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Matchday 9 brought fireworks and chaos. Arsenal look unstoppable, steamrolling the league like their olden days, while Aston Villa quietly emerge from the depths. Liverpool’s slump hit new lows with a 3-2 defeat to Brentford while Forest sink deeper despite Dyche’s arrival, United’s new attack finally clicks, and Bournemouth’s 19-year-old sensation Eli Kroupi is skyrocketing toward a £70 million-plus future!

BARK BARK, Dyche is back! Matchday 8 brought fireworks: City cruised, Liverpool crumbled at Anfield, and Palace vs Bournemouth was chaos in boots. At the bottom, Forest hit panic mode — enter Sean Dyche, back in the Prem to grit things up. Expect less flair, more fight, and a relegation dogfight brewing fast.

Arsenal seized the top spot with ruthless intent as Liverpool crumbled late at Chelsea. Haaland kept hunting, while Pep hit 250 wins like a boss. Man United woke up, Everton shocked Palace, and Bournemouth soared. Semenyo dazzled, legends stumbled, and the title race is officially on fire heading into matchday 8.

VAR VAR VAR... This week’s VAR drama lit up the Premier League. Arsenal fumed as their penalty at Newcastle was overturned after Nick Pope’s faint touch was spotted and on the flip side, Gabi's arm was a bit high! Brentford’s Nathan Collins dodged a red against United, sparking outrage. Meanwhile, Salah’s handball before Liverpool’s goal and Brighton’s denied penalty at Chelsea fueled heated debate.

The time has come! We talk about the first 3 weeks, who's hot/who's not, and our Table Prediction (55:09)! Liverpool stormed out with three straight wins, Chelsea and Arsenal stayed sharp, while Tottenham, Everton, and even newly promoted Sunderland impressed. Manchester City stumbled twice, raising doubts, and Aston Villa looked toothless with no goals. Early days, but Liverpool already smell blood, title race drama is brewing hot.

Finishing off the summer set with the Club World Cup, More Transfers, and closing in on the start of the season!!

Quick recap of the 24/25 Season in the part 1 summer break episode!

In this special episode, we reflect on our top moments, the highs and lows of our clubs, and the incredible support from our listeners. Whether you've been with us since day one or just found us recently, we thank you for being part of the Hooligan’s Pitch community.Here’s to the next 100!

With the Champions League Final set with PSG and Inter Milan, we shift our focus to the top 5 race in the EPL. The pressure is on as Manchester City, Chelsea, and Newcastle all jockey for position. Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Liverpool, Brentford’s rise to eighth, and Villa’s strong form put them in contention for a top-four finish. Meanwhile, Newcastle’s recent struggles and West Ham’s winless run highlight the tightening competition, leaving little room for error in the final matches.

Arne Slot’s Liverpool sealed the title in style, while Wolves chase a Forest-like rise under Vitor Pereira. Evanilson’s suspension dents Bournemouth’s European hopes, and Jackson’s goal could revive Chelsea’s top-five bid. West Ham’s defensive woes continue as relegated Ipswich reflect on missed chances. Meanwhile, Fulham eye seventh after Sessegnon's late heroics.