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Musa and Ryan quickly recap some of the midweek cup games in England before opening up the mailbag! They answer questions on Ruud van Nistelrooy looking the part, ahead of Rúben Amorim’s likely appointment as Manchester United head coach (05:02), the fallout from the men’s Ballon d’Or (12:31), AI officiating (20:08), adding any player from your club’s history into the current squad (24:12), NBA and football friendships (27:00), and more! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan chat about Barcelona’s 4-0 demolition of Real Madrid in the Clásico at the Bernabéu (02:11), and discuss whether Hansi Flick has given Barça a direction of travel not seen for a few years. They also chat about the Derby d’Italia draw (27:25), the Clásico in France (31:46), and some Bundesliga stuff (34:24). Finally, there’s the section Musa and Ryan did with Ian on 'Wrighty’s House' about Arsenal and Liverpool sharing the points (38:08), and the rest of the Premier League (56:45). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Musa and Ryan had already recorded two shows, Manchester United announced that they had sacked Erik ten Hag, following a 2-1 defeat away at West Ham. So here's an instant reaction podcast to discuss the news (01:55) and look at what Manchester United should do next. All information on the other episodes is at the start of the show! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There were two huge games between Spanish and German giants in the Champions League this week, so Musa and Ryan begin in Barcelona, where Hansi Flick performed a master class against his old side Bayern thanks to a Raphinha hat trick (02:19). The night before there was an equally enthralling game in Madrid, where Dortmund surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 5-2 to Real Madrid in the Bernabéu, where Vinícius Jr. took the plaudits and Nuri Sahin was left ruing a premature substitution (15:53). They then shout out some other results from match day three (27:19): Aston Villa is top of the Champions League, Liverpool is second only on goal difference, Lille completed a double over Madrid teams and the new format is maybe starting to heat up. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool beat Chelsea 2-1 at Anfield, so Musa and Ryan begin there and also chat about whether the Premier League is looking a little less predictable this season, as well as whether dropped points are as critical (02:38). They also touch on Manchester City’s late win over Wolves (16:10) and wrap up the rest of the Premier League, before chatting about Inter Miami’s MLS record points tally (25:42), Gavi’s return (29:18), Harry Kane’s first proper German hat trick (36:13), and more. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan are back and begin with the news that Thomas Tuchel will be the new England men’s manager, which is an appointment they obviously love, despite the debate surrounding it (02:24). They then touch on Sir Alex Ferguson no longer being a global Manchester United ambassador (18:05), Jürgen Klopp becoming head of global soccer at Red Bull (24:25), the Premier League’s APT case findings that were announced last week (26:30) and more. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before getting into a weekend of varying results in the Premier League, Musa and Ryan begin with possibly the two wildest penalties awarded in a single game (03:52). They then head to England, beginning with some shout-outs for Leicester’s first win of the season (05:17), West Ham’s 4-1 win over Ipswich, Liverpool staying top and Brentford’s goalfest against Wolves (09:26). Brighton came from two goals down against Spurs to win 3-2 at the Amex, following a wonderful second-half performance (15:15). Arsenal also came from behind to beat Southampton (19:18), and Manchester City did the same in their 3-2 over Fulham (22:54). Plus, the rest of the weekend’s games. There’s also a quick Bundesliga roundup (34:03), including a six-goal thriller between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern, plus Union’s win over Dortmund, La Liga (40:53), a quick Serie A shout (44:16) and more. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Champions League match day two, Musa and Ryan recap some highlights from the week (3:52), shouting out some key results and performances, including defeats for both Atlético and Real Madrid, wins for Liverpool and Leverkusen, a thriller between Leipzig and Juventus and Dortmund putting seven past Celtic. They shoutout Arsenal’s win over PSG and more, before turning their attention to Aston Villa’s 1-0 win over Bayern at Villa Park, in a repeat of the 1982 final (20:40). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with the Madrid derby (02.50), where Atleti salvaged a late draw against Real in a disrupted match at the Metropolitano. Meanwhile, Barcelona lost to a brilliant Osasuna side (17:39) and Mallorca climbed to fifth in La Liga. Honours were also even in the big match in the Bundesliga, despite Bayern’s dominance of Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena (24:48), where there were two brilliant goals. Elsewhere in the Bundesliga, St. Pauli secured a first win of the season, Dortmund came from behind to beat Bochum and Heidenheim continue to impress. Finally, they head to the Premier League, where Cole Palmer became the first player to score four goals in the first half of a match (36:45) and Spurs impressed at Old Trafford, winning 3-0 to heap more pressure on Erik ten Hag. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan start with some quick Carabao Cup and Women’s Champions League chat before moving on to some Europa League highlights from the week (06:05) and then turning their attention to Manchester United (13:46), who let a lead slip to FC Twente, ending in a disappointing draw at Old Trafford. There’s a bit of chat about other midweek fixtures, the increasing discussion around the congested schedule and the impending Everton takeover (36:52). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices