The Football Reporters: 500 up, but no party for Pep at Man City

The FC crew react to the news that Bukayo Saka is out until March after undergoing hamstring surgery and break down how Arsenal can cope in his absence. Then, the guys discuss Manchester City as Mark Ogden provides details on where they could look in the January transfer window. Plus, a discussion on the futures of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah at Liverpool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town and praise Kai Havertz for continuing to score goals despite poor runs of form this season. Plus, the guys argue if Joao Pedro should have been sent off for an attempted elbow and question if Ruben Amorim should be on the hot seat at Manchester United. Julien Laurens also explains why Dani Olmo's registration for Barcelona has been rejected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Ogden, Rob Dawson and James Olley are joined on this week’s episode of The Football Reporters by Bill Connelly to take a deep dive into Pep Guardiola’s time at Manchester City ahead of his 500th game with the club, and explain why he’s facing his most challenging period so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Fulham's 2-1 victory over Chelsea and question manager Enzo Maresca after the Blues dropped all 3 points late in the second half. Don Hutchison also praises Arne Slot after a come from behind victory for Liverpool. Plus, Steve Nicol explains why Manchester United's horrid season is not entirely on new manager Ruben Amorim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew look back at 2024 on the Christmas show special as they discuss which club had the best 2024, Real Madrid or Manchester City. Plus, a look at the biggest story of the year including Jurgen Klopp leaving Liverpool and Man United firing Erik Ten Hag, And, a look back at Bayer Leverkusen's historic season and Spain winning the Euros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss the season so far and discuss which teams, players and coaches have stood out to them so far in the 2024/25 season. The guys also provide their own XIs of the season so far and debate who’s team of picks would win. Happy Holidays from everyone at The Gab & Juls Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew look ahead to Man City's clash with Everton and argue if Erling Haaland needs more help around him after a drop in form during Man City's poor streak. Plus, the guys break down how Ruben Amorim has handled Marcus Rashford's involvement in Man United squad. Ian Darke also joins the show to break down his article of which player every Premier League should sign this January. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to news that Bukayo Saka is expect to miss "many weeks" with a hamstring injury and analyze how they expect Mikel Arteta to cope without his star winger. The guys also question Ange Postecoglou's tactics after Tottenham's 6-3 loss vs Liverpool and criticize the Reds for failing to resolve Mohamed Salah's contract situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Atletico Madrid’s 2-1 win over Barcelona in Montjuïc and ask whether Atleti are genuine title contenders in LALIGA this season. The guys also discuss Liverpool’s 6-3 win over Tottenham, Man City’s latest setback and ask if Carlo Ancelotti really has found the right formula with Real Madrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Liverpool's 6-3 win over Tottenham as the Reds now sit 5 points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a game in hand. Plus, Chelsea draw with Everton 0-0 and Man United fall to Bournemouth 3-0 at Old Trafford, the panel discuss both of these game. And, Real Madrid are starting to heat up as they beat Sevilla 4-2 and are tied with Atletico Madrid at the top of the table Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices