EPLpod: Riyad Mahrez trolls Arsenal to get better contract at Leicester
Mike and Paul from EPLpod discuss whether Riyad Mahrez has just followed Jamie Vardy’s tactic in using interest from Arsenal to land himself a lucrative deal with Leicester City. West Ham are asking Ayew Ok to Andre Ayew – which he most certainly is not after being ruled out with a muscle injury. And, Manchester City give Steaua Bucharest a right good rogering.
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EPLpod: Liverpool victorious after 7 goal thriller at the Emirates
Mike and I literally have to talk Paul off his ledge and into the EPLpod studio after a soul crushing defeat for the Gunners courtesy of a fine brace from Liverpool’s Coutinho at the Emirates on the opening weekend of Premier League football.
Elsewhere, Mourinho’s Manchester United are up and running thanks to an unlikely source in Juan Mata and a more likely source in Zlatan as they brush aside Bournemouth on the South coast. Pep’s Manchester City give us a glimpse of what we can expect under his tutelage: plenty of intricate passing and so many different formations viewers are left in a daze let alone the opposition players.
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Fan footage of Coutinho’s stunning 30-yard free kick vs Arsenal
Philippe Coutinho’s brace sealed a thrilling 4-3 win for Liverpool over Arsenal in their opening game of the Premier League season at the Emirates on Sunday afternoon.
Liverpool came from a goal down after Theo Walcott made up for a missed penalty to give the gunners what looked like being a first half lead. However, right at the stroke of half time Coutinho curled home a delicious free kick from fully 30 yards that flew into the top corner to bring Liverpool level at the break.
In the second half Liverpool raced to a 4-1 lead before Arsenal clawed their way back to 4-3.
Watch Coutinho’s brilliant free kick from the stands below.
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Vardy punches himself in the chops during Leicester’s defeat to Hull
No, Jamie Vardy is definitely not having a party anymore. Instead he is punching himself in the face!
Leicester kept up their tradition of proving pundits – this one included – really have no idea what is going on by becoming the first defending Premier League Champion to lose their opening game.
1989 – Leicester are the 1st reigning top-flight champs to lose their opening league game of the next season since Arsenal in 1989/90. Shock
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) 13 August 2016
Hull have had a miserable pre-season, and don’t even have a permanent manager currently. However, despite all the chaos surrounding the club, they managed stun Champions Leicester after Robert Snodgrass rifled home the winner to grab a deserved 2-1 win.
The defeat was all too much to take for Vardy, who decided to take out his frustration the only way he knows how: By giving himself a good upper cut to his own pointy chin.
Jamie Vardy needs help man I swear https://t.co/sSTBKbOAww
— Harry• (@ManIikeJuan) 13 August 2016
EPLpod: Manchester clubs are having a money fight!
Mike and Paul can barely contain their sexual excitement in the latest episode of EPLpod as they discuss the colossal transfer spending going on in Manchester as well as Everton’s more modest capture of Ashley Williams.
If, like me, you are yet to pick your fantasy team panic not, the boys are on hand to offer some tips and advice on who should be making your XI.
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Is Paul Pogba right for Manchester United?
Manchester United have finally ended this seasons summer transfer saga after spending a world record £92m on Paul Pogba. But is Pogba the right man for United, and just where will he fit into the starting XI??
Watch the video above to see how I think Paul Pogba will fair the second time around at Old Trafford.
EPLpod: Zlatan powers United to Community Shield win
With Mike on holiday, no doubt sat on a deck next to a pristine lake contemplating his next New York Times best seller, Paul and I are left to our own devices on the front line. And what a weekend for Mike to miss, as we discuss United getting their hands on the first piece of silverware of the season and Paul Pogba looks to be finally signing for the Old Trafford club.
As well as the Community Shield we take in Liverpool’s thrashing of Barcelona, followed by Mainz’ thrashing of Liverpool, and some more meaningful friendlies as we edge closer to the beginning of Premier League season.
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EPLpod: Man City aren’t mucking around in this transfer window
Jesus, Manchester City are once again flexing their financial muscle after snapping up another pacey winger type which must have Raheem Sterling fluffing up his cushion on the City bench. With City’s £28m capture of the Brazilian Gabriel Jesus – expect plenty of biblical puns – they take their spending almost to the £100m mark under their new spendy pants coach Pep Guardiola. The type of spending that has Paul from EPLpod both shaking in his boots and cursing at Arsene Wenger who appears to be muttering something about net spend under his breath.
In the half of Manchester and the other half of EPLpod, Mike took in Manchester United’s game with Everton for Wayne Rooney’s testimonial. The match was streamed live, and, most importantly free on facebook. A case of you get what you pay for perhaps, as the match finished in a 0-0 bore draw.
Listen to the latest episode of EPLpod below and find out which one of you lucky chaps will be joining Mike and Paul on their trip to Adelaide.
