- 39 minutes 41 secondsThe Champions League Is Back
The English clubs are off to a flier, with all five picking up three points in the Champions League group phase.
Erling Haaland grabbed another brace to take his Champions League tally to 59 goals in 59 games, but who is the best pure goalscorer: Haaland, Harry Kane or Kylian Mbappé?
With new signing Bradley Barcola in the mix, what is Liverpool’s best front three when everyone is fit? And Arsenal have started the season where they left off, but with Martin Ødegaard in electric form, can they become as dangerous going forward as they are defensively?
Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the other favourites Barcelona and PSG. Can any of the English clubs challenge them this season? The boys make their Champions League predictions.
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11 September 2026, 2:00 am - 45 minutes 25 secondsWhat is SCR and why does it matter?
We hear so much about SCR, PSR and all sorts of financial rules and regulations but what does it all mean and which clubs voted for it in the first place? Host of the Price of Football podcast Kieran Maguire joins Gary and Alan to break it all down and give us his take on whether the rules are unfair on those outside the established "big six"
Plus there's Kieran's view on when we'll finally hear a verdict in the Manchester City case and he has some advice for Micah with regards to investing in a non-league club.
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9 September 2026, 2:00 am - 43 minutes 21 secondsArsenal The Team To Beat
Arsenal make it three wins from three and are looking every bit like champions as they ease past Chelsea at the Emirates. Manchester City join them on nine points, but Enzo Maresca’s side have been far less convincing, and next weekend’s Manchester derby could tell us plenty about where both sides really stand.
Gary, Alan & Micah also discuss Alexander Isak’s much-needed brace, while Hull City are emerging as arguably the story of the season so far.. the only Premier League side yet to concede.
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7 September 2026, 2:01 pm - 54 minutes 51 secondsFabian Hürzeler: The Youngest Ever Premier League Manager
What were the biggest difficulties of taking charge of a Premier League club at the age of 31? Why are Brighton so successful, despite regularly having to sell some of their best players? How important is the style of football your team play?
Gary Lineker meets up with Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler to discuss his rapid journey to being a Premier League manager and the philosophies and man-management style that have underpinned that adventure.
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4 September 2026, 2:00 am - 24 minutes 49 secondsThe 2026/27 Premier League Draft
New season, new Premier League draft. Gary, Alan, Micah, and Rob Jones, compete to build the best team possible.
Will anyone other than Erling Haaland go first? Will Alan load up on Newcastle players? Will Micah learn his lessons from last season when he blew his first pick on Fulham's Antonee Robinson?
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2 September 2026, 2:00 am - 54 minutes 37 secondsAlonso's Chelsea thrive as £300m Spurs sit bottom
Gary, Alan & Micah get stuck into the Premier League weekend as Xabi Alonso's Chelsea continued to impress with a 4-3 win over Brighton, with Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer starring in front of the watching Carlo Ancelotti and Thomas Tuchel.
Spurs may have spent over £300m in the summer but they continue to struggle as Matthias Jaissle's Newcastle did a number on them on Saturday, plus we saw Manchester City really kick into gear at Palace, and there are concerns for Liverpool who remain winless after the 2-2 draw with Forest.
The boys also discussed Manchester United's 5-2 hammering of Ipswich which featured the first proper VAR controversy of the season with Harry Maguire's handball in the buildup to what was a pivotal moment in the match.
And did we see an early relegation six pointer at Coventry? It's two from two for Hull City but how long can it last?
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31 August 2026, 3:15 pm - 52 minutes 2 secondsAll 20 PL Clubs Predicted 26/27
Who will be top four? Who’s heading for the drop? Which teams will surprise and which will disappoint? In this special episode, Gary, Alan, and Micah look ahead to the new Premier League Season. They evaluate every one of the twenty Premier League clubs, predicting where they will finish.
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28 August 2026, 2:00 am - 27 minutes 37 secondsGary’s Top Gear Story, Micah’s Non-League Dream & Álvarez To Arsenal?
What really happened in Argentina to stop Gary going on Top Gear? Micah reveals his dream of becoming a Manager or Owner of a non-league football club. Will Arsenal sign Julian Alvarez in this transfer window, and what does it mean for the rest of the league if they get the Atletico Madrid star man?
Gary, Alan & Micah also discuss why the very best players in the World continue to choose Barcelona and Real Madrid over the Premier League
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26 August 2026, 12:00 am - 57 minutes 3 secondsBest Opening Premier League Weekend Ever?
Gary, Alan & Micah are back with a bang as we witnessed one of the most intriguing opening weekends we’ve seen in the Premier League.
Manchester United suffered a shock defeat to newly promoted Hull, Aston Villa and Spurs were both battered by Brighton and Brentford, Manchester City staged a dramatic late comeback against Bournemouth, and there was a thriller at St James’ Park. Meanwhile, the Champions Arsenal produced a dominant performance on Friday.
The boys also discussed the new SCR rules and whether they are catered towards the elite. Is the Premier League becoming less competitive as a result?
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24 August 2026, 2:13 pm - 27 minutes 53 secondsSpain win the World Cup as Rodri reigns supreme
Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, and Joe Cole reflect on Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final in a match that saw De La Fuente's side dominate Messi's Argentina from start to finish
We also look back at our best moments of the tournament with our intrepid England reporter Rob Jones
Thanks for listening to The Rest is Football throughout this World Cup, we'll be back in August ahead of the new Premier League season
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20 July 2026, 6:35 am - 25 minutes 41 secondsEmma Hayes & Joe Hart on Tuchel questioning England’s DNA
Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Joe Hart and Emma Hayes reflect further on England's World Cup exit now that we've got a bit of distance since the game - including Emma's view as a coach on Tuchel's tactical decisions and we get Joe's view on Jude Bellingham's reaction to Jordan Pickford's effort to save the first Argentina goal
Plus we look ahead to the final on Sunday between Spain and Argentina
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