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The FC crew look ahead to Chelsea's visit to Manchester City and explain why they fear for the future success of the club. Plus, the guys break down why they think Liverpool will drop points on the road at Fulham. Alex Kirkland also joins the show to give the latest injury updates for Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob Dawson, James Olley and Mark Ogden discuss Enzo Maresca’s departure from Chelsea and explain why Liam Rosenior is the main candidate to replace the Italian manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Enzo Maresca’s surprise exit at Chelsea and discuss whether favourite for the job, Liam Rosenior is the right man to step in. The guys also discuss Arsenal’s 4-1 demolition of title-chasing Aston Villa, Kylian Mbappe’s injury news & ask if Giacomo Raspadori will return to Serie A with Roma.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew looks back at Man City dropping points after being held to a 0-0 draw away at Sunderland. Plus, the guys talk Enzo Maresca parting ways with Chelsea after days of high tension between the manager & the club. Also, more Premier League action with Spurs & Liverpool playing out 0-0 draws. And, the January transfer window is now open, who will be on the move? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC panel breaks down the reports of Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca possibly being sacked if the results don't improve over the next month. Plus, the crew analyze a handful of controversial refereeing decisions in the Premier League from the past few weeks. And, the guys discuss Kylian Mbappe's knee injury which will keep him sidelined for 3 weeks or so. Plus, discussion of Man United dropping points to Wolves, a look ahead to the New Year's day matches, and the AFCON round of 16 is set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC Crew react to Arsenal's impressive and dominant win over Aston Villa as they make a statement in extending their lead at the top of the Premier League Table. Then, they discuss Chelsea's disappointing draw vs Bournemouth as their poor run of form continues. Also, a breakdown of Manchester United's shocking draw vs 20th-place Wolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew look ahead to Aston Villa's visit to Arsenal and argue if Unai Emery's side can upset the league leaders off the back of their sensational run of form. Plus, Mario Melchiot tries to explain why Chelsea continue to squander leads at home. Colin Udoh also joins the show to react to Egypt and Morocco winning their groups at 2025 AFCON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Aston Villa’s comeback win over Chelsea in the Premier League and ask if Villa have what it takes to compete for the title. The guys also discuss David Raya’s heroics, Christian Pulisic’s love life and ask if Robert Lewandowski really agreed not to score in the final games of his first season at Barcelona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Tottenham's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace and argue if the club has finally figured out their identity under Thomas Frank. Plus, Jan Aage Fjortoft defends his victory lap about Florian Wirtz after the German's brilliant performance on Saturday. The guys also break down why Chelsea continue to drop points from winning positions this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew break down the Premier League title race and react to wins for Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa. Plus, the guys break down Liverpool's nervy win over Wolves and praise Florian Wirtz for a brilliant performance capped off by his first goal for the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew look back at Man United's 1-0 win over Newcastle with Ruben Amorim making tactical tweaks to his formation in the absence of Bruno Fernandes. Plus, the panel looks ahead to an action packed weekend of Premier League matches & make their predictions. And, the guys discuss some AFCON action & check in with how some big names in football celebrated the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew look back at football in 2025 starting with Liverpool's tumultuous year. The also argue if Chelsea had a successful year after winning the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup. Julien Laurens gives out his best XI of the year featuring a host of PSG players. Plus, the guys pick their player of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens look back at 2025 and rank their Top 10 moments of the calendar year. The guys also share their players of the season so far.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew look ahead to the matchup between Man United & Newcastle on Boxing day, will United struggle without their main man Bruno Fernandes? Plus, the panel discuss Marcus Rashford's comments about pressure at his new club Barcelona. And, the guys look back at the best players in the Premier League so far this season & Shaka breaks out a new Power Rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristina Alexander and Ali Krieger are joined by Natalia Astrain to review the Top 50 Women players in the world. The crew is later joined by Alex Scott, Lianne Sanderson, Nedum Onuoha, and Fara Williams as they debate which league is better: WSL or NWSL? Also, Gemma Soler sits down with Aitana Bonmati for an exclusive interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew look back at Arsenal beating Crystal Palace in a penalty shootout to advance to the Carabao Cup semifinals. Plus, the panel discuss the imminent transfer of Antoine Semenyo in the January transfer window, with Man City reportedly leading the race. And, the guys continue to break down the Mickey Van de Ven challenge on Alexander Isak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark, James and Rob wonder how injuries to Bruno Fernandes and Alexander Isak will impact Manchester United and Liverpool with the January transfer window approaching. The trio also debate Viktor Gyökeres’ impact at Arsenal so far and Don Hutchison joins to open up about football’s relationship with alcohol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to news that Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has undergone surgery for a leg fracture and break down how they expect the club to cope without the Swede. Plus, the guys review the controversial calls from the Premier League this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur and ask whether Thomas Frank is the right fit at Tottenham. The guys also discuss Real Madrid’s 3rd consecutive victory, FIFA’s new video game to compete with EA Sports & praise Morgan Rogers’ performance against Manchester United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew looks back at Aston Villa's 2-1 win over Man United with Morgan Rogers bagging 2 goals. Plus, the crew discusses the reported leg injury of British record signing Alexander Isak & how it will affect Liverpool. And, discussion of a few of the controversial refereeing decisions in the Premier League this week. Also, Barcelona & Bayern Munich take care of business in their respective leagues & AFCON kicks off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices