Gab & Juls Show: Are Aston Villa Premier League challengers?

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

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

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

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss PSG’s win over Flamengo on penalties and ask if there is more this PSG side can achieve under Luis Enrique. The guys also discuss Rayan Cherki’s continued brilliance for Manchester City, Real Madrid’s lucky escape against Talavera in the Copa del Rey & ask if PETA’s criticism of Paul Pogba’s camel-racing ownership is justified.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League and ask whether we’ll see Mohamed Salah back in a Liverpool shirt or not. The guys also discuss Real Madrid’s late win over Alaves, Lionel Messi’s riot-inducing trip to India & ask whether Lens or Aston Villa are more likely to win their respective leagues.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in the Champions League and ask whether questions are being asked of Xabi Alonso. The guys also discuss the latest over Mo Salah’s future at Liverpool, why they’re excited by Lennart Karl & debate whether or not FIFA should move Egypt vs Iran at the World Cup away from Seattle.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julien Laurens is joined by Nedum Onuoha to discuss the bombshell quotes given by Mo Salah following Liverpool’s 3-3 draw against Leeds United in the Premier League. The guys discuss whether there’s a path back for Egyptian superstar at Anfield or not. Also on the show, Arsenal lose for the first time since August, 9-man Real Madrid lose against Celta Vigo & could Neymar still earn a spot in the Seleçao for the World Cup?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Barcelona’s 3-1 win over Atletico Madrid in LaLiga. Plus, the pair also discuss the other midweek matches, as well as the latest football news in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss all the fallout from Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and what this result means for both team's Premier League title challenge. The pair also break down Liverpool getting their season back on track with a 2-0 win at West Ham and Manchester United coming from behind to beat Crystal Palace. The duo also look at Real Madrid's continued struggle for results in LaLiga and Barcelona now sit top of the table following a 3-1 win over Deportivo Alaves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal’s impressive 3-1 win over previously unbeaten Bayern Munich in the Champions League and ask if there is a better team in the world right now. The guys also discuss Liverpool’s 4-1 defeat against PSV Eindhoven, Kylian Mbappe’s 4-goal heroics against Olympiacos & ask how Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to play in Portugal’s opening World Cup matches despite being suspended after getting sent off against Ireland.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices