Welcome to The Final Third, your go-to podcast for all things football strategy and on-pitch action.
Join hosts Chuck and Owen, along with producer Ben, as we break down the game in accessible language and enjoy the game like your mates at the pub.. From tactical analyses to player performances, we dive deep into the nuances of various games, and look at the interesting matches you can look forward to. Whether you’re a stats nerd or a tactical aficionado, we bring you insightful discussions that elevate your understanding of the beautiful game. Tune in and get ready to see football through a sharper lens—because it’s all about what happens in that crucial final third!
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Welcome to The Final Third, your go-to podcast for all things football strategy and on-pitch action.
Join hosts Chuck and Owen, along with producer Ben, as we break down the game in accessible language and enjoy the game like your mates at the pub.. From tactical analyses to player performances, we dive deep into the nuances of various games, and look at the interesting matches you can look forward to. Whether you’re a stats nerd or a tactical aficionado, we bring you insightful discussions that elevate your understanding of the beautiful game. Tune in and get ready to see football through a sharper lens—because it’s all about what happens in that crucial final third!
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Welcome back to The Final Third! In this episode, we break down another chaotic week of football, looking back at the weekend's biggest talking points and looking ahead to a massive round of upcoming fixtures.
First up, we review the weekend's action, including a trip to Villa Park for Arsenal and Manchester City's clash with Sunderland. We also dissect Manchester United's performance at Molineux before turning our attention to their challenging weekend trip to England's second city to face Unai Emery's men.
In our preview section, all eyes are on North London as Tottenham Hotspur host Liverpool in a game that could have huge implications for both sides. We also look at Chelsea's tough away day at Newcastle United.
Finally, we wrap up, discussing the latest developments in the legal battle between PSG and Kylian Mbappé, plus a look ahead to the Africa Nations Cup.
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On this week’s episode of The Final Third, we start with Arsenal’s steady grip at the top after a composed 2-0 win over Brentford, while City rode the edge in a 5-4 madness at Fulham. Newcastle thrashed Everton, and Liverpool steadied – sort of.
We preview Arsenal’s trip to red-hot Aston Villa, City’s next test against fearless Sunderland, and United’s awkward visit to bottom club Wolves.
Also: a bit of Glasner chatter, FIFA’s latest nonsense, and a John Textor eyebrow-raiser.
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On this episode of The Final Third, we unpack a weekend where the narratives wrote themselves. Manchester United’s disintegration suffered a miserable home defeat to Everton, while Chelsea defied logic—and Barcelona—with a 3–0 masterclass at the Bridge. Arsenal, in perhaps their most coherent European display in years, eased past Bayern with a clinical 3–1.
In the domestic dust-ups, Liverpool found themselves thoroughly outclassed by Nottingham Forest at Anfield—yes, really—while Newcastle proved the existential riddle Manchester City still haven’t solved. Arsenal continued their surge with a four-goal statement against a Spurs side that looked really bad and bereft of ideas, promising.
Looking ahead, we ask whether Everton can compound Newcastle’s travel sickness, if West Ham might drag Liverpool into further introspection, and whether Chelsea versus Arsenal might finally be more than a mood piece.
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This weekend, there's a break for the international game. World Cup qualifiers abound.
The team discusses the previous round of Premier League games: the game in North London that was awful for eighty minutes but came alive in the last few minutes, Sunderland's resilience against Arsenal, and the current state of affairs with Liverpool.
We also discuss what the table looks like and compare it to our expectations before the start of the season.
And lastly, our dear friend Ruben Amorim marks the anniversary of his arrival in the Premier League. We look back at his tenure and rate his performance.
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After Liverpool continued their losing streak last weekend, the team discussed what has gone wrong for the Merseyside team. With the Reds hosting Aston Villa, we talk about the resurgence of Unai Emery's men.
Could this be Arsenal's title already? Or is it too early to say that?
Ruben Amorim's Red Devils are looking to secure another league win, continuing their recent good form. Are they a good team now?
We try to answer those questions and much more in this episode of The Final Third.
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One of the shortest managerial reigns in the last decade of the Premier League. The hosts spend a considerable amount of time discussing Ange Postecoglou.
Can Liverpool snap their Premier League losing streak? Can Aston Villa continue their recent uptick in form?
These are some of the questions we ponder in this episode of the Final Third.
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Angelos Postecoglou's Nottingham Forest team is still searching for its first win since the Greek-Australian manager took over. Could a Chelsea win be the nail in the coffin and make Postecoglou's reign one of the shortest in Premier League history? Can the Forest team find a way to win?
We talk about that and the North West derby between Liverpool and Manchester United. Two teams are in serious need of a win. Which of the Reds will come out victorious and vindicated?
The team also discusses the title race and how it's shaping up.
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On another episode of the Final Third, the crew discusses Chelsea's struggles, Liverpool's stumble against Palace, and Arsenal's impressive victory.
We preview the weekend's games, including the Big One at Stamford Bridge, where Enzo Maresca will be looking to get one over Arne Slot and a big game at the lower reaches of the table featuring the Toon Army and Postecoglou's Forest.
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The team looks back at the Merseyside derby and the big one between Arsenal and Manchester City, and attempts to predict two big games this weekend.
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This week, we preview three big games including the Merseyside derby. Liverpool look ready to extend their lead at the top while Arsenal and Manchester City fight to not lose more ground.
We review last weekend's games including Ange Postecoglu's first game back to the Premier League.
Promises to be a great show.
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This week the team chats about some of the games from the last weekend, the controversies and everything in between.
And the on of the hosts struggles to name an interesting transfer from the transfer window, topped up with some spicy Toon Army chat.
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Most leagues are Western Europe would've kicked off by the end of this weekend.
The team chats a bit about the start of the English Premier League season and then does a bumper prediction of what the table will look like at the end of the season.
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The start of a new European football season is upon us and the crew is back after a summer hiatus.
We look back at the Club World Cup and pay a tribute to the late Diogo Jota.
Afterwards, we pick on the work done by a few English Premier League teams before the start of the new season and we preview the big season opener at Old Trafford.
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As the curtain falls on another Premier League season, we draw breath and dissect the weekend’s final twists. Manchester United’s clash with Aston Villa is put under the microscope, Newcastle stumble against Everton, and Chelsea complete the task against Forest.
We ask: what have we learned from this season?
Then, attention turns to Paris – where PSG and Internazionale meet in a final that might feel like a clash of two footballing ideologies.
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In this week’s episode, Aston Villa’s quietly impressive surge continues. Chelsea and Manchester United clashed in a boring but significant game. Meanwhile, Arsenal’s secured second place with a home win against the Toon army. The team ponders if Arsenal have hit a ceiling under Arteta.
Looking forward, we preview key battles: Villa visiting Old Trafford with Europe in sight, Newcastle hosting an Everton side desperate already on the metaphorical beach, and Chelsea travelling to Forest, in a shootout for the Champions League
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This week we talk about Liverpool’s compelling draw with Arsenal. Elsewhere, Chelsea’s latest setback at Newcastle keeps the race for the Champions League places wide open and means Newcastle United's chances of finishing second are now in their own hands.
We also consider Aston Villa’s impressive consistency under Emery, looking beyond their win at Bournemouth and towards their upcoming examination against Postecoglou’s Spurs who have an eye on the Europa League final.
Plus, a glance ahead at Chelsea versus Manchester United, in what might prove to be a damp squib.
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On this week's episode, we discuss the race for the UEFA Champions League, Brighton's league performance, and Chelsea's victory against Liverpool.
In addition, we preview the weekend's games including the crunch tie between Newcastle United and Chelsea. And thee's a fun game at the end of the show.
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On this week’s episode, we talk about Chelsea’s form after their Everton clash, talk about Manchester United late point at Bournemouth, and dissect the battle between Slot’s Liverpool and Ange’s Spurs.
Looking ahead, we preview Aston Villa’s push for a Champions League return, Brighton and Newcastle’s match with hug repercussions for the Champions League race, and a huge test for Chelsea as they host Arne Slot’s recently-crowned champions.
And of course, more chat about Ruben Amorim.
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This week, we go into Manchester City’s routine win at Everton, Villa continuing their impressive run against Newcastle United, and Chelsea finally pulling off a win and edging past Fulham.
Looking ahead, Chelsea face Everton —can David Moyes and Everton finally get one over Chelsea? Manchester United visit a flagging Bournemouth, hoping for a second bite a t the cherry this season, while Slot’s Liverpool and Postecoglou’s Spurs set up an enticing showdown or a title confirmation (it's all about perspective).
Plus, the latest in the Ruben Amorim saga, and then we round up with a game.
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