Aston Villa begin Champions League campaign but WHY has the format changed?!

We're approaching the big day... no, not Christmas, but Saturday's cracker of a fixture list this weekend! We've teamed up with Super6 where Niall and Joel will take you through the big games, and hopefully help you make you difficult score prediction choices. If you want to get involved, join our Super6 mini league where there's a £100 ClassicFootballShirts voucher on the line - join here Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Niall: https://x.com/niallmccaughan Joel: https://x.com/JoelTudor00 Marley: https://x.com/91Marley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s not only the stores that are busy during the festive period, FSD are as well as the big Premier League news keeps coming. The major headline this week is that Marcus Rashford has announced he’s looking for a new challenge AWAY from United, but is it the best decision for both parties? And we deep-dive into Chelsea winger Mudryk who may be on the brink of a ban from football, whilst Wolves have moved quickly to get their new manager; but is there life after Gary O’Neil? Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Niall: https://x.com/niallmccaughan Joel: https://x.com/JoelTudor00 Marley: https://x.com/91Marley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when you put 4 of the biggest Premier League podcasters in a room together?    In this very special episode of Football Social Daily powered by Sky Bet, hosts from Stretford Paddock, Toffee TV and Arsenal Opinion give their take on the Premier League's hottest topics. Which big club is furthest away from silverware? Who has the most passionate fanbase? What is the maddest hot-take you've heard this season? Plus, can they guess the results from our midseason Sky Bet Fan View Survey...   Sky Bet - For the Fans. 18+. begambleaware.org. Please Gamble Responsibly.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It wasn't the greatest of Manchester derbies, but it sure was a dramatic one as Ruben Amorim made it two from two against Guardiola this season after his Lisbon said took the first win, but this time it was Amad who stole the show and laid yet another defeat into a City side with just one win in 11 games. And we look at not one, but TWO Premier League managers losing their jobs at the weekend, and who the candidates are to replace them. Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Niall: https://x.com/niallmccaughan Joel: https://x.com/JoelTudor00 Marley: https://x.com/91Marley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a weekend of Christmas crackers this weekend, and we've teamed up with Super6 where Joel and Marley will take you through the big games, including the massive Manchester derby! If you want to get involved, join our Super6 mini league where there's a £100 ClassicFootballShirts voucher on the line - join here Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Niall: https://x.com/niallmccaughan Joel: https://x.com/JoelTudor00 Marley: https://x.com/91Marley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, but there's a huge price to pay. Not only with the stadium build, but the huge knock-on effect another winter World Cup could have on the European football league calendar. So, should they be awarded the tournament? And we recap all the Champions League action as both Liverpool and Aston Villa continued their impressive European form which begs the question... how far could both sides go in the competition? Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Niall: https://x.com/niallmccaughan Joel: https://x.com/JoelTudor00 Marley: https://x.com/91Marley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui lived to manage another day as his side dinted Wolves even further, and Gary O'Neil could be the next Premier League boss to face the chop. We'll take a look at tonight's Champions League fixtures as Aston Villa and Liverpool look to cement their places in the automatic qualifying positions, and we question whether Marcus Rashford should be looking elsewhere. Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Niall: https://x.com/niallmccaughan Joel: https://x.com/JoelTudor00 Marley: https://x.com/91Marley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a turbulent weekend in England as Storm Darragh raged through, but it was nowhere near as shaky as the Man United boardroom on Sunday as they announced sporting director, Dan Ashworth has left the club after just five months in the role! But what is the reason for his departure? And we look at all the happenings in the Premier League including a miserable weekend for Man United and Newcastle United, plus dropped points in the title race for Arsenal. Plus we give Thomas Frank his flowers as his Brentford side continue to score for fun! Don't forgot to join our Super6 league where you could win £100 in ClassicFootballShirts vouchers! Click here Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Niall: https://x.com/niallmccaughan Joel: https://x.com/JoelTudor00 Marley: https://x.com/91Marley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The festive period is well underway and Wednesday's fixture list gave us some cracked, included a six-goal thriller in both the Newcastle vs Liverpool and Saints vs Chelsea games. But is it time to start suggesting that Chelsea are well and truly in this title battle? Everton earned some crucial points as they bounced back from their Man United defeat, though Amorim couldn't keep the momentum going as his side got out-thought in London. Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Niall: https://x.com/niallmccaughan Joel: https://x.com/JoelTudor00 Marley: https://x.com/91Marley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy got off to a dream start as new manager, and who other than Jamie Vardy - the man who broke the Dutchman's consecutive goals record in the PL - to get him off the mark. But we question - is he the right manager for the job? And we look ahead to some crackers tonight as Arsenal face off with Manchester United, and Liverpool look to extend their lead at the top at they travel to Newcastle! Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Niall: https://x.com/niallmccaughan Joel: https://x.com/JoelTudor00 Marley: https://x.com/91Marley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices