The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

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1. Shocked Arsenal head to Anfield as Carrick’s United go to Chelsea

   29 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 1 min

   Afspelen
   The top four all face each other in a mouthwatering Matchday 9 in the Premier League. Lees meer

   Jimbo, Tom Williams, Liam Twomey and a debuting Jay Bothroyd are in the studio to comb through all the action.

   Champions Arsenal go to Liverpool in Sunday’s only fixture. The Gunners were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by League Two Fleetwood on Tuesday with Max Dowman sent off. But did the 16-year-old prodigy do the right thing?

   Michael Carrick is surprisingly still the manager of Manchester United. They travel to Stamford Bridge where Xabi Alonso has more questions to answer after Chelsea’s League Cup exit at Anfield.

   Man City come from behind twice to edge past Brighton via a shootout. Those two teams will do it all again on Saturday. Can the Seagulls claim their first ever win at City?

   Plus we show some love for Bournemouth who make it 5 wins in a row. And Nicolas Jackson. Was he done dirty by Chelsea?

   Producers: Charlie Jones and Benji Brooks

   RUNNING ORDER:

   00:00 Jimbo and Jay reunited

   05:30 Fleetwood knock out Arsenal

   13:06 Liverpool knock out Chelsea

   23:14 Man City knock out Brighton

   26:56 Elsewhere in the Carabao Cup

   32:22 Serie A and Romario

   36:24 Liverpool v Arsenal preview

   39:38 Chelsea v Man Utd preview

   49:07 The rest of the Premier League weekend

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2. Kane wins the Ballon d’Or! And Real win El Clasico!

   27 oktober 2026 · 55 min

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   It’s a Ballon d’Or special edition of the Totally European Show, with Seb Stafford-Bloor, Tom Williams and Pol Ballus all joining James Richardson live to discuss King Harry taking football's biggest individual crown. Lees meer

   On the pitch, Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid become the first team to beat Barcelona in La Liga this season, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice in a 2-1 win. That leaves Atletico Madrid just two points off the leaders.

   In Germany, Bayern win 3-1 at Freiburg without Vincent Kompany on the touchline as he recovers in hospital after collapsing during training. Niclas Fullkrug can’t stop scoring for Werder Bremen, while in Italy there are still four teams unbeaten after eight games for the first time ever.

   And in Ligue 1, protests in Paris affect PSG’s top of the table clash with Lyon.

   Producer: Xavi Bird

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3. Could it be curtains for Carrick as Man United get battered by Bournemouth?

   25 oktober 2026 · 52 min

   Afspelen
   Old Trafford chants his name but it could be farewell to Michael Carrick at Man United? Lees meer

   Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Matt Davies-Adams are in the studio to review all the action from Matchday 8.

   The Cherries run out 3-0 winners as United’s winless run extends to 8 matches. All that with Bruno Fernandes an unused sub.

   Brighton hit the skids after an Araujo-powered Liverpool reign supreme at Anfield.

   Spurs win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday - a once in a generation event - as Cole Palmer also sees red. Was this the day things finally clicked for De Zerbi at Tottenham?

   And Arsenal go level at the top as Man City suffer their first defeat of the season. It’s at Aston Villa who are in red-hot form. As is Nicolas Jackson.

   Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos

   RUNNING ORDER:

   00:00 Who won the weekend?

   03:24 Results

   04:42 Man United 0-3 Bournemouth

   17:04 Liverpool 2-0 Brighton

   22:08 Crystal Palace 0-2 Newcastle

   25:09 Hull 1-1 Brentford and Sunderland 0-0 Leeds

   29:18 Aston Villa 2-1 Man City

   34:06 Arsenal 2-0 Everton

   40:15 Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham

   47:42 Coventry 0-1 Fulham

   49:06 Ipswich 1-1 Nottingham Forest

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4. Man United crushed in Como. And is Kane England’s best ever?

   22 oktober 2026 · 58 min

   Afspelen
   Another enthralling night of Champions League action and a big Premier League weekend to come. Lees meer

   Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Benji Lanyado into the studio break it all down.

   The nadir of Michael Carrick’s reign at Manchester United comes in Como. A chastening 4-1 defeat with skipper Bruno Fernandes seeming to question the coach’s tactics. Is there any way back for Carrick at Old Trafford?

   Two of the favourites battle it out as Bayern and Arsenal contest a 2-2 draw. On a night where Ballon d’Or favourite Harry Kane showed he could do absolutely everything.

   Villa make it 3 wins out of 3 in the Champions League. Next up for them, leaders Man City at Villa Park this Saturday, a fixture that the hosts usually win…

   Tottenham are forced to confront their terrible record at Stamford Bridge and it’s the same story for Everton at Arsenal.

   Plus what happened to home advantage and what will become of the nepo babies at Premier League clubs?

   Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos

   RUNNING ORDER:

   00:00 PHP

   02:34 Champions League results

   06:30 Bayern 2-2 Arsenal

   16:05 Como 4-1 Man United

   27:07 The rest of the Champions League midweek

   35:56 How are West Ham doing?

   37:26 Premier League fixtures

   39:18 Liverpool v Brighton preview

   41:37 Chelsea v Spurs preview + what happened to home advantage?

   47:00 The tube map of hatred

   48:55 The rest of the Premier League weekend

   53:22 Nepo babies at Premier League clubs

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5. PSG put four past Barca as Rio inspires Liverpool comeback

   21 oktober 2026 · 44 min

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   Désiré Doué and Lucas Hernández shine as PSG beat Barca 4-2, thanks to a 14 minute flurry of goals in the Parc des Princes. Lees meer

   Jimbo is joined by Juliens Laurens, Duncan Alexander and Colin Millar to discuss Tuesday night's Champions League action.

   Liverpool overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield, thanks to two Mac Allister goals and two assists from player of the match, Rio Ngumoha.

   City appeared unfazed by their off field predicament or the lack of Erling Haaland, as they breezed past AEK Athens 5-1 in Manchester.

   Plus a better night for the Italian sides, the rest of Tuesday night's action and Spurs finally get a league win.

   Produced by Jesse Howard, Jake Liascos & Charlie Jones.

   •Part 1a - Tuesday’s night’s Champions League buffet (00.40)

   •Part 1b - The results (03.00)

   •Part 2a - PSG 4-2 Barca (04.35)

   •Part 2b - Liverpool 4-3 Villarreal (14.47)

   •Part 2c - Man City 5-1 AEK Athens (21.15)

   •Part 3a - Ten Hag’s interview and Cristano’s fine (26.40)

   •Part 3b - Napoli 4-3 Bodo (28.20)

   •Part 3b - Sabah FK 1-2 Dortmund (31.40)

   •Part 3c - The rest of Tuesday night’s action (35.15)

   •Part 4a - Spurs 3-1 Coventry (38.15)

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6. Bayern v Arsenal & PSG v Barca headline Champions League week

   20 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 5 min

   Afspelen
   It’s another Euro Show and there are more blockbuster Champions League fixtures to look ahead to. Lees meer

   Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Pol Ballus and Seb Stafford-Bloor as Barcelona travel to PSG and Bayern host Arsenal in Matchweek 3. Are they the four best teams in the competition?

   Barcelona have won 11 games in a row in all competition, with Lamine Yamal scoring another outrageous strike against Real Betis. There’s no Vinicius Jr for Real Madrid, but they still beat Sevilla 4-1. Why have Los Blancos released a statement attacking La Liga President Javier Tebas though?

   Bayern are back on top in Germany after a thumping 6-1 win over RB Leipzig. Harry Kane loves scoring against Arsenal, but he’ll have to do so without the help of suspended Michael Olise this time.

   In France, there’s a five way split at the summit after Monaco lose at Lorient. Are PSG starting to look inevitable?

   And in Italy, Lazio have made their best start to a Serie A season ever. Is it time to take Gennaro Gattuso’s side seriously and what does that 3-0 defeat of Juventus mean for Luciano Spalletti?

   Producer: Xavi Bird

   TIME CODES:

   4:00 - Moments of the week

   12:30 - Champions League Fixtures

   13:30 - PSG v Barcelona

   21:00 - Napoli v Bodo/Glimt

   24:30 - Bayern v Arsenal

   27:30 - Como v Man Utd

   31:30 - La Liga

   44:30 - Bundesliga

   49:00 - Ligue 1

   51:30 - Serie A

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   The Totally Football Show is with you four times a week this season, giving you all the football news you need to know - and plenty that you don't. We've got views, stats and analysis from the very best football writers around. It's smart, it's funny, and it's totally free – so listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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7. Arsenal strike late at Forest…and are Brighton in the title race?

   18 oktober 2026 · 57 min

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   Jimbo has Daniel Storey, JJ Bull and Tim Spiers for company after Matchday 7 of the Premier League. Lees meer

   Champions Arsenal were made to wait at the City Ground but Noni Madueke’s late strike took the 3 points home for the Gunners as Forest continue to struggle in front of goal.

   Man United were ahead at Elland Road but get pegged back. It’s now just 2 wins from 10 matches in all competitions for Michael Carrick’s side.

   Brighton make it six wins in a row as they blow Crystal Palace away. Diego Gomez scores from the halfway line. Do the Seagulls have what it takes to go all the way?!

   Man City make it 7 wins out of 7 under Enzo Maresca as we continue to ponder what that’s worth.

   There are big wins for Chelsea, Liverpool and Villa on the road.

   Plus Fulham and Bournemouth get their first league wins under their new managers.

   Producers: Xavi Bird, Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos

   RUNNING ORDER:

   03:00 The results

   04:55 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Arsenal

   10:37 Brighton 5-0 Crystal Palace

   22:32 Leeds 1-1 Man United

   25:26 Bournemouth 2-0 Sunderland

   29:40 Leicester, Lamine and Goldie Lookin' Chain

   34:38 Man City 3-2 Ipswich

   39:27 Everton 0-2 Chelsea

   45:28 Brentford 1-2 Liverpool

   49:50 Newcastle 0-1 Aston Villa

   55:02 Fulham 1-0 Hull

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8. PSG outclass Man City ahead of big Premier League weekend

   15 oktober 2026 · 43 min

   Afspelen
   After a record-breaking night in the Champions League, Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Julien Laurens pore through all the goals and drama. Lees meer

   The champions of Europe looked exactly that in the first half of the Etihad, racing into a 3-0 lead. Can anyone stop Luis Enrique’s side? And did Enzo Maresca get it wrong with his team selection?

   There are six goal hauls for Liverpool at LASK, where Bradley Barcola bags a hat-trick. And for Villa against Fenerbahce. Luis Miguel Echegaray drops in to discuss their biggest ever win under Emery.

   And Jose Mourinho returns to Rome with Real Madrid and takes all three points, despite being 3-1 down after 84 minutes.

   The Premier League brings intrigue this weekend with a must-win for Fulham, an unhappy hunting ground for Arsenal and a crunch clash between Leeds and Man United. How will the off-field storm surrounding the club affect Michael Carrick and his players?

   Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos

   RUNNING ORDER:

   00:00 The most goal-filled Champions League week ever

   05:58 Man City 2-4 PSG

   11:00 Aston Villa 6-0 Fenerbahce with Luis Miguel Echegaray

   16:42 LASK 3-6 Liverpool

   19:58 Roma 3-4 Real Madrid

   24:27 Elsewhere in the Champions League

   28:44 The Premier League weekend

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9. Martinez unleashes on Man United board as Barca make it 10/10

   14 oktober 2026 · 45 min

   Afspelen
   Lisandro Martinez didn't hold back in his post match interview after Man Utd's 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid, attacking the club's board and director of football. Lees meer

   Jimbo is joined by Julien Laurens, Liam Twomey & Art De Roche to break down Tuesday night's Champions League action.

   Arsenal left it late for the second time in a number of days, scoring three in six second half minutes to beat Lille 3-0. Viking provided the shock of the night, drawing 3-3 against Bayern, whilst Barca's attack was breathtaking in their 4-1 win over Galatasary.

   Plus a bad night for the Italian sides, the rest of Tuesday night's action and a look back at Coventry's win over Newcastle on Monday.

   Produced by Jesse Howard, Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos.

   •Part 1a - Tuesday night’s highlights (00.40)

   •Part 1b - The results (02.45)

   •Part 1c - Atletico Madrid 2-0 Man Utd (04.15)

   •Part 1d - Arsenal 3-0 Lille (13.07)

   •Part 2a - Viking 3-3 Bayern (19.52)

   •Part 2b - Galatasaray 1-4 Barca (25.00)

   •Part 2c - Inter 3-4 Brugge (28.40)

   •Part 2d - Villarreal 3-1 Napoli (31.30)

   •Part 2e - The rest of Tuesday night’s action (33.55)

   •Part 3a - Coventry 4-1 Newcastle (37.55)

   •Part 3b - Which PL manager is most in danger? (41.30)

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10. Vini's remarkable red + Man City welcome champions PSG

    13 oktober 2026 · 1 uur

    Afspelen
    The Euro Show is back after an international hiatus and there’s plenty to discuss with the return of the Champions League and yet more headline making for Vinicius Jr. Lees meer

    Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Seb Stafford-Bloor and a special cameo appearance from Pol Ballus ahead of some blockbuster Champions League clashes. It’s all eyes on the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City host holders PSG. What’s been the reaction to City’s charges across the rest of Europe?

    Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid go to his former club Roma with both teams having had star attackers sent off over the weekend: Donyell Malen seeing red at Como, while Vinicius Jr is dismissed for pulling Villarreal midfielder Nathan Saliba’s hair.

    Julian Alvarez has parted company with his long-term agent. What might that mean for Manchester United’s chances against Atletico Madrid?

    Plus, Bayern Munich concede the fastest goal in Bundesliga history in a 2-2 draw with Augsburg, as Freiburg go top of the table.

    Producer: Xavi Bird

    TIME CODES:

    6:30 - Moments of the week

    13:50 - Champions League Preview

    23:20 - La Liga with Pol Ballus

    35:30 - Serie A with James Horncastle

    43:45 - Ligue 1 with Tom Williams

    46:45 - Bundesliga with Seb Stafford-Bloor

    Get in touch with the show:

    Email: totally@theathletic.com

    X: @thetotallyshow

    Instagram: @totallyfootballshow

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    The Totally Football Show is with you four times a week this season, giving you all the football news you need to know - and plenty that you don't. We've got views, stats and analysis from the very best football writers around. It's smart, it's funny, and it's totally free – so listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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