Is Man United’s OBSESSION With the Past Holding Them Back? All-Time Chelsea–Arsenal XI Draft & The Greatest African PL XI

Man United demolished Man City in the Derby this weekend with one of their best performances in a long time. Does that performance make Michael Carrick a genuine contender for the job long-term?On the other side of Manchester, City have signed Marc Guehi. But are they still good enough to close the gap on Arsenal in the title race?Staying with Arsenal, they extended their lead to 7-points at the top after drawing away to Nottingham Forest. But the reaction from fans has been mixed. James from The Goonerverse explains why some Arsenal supporters aren’t fully satisfied, even with the lead intact.And as the January window heats up, the boys debate the TOP 10 best January signings of all time.Rory, Adam, Buvey and James discuss all this and more in the latest episode of The Club.

Man United were knocked out of the FA Cup by Brighton - the first time they’ve gone out at the first hurdle of both domestic cups since 1981–82. It also leaves them staring at a 40-game season, their shortest since 1914–15. With Michael Carrick set to take interim charge until the end of the season, is he the right man to steady the ship — and is Man United’s past still holding them back?It’s Carabao Cup semi-final week, with the first legs taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday: holders Newcastle take on Man City, and Chelsea face Arsenal. So the boys draft their All-Time Chelsea–Arsenal XI.And with AFCON reaching the semi-final stage, the panel also builds a combined XI of the greatest African players to ever grace the Premier League.All this and more in the latest episode of The Club.

On Monday morning, Manchester United pulled the trigger and sacked Ruben Amorim after just 14 months in charge. Why did INEOS act now, and what does Amorim’s dismissal reveal about their decision-making behind the scenes?Chelsea have confirmed Liam Rosenior as their new head coach on a five-and-a-half-year contract. What does this appointment actually tell us about Chelsea’s ambitions and long-term direction under the current ownership?Manchester City dropped points again after conceding a late equaliser against Chelsea and have since been hit by defensive injuries to Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias. With City linked to Marc Guehi and Semenyo closing in on a move to the Etihad - could these reinforcements be enough to revive their title challenge?And with the FA Cup returning this weekend, does the competition still hold real value in the modern game?Adam, Rory and Buvey discuss all this and more in the latest episode of The Club.

Welcome back to The Club Podcast, we hope you all had a lovely Christmas!As we head towards the New Year, the boys return with a festive line-up for a fun, chaotic and nostalgic end to the year.The episode kicks off with the panel building The World XI of 2025, selecting the very best players from across world football. With talent stacked in every position, the debate gets heated, especially between Buvey and Karel as they clash over which players deserve to make the final XI.Next the lads turn back the clock and dive into the world of football cinema, debating the best - and worst - football films of all time, ranking them into tiers and revisiting some iconic (and questionable) classics along the way.To round off the episode, it’s time for The Club’s End-of-Year Awards voted for by a mix of you, the listeners, and the panel in the studio  as the boys reflect on the moments, players and stories that defined the year.Tune in for a festive, fun and chaotic episode as we close out the year and look ahead to 2026.Thank you for rocking with us throughout the year — we can’t wait to bring you even more in the New Year.All this and more in the latest episode of The Club.Happy New Year!

It’s a very special festive episode of The Club!🎄Adam, Rory and Buvey are joined in the studio by Flav, Miles, James and Karel Prince (Mr HMRC) for a Christmas special packed with big debates, nostalgia and plenty of chaos.The boys start by debating and building their Premier League Team of the Season so far, choosing the standout performers across the league as we approach the halfway point of the season.They then go back in time to tackle one of football’s biggest arguments, with the debate played out in a tournament format: who is the greatest Premier League title-winning side of all time? Eight iconic title-winning teams go head-to-head as the panel compare eras, dominance and legacy to decide which side truly stands above the rest.To round off the festive episode, the lads take on a Christmas quiz and share what they’ll be getting up to on Christmas Day.All this and more in the latest episode of The Club.Enjoy, and Merry Christmas to you all!🎄

The Club Call-In Show makes its return to Spotify after a short break.Charlie kicks things off from a Manchester United perspective arguing that Bruno Fernandes is one of the most under-appreciated players in the league and deserves far more credit.Staying with United Ahmad questions the club’s recruitment strategy, debating whether Benjamin Sesko was the wrong signing and if the club should have prioritised strengthening the midfield instead.Levi, another United fan insists that sacking José Mourinho was the worst decision Manchester United have made in the post-Ferguson era. Elsewhere, Jack calls in to argue that Thomas Frank is overrated, questioning whether he has what it takes to succeed at Tottenham.All this and plenty more in the latest episode of The Club Call-In Show.

Arsenal snatched a last-gasp 2–1 win over Wolves at the Emirates on Saturday night but the performance was far from convincing. With Man City beating Crystal Palace 3–0 on Sunday to keep the gap at the top to just two points, are Arsenal starting to crack under the pressure?Mohamed Salah returned to the Liverpool squad on Saturday coming off the bench against Brighton to help secure a 2–0 win. After full-time, Salah completed a lap of honour around Anfield, waving and tapping his badge to all four corners of the stadium. Was this his final appearance for Liverpool?Elsewhere, FIFA have released their pricing strategy for next year’s World Cup  and the figures have raised eyebrows across the football world. Has FIFA gone too far?And to round off the show, the fellas draft their all-time Spanish Premier League XI, debating the best Spanish players to ever grace the league.All that and more in the latest episode of The Club.

It’s been a huge weekend of football,  especially if you’re a Liverpool fan. Mohamed Salah gave a stunning interview after Liverpool’s draw with Leeds, claiming he has “no relationship” with Arne Slot, he’s “earned the right to play,” and that he’s been “thrown under the bus.” Has Salah’s Liverpool career reached breaking point?Arsenal suffered a late 2-1 defeat at Villa Park, allowing Manchester City to close the gap at the top to just two points. Is Arsenal’s away form becoming a real issue? And are they starting to feel the pressure from Manchester City?Manchester United returned to winning ways with a 4-1 victory over Wolves, but the Kobbie Mainoo situation continues to be a problem. With reports that he wants to leave in January to get more playing time, how big a problem could this become for United?The boys also do a Premier League All-Time XI Draft, as well as debating the best player at every Premier League club right now.Adam, Rory, Buvey and James break it all down in the latest episode of The Club.

Despite going down to 10 men again, Chelsea delivered an impressive performance against Arsenal in a fiery London derby. Have we now seen enough to call Chelsea genuine title challengers?Manchester United picked up a much-needed 2–1 win over Crystal Palace after failing to beat 10-man Everton at Old Trafford. But is the jury still out on Ruben Amorim?Meanwhile, what’s going wrong for Thomas Frank? And is Saturday’s clash against his former side Brentford a make-or-break moment for him?Rory, Adam, Buvey and Flav break down all this and more in the latest episode of The Club.

Liverpool hit rock bottom on Saturday after a 3-0 home defeat to Sean Dyche’s Nottingham Forest. They now sit 12th in the table, eleven points behind Arsenal. Is Arne Slot facing the sack?Tottenham’s five-man defensive setup couldn’t stop Arsenal who thrashed them 4-1 in the North London Derby. Eberechi Eze, the player Spurs came close to signing, scored a hat-trick. Did that game expose Thomas Frank as the wrong fit for Tottenham? And with Manchester City losing to Newcastle, is this now Arsenal’s title to lose?To round off the show, Rory and Buvey debate and rank the Top 10 Worst Summer Signings of the Season.All this and more in the latest episode of The Club.