Actor Paul Bettany On Arsenal’s Title Defense, Mikel Arteta, and His Love of Martin Ødegaard: Men in Blazers 10/16/26

Rog is joined by James Horncastle to break down another wild week of Champions League action, starting with Arsenal's thrilling 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich as Declan Rice's late equalizer preserves the Gunners' unbeaten run in Europe. Manchester United's crisis reaches new lows after a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Cesc Fàbregas' Como, leaving Michael Carrick's future in serious doubt. Meanwhile, PSG outlast Barcelona in a European heavyweight clash, but a devastating injury to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia threatens their Champions League ambitions. Plus, Liverpool's young star Rio Ngumoha shines in a dramatic comeback against Villarreal, Aston Villa remain perfect in Europe, and Phil Foden bags a hat trick for Manchester City.Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGzJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHUSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week’s Men in Blazers podcast, Rog and Rory Smith recap a wild weekend of Premier League football. Are the Manchester City allegations actually bringing the club together and boosting morale on and off the pitch? They revisit the history of the iconic inflatable banana and its connection to Imre Varadi, aka “Imre Banana.” Meanwhile, Arsenal continue to grind out results, but is winning ugly a good sign, or are the demands of multiple grueling seasons starting to creep up? Brighton keep flying high. Rory tells us if they are genuine title contenders. Plus, Liverpool’s form is on the rise, Crystal Palace are on the decline, and Manchester United remain stuck in neutral. Where does your club land on this week’s Fan Mood Rankings?Watch our interview with Fabian Hürzeler here: https://mibcourage.co/3UzUDwPBest Soccer Bar nominations: https://mibcourage.co/4A1n7yPWatch our interview with Dominic Calvert-Lewin here: https://mibcourage.co/4z6U10HChapters:00:00:00 - What’s the story behind the inflatable bananas?00:05:56 - Manchester City vs. Ipswich reactions00:12:30 - When Will City Fall?00:20:15 - Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal reactions00:27:00 - Brighton vs. Crystal Palace reactions00:37:41 - Leeds vs. Manchester United reactions00:48:20 - Brentford vs. Liverpool reactions00:57:15 - Newcastle vs. Aston Villa reactions01:01:13 - Bournemouth vs. Sunderland reactions01:03:53 - Fulham vs. Hull City reactions01:05:23 - Everton vs. Chelsea reactions01:13:57 - Champions League Preview01:16:16 - Happiest Fans? Saddest Fans?01:18:20 - Fan Letter: epic matchups liveSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog sits down with actor and lifelong Arsenal supporter Paul Bettany. Bettany reflects on Arsenal’s Premier League triumph, his faith in Mikel Arteta, and the pressure of defending the title. He looks back on the Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira era that made him “Arsenal forever,” explains why Martin Ødegaard is his favorite player, and shares how Arsenal fandom has become a family affair. Plus, Paul reveals the superstition behind his lucky Arsenal shirt and the joy he gets from winding up Tottenham supporter Tom Holland.Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGzJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHUChapters:00:00:00 - Arsenal Fandom00:06:30 - Culture Change Under Arteta00:14:38 - Man City’s 114 Charges00:16:35 - Run In to the Title00:18:54 - Arsenal’s Season So Far00:26:41 - Rapid Fire Questions00:28:16 - Tottenham Hotspur’s Struggles00:30:54 - Life LessonsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Big Weekend Preview is back as Rog, Rory Smith and Humphrey Ker break down a massive Premier League weekend ahead. They start with Manchester City against Ipswich and whether the visitors can disrupt a City side that has won all six league matches so far. Arsenal travel to Nottingham Forest with greater attacking variety and depth, while Manchester United head to Leeds after Lisandro Martinez’s explosive comments put even more pressure on a struggling club. Liverpool travel to Brentford hoping their six-goal Champions League win in Austria can provide a spark, even as injuries continue to mount. Plus, full score predictions for the weekend ahead.Nominate your favorite soccer bar for America’s Best Soccer Bar: https://mibcourage.co/4yq4jI9Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGzJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHUChapters:00:00:00 - Man City vs. Ipswich Town Preview00:14:01 - Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal Preview00:18:25 - Leeds vs. Man United Preview00:25:49 - Brentford vs. Liverpool Preview00:28:31 - Fan Letter00:32:50 - Fulham vs. Hull City Preview00:33:29 - Tottenham vs. Coventry City Preview00:34:49 - Everton vs. Chelsea Preview00:35:49 - Full Matchweek 7 Predictions!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

European Nights is back! Rog is joined by James Horncastle to break down a wild week of Champions League action, starting with PSG’s ruthless 4-2 win over Manchester City and the growing contrast between two clubs heading in very different directions. Liverpool rediscover some attacking joy in Austria as Bradley Barcola grabs a hat trick, while Arsenal comfortably dispatch Lille and continue their strong start. Plus, Manchester United’s crisis deepens after defeat to Atletico Madrid, Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid survive a seven goal thriller in Rome, and Lamine Yamal delivers another incredible moment for Barcelona.Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGzJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHUChapters:00:00:00 PSG HUMBLE Manchester City00:10:07 Liverpool Hit LASK for SIX00:11:47Atlético Madrid Sink Man United00:18:52 Inter Milan vs. Club Brugge reactions00:19:36 Viking vs. Bayern Munich reactions00:20:12 Galatasaray vs. Barcelona reactions00:21:35 Roma vs. Real Madrid reactions00:29:00 Are Arsenal Favorites?00:30:24 Horncastle’s Rome RecommendationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of The Captain, presented by Verizon, U.S. captain Tyler Adams answers fan questions after the USMNT’s four-win, four-game international window. He breaks down Cavan Sullivan’s history-making goal and the fearless new wave of teenagers like Julian Hall, Justin Ellis, and Adri Mehmeti. Tyler explains how Mauricio Pochettino told him he’d wear the armband and what it means to lead the USMNT again in a new cycle. Plus, Tyler talks about welcoming Christian Pulisic and AC Milan to Bournemouth and his Knicks pessimism about their upcoming season.Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGzJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHUChapters:00:00:00 — USMNT Start A New Cycle00:02:05 — Cavan Sullivan’s Big Moment00:04:17 — The USMNT’s Exciting Newcomers00:08:59 — Cavan Sullivan… the American Phil Foden?00:13:41 — The Northeast Style of Football00:15:30 — New Players Bedding In00:18:27 — Sebastian Berhalter’s Incredible Year00:22:44 — Second Cycle Pochettino00:25:06 — Back With the Captaincy00:27:42 — Rapid Fire Questions00:31:30 — Bournemouth vs. AC Milan00:32:59 — Celebrating the Knicks NBA ChampionshipSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week’s Men in Blazers podcast, Rog and Rory unpack all the mayhem from Premier League Matchweek 6. In their first match since the verdict in their 115-charge financial case, Manchester City take control against 10-man Liverpool at Anfield to maintain their perfect start. With the financial case still looming over the club, have City and their fans fully embraced the villain role? Arsenal bounce back from their Brighton disappointment to rally against Leeds, while Brighton pick up right where they left off before the international break. Chelsea steamroll Bournemouth, but amid their wealth of attacking talent, is Moisés Caicedo the Blues’ most important player? Finally, Manchester United and Tottenham settle for a draw in a clash between two sides desperate for momentum. Which manager is under greater pressure, Roberto De Zerbi at Spurs or Michael Carrick at United? Plus, Rog and Rory reveal where Man City falls in this week’s Fan Mood Rankings.Watch interview with Arsenal midfielder Bruno Guimarães: https://mibcourage.co/4yfXJ6OWatch the Chelsea special on Peacock: https://mibcourage.co/4B1qZARWatch interview with Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler: https://mibcourage.co/4znZOi8Chapters00:00:00 - Pre-game atmosphere Liverpool vs. Man City00:08:00 - Liverpool vs. Manchester City reactions00:21:40 - A “brash & callous” City?00:29:30 - City Title Wins Alternate History00:32:09 - Arsenal vs. Leeds reactions00:40:45 - Manchester United vs. Tottenham reactions00:51:52 - Chelsea vs. Bournemouth reactions00:58:43 - Sunderland vs. Brighton reactions01:01:35 - Aston Villa vs. Brentford reactions01:03:23 - Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest reactions01:08:07 - Ipswich vs. Fulham reactions01:09:40 - Everton for sale?01:15:40 - Hull vs. Everton reactions01:18:08 - UEFA Champions League Buy or Sell?01:19:52 - Happiest Fans? Saddest Fans?01:22:29 - Fan Letter: City’s Punishment?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Big Weekend Preview is back after the international break as Rog, Rory Smith and Humphrey Ker break down another massive Premier League weekend. They start with Liverpool vs Manchester City and how City’s players will handle a hostile Anfield in their first match since the charges verdict, before turning to Arsenal’s injury concerns and whether Leeds can follow the blueprint Brighton used to beat the reigning champions. Then they look at Tottenham’s difficult start to the season ahead of Manchester United and whether either side can build some momentum. Plus, full score predictions for the weekend ahead.Watch our Manchester City Show Here: https://mibcourage.co/4s1WkiTCheck out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGzJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHUChapters:00:00:00 - Liverpool vs. Manchester City Preview00:20:58 - Arsenal vs. Leeds United Preview00:26:20 - Manchester United vs. Tottenham Hotspur Preview00:30:10 - Fan Letter00:34:15 - Sunderland vs. Brighton Preview00:34:53 - Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest Preview00:36:02 - Hull City vs. Everton Preview00:37:31 - Full Matchweek 6 Predictions!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Part 2 of 2 of a special conversation presented by Bank of America, Rog and USWNT head coach Emma Hayes discuss the detail and preparation that goes into managing at the highest level, how she builds trust with players, and why clarity is so important within a team. Plus, Emma talks about learning from mistakes, why coaching in America brings out the best in her, and the coaches who have shaped her career.Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGzJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHUSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Part 1 of a special two-part conversation presented by Bank of America, Rog sits down with USWNT head coach Emma Hayes to discuss how she is building toward Brazil 2027 and reshaping the future of the women’s national team program. She breaks down why the U.S. must evolve its player development pathway and what it can learn from Spain and Japan. Plus, Emma explains her “Gold Print” for the future of the women’s game and how she hopes to cre ate more opportunities for the next generation.Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGzJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHUSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.