Podcasts · The Transfer Flow Podcast

Episode 137 - Why Man City need to sign this EPL midfielder + What's wrong with Spurs and Newcastle?

3 Nov 2025 · 46 min

On this episode, Patrick and Hayden dive into Tottenham’s collapse against Chelsea and why things feel broken under Frank. What’s gone wrong with Spurs’ attack and midfield balance, and can they fix it before January? Then, Newcastle’s attack has gone stale. Are injuries to blame or is there a deeper issue in Eddie Howe’s tactical setup? The guys also discuss West Ham’s big win under Nuno, what still needs fixing, and finish with a look at why Elliott Anderson might be the most interesting £70 million midfielder in England right now. Enjoy!

Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTransferFlow

Mohamed's Tottenham article: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/why-tottenham-s-attack-can-t-get-firing

Mohamed's Newcastle article: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/will-newcastle-s-attack-ever-get-going

Subscribe to our Clips channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TransferFlowClips

Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe

Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade

Follow us on our Socials:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q

X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro & what’s ahead on the pod

00:40 – Spurs and Newcastle under pressure

01:25 – Tottenham’s 3–1 loss to Chelsea

02:10 – Spurs’ midfield and passing problems

03:20 – Frank’s tactical setup and early positives

04:35 – Why Spurs can’t play through midfield

05:15 – Simons and Kudus’ dribbling frustration

06:30 – Spurs’ defensive collapse in transition

07:20 – Lack of passing structure in buildup

08:15 – No width and too much congestion

08:50 – What Frank can learn from Newcastle

09:25 – How Eddie Howe’s model applies to Spurs

11:05 – Reliance on long balls

12:10 – Porro the only progressor

14:25 – Sarr, Bergvall, and the wrong player mix

15:27 – The warning signs before Chelsea

16:37 – Newcastle’s similar struggles in possession

18:15 – Do Newcastle’s full-backs fix it?

18:55 – Why their attack still has a ceiling

21:24 – Gordon, Anderson, and what’s missing creatively

22:55 – Newcastle’s bad shot selection

24:20 – Game state, chance quality, and the “good vs bad” Newcastle

25:10 – West Ham’s big win under Nuno

25:47 – Nuno’s early signs and what still needs fixing

28:48 – West Ham’s midfield and defensive worries

30:16 – Why their fixtures could kill momentum

31:00 – Elliott Anderson linked with City, United, and Chelsea

32:38 – Why his style fits City better than United

34:03 – What Anderson would look like in City’s system

35:17 – Comparing Anderson to Gibbs-White and Wharton

37:13 – Man United’s biggest Need

39:14 – City’s biggest weakness

41:00 – Why he makes sense beyond the Pep era

42:01 – Why Chelsea don’t need another midfielder

42:20 – Best fits for Anderson and what each club would gain

43:04 – Join our Patreon + great storylines at the moment

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Links in the notes 1

• https://megaphone.fm/adchoices