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The Manchester Derby Debate Gets HEATED! United v City Predictions | Big Game Preview with Gary Neville
Sep 11, 2026Big Game Preview is here, and it’s a Manchester derby special! Gary Neville is joined by Manchester United fans Adam McKola and Harrison from The Overlap Breakdown, alongside Manchester City fans Lu...
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A lively Manchester Derby preview featuring fans and pundits from both Manchester United and City discussing their teams' transfer windows, tactical approaches, and predictions for the upcoming match. The conversation covers midfield rebuilds, defensive weaknesses, managerial philosophies, and heated debates about club histories and player comparisons.
- Transfer Window Assessments
- Midfield Comparisons and Tactical Debates
Arsenal Aim For The Treble, Haaland To Leave City & The End Of The Big Six?! | Fan Debate
Sep 01, 2026Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet! The Premier League is back, and this week we’re putting predictions to one side and going all in on our biggest hot takes for the season ah...
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The Fan Debate podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet, features host with Les Ferdinand and passionate fans from top clubs discussing hot takes for the new Premier League season. Topics include predictions about manager sackings, European qualification battles, state ownership controversy, and debates about team tactics and player roles. The discussion ranges from controversial takes on City's potential relegation to debates about Bruno Fernandes' impact at Manchester United and whether smaller clubs like Brighton and Brentford can break into the top four.
- Manager Hot Seat: Maresca and Carrick Predictions
- European Qualification Shake-Up: Brighton and Brentford Rising
Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet! The Premier League season is well and truly underway, and after an opening weekend full of shocks, drama and plenty of talking points, it’s...
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In this Fan Debate episode, host Kay Murray is joined by Les Ferdinand and supporters from Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham, and Brentford to discuss the opening weekend of the Premier League season. The conversation covers Arsenal's strong start and title credentials, Manchester United's shocking defeat to Hull, Liverpool's defensive concerns and midfield issues, Manchester City's squad transition, Chelsea's goalkeeping problems, Tottenham's disappointing loss to Brentford, and tribute to Kevin Keegan. The panel debates tactical approaches, transfer needs, and whether various clubs can challenge for major honors this season.
- Arsenal's Title Credentials and Squad Depth
- Manchester United's Shocking Hull Defeat
Have you heard? Mark Goldbridge and Wayne Rooney have started a podcast… Every single week they’re joining forces for Stick to United, brought to you by Disney+. Tune in for instant reaction, heat...
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Mark Goldbridge and Wayne Rooney dissect Manchester United's disappointing 1-0 loss to Hull City in the opening game of the season. Rooney provides deep tactical insights into why United struggled, emphasizing the lack of pressing intensity, poor decision-making from players, and the critical importance of on-field leadership. The discussion reveals fundamental issues with player mentality, game management, and the gap between tactical preparation and match-day execution.
- Initial Reactions to the Hull City Defeat
- The Danger of Newly Promoted Teams
Man United Ready to Challenge? Spurs Spend Big & Man City After Pep | Fan Debate Part 2
Aug 17, 2026Welcome back to Part Two of our new season Fan Debate special, brought to you by Sky Bet. Manchester City and Chelsea enter new eras, while Manchester United and Tottenham look ahead to promising se...
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The Fan Debate returns with Paul Scholes and a panel of passionate fans from across the Premier League and Championship to discuss the upcoming 2025-26 season. Topics include Manchester City's transition without Pep Guardiola, Manchester United's continuity under Michael Carrick, Tottenham's ambitious spending, Chelsea's new era under Alonso, Aston Villa's evolving squad, Leeds United's Premier League return, and newly-promoted sides Coventry and Ipswich. The episode features heated debates about managerial capabilities, transfer strategies, and predictions for the season ahead.
- Manchester City Without Pep: Can They Sustain Success?
- Manchester United's Calm Under Carrick
Arsenal’s Title Defence, Carra’s Liverpool Fears & Newcastle’s Nightmare | New Season Fan Debate Part 1
Aug 14, 2026Welcome back to a brand new season of Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. In Part One of our new season special, we look ahead to another huge year of football. Can Arsenal defend their Premier L...
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The Fan Debate returns for a new season with an in-depth look at the Premier League and English football landscape. Arsenal begin as champions after finally ending their title drought, while Liverpool face uncertainty under new manager Arne Slot with significant squad concerns. Newcastle are rebuilding after losing key players, Everton supporters express frustration with David Moyes despite avoiding relegation battles, and promoted sides Hull, Southampton and Leeds prepare for the top flight. The episode also features Martin Ziegler discussing his breaking FIFA corruption story involving Gianni Infantino.
- Arsenal's Title Defense and Bruno Guimaraes Signing
- Miles Lewis-Skelly Transfer Rumors Shock Arsenal Fans
Kane vs Shearer, Bruno's United Legacy & Our Best Community Questions | Stick to Football
Aug 13, 2026We're looking back at some of the very best Community Questions from Stick to Football. Is Harry Kane better than Alan Shearer? Would Bruno Fernandes make Manchester United's all-time XI? And what o...
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The Stick to Football podcast features a lively discussion between Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, and Ian Wright debating English strikers, sharing memories of teammates, discussing modern football rules and commercialization, and reflecting on playing careers with characteristic banter and insight.
- Ranking England's Greatest Strikers
- Dream Teammate House Swap
Welcome to the best of Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. We've picked out some of the biggest debates, best discussions, and most memorable moments from the season. Whether it was the title rac...
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A wide-ranging football discussion covering controversial topics including diving and gamesmanship, Manchester City's 115 charges, ticket price campaigns, Arsenal's title challenge, managerial pressure at Manchester United and Tottenham, and insider stories about refereeing and broadcasting.
- Cheating and Gamesmanship in Football
- Manchester United's Crisis and Ten Hag's Future
Bale's United Move, Gerrard's Liverpool Return & Best Guest Moments | Stick to Football
Aug 06, 2026Some of the biggest names in football joined us on Stick to Football this season, and now it's time to relive the very best of them. From unforgettable stories and hilarious moments to honest opinio...
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Season 3 of Stick to Football has been our biggest and best yet. From unforgettable debates and hilarious stories to Show & Tell, Room 101, quizzes, bold opinions and plenty of chaos, here are the...
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This episode of The Overlap features Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Ian Wright, and Roy Keane discussing Premier League title races, particularly Arsenal's chances, along with personal stories about contracts, ticket drama, and the treatment of star players like Mo Salah and Jude Bellingham. The panel shares nostalgic moments with old memorabilia and debates whether managers like Michael Carrick can succeed at Manchester United.
- Arsenal's Title Challenge and Pressure
- Manchester United's Managerial Situation
It's time to continue our series on England’s 1966 World Cup win. In part two, Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson discuss press criticism, surprise call-ups, and the group stage injury to Jimmy Greaves ...
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This is part two of a four-part series examining England's 1966 World Cup victory. The episode covers the crucial months before the tournament and the group stage matches, detailing how manager Alf Ramsey developed his revolutionary 'wingless wonders' formation while facing criticism from press and public. Despite skepticism about England's chances and the Jimmy Greaves selection dilemma, Ramsey strategically prepared his team for World Cup glory.
- Pre-Tournament Struggles and Tactical Doubts
- The Birth of the Wingless Wonders
Football's Coming Home: How England Won The 1966 World Cup | Part One | It Was What It Was
Jun 15, 2026This week on The Overlap, Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson begin a four-part series revisiting England’s 1966 World Cup win. Part one focuses on Sir Alf Ramsey’s background - and the conservative Eng...
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Benching Bellingham, Thomas Tuchel & England Argentina Rivalry! | The Overlap Fan Debate
Jun 08, 2026Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. In this special episode we are talking all things World Cup. Will Scotland finally get out of the group and what do our English fans make o...
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A World Cup special episode featuring discussions about the 2026 tournament in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. The panel includes journalists, authors, England and Scotland supporters, and members of Scottish band Scary Vo. Topics cover FIFA's controversial ticket pricing and allocation, squad selections for England and Scotland, Thomas Tuchel's tactical approach, the challenges of playing in American heat and humidity, and predictions for the tournament.
- The State of FIFA and Tournament Commercialization
- The Fan Experience Crisis and Changing Tournament Culture
Arsenal’s UCL Heartbreak, City’s Post-Pep Era & Carrick’s Big Summer | The Overlap Fan Debate
Jun 02, 2026Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. In this episode, we review the dramatic end to the Premier League season, with major storylines at both ends of the table. Arsenal ended ...
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This podcast episode brings together rival football fans to discuss a dramatic Premier League season that saw Arsenal finally end their 22-year title drought, while also covering major managerial changes across the league, Champions League finals, relegation battles, and the futures of elite clubs. The discussion touches on Pep Guardiola's departure from Manchester City, Liverpool's managerial uncertainty, and passionate debates about the greatest Premier League manager of all time.
- Arsenal's Premier League Triumph and Champions League Heartbreak
- Tactical Debate: Arsenal's Defensive Approach in the Champions League Final
Inside Arsenal’s Title Celebrations, UCL Final & Set Piece Secrets | The Overlap Champions Special
May 27, 2026Welcome to our first Overlap Champions Special, brought to you by Sky Bet. In this episode, Gary Neville and Ian Wright visit the Sobha Realty Training Centre, home of the newly crowned Premier Leag...
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Andy Robertson: Losing Diogo Jota, Klopp’s Impact & World Cup Dream | My Best Coach EP 2
May 21, 2026This episode of My Best Coach with Andy Robertson is produced in partnership with Gillette. In this exclusive interview on The Overlap, Ian Wright sits down with Andy Robertson and former Scotland m...
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Will Still: Southampton Regret, 'Video Game Manager' & Messi’s PSG | The Overlap Breakdown
May 18, 2026In this episode of The Overlap Breakdown, Harrison sits down with one of football’s most exciting young coaches, Will Still. From his unconventional journey into coaching - to becoming the youngest...
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Lampard To Stay Or Leave? Leicester Downfall & Rooney EFL Experience | Fan Debate EFL Special Part 2
May 12, 2026Welcome back to a special episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. John "Fenners" Fendley, Wayne Rooney, Paul Mullin and Conor Coady sit down to discuss everything from the Sky Bet EFL ...
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All You Need To Know About The Play-Offs With Rooney, Coady & Mullin | Fan Debate EFL Special Part 1
May 08, 2026Welcome back to a special episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. This episode is all on the EFL season ahead of another round of the playoffs. John "Fenners" Fendley, Wayne Rooney, Pa...
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This EFL playoff special episode brings together football legends Wayne Rooney, Connor Cody, and Paul Mullin alongside passionate fans to discuss the drama and excitement of the Championship, League One, and League Two playoffs. The conversation covers the playoff format, team prospects, personal management experiences, and memorable playoff moments, with particular focus on the upcoming semifinal matchups including Millwall vs Hull, Southampton vs Middlesbrough, and various League One and Two contests.
- The Championship Playoff Picture and Season Review
- Millwall's Journey and The Hull City Challenge
Bruno or De Bruyne, Kane for Ballon d’Or & Scholes’ Favourite Teammates | The Overlap Fan Debate
May 05, 2026Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. In this special episode, Paul Scholes welcomes Tottenham fan Flav to the sofa, as the fans quiz the former Manchester United midfielder on ...
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Paul Scholes and Gary Neville join The Overlap Fan Debate to discuss the Premier League title race, Manchester United's struggles, England's past failures, and various fan questions. The episode features quiz segments, community questions, and candid discussions about player comparisons, managerial standards, and the challenges facing top clubs. Scholes offers frank assessments of his England career while both legends debate everything from Bruno Fernandes vs De Bruyne to whether standards at Manchester United have dropped since their playing days.
- Title Race and Arsenal vs Manchester City
- Quiz Segment: Everton History