Outrageous opinions, in-depth tactical analysis and non-stop banter on the most relevant topics in the world of football, brought to by 2 average guys in a toxic relationship with the beautiful game.
#16: Arsenal 2.0: Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, Julian Timber and Arteta's New Tactics for the Premier League Challenge
Pints of Football welcomes its first guest to discuss the Arsenal latest big money signings and Arteta's plan for mounting a successful Premier League challenge. Is Arsenal's midfield unbalanced? Can Jesus be a reliable number 9? Is Zinchenko really the player everyone makes him out to be. We breakdown the entire squad, areas that require strengthening and assess whether Arsenal can compete with City yet again.
20 Jun 2023
#15 : The Man. Utd and City Treble XI and the Transfer Market: Bellingham to Madrid, United's Failings, Arsenal's Ambition and the Rest
Are Pep's men better than the Class of '92? Is Kai Havertz the answer to Arsenal's woes? Where will Bellingham play at Madrid? And who will blink first in the Mbappe standoff? The episode breaks down all this and much more in detail as the football season finally ends and ends up throwing up more questions than answers.
8 Jun 2023
#14 The Pochettino Way at Chelsea: Formation, Squad, Transfers and the Boehly Problem
Analyzing what Chelsea might look like during Pochettino's second rendezvous in London. From a gigantic squad to choices in formation and player positions, the new Chelsea manager must get his decisions right and quickly.
5 Jun 2023
13# The Transfer Market and the FA CUP Recap: Benzema, Messi, Mount, Kane, Declan Rice and Asensio
This episode breaks down the FA Cup final and where the two Manchester teams go from here. It also covers the raucous start to the transfer market - rumors, exits and potential destinations. We say goodbye to Benzema at Madrid and Messi at PSG and pontificate over the futures of Harry Kane, Mason Mount and Declan Rice to name a few. Who should target these players, do they fit in at their rumored destinations and what's the right price?
28 May 2023
#12 The Inaugural Pints of Football Premier League Season Awards
The first edition of the Pints of Football Premier League Season Awards is here !! We discuss our picks for the Player of the Season, Manager of the Season, Team of the Season and the Game of the Season. Also interrupting this episode are the chaotic scenes from the final day of the Bundesliga as Bayern and Borussia Dortmund do their best ruin their chances of winning the Bundesliga.
15 May 2023
#11 2nd Leg Preview: Manchester City vs Real Madrid and the Premier League Top 4 Race
After a cagey 1st leg at the Bernebeau, Pints of Football breaks down the game and the changes that both teams need to make to reach the Champions League final. Additionally, we also analyze the renewed race for Top 4 as Liverpool turn up the heat on Manchester United and Newcastle United.
8 May 2023
#10 Real Madrid vs Manchester City Preview: Formations, Lineups, Kroos and Modric or just one, and the keys to victory
An entire episode dedicated to a detailed preview of the biggest game of the season: European Royalty vs the most beautiful team in Europe. We discuss the possible lineups and the associated considerations, the key battles across the pitch and where the game will be won or lost. Kroos and Modric or Modric and Valverde, Grealish or Foden and dealing with Haaland - every question is answered as we countdown to this slobberknocker of a game.
5 May 2023
#9: The Liverpool vs Tottenham Rollercoaster, Arsenal Choking, Viking Haaland, End of Messi at PSG and the Evolution of Trent Alexander Arnold
Trent the midfielder? Sabitzer the 2nd striker? We go beyond recapping the wild events of the week and break down the tactical decisions of Klopp and Ten Haag. We also cover the whirlwind at the top of the Premier League and the Bundesliga - new teams at the top of the table. Additionally, we celebrate the rise of Haaland and downfall of Messi - at least in Paris.
26 Apr 2023
#8: The Title Decider - Manchester City vs Arsenal; also Poch at Chelsea, Another Sacking at Tottenham, FA Cup Final for Manchester United and a roundup of Serie A and the Bundesliga
We break down the potential title deciding clash between Manchester City and Arsenal - key decisions, players and where the game will be won and lost. Additionally, we also round the key events at Chelsea, Manchester United and the new sacking at Tottenham. We also discuss the rekindled Bundesliga title race and the heap praise on the unlikely resurgence of the Serie A.
11 Apr 2023
#7: The Premier League Title Race and the Race for the Top Four
Arsenal and Liverpool provided the best game of the season and ensured that the Premier League title got even more interesting. Manchester United, Tottenham and Newcastle narrowed the race for the Top 4 and Chelsea made yet another terrible decision with the appointment of Lampard. Join in as we break down the biggest events of the week - Klopp's tactical tweaks, Lampard's mistakes, Ten Hag's changes and the gathering momentum of Newcastle.
5 Apr 2023
#6 - Man City vs Liverpool, Man Utd vs Newcastle and Potter Out at Chelsea: the Biggest Stories of the April Fool Weekend
In-depth tactical analysis of the biggest games of the weekend and the fate of Potter and Chelsea after the sacking. We discuss the ramifications of the results and sackings and the impact it can have on the rest of the season.
31 Mar 2023
#5 - The Tottenham and Bayern Munich Layoffs: Conte, Nagelsmann, Why it Happened and Where do these Clubs and Managers go from here?
2 sackings - one expected and one completely shocking. Both at crucial points in the season with far reaching ramifications. Join in as we breakdown the events that led to the sackings, where each club goes from here and what's next for both of these managers. We also cover the highlights from the first 2 rounds of the Euro 2024 qualifiers.
20 Mar 2023
#4 - The Champions League Quarterfinals : City, Bayern, Madrid and the Rise of the Serie A
Detailed match by match breakdown of the Champions League quarter finals. In-depth analysis of where each game will be won and lost, how each team should set up and who will make the difference.
17 Mar 2023
#3 - The Top 4 Tango: The Premier League Race for Champions League Qualification
6 teams fighting for the 2 remaining spots for Champions League qualification. The Premier League's race for top 4 is set for a bumpy finish between now and the end of the season. Will Manchester United and Liverpool continue to belong among Europe's elites? Will Conte be able to revive Tottenham's failing season? Will Newcastle become the latest addition to the growing list of state owned elite clubs in Europe? Or will Brighton or Brentford end up writing the most romantic story in English football since Leicester's triumph? All these question and much more in this episode .
12 Mar 2023
Chelsea: Trust the Process or Quick Fix (plus weekly round up)
Should Chelsea believe in Potter and wait for his magic to start working or evaluate alternate options? No club has been in more chaos on and off the pitch over the past year than Chelsea. Join us as we breakdown all the problems at Chelsea, what Potter is doing wrong and whether he is the right man to take the club forward under the new ownership. Additionally, we also breakdown the Champions League and Europe League games and introduce a new segment - the Bobo moment of the week !!!
8 Mar 2023
Pints of Football #1 : Manchester United - Resurgent or False Down
Are Manchester United really back ? Manchester United have been on an incredible run - scoring goals, winning a trophy and a genuine enthusiasm around Old Trafford. The 7-0 defeat at Anfield was a reality check but few would deny that Eric Ten Hag is doing something special. But is Ten Hag's United really different from that of Ole Gunner Solskjaer's or Mourinho's? Both managers led the club to second 2nd place finishes only to capitulate later. Join in as we discuss the Ten Hag way and if he really is the man to restore this club to the pantheon on English Football.
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