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  • On this episode, Patrick and Ravi discuss the many transfer rumours surrounding Real Madrid. They start with Centre backs, and look at options for both established players and rising young stars. Next, they look at options for right back. Could they promote a youngster from their academy? The conversation moves to Florian Wirtz, who has been linked to Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City. Finally, they end the podcast by discussing if Madrid can take Trent Alexander-Arnold AND Mo Salah from Liverpool, whether any of these transfers solve their Mbappe problem, and if Vinicius will be sold in the coming years.


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:47 - Pressing Concern at Centreback for Real Madrid

    02:10 - Madrid’s current options at CB

    03:43 - Is there an obvious profile for them?

    05:03 - Hard to find solutions in January

    05:31 - Tchouaméni at CB?

    06:04 - 2 groups of candidates we’re hearing

    08:28 - Real Madrid won’t throw away this season + how they should approach it

    09:35 - Jonathan Tah from Leverkusen

    11:28 - Tah plays for Xabi Alonso, who is rumoured to be at Madrid next season

    11:49 - Aymeric Laporte

    13:27 - Mario Hermoso

    14:38 - The information we don’t have

    15:24 - The most likely option out of these 3

    16:18 - The younger players Real Madrid could be looking at

    16:42 - Vitor Reis from Palmeiras

    18:22 - A recruiters perspective of a young prospect

    20:19 - Madrid’s Brazilian players could make the move easier for Reis

    21:51 - Castello Lukeba from RB Leipzig

    25:13 - Murillo from Nottingham Forest

    28:04 - Does Madrid’s current squad push you to a more established player?

    29:23 - Tah’s Leverkusen defensive partner, Piero Hincapié

    31:19 - Options for right back?

    31:27 - Could Madrid address this through their academy, or is it a response to Barcelona’s success?

    31:52 - Asencio as an option

    33:16 - Jesus Fortea

    34:02 - Do Madrid need to improve their Academy strategy, or is it inevitable with how they handle transfers?

    37:17 - Florian Wirtz linked with Madrid, Bayern and Man City

    38:29 - Not a great fit for Madrid

    39:11 - Guler linked to Arsenal

    42:11 - Wirtz makes more sense for Bayern

    42:47 - Could Madrid take Trent Alexander-Arnold AND Mo Salah from Liverpool?

    43:44 - Madrid would have to sell Rodrygo

    44:37 - None of this solves their Mbappe Problem

    46:14 - Could Madrid be forced to sell Vinicius?


    #realmadrid #transfernews #mbappe #vinicius #rodrygo #ardagüler #wirtz #laliga #championsleague #madrid


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  • On this episode, Ted and Patrick dive into transfer rumours ahead of the January window. They start with Joshua Zirkzee, who may already be on the move from United. Then comes Victor Gyokeres, is his agent keeping is name in the news or will he finally make a move? Next up is Jeremie Frimpong, who has been linked to many huge clubs, including Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Liverpool. Discussion of how Manchester City replaces Rodri follows, with Enzo's name thrown out and a possible £100M fee for Baleba? They finish the episode rounding up the rumours with Nkunku linked with United, Murillo to Real Madrid, Kudus to Arsenal, and Samu Omorodion to Barcelona. Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:15 - Joshua Zirkzee to leave United?

    01:37 - An addition to the podcasts

    02:05 - Why is Zirkzee in the news again

    03:37 - Will Amorim keep him?

    05:21 - Ted’s opinion on what United should do

    06:33 - Victor Gyokeres’ agent is keeping the coals hot

    08:52 - Ted’s story about previous transfers he

    11:41 - Jeremie Frimpong linked to Madrid,Liverpool, and City

    12:29 - Everything depends on Trent Alexander-Arnold

    13:33 - How Frimpong fits at City and Real Madrid

    16:40 - Salah and Trent to Real Madrid?

    17:53 - Xabi Alonso rumoured to Real Madrid next season?

    19:10 - Will Zubimendi leave Real Sociedad?

    21:41 - How much would City pay to get Baleba? + Enzo Fernandez?

    22:41 - £100m to £150m for Baleba???

    23:34 - Enzo is a good option, but is not fit enough

    25:29 - Nkunku linked with United

    26:57 - Chelsea would like to pay off their remaining transfer fee for Nkunku

    28:32 - Would Chelsea sell him to United?

    28:32 - Forest CB Murillo linked with Real Madrid?

    29:54 - Mohammed Kudus linked to Arsenal

    31:13 - Kudus is versatile, but what is he worth?

    33:57 - Kudus would fit great at United

    35:10 - Samu Omorodion linked with Barcelona

    38:37 - How a data analyst handles incomplete information

    39:34 - Ricardo Pepi looking to move from PSV?

    41:11 - Pepi’s history of insanity


    #manchesterunited #manchestercity #realmadrid #chelsea #arsenal #transfernews #premierleague #epl #rodri #gyokeres #salah #football #soccer


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  • On this episode, Ted and Patrick discuss Man City losing their fourth game in a row — is it all down to injuries, or do they have bigger issues in the squad? Next, they break down Arsenal vs. Chelsea, who played to a 1-1 draw over the weekend. They dive into Arsenal’s struggles in attack, Maresca’s impact at Chelsea, and Martin Ødegaard’s return from injury. Finally, they analyze the chaos of the Serie A title race, where just two points separate the top six teams. Who are the title favorites, and who should you be rooting for? Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:04 - Man City lose AGAIN

    02:04 - A different Man City vs. years past

    02:21 - Man City injuries + squad age

    03:01 - Brighton’s adjustments won them the game

    04:45 - City’s old midfield

    05:56 - Brighton’s next 9-figure player?

    07:19 - City have young players, but not centrally

    07:46 - Can City fix this in January? Or will it cost them the title

    09:22 - Liverpool’s youth players are playing well

    10:28 - City can’t let their stars play the whole time

    11:10 - Creating chances despite losing

    11:38 - Nobody has full control this season + Villa vs. Liverpool

    12:57 - Teams will drop lots of points this season

    15:33 - Man City/Liverpool title odds

    18:32 - English teams in the Champions League

    19:24 - Arsenal vs. Chelsea

    19:39 - Odegaard minutes + called up for Norway again

    20:23 - Game breakdown

    22:36 - How do Arsenal start attacking again

    23:51 - Maresca’s influence + Chelsea in a tight table position

    26:07 - Caicedo + a shaky defense

    27:21 - Chelsea are bad at set piece execution

    28:46 - The crazy Serie A title race

    29:37 - The most entertaining league in the world (except for Juve)?

    30:03 - Conte and Napoli + Other good coaches in Serie A

    31:21 - 8 teams with a positive xG difference

    32:03 - Fiorentina are coming from nowhere + Napoli/Juve bad attacking numbers

    33:22- Atalanta are the best attacking team + Sarri/Lazio

    34:56 - Napoli are not taking enough shots in big games

    35:31 - We liked Juve’s transfer window

    37:30 - Which teams should you root for? + Zlatan overseeing things at AC Milan

    38:45 - Lampard or Mancini to manage Roma?

    39:51 - Newcastle dominate Forest



    #manchestercity #seriea #premierleague #arsenal #chelsea #liverpool #manchesterunited #newcastle #napoli #juventus #intermilan #acmilan #football #soccer


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  • On this episode, Patrick and Ravi start by discussing Edu Gaspar leaving Arsenal. What should Arsenal look for in their next sporting director, what names are on the list, and how does Arteta factor into the equation? Next they move to Manchester City’s 4-1 loss to Ruben Amorim’s Sporting CP, Victor Gyokeres’ performance, and City’s dependence on Erling Haaland to score goals. Lastly, they cover Real Madrid losing another game at home, this time a 3-1 defeat to AC Milan. Do Madrid have a politics problem with their lineups, should Endrick and Arda Guler get more minutes, and will Carlo Ancelotti be the manager next season? Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:01:11 - Edu Gaspar Leaves Arsenal

    00:01:47 - How big a change is a move like this behind the scenes?

    00:04:37 - Jason Ayto to become Interim Sporting Director

    00:06:28 - Difficulty finding a Sporting Director at a top team + Edu’s transfer record

    00:10:46 - How do Arsenal go about finding a replacement?

    00:12:57 - You need someone who is comfortable with disagreements

    00:15:59 - Who are the candidates on the shortlist?

    00:17:12 - Julian Ward + Txiki Begiristain

    00:18:49 - Monchi

    00:19:58 - Paul Mitchell

    00:20:21 - Arsene Wenger??

    00:21:29 - Roberto Olabe

    00:24:03 - Personality might be the biggest part of this hire (to stand up to/mesh with Arteta)

    00:25:31 - Phil Giles

    00:26:14 - How long will Arteta stay at Arsenal?

    00:29:11 - Ruben Amorim and Sporting defeat Man City

    00:30:33 - Viktor Gyökeres performance + will he be in the Premier League soon?

    00:32:22 - Sporting did not play their usual style

    00:33:45 - City had problems trying to breakdown Sporting’s defense

    00:35:24 - Injuries hurting City + KDB returning

    00:38:19 - Overreliance on Haaland + lack of attacking creativity

    00:42:37 - How can Brighton take advantage of City’s bad form?

    00:45:59 - Weird Medical remedies over the years

    00:47:49 - Real Madrid lose at home to Milan

    00:48:56 - Did the Ballon d’or debacle hurt Madrid?

    00:53:57 - Lucas Vasquez vs Rafael Leao + lack of balance in attack

    00:54:44 - No Endrick or Guler used as subs

    00:56:14 - Madrid have a problem with “sacred cows”

    00:57:28 - Will Ancelotti be Madrid’s manager next season? + Camavinga must start

    01:00:57 - Endrick and Guler lacking minutes

    01:02:23 - Will Madrid look to buy Joshua Kimmich?

    01:03:35 - Ravi = Neo?


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  • In this episode, Patrick and Ted break down the games from this past weekend. They start at the top of the table, with Arsenal and Manchester City faltering, leaving Liverpool 2 points in the lead. They discuss whether Liverpool can maintain their lead with a tough upcoming schedule, if City can rebound despite their injuries, and whether Arsenal are already out of the title race. Next, they talk about Manchester United's lucky 1-1 draw with Chelsea and how they managed to escape two possible red cards. Finally, they finish with Tottenham's 4-1 victory over Aston Villa and the difficulty of separating the top 13 teams in the Premier League. Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    00:55 - Arsenal,City, and Liverpool over the weekend

    01:23 - How Brighton setup against Liverpool

    02:34 - How stressful the Premier League is

    03:15 - Liverpool weathered the storm then attacked

    04:37 - How long Liverpool’s squad has been in rotation

    05:43 - Tough schedule ahead for Liverpool

    06:21 - Are liverpool favorites or should it still be city?

    07:41 - City have a ton of injuries and an old squad

    10:16 - Arsenal’ lack of attacking threat vs. Newcastle

    11:47 - A bad game for Arsenal and Arteta

    13:00 - Are managers too conservative with substitutions

    14:07 - Edu Gaspar leaving Arsenal

    16:39 - What is the best approach to substitutions?

    20:25 - Is Arteta taking more power at Arsenal?

    22:31 - Are Arsenal out of the title race?

    24:26 - Phil Foden’s added threat for City

    26:16 - Manchester United vs. Chelsea

    26:40 - United were lucky to not get red cards (Ugarte/Martinez)

    30:00 - Defensive breakdowns leading to chances + Why is Robert Sanchez in goal

    31:24 - The game from a United Perspective

    32:54 - The game from a Chelsea Perspective + Cole Palmer

    34:05 - Concern for Chelsea’s defense?

    36:10 - Tottenham vs. Aston Villa

    37:21 - How managers give their players breaks during the season

    38:30 - Villa were unable to contain the match

    39:16 - Spurs are GOOD?

    39:24 - Hard to separate teams the top 7 and top 13 teams in the table

    42:26 - What makes every week exciting in the Premier League

    44:00 - Serie A is also BANANAS


    #premierleague #liverpool #manchesterunited #manchestercity #manutd #arsenal #tottenham #chelsea #astonvilla #arteta #colepalmer #philfoden


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  • Ted Knutson shares his insights for EVERY EPL Matchday 10 game and discusses why you MUST wait for the lineups before betting certain games.


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:05 - Liverpool vs. Brighton

    01:48 - Why you must check the lineup before betting this match

    02:22 - Ipswich vs. Leicester City

    02:41 - Forest vs. West Ham

    03:48 - Bournemouth vs. Man City

    04:44 - Newcastle vs. Arsenal

    06:13 - Southampton vs. Everton

    06:36 - Wolves vs. Crystal Palace

    07:03 - Tottenham vs. Aston Villa

    09:29 - Manchester United vs. Chelsea

    11:31 - Fulham vs. Brentford





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  • On this episode, Ted and Ravi answer frequently asked questions about getting started in sports analytics using their extensive knowledge and experience in the industry. They get into how to look for a job, the skills you need, and what to expect once you land a job. If you have more questions you want answered, leave them in the comments down below!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:01:01 - How do I get started?

    00:04:46 - What skills do I need?

    00:21:25 - Where to look for football jobs?

    00:23:17 - Apart from football clubs, where are some other places I can find data jobs in football?

    00:26:25 - I want to go into football, but I don't have the data skills - where can I learn them fast?

    00:35:24 - How can I set myself apart from the crowd?

    00:46:00 - The pay seems very low - what can I do about it?

    00:51:10 - What's it look to work for these teams?

    01:04:52 - What are your biggest takeaways from working in sports?


    #dataanalytics #analytics #data #football #soccer #sports #sportsanalytics #premierleague #mls #stats


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  • On this episode, Ted and Patrick discuss Manchester United firing manager Erik ten Hag. They run down why he had to be fired, Ruud van Nistelrooy as interim manager, and potential names for the job. Then, Ravi joins Patrick to discuss Barcelona's 4-0 victory over Real Madrid over the weekend. They talk about Barcelona's high line causing problems for Madrid, Madrid lacking a holding striker, and if Barcelona can maintain this form for the rest of the season. Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:00:47 - United sack Erik ten Hag

    00:01:31 - Ruud van Nistelrooy interim manager

    00:01:45 - Manchester United’s recent form

    00:04:14 - Trends for United

    00:04:39 - Could they be better with a better coach?

    00:05:39 - What a good and bad manager change process looks like

    00:07:24 - The U Curve of coaches

    00:10:18 - Could ten Hag’s hurt United?

    00:10:56 - Dan Ashworth’s limited early influence

    00:11:53 - Who should United hire?

    00:12:39 - Pochettino and Tuchel already have jobs

    00:13:28 - Could van Nistelrooy stay on?

    00:14:29 - Gareth Southgate

    00:15:27 - Ruben Amorim

    00:15:54 - How do budgets play into the new hire decision?

    00:17:51 - Xavi as next United manager?

    00:20:05 - Luis Enrique

    00:21:12 - Graham Potter

    00:23:09 - Eddie Howe

    00:24:24 - Mourinho was the most pragmatic of recent United coaches

    00:25:05 - Michael Carrick

    00:28:44 - Adi Hutter

    00:30:57 - Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola?

    00:31:47 - Thomas Frank

    00:34:08 - The ability of a manager to get player buy-in

    00:35:41 - Roger Schmidt and his pressing style

    00:37:44 - Julian Nagelsmann

    00:39:44 - Should United settle for the least costly option?

    00:40:53 - The stress of managing/working for a team

    00:41:38 - Ravi joins to talk El Clasico

    00:42:46 - The game was closer than the score and Barca’s impressive workload

    00:44:33 - Madrid’s gameplan was to be direct

    00:45:19 - Was Fermin Lopez the correct choice?

    00:46:06 - The technical ability on display

    00:46:46 - Substitutions settled the game for Barca

    00:47:55 - Casado’s line-breaking pass for Goal #1

    00:48:52 - The high line was very impressive

    00:50:11 - Lucas Vazquez struggled

    00:53:14 - Who should be blamed for Madrid?

    00:54:46 - Madrid struggle with a pivot and where was Endrick?

    00:56:52 - Bellingham’s lack of forward threat

    00:58:52 - Can Barcelona sustain this performance?

    01:02:06 - Mbappe moving to the right side?

    #manchesterunited #realmadrid #barcelona #manutd #eriktenhag #elclassico #football #soccer #podcast


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  • On this episode, Ted shares his picks for EPL matchday 9. He starts by explaining why he flat bets and when to use accumulators. He gives insights on the matches he's betting on, including Arsenal vs. Liverpool, and explains why he's staying away from certain matchups (both City and United). Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:18 - Why do you bet flat amounts?

    03:44 - Why don't you bet accumulators?

    06:23 - Leicester City vs. Forest

    07:16 - Aston Villa vs. Bournemouth

    08:03 - Brentford vs. Ipswich

    09:02 - Manchester City vs. Southampton

    09:51 - Brighton vs. Wolves

    11:33 - Everton vs. Fulham

    13:10 - Chelsea vs. Newcastle

    14:15 - Crystal Palace vs. Tottenham

    15:33 - West Ham vs. Manchester United

    17:02 - Arsenal vs. Liverpool


    #premierleague #epl #betting #liverpool #arsenal #chelsea #tottenham #soccer #football #manchesterunited


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  • On this episode, Patrick and Ravi discuss Real Madrid's 5-2 win over Dortmund and the injuries to Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo. Next, they preview the Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich Champions League match today and how the game might be insightful for El Clasico on Saturday. They then dive into the best lineups for both Real Madrid and Barcelona, how much injured (Dani Olmo and Gavi) and older (Luka Modric) might play, and give their predictions for the final score. They end the conversation with Xabi Alonso's rumoured exit from Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, potential landing spots, and if he will actually leave. Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:02 - Real Madrid vs. Dortmund

    04:32 - Real Madrid’s defense was shocking

    05:32 - Different Midfield lineups Madrid has used

    06:50 - Ravi’s pre-game prediction

    07:48 - Bellingham last season vs. this season

    09:43 - Modric, Valverde, and Madrid’s Galactico mindset

    11:02 - How do they fix their midfield issues?

    11:41 - How much will Modric play?

    14:08 - Will Rodrygo be the odd man out?

    15:12 - Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich Preview

    16:20 - A good test for Bayern

    17:39 - Barcelona players returning from injury

    18:50 - How much can Gavi give them?

    21:02 - What front 3 will Barcelona play?

    22:35 - Giving minutes to returning players against Bayern

    23:33 - What lineup will Madrid use against Barcelona?

    24:10 - Courtois injury for Madrid

    25:19 - An offensive vs. defensive lineup

    26:37 - Stylistic matchups

    28:21 - Should Barcelona play more conservatively?

    30:11 - Both teams are weak at fullback

    31:13 - Lewandowski should play as a pivot

    31:57 - Ideal lineup for Barcelona

    33:21 - Ravi’s predictions for El Clasico

    35:38 - Patrick’s prediction for El Clasico

    36:45 - Flick’s first Clasico

    37:12 - A La Liga game vs. a Champions League game

    39:19 - Leverkusen rumoured to be looking for a Xavi Alonso replacement

    40:14 - The timing with Txiki’s departure and Pep’s contract expiring

    40:52 - Real Madrid also make sense

    41:34 - Hugo Viana and Ruben Amorim

    42:21 - The obvious spot for Xabi Alonso

    44:25 - What happens if Carlo Ancelotti doesn’t want to leave?

    47:18 - Alonso’s contract ends in 2026


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  • On this episode, Ted and Patrick discuss the eventful Liverpool vs. Chelsea match and Liverpool's defense looking vulnerable. They also discuss the impact VAR had over the weekend, and get into Saliba's red card in Arsenal's 2-0 loss to Bournemouth. Next comes Southampton's loss to Leicester and Russell Martin's comments after the game. They finish with Fulham vs. Aston Villa, Brighton vs. Newcastle and the resurgence of Raul Jimenez, Manchester United looking competent, and the trend of teams playing safer.


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    00:00 - Intro

    01:06 - Liverpool vs. Chelsea

    03:23 - Trent Alexander-Arnold is a double-edged sword

    04:22 - How cautious can you be in the modern Premier League?

    05:07 - Concern for Andrew Robertson?

    07:44 - Did Chelsea deserve an early penalty?

    08:00 - VAR and red cards this weekend

    08:44 - Caicedo as a playmaker

    09:58 - This was Liverpool’s first real test

    10:41 - Arsenal vs. Bournemouth

    11:47 - Saliba’s red card

    13:03 - Marginal calls in football

    14:55 - How coaches game plan in the Premier League

    16:24 - Manchester City look fragile

    17:35 - Taking a red card vs. allowing a chance

    19:16 - Southampton vs. Leicester City

    20:36 - Russell Martin’s comments after the game

    22:02 - How coaches start to talk when they want to be fired

    25:29 - Mourinho’s ability to deflect from a bad performance

    26:17 - Southampton’s poor performance under Martin

    28:38 - 8 point gap to Leicester now

    28:59 - Facundo Buonanotte and Brighton’s future

    30:35 - Fulham vs. Aston Villa

    33:03 - Neutral’s will love Fulham games

    33:15 - Raul Jimenez is in insane form

    35:10 - The resurgence of Old and Tall strikers

    36:32 - Newcastle vs. Brighton

    38:52 - Manchester looked competent

    40:53 - Garnacho’s tendency to take wide-angle shots

    42:45 - Is the trend of teams playing safer a problem?


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  • On this episode, Ted and Patrick discuss all things Premier League related from the start of the season. They begin with teams that should be higher or lower than their current position in the table. Next, they decide which of the 4 relegation candidates will stay up. And finally, both Patrick and Ted give their predictions for the Top 6. Where do you think Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham, and the rest of the Premier League will finish?


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    Timestamps:

    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:02:34 - Who is the premier league table lying about right now?

    00:02:41 - Newcastle United

    00:05:37 - Giving honest takes vs driving engagement

    00:06:31 - The table of justice

    00:07:16 - Tottenham should be slightly better

    00:08:03 - Spurs are playing like a Bundesliga team

    00:09:12 - Exciting young pieces

    00:11:03 - Where are they likely to finish?

    00:12:44 - Bournemouth are better than the Table says

    00:14:30 - Optimism for Everton

    00:15:10 - Guest Newsletter authors

    00:15:45 - Dwight McNeil’s blossoming role

    00:18:11 - A Cash injection this January can fix their issues

    00:19:02 - Everton fans should be happy with the takeover

    00:21:35 - Manchester United’s rough start

    00:22:36 - The Model’s take on United before the season

    00:24:34 - United don’t tolerate long processes

    00:26:20 - United fans who have never seen the good times

    00:27:12 - Of the 4 candidates, who will get relegated?

    00:27:27 - Ipswich

    00:29:30 - Wolves

    00:31:40 - Patrick’s prediction to stay up

    00:32:43 - Leicester’s 5 point advantage

    00:34:06 - the difficulty making a case for any of these teams

    00:36:30 - What the gambling markets say

    00:38:50 - Predicting the top 6

    00:39:11 - factoring in a potential punishment for City

    00:41:23 - Patrick’s top 4

    00:42:40 - Talent goes a long way

    00:44:56 - Patrick’s title winner

    00:48:07 - Patrick’s 2nd place team

    00:52:39 - 3rd place

    00:56:48 - Debating the Last Champions League spot

    00:59:57 - Patrick’s 5th and 6th place

    01:00:24 - What the betting markets say

    01:01:46 - Ted’s top 6

    01:03:26 - When we’ll check back in on our predictions


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  • On this episode, Patrick and Ravi do a deep dive on the top teams in Serie A. They start with Napoli, who are top of the table despite what may have been the worst transfer window of any team. Next is Inter and their hopes back-to-back titles. Can they pull it off again despite an aging squad? Then comes Lazio, whose unconventional approach to players and manager hires sparks an interesting discussion on high variance teams. Last comes Milan, who almost sacked manager Paulo Fonseca early in the year, but have stabilized to be just 5 points out of first place. Enjoy!


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    Timestamp:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:07 - Napoli’s fantastic start

    01:40 - Our rough grades for Napoli’s window

    03:04 - Lack of minutes for new players

    05:26 - A more Conservative defensive style

    06:28 - Grades are not based on 7 games 

    08:02  - Low shot quality in Serie A

    10:53 - Lack of depth in attack for Napoli limits their title threat?

    11:58 - Napoli’s advantage with no European Competition

    14:50 - Where will they finish?

    16:12 - Inter’s erratic start to the season

    17:22 - The most balanced team in Serie A?

    18:58 - Inter’s defensive shift

    19:20 - Can the oldest team in Serie A keep this up?

    21:31 - Marcus Thuram

    22:39 - Do Inter need to share minutes more?

    25:19 - Could they switch styles later in the year?

    26:55 - Predictions for Inter’s season

    27:17 - Lazio’s surprising start

    28:41 - unexpected names contributing for Lazio

    31:10 - Marco Baroni’s influence

    35:43 - Are fringe European teams to conservative with their coaching hires?

    39:12 - Thomas Tuchel’s training stories and how coaches influence their players

    42:36 - Analytics only matter if you can translate them into simple messages

    45:15 - Milan shake off a rough start

    47:14 - Favorable matchups coming up

    47:57 - Pulisic playing well and staying healthy

    49:38 - Rafael Leao’s Attacking threat

    51:47 - Using avoidance strategies to change player behaviors



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  • On this episode, Patrick and Ravi discuss Dani Carvajal's injury and potential replacements that Real Madrid should consider. Can they get Trent Alexander-Arnold to come over, or should they look elsewhere? They then get into Chelsea's front line and which combinations of players is best for their team. Next, Manchester City's Director of Football Txiki Begiristain is set to leave, who are the likely hires with Pep's departure looming. Finally, Paul Pogba suspension was reduced, where are the likely landing spots for the 31-year-old Italian midfielder? Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    00:46 - Dani Carvajal's injury

    01:34 - Specifics of the injury

    04:50 - Carvajal's 1 year extension

    05:23 - Solutions for Real Madrid

    05:57 - A leadership gap

    07:33 - Can Madrid lure Trent Alexander-Arnold?

    10:03 - Hakimi as an option at RB

    12:50 - Sliding Militao over from CB?

    15:16 - Other candidates at RB

    17:55 - Will Kroos unretire?

    18:20 - Unresolved Vini Jr/Mbappe problems

    19:55 - Who should play in Chelsea's front line?

    24:29 - The disadvantage of signing the best players from smaller sides?

    26:26 - Where does Nkunku fit in?

    27:23 - Can players change their pressing style?

    30:18 - Joao Felix's adaptability

    31:02 - What happens against better sides?

    32:33 - City lose their Director of Football, Txiki Begiristain

    33:24 - How did Txiki perform?

    36:17 - Potential replacements

    39:09 - How does a DoF influence the rest of the back room?

    42:47 - Will the next DoF be more powerful with Pep likely gone?

    45:38 - Paul Pogba's suspension reduced

    46:12 - Where might Pogba end up?

    48:38 - Is MLS an option?

    50:20 - Could he stay in Italy?

    51:28 - Playing Pogba as a 10

    53:16 - Taking a smaller contract to entice bigger teams


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  • On this Episode, Ted and Patrick do a deep dive on Brentford's fast starts to game and how teams are undervaluing set pieces. They then move to discussion on playing out of the back, which has caused issues for many teams to start the season. Next, they move to Bayern Munich's recent games and their high defensive line looking fragile. To end, the move to quick hits on Real Madrid's injury situation and their need to spend big in the winter window, Micky van de Ven struggle in Spurs' loss to to Brighton, and Cole Palmer during Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Forest. Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:18 - Brentford have solved Football

    01:54 - Set Pieces and Ted's history with them and Brentford

    06:33 - Brentford has applied this to kickoffs

    08:28 - Is it sustainable?

    09:22 - Zdeněk Zeman

    10:22 - Team's undervaluing set pieces

    13:21 - The biggest differences between a corner and a long-throw in

    16:17 - How the fast starts have helped Brentford

    19:54 - Principles to watch on set pieces

    22:49 - Football being influenced by other sports

    25:33 - Short goal kick equilibrium

    26:16 - Daryl Morey's thoughts on short Goal kicks

    28:27 - Forcing other teams to adapt to your style

    28:51 - The end of short goal kicks?

    33:09 - Teams that adapt faster will benefit

    33:17 - Bayern's recent struggles

    35:13 - Omar Marmoush's good form

    36:24 - Bayern's high line is vulnerable

    39:03 - Pep's ability to kill off games

    40:39 - Will Kompany be able to learn?

    43:04 - Real Madrid's injuries and the Winter window

    43:49 - Madrid are missing Kroos

    44:15 - Petar Sucic as a Kimmich-like

    45:35 - van de Ven and Spurs vs Brighton

    47:07 - Mitoma's = Bukayo Saka?

    48:45 - The Welbeck winner and 2 amazing assists from the weekend

    49:15 - Chelsea vs Forest and Cole Palmer


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  • Ted Knutson, former professional gambler, explains his Premier League Matchday 7 picks. Subscribe for more!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro

    00:54 Asian Handicap betting explained

    4:23 Newsletter

    5:39 Crystal Palace v Liverpool

    6:42 Leicester City v Bournemouth

    7:57 Arsenal v Southampton

    9:11 Brentford v Wolves

    10:07 West Ham v Ipswich

    12:24 Man City v Fulham

    14:15 Everton v Newcastle

    15:48 Chelsea v Nottingham Forest

    17:22 Aston Villa v Man United

    19:30 Brighton v Spurs

    21:25 Outro


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  • Patrick and Ravi discuss Arsenal's win over PSG, Dortmund's demolition of Celtic, and Barcelona's loss to Osasuna. They further analyse Dortmund's managerial situation, Barca's incredible youth integration, and Arsenal's defensive tendencies. Enjoy!


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    Timestamps

    00:00 Episode Overview

    00:23 Intro

    2:35 Arsenal v PSG Review

    3:08 Lineup Reaction

    6:07 Tactical Breakdown

    8:35 Absence of Dembele

    9:14 PSG creating identity

    10:27 Arsenal’s dominant defence

    13:15 Are Arsenal too defensive?

    17:10 Dortmund v Celtic Review

    22:51 Dortmund under Sahin

    26:31 Will Dortmund sack Sahin?

    28:30 Barcelona’s loss to Osasuna

    30:08 How to properly rotate your squad

    38:56 Champions League format thoughts

    40:00 La Masia player integration

    46:58 Are some positions easier to break into?

    54:25 Outro


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  • Patrick and Ted discuss the best way for Manchester United to move on from Erik Ten Hag and debate whether Cole Palmer is currently the best player in the Premier League. They also analyse the Madrid Derby and do a deep dive on Bayern Munich under new manager Vincent Kompany. Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Episode Overview

    00:36 Intro

    1:46 Bayern vs Leverkusen review

    4:30 Bayern going under the radar

    6:55 Match breakdown

    9:47 Kompany’s impact

    11:30 The Pep Guardiola Effect

    13:52 Man United vs Spurs Review

    18:58 United’s terrible midfield

    19:32 Spurs looking dangerous

    19:54 Ten Hag and Man United’s summer recruitment

    23:56 Man United’s new manager hunt

    40:59 Chelsea’s start to the season

    43:34 How not to play out from the back

    44:43 Nicolas Jackson’s hot start

    45:00 Is Cole Palmer the best player in the League?

    51:00 James Justin golazo

    51:30 Madrid Derby Review

    56:17 Outro

    57:42 Variance Betting Subscription update


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  • Patrick and Ravi discuss how Man City can cope without Rodri, potential replacements, and a La Liga Roundup. They analyse Barcelona's strong start to the season, Real Madrid's start studded squad, Atletico Madrid's solid defence, and ownership issues in the league. Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Episode overview

    00:37 Intro

    1:53 Barcelona’s surprising form

    2:30 Ter Stegan’s injury & replacements

    9:09 Can Barcelona hold off Real Madrid?

    13:16 Real Madrid’s recent form

    15:44 Lacking balance in midfield

    17:42 Madrid’s stacked attack

    20:50 Concerns about defence

    22:40 Atletico Madrid’s Strengths & Weaknesses

    26:25 Analysing Atleti’s solid defence

    29:13 Valencia’s struggles

    31:40 Sevilla’s ownership issues

    32:56 Valencia under Peter Lim

    37:22 Rodri ACL injury

    41:40 Impact on Man City

    43:15 How can City cope?

    47:10 What solution will Pep come up wIth?

    50:18 Potential Rodri replacements

    1:00:45 Outro


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  • Patrick and Ted discuss how Pep Guardiola didn't take advantage of Arsenal going down to 10 men, Danny Welbeck's rejuvenation, and Luis Diaz's improvement. They also recap all the other action from this weekend's Premier League games, including West Ham's horrible defence, and a deep dive into Arsenal's set-pieces. Enjoy!


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    00:00 Episode Overview

    00:30 Intro

    1:47 Crystal Palace v Manchester United Review

    4:24 Thoughts on Zirkzee

    6:33 United’s Improved Defence

    7:37 Man City vs Arsenal Review

    9:17 Calafiori Golazo

    10:51 Gabriel Goal & Arsenal Set Pieces

    15:40 Second Half Analysis

    18:03 Arsenal Defence

    21:38 West Ham v Chelsea Review

    22:32 Thoughts on Lopetegui

    24:38 West Ham Defensive Issues

    27:44 Fulham v Newcastle Review

    32:45 Liverpool v Bournemouth

    36:00 Luis Diaz Improvement

    37:30 Brighton v Nottingham

    38:25 Goals Analysis

    40:28 Danny Welbeck Rejuvenation 

    41:40 Refereeing In Premier League

    43:28 Brighton Being A Young Arsenal

    44:30 Weekend Recap

    46:30 Outro


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