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New name, but same old fun! Join Kam Raslan and the football pundits on Just for Kicks as they take you through the weekend's football action, news and previews of games in the English Premier League and beyond.

It's another hectic week of football, with European midweek matches serving all kinds of fun, and shocks. Our pundits look back at these matches that include Aston Villa rolling back the years to claim a famous win against German giants Bayern Munich, while Liverpool continue their good form with Arne Slot's first European home win against Bologna. Then, they turn their focus to Matchweek 7, with their attention firmly on Man United's visit to Villa Park. Will this be Ten Hag's last match in charge of the Red Devils especially after another disappointing performance in the Europa League? Tune in to hear their thoughts, as well as their take on other matches this weekend. All these, and more, including a dose of Malaysian football, only on another episode of Just For Kicks!

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As boos echoed around Old Trafford at full-time, all eyes were on a despondent Erik Ten Hag. A 0-3 thrashing at home by a dominant Tottenham Hotspur left Manchester United in 12th place after six games. Words like "disgusting" and "disgraceful" were among the many harsh critiques of the performance, with fans, pundits, and former players alike calling for the Dutch manager’s dismissal. With crucial matches against Porto and Aston Villa on the horizon, can Ten Hag turn things around, or has the ship already sailed? Elsewhere, Arsenal had to dig deep to secure three points against Leicester, while fellow title-contenders Manchester City were held to a draw by Newcastle United. Chelsea's Cole Palmer shone, netting all four goals in their victory over Brighton, and Liverpool's win at Wolves sent Arne Slot’s men to the top of the table. All this and more on this week’s Just For Kicks.

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It's a busy week of football, with midweek matches happening domestically and in Europe for some teams. Our pundits summarised the midweek games that saw Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal winning their matches in the Carabao Cup, while the fortunes are a bit more mixed in the Europa League, as Spurs overcame a bad delay and being one man down to win against Qarabag, while Man Utd were disappointing in their home draw against Dutch side, FC Twente. With these two sides scheduled to meet each other in Game Week 6, do Spurs dare to dream of a win at Old Trafford? Our pundits give their thoughts on this, and other matches, on another exciting episode of Just For Kicks!

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After a heroic defensive effort with just 10 men for much of the second half, Arsenal's hopes for a monumental win were dashed by John Stones' heartbreaking 98th-minute equalizer. The substitute's late strike salvaged a point for Manchester City, keeping Pep Guardiola's home fortress intact—City haven't lost at the Etihad since November 2022. Meanwhile, in a clash of the unbeaten, Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest played out a thrilling 2-2 draw, both sides maintaining their perfect league record. Over at the London Stadium, Nicholas Jackson shone for Chelsea, leading them to a commanding 3-0 victory over a lackluster West Ham while Spurs mounted an inspired comeback after conceding early to Brentford, ultimately triumphing 3-1. All this and more on this episode of Just For Kicks.

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The Champions League returns with a new format, and after the first round that saw some interesting matchups and results, including Bayern Munich winning 9-2 against Dinamo Zagreb and Monaco surprising Barcelona with a win, some of our pundits are still unsure whether it's a good format for the tournament. They discuss this, as well as the results, before focusing their attention on Game Week 5 of the English Premier League, and the big weekend match between Manchester City and Arsenal. Can City recover from their drab performance against Inter Milan to do better against Arsenal? Or will Arsenal be buoyed by their draw and David Raya's heroics against Europa League winners Atalanta to rise to the occasion against City? We discuss these, and other matches, only on Just For Kicks!

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The English Premier League returns after the international break, with the North London Derby the highlight of Game Week 4. Arsenal will be raring to go again, after their early season momentum was disrupted by the draw against Brighton. But with key players either out injured or suspended, will they be able to overcome Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium? Ange Postecoglou and his boys are also looking to get their season going, and a win against the Gunners would be the perfect antidote to kickstart their season again. Who would win this one? Our pundits give their thoughts, and look ahead to other matches, including Liverpool hosting Nottingham Forest, Man United's must win match away to Southampton, and Aston Villa versus the much troubled Everton. All these, and more, only on Just For Kicks!

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Harimau Malaya lifted the Merdeka Cup yesterday, ending 11-year wait with a competent 1-0 win against Lebanon. Kam Raslan and the pundits assess the team's performances under interim manager Pau Marti Vicente and reflect on the final last night. Then, it's a round up of major international matches, including Lee Carsley's debut win as interim England manager, as well as another round of listeners' questions! All these, and more, on another exciting episode of Just For Kicks!

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Three games in, and we now head to an international break, much to the chagrin of some EPL fans. But that's not to say that we don't have anything to talk about! Kam Raslan and our pundits use this opportunity to get to know who the current interim England manager, Lee Carsley is, listen to the woe of our Scottish pundit Craig Wilkie, after Scotland's collapse in the UEFA Nations League, and celebrate San Marino's first competitive win ever. Then, it's back to the EPL (we can't help it!), with the pundits giving their thoughts on the season so far, as well as other topical football conversations, including the Profit and Sustainability Rules and whether football players are playing too many games. All these, and more, including a look ahead to the Pestabola Merdeka 2024 final on Sunday, only on another fascinating episode of Just For Kicks!

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New manager, but the same Liverpool spirit, as a double from Luis Díaz led Arne Slot's side to a commanding 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford. This victory made Slot the first Liverpool manager in 49 years to defeat the Red Devils in his debut competitive match. Slot, who had big shoes to fill following Jurgen Klopp's departure, has made an impressive start, winning all three matches without conceding a goal, placing Liverpool just behind leaders Manchester City on goal difference. Speaking of Manchester City, the reigning champions dominated at the London Stadium, with Erling Haaland netting his second consecutive hat-trick in a 3-1 victory over West Ham, maintaining their perfect start in pursuit of a fifth consecutive title. Meanwhile, title contenders Arsenal dropped points after a controversial red card for Declan Rice allowed Brighton & Hove Albion to escape the Emirates with a point, while Chelsea also settled for a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace. Newcastle, inspired by Alexander Isak, secured a 2-1 win over Tottenham, and Everton collapsed in the final moments as Bournemouth came back from two goals down to snatch a dramatic 3-2 draw at Goodison Park. All this and more is covered on this week's Just For Kicks.

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Game Week 3 of the English Premier League is serving up another tantalising match-up between two old rivals. Manchester United welcome Liverpool to Old Trafford, hoping to immediately fix what went wrong last week against Brighton. But Liverpool, under the stewardship of the new manager, Arne Slot, are looking to continue the good momentum that they're enjoying, especially before the early season international break. Who will budge? Old Trafford is the place to be this weekend as the pundits predict what will happen between these two clubs, as well as other matches in the Premier League, including Brighton's visit to the Emirates, Manchester City against West Ham, Newcastle vs Tottenham, and many more. We also give our brief take on the summer transfer window, as well as other football chats, only on another exciting episode of Just For Kicks!

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In an exciting GW2 of the EPL, Chelsea secured their first Premier League win of the season with a 6-2 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, highlighted by winger Noni Madueke's second-half hat-trick. New manager Enzo Maresca's youthful squad impressed, overcoming a resilient Wolves side after a closely contested first half. Meanwhile, Manchester City, led by Erling Haaland's hat-trick, defeated Ipswich Town 4-1 to take the top spot..Liverpool also continued their strong start under new manager Arne Slot, beating Brentford 2-0 at Anfield while Manchester United fell to Brighton & Hove Albion's sword 2-1 at the American Express Stadium. All that - plus Malaysia FA Cup - right here on this episode of Just For Kicks.

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It's Game Week 2 in the English Premier League, and while it's still too early to form any meaningful narrative to the season, the usual script writers are slowly crafting the story of the season. Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United travel to Brighton, hoping to capitalise on their win last week. But the Seagulls won't make it easy, with the home fans ready to officially welcome their new, young manager, Fabian Hürzeler with rapturous support. Elsewhere, Unai Emery welcomes his old club, Arsenal, hoping to be their bogey team again this season. Can they do it? Our pundits give their thoughts on these matches, the soap opera at Chelsea, as well as look ahead to Malaysia's FA Cup Final this weekend between JDT and Selangor, on another episode of Just For Kicks for the new season!

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Erling Haaland's stats at Manchester City are nothing short of remarkable: 91 goals in 100 appearances. His latest contribution came at Stamford Bridge, where he opened the scoring in City's 2-0 victory over Chelsea, continuing their dominant form from last season. Meanwhile, Mo Salah reminded everyone why he’s still Liverpool's star, leading them to a 2-0 away win against newly-promoted Ipswich Town. Over at Old Trafford, Joshua Zirkee made a memorable debut with the decisive goal in Manchester United's fortunate 1-0 victory over Fulham. Bukayo Saka was the driving force behind Arsenal's commanding win over Wolves, while Everton stumbled out of the gate, suffering a 3-0 drubbing at home against Brighton & Hove Albion. All this and more, reviewed this week on Just For Kicks.

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Just For Kicks returns on the eve of the new Premier League season, with the usual early season hope and optimism of wonderful, fantastic high-quality football, and pulsating matches all year long. Kam Raslan and our usual lineup of pundits look ahead to the season and preview what lies ahead for the usual challengers, pretenders and newcomers alike. We then turn our attention to Game Week 1, analysing the businesses done by clubs across the league and what their chances are this weekend, including the big match up between Enzo Maresca, making his competitive debut as the new Chelsea manager, and Pep Guardiola, aiming for his fifth straight Premier League title with Man City. All these, and more, on another exciting episode for the new 2024/25 season of Just For Kicks!

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A simple swipe of the foot from substitute Mikel Oyarzabal in the 86th minute was enough to give Spain a record-breaking fourth European Championship with a 2-1 win over England. 100% record for Spain winning seven games in the tournament, with the 15 goals they scored a new tournament record, surpassing the 14 scored by France in 1984. England on the other hand, rue another chance to score a major championship - would've been their first since the 1966 World Cup. The boys review that final and look at the tournament as a whole, on our Just For Kicks European edition curtain closer.

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The battle to be the champions of Europe has reached its pinnacle, with the team of the tournament so far and three-time champions Spain facing England in the final. The Three Lions' journey to the final was rocky, but they showed grit and resilience against the Netherlands, with Ollie Watkins the unexpected hero. So, who will come out on top on the 15th of July in Berlin? Tune in to hear our pundits' thoughts on the final, as well as the overall tournament. They will also preview the Copa America final between Argentina and Columbia. All these, and more, only on another special episode of Just For Kicks!

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The summer football action continues in the Euros, with 8 teams now looking to slug it out. Spain vs Germany is the first match of the quarter final, and what a match up it's looking to be! Our pundits try their best to pick who's going to win this one as well as share their thoughts on whether England can finally get it going against Switzerland. They also share their picks of the other quarter final ties, and take a slight tangent to talk a bit about goalkeepers, after Mert Gunok's ridiculous save for Turkey against Austria in the round of 16. All these, and more, including a quick Copa America chat, only on another special episode of Just For Kicks!

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With just 86 seconds left on the clock, Jude Bellingham saved England with a spectacular overhead kick, followed by Harry Kane's header in the first minute of extra time, sending England through to the quarter-finals of the European Championship. Was it Southgate's strategic masterclass or a stroke of luck? Meanwhile, Spain dispatched Georgia 4-1, setting up a last-eight clash with hosts Germany, while Italy's lethargy came back to bite them as Switzerland brushed past to book their place in the next round. All that and more on this week's Euro edition of Just For Kicks!

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Just like that, we're now down to 16 teams trying their very best to be crowned European champions. Some teams went through with style and gusto, much to the admiration of many, like Austria and Georgia, while some teams slogged their way through, like England. Bob Holmes, Dez Corkhill and Keeshaanan Sundaresan join Kam Raslan to analyse England's abysmal performances so far, and look ahead to the round of 16 of the European Championship, featuring tasty matchups. We unpack the potential permutations of these matches, and more, on another episode of Just For Kicks!

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The Scots huffed and puffed, but a last minute swing of the foot from Hungarian Kevin Csoboth was enough to send Scotland packing from the Euros' Championship. Not without controversy, Scotland had a huge penalty shout waved away when Stuart Armstrong was taken out in the box, which left Steve Clarke fuming on the touchline & in the tunnel. However, their tournament stats are damning - managing to secure only one point, with no shots on target in three out of the six halves played, scoring just two goals. One of which was an unusual own goal. Maybe next time.

Elsewhere, Portugal put three in the Turkish net as Os Navegadores look to secure the top spot in Group F with one game remaining v Czechia. Speaking of the Czechs, a Patrik Schick goal cancelled out Georgian Georges Mikautadze's first-half penalty in what was an end-to-end affair in Hamburg. We review all that and more on this Euros edition of JFK.

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The second round of the group matches in the European Championship is currently underway and results are getting more interesting. Tournament favourites England stumbled against Denmark with a humbling 1-1 draw, and that result has gotten a lot of people talking about tactics, player selection and many more. We join in on the conversation to predict England's chances moving forward. Spain, meanwhile, showed their pedigree by dominating Italy and topping their tough group along the way. We dissect these matches, and look ahead to more football this weekend, on this special episode of Just For Kicks!

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As promised, Kam Raslan and the pundits are back, just in time for the beginning of the long awaited football tournament in Germany, EURO 2024! We preview the curtain raiser, featuring the host, Germany against Scotland, as well as the rest of the tournament, looking at the nations competing and the squads that they've picked! Who will shine and who will flatter to deceive? Tune in to hear our take, ahead of the month-long tournament, only on Just For Kicks!

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It's not meant to be for Bayer Leverkusen and Xabi Alonso, as the team stumbled at the final hurdle, losing against a highly impressive Atalanta in the Europa League Final. That did not take away from the club's achievements this season, though. Our pundits react to that match, and look ahead to the remaining crucial matches of the season, including the finals of the FA Cup, UEFA Champions League and the Championship Play-off. Then, it's a wrap up of the season, with the pundits naming some of their favourite signings, moments and matches of the season. We'll be away for a short break and return for EURO 2024!

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Was it ever in doubt? On the final day of the Premier League season, Manchester City clinched the title - and record fourth consecutive one - with a victory over West Ham, edging out Arsenal who came close again for the second season in a row. Liverpool gave Jurgen Klopp a winning farewell, beating Wolves 2-0, while Tottenham secured fifth place and Europa League qualification with a 3-0 win over Sheffield United. Chelsea also won 2-1 against Bournemouth, ensuring a Europa League spot. Elsewhere, Crystal Palace thrashed Aston Villa 5-0, and Newcastle secured seventh place by defeating Brentford 4-2. Manchester United won 2-0 against Brighton, needing an FA Cup win to qualify for Europe. All that, plus local football and European wrap-ups, here on this episode of Just For Kicks.

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This is it! It's the last weekend of the English Premier League Season 2023/24, and we have a few things yet to be settled. At the summit, Man City is now ahead after winning their game-in-hand against Tottenham Hotspurs, and all they need to do now is win their home game against West Ham, to be crowned champions for the fourth time in a row. Arsenal, meanwhile, need to also make sure they win their home game against Everton to have a fighting chance should City slip up. It'll be a nervy final day for Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta. Elsewhere, there is one European spot that is still unsettled between Man Utd and Newcastle, and down at the bottom, Luton is likely to join Burnley and Sheffield United back to the Championship. Our pundits give their thoughts on these matches and pay tribute to Jurgen Klopp ahead of his last match as the Liverpool manager, only on another exciting episode of Just For Kicks!

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The race for the Premier League title would go down to its last day! Arsenal & Manchester City have no space for error - would it be a fifth title in six seasons for Pep Guardiola's men or a historic first in over 21 years for the Gunners? Before that though, the guys dissect the midweek clash in North London, as Spurs look to put City on the backfoot while the race for European spots heat up with Aston Villa taking on Liverpool. All that, plus much more, on this episode of Just For Kicks.

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We’re down to the wire now, and Matchday 37 of the Premier League is serving potentially another great weekend of football. Arsenal is gunning down for the title, and on their way is their great rival from Manchester, the Red Devils. But with United playing poor football now, will this be a formality for the Gunners, as they continue putting pressure on Manchester City ahead of City’s game-in-hand against Spurs? But before that, City does have a tricky tie against Fulham that they have to worry about first. As always, our pundits give their thoughts on this weekend’s matches, as well as react to the midweek European games that saw Borussia Dortmund, Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Atalanta, Olympiakos and Fiorentina making it to the finals of their respective competitions. All these, as well as the preview of the Championship Play-Offs and the maiden weekend of the Malaysian Super League, only on another enticing episode of Just For Kicks!

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In an exciting GW36, Spurs failed to keep a resurgent Liverpool at bay losing 4-2 at Anfield with Salah & Elliot impressing. Might be a little too late for a title-charge from the Reds, but a right step in Klopp's final chapter at Merseyside. Elsewhere, Arsenal holds a slender one-point lead at the top with a 3-0 win over Bournemouth but Man City responded with an emphatic 5-0 vs Wolves. Newcastle United are staking a claim for Spurs' place in the table after an 1-4 away victory over Burnley, while Aston Villa surprisingly lost 1-0 to Brighton. All that plus news from around the continent on this episode of Just For Kicks.

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It's squeaky bum time in the Champions League (and elsewhere too), with European giants vying for spots in the final at the Wembley Stadium. Bayern Munich and Real Madrid played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena, while Borussia Dortmund eked out a 1-0 slender lead against PSG. Who will make it to the final with all these ties nicely poised? Bob and Keesh share their thoughts on these matches, as well as what happened in the Europa and Conference League. Then, they turn their attention to the Premier League, where there is a lot of unfinished business, as well as the Championship, only on another insightful episode of Just For Kicks!

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North London is bright RED, as the race for the league title heats up - Arsenal had a shaky second half at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium barely getting all three points winning 4-2 vs Tottenham Hotspurs. Manchester City then responded with an emphatic 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest to remain one point behind Arsenal with a game in hand. Liverpool, Manchester United & Chelsea had to share the spoils after draws while Sheffield United will be returning to the Championship next season after a 5-1 trashing in the hands of Newcastle. All that, plus European & Championships talks here on this episode of Just For Kicks.

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The stage is set for Arsenal to maintain their lead at the top of the table, as the title race hots up! Arteta's men demolished hopeless Chelsea earlier in the week ahead of what could prove to be one of the biggest North London Derbies ever. Can Ange and his boys spoil the party at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium? Hot on their heels are Man City, who made light work of Brighton, with Phil Foden continuing to shine. Liverpool meanwhile, stumbled against gritty Everton in Klopp's last Merseyside derby earlier this week. Can they pick up the pieces and go again, hoping for the rest to slip up? Our pundits share their thoughts on all these, including that controversial Nottingham Forest tweet, only on Just For Kicks!

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Manchester reunite for the FA Cup finals for the second-time back to back as the blue side of the city breezed past Chelsea in the semi finals while the red half had to dig deep to overcome the mighty Coventry in a penalty shootout after a topsy-turvy 3-3 draw. Elsewhere, Everton kept their survival hopes alive with a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest, while Liverpool beat Fulham 3-1 in a vital win. Arsenal once again claimed top spot in the PL with a 2-0 win over Wolves, in what might be a title-race that goes down to the final round of fixtures. The gang also dissects the current phase of European competitions, and rounds off the episode with a special guest, Keith Gillespie who will be in town for the upcoming Battle of the Reds exhibition match.

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As the dust settles, Aston Villa is now the sole team representing the English Premier League in European competition, with Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool and West Ham leaving their respective competitions this week. What does this mean for the English Premier League, dubbed "the best league in the world" by many? Our pundits give their take on that, and react to the midweek Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League matches, as well as look ahead to the FA Cup Semi-Finals. All these, and more, only on another episode of Just For Kicks!

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With 6 games left, the chase for the English Premier League title took another exciting turn as both Arsenal and Liverpool lost against Aston Villa and Crystal Palace respectively. Unai Emery enjoyed a great return to the Emirates as his Villa team showed grit to strengthen their claim for the fourth spot. Arsenal, meanwhile, showed shades of what happened at the end of last season. Liverpool, meanwhile, continued their profligacy in front of goal, this time to great detriment, as they couldn’t recover from an early Eze goal. Is this the end for both teams, especially as City showed their usual end-of-season form against Luton? Our pundits dissect these matches, and more, including Bayer Leverkusen’s epic achievement as the new Bundesliga champions, only on another exciting episode of Just For Kicks!

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In an unexpected turn of events, Gianluca Scamacca, previously considered a flop at West Ham, delivered a stunning performance by scoring two brilliant goals, leading Atalanta to a remarkable 3-0 victory over Liverpool in the UEFA Europa League Quarter-finals. This unexpected upset put a significant dent in Jurgen Klopp's farewell celebration. The question arises: could the return leg witness a comeback akin to the memorable 2004/2005 UEFA Champions League finals? Meanwhile, in another thrilling match, Real Madrid found themselves conceding three goals at home against Manchester City in a captivating 3-3 draw at the Bernabeu. On the other hand, Harry Kane's much-anticipated return to North London didn't unfold as planned with Bayern Munich settling for a 2-2 draw against Arsenal. All that plus more on this episode of Just For Kicks.

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Advantage Arsenal, as the Gunners move to the top of the league after Liverpool had to rescue a point after Mo Salah's penalty made it 2-2 at Old Trafford. Still in the thick of things for both Jurgen Klopp & Pep Guardiola and a mere point separates the top three with seven games to go. Elsewhere, Spurs are making a late surge up the standings after defeating Nottingham Forest 3-1 while a Dominic Calvert Levin goal gave Everton a 1-0 win over relegation contender Burnley. All that, and more - plus midweek Champions League previews - on this episode of Just For Kicks.

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The Clown Derby (as dubbed by one of our pundits in the previous show) turned out to be a fantastic match as Chelsea edged Man Utd at the very last minute in a topsy-turvy encounter. Will this spark a change in fortune for Chelsea? Can Man Utd bounce back and produce a repeat of their FA Cup heroics against Liverpool this weekend? Tune in as our pundits share their reactions to the midweek matches, as well as look ahead to another packed weekend featuring blockbuster matches, including Tottenham vs Nottingham, Brighton vs Arsenal and more. Only on another exciting episode of Just For Kicks!

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After two back to back defeats to Oman, the landscape of football in Malaysia was shaken over the weekend amidst speculation of national team coach Kim Pan-Gon's resignation & circulation of a poison pen letter that hurled serious allegations, exposing issues related to the leadership and management of Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). We dissect the storm that's currently shaking the pillars of local football. After that, onto usual programming as the Manchester City & Arsenal tie failed to live up to the hype, ending in a goalless draw at the Etihad while goals galore at St James Park in a crazy comeback for Eddie Howe's men, coming back from two goals down, wielding the axe on West Ham to take the match 4-3. Elsewhere, Liverpool climbed to the pinnacle of the PL with a 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, while captain Son Heung-Min made the difference - giving Tottenham Hotspurs all three points with a 2-1 win over Luton Town. We also unofficially, officially, crown Bayer Leverkusen champions of the Bundesliga while consoling Harry Kane whose Bayern team got outplayed by BVB in the Der Klassiker. All that and more on Just For Kicks.

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After two back to back defeats to Oman, the landscape of football in Malaysia was shaken over the weekend amidst speculation of national team coach Kim Pan-Gon's resignation & circulation of a poison pen letter that hurled serious allegations, exposing issues related to the leadership and management of Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). We dissect the storm that's currently shaking the pillars of local football. After that, onto usual programming as the Manchester City & Arsenal tie failed to live up to the hype, ending in a goalless draw at the Etihad while goals galore at St James Park in a crazy comeback for Eddie Howe's men, coming back from two goals down, wielding the axe on West Ham to take the match 4-3. Elsewhere, Liverpool climbed to the pinnacle of the PL with a 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, while captain Son Heung-Min made the difference - giving Tottenham Hotspurs all three points with a 2-1 win over Luton Town. We also unofficially, officially, crown Bayer Leverkusen champions of the Bundesliga while consoling Harry Kane whose Bayern team got outplayed by BVB in the Der Klassiker. All that and more on Just For Kicks.

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Malaysia's subpar performance against Oman at the Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil earlier in the week became Kam's and the pundit's main talking point in this episode, with Kam Raslan making his maiden appearance at our national stadium to watch Harimau Malaya play. It was not the result that we wanted, and the pundits dissected what went wrong. Afterwards, they also reacted to other international matches, including Euro 2024 playoffs that saw war-torn Ukraine making it to the tournament, and Wales post-Gareth Bale falling short. Once the dust has settled, it's back to the English Premier League, with Arsenal's visit to the Etihad to face Man City their main focus. Can Arsenal do it this time around, against a Man City side that still looks a bit off, according to our pundits? Tune in to hear their take on this match, and others, only on Just For Kicks!

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We set our sights on the 2026 World Cup / 2027 Asia Cup qualifiers where Malaysia went down fighting 2-0 to Oman in Muscat. Will Kim Pan Gon's men pick themselves up and exact revenge against the world #80 in the upcoming reverse tie in Bukit Jalil? Elsewhere, we talk international friendlies as 17-year-old Endrick proved that Real Madrid made the right gamble by taking a chance on him when he knocked in the match's solidarity goal vs England at Wembley. Toni Kross returned as Germany won away convincingly at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais vs 2022 WC finalists France. All that plus EPL and MFL chats here on Just For Kicks.

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Nottingham Forest became the latest club to be handed points deduction for their failure to comply with the Profit and Sustainability Rules by the Premier League. Forest fan and our longstanding pundit Bob Holmes shares his thoughts on the verdict, and whether the club will survive this moving forward. Elsewhere, it's the international break, and so Bob, Dez and Kam look forward to some international games, including England's friendly against Brazil. They also responded to Malaysia's loss against Oman in the World Cup qualifiers. All these, and more, on another episode of Just For Kicks!

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A last-minute strike by Amad Diallo was enough to book Man United into the FA Cup semi-finals in what was a thrilling 4-3 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford. Liverpool looked well on course to be the victors after controlling a majority of the match, however Erik Ten Hag's acute substitutions swung the game the other way in the dying minutes. No quadruple for Jurgen Klopp's farewell tour, however a treble is still very much on the cards. Elsewhere, City also advanced to the semis with a win vs Newcastle, while two youngsters in the form of Chukwuemeka & Madueke scored late to gift Chelsea a Wembley outing. Coventry City rose above expectations to knock Wolves out of the competition, setting up a true underdog story in the last four. Magic of the FA Cup. All that, plus EPL & Champs League chats on this episode of Just For Kicks.

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It's another FA Cup weekend, with tantalising ties as we head to the quarter final stage of the competition. All eyes will be at Old Trafford this weekend for the tie of the round though, as Manchester United host Liverpool. The Reds' emerging starlet Conor Bradley said that the club wants to win "every trophy possible" for departing manager, Jurgen Klopp, and after their exhilarating performance against Sparta Prague in the Europa League, you wouldn't bet against them dismantling an erratic Manchester United side. Our pundits share their thoughts on this match after reacting to the midweek European matches, as well as preview selected Premier League matches, and more, only on another enticing episode of Just For Kicks!

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The final premier league Klopp v Guardiola tie ended up with spoils shared in a thrilling game, as a Alexis Mac Allister penalty sealed a point cancelling out John Stones' opener. That draw leaves Arsenal at the top of the summit after battling to win 2-1 v Brentford. All eyes now on the 31st of March as Arsenal visit Man City at the Etihad, to open another chapter in this season's enthralling title race with ten games to go. Elsewhere, two penalties gave a apathetic Man United side three points v Everton while Spurs emphatically put four past Aston Villa at Villa Park. All that, plus much more, here on Just For Kicks.

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Anfield is the place to be this weekend as Liverpool host their title rival, Manchester City. Will the Kop make it a memorable occasion as Klopp faces his biggest rival one last time in this legendary stadium, hoping for a win to stretch the gap? Or will Pep and his boys break their Anfield hoodoo? Our pundits share their thoughts on this scintillating clash, as well as other exciting matches, including Manchester United vs Everton, Aston Villa vs Spurs and Chelsea vs Newcastle, only on Just For Kicks!

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As expected, Manchester City brushed aside Man United in the derby, despite trailing at half time, thanks to Phil Foden's brilliant showing in the second half. Is this the beginning of the end for Ten Hag, considering how meek his team has been this season? Our pundits share their thoughts on this, dissect Liverpool's controversial win against Nottingham Forest, as well as review the other matches that happened over the weekend. All these, and many more, including a quick look at Bundesliga, only on Just For Kicks!

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Both the Manchester clubs won their midweek FA Cup matches ahead of this weekend's explosive derby. But as usual, Manchester City steamrolled their opponent, with Erling Haaland back on the scoring sheet with a five-star performance, while Man Utd laboured against Nottingham Forest with another sub par showing. Based on those results, the outcome should be straightforward enough, but will that really be the case, especially when you take into factor the common cliche in football - "form goes out the window"? Our pundits look ahead to the Manchester Derby, the other weekend's matches, and many more, including a trip down memory lane, on another exciting episode of Just For Kicks!

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More than alright, in fact. An injury-hit Liverpool side had to field a bunch of raw talent led by talismanic skipper Virgil Van Dijk who scored the winner in extra-time to claim the Carabao Cup vs Chelsea. The only team in history to win it 10-times & first trophy following Jurgen Klopp’s bombshell announcement earlier this month. The first for the quadruple chasing Liverpool? Also, the gang reviews the Premier League action over the weekend - a last minute strike from Alex Iwobi handed Fulham their first victory at Old Trafford since 2003, while Arsenal emphatically beat Newcastle 4-1. All that and more, on this week's episode of Just For Kicks.

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Just For Kicks look forward to the first cup final of the season, as rejuvenated (?) Chelsea face injury-hit Liverpool in the Carabao Cup Final on Sunday. Can Chelsea stop Liverpool's great momentum, or will the Reds bring home the first silverware of the season to Anfield comfortably? Our pundits predict the outcome of this match, as well as share their thoughts on the midweek Champions League matches that saw Arsenal losing against Porto, and Inter Milan taking a slender lead against Atletico Madrid. We also look forward to the weekend's other matches in the Premier League, including Bob's Nottingham Forest vs Gogulan's Aston Villa, and Manchester United hosting Fulham at Old Trafford. All these, and many more, only on another episode of Just For Kicks!!!

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Advantage Arsenal & Liverpool, as Man City came from behind to salvage a point vs Chelsea at home leaving the champions in third, four points behind leaders Liverpool. In the entertaining affair, Pochettino will be encouraged by his side's resilient performance while on the flipside, Pep must be rueing what is two MASSIVE points lost in the title race. Elsewhere, two-goal hero Rasmus Højlund makes history as the youngest player to score in six successive league games - beating the record of Newcastle's Joe Willock - in a nervy 2-1 away win at Luton Town. Wolves scored two on their London visit, as Nuno's men took all three points from the Tottenham Hotspur stadium as a Joao Gomes brace earned a 2-1 win. That and more, including an update on Series A, on this week's episode of Just For Kicks.

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Champions League returned with the usual suspects (except Bayern Munich) doing well. City and PSG won against Copenhagen and Real Sociedad, while Real Madrid got a slim lead against RB Leipzig. We review these matches and look ahead to another exciting weekend of football, with Chelsea's trip to the Etihad being the standout fixture. Which Chelsea will show up against Pep's Man City that's raring to go again now with Haaland and De Bruyne back in full swing? Our pundits share their thoughts on this match, and more, only on Just For Kicks!

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Champions League returned with the usual suspects (except Bayern Munich) doing well. City and PSG won against Copenhagen and Real Sociedad, while Real Madrid got a slim lead against RB Leipzig. We review these matches and look ahead to another exciting weekend of football, with Chelsea's trip to the Etihad being the standout fixture. Which Chelsea will show up against Pep's Man City that's raring to go again now with Haaland and De Bruyne back in full swing? Our pundits share their thoughts on this match, and more, only on Just For Kicks!

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The eventful and exciting AFC Asian Cup is coming to an end with a final not expected by many. Jordan started the tournament by demolishing Malaysia, and after a topsy turvy tournament, they've now made it all the way to the final. In their way is the host, Qatar. Despite being the defending Asian champion, their showing in the 2022 World Cup was pretty underwhelming. Will this be a Qatartic redemption for The Maroons? Or will Jordan complete the fairy tale narrative as the ultimate dark horse? We look ahead to this match, as well as our usual serving of the English game - from the FA Cup Replay that happened midweek to the Premier League action this weekend. All these, and more, including a quick conversation about the possibility of blue cards and sin bins being introduced to the beautiful game, only on another episode of Just For Kicks! Happy Chinese New Year!!!

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Arsenal closed the gap to two points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool after securing a deserved 3-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium. Goals from Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Leandro Trossard gave Arteta's men three points while Liverpool struggled for much of the match. This result is Liverpool's second league loss of the season and their first since September. Elsewhere, Wolves leapfrogged Chelsea in the table, as a Matheus Cunha away hattrick sunk Chelsea 4-2 while Manchester United overcame West Ham 3-0 at home. All that, plus Asian Cup updates, here on this episode of Just For Kicks.

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The winter break is over and the Premier League is back to its full pomp, with exciting midweek matches to make up for a very quiet January transfer window. Liverpool thrashed Chelsea at Anfield to keep their title aspirations on track, with Arsenal and Man City winning as well to keep the pressure on the Reds. 18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo was Man United's hero in a 4-3 win against Wolves, while Spurs came from behind to beat Brentford. We review all these matches, and look ahead to another packed weekend of football that includes a top-of-the-table clash between Liverpool and Arsenal. All these, and more, including a look at the quarter final stages of AFC Asian Cup, only on Just For Kicks!

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End of an era. After nine years of heavy-metal football, Liverpool FC legend Jurgen Klopp abruptly announced that at the end of the upcoming season, the German will leave Merseyside with the league leaders having a huge void to fill in the dugout.While only time will tell if Xabi-ball is on its way to England, we reminisce over the memories he's engineered with the Reds while diving into what the future holds. Also, FA Cup fourth round reviews where a late City goal knocked Spurs out of the competition, while Manchester United (barely) scraped through League two side Newport County away 4-2. We preview the mid-week EPL fixtures and more, here on Just For Kicks.

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Harimau Malaya battled against the odds and the narrative in their last match at the Asian Cup to claim a very credible 3-3 draw against South Korea. Our pundits react to that epic match and ponder what could have been, and what could be improved further in the future. Then, it's back to English football, with a look back at the Carabao Cup Semi Final matches that saw Liverpool and Chelsea booking their place in the final, as well as a look ahead to the 4th Round of the FA Cup. All these, and many more, only on Just For Kicks!

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Though mathematically possible to progress, the mission in Doha got a lot harder for Harimau Malaya as a last-minute strike was enough to give Bahrain a one-nil win in the cagey encounter. South Korea next on the 25th of January to round off the group stages, will Kim Pan Gon's men make an impression? Elsewhere, Arsenal rout Crystal Palace for five while a returning Ivan Toney inspired Brentford to a 3-2 win over Forest. All that, plus EFL semis & AFCON previews, here on Just For Kicks.

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Can Harimau Malaya salvage their AFC Asian Cup campaign against Bahrain this weekend, after a poor showing against Jordan in their first group game? The pundits dissect what went wrong the other day and predict whether they're able to turn things around this weekend. They also reacted to the midweek cup matches, as well as another financial fair play controversy involving Everton (again) and Nottingham Forest. All these, and many more, including the usual EPL previews, only on Just For Kicks!

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After 42 long years, Malaysia goes into Qatar in the Asian Cup as big underdogs as the third-lowest wanked nation at the tournament. With qualification to the knock-out stages a target, how far will Harimau Malaya go? Also, we review the pulsating 2-2 draw vs Spurs at Old Trafford with both sides cancelling each other out, while Manchester City edged out Newcastle United in the oil derby 3-2. After we preview the FA Cup and set our sights on AFCON, here on Just For Kicks.

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The football world lost two of its iconic artists this week, in the form of Germany great Franz Beckenbauer & Brazilian legend Mário Zagallo. The pundits start the show by paying tribute to these two great individuals that have graced the game and left a lasting legacy to the way the beautiful game is played and understood. After that, it's back to business, with a review of the mid-week Carabao Cup semi-final matches, which saw Michael Carrick's Middlesbrough taking a slender lead against wasteful Chelsea, and Liverpool edging past Fulham. Then it's time to look ahead to some matches in the English Premier League, including Everton vs Aston Villa, Newcastle vs Man City, and Man Utd vs Spurs. And with Dez already in Qatar, we also preview the AFC Asian Cup, that's set to kick off this weekend! All these, and many more, only on Just For Kicks!

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The competition where anything and everything will happen returned for the third round ties with a with the highlight being Liverpool visit to Arsenal where Klopp's men pulled out a precious 2-0 victory courtesy of a Jacob Kiwior own goal and a last minute Luis Diaz strike. The magic also continued at the Tyne-Wear derby where a hopeful Sunderland was humbled 3-0 by Newcastle United, while ruthless Chelsea put four past two-time winners Preston North End. Spurs on the other hand lacked the bite but progress thanks to a thunderous strike by Pedro Porro while Manchester City welcomed Kevin De Bruyne back as he inspired the Cityzens to a five-nil win over Huddersfield Town. All that and much more, on Just For Kicks.

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English football welcomes 2024 with the 3rd round of the FA Cup! Arsenal hosts Liverpool in the biggest tie of the round, but the romantics would keep an eye on the Tyne-Wear derby between Sunderland and Newcastle, as well as a potential banana skin in the form of Wigan vs Man Utd. The pundits give their thoughts on these matches, and pay a quick visit to the Championship to see what's happening there, as well as look ahead to the AFC Asian Cup in the 2024 edition of Just For Kicks!

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Just like Santa, the English Premier League truly delivered on their festive fixtures, with great results and surprises galore! Nottingham Forest surprised the Newcastle faithful at St. James' Park, with their old boy Chris Wood returning to haunt them with a hat-trick. Elsewhere, Man United came back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 against surprise title contender, Aston Villa. Wolves demolished Brentford away from home, while Brighton terrorised Spurs with a commanding display. Last but not least, West Ham came to the Emirates and showed their old boy, Declan Rice what he's missing. And that's just the first half of an awesome week of football, as we have the end-of-the-year weekend to look forward to as well! Our pundits share their thoughts on all these matches, and look ahead to the weekend, and next year, only on Just For Kicks! Happy New Year!!!

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Jurgen Klopp has criticised the Anfield faithful for the flat atmosphere against Man Utd and West Ham recently. Will the Liverpool crowd respond to that, especially as they welcome top-of-the-table Arsenal this weekend to Anfield? Elsewhere, the pre-Christmas fixtures also see Tottenham hosting in-form Everton, who's making light of the points deduction that they received recently, and David Moyes's West Ham hosting dire Man Utd. Our pundits talk through all these fixtures, as well as another update involving the European Super League, and more, only on this special episode of Just For Kicks!

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The title race heats up as the lead is exchanged once again, with Arsenal this time taking the top spot after GW17 taking all three points in a 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, while a goal-less affair at Anfield v Manchester United demoted Liverpool to second. Elsewhere, points was also dropped for Pep Guardiola as a valiant 2-2 comeback from Crystal Palace was a damming outcome for Manchester City who are already in a poor run of form recently. Optimism arising at Chelsea as they returned to winning ways with a hard-fought victory v Sheffield United, while Everton climbed out of the relegation zone with a precious three points away to Burnley.

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Man Utd's season went from bad to worse, as they were dumped out of the Champions League and Europe after losing at home to Bayern Munich. Their next match is away to Liverpool at Anfield, so it doesn't look like things will get much better after this. What else can Man Utd do to stop the rot? Our pundits dissect the malaise happening at Old Trafford, as well as the struggles (and successes) of other clubs, only on Just For Kicks!

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Despite battling against all odds, Sean Dyche's Everton are showing the world that the points deduction that they suffered recently are not affecting them. Chelsea became their latest victim, losing 2-0 at Goodison Park. Will they comfortably survive this season, and how high can they finish? Elsewhere, Bournemouth recorded a historic victory at Old Trafford, shaming Man Utd along the way with a convincing 3-0 victory. Which Man Utd will show up against Bayern Munich in the Champions League midweek? We talk about all these, and more, including the possibility of VAR coming to the local game next season, only on Just For Kicks!

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'Tis the season of giving, and indeed the football season has started to give us excitements like we’ve never seen before! Man City has flipped the script, as they went four matches without a win, culminating in a poor performance away against Aston Villa mid-week. Will they be able to bounce back this weekend or will the malaise continue? After claiming that famous win against City, can Unai Emery and his boys repeat that performance against high flying Arsenal? Elsewhere, Man United bounced back from their defeat away to Newcastle with a spirited performance against Chelsea, while Newcastle failed to follow up that impressive win against Man Utd with a loss against Everton. Like we said, the season is beginning to get good, just as the festive season is upon us. Will it be the same this weekend? Our pundits look back and look ahead to Matchday 16 of the English Premier League, only on Just For Kicks!

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Plenty of goals in Matchweek 14 of the English Premier League as Man City, Spurs, Liverpool, Chelsea and even Burnley (finally!) score at least three goals in their respective matches. City dropped points at home after a spirited comeback by Ange Postecoglu's Spurs squad, levelling the game late at Etihad. Eddie Howe's Newcastle continued their strong form at home, brushing aside a Man Utd side looking rather out of sorts, meanwhile in London 10-men Chelsea got away with a 3-2 win over Brighton. Arsenal continued their quest for the league title with a solid win over Wolves, while chaotic Liverpool saved themselves embarrassment at home, clawing back to beat Fulham at Anfield. Our pundits also look ahead to the Malaysia Cup Finals this Friday, as defending champions Johor Darul Ta'zim take on Terengganu. All that and more, on Just For Kicks.

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Once again, the Etihad is the main venue to be at this weekend as Man City welcome Ange's Tottenham. Spurs have a decent track record against City these past few seasons, and they will surely hope that that record continues as they look to stop their winless run, after a scintillating start to the season. Elsewhere, wounded Newcastle host Man United, with both teams suffering defeats in their Champions League matches midweek. Which team will redeem themselves? We preview these matches, and more, only on Just For Kicks!

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In the match of the week at the Etihad, a 20 yard strike from Trent Alexander-Arnold was enough to save a point v Manchester City, as Liverpool ended City's 23-game winning streak at home. Elsewhere, a raging Goodison Park wasn't enough as Manchester United scored three to turn the boos into blues for Everton, while classy Newcastle trashed 10-men Chelsea 4-1 at St James’ Park. Aston Villa moved up into fourth after coming back from a goal down to take all three points away from Spurs, with Brighton coming out the victors in a nail-biting 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest. All that and more on Just For Kicks.

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The Premier League resumes with another potential banger! Manchester City welcome Liverpool at the Etihad, looking to get their slightly erratic season on track again, perhaps with a commanding performance and a win? But as previous seasons have proven to us, Liverpool will not make it easy. In fact, they might snatch a win, according to one of our pundits! Regardless, it promises to be another cracker! Elsewhere, Spurs host Aston Villa, looking to stop their back-to-back defeat, but will Aston Villa spoil that? Our pundits share their thoughts on these matches, and more, only on Just For Kicks!

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After barely avoiding relegation last season, the Toffees' season has dramatically took a turn for the worse with the Premier League wielding the hammer on Everton - who has been found to have breached their Financial Fair Play rules, and have been served an immediate ten-point deduction, which roots them second to last in the table. Justified? Would crosshairs be aimed at the likes of Manchester City & Chelsea next? After that, a review of EURO 24 qualifications plus World Cup qualifiers from AFC & CONMEBOL, on this international packed edition of Just For Kicks.

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It was a thrilling end to Harimau Malaya's World Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan as they came back from 1-3 down in the 72nd minute to win 4-3! Just For Kicks starts the show by reviewing that thrilling victory, before going through other international matches across Europe. There's also a mid-season mini review of how the teams across the EPL have been performing so far. All these, and more, only on Just For Kicks!

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Chelsea will be hosting Man City, buoyed by their (big) win against Spurs last Monday. But can Pochettino's men stop the Man City juggernaut, especially with Jeremy Doku in scintillating form and Haaland back scoring? Which shade of blue will win? Our pundits give their thoughts, in between multiple rants on controversies involving VAR over the past week, as well as reviews of some European matches. All these, and more, only on Just For Kicks!

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VAR strikes again as an Anthony Gordan strike was enough to inflict Arsenal's first defeat of the campaign in a thrilling clash on Tyneside. Controversy spread its wings to London as well, as a Scott McTominay opener was canceled out only to see a last-minute Bruno Fernandes goal to seal a much needed win for Manchester United over Fulham. Elsewhere, two points lost for Liverpool with one gained for Luton Town as an emotional goal from Luiz Diaz rescued a draw for Jurgen Klopp's men, while it was business as usual for the Cityzens easing past Bournemouth with an emphatic 6-1 scoreline. All that, plus picks from Europe, here on Just For Kicks.

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There's an array of matches over the weekend, but we're setting our sights on Brentford vs West Ham as the one to watch. Mainly because it's going to be close between these two London clubs. Who will win? Tune in to the show as our pundits give their thoughts on this weekend's Premier League matches, including the must-win game for Manchester United against Fulham, as well as a quick look at the European leagues. Only on Just For Kicks!

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In the match of the week, Pep's men dominated proceedings as Manchester City swept away Manchester United at Old Trafford winning 3-0 with Erling Haaland scoring a brace. Spurs in the meantime, stay top of the table with a resounding 2-0 win over Crystal Palace while Liverpool extend their winning home run to seven matches beating Nottingham Forest 3-0. Arsenal takes three points putting five goals past Sheffield United with Eddie Nketiah scoring a hat trick, however spoils were shared with Wolves 2 - 2 Newcastle. All that, plus European picks, here on Just For Kicks.

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It's the Manchester derby this weekend, and with both City and United winning their mid-week Champions League matches, who will come out on top? Join the pundits as they share their predictions for that game and other Premier League matches. They also give their thoughts on the midweek European games, as well as respond to news of Sandro Tonali being banned from football for 10 months after breaching betting rules, and Everton's potential off-field issues. All these, including a quick look ahead to El Clasico and the Malaysia Super League, only on Just For Kicks!

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All's even at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea squandered a two goal lead as Arsenal staged a dramatic comeback to steal a point from as the sides drew 2-2. Manchester City on the other hand returned to the summit of the league table beating top-four hopefuls Brighton and Hove Albion 2-1 while the other side of Manchester also secured maximum points with a sensational Diogo Dalot strike as Ten Hag's men claimed victory over Sheffield United by the same scoreline. In a heated Merseyside derby, Mo Salah's brace proved to be the difference in the tense affair marred by poor officiating. That and so much more - including Champions League previews on this episode of Just For Kicks.

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What a weekend of football to look forward to after the international break! Liverpool vs Everton is the first game on the agenda, pitting Klopp's men that are doing well at the moment against Dyche's struggling Toffees. Will there be a surprise in the 243rd Merseyside Derby? Elsewhere, Chelsea hosts Arsenal, looking to build up the slow momentum that they currently have early in the season. In between all that, Man City welcomes De Zerbi's Brighton to the Etihad. Is this going to be an audition for De Zerbi, as talks of him replacing Guardiola as future Man City boss started appearing in the media? Only one way to find out. All these, and more, only on another entertaining episode of Just For Kicks!

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It's the international break, but our pundits get no breaks as we roundup the highlight ties of the weekend. In the European qualifiers, France held on to a 2-1 win over a young Dutch squad while Spain overcame Haaland's Norway through a solitary Gavi goal. Wales scored a massive coup winning against 2022 World Cup semi-finalist Croatia & its 200 caps for CR7, as he skippered his Portugal side to victory vs Slovakia. All that and more on this episode of Just For Kicks.

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For fans of club football, international breaks can be insufferable, but that's not the case for our football-mad pundits, as they continue our coverage of The Beautiful Game by focusing on EURO 2024 qualifiers, World Cup qualifiers for Asia, some international friendlies, and of course, the Pesta Bola Merdeka. The folks also go on a slightly different tangent, responding to some developments that are happening in the world of football, as well as some interesting, topical conversations! All these, and more, only on Just For Kicks!

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In a tightly contested affair, Nathan Ake's deflection off a late Gabriel Martinelli strike was enough to give the Gunners all three points, as the student gets one of the teacher in the 1-0 Arsenal win against the reigning champions Manchester City. Losing back to back for the first time since 2016, does this signal a new dawn in english football - or will the script be the same with this loss just being another minor blip in City's title charge? Elsewhere, two injury time goals from Scott Mctominay nicked a much needed win vs Brentford for Erik Ten Hag & Manchester United, while Brighton earned a deserved point at home to Liverpool. All that, plus much much more,o n this episode.

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It was a night to remember for the faithful at St. James' Park as they welcomed the return of Champions League football to the stadium in 20 years with a thumping 4-1 win against Paris Saint-Germain. Our pundits react to that historic night for the Geordies, and respond to the on-going malaise that's happening at Manchester United. Can they bounce back this weekend against Brentford? Or will it be another home nightmare for Erik Ten Hag's men? Elsewhere, will Rodri's absence be felt when Man City take on Arsenal at the Emirates? We look forward to the weekend's matches, and more, only on Just For Kicks!

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VAR strikes again! This time, the 'supposed' victims are Liverpool, who defended bravely and efficiently with nine-men, only to have their hearts broken by a last-minute Joel Matip own goal, losing to Spurs 2-1. Elsewhere, both sides of Manchester failed to pick up points as a solitary Joachim Andersen strike was enough to earn Crystal Palace a 1-0 win at Old Trafford while Wolves shocked the champions Manchester City 2-1. Arsenal on the other hand, ran riot Vitality Stadium winning 4-0 vs Bournemouth while Aston Villa scored six with Ollie Watkins netting a hattrick. That and more, on this episode of Just For Kicks!

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Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the place to be this weekend as Ange and his men welcome Liverpool. Ange-Ball seems to be winning plaudits all over, especially after Spurs' very credible draw against Arsenal in the North London Derby, but will they be able to stop Liverpool, who are also quietly doing well, despite preseason talks of them struggling with a new midfield. Our pundits look ahead to this match, as well as review the midweek Carabao Cup matches and many more, only on Just For Kicks!

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All square in the thrilling battle for north London, GW6's headliners where the match saw Spurs captain Son Hueng Min scoring a double denying Arsenal three points in their own backyard. Elsewhere, a valuable three points for Manchester United at Turf Moor through a solitary goal courtesy of a Bruno Fernandes volley, while Liverpool also got the job done winning 3-1 at home to West Ham. All that, plus results from the continent, here on Just For Kicks.

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North London is the place to be this weekend, as Arsenal hosts Spurs at the Emirates Stadium. Can Arsenal continue their good momentum after dismantling PSV in their return to the UEFA Champions League this week? Or will Ange's revolution at Tottenham proceed without any hiccup against Arteta's men? That's the match of the weekend as our pundits hone in on it and share their thoughts. They also responded to other midweek European matches that happened over the week, including Man Utd's capitulation in Germany and Brighton's sour European debut. All these, and more, including a lot of games on the local and regional front, only on Just For Kicks!

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Gameweek 5 was a real treat, especially if you're NOT a Manchester United fan. A familiar face in the form of Danny Welbeck started the rout at the Theatre of Dreams - as a lackluster Manchester United side fell 1-3 to Brighton & Hove AlbionComebacks galore as Spurs, City, Villa & Liverpool clawed back from being a goal down to gain all three points, while high-spending Chelsea only managed a goal-less draw away at Bournemouth. . All that, plus mid-week European previews, on this episode of Just For Kicks.

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Our football pundits return from the international break raring to get back into the groove of the English Premier League again. But before that, they react to Malaysia's respectable draw against China, Hansi Flick's sacking and the uproar around Harry Maguire. Afterwards, their attention turns to the drama happening in Manchester United and whether this will affect their preparation against Brighton over the weekend. On top of that, they also preview other matches including Liverpool's trip to Wolves and Everton hosting Arsenal. All these, and more, only on Just For Kicks!

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Friendlies in football are almost never friendly are they? We kick off the programme with the tense match Harimau Malaya played in Chengdu where a Faisal Halim strike earned Malaysia a well-fought draw vs China. After that, we discuss the downfall of giants Germany who fell 1-4 to the swords of the Blue Samurai, while a point for England in Group C where they were held to a draw in the Euro Qualifiers to Ukraine. All that and plenty more international action, here on this episode of Just For Kicks!

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It's the first international break of the season, and while some see it as a disruption to the flow of the new season, our pundits soldier on to give you their take on how the Euro Qualifiers will pan out moving forward. The pundits also spent a considerable amount of time this time around to talk about Malaysia's spirited comeback against Syria in the middle of the week, their upcoming chances in future matches, as well as the state of the local game, and whether JDT's dominance in the Malaysian Super League will be beneficial for the future of our game. All these, and more, only on Just For Kicks!

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We kick-off the episode with the nail-biting encounter in North London with Arsenal's victory against Manchester United where stoppage time winners from Declan Rice & Gabriel Jesus sealed all three points for the Gunners. Elsewhere, no red cards this time for Liverpool as they cruised to a 3-0 victory at home to Aston Villa, while the Angeball party continues as Tottenham ran riot at Burnley scoring five goals. All that plus other results over the weekend, here on this edition of Just For Kicks.

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We have reached the squeaky bum time of the summer transfer window, as clubs scramble for last minute deals to strengthen their squads. Kam Raslan and the pundits react to some of the completed deals so far, and preview match week 4. Can Man United finally kickstart their season against Arsenal at the Emirates, or will their stutter continue? Can Man City continue their unbeaten and winning start against Fulham? Will Muhammad Salah stay at Liverpool, despite interest from the Saudi Pro League? Our pundits give their thoughts on these, and more, only on Just For Kicks!

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Even after drawing first blood - coupled with the sending off skipper Virgil Van Dijk in the first half - Eddie Howe's Newcastle couldn't capitalize on a golden opportunity to get one step closer to their lofty ambitions, as impact-substitute Darwin Nunez struck twice late to take all three-points at Tyneside. Elsewhere in another comeback, Manchester United came back from two goals down to claim victory vs Nottingham Forest while the blue side of Manchester survived a late scare vs Sheffield United escaping through a thunderous Rodri strike. Brighton & Hove Albion was brought back down to earth with a home defeat vs West Ham, while title-hopefuls Arsenal encountered their stumble of the season with points shared against Fulham. All that. plus chats JDT conceding three (!), here on this episode of Just For Kicks.

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It's still early in the season, and yet some of the more familiar narratives are taking shape already. Everton's malaise seems to be continuing, and with Dominic Calvert-Lewin out, can they get their season started against Wolves? Elsewhere, can Man United fix their stuttering start against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford? And who will come out on top in the match of the week at St. James' Park between Newcastle and Liverpool? Join our veteran pundits, Bob and Dez, as well as KL City defender, Giancarlo Gallifuoco as they preview this weekend's matches, and more, only on Just For Kicks.

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History was made over the weekend in Australia, as Spainard Olga Carmona's strike was enough to clinch the nation's first Women's World Cup. The first European winners since 2007, the side put on an assured & dominant performance although their opponents & fellow tournaments hopeful England at times threatened to equalize. Alongside dissecting the new World Champion's performance, we also take a look at the weekend's results - new manager bounce for Ange and Spurs in a confident display beating Manchester United 2-0, Chelsea's blues carry on from last season as they fell 3-1 to a resurgent West Ham. Elsewhere, Brighton & Brentford keep up their good run of form with victories, while on the other end Fulham and Everton must be hoping that their luck would change for the better. All that, plus Malaysian football as JDT scores ten, here on this episode of Just For Kicks.

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The early season EPL bonanza continues in Matchday 2 with Newcastle, coming off their emphatic victory against Aston Villa last week visiting Man City at the Etihad Stadium. Will they be able to spoil Man City's homecoming party, after they won the UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla earlier this week? Elsewhere, stuttering Man United will visit Tottenham Hotspurs, looking to perform better after their meek victory against Wolves earlier this week. Can they get a win, or will Ange make his mark in his first home game of the season? All these, and more, including the preview of the Women's World Cup final, only on Just For Kicks!

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The British top-flight is back, as treble-winners Man City picked up where they left off scoring three goals away to Burnley in what turned out to be a bittersweet reunion for ex-City skipper & the Clarets gaffer Vincent Kompany. In the match of the week, a rejuvenated Chelsea & Liverpool took home a point in a tight battle at Stamford Bridge. Elsewhere, Newcastle started their campaign strongly - going to the top of the table with a 5-1 smashing of Aston Villa, while Brighton also laid their claim as potential European dark horses with a 4-1 victory over newcomers (and relegation favorites?) Luton Town. All that, and more - plus coverage of the ongoing WWC and MFL, in this episode.

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Just For Kicks returns with a bang for the 2023/24 season, with host Kam Raslan and pundits Bob Holmes, Gogulan Dorairajoo and Dez Corkhill returning fitter than ever. The Saudi Pro League may be the new destination for some, but Just For Kicks will still be focusing on the good old English Premier League. Ahead of Matchday 1, we provide a brief summary of teams that are competing, their summer purchases and where they'll end up come the end of the season. All these, and more, including a bit of Women's World Cup and Malaysian football, only on Just For Kicks!

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Manchester is blue, England is blue, Europe is SKY BLUE! The JFK pundits assemble for the last time this season as Manchester City wrap up the season finale in Istanbul as treble winners after taking down Inter Milan narrowly 1-0 through a Rodri goal. The quartet also break down the good, bad and ugly of the EPL season that was, picking out standout performers in the EPL, reminiscing on the Qatar World Cup that was, while looking ahead to transfer rumours brewing. All that, plus Malaysian football, on this curtain-closing episode of the season!

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All good things must come to an end, and as we head towards the end of the season, the penultimate episode of Just For Kicks for 2022/23 takes the time to reflect on what proved to be a fantastic and unique season of football. Kam, Gogulan, Bob and Asran start with West Ham’s success in the Europa Conference League, and proceed to look ahead to the UEFA Champions League Final. Will Man City complete their treble? Or will Inter Milan spoil that and salvage some pride for the Serie A? The pundits also continue their review of the remaining teams in EPL, as well as reflect on the 2022 World Cup (remember that?). All these and more, including updates on the local game, on the second last episode of Just For Kicks for this season!

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There are still some (important) matches left, but the Just For Kicks team are starting their first part of their end-of-season review for the 2022/23 EPL season. Join Kam and the pundits as they reflect on how clubs like Arsenal, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Everton have performed throughout the season. In between that, they also discuss Sevilla’s success (again) in the Europa League, as well as look ahead to the FA Cup Final between the red and blue half of Manchester. All these, and more, including Malaysian football, on another exciting episode of Just For Kicks!

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.... and that's a wrap! Manchester City are champions for the third time in a row while we tearfully say goodbye to two giants of the domestic game - Leeds United & Leicester City, who failed to keep their EPL spot and will play EFL Championship football next season. Plenty of intriguing results in GW38 as the gang dissects the 4-4 goal fest between Liverpool & Southampton, Lucas Moura scoring late on with his last touch for Totemham, Newcastle giving up third spot with a 1-1 draw v Chelsea. The quartet also preview the upcoming UEFA Europa finals & FA Cup final and some chat on Malaysian football.

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As the dust settles at the top of the table, with champions crowned and European spots secured for most of the teams, we now turn our attention to the bottom of the table. Leeds United, Everton and Leicester City will be battling for their survival this weekend in the final round of the 2022/2023 English Premier League season. Which clubs will join Southampton in the Championship next season? And which club will get a second chance? The pundits give their predictions, look ahead to the Championship play-off final, as well as kickstart their end-of-season reflections in another exciting episode of Just For Kicks!

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Even without kicking a ball over the weekend, a stumble for Arsenal v Nottingham Forest proved to be the final nail in the coffin for Arteta's men, as Manchester City were confirmed as champions for the third time in a row, stunningly their fifth league title in six seasons. Establishing themselves as one of the most dominant sides in league history, potentially more silverware awaits Pep's men as the two cup finals awaits - a Manchester showdown as they take on United for the FA Cup & a trip to Istanbul where the Cityzens will look to complete the illusive treble with their first ever Champions League. It's also getting tight at the other end of the league table as four clubs are still in danger of the drop with only two games remaining - Everton earned themselves a valuable point with last minute equalizer v Wolves while it's crunch time for Leeds United who failed to push themselves to safety with a 3-1 loss v West Ham. All that and more, discussed on this week's Just For Kicks.

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Newcastle's dream of playing Champions League football might become a reality soon, as they dispatched Brighton, who themselves are chasing their own European aspirations, but have stumbled again, despite conquering Arsenal at the Emirates last weekend. Elsewhere, this season's Champions League final will be an all-blue affair, with Manchester City booking their place in the final after demolishing Real Madrid at a very lively Etihad Stadium. Inter Milan finished the job in the Derby della Madonnina, but will be the underdogs on the 11th of June. The pundits look back to these matches, as well as the Championship play-offs and many more, only on Just For Kicks!

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While not mathematically confirmed, GW36 nudged us closer to crowning this season's champions, and the writing on the wall seems to be that the trophy will remain in the blue half of Manchester - as Pep's side won away 3-0 at Everton and are now just one win away from defending their status as the best team in the country. Arsenal on the other hand, played well but went down 0-3 to Brighton - a result that saw their fleeting title hopes left in tatters. Elsewhere, Manchester United looked to further cement their Champions League spot with a 2-0 win over Wolves keeping pace with third place Newcastle who dropped points with an exciting 2-2 draw with relegation strugglers Leeds United. All those results, and more - including European football previews, here on Just For Kicks.

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It was a crazy day of football at the beginning of the week, with Nottingham Forest winning a thriller against fellow strugglers Southampton 4-3, and Everton producing a counter attacking masterclass to shock Brighton 1-5 at the Amex Stadium. Leicester, meanwhile, was thrashed by Fulham 5-3. So, which teams will go down at the end of the season, as the Premier League relegation battle intensifies? Nottingham Forest supporter Bob Holmes is hoping it won't be his team, but will that be the case? Bob, Gogulan and special guest, KL City defender Giancarlo Gallifuoco join Kam Raslan to discuss this, and more, including the midweek Champions League matches, only on Just For Kicks!

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The gap at the summit of the EPL is now four points, as the Cityzens achieved a 2-1 win over struggling Leeds United - a match in which Manchester City recorded their 10th consecutive victory through an Ilkay Gundogan first half double. With their blistering form and a game in hand over title-rivals Arsenal, is it too soon for Pep's side to be labeled as champions-elect? Speaking of Arsenal, they did their part over the weekend keeping the pressure on with a 2-0 away win vs Newcastle in an intense top of the table clash. Meanwhile, Manchester United went down to West Ham 1-0 throwing their top 4 chances in jeopardy as in the rearview mirror are Liverpool fast chasing Champions League football, winning 1-0 with an early Mo Salah goal vs Brentford. All that, and more - plus UEFA Champions League semi-finals preview, only here on Just For Kicks.

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We all thought it wouldn't happen, but it's true - Sam Allardyce has made a return to the Premier League in 2023, replacing the sacked Javi Gracia at Elland Road. Will he be able to keep Leeds in the Premier League? We'll find out soon enough, as the relegation battle continues to be unpredictable as we head to the business end of the season. Elsewhere, has Man Utd opened the door for Liverpool to pip them to the 4th spot, after their loss against Brighton, and Liverpool's decent run of form lately? Meanwhile, Man City reclaimed the top spot, with another record breaking goal from Erling Haaland, but Arsenal was still hot on their tails as they dispatched sorry Chelsea to return to winning ways. We look back to another busy week in the Premier League, and more, on another banter-filled episode of Just For Kicks!

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The long awaited match between Man City and Arsenal at the Etihad ended with an emphatic victory for Pep Guardiola's men. So, does this mean that the title is Man City's to lose? Our pundits think that it is not over yet, but can Arsenal recover from this? Elsewhere, Spurs showed resilience to come back from 2-0 down against Man United, despite recent troubles, as Ten Hag pondered his team's inability to kill off games recently. We look back to these matches, and more, as the season nears its end, only on Just For Kicks.

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The gap is now closer than ever with only three points separating the top two, as West Ham threw a spanner in the works for Mikel Arteta's Arsenal, crawling back from two goals down to level the game at 2-2 while Man City effortlessly took maximum points dispatching Leicester at home 3-1. With only a handful of games to go, all roads now lead to April 27th where the two title protagonists will meet at the Etihad where sparks will surely fly. Elsewhere, Manchester United climbed to third after Newcastle dropped points surrendering that position while Brighton & Hove Albion took bigger strides to European football, after inflicting Frank Lampard with his third consecutive defeat as Chelsea went down 1-3 at Stamford Bridge. All that, plus Malaysian football chats, here on Just For Kicks.

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In the final minutes of a gripping thriller at Anfield, Roberto Firmino came on to score the equalizer at the death securing a 2-2 draw for Liverpool v leaders Arsenal. Even with the goalkeeping heroics of Aaron Ramsdale, Arsenal couldn't hold on to the win ending the match with what must feel like two points lost instead of one gained. Advantage City now who are within touching distance of the Gunners with eight games of the season to go. Elsewhere, a Scott Mctominay inspired Manchester United side swept Everton aside 2-0 while Crystal Palace secured a massive three points with a 5-1 victory vs relegation contenders Leeds United. More blues rained down on Chelsea and Frank Lampard's return as they went down slenderly to Wolves, while Tottenham Hotspur played bad but still got the job done with three points vs Brighton& Hove Albion who would have felt hard-done by. All that and more, on this episode of Just For Kicks.

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Another weekend of exciting English Premier League football is upon us, as Kam together with Bob and Dez discuss the upcoming fixtures of Matchday 30. In the spirit of last Monday's Everton vs Spurs game, we've decided to push on despite being one man down!

That fiery encounter, plus Harry Kane's antics and Michael Keane's last-gasp equalizer dominated the early proceedings in this episode, before our pundits turned their attention to Arsenal's visit to Anfield on Sunday. The on-form Gunners are hopeful to get a firmer grip on their pole position as they face a beaten and bruised Liverpool side, while Man City remain firmly on their heels. Elsewhere, Spurs welcome tricky visitors Brighton, Manchester United entertain Sean Dyche's Everton, Newcastle's good run of form will be tested again, this time away at Brentford. All this and more, only on Just For Kicks!

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For the first time since 2015, two managers are axed by their clubs on the same day with Graham Potter & Brenden Rodgers's exits after losses to Aston Villa & Crystal Palace. Chelsea & Leicester now join the managerial hunt during the business end of the campaign, and with the pool of ex-prem managers now available, how will this shake up the dynamic of the league for the months to come? Elsewhere, Newcastle convincingly dispatched of Manchester United while Man City came from behind to secure a emphatic 4-1 home victory over Liverpool. Arteta's Arsenal answered that with victory of the same scoreline v Leeds United, while in the game of the week in Brighton, the hosts secured a last minute penalty to save a 3-3 draw against a fiery Brentford side. All that and more, on this week's Just for Kicks.

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With the round of European Championship qualifiers concluded, our esteemed pundits look ahead to a weekend of tantalizing Premier League football as we enter Matchday 29. Man City welcome Liverpool to the Etihad, and the Cityzens will be keen to close the gap on league leaders Arsenal, who entertain Leeds United at their home fortress. Meanwhile, Spurs will battle in their first game without Antonio Conte at the helm, following the Italian tactician's recent sacking. On the local front, we look ahead to the Klang Valley derby: KL vs Selangor, just hours before the kick off at Stadium Cheras. All that and more, only on Just For Kicks.

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In what's been dubbed the "Cristiano Ronaldo testimonials", Portugal smashed their EURO 2024 qualifier opponents - beating minnows Liechtenstein 4-0 then putting six past Luxembourg with CR7 netting four of those 10 goals. Big test is yet to come, but the best of starts for new Portugal coach Roberto Martinez. Elsewhere, England kept up their good form beating Ukraine after a landmark win vs Italy - while France showed why the Les Bleus are still the nation to beat with an emphatic 4-0 win over the Netherlands. All that - plus Antonio Conte chats - here on Just For Kicks.

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All hail Harry Kane!

England's all-time top goalscorer nudged out Wayne Rooney after he fired home from the penalty spot for his 54th England strike in the Three Lions' 2-1 win at the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy. This also marks the first time England emerged victorious away in Italy since 1961. Speaking of breaking records, Cristiano Ronaldo netted a brace in a 4-0 win as Portugal trashed Liechtenstein - an appearance that makes him the most capped player in men’s international football with 197 outings for the Seleção.

Also on the programme, we discuss managerial merry-go-rounds & the implication Julian Nagelsmann's departure from Bayern Munich could spark. That and more on Just For Kicks.

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The lead extends! The mercurial Bukayo Saka slots in a brace against Crystal Palace as Arsenal go eight points clear beating Crystal Palace 4-1 at the Emirates. Manchester City on the other hand, was on FA Cup duties as they dispatched championship side Burnley 6-0 to advance to the semi-finals as the other half of Manchester also progressed albeit a bit shakily to nine-man Fulham setting up a potential Mancunian FA Cup final. Back in the league, Chelsea drew 2-2 with Sean Dyche's Everton while Newcastle scored two great goals beating Nottingham Forest 2-1 - while Antonio Conte's post-match rant did Spurs fans no favours as Southampton came back to draw 3-3 at the St Mary's. All that plus international break previews here on this week's Just For Kicks.

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City legend Vincent Kompany is doing a great job as Burnley's manager. The Clarets are comfortable at the top of the Championship, with a 13-point lead, and Kompany will lead his side to his old stomping ground this weekend to take on the mighty Citizens in the Quarter Finals of the FA Cup. Will it be a happy return for him? Or will City still be out for blood, especially after their 7-0 demolition of RB Leipzig in the Champions League. The pundits look forward to this match, and more, only on Just For Kicks!

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Off the back of a 7-0 trashing inflicted on Manchester United last weekend, Liverpool's tipsy turvy season continues as the Reds went down 1-0 to relegation contenders Bournemouth as Mo Salah's glaring penalty-miss failed to save a point for Jurgen Klopp's men. A massive three points for the Cherries who got lifted out of the danger zone & a result that damages LFC's Champions league qualification chances. Speaking about the Champs League, up next for the Reds,a second leg tie vs Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.

Elsewhere, Man United will play without lynchpin Casemiro for four domestic games, as he got red-carded in a goalless stalemate vs Southampton at Old Trafford. Newcastle took full-advantage in the race for top 4 as Miguel Almiron netted the winner in a 2-1 win over Wolves. All that and more - plus Champions/Europa league preview - here on Just For Kicks.

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The pressure eases off slightly for Graham Potter as his Chelsea side made it to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League, at the expense of Borussia Dortmund. Will this win change the Blues' fortune moving forward? Elsewhere in London, Conte failed to inspire his team to a win on his return to the touchline, as a 0-0 draw against AC Milan knocked Spurs out of the tournament, rendering them trophyless again this season. Can Conte salvage their season with a top 4 finish? Will he stay after this season? The pundits dissect these, and more, only on Just For Kicks!

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In the match of the week, bitter rivals Liverpool & Manchester United faced off with the hosts getting a historic win scoring seven goals at Anfield - in the process inflicting Ten Hag's men with the club's worst loss in over 92 years. Elsewhere, in the title race Arsenal and Man City keep the guessing game going with both teams taking home maximum points with City beating Newcastle 2-0 while Arsenal scraping through Bournemouth 3-2 thanks to a last second Reiss Nelson winner.

At the opposite side of the standings, Everton earned a valuable point with a 2-2 away draw vs Nottingham Forest while Wolves pulled themselves further away from the relegation zone with 1-0 win vs Tottenham. All the EPL action - plus Champions League previews - discussed here on Just For Kicks.

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Amidst the multiple takeover talks surrounding some of the big clubs, Newcastle's ownership is now being put under the spotlight again, with Premier League clubs set to ask for clarification with regards to the status of their owners and their potential links to the Saudi government. The pundits dissect this, look back at the midweek FA Cup results, as well as preview this weekend's matches, with Liverpool hosting Manchester United being the main highlight for this round. All these, and more, including a look at the EFL Championship and the Malaysian league, only on Just For Kicks.

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For the first time since 2017, silverware will parade the red half of Manchester as Casemiro's powerful header & a deflected Rashford shot against Eddie Howe's magpies secures Manchester United thier sixth league cup crown. Could this mark the first of many trophies for Erik Ten Hag? Elsewhere, the title race remained tight as both contenders pulled up their socks - gaining maximum points with Arsenal beating Leicester 1-0 while City trashed Bournemouth 4-1. Spurs piled on more misery for Graham Potter & Chelsea on Antonio Conte's return, dispatching the Blues 2-0 at home, while Liverpool's stuttering form continued with a goalless draw vs Crystal Palace. All that and more, on this episode of Just For Kicks.

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It was a very eventful European football week for a lot of clubs. There were fireworks at Anfield in the Champions League, as Real Madrid celebrated a big win there, putting 5 past Liverpool, despite the Reds early two-goal lead. Can Klopp turn this around in the return leg? Elsewhere, in Manchester, Old Trafford bounced after the full time whistle as the Red Devils celebrated a famous win against La Liga leaders, Barcelona, in the Europa League. With one business out of the way, Man United will now turn their attention to the Carabao Cup Final as Erik Ten Hag looks for his first silverware with the club. Will he be able to do it against a tough Newcastle side? We look forward to that match, and other Premier League fixtures, only on Just For Kicks!

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Advantage Arsenal again after gameweek 24 as they (barely) got all three points vs Aston Villa, while City's relinquished their stranglehold at the top of the league after drawing 1-1 to Nottingham Forest. Elsewhere, Newcastle fell to a resurgent Liverpool as Darwin Nunez & Cody Gakpo strikes gave Jurgen Klopp's side a 2-0 win. Chelsea's blues continued as they fell to rock-bottom Southampton and while Tottenham Hotspur didn't dominate, they took all three points from Moyes' West Ham side. All that, plus Champions League & Europa League previews, on this week's Just For Kicks.

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Man City came away from Emirates Stadium with three valuable points in a highly exciting encounter between the title holders and the title contenders, Arsenal. Can Arsenal pick up the pieces and rediscover their scintillating form again? Aston Villa, managed by former Gunners manager, Unai Emery awaits this weekend in the Premier League. The pundits look ahead to this match and other matches, as well as review the midweek European action, including that epic 2-2 draw between Barcelona and Manchester United, only on Just For Kicks!

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Three points! That's all that separates the top two in the league after gameweek 23. Arsenal would bemoan the way they dropped points after a controversial Ivan Toney goal gave Brentford a point at the Emirates in a game that finished 1-1. Manchester City took full advantage of that blip from the Gunners smashing Aston Villa 3-1. That sets up a tantalizing showdown in a couple of days' time as the two sides face each other in what might very well be the title decider.

Elsewhere, Spurs took the lead before conceding four goals to a resurgent Leicester City to end proceedings at 4-1 at the King Power Stadium while Chelsea's blues went on - only managing to draw 1-1 vs London rivals West Ham. Manchester United & Marcus Rashford kept their run of form beating manager-less Leeds United 2-0 at Elland Road, while more VAR drama was present at Crystal Palace 1 Brighton 1. All that, plus mid-week previews, here on Just For Kicks.

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Man City ended last weekend with a defeat against Spurs, failing to capitalise on Arsenal's loss against Everton in their chase for the title. But that's not the end of their awful week, as they were then greeted with the news that they've been charged with more than 100 financial rule breaches by the Premier League early last Monday. Our pundits, Bob Holmes and Dez Corkhil join debutant Ali Johan, sitting in for Kam, to respond to this shocking news and its potential ramifications to Man City, the Premier League, and European football. This, and our usual look ahead to the weekend's matches, and more, on Just For Kicks.

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As expected, the last day of the January transfer window provided the climactic drama, with clubs (mostly in the English Premier League) rushing to get their last-minute deals done. Man Utd moved swiftly for Bayern Munich's Marcel Sabitzer, as a replacement for the injured Christian Eriksen, while Arsenal settled for Jorginho from Chelsea, after failing to get Moises Caicedo. But the biggest winner of them all is Chelsea, as they broke the British transfer record to bring in World Cup winning midfielder, Enzo Fernandez, to add to the already burgeoning list of players that they've bought ever since Todd Boehly took over the club. Our pundits respond to these deals, and look ahead to this weekend's matches, only on Just For Kicks!

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In what was the standout fixture over the weekend & meeting for the first time this season, Man City showed their class as they knocked out Arteta's on-form Arsenal side in the fourth-round of the FA Cup through a Nathan Ake strike. Elsewhere, holders Liverpool also bowed out of the competition after going down to Brighton & Hove Albion. Manchester United booked their spot in the next round with an emphatic win vs Paul Ince's Reading while new signing Arnaut Danjuma scored on his debut as Spurs dispatched Preston North End. All that - plus mid season reviews, here on Just For Kicks!

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The long-awaited showdown between Manchester City and Arsenal is finally happening, albeit in the FA Cup. Can the apprentice get the better of his master and set the tone and the pace for the rest of the season? We look ahead to the 4th Round of the FA Cup, featuring Manchester City vs Arsenal, Brighton vs Liverpool and many more. The pundits also discuss Everton's fortune and future, as they try to pick up the pieces after Frank Lampard was sacked. All these, and more, on Just For Kicks!

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Fireworks are set to go off this weekend in the English Premier League, with league leaders Arsenal looking to extend their five-point lead at the top of the table. In their way is Manchester United, who recently stumbled against Crystal Palace and will be without Casemiro for the clash against their traditional rival. Can they stop the Arsenal juggernaut? At the other end of the top half of the table, Liverpool and Chelsea will be looking to change their fortunes and kickstart their stop-start season again. Who will come out on top? Our pundits analyse these matches, and more, with their usual vigour and humor, only on Just For Kicks!

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While too early to call them champions-elect, Arsenal pull away at the top of the table with a statement victory in the North London Derby. Now eight-points clear, Arteta's men continues their rich run of form however would have to exorcise their demons as this weekend they face the only team to beat them in the league, Manchester United. Speaking of exorcising demons, the Red Devils enacted sweet revenge albeit on a lesser scoreline as Rashford & Fernandes gave United a 2-1 win over City in a nail-biting Manchester derby. Elsewhere, Newcastle grabbed a late win over Fulham, while Chelsea dispatched Crystal Palace handily at Stamford Bridge with a Kai Havertz winner. All is not well with Liverpool & Jurgen Klopp as Brighton & Hove Albion trashed them 3-0 while city rivals Everton surrendered a lead going down to a James Ward Prowse inspired Southampton. All that and more on this week's Just For Kicks.

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All eyes will be on Manchester and London this weekend as local rivals face off to claim domestic supremacy. On Saturday, Pep Guardiola and his highly talented squad will travel to Old Trafford, looking for a repeat of the 6-3 drubbing that they inflicted on Man United last time. But will Ten Hag's Man United lay dormant and allow that to happen at the Theatre of Dreams? On Sunday, Spurs welcome high-flying Arsenal, hoping to burst their bubble and stop the Gunners' title charge.

Our pundits look forward to these matches, as well as reflect on the midweek Carabao Cup games, Malaysia's exit from the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup, and many more, only on Just For Kicks.

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Amidst chants for ex-boss Thomas Tuchel & former-owner Abrahmovich, Chelsea head coach Graham Potter is certainly feeling the heat as his side woefully went down 4-0 to a second-string Man City in the third round of the FA Cup, making it their seventh loss in ten games in all competitions. Dumped out at the first hurdle, the match was as good as gone in the first half - Champions League glory is the only realistic form of redemption for the ex-Brighton man.

Meanwhile, fourth-tier side Stevenage stunned Aston Villa 1-2, a historic feat in which Stevenage boss Steve Evans called the "greatest day of his life". Ah, the magic of the FA Cup. But that's not all in terms of shocks in this round as League 1 Sheffield Wednesday proved that money is not everything, taking down Newcastle while Blackpool trashed Nottingham Forest 4-1.

Business as usual for on-form Manchester United taking down Everton, while Wolves booked themselves a replay v Liverpool. All that and more - plus AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup chats - here on Just For Kicks.

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No, we're not trying to sensationalise Everton's recent fortunes, but after they were humbled by high-flying Brighton at Goodison Park 1-4, we can't help but ask that question and look at whether they will genuinely be in trouble. Elsewhere, Man City closed the gap with a deserved 1-0 win against meek Chelsea, while Spurs recovered from their home defeat against Aston Villa to win away from home against Patrick Viera's Crystal Palace. We dissect these matches, and look forward to the weekend's actions, including Harimau Malaya's semi final first leg tie against Thailand in the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup, only on Just For Kicks!

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The sports world mourns the passing of Brazilian legend Pelé, who passed away at the age of 82. Our pundits remember the illustrious career of the football's beloved icon, whose real name Edson Arantes do Nascimento, especially for Bob Holmes who saw Pelé grace the pitch in England many years ago.

Elsewhere, the English Premier League returns to action; barely eight days after the conclusion of the World Cup in Qatar. We review all ten matches that kicked off since Boxing Day, with Man City's convincing win over Leeds United concluding Matchday 17.

Back in the region, we also look ahead to the AFF Championship's crunch match, as Malaysia take on Singapore at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on the 3rd of January. All these and more, only on Just For Kicks!

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The 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar concluded with Argentina clinching the title in a game of epic proportions, as the Albicelestes triumph over Didier Deschamps' resilient French side at the Lusail Stadium last night. Both teams battled spectacularly over 120 minutes of play filled with nerve wracking drama; the Argentines eventually coming out tops in penalty shootouts.

Much of the hype was centered around Argentina's Lionel Messi and France's Kylian Mbappe and both players displayed their excellence leading their respective teams, as the outstanding Messi led his country to a historic third World Cup title - their first since Diego Maradona hoisted the cup in 1986.

Our pundits wax lyrical over this monumental win, look back at some of the best moments at the World Cup and look ahead to the next generation of talents as the competition draws to a close. All these and more on Just For Kicks!

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This is it! Argentina and France brushed aside resilient Croatia and valiant Morocco respectively to set up a final that has gotten a lot of football fans salivating. Who will come out on top? Will Messi finally get his hands on that coveted World Cup trophy to settle the GOAT debate once and for all? Or will France, led by Kylian Mbappe and co. hold on tight to the trophy to become the first team in the modern era to defend their title? We look ahead to the final of the World Cup 2022 and more, on Just For Kicks!

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In one of the biggest storylines of Qatar 2022, the unfancied Moroccans created history becoming the first ever African team to make it to the WC semi finals through a Youssef En-Nesyri goal v Portugal. Carrying the hopes of an entire continent, can they go one further when they take on France in a couple days time? Speaking of the French - though pressured with one of the best England performances in recent times, Les Bleus dispatched the Three Lions in a nervy 2-1 victory. In the other side of the bracket, Argentina & Lionel Messi march on to the semis keeping the G.O.A.T fairytale alive with an equally nervy penalty shootout against the Dutch, while Croatia stun Brazil taking the last spot in the final four. All that reviewed and more right here on the World Cup edition of Just For Kicks.

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We're now at the business end of the World Cup in Qatar, with quarter finals looming, as eight teams vie for spots in the semi final. Join Kam Raslan and the pundits as they look forward to Croatia vs Brazil, Netherlands vs Argentina, Morocco vs Portugal and England vs France. Will Brazil continue their Samba dance against aging, but experienced Croatia? Can Louis van Gaal's Oranje stop Messi and Co. from claiming that coveted trophy? Will Cristiano Ronaldo start against The Atlas Lion, who themselves are looking for another prey to devour. Last but not least, will The Three Lions come up on top against defending champions, France? We unpack these narratives, and more, on Just For Kicks.

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It's crunch time now in Qatar as the business side of things gets underway! Defending champs France are in the QFs with a lip-smacking tie v the Three Lions, while Argentina will take on the Dutch in a couple of days time. Also matter of the other ties to come - as South Korea must be scratching their heads thinking of ways to get past Seleção, while Asian counterparts Japan will hope to continue their excellent run of form against an age-ing Croatia. Tournament dark-horses Morocco will be carrying the hopes of a continent v La Roja, while Cristiano looks to make it his swansong as Portugal take on the Swiss in the final games of RO16. All that and more on JFK.

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Despite stumbling against Costa Rica, Japan proved that their win against Germany in the first round was not a fluke, as they beat another European giant, Spain, to qualify top of the supposed "Group of Death". Morocco also defied the odds in Group F, at the expense of Belgium, who again failed to get their Golden Generation going. The pundits review the final matches in the group stages and look ahead to the round of 16. All these, and more, on Just For Kicks!

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The first round of the World Cup in Qatar ended with a few interesting results! Saudi Arabia humbled Copa America champions Argentina 2-1, in what could possibly be the biggest upset in the history of the competition. Not to be outdone, Japan then beat 2014 winners Germany with the same scoreline, giving them a massive chance to get out of a very tough group. The Just For Kicks pundits look back at notable results from the first round and look ahead to the second round of the group's matches happening this weekend, as well as the Malaysia Cup Final between Selangor and JDT.

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As talisman Enner Valencia gets the party started scoring a brace for Ecuador in Qatar, this week we complete our comprehensive rundown of the rest of the groups. Will it be a swansong campaign for the likes of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Can the mercurial Kylian Mbappe make it two in two for Les Bleus - or is it time for a new footballing sensation with Cody Gakpo, Jude Bellingham, Vini Jr and co eager to impress. All that and more on this week's Just For Kicks.

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After much controversy leading up to it, World Cup 2022 is finally upon us! Ahead of the opening match between Qatar and Ecuador this weekend, Kam Raslan and the pundits preview Group A to D, predicting how teams like England, Netherlands, Mexico, Argentina, France and Denmark will perform in their respective groups. Will they be able to make it out of their groups, or will the dark horses like Ecuador, Tunisia and USA spring a surprise? Tune in to hear our thoughts.

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The Gunners continue their excellent run of form dispatching Wolves 2-0 going five points clear at the top as an Ivan Toney double gave Brentford a shock 2-1 win over second-place Man City at the Etihad. Elsewhere, high-flying Newcastle added more dismay to Graham Potter's side as they ran out victorious over Chelsea. Over in North London - in what might be the game-of-the-season so far - Spurs ended up on the winning side of a seven-goal thriller v Leeds United, while a late strike from wonderkid Alejandro Garnacho gave Man United all three points at Craven Cottage. All that - plus WC chats - on this podcast exclusive of Just For Kicks.

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England has announced their final squad to the World Cup! James Madison, Callum Wilson and Conor Gallagher are the surprise names that will be boarding the plane to Qatar. Our pundits respond to Gareth Southgate's picks, and also react to the midweek Carabao Cup ties. They also look ahead to this weekend's EPL matches, a week before the World Cup. All these, and more, on Just For Kicks.

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Another action packed weekend in the English Premier League saw Spanish tactician Unai Emery emerge victorious at Villa Park in his first game in charge, inspiring his Aston Villa team to brush aside Man Utd. Arsenal rolled on their quest for top spot with another victory, Gabi Jesus' solitary winner at Stamford Bridge damning a Chelsea side to their second straight defeat in a fortnight. Elsewhere, Leeds United did a Leeds United, trailing at half time only to claw their way back to victory against Bournemouth, in-form winger Crysencio Summerville sending Elland Road into ruptures with his 84th minute winner. Our pundits also look at what great work Eddie Howe has been up to at Newcastle, as Miguel Almiron & co destroyed Southampton to move to third in the standings. All these and more, only on Just For Kicks.

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Forget Fergie Time. It's Conte Time now as Spurs left it late again, this time in the Champions League. Kam Raslan and the pundits look back at the midweek matches that saw Spurs showing gritty resilience to get out of their tight group, while other continental giants, including Barcelona and Juventus crashed out of the tournament. Can Spurs show the same vigour against Liverpool this weekend? We look ahead to that match, another London derby in the form of Chelsea vs Arsenal and more, on another exciting episode of Just For Kicks.

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Matchday 14 saw goals aplenty as Arsenal obliterated bottom-of-the-table Nottingham Forest, solidifying their top spot with a five-nil victory. On Tyneside, Newcastle compounded Aston Villa's new manager woes with a four goal rout; while Liverpool's stuttering league form were exploited yet again, allowing Leeds to steal a famous away win at Anfield, consequently lifting Jessie Marsch's team out of the relegation zone. Our pundits also discuss what went wrong with Graham Potter and his men, as the tactician's return to the Amex Stadium saw his Chelsea squad cast aside by a resurgent Brighton. All these and more, on Just For Kicks.

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Serial Europa League winner Unai Emery has been appointed as the new Aston Villa manager, replacing the much maligned Steven Gerrard at Villa Park. Villa fan, Gogulan Dorairajoo shares his thoughts on their new manager and whether he'll make Aston Villa more competitive again. The pundits also look back at the midweek European matches that saw another controversial VAR decision as Harry Kane's last minute winner was cancelled, as well as Barcelona failing to get out of the group stage again in the Champions League. All these, and more, including a look ahead to the weekend's matches, here on Just For Kicks.

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It's a big weekend for KL City FC as they will be playing in one of the biggest finals in their history. Joining us to preview the AFC Cup Final between KL City FC and Al Seeb is KL City's defender, Giancarlo Gallifuoco. Together with Asran Rozain, and Bob Holmes, they look ahead to that match, as well as this weekend's actions, including Man United's visit to Stamford Bridge, and Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest. All these, as well as a roundup of EPL's midweek matches, here on Just For Kicks.

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Blockbuster of a weekend this round of EPL matches, as a Mo Salah strike takes down the reigning champions Man City in a thriller at Anfield, while Arsenal solidified their spot at the top of the league with a 1-0 win against Leeds United. Antonio Conte's Tottenham Hotspur continues their resurgence with a 2-0 win over Everton, and over at Old Trafford a stalemate as Eddie Howe's Newcastle holds off Manchester United with points shared. All that reviewed and more, here on Just For Kicks.

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It's that time of the year again when the red juggernaut from Merseyside face off against the blue hurricane from Manchester. But with Liverpool stuttering in the league so far, will this be an anti-climatic battle at Anfield? The pundits preview the latest battle between Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola and other interesting matches this weekend, while also looking back at the midweek European matches. All these, and more, on Just For Kicks.

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Liverpool made light work of Rangers in the Champions League, but will this be another false dawn for The Reds, or will they be able to stop the progress of high flying Arsenal in this weekend's match of the week? Join Kam Raslan and the pundits as they review the midweek matches, including KL City FC's valiant win against FC Sogdiana in the AFC Cup, and Chelsea's comfortable home victory against AC Milan, as well as look ahead to the weekend's EPL fixtures.

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Derbies aplenty last weekend as the blue moon shone over Manchester, where the Cityzens humiliated Manchester United 6-3, with two hat-tricks courtesy of Phil Foden & Erling Haaland (who else?). In north London, a Granit Xhaka-powered Arsenal solidified their great start to the campaign winning 3-1 vs local rivals Tottenham while Belgian winger Leandro Trossard denied Liverpool a comeback win in an entertaining 3-3 draw, with yet another hat-trick in this round of Premier League games. All that and more, including a roundup of matches from the continent, here on Just For Kicks.

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The English Premier League returns in full force this weekend, with North London and Manchester derbies being the highlight. Will North London be red, or white? And will Manchester United continue their good form against the relentless Man City? Our pundits give their take on these matches, as well as review the midweek UEFA Nations League matches. They also preview KL City FC's upcoming match against FC Sogdiana Jizzakh next week. All these, and more, on another exciting episode of Just For Kicks.

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Harimau Malaya continued their good form with a win against Thailand in the King's Cup, and booked their place in the final against Tajikistan. We dissect their victory, and look ahead to some international matches happening this weekend ahead of the World Cup in November. We also review the performances of some of the top clubs in the Premier League and look at what's working or not working so far for them. All these and more, on another exciting episode of Just For Kicks.

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Spurs dominated the weekend with an emphatic 6-2 thumping of Leicester City with forward Son Heung-Min finally opening his league account with a stunning second-half hattrick. Wolves left with their tail between their legs after going down 0-3 to the champions Manchester City at the Molineux with Erling Haaland scoring yet another goal to bring his tally to 14 goals in 10 games. Elsewhere - in Moldova to be precise - Europa League favorites Manchester United continued their run of form winning 2-0 against Sheriff Tiraspol while Liverpool downed Ajax Amsterdam 2-1 in the Champions League.

All that and more review here on Just For Kicks.

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With english football suspended for a week, the weekend's festivities saw top of the table Real Madrid extend their 100% record in the La Liga with FC Barcelona breathing down behind the Meringues necks in second. To Germany, where unfancied 1. FC Union Berlin sits proudly on top of the Bundesliga - another Leicester City-esque fairytale on the cards? Also, Kam challenges our pundit duo with the evergreen question: is the Serie A still boring?

All that - plus JDT's triumph in the Malaysia FA Cup - on Just For Kicks.

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Thomas Tuchel's journey with Chelsea ended in Croatia after he was sacked after the loss against Dinamo Zagreb. Did he deserve the sack, or are the new owners channeling the ruthlessness of previous owner, Roman Abramovich? The pundits unpack that story, and look back at some of the European midweek matches, including Real Madrid beating Celtic and Man United losing to Real Sociedad at Old Trafford. On the local front, they also celebrate KL City FC's epic win against ATK Mohun Bagan. All these, and more on another episode of Just For Kicks.

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Arsenal came into the game-of-the-week at Old Trafford top of the table, unbeaten in the league, wanting to continue their perfect winning form. Erik Ten Hag & Man Utd had different ideas as the Gunners went down 3-1 in a tantalizing game that saw the Brazilian debutant, the €100m winger Antony breaking the deadlock. Elsewhere, the Merseyside derby ended in a goalless stalemate as Jordan Pickford's Man-of-the-Match performance saw Frank Lampard's side stealing an important point v Liverpool.

As the red side of Merseyside dropped points, the blue half of Manchester failed to maximize as Aston Villa valiantly held Manchester City to a 1-1 draw - a precious point for The Villans & the under-fire Steven Gerrard. Leeds United went down to an Ivan Toney led Brentford, while Son-Hueng Min failed yet again to score this season as Spurs swept pass Fulham in North London.

That and more - plus Champions League previews & Malaysian football updates - here on Just For Kicks.

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The first round of midweek matches for the season ended with some blockbuster results, matching some epic, last minute deals that were made by the clubs as the summer transfer window finally shut. Kam Raslan and the pundits look back at some of the fixtures from Matchday 5, a few outstanding transfers made by these clubs and preview Matchday 6 on another exciting and candid episode of Just For Kicks.

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Liverpool clinched their first win of the season in style, trashing a hapless Bournemouth 9-0 at Anfield, while Manchester United managed a 1-0 away win at Southampton. Raheem Sterling off the mark for his new club scoring a brace & earning three points in Chelsea's 2-1 over Leicester while Erling Haaland did one better - bagging a 19-minute hat-trick as Manchester City were victorious over Crystal Palace. All that and more on this week's Just For Kicks.

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The transfer tussle between Chelsea and Leicester City for Wesley Fofana continues ahead of their showdown this weekend, which our pundits have dubbed "The Wesley Fofana Derby". Who will win, on and off the pitch? We look ahead to that match as well as other fixtures on Matchday 4, including Southampton vs Manchester United, Liverpool vs Bournemouth, Arsenal vs Fulham and more on this Friday edition of Just For Kicks.

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Thrilling gameweek of English football this week, as Leeds United ran riot at Elland Road, destroying an in-form Chelsea side which also saw new signing Koulibaly sent off. An unwanted blip or trouble in paradise for the Blue Army? Over at St James Park, Manchester City rescued a point against a valiant Newcastle side in a tense game that ended 3-3, while Arsenal are the only 100% team in the league after GW3 - after brushing away Bournemouth away from home. All that and more, reviewed on this week's Just For Kicks.

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Nottingham Forest adds another new signing to their roster in the form of Morgan Gibbs-White from Wolves. With 16 new signings and a first win last weekend, will they be able to continue the positive momentum against Everton in Matchday 3? We preview that match and more, including a certain showdown between traditional rivals at Old Trafford, on this episode of Just For Kicks.

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Chelsea and Spurs renew their rivalry in a heated confrontation that ended up all-square, while Man United are bottom of the table after an embarrassing 4-0 defeat to Brentford. Meanwhile, Leeds United visited St Mary's with points shared - and elsewhere, Steven Gerrard got the better of compatriot Frank Lampard with a 2-1 win at Villa Park. All that action and more reviewed - alongside some updates from the continent - here on Just For Kicks.

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The season continues with Matchday 2. Will Haaland continue his excellent start for Man City against Bournemouth? Can Liverpool bounce back with a win against Crystal Palace? Will Man United get their act together and kickstart the season against Brentford? Tune in to this episode to get our pundits' take on these, and also a review of the European Super Cup between Real Madrid and Eintracht Frankfurt.

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Game week one, done and dusted! New boys, Erling Haaland & Darwin Nunez open their EPL account, while toothless Red Devils goes down to Graham Potter's inspired Brighton. Elsewhere, Liverpool held by a Mitrovic brace at Craven Cottage, Jorginho's penalty gifts Tuchel's Chelsea three points, Arsenal starting the season in style - winning away against London rivals Crystal Palace.

Also, what's happening in Malaysian football this week? Spoiler alert: A lot. All that and more on the brand-new Just For Kicks.

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Football is back and so are the pundits on BFM's new football show, Just For Kicks! Join Kam Raslan and his guests as they preview matchday 1 of the English Premier League, including Liverpool vs Fulham, Man Utd vs Brighton and West Ham vs Man City. Will the new signings slot in well for these teams? Let's look ahead to the new season!

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