Episode 133 - Pep’s Weirdest Man City Yet + Liverpool lose 4 Straight
Plus the Serie A title Race and Sean Dyche is BACK
Patrick and Ted break down a wild football weekend as Manchester United hand Liverpool a fourth straight loss. They discuss Amorim’s direct tactics, Liverpool’s strange midfield balance, and why both teams are flawed but intriguing. Then it’s Manchester City and the “jazz” version of Erling Haaland, Arsenal’s quiet dominance, and a deep dive into Serie A’s ridiculous title race featuring Milan’s defense, Roma’s Gasparini reset, and Inter’s early control. Plus: Championship betting, set-piece obsession, and Sean Dyche’s unexpected Premier League comeback. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:13 – Crystal Palace chaos and Mateta’s 11-shot performance
03:52 – Liverpool vs Manchester United
05:07 – Why United deserve more credit
06:48 – Liverpool’s possession drop and loss of control
08:32 – Why Liverpool’s structure feels off this season
10:20 – How unsettled teams struggle early in the year
12:49 – The chaos merchants: Bournemouth and Palace
13:15 – Why United’s midfield still doesn’t work
14:03 – Cunha’s impact and late-game control
15:31 – United’s attack looks better, defense still shaky
15:52 – What United’s next fixtures might reveal
16:22 – Maguire’s winning goal and set-piece detail
18:23 – Why set pieces are football’s biggest edge
19:11 – Premier League’s NFL-style coaching evolution
21:29 – Cross-sport learning and smarter coaching structures
22:43 – Arteta’s development and how he learned to adapt
24:15 – Ange out at Forest, Dyche
26:11 – Brazilians, Wood, and Sean Dyche
26:43 – The logic behind hiring a survival specialist
27:11 – How long should clubs wait before firing a manager?
28:34 – Checking in on Manchester City and Haaland’s “jazz football”
30:42 – Haaland’s strange movements and finishing patterns
31:41 – City’s attack, Arsenal’s rise, and the title picture
32:39 – Arsenal’s evolving system and player leaps
34:23 – Arteta’s tactical flexibility and fullback freedom
35:43 – Arsenal’s depth, structure, and defensive record
37:01 – Championship talk and betting update
39:11 – Why the Championship is Ted’s favorite league to bet
40:53 – Coventry’s dominance and historic numbers
42:32 – Serie A’s title race: pure chaos and quality
43:53 – Allegri’s Milan lead and Juve’s collapse
44:59 – The messy brilliance of Serie A 2025
45:56 – Inter’s dominance and Roma’s Gasparini era
47:47 – Milan’s defensive masterclass and Modric’s influence
48:55 – Pulisic, Liao, and Milan’s front-line balance
50:34 – De Bruyne’s Napoli renaissance
50:56 – Inter still the favorites — but it’s far from over
52:31 – Final thanks and upcoming content
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