James Olley, Rob Dawson and Mark Ogden look at the fallen empires of football with Steve Nicol, and wonder if Manchester City may be next.

James, Rob and Mark look for the telltale signs of a top team falling from grace in the current Manchester City setup, before ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol joins to explain where it went wrong for the Liverpool side of the 1980s and early 1990s that Nicol himself was at the club to experience first-hand. The guys close with a look back at the end of the Sir Alex Ferguson era at Manchester United and the unprecedented lack of success that has followed.

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The FC crew react to Barcelona's chaotic 5-4 victory over Benfica and argue if Hansi Flick's side can compete for titles with such a volatile style of play. Plus, Steve Nicol reacts to Liverpool's win over Lille and explains why he thinks the Reds are favorites to win the competition after qualifying for the Round of 16. Frank Leboeuf also reacts to Aston Villa's loss in Monaco.

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Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez, and Shaka Hislop are joined by ESPN's Gustavo Hofman to discuss Neymar being close to returning to his boyhood club, Santos, in Brazil. Then, the crew reacts to reports that the Saudi Pro League and PIF are still interested in Vinicius Junior and what's the likelihood of the Brazilian moving to Saudi Arabia. Plus, a breakdown of the USMNT's performance against Venezuela with the debuts of Matko Miljevic and Patrick Agyemang.

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The FC crew react to Chelsea's 3-1 win over Wolves to move back into 4th in the Premier League and break down what helped them snap their 5-match league winless streak. Then, the guys react to Ruben Amorim calling this Manchester United team the worst in history. Plus, a discussion about if Manchester City is back to their usual form and a look at Ange Postecoglou's future with Tottenham.

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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester United’s 3-1 defeat against Brighton and ask why Ruben Amorim has continued to struggle at Old Trafford. The guys also talk about Ange Postecoglu’s Tottenham future, the racist abuse of Alejandro Balde & pay respect to the late Denis Law.

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The FC Crew break down Manchester United losing another match and Amorim's claim that they are the "worst team in the history of Manchester United." Then, they discuss Manchester City's dominant performance in their 6-0 win against Ipswich Town. Also, Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham continue to struggle, and an Mbappe brace leads Real Madrid to a 4-1 victory.

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The FC crew react to Arsenal's 2-2 draw vs Aston Villa and question if the Gunners can be considering title challengers after blowing a 2 goal lead in the second half. Plus, Steve Nicol breaks down Darwin Nunez's late brace which saw Liverpool go 6 points clear at the top of the Premier League. The guys are also joined by Sid Lowe to react to Barcelona's draw against Getafe and explain why Hansi Flick's side continues to struggle in LALIGA.

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The FC crew react to news that Erling Haaland has signed a 9.5 year contract extension with Manchester City. Rob Dawson explains why the striker agreed to the deal and what it means for the future of the club amid current financial investigations. The guys also preview this weekend's Premier League action and argue if Manchester United will show up against Brighton. Plus, Ale Moreno explains why he expects Nuri Sahin will most likely get sacked after another poor result from Borussia Dortmund.

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Cristina Alexander and Herculez Gomez react to news that Neymar is in talks with 3 MLS clubs about a possible move to the United States. Jeff Carlilse breaks down how far along the transfer talks have moved and Kasey Keller questions why Neymar would consider Chicago over other MLS franchises. Sebastian Salazar also sits down with Jesse Marsch to review Alphonso Davies season so far and explain Canada's expectations after a strong Copa America.

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The FC crew are joined by Julien Laurens to react to Manchester United's 3-1 win and reflect on the hat trick performance of Amad Diallo. Then, the guys discuss the latest transfer news surrounding Manchester City, including the imminent signing of Omar Marmoush. Plus, a look at Jorge Jesus' comments regarding Neymar's future at Al-Hilal.

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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens recap a North London derby victory for Arsenal which closes the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool and piles the pressure on Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou. The pair also look back on the rest of the midweek action from across Europe, and discuss the latest transfer news and much more in quick hits.

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