The Battle for North London, Rampant Newcastle and the Gap at the Bottom

Why could you not trust Ruud van Nistelrooy on the pitch? Was turning down Man United the right decision? How did Arsène Wenger make an immediate impact in his Arsenal revolution? Gary and Alan are joined by Arsenal legend Martin Keown to discuss his hugely successful career and why he initially left Arsenal because of a dispute over £50. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com  Buy Martin’s new book ‘On The Edge’ here: https://linktr.ee/martinkeownbook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Nov 202446min

Would the guys rather win the Ballon d'Or or a World Cup Golden Boot? What was the best pre-match team talk they were ever given? Does Big Meeks think Liverpool would be a better side without Mo Salah? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss a night of crisps and karaoke with Lionel Ritchie as they answer the best of your listener questions. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 Okt 202430min

Who should be the next Manchester United manager? Was it a mistake keeping ten Hag this summer? Can Man Utd still attract the biggest managerial names? Gary, Alan and Micah react to the news of Erik ten Hag’s sacking in our first ever live episode recording. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Okt 202434min

Have Arsenal and Liverpool shown enough to suggest they’ll keep pace with Man City in the title race? How is Chelsea’s set-up really helping get the best out of Cole Palmer? Why were VAR even getting involved in the penalty incident at the end of the Man Utd game? Gary, Alan and Micah also reflect on Barcelona’s thumping win in El Clásico and discuss whether this signals a true resurgence for the Catalan club. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Okt 202433min

What magic did Haaland summon for his incredible spinning backheel volley? Is Villa’s rotation up front the secret of their success, or is there room to experiment with both Duran and Watkins? Does Lamine Yamal’s recent form hint at a Messi-like future for the youngster? Gary, Alan and Micah discuss all the key headlines from Matchday 3 of the Champions League as the English clubs make a fantastic start. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Okt 202438min

Is Messi still the best player in the world? Are referees being unfair to Arsenal? Who are Micah and Alan's favourite bands? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the likelihood of England winning a major tournament under Thomas Tuchel as they answer the best of your questions. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com  Guinness makes its own debut as the Official Beer and Non-Alcoholic Beer of the Premier League. 18+ only, please drink responsibly and do not share with anyone under the legal drinking age. Search https://www.guinness.com/en-gb/sport/premier-league today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Okt 202426min

Should Curtis Jones be a regular starter for Liverpool? Was it the correct call to allow John Stones’ late winner? How do Southampton pick themselves up mentally after throwing away a two-goal lead at home to one of the fellow promoted teams? Gary, Alan and Micah also reflect on Arsenal’s first loss of the season and whether they have a disciplinary problem or not. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Guinness makes its own debut as the Official Beer and Non-Alcoholic Beer of the Premier League. 18+ only, please drink responsibly and do not share with anyone under the legal drinking age. Search https://www.guinness.com/en-gb/sport/premier-league today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Okt 202456min

Eddie Howe always seems like such a lovely bloke, but what is his tougher side really like? How do you build the belief to truly compete with the biggest clubs? Do Newcastle need to win a trophy for this period to be seen as successful? Gary and Alan are joined by Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff to discuss the dream of playing for your boyhood club and what makes Alexander Isak and Sven Botman world-class players. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Okt 202436min