Two Arsenal die-hards, one shared obsession, zero shortage of opinions. Hosted by Adelia Chamberlain (occasional voice of reason) and Fares (certified agent of chaos), Starting Eleven is your weekly football podcast covering Premier League news, Champions League matchdays, top European leagues, and World Cup fallout β all in one place.
Expect match reactions, transfer news, spicy takes, and heated debates about tactics, form, and what Arsenal should actually be doing β all delivered with heart, humor, and a healthy dose of football delusion.
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Arsenal Survive Villa, Hull City Shock the League, Spurs Sinking | Starting Eleven
Reigning champions Arsenal ground out a 1-0 win away at Aston Villa to make it two wins from two under Mikel Arteta, while newly-promoted Hull City are somehow one of the form teams in the Premier League after stunning Manchester United. Meanwhile, Roberto De Zerbi's big-spending Tottenham have picked up zero points from their opening two games, both Manchester clubs put on goal-fests, and Xabi Alonso's Chelsea are must-watch TV at both ends of the pitch. We're breaking it all down LIVE, plus every major Transfer Deadline Day deal.
π£οΈ IN THIS EPISODE:
π΄ Arsenal grind out a gritty 1-0 win at Aston Villa β reaction & the title defence so far
π― Hull City are 2 wins from 2 β how are the newly-promoted side doing this?
π Tottenham Hotspur are SINKING β 0 points from 2 games after a Β£300m+ summer spend
π΅π΄ Both Manchester clubs go goal-crazy β Man City 4-1, Man United 5-2
π Chelsea can score for fun under Xabi Alonsoβ¦ but can they defend?
π° Transfer Deadline Day reaction β Enzo FernΓ‘ndez to Man City, Chelsea's exodus & more
28 Aug 2026
Arsenal WIN, Hull STUN Man United, Alonso's Chelsea Debut & UCL Draw Reaction | Starting Eleven
β½ STARTING ELEVEN is LIVE! Adelia and Fares break down a massive day in world football β from Premier League surprises to Xabi Alonso's first win as Chelsea boss and the brand-new Champions League draw.
In this episode:
π΄ Arsenal kick off the season with a win β what it means for their title chances
π΄ Hull City stun Manchester United in a result nobody saw coming
π΄ Tottenham and Aston Villa both suffer heavy defeats β what went wrong?
π΄ Xabi Alonso's managerial debut for Chelsea ends in victory β first impressions
π΄ The UEFA Champions League draw is out β group breakdowns, best fixtures, and dark horses to watch.
Join Adelia and Fares live for reactions, hot takes, and everything you need to know from this action-packed matchday.
10 Jun 2026
Starting Eleven | 2026 FIFA World Cup Groups G-L Breakdown: Every Team, Every Storyline
The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is almost here β and there's a LOT to unpack. Adelia and Fares break down Groups G through L, covering every team, every storyline, and every group worth watching as the tournament kicks off.
From Belgium and Egypt in Group G, to Spain and Uruguay in H, France and Norway in I, defending champions Argentina in J, Ronaldo's Portugal in K, and England vs. Croatia in a loaded Group L β these six groups are packed with drama, dark horses, and must-watch fixtures.
Who's advancing? Who's getting upset? Let's get into it.
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Rob "Snark" Clark and Adelia Chamberlain and Rob Clark host the show. Published by LGRN (Let's Get Ready Network).
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