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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 9 of the 90 + 5 Podcast! Tunji and Mekus are back to unpack an explosive weekend of Premier League football. We kick off at Anfield, where 10-man Liverpool were demolished 3-0 by Enzo Maresca’s unstoppable Manchester City. From Ryan Gravenberch’s game-changing red card to Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland, and Rayan Cherki running riot, we ask: is Maresca’s City transition actually more enjoyable than Pep’s final season? Plus, we debate Florian Wirtz’s ghost performance versus Cherki’s masterclass, and whether Bradley Barcola is officially on flop watch.
Next, we break down the 1-1 draw between the "Samis twins"—Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Even after hosting a church conference at Old Trafford over the international break and going a man up, United showed zero spine under Michael Carrick. Meanwhile, Roberto De Zerbi takes Spurs on a Marbella vacation as his managerial hot seat continues to burn. Finally, we celebrate Chelsea’s 5-1 thrashing of Bournemouth, featuring 36-year-old Jordan Henderson’s stunning free kick, Joao Pedro’s double, and Pedro Neto’s wing-back brilliance!
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5 Oct 2026
The $1.2B Sham, Ronaldo’s Bench War
The drama doesn't stop in Season 5, Episode 8 of the 90 + 5 Podcast! Tunji and Mekus return to tackle two explosive stories sending shockwaves through world football. First, we break down the drama in the Portugal camp between Cristiano Ronaldo and manager Jorge Jesus. After warming up for over 30 minutes against Norway only to be left on the bench, is the 41-year-old icon living in a "Saudi League bubble"? We dissect why the No. 7 shirt was handed to another player, the tactical reality of Gonçalo Ramos over CR7, and whether Ronaldo should accept a bench/mentorship role or demand a grand Lisbon retirement send-off.
Then, we dive into the Premier League's jaw-dropping official response to Manchester City's financial charges. With the league officially labeling agreements as "sham deals" and accusing City of concealing truth and inflating revenues by an incredible \$1.19 BILLION (£900M), the gloves are off. Tunji shares a hilarious personal tax nightmare before doubling his proposed penalty to a 60-point nuclear deduction, while Mekus proposes multi-year 40-point dockings to banish City to mid-table for five years. Plus, we explore the delicate geopolitical web between the UK government and the UAE.
28 Sept 2026
MAN CITY’S 115 CHARGES BREAKDOWN
Welcome to Season 5, Episode 7 of the 90 + 5 Podcast! On this episode, Tunji and Mekus step into the courtroom to act as judge, jury, and executioner on the biggest scandal in Premier League history: Manchester City’s 115 financial charges.
We break down the numbers behind the allegations from the 54 counts of inflated sponsorship deals from Abu Dhabi entities, to the 35 counts of outright non-cooperation with the Premier League's investigation. We also dive into the 14 counts of off-the-books remuneration, exposing how managers like Roberto Mancini and top players allegedly received hidden consultancy contracts and secondary payments. Why did UEFA’s 5-year statute of limitations save City at CAS, while the Premier League’s rules offer no such escape hatch? Finally, we debate the fair punishment: should City face a 60-point deduction, a multi-year transfer ban, or massive financial fines? Plus, we discuss the heartbreaking trickle-down effect these penalties have on everyday club staff versus billionaire state owners.
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