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Daniel Tiluk is joined by Dan Soff (of Touchline Fracas) to discuss Chelsea 2-0 Manchester United. The early stages of Xabi Alonso. Cole Palmer's form. Morgan Rogers addition to the team. Estevao actually playing. Did Michael Carrick sabotage himself? Enzo Fernandez with Manchester City is a net positive for Chelsea. What is the meaning of "tax," as applied to Florian Wirtz and Kai Havertz. Then some quick comments on Harry Kane winning the Ballon d'Or, AFCON is back on a two-year schedule, and the 115 charges faced by Man City.

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Harry Kane winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or. What the award means for football as the game develops. How many might Lamine Yamal win, and will Kylian Mbappé ever be so lucky? Has early Real Madrid altered the perception of Jose Mourinho from his Benfica stint. Can Yan Diomandé keep out Vinicius? Which one manager, goalie, defender, midfielder, and striker do you want to save the world if it were needed? Chelsea drama with Estevao and Xabi Alonso - Manchester United are in good time for once in that regard. Again, who calls the police on a child/child's family?

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Daniel Tiluk is joined by Muhammad Butt to discuss Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas winning the 2026 France Football Ballon d'Or. What were the arguments for Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Erling Halland, Rodri, and Patri. Barcelona's week that was: Losing to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and Real Madrid in La Liga. What happened contextually that allowed Real Madrid to play their game. Defensive mistakes and stellar play from Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga. Vincent Kompany: don't kill yourself for this. Chelsea are rain in the desert for struggling managers, so hold tight Michael Carrick and Manchester United. Who calls the cops on a 3-year-old prodigy schooling an U5 team?

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Daniel Tiluk is joined by Edoba (of the on hiatus Complicated Chelsea Show) to discuss Paris-Saint Germain 4-2 Barcelona: Can PSG be beaten at their own game? Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal: Following Harry Kane's positioning is a game within the game. (Also, Manchester United losing at Como.) Is there any enjoyment to be had watching Chelsea? The project is developing and entering a new phase. Lastly, a question for science: what solutions does Edoba have for Manchester City?

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Daniel Tiluk is joined by Mike Goodman (of the Double Pivot Podcast) to discuss Barcelona's hot start to the season, Rodri's importance to their defensive structure, Lamine Yamal's steady growth into becoming the world's best attacking player, what do the numbers show about Real Madrid's lack of defensive structure, also Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jnr's tactical relationships. Arsenal are boring, but for the right reasons. What should happen with Manchester City? Carl asks from the group chat: What are some common misconceptions about analytics? Which starts a good conversation about the use and application of xG.

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Daniel Tiluk is joined by Abdul a.k.a. Red to discuss Real Madrid's comeback vs. AS Roma in the Champions League, but first football culture in Syria. Why aren't this José Mourinho team showing more hallmarks of a José Mourinho team? Then the utility of Kylian Mbappé. What is going on with Vinicius Jr, and his four-game suspension from La Liga. Is Jude Bellingham Real's most important player. Can Paris Saint-Germain with the Champions League for a third time running?

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Daniel Tiluk is joined by Tosin Makinde to discuss Manchester United 1-1 Tottenham. The reasons behind United's poor trajectory under the Glazer family. Liverpool 0-3 Manchester City was an impressive performance after the red card, but what does it all mean in context of the 114 charges? Yan Diomande's rise from Florida high school football to Real Madrid seems a unique story, but perhaps he isn't such a unique talent in the American football landscape. Why does Nigeria create so many strikers?

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Daniel Tiluk is joined by Michael Jarock of Michael Talks Football to discuss Cristiano Ronaldo, Jorge Jesus, and Portugal. What's up with Brazil and the confidence level of Vinicius Jr? Manchester City play Liverpool next week - how will the fallout of City's financial scandal affect the team's season? Does Michael want any retrospective Liverpool trophies? Who are your AFCON favorites for next summer?

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Daniel Tiluk is joined by Muhammad Butt to discuss the guilty verdict given to Manchester City from the Premier League on 114 of 115 charges related to the club's finances. Were the rules fair, why that doesn't matter when it comes to punishment, how history will document the verdict if City's appeal fails, what the punishment should be, what it is likely to be, and whether Manchester City can withstand the hammer blow. Then why Muhammad believes Lamine Yamal should win the Ballon d'Or over Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Kylian Mbappé.

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Arsenal losing to Brighton, Manchester City and Ezno Maresca's title ambitions, Chelsea and Clearlake Capital leaving behind Todd Boehly. Barcelona are playing incredible football. Jose Mourinho deflecting poor play onto the officials and their, admittedly incorrect, decisions in the Madrid Derby. Kylian Mbappé is going on a world tour of sorts to campaign for the Ballon d'Or. Who should actually win it? What's up with the Dutch national team?

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Manchester United 0-1 Manchester City. Phil Foden's red card and Bruno Fernandes' provocation. Erling Haaland's goal shouldn't have stood. Arsenal get another three points. Liverpool are struggling. Tottenham need a revolution. Chelsea can't defend. Real Madrid have a Vinicius problem. It is time for Barcelona to win the Champions League.

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Real Madrid 2-1 Inter Milan. The chemistry in Real Madrid's attack. Barcelona look great, but do they look too good, too soon? Do you buy the Paris Saint-Germain "know when to peak" argument? Arsenal should win the Premier League, but they seem built for the Champions League. What is a "striker?" Is "fun" an acceptable replacement for sensible defensive structures, as it relates to Chelsea and their porous defending? There are too many names on the Ballon d'Or shortlist! (ALL CAPS)

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Chelsea, Manchester City, Monaco, and Everton conspiring to give the transfer deadline some drama. With Lamine Camara, Folarin Balogun, and Enzo Fernandez playing central roles. Should Chelsea burn their relationship with Monaco. How good is Enzo Fernandez really? Real Madrid's best player vs. Real Madrid's most important player. Reports of Lamine Yamal's discontent were much exaggerated. Lionel Messi has retired from international football with a complete set.

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Arsenal cruising through Coventry. Manchester United losing to Hull. Liverpool rescuing a point against Newcastle. What is happening with Florian Wirtz? Chelsea looked good against Fulham, but what should happen with Enzo Fernandez, Robert Sanchez, and Emi Martinez? Julian Alvarez is still in limbo with Atletico Madrid. Lamine Yamal wasn't pleased being substituted. Real Madrid are off to the races with six points from two games, albeit in two different forms.

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Rodri to Barcelona, Julian Alvarez stuck at Atletico Madrid, the changing tides of football aesthetics and tactics, the box office nature of Jose Mourinho with Real Madrid, who can challenge Arsenal for the Premier League title, and the future of FIFA if Gianni Infantino stays... plus his African bloc.

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Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka look ahead to the 2026/27 EPL season, discussing Arsenal's title defense, Manchester City without Pep Guardiola and possibly Rodri, Manchester United's squad building, Chelsea's veteran signings and what becomes of Enzo Fernandez, Liverpool's new look with Andoni Iraola, but no Mohamed Salah, and which other teams seem interesting before the season starts.

Didn't really get to Spain, Germany, France, Italy, and the UCL because of the clock, but we'll drill into those areas next week!

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Daniel Tiluk is joined by Paul Ansorge to discuss the 2026 World Cup, FIFA's attempt to ruin a great competition, UEFA boycotts, and labels of corruption. England's failure against Argentina. France's stumble against Spain. Would Paul ever want to do a weekly podcast about Manchester United again, and what is a "podcast" in today's understanding? Also, interwoven discussions on mental health and the corrosive, predatory nature of many, if not all, gambling institutions.

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Daniel Tiluk is joined by Muhammad Butt to discuss the England national team, the Spain national team, his correct World Cup prediction, the annoyance of Argentina 2-1 England, why Thomas Tuchel gave way to the bad tendencies of his team, the position of Jude Bellingham, role of Harry Kane, emergence of Djed Spence, short arms of Jordan Pickford, and the cultural reasons that spawn notions of a maladapted "English mentality."

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Daniel Tiluk is joined by Jonathan Johnson to discuss the France national team, the promise of their 2026 World Cup fading against Spain, the departure of Didier Deschamps, the arrival of Zinedine Zidane, which areas are places of concern (midfield and full-back), and what the French attack may look like with a more progressive manager in the fold. Why is Kylian Mbappé so brilliant with the national team/at World Cups? Also, the state of French football with regard to marketing television rights.

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Daniel Tiluk is joined by Dan Orlowitz to discuss the Japan national team, their 2026 World Cup performances, development of Japanese players, the sporting hierarchy in Japan, how the J.League is evolving, and what Samurai Blue could and should look like over the next few tournaments.

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