. Is there a way out of the Steve Bruce-shaped hole? How will Arsenal fare from now after Aubameyang finally fired? (Part 2, 17:59) West Ham host West Brom as Big Sam visits his former club and Leicester can to top with victory over wobbling Chelsea. (Part 3, 37:55) The latest transfer news including activity at the King Power Stadium and Stamford Bridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester City were blistering as they surged in to second place in the Premier League with a 4-0 trouncing of Crystal Palace. Kevin De Bruyne bagged his 100th assist and Sterling and Gundogan scored screamers as City showed they are bang up for the title race. (Part 2, 20:31) Arsenal play Newcastle United tonight, and Mesut Ozil has finally left the club. From a Toon perspective, will they finally play some positive football! (Part 3, 34:20) The latest top flight transfer news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ant McGinley is joined by journalists and podcasters Rob Blanchette and Pete Hall to review the weekend's Premier League fixtures. They ask who are the real winners as Manchester United and Liverpool draw a blank at Anfield; Spurs and Leicester win to challenge the top five; West Brom beat Big Sam's boyhood club Wolves as he kickstarts their great escape; Frank Lampard is not blown away as Chelsea struggle to a scrappy victory over ten man Fulham; David Moyes continues his mission to turn the new West Ham into the old Everton; and Graham Potter adds Marcelo Bielsa to his scalp CV as Brighton beat Leeds. All that and more in this comprehensive Premier League review show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined by The Athletic writers Sam Lee and Carl Anka to preview the weekend's Premier League fixtures. Manchester United and Liverpool do battle in the biggest derby for some time as top spot is at stake, Wolves v West Brom returns to the Premier League arena and can Chelsea boss Frank Lampard afford to slip up against Fulham? All that and more in this comprehensive Premier League preview show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal and Crystal Palace drew 0-0 in the Premier League last night in an uninspiring game. What does the result do for both clubs moving forward? (Part 2, 19:15) We discuss Marcus Rashford's comments on how Mourinho taught him to be smarter in the box when it comes to penalties, with Liverpool and Man Utd facing off at the weekend and plenty of debate around spot kicks. (Part 3, 35:43) Should Spurs hold on to Bale? Is Upemecano Liverpool bound? We discuss the latest transfer rumours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tottenham missed a good opportunity for three points last night against a determined Fulham side. Are results becoming concerning for Mourinho's Spurs and are Fulham now the pick of the bottom bunch? Plus, Man City win their 7th game on the bounce against increasingly struggling Brighton to home in on the Premier League top two. (Part 2, 13:50) Are players celebrating goals a health and safety issue in the current climate or is it much ado about nothing? Also, Arsenal face Palace tonight in the top flight. (Part 3, 23:42) Outgoings at Man Utd, Leicester and a possible Spurs signing are all on the agenda in our transfer chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newcastle were awful as Sheffield United finally got their first 3 points of the season. Toon fan Marley isn't happy and wants to throw a cabbage through Steve Bruce's window! Last night's Premier League action is on the agenda as Man Utd go top of the table and Everton sneak into the top 4. (Part 2, 33:56) More top flight action tonight as Man City play Brighton and Spurs welcome Fulham. (Part 3, 50:43) We answer the listeners' questions, including chat on Bielsa, the FA Cup and mid-table obscurity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

West Ham United scraped past Stockport in the FA Cup. How relieved will David Moyes be? The former Manchester United boss never reached top spot with the Red Devils but his ex-side could do so for the first time in 7 years tonight against Burnley... (Part 2, 19:19) Sheffield United are favourites to win their first league game of the season against Newcastle, and two sides chasing the top 8 do battle as Wolves play Everton. (Part 3, 33:05) With Spurs v Villa postponed and replaced by Spurs v Fulham, should the season be paused? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a wild few days of FA Cup 3rd Round action, we choose our heroes and villains across the weekend including a certain Tottenham striker... (Part 2, 20:25) West Ham United are the latest Premier League side looking to avoid an upset - can they see off non-league Stockport? (Part 3, 38:53) We discuss the latest Premier League transfer news including rumours on Manchester United, Newcastle and Everton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Ant McGinley and Jay Motty to review a packed weekend of FA Cup Third Round action.Liverpool and Manchester United cruised through with wins over Aston Villa and Watford, Leeds lost to a TOWIE-inspired Crawley Town and Sam Allardyce's West Brom crashed out on penalties at Blackpool.The team also rattled out the cliches on the most popular pointless comments weekend of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined by Michelle Owen and Pete Hall to look across a selection of FA Cup 3rd Round ties involving Premier League sides, including 8th tier Marine facing Jose Mourinho's Tottenham and a chance for Chelsea to play themselves into form against League Two Morecambe. Also, Steve Bruce has said it's "immoral" to continue playing football amidst the current coronavirus climate. Does he have a point? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wolves play Crystal Palace and Aston Villa face Liverpool in tonight's all-Premier League FA Cup ties. With concerns over Covid and a congested schedule, how do we see these games shaping up? (Part 2, 21:37) The latest transfer gossip including Seb Haller's move away from West Ham and Newcastle's reported interest in a Manchester United trio. (Part 3, 42:29) Sean Dyche has expressed his thoughts on how to combat coronavirus in the top flight... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester City secured yet another trip to Wembley with victory over Manchester United in the League Cup - the fourth time United boss Solskjaer has slipped up at a semip-final stage. We discuss how concerning that record is as well as John Stones' resurgence at City. (Part 2, 19:54) The Premier League now has 40 positive cases of coronavirus, the most ever. How do the league deal with Covid moving forward? (Part 3, 34:26) Dele Alli could be on the way to PSG according to the latest transfer gossip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tottenham reached the Carabao Cup final by beating Brentford last night, but can they go on to win it? Will being in a final affect their Premier League form? Are they boring to watch like some people claim? (Part 2, 14:04) Manchester United take on Manchester City in the other semi-final. Can United boss Solskjaer keep up his good derby record whilst ending his poor semi-final one? Will City produce a performance like they did against Chelsea? (Part 3, 26:23) January is here and so is the transfer window. After being linked with moves out of the Premier League, what does the future hold for Mesut Ozil, Jesse Lingard and Xherdan Shaqiri? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices