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The chaps discuss the late and very expensive Christmas present Liverpool fans are unwrapping after Virgil van Dijk’s world record transfer, Manchester City’s loneliness at the top of the table, and whether Harry Kane could cut the mustard in Spain.
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With Paul serving a suspension after his straight red in the previous show, Mike is joined in the EPLpod studio by Sir Ben to take in the weekends action in the Premier League.
The chaps wave goodbye to Manchester City as they gallop over the horizon after giving Spurs a good whipping, Liverpool overwhelm Bournemouth, while Roy’s boys continue their recovery with an impressive victory Leicester.
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With Mike sidelined after eating some dodgy oysters, Sir Ben joins Paul “the myth” Metcalfe in the EPLpod studio to discuss the final group matches in the Champions League which saw all 5 Premier League clubs making it to the knockout stage including Liverpool after their 7-0 thrashing of Spartak.
The chaps also look ahead to derby weekend as Liverpool host Everton and United try to rein in runaway leaders City.
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The chaps discuss the weekends Premier League action, as once again Jose Mourinho gets one over Arsene Wenger, Paul Pogba sees red and City get another winner in “Pep-time”.
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The attacking trident returns as Mike, Paul and Ben take in the weekends Premier League action which saw Manchester City’s relentless march towards the title continue, Arsenal punish sorry Burnley with another injury time winner and Liverpool and Chelsea take a share of the spoils.
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Mike is rejoined in the EPLpod studio by Paul who has finally emerged from the rubble just in time to take in Arsenal’s deserved win over Spurs in the North London derby.
Elsewhere, the chaps discuss David Moyes wretched start as West Ham boss, and Pogba’s welcome return to Manchester United’s lineup.
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In an attempt to keep apace with the changing demographics of their supporter base, Arsenal have today announced plans to ban the humble meat pie from the Emirates Stadium and replace it with steak tartare puff pastry sliders.
This weekends North London derby, which sees Arsenal host rivals Spurs, will be the last such opportunity for supporters to purchase a half time meat pie. A club spokesperson confirmed any individuals still wanting to fill their face with unrefined chunks of ‘meat’ and stale pastry after the derby would no longer be welcome at the Emirates, and would be better off taking their business to a club that still serve such crude baked goods.
“We are thrilled to announce plans to remove all traces of meat pies from the Emirates Stadium. Our affluent clients, who are already paying an extortionate £1,768 for a season ticket, come to expect a certain level of sophistication. We therefore thought it only fair that we provide them with an equally over priced food offering,” said the spokesperson.
“Pressed white napkins and the finest silverware will accompany the lavish sliders, but will not be included in the £19.99 price,” he added.
While Arsenal have insisted the decision to ban the pie is simply a response to the changing tastes of their supporters, a club insider who wished to remain anonymous revealed the initiative was actually a direct response to the new cheese room set to be unveiled at Tottenham’s new stadium.
Frustrated by the lack of opportunities afforded to younger players, England manager Gareth Southgate confirmed on Tuesday that he intends to hand debuts to a host of youngsters who he insists will have absolutely no chance of being in his England squad for next years World Cup in Russia.
Having already given the likes of Ruben Loftus-Cheek his debut against reigning champions Germany last week, Southgate is set to field a starting XI against Brazil comprising entirely of players aged 18-21.
“I’m 100% committed to giving our younger players the chance they finally deserve. I said before that as soon as qualifying for the World Cup was over that I would give debuts to youngster in games that mean next to nothing.”
Asked if the players making their debuts would be selected in his squad for next Summers World Cup in Russia, Southgate was less enthusiastic: “Look, if these players go on to have phenomenal seasons with their clubs then maybe, and it’s a big maybe, I might be persuaded to put one of them on the plane to Russia. However, at the same time I do retain some hope that Wayne Rooney will be persuaded to change his mind and come out of retirement.”
While Southgate’s squad continues to take shape over the months leading up to the World Cup, the hope is that this current crop of naive youngsters will gain vital experience in having their hopes raised before their dreams are then unceremoniously crushed.
With Paul deep under a pile of rubble, Mike and Ben are left to man the studio as they chat about a thrilling weekend of international football, with the highlight being England’s 0-0 draw with Germany.
The chaps also discuss Javier Hernandez’ future at West Ham, footballers fascination with social media and dirty grandad Sepp Blatter being accused of grabbing Hope Solo arse.
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Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has brushed aside allegations of sexual assault made by Hope Solo, by claiming the whole matter will be quickly cleared up with a simple handshake between the pair.
USA women’s keeper Solo claimed that the 81-year-old Blatter grabbed a handful of her backside just as she was about walk on stage to present an award at FIFA’s Ballon d’Or ceremony in 2013.
Blatter, the “godfather of women’s football,” as he is affectionately known by no one but himself, released a statement via his spokesman claiming that it was ridiculous that a man who has previous suggested women footballers wear tighter shorts, could ever be the sort of man to cop a sly feel.
“Whatever happens behind a curtain back stage at an awards ceremony is forgotten as soon as the show is over. This was an awards ceremony. The Ballon d’Or awards ceremony. And at the end of the Ballon d’Or, we shake hands,” said a dismissive Blatter.
Blatter went on to add that sexism doesn’t exist in football so it was therefore physically impossible that he could have sexual assaulted Solo in the first place.