Gab and Juls: Understanding Chelsea's civil war

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Ruben Amorim’s arrival at Manchester United and discuss which areas of the squad he’ll be keen to focus on first. The guys also discuss the controversy surrounding Premier League referee David Coote, Claudio Ranieri’s impending Roma return & ask why Real Madrid have built a theme park in Dubai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester City’s fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions and ask whether this unprecedented run of defeats for Pep Guardiola counts as a crisis for the Cityzens. The guys also discuss Real Madrid’s latest injury setback, Bayern pull five points clear in the Bundesliga & ask whether there could be a delay to Ruben Amorim’s first day with Manchester United.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Inter Milan in the Champions League and ask why Kai Havertz starts every game for the Gunners. The guys also discuss Real Madrid’s 3-1 defeat at home against AC Milan, in what has been a bad run for Los Blancos. Also on the show, where next for Victor Gyokeres? Are PSG in trouble following their 2-1 defeat against Atleti & is this the end for Neymar?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool’s excellent start to the season but with a very difficult run of games coming up, the guys ask whether the Reds can continue this excellent form. Also on the show, Edu leaves Arsenal, Marcelo crashes out at Fluminese, Inter Miami are forced to play a third play-off & Olivia Rodrigo gets trolled by Vinicius Jr. fans.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester United’s search for a replacement for Erik ten Hag with Ruben Amorim strongly reported to be the club’s next manager. The guys also look back over the fallout from Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win and Vinicius Jr.’s decision to not travel to the award ceremony, along with the rest of the Real Madrid squad.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Real Madrid’s heavy defeat to rivals Barcelona in ElClásico and ask who was to blame for Real Madrid’s performance. The guys also discuss Erik ten Hag’s departure from Manchester United and discuss who could be next at Old Trafford.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens get stuck into this week’s Champions League action, headlined by Barcelona’s huge 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich. The pair also break down wins for Real Madrid and the Premier League sides, as well as everything else from the football world in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti is joined by Rob Palmer to look back on Arne Slot’s Liverpool taking down Chelsea at Anfield, which marked their best start through eight Premier League games since winning the title under Jurgen Klopp. The pair also discuss controversial VAR decisions in Arsenal's defeat to Bournemouth and Manchester City's late win over Wolves, and recap the best of the action from across Europe this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss England's appointment of former Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and PSG manager Thomas Tuchel with some circles criticizing him before he’s even started due to his nationality. The guys also discuss Lionel Messi’s magical evening in Bolivia, the return of Paul Pogba, & ask why Sir Alex Ferguson will no longer be a Manchester United ambassador. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss England's mixed Nations League form following their 2-1 defeat against Greece and 2-0 victory over Finland. The guys also praise Cristiano Ronaldo after he scored his 133rd international goal for Portugal, ask how someone bugged Manchester United’s dressing room and discuss whether Kylian Mbappe deserves to be criticised for going out in Sweden when he could’ve been playing for France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices