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The Chat Where it Happened
This week's episode is packed to the brim with the latest happenings in the Premier League! We take on Tottenham's new additions and their potential to break their habit of crumbling under pressure.
We'll take a hard look at the young Chelsea team's progress under a new manager and their recent match against Nottingham Forest. We also can't ignore Brentford's promising front three and Manchester City's latest victory against Fulham. But what's brewing at Newcastle and Brighton? We explore the varying fortunes of these two teams and consider the impact of Barcelona loanee Ansu Fati.
The episode concludes with an exploration of Liverpool's midfield depth and their title contention prospects. Is there reason to worry about Arsenal and Manchester United? We discuss their struggles, their potential, and what the future might hold for these teams.
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You're in for a treat as we're joined by the ever-insightful @Tottiandor, a leading figure in the soccer analysis world, who shares his thoughts on this, and a whole lot more. Totti, as many of you may know from his work on the @KP_Collective Podcast and The Draft Society(@Draft_Society), loves the draft format of fantasy soccer. He breaks it down for us, highlighting the excitement of head-to-head games and the thrill of forming personal connections with players on your team.
This episode brings you into the heart of the Premier League action, as we cover everything from Arsenal's home draw against Fulham to Everton's future amidst their injury woes. We debate the role of Kai Havertz in Arsenal’s line-up and question whether manager Mikel Arteta's determination to fit Havertz into the midfield role will continue. We also get into the weeds discussing West Ham's surprising performance in their match against Brighton, along with Rodri's impressive form for Man City.
We don't leave any stone unturned as we assess the impact of substitutions in the Newcastle vs Liverpool match, and if there's cause for City fans to worry about Phil Foden's future given his inconsistent role in the team. Join us for a deep dive into the world of Premier League soccer, where the unexpected is always just a kick away.
Ever wondered if Nottingham Forest has what it takes to finish top 10 this season? Join us as we break down the highs and lows of the Premier Leaguein match week 2, where we dissect Nottingham Forest's victory over Sheffield United and the stellar performances of Morgan Gibbs White and Taiwo Awoniyi.
Drawing upon their extensive football knowledge, our hosts will lead you through an in-depth analysis of Liverpool and Chelsea's nerve-wracking match. We'll discuss disappointments, like Mo Salah’s lackluster performance, as well as thrilling moments, such as his 187th landmark goal. Hang tight as we also pick apart the Brighton and Wolves matches, examining the potential of stars like Solly March, and the likelihood of the Wolves retaining their Premier League spot.
But we're not stopping there. The saga of Mason Mount's transfer and Manchester United's current struggles are up for debate. We'll critique the match between Manchester City and Newcastle United, scrutinizing both the offensive and defensive tactics. We'll also delve into the trials and triumphs of Everton, Aston Villa, and the newly promoted teams. So buckle up as we take you on this rollercoaster ride of match week 2 and provide a sneak peek into the excitement that lies ahead in match week 3.
Welcome to our coverage of Matchweek 1 of the beautiful game, football lovers! Spurred by a shared passion for the Premier League, Zain, Evan, Hamzaddy, and I, Elias the Wise, have come together to discuss the burning topics, stirring narratives, and thrilling action of English football. Our banter-filled chats cover everything from Zain's childhood football memories to Evan's undying loyalty to Liverpool and our collective quest for fantasy Premier League glory. This season, we're set to dissect even more - from Pep Guardiola's unrivaled brilliance to Newcastle's midfield dynamism.
Here's an irresistible teaser - we delve into the delightful unpredictability of the Premier League! With Newcastle's attacking prowess, and the leagues young talents setting the pitch on fire, there's plenty to chew on. Be ready for a rigorous examination of Crystal Palace's potential, the hopefully thunderous return of Dwight McNeil to Everton, and the young Premier League stars that are taking the game by storm. And for all you Arsenal fans, we're questioning the early struggles under Mikel Arteta and the impact of their new signings.
The last part of our chat takes a hard look at some recent matches and the clear issues plaguing Manchester United's midfield. A dose of humor, a sprinkle of criticism, and a ton of analysis are our recipe as we break down the Liverpool vs Chelsea and Brentford vs Tottenham games. As for Wolves, we're betting they might be the surprise package this season. Ready for another round of Premier League banter? Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheChatWIH and join the conversation.
Zain gives his opinions on last weekends matches in this short and sweet update.
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Elias forgot to post last weeks podcast even though it was a banger of an episode!
So here it is, better late than never...again....
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Zain and Evan give relegation and top 4 predictions, Talk about Liverpool and Chelsea as respective fans of the clubs, and are split on Arsenal vs Man City winning the title.
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Send us your questions and opinions!
Zain and Elias get personal, make a bet, and gab about the remaining fixtures of the season.
Shoutout to our boy David Schnoes for getting engaged.
Hamza, please put the new bet in the spreadsheet.
Everton I hope you get relegated.
-E
Hamza subs for Elias in this weeks episode where the lads discuss their hopes for mid table clubs to consistently be pushing for Europe, and how the relegation fight is actually more interesting than the title race.
Hamza, thanks for filling in <3
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Zain lives and breathes Toffee and Cherry juice, but Chelsea is slowly killing him. Evan excited about Liverpool moving forward and has aspirations for top 4. KLOPP IN. Elias speaks his mind on Graham Potter's situation and hypocrisy in managing a football club.
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You drinkin that Cherry Juice? Do you hate Man U as much as Evan and Zain? Are Everton the real deal under Dyche?
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Elias and Zain discuss each upcoming match in game week 23.
Listen in to see who we're high on, low on, and luke warm on.
Is the Klopp 7 year curse real? Is Halaand Washed??? Will Arsenal bottle the league and let City win the title again?
Arsenal breezing to a title victory? Is Manchester City underperforming?
Newcastle or Fulham the surprise of the season?
How wrong was everyone about Manchester United?
Conte being political? Or is he motivating his team?
Chelsea blues... how blue?
Crystal Palace = Jekyll & Hyde
Should Moyes be fired for not properly utilizing his Spice Kings?
The lads discuss the Round of 16 matches and talk through who their favorites are to win the tournament.
Is France better with Giroud?
Can Morocco beat Portugal?
Can Messi will Argentina to World Cup glory?
Are European Nations overrated? Who has been the most impressive team so far? Can the United States go all the way? The lads discuss the chaos of the group stage and give you their predictions for the matches ahead!
Zain, Elias, and Evan welcome you into their lives with a small recap of their weeks before diving into the games! The lads also discuss the World Cup rosters.
Join the lads for a review of matchweek 13 and hit us up on twitter @TheChatWIH to let us know what our listeners should be called!
The lads discuss matchweek 12, and get some help from a special guest and good friend, Hamza.
(00:00) Intro
(00:49) Crystal Palace V Wolves
(05:23) Brighton V Nottingham Forest
(08:23) Man U V Tottenham
(18:23) Everton V Newcastle
(21:51) Liverpool V West Ham
(25:32) Brentford V Chelsea
(31:38) Bournemouth V Southampton
(32:54) Leceister V Leeds
(36:52) Fulham V Aston Villa
Matchweek 10 in the books.
(00:00) Intro
(01:55) Brighton V Tottenham
(04:33) Newcastle V Brentford
(08:15) Man City V Southampton
(11:50) Chelsea V Wolverhampton
(15:23) Bournemouth V Leciester
(17:31) Everton V Man United
(24:15) Liverpool V Arsenal
(30:40) West Ham V Fulham
(33:38) Crystal Palace V Leeds
(36:55) Nottingham Forest V Aston Villa
Mutant Cows, Fat Eden Hazard, One Phil to Rule them All.
Zain is back from Amsterdam on this weeks episode covering Matchweek 9, and he may have stayed in some of the coffee shops for way too long.
(00:00) Intro/Arsenal V Tottenham
(06:04) Liverpool V Brighton
(10:21) Fulham V Newcastle
(12:45) Southampton V Everton
(14:48) Chelsea V Crystal Palace
(17:34) Bournemouth V Brentford
(20:48) West Ham V Wolves
(24:42) Leeds V Aston Villa
(26:22) Man City V Man United
(35:15) Leicester V Nottingham Forest
Eli and Evan breakdown the 7 matches, and they miss Zain a lot.
(00:00) Brentford V Arsenal
(02:25) Everton V West Ham
(05:52) Wolves V Man City
(07:02) Newcastle V Bournemouth
(09:16) Tottenham V Leicester
(11:42) Aston Villa V Southampton
(12:58) Nottingham Forest V Fulham
(15:45) World Cup
RIP QUEEN ELIZABETH ll XOXO
(00:00)INTRO/LIVERPOOL V EVERTON
(05:20) BRENTFORD V LEEDS
(08:22) CHELSEA V WEST HAM
(11:45) NEWCASTLE V CRYSTAL PALACE
(14:47) BOURNEMOUTH V NOTTINGHAM FOREST
(16:43) TOTTENHAM V FULHAM
(22:43) WOLVES V SOUTHAMPTON
(25:40) MANCHESTER CITY V ASTON VILLA
(28:07) MANCHESTER UNITED V ARSENAL
(33:30) BRIGHTON V LECEISTER
The lads discuss the midweek matches with fiery passion.
Timestamps:
(0:00)Intro
(0:31)Crystal Palace 1-Brentford 1
(3:52)Fulham 2-Brighton 1
(8:37) Southhampton 2-Chelsea 1
(14:45)Leeds 1-Everton 1
(19:00)Liverpool 2-Newcastle 1
(24:16)West Ham 1-Tottenham 1
(28:05)Man City 6-Nottingham Forest 0
(32:45) Arsenal 2-Aston Villa 1
(36:00) Bournemouth 0-Wolves 0
(37:45) Leceister 0-Man U 1
The lads talk about the matches
- Antony XXX factor?
- Havertz actually good?
- Potterball
- Halaand Hat Trick Hero
- How many goals?????
- Brentford Unlucky? Frank wyd?
- Gunners gonna gun
- Injuries the death of Newcastle?
- Gerrard out by October?
- Daddy Kane firing but not Son
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Chelsea in crisis? TAA washed? Manchester United good?
We answer these questions and more.
An introduction of the hosts: Zain, Eli, and Evan.
Which teams we support.
Why we love the game.
And a rundown of each game and our thoughts on them!
WILL LIVERPOOL MISS OUT ON TOP 4?
Zain, Eli, and Evan discuss the ins and outs of each game in Match-week 2