# Alonso and Carrick in; will Slot or Pep be leaving?

An episode of [The Game](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/191105605), 18 May 2026, 1 h 05 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/timesthegame/e/6a0b29e64239db8b877a1e09/media.mp3

Xabi Alonso is in the Premier League, but not where many expected. As the Liverpool old boy joins Chelsea what can he expect and is it a huge positive for the Chelsea project? Where does the appointment leave Liverpool, the owners are wedded to Arne Slot but the fans don't seem to be. Man Utd look set to announce Michael Carrick on a permanent basis, what will his targets be next season? Pep Guardiola has a cup double to his name, but if it misses out on the league will he still be at Man City next season to try again? After the break the craziest final day in the SPL; who is the most underrated Premier League player and the enigma that is Neymar. Joining Tom Clarke are Gregor Robertson, Pete Rutzler and Jame Gheerbrant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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