Recent Podcasts from The Game Football Podcast (Include All Sources)

EFL Extra: Make changes, make 'em at the right time...

Brilliant Plymouth but what is a cup shock?

Newcastle bully Arsenal and Manchester United’s ‘Mission Impossible’?

Arsenal humble City and did Liverpool get lucky?

TRANSFER SPECIAL

“Pep is losing it!” And is Ollie Watkins worth 60 million?

Groundhog Day for Spurs and what makes Bournemouth so good?

How do City rebuild? And the problem with Havertz

EFL Extra: Clash of the cash and managers old and new

Who are the ‘Big Six’? And how long will Ange last?

How many teams are in the title race?

Arsenal v Man Utd and why play extra time?

Will Newcastle or Spurs win the cup? And is Potter the answer for West Ham?

EFL Extra – Managers on the move, promotion places and the FA Cup

Have Amorim's Manchester United turned a corner?

Title race, Chelsea’s belief, Liverpool’s contracts and Amorim’s system

Predictions for 2025 and are Manchester United in a relegation fight?

What on earth is wrong at Man City and Man Utd? Plus, Newcastle, Fulham and Forest are flying.

A Happy Christmas for Liverpool; Bah Humbug for Spurs, United and City

What next for Marcus Rashford? And a great League Cup line up

City keep losing; Chelsea keep winning. Plus sackings and the greatest saves

Saudi saga and more trouble in Manchester

EFL EXTRA: Our Friends in the North

Chelsea shine; Tottenham capitulate; INEOS embarrass

Unstoppable corners and managers under pressure…

Who is in the title race?

How good is Arne Slot? What’s too old in football?

EFL EXTRA: Form teams and where to sign great players at great prices.

Liverpool in control, City in trouble and Arsenal back in gear?

Pep’s new contract; Manchester United’s new start and Premier League previews

England are fun again! Will it stay that way?

Why can't refs answer back?

EFL Extra: Millwall and Middlesbrough on the up

Ipswich win! And Liverpool go clear

Manchester City stalling; Liverpool soaring

Arsenal and Man City Shocked

Is Amorim the man for Manchester United?

EFL Extra: Is Sunderland's start sustainable?

Ten Hag sacked - midway through the show!

“Arsenal won’t beat Liverpool playing like that!”
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In the latest football news, the focus has been on various developments across clubs and matches that have kept fans on the edge of their seats. Manchester City facing Real Madrid in a Champions League play-off turned heads, especially after the English club saw a disappointing 3-2 defeat despite leading twice in the game. The match was particularly notable for the late winning goal from Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, adding a significant twist to City's Champions League aspirations. This result has left Manchester City needing to recover in the reverse leg scheduled for February 19 in Madrid, highlighting the challenging road ahead for Pep Guardiola's team.
Another intriguing story comes from the transfer market, where FC Cincinnati is reportedly finalizing a deal to acquire Evander from the Portland Timbers. This move comes as Luciano Acosta is heading to FC Dallas, marking a significant change for the club. Additionally, the English Premier League continues to thrill, with Manchester United and Chelsea showing keen interest in Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen, aiming to bolster their defenses for the upcoming season.
In individual achievements, Vinicius Jr.'s reaction to a banner mocking his teammate Rodri's Ballon d'Or win before their match against Manchester City highlights the motivational impact such actions can have on players. Real Madrid's victory was not just a matter of skill but also psychological resilience, particularly from young stars like Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham, who played pivotal roles in their team's success.
Lastly, on a lighter note, the football community has seen its share of off-the-field activities, with actress Issa Rae joining the ownership group of San Diego FC, showcasing the broadening appeal of football across different sectors. This blend of match outcomes, transfer activities, and personal stories paints a vivid picture of the current state of football, blending competitive spirit with community engagement.
1 | Liverpool | 23 | 35 | 56 |
2 | Arsenal | 24 | 27 | 50 |
3 | Nottingham Forest | 24 | 13 | 47 |
4 | Chelsea | 24 | 16 | 43 |
5 | Manchester City | 24 | 13 | 41 |
6 | Newcastle | 24 | 13 | 41 |
7 | Bournemouth | 24 | 13 | 40 |
8 | Aston Villa | 24 | -3 | 37 |
9 | Fulham | 24 | 4 | 36 |
10 | Brighton | 24 | -3 | 34 |
11 | Brentford | 24 | 0 | 31 |
12 | Crystal Palace | 24 | -2 | 30 |
13 | Manchester United | 24 | -6 | 29 |
14 | Tottenham | 24 | 11 | 27 |
15 | West Ham | 24 | -17 | 27 |
16 | Everton | 23 | -5 | 26 |
17 | Wolves | 24 | -18 | 19 |
18 | Leicester | 24 | -28 | 17 |
19 | Ipswich | 24 | -27 | 16 |
20 | Southampton | 24 | -36 | 9 |
1 | Real Madrid | 23 | 29 | 50 |
2 | Atletico Madrid | 23 | 23 | 49 |
3 | Barcelona | 23 | 39 | 48 |
4 | Athletic Club | 23 | 16 | 44 |
5 | Villarreal | 23 | 12 | 40 |
6 | Rayo Vallecano | 23 | 3 | 35 |
7 | Osasuna | 23 | -4 | 31 |
8 | Mallorca | 23 | -9 | 31 |
9 | Real Sociedad | 23 | 0 | 31 |
10 | Girona | 23 | -2 | 31 |
11 | Real Betis | 23 | -4 | 29 |
12 | Sevilla | 23 | -9 | 28 |
13 | Celta Vigo | 23 | -3 | 28 |
14 | Getafe | 23 | 1 | 27 |
15 | Espanyol | 23 | -13 | 23 |
16 | Leganes | 23 | -13 | 23 |
17 | Las Palmas | 23 | -10 | 23 |
18 | Valencia | 23 | -13 | 22 |
19 | Alaves | 23 | -10 | 21 |
20 | Valladolid | 23 | -33 | 15 |
1 | Napoli | 24 | 22 | 55 |
2 | Inter | 24 | 35 | 54 |
3 | Atalanta | 24 | 28 | 50 |
4 | Lazio | 24 | 13 | 45 |
5 | Juventus | 24 | 20 | 43 |
6 | Fiorentina | 24 | 16 | 42 |
7 | AC Milan | 23 | 11 | 38 |
8 | Bologna | 23 | 8 | 38 |
9 | AS Roma | 24 | 6 | 34 |
10 | Udinese | 24 | -8 | 30 |
11 | Torino | 24 | -3 | 28 |
12 | Genoa | 24 | -11 | 27 |
13 | Cagliari | 24 | -13 | 24 |
14 | Lecce | 24 | -23 | 24 |
15 | Verona | 24 | -27 | 23 |
16 | Como | 24 | -12 | 22 |
17 | Empoli | 24 | -13 | 21 |
18 | Parma | 24 | -14 | 20 |
19 | Venezia | 24 | -17 | 16 |
20 | Monza | 24 | -18 | 13 |
1 | Bayern Munich | 21 | 46 | 54 |
2 | Bayer Leverkusen | 21 | 22 | 46 |
3 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 | 18 | 39 |
4 | RB Leipzig | 21 | 7 | 36 |
5 | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | 8 | 35 |
6 | SC Freiburg | 21 | -8 | 33 |
7 | FSV Mainz 05 | 21 | 9 | 32 |
8 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 21 | 2 | 31 |
9 | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | 8 | 30 |
10 | Werder Bremen | 21 | -5 | 30 |
11 | Borussia Dortmund | 21 | 1 | 29 |
12 | FC Augsburg | 21 | -11 | 27 |
13 | Union Berlin | 21 | -7 | 24 |
14 | FC St. Pauli | 21 | -6 | 21 |
15 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 21 | -18 | 18 |
16 | FC Heidenheim | 21 | -18 | 14 |
17 | Holstein Kiel | 21 | -21 | 13 |
18 | Vfl Bochum | 21 | -27 | 11 |