The One Two Podcast is the flagship EPL podcast for the Fighting Stripes Podcast Network. Join hosts Michael Welch and Albert Ghim as they discuss the EPL, with a bit of time spent on Arsenal, their favorite club. Throughout the season, guests will join the show to discuss their favorite team, tell some great football stories, and contribute that expert analysis of the matches we all crave. Also, stick around for Michael and Albert's recommendations for the week on the Stripes of the Week segment.
On this episode of the One Two Pod, Michael and Albert dig into the transitional nature of this Premier League season. As they break down a drab 0-0 draw between Chelsea and Man United, the pair realize that all of the "big" Premier League teams are going through transition, whether because of injuries, new managers, or squad overhaul. In the end, only Man City have everything together to make a title run and Champions League push. However, Albert reminds Michael that Man City could just go and buy up even more talent this summer, scaring the league again. When talking about Spurs, neither of the pair understand why Bale isn't playing more when his class is so evident.
On the Arsenal segment, a rotational victory over Leicester gives the pair a real surprise, as they realize they are now so used to Arsenal's struggles that any positive thing surprises them. They talk about Lacazette's future and the need for striker upgrades, some more praise for Granit Xhaka's continual growth in Mikel Arteta's side, and the big areas of upgrade needed after this difficult season.
We hope you're staying safe, warming up, and want to thank you all for listening.
16 Feb 2021
One Two Pod Episode 17
This week on the One Two Pod, Michael and Albert dive into just why Man City are so dominant right now, including the MVP-level play of Gundogan and the defensive mistakes forced through the dribbling prowess of Sterling and Foden. Responding to Spurs' lack of ability to create and control the match from midfield in their loss to City, the pair suggest some players that could remedy this deficiency. Michael uses some time to air his gripes with how frustrating it is to watch Man U play poorly against relegation sides with the amount of talent they do have while Albert gives overdue credit to just how consistent West Ham have been this season.
On the Arsenal segment, the new-look Arsenal attacking trident finally debuted and defeated Leeds, leading Michael to be especially excited. In addition, the pair discuss just how Arsenal will take a "solid" team and turn it into an "elite" team again.
We hope you enjoy our Stripes of the Week and are saying safe and warm this winter.
9 Feb 2021
One Two Pod Episode 16
This week on the One Two Pod, Michael and Albert are back to break down a very consequential weekend in the Premier League title race. The first thing the pair do is eat their words from last episode and admit that what Tuchel is doing at Chelsea may be working, albeit only against Sheffield. Michael talks about the new positional role for Werner that helped him put in a more comfortable performance and Albert praises Mason Mount's consistent ability to put in a shift for Chelsea. Breaking down the Man City-Liverpool match, there is plenty of praise for Raheem Sterling and Phil Foden, as well as a general hatred of the attacking and defending depth City possess. On the Liverpool side, we ponder a positional change for TAA and Alisson's shocking performance in the loss. Finally, some thoughts are given to Man United's de Gea problem and Spurs' reliance on Kane.
On the Arsenal segment, Michael laments VAR and how hard-done by the Gunners have been with it. In addition, with Arsenal in a bit of a rut both Albert and Michael take a realistic look at the squad and admit this is where Arsenal should be. They do have praise for Martin Odegaard, the newest creator in the squad. We hope you're staying safe and enjoy our Stripes of the Week picks!
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