It was a bad week for English side in the Champions League after such a fantastic season last time around, so is there cause for concern? Alyson Rudd joins Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson on this week's episode as they look back at midweek defeats for Liverpool and Chelsea, while Tottenham blow a comfortable half time lead. Also, has Guardiola found the answer to his defensive crisis? It looks that way. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

A bad week for Britain in Europe, and Liverpool's trip to Chelsea

Manchester United are under the microscope again after a humbling defeat at West Ham. But why Solskjaer may not be the problem - is he the answer they need? Matt Dickinson and Bill Edgar join Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson for more on this, what Chelsea need to solve their issues at home, and why it might take us 10 years to perfect VAR. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

How do you solve a problem like United? And Lampard's trouble at home

Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by the Times very own, Tom Roddy and Henry Winter to look back at an interesting week in the EFL Cup which saw a number of top tier teams dumped out to lower league opposition. Natalie and Gregor also looked ahead to Monday's massive clash in the Premier League as Arsenal head to Old Trafford. And, what's happening at Stoke City? Gregor previews this weekend's EFL action as time looks like it's running out for Nathan Jones. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

A 'Hammer' blow as Spurs say see-ya to silverware again, and how to stop Stoke's sorry slide

Newcastle's horror show at Leicester has left many questioning Steve Bruce's methods already - but is it too early to judge the new Toon boss? Molly Hudson and Bill Edgar join Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson for more on this, whether Chris Wilder was right to hang his goalkeeper Dean Henderson out to dry, and ask whether anyone actually wants to win The Championship. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

Newcastle's identity crisis and the curious case of Chris Wilder

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