The Rest Is Football
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- 31 minutes 25 secondsVinicius, Bellingham and Valverde booed at the Bernabeu & Barca suffer defeat
Real Madrid returned to winning ways at the weekend when they beat Levante 2-0 but the Bernabeu crowd singled out Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham and Fede Valverde for boos and whistles as they continued to express their displeasure at Xabi Alonso’s sacking. Gary And Alex react to the scenes in Madrid and the challenges facing new manager Alvaro Arbeloa.
Barcelona’s nine-game winning streak came to an end with defeat at Real Sociedad in an incident-packed game featuring disallowed goals, overturned penalties, and a brilliant performance from La Real’s goalkeeper. This result means Barca are only one point ahead of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga, but there was some positive news for Marcus Rashford as he got himself on the scoresheet.
Finally, we look at Villarreal’s fading hopes of muscling their way into the title race after defeat at an improving Real Betis and there’s a look at Atletico Madrid’s Alexander Sorloth proving some of his doubters wrong with a superb winning goal against Alaves.
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20 January 2026, 5:00 pm - 53 minutes 57 secondsMan Utd Dominate Man City, Frank’s Struggles Continue At Spurs & Glasner Feeling Abandoned At Palace
Was that the best Man United performance we’ve seen in years? Can Thomas Frank get Spurs out of this rut, or is he on borrowed time? What next for Crystal Palace after Oliver Glasner announces he’s leaving at the end of end of the season and captain Marc Guéhi leaves for Man City?
Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss Liverpool’s 12-game unbeaten run and debate whether it’s one of the most misleading unbeaten runs in Premier League history, as rumblings of discontent grow on Merseyside.
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19 January 2026, 3:00 am - 48 minutes 30 secondsMid-Season Report: All 20 Clubs
Will Arsenal finally go all the way and win the Premier League? Have West Ham, Burnley and Wolves got any chance of staying up? Which club has been the biggest surprise of the season so far?
Gary, Alan & Micah look back at their pre-season predictions, assess just how right, or wrong, they’ve been, and predict where all 20 Premier League clubs will finish when the season comes to an end.
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16 January 2026, 1:00 am - 26 minutes 38 secondsDavid Beckham: The Moments That Made Them
Was David Beckham underrated during his playing career? What was it that allowed him to transcend football and become a global icon? And why did his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson ultimately break down?
Gary, Alan and Micah dive into David Beckham’s remarkable Premier League journey with Manchester United, from baby-faced youngster to global superstar, analysing his impact on the pitch, his influence off it, and the legacy he left on the game.
New episodes in this series will be released every Wednesday and each show will be dedicated to a specific Premier League icon. The guys will pick out five key moments that defined their career, discussing what made them so special and sharing some of their best stories from playing alongside and against them.
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14 January 2026, 1:00 am - 38 minutes 35 secondsXabi Alonso Sacked After Barcelona Win Super Cup
Real Madrid have made a shock managerial change, sacking Xabi Alonso and confirming Álvaro Arbeloa as his successor. Gary and Alex react to the decision and what it means for Madrid’s future.
The fallout continues after Barcelona emerged victorious in one of the great Clásicos, defeating Real Madrid to lift the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. Vinícius Jr’s sensational solo effort for Los Blancos proved in vain, as Raphinha stole the headlines with a superb brace for Barça.
The pair also heap praise on Hansi Flick, who maintains his perfect record in finals — eight wins from eight — and boasts an astonishing Barcelona return of 256 goals in just 88 matches, averaging an incredible 2.99 goals per game.
Finally, Villarreal’s winning run is up for discussion, with debate over whether they can close the gap on Real Madrid in La Liga and mount a genuine title challenge
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13 January 2026, 3:00 am - 38 minutes 13 secondsUnited Crash Out, Semenyo’s Dream Debut & The Biggest Upset In FA Cup History?
Trouble continues for Manchester United as they crash out of the FA Cup against Brighton. With speculation growing over the possible appointment of yet another interim manager, Gary, Alan and Micah question whether the club has a clear plan moving forward.
Elsewhere, have we witnessed the greatest upset in FA Cup history? Non-league side Macclesfield stunned cup holders Crystal Palace, knocking them out despite being six divisions apart in the football pyramid.
The guys also break down Manchester City’s 10-goal demolition of Exeter and reflect on the dream debut of new big-money signing Antoine Semenyo.
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12 January 2026, 1:00 am - 49 minutes 29 secondsUnited’s Ongoing Mess, Brentford Buzzing & A Drab Affair At The Emirates
Were Manchester United right to sack Ruben Amorim? Gary, Alan and Micah debate whether United need to follow the model of Manchester City, Arsenal and Aston Villa, backing long-serving managers with real influence over recruitment — and ask the big question: when will the problems at Old Trafford finally end?
Praise is also heaped on Keith Andrews at Brentford, who has enjoyed an outstanding season, with his side sitting 5th and just two points off the top four.
The panel also discuss the cagey affair at the Emirates. While it ended in a draw, the point keeps Arsenal six points clear of Manchester City, who were held by Brighton for the third league game in a row.
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9 January 2026, 1:49 am - 24 minutes 46 secondsThierry Henry: The Moments That Made Them
Why was Arsene Wenger so key to getting the best out of Thierry Henry? How did he encapsulate the essence of Va Va Voom in his play? Where does he rank on the list of the Premier League’s best ever strikers?
Gary, Alan and Micah get together for the first show in our new series Premier League Greats: The Moments That Made Them. New episodes in this series will be released every Wednesday and each show will be dedicated to a specific Premier League icon. The guys will pick out five key moments that defined their career, discussing what made them so special and sharing some of their best stories from playing alongside and against them.
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7 January 2026, 1:00 am - 31 minutes 58 secondsAmorim Sacked, Garcia’s Perfect Hat-trick & Olmo’s Late Stunner
Real Madrid academy graduate Gonzalo García steals the headlines with a perfect hat-trick as Madrid dismantle Real Betis. With García in red-hot form, can Xabi Alonso find a system that fits both him and Kylian Mbappé into the starting XI, and what does that mean for the increasingly out-of-favour Vinícius Jr?
Over in Catalonia, Barcelona make it nine straight La Liga wins thanks to a stunning strike from Dani Olmo. Is anyone capable of stopping Barça’s charge to the title?
Plus, Gary & Alex break down the sacking of Rúben Amorim, and debate whether his post-match comments at the weekend suggested he was already looking for the exit.
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6 January 2026, 3:00 am - 50 minutes 2 secondsArsenal’s Title To Lose, Amorim Takes Aim & Wolves Finally Win A Game!
Arsenal charge six points clear at the top of the table, do they already have one hand on the Premier League trophy? With Manchester City dropping points in two of their last three games and Erling Haaland now goalless in three, are they becoming too reliant on their star striker?
Gary, Micah and Al also dive into Ruben Amorim’s post-match press conference, where the United boss appeared to take a subtle dig at the club’s owners. Is patience wearing thin, and could time already be running out for Amorim at Old Trafford?
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5 January 2026, 3:28 am - 44 minutes 54 secondsTitle Race Mind Games & Enzo Maresca Sacked
Arsenal move four points clear at the top of the Premier League as Manchester City drop points away at Sunderland. Alan and Micah draw on their own playing careers to break down the pressure, mind games, and mental battles that come with a title race as the finish line approaches. Can Arsenal handle the weight of expectation and finally lift their first league title in 22 years?
The guys also react to Chelsea’s decision to sack Enzo Maresca, debating whether the owners made the right call.
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