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1. Carrick on the brink at Man United after Bournemouth defeat

   26 Oct 2026 · 49 min

   It's Groundhog Day at Old Trafford, and another manager is on the brink of losing his job. Sam, Crooky and Troy unpack yet another horror show from Man United, this time at home to Bournemouth who hammered them 3-0 in…

2. More misery for Man Utd, Liverpool's Brighton test, and can Spurs stun Chelsea?

   22 Oct 2026 · 45 min

   Another midweek of Champions League football and another bombshell interview surrounding Man United. Sam, Crooky and Troy unpack Man United''s defeat away in Como and the interview afterwards from skipper Bruno…

3. Encouragement for Man Utd, boring boring Arsenal, City go 7 wins from 7

   19 Oct 2026 · 47 min

   Sam, Crooky are Troy debrief another eventful weekend of Premier League action where Man City remain top and with their 100% record in tact, Arsenal sit behind them but are far from convincing and could Brighton…

4. Will Martinez Rant Inspire Man United?

   15 Oct 2026 · 54 min

   What a week it's been in the Champions League! Sam, Crooky and Troy reflect on all the midweek action including Man United's defeat to Atletico Madrid and that bombshell interview from Lisandro Martinez who took aim…

5. Defiant City silence Anfield

   12 Oct 2026 · 47 min

   After three weeks off, the Premier League returned with a bang this weekend! Sam, Crooky and Troy unpack all the action starting at Anfield where Man City drowned out the boo's at Anfield to see off Liverpool in their…

6. How will Man City cope with Anfield on their Premier League return?

   8 Oct 2026 · 50 min

   After three weeks the Premier League is BACK! Sam, Crooky and Troy sink their teeth into a huge weekend of football and the standout fixture where Man City head to Anfield to take on Liverpool in their first game…

7. Dazzling England, Man City latest and unpacking Spurs dismal start to the season

   5 Oct 2026 · 49 min

   Sam, Crooky and Troy unpack England's 7-0 hammering of Croatia and ask if it's time to give Thomas Tuchel some credit after a sensational performance. There's high praise for Jude Bellingham who was named man of the…

8. 'Sham' City, England and all things Premier League- Q&A Special

   1 Oct 2026 · 47 min

   It's been an international break to forget for Man City and their fans Sam, Crooky and Troy have the latest on their ongoing battle with the Premier League after they released a damning statement against the club and…

9. Same old England and what next for Manchester City?

   28 Sep 2026 · 53 min

   England have started their Nations League with a defeat at home to World Champions Spain. Sam, Crooky and Troy unpack the action from Wembley, where it was once again a case of England throwing away a lead from a…

10. Encouraging signs for Man United & our pre season predictions revisited!

    24 Sep 2026 · 50 min

    The Premier League is on ice for the next three weeks as the Nations League takes centre stage. Sam, Alex and Troy take the opportunity to reflect on their pre season predictions some of which have come good, others…

11. Man City go top after Arsenal pecked by the Seagulls!

    21 Sep 2026 · 46 min

    The first checkpoint of the Premier League season has arrived and it's Man City who lead the way after five games! Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Troy Deeney unpack another eventful weekend as Man City remain the only…

12. Crisis point at Man Utd, winless Spurs and Villa face off, Iraola's Bournemouth return

    17 Sep 2026 · 1 h 00 min

    After an eventful week in the Carabao Cup the Premier League weekend is now upon us! Sam Matterface is alongside Alex Crook and Troy Deeney to look ahead to it all Can Micheal Carrick pick up his beleaguered Man…

13. 10 Man City win the derby!

    14 Sep 2026 · 50 min

    Man City are 4/4 in the Premier League after winning their first Manchester Derby under Enzo Maresca! Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Troy Deeney unpack an eventful clash at Old Trafford as well as the rest of the…

14. Can Carrick cause another Manchester Derby shock?

    10 Sep 2026 · 49 min

    It's been a perfect week (so far) for Premier League sides in Europe, how will they cope with the return to domestic football? Sam Matterface is alongside Alex Crook and Troy Deeney to look ahead to another busy…

15. Champions Arsenal make an early statement

    7 Sep 2026 · 46 min

    Arsenal have won the first blockbuster game of the new Premier League season and remain unbeaten after three games. Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Troy Deeney unpack an entertaining game at the Emirates where the…

16. Deadline day chaos, Arsenal vs Chelsea blockbuster & revolt at Everton

    3 Sep 2026 · 48 min

    The transfer window is now closed until January and it's time to focus on the football! Sam Matterface is joined by Alex Crook and Troy Deeney to preview another big weekend in the top flight and to reflect on a…

17. Bruno buries Ipswich, Chelsea the entertainers & high flying Hull

    31 Aug 2026 · 55 min

    Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Troy Deeney unpack a busy weekend of action in the Premier League! Man United bounced back from their shock defeat to Hull by hammering Ipswich, but Troy still isn't convinced they can…

18. City's new midfield, Barcola picks Liverpool and Savio sparkles at Spurs

    27 Aug 2026 · 56 min

    Week two of the Premier League is fast approaching and Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and Troy Deeney to look ahead to a busy weekend! Man City kick us off on Friday night against Crystal Palace,…

19. King Kev remembered, Emery vs Watkins & Man U mauled by the Tigers

    24 Aug 2026 · 52 min

    Week one of the Premier League is in the books! And what a weekend it was! Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and Troy Deeney to unpack all the weekend's action. Newcastle and Liverpool both paid…

20. Free hit for Frank? United's new midfield & Isak's return to Newcastle

    20 Aug 2026 · 58 min

    The new Premier League season is here! Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and Troy Deeney to look ahead to the opening weekend of the 26/27 season Champions Arsenal host promoted Coventry in the…

21. Can anyone stop Arsenal? HUGE Premier League season preview

    17 Aug 2026 · 58 min

    The new Premier League season is fast approaching! Sam Matterface is joined by talkSPORT's Chief Football Correspondent Alex Crook and our summer signing Troy Deeney to preview the season at the top and bottom of the…

22. Arteta Goes 'A Bit Southgate' & Slot Sacked!

    31 May 2026 · 35 min

    Join Sam Matterface and Alex Crook for a look back on the Champions League Final that denied Arsenal the double! Plus the boy react to Slot's sacking, is Iraolo the answer at Liverpool? • Instagram: @talkSPORT •…

23. Palace secure the Conference League, can Arsenal make it 3/3 in Europe for the Premier League?

    28 May 2026 · 45 min

    Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Scott Minto look ahead to the Champions League final this weekend and reflect on a historic win for Palace in the Conference League We ask what the Eagles can do to kick on from their…

24. The Season Finale: Arsenal’s Coronation & West Ham’s Heartbreak

    24 May 2026 · 48 min

    Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Scott Minto as the team looks back on a memorable Premier League season. This week, Arsenal get their mitts on the trophy, there are final farewells, a final scramble for Europe and…

25. Arsenal end a 22 year wait to win the Premier League!

    20 May 2026 · 40 min

    Alex Crook is alongside former Chelsea defender Scott Minto to reflect on Arsenal securing their first Premier League title in 22 years! Bournemouth's 1-1 draw with Man City was enough to see Mikel Arteta's side…

26. Handball Havoc, Wasteful West Ham & Salah's Socials

    17 May 2026 · 54 min

    Join Sam Matterface and Alex Crook for your ultimate review of all the weekend's football! This week; FA Cup action, Handball VAR blunders, Salah's snide social media posts, wasteful West Ham, why a trip to…

27. City keep title race alive and turn to FA Cup final, is Alonso Chelsea bound?

    14 May 2026 · 57 min

    Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and Ex Chelsea defender Scott Minto the look ahead to a busy weekend of Premier League football and the FA Cup final Phil Foden impresses on return to City XI against…

28. Has VAR Handed Arsenal The Title?!

    10 May 2026 · 46 min

    Join Sam Matterface and Alex Crook in the stands at the London stadium in the aftermath of what could be the title decider! Elsewhere, safety secured for Nottingham Forest, the Champions League chase and is Arne Slot…

29. Squeaky Bum Time & Chelsea's Crisis Continues

    7 May 2026 · 48 min

    Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Scott Minto for a look ahead to all the weekend's Premier League action! This week: The title race still hangs in the balance, the survival scrap continues, there are yet more stern…

30. Manchester City Fall Into The Toffee Trap!

    4 May 2026 · 48 min

    Join Sam Matterface and Alex Crook for a look back on an action packed Premier League weekend! This week; the Premier League pendulum swings in Arsenal's favour as City drop points at Everton, a ray of hope for Spurs'…

31. Can the Premier League live up to Champions League drama? Sesko on life at Man United

    30 Apr 2026 · 46 min

    Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and Ex Chelsea defender Scott Minto the look ahead to a busy weekend of Premier League football How do we follow the drama of the midweek Champions League?? Arsenal…

32. Nervy Gunners, Leeds Regrets and FA Cup Chaos!

    26 Apr 2026 · 46 min

    Join Sam Matterface and Alex Crook for a look back at all the weekend's footballing action! Another week, another nervy performance from Arsenal, FA Cup Semi-Final chaos, the fatigue factor and is Eddie Howe’s future…

33. Rosenior sacked! And Man City steal top spot

    23 Apr 2026 · 52 min

    Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook, and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto ahead of a busy weekend of football in the Premier League and the FA Cup! Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea manager after just four…

34. Panic on the Streets of London!

    20 Apr 2026 · 48 min

    Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Danny Mills for a look back at all the weekend's Premier League action! This week; embarrassment for Arteta, another stumbling block for Spurs' survival hopes, a ray of hope for…

35. A season defining weekend in the Premier League

    16 Apr 2026 · 47 min

    Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook, and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto as they preview arguably the most pivotal weekend of Premier League football all season Leaders Arsenal travel to in from Man City on Sunday in…

36. Have Arsenal Well And Truly Bottled It?!

    13 Apr 2026 · 47 min

    Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Kevin Hatchard for a look back at all the weekend's Premier League action! This week: 'Tepid' title contenders, wobblers galore, deluded owners and is the year of the Gunners just a…

37. The start of the Premier League run in!

    9 Apr 2026 · 46 min

    Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook, and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto as they look ahead to the return of the Premier League weekend which is returning after a three week hiatus Can Man City keep the pressure on…

38. A weekend to forget for Arteta and Slot

    6 Apr 2026 · 54 min

    Join Alex Crook, Henry Winter and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto for all the latest from the Premier League and beyond! In this episode, we unpack a thrilling set of FA Cup quarter finals which saw Arsenal dumped…

39. More questions than answers for England, Spurs pay up for De Zerbi

    1 Apr 2026 · 49 min

    Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto for all the latest from the Premier League and beyond! In this episode, we unpack a disappointing international break for England who failed to…

40. Is De Zerbi the right man to keep Spurs in the Premier League?

    30 Mar 2026 · 47 min

    Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto for all the latest from the Premier League and beyond! In this episode, we discuss Igor Tudor's departure from Spurs and the likely arrival of…

41. "Disgraceful Decisions" & The Return Of Ben White

    24 Mar 2026 · 37 min

    Happy International break everyone! Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Dean Ashton for a look ahead to all the action! In this episode, we dive into the shock Ben White call-up and ask what happened in Qatar? Plus,…

42. Carabao Cup Fallout and Can Someone Phone Harry Redknapp?!

    23 Mar 2026 · 48 min

    Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Dean Ashton for a look back at all the weekend's action! This week: Pep bags himself a Trophy, alarming West Ham performances, the poisoned chalice that is Chelsea, why Eddie Howe…

43. Master vs apprentice for first silverware of the season!

    19 Mar 2026 · 49 min

    Sam Matterface is joined by talkSPORT's Alex Crook and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto ahead of the Premier League weekend! In this episode; It's master vs apprentice in the league cup final as Man City take on…

44. City’s Title Slip & The Never-Ending Spurs Crisis

    16 Mar 2026 · 48 min

    Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Darren Lewis for a look back at all the weekend's Premier League action! This week; have Manchester City blown their title hopes? Can miracles really happen? And Tudor's terrible…

45. Can Spurs topple Liverpool and kickstart survival push?

    13 Mar 2026 · 53 min

    Sam Matterface is joined by talkSPORT's Alex Crook and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto ahead of the Premier League weekend! In this episode; What chance have injury ravaged Spurs got against an out of sorts…

46. FA Cup Chaos and Champions League Heavyweights

    9 Mar 2026 · 46 min

    Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook, and Scott Minto as they break down a turbulent weekend of FA Cup action and look ahead to a massive week of European football. In this episode; As the pressure mounts at Tottenham, we…

47. Was Fabian Hurzeler right to call out Arsenal and Mikel Arteta?

    5 Mar 2026 · 52 min

    Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Scott Minto debrief a chaotic week of Premier League action which could prove pivotal come the end of the season Arsenal emerged 7 points clear after a 1-0 win away at Brighton but the…

48. Set-Piece FC & Tudor's Terrible Tottenham

    2 Mar 2026 · 48 min

    Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Perry Groves for a look back at all the weekend's Premier League action and a look ahead to the midweek fixtures! This week; Arsenal secure all three points but it wasn't pretty,…

49. Can Arsenal maintain their dominance over Chelsea?

    27 Feb 2026 · 41 min

    Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto ahead of the Premier League weekend Coming up: Can Arsenal make it eleven games without defeat to Chelsea this weekend at the…

50. Arsenal Do the Double Over Spurs & Milner Makes History

    22 Feb 2026 · 48 min · Explicit

    Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook, Perry Groves and Kevin Hatchard for a look back at all the weekend's Premier League action! This week; Arsenal do the double over Tottenham in the North London Derby, Pep smells blood…