Gab & Juls Show: Are expectations too high on Trent?

Gab Marcotti and Rob Palmer discuss Chelsea’s 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final and break down why this victory could be so important for the west London club. The guys also talk about Arsenal’s impending transfers with both Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres closing in on a move to the Emirates, praise France after their 5-2 comeback win over the Netherlands in the women’s Euros & aim to end the long-held debate over whether the game is called football or soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens talk about PSG’s 4-0 win over Real Madrid in the Club World Cup semi finals and ask if there is anyone else other than Ousmane Dembele who could win the Balon d’Or? The guys also discuss Joao Pedro’s debut in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Fluminense, Victor Osimhen’s proposed transfer to Galatasaray & explain how Lyon have returned to Ligue 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Don Hutchison discuss PSG’s 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the FIFA Club World Cup and debate whether they are the best team in the world right now. The guys also discuss Jamie Gittens’ finalised move to Chelsea, Arsenal’s potential Gyokeres move & ask if Nico Williams is right to stay at Athletic Club or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julien Laurens and Rob Palmer pay their respects following the tragic and unexpected death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota. The guys also discuss Manchester City’s elimination from the Club World Cup, Olivier Giroud’s return to Europe & ask if Arsenal are set to sign both Viktor Gyokores and Eberechi Eze.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julien Laurens and Stewart Robson discuss England’s back-to-back European U21 title victory and ask whether Lee Carsley is ready for the next step in his career and if Harvey Elliott should leave Liverpool to play regular football. The guys also look at PSG’s thumping win over Inter Miami, ask whether Lyon could still play in Ligue 1 next season and ask why FIFA has decided to launch a clothing range. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Inter Milan’s 2-0 win over River Plate and ask if a more youth-focussed Inter under Christian Chivu is the future for the Nerazzurri. The guys also discuss Lyon’s relegation to Ligue 2, Milos Kerkez’ move to Liverpool and if Cristiano Ronaldo will sign a new deal with Al Nassr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Flamengo’s 3-1 victory over Chelsea in the Club World Cup and ask whether Nico Jackson has run out of excuses after receiving another red card. The guys also discuss Real Madrid’s victory over Pachuca, Paul Pogba’s pending transfer to AS Monaco and praise Santi Carzola after he played his part in helping Real Oviedo return to LALIGA for the first time in 24 years after their original relegation from the top flight.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold’s debut for Real Madrid in their 1-1 draw against Al Hilal. The guys also discuss Thomas Partey’s future at Arsenal, Nico Williams’ proposed move to Barcelona and ask why Javier Tebas feels so strongly about the Club World Cup.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss PSG’s 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in their opening Club World Cup match and discuss where it went wrong for Diego Simeone’s team. The guys also discuss Bayern’s 10-0 hammering of Auckland City, Thomas Frank’s appointment at Tottenham and David Beckham’s eventual knighthood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens look ahead to the start of the FIFA Club World Cup and debate the impact it will have on football around the world. Plus, the pair also react to the recent international matches, as well as the latest transfer news in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices