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On this week’s Men in Blazers podcast, Rog and Rory Smith recap a wild weekend of Premier League football. Are the Manchester City allegations actually bringing the club together and boosting morale on and off the pitch? They revisit the history of the iconic inflatable banana and its connection to Imre Varadi, aka “Imre Banana.” Meanwhile, Arsenal continue to grind out results, but is winning ugly a good sign, or are the demands of multiple grueling seasons starting to creep up? Brighton keep flying high. Rory tells us if they are genuine title contenders. Plus, Liverpool’s form is on the rise, Crystal Palace are on the decline, and Manchester United remain stuck in neutral. Where does your club land on this week’s Fan Mood Rankings?
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Chapters:
00:00:00 - What’s the story behind the inflatable bananas?
00:05:56 - Manchester City vs. Ipswich reactions
00:12:30 - When Will City Fall?
00:20:15 - Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal reactions
00:27:00 - Brighton vs. Crystal Palace reactions
00:37:41 - Leeds vs. Manchester United reactions
00:48:20 - Brentford vs. Liverpool reactions
00:57:15 - Newcastle vs. Aston Villa reactions
01:01:13 - Bournemouth vs. Sunderland reactions
01:03:53 - Fulham vs. Hull City reactions
01:05:23 - Everton vs. Chelsea reactions
01:13:57 - Champions League Preview
01:16:16 - Happiest Fans? Saddest Fans?
01:18:20 - Fan Letter: epic matchups live
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Rog sits down with actor and lifelong Arsenal supporter Paul Bettany. Bettany reflects on Arsenal’s Premier League triumph, his faith in Mikel Arteta, and the pressure of defending the title. He looks back on the Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira era that made him “Arsenal forever,” explains why Martin Ødegaard is his favorite player, and shares how Arsenal fandom has become a family affair. Plus, Paul reveals the superstition behind his lucky Arsenal shirt and the joy he gets from winding up Tottenham supporter Tom Holland.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Arsenal Fandom
00:06:30 - Culture Change Under Arteta
00:14:38 - Man City’s 114 Charges
00:16:35 - Run In to the Title
00:18:54 - Arsenal’s Season So Far
00:26:41 - Rapid Fire Questions
00:28:16 - Tottenham Hotspur’s Struggles
00:30:54 - Life Lessons
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Big Weekend Preview is back as Rog, Rory Smith and Humphrey Ker break down a massive Premier League weekend ahead. They start with Manchester City against Ipswich and whether the visitors can disrupt a City side that has won all six league matches so far. Arsenal travel to Nottingham Forest with greater attacking variety and depth, while Manchester United head to Leeds after Lisandro Martinez’s explosive comments put even more pressure on a struggling club. Liverpool travel to Brentford hoping their six-goal Champions League win in Austria can provide a spark, even as injuries continue to mount. Plus, full score predictions for the weekend ahead.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Man City vs. Ipswich Town Preview
00:14:01 - Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal Preview
00:18:25 - Leeds vs. Man United Preview
00:25:49 - Brentford vs. Liverpool Preview
00:28:31 - Fan Letter
00:32:50 - Fulham vs. Hull City Preview
00:33:29 - Tottenham vs. Coventry City Preview
00:34:49 - Everton vs. Chelsea Preview
00:35:49 - Full Matchweek 7 Predictions!
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European Nights is back! Rog is joined by James Horncastle to break down a wild week of Champions League action, starting with PSG’s ruthless 4-2 win over Manchester City and the growing contrast between two clubs heading in very different directions. Liverpool rediscover some attacking joy in Austria as Bradley Barcola grabs a hat trick, while Arsenal comfortably dispatch Lille and continue their strong start. Plus, Manchester United’s crisis deepens after defeat to Atletico Madrid, Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid survive a seven goal thriller in Rome, and Lamine Yamal delivers another incredible moment for Barcelona.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 PSG HUMBLE Manchester City
00:10:07 Liverpool Hit LASK for SIX
00:11:47Atlético Madrid Sink Man United
00:18:52 Inter Milan vs. Club Brugge reactions
00:19:36 Viking vs. Bayern Munich reactions
00:20:12 Galatasaray vs. Barcelona reactions
00:21:35 Roma vs. Real Madrid reactions
00:29:00 Are Arsenal Favorites?
00:30:24 Horncastle’s Rome Recommendations
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On the latest episode of The Captain, presented by Verizon, U.S. captain Tyler Adams answers fan questions after the USMNT’s four-win, four-game international window. He breaks down Cavan Sullivan’s history-making goal and the fearless new wave of teenagers like Julian Hall, Justin Ellis, and Adri Mehmeti. Tyler explains how Mauricio Pochettino told him he’d wear the armband and what it means to lead the USMNT again in a new cycle. Plus, Tyler talks about welcoming Christian Pulisic and AC Milan to Bournemouth and his Knicks pessimism about their upcoming season.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 — USMNT Start A New Cycle
00:02:05 — Cavan Sullivan’s Big Moment
00:04:17 — The USMNT’s Exciting Newcomers
00:08:59 — Cavan Sullivan… the American Phil Foden?
00:13:41 — The Northeast Style of Football
00:15:30 — New Players Bedding In
00:18:27 — Sebastian Berhalter’s Incredible Year
00:22:44 — Second Cycle Pochettino
00:25:06 — Back With the Captaincy
00:27:42 — Rapid Fire Questions
00:31:30 — Bournemouth vs. AC Milan
00:32:59 — Celebrating the Knicks NBA Championship
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