The Rest Is Football

Why was the manner of Michael Carrick’s sacking severely lacking in class? How difficult will it be for Mauricio Pochettino to come in and turn things around at Manchester United, when the club is ultimately “a bit rotten”? Is Pochettino the right fit for the squad they currently have?

Gary, Alan and Micah are joined by Rob Jones to react to the news of Michael Carrick losing his job after Man United’s worst start to a season for 40 years and England setting up a winner takes all clash against Spain this weekend.
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Where does Cristiano rank among the greatest footballers of all time? What was his biggest, single strength as a player? Has he tarnished his legacy in any way with how drawn out and messy his international retirement has been?

Gary and Micah reflect on a stunning international career for Cristiano Ronaldo. Micah reveals what it was actually like to play against him, and why he’d often beaten you before you even stepped on the pitch.
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Arsenal move five points clear at the top of the Premier League as Manchester City suffer their third consecutive defeat. With City struggling and the shadow of the 115 charges still looming over them, is there anyone capable of stopping the Gunners from lifting the trophy at the end of the season?

Could Brighton be Arsenal’s closest challengers? The Seagulls comfortably brushed Brentford aside at the Amex, recording yet another clean sheet. Can they maintain this form and genuinely mount a title challenge?

Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the bonkers action at Old Trafford, where Manchester United produced their second remarkable comeback of the week to snatch a point against Aston Villa. United still find themselves in the relegation places, but could this be a turning point in the season for Michael Carrick?

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Manchester United produce a miraculous second-half comeback, scoring three goals to beat Roma at Old Trafford. Have Michael Carrick’s players finally stepped up when it matters most to save his job?

Meanwhile, the emergence of Rio Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni has given Iraola a selection headache when it comes to picking his strongest starting XI. With Florian Wirtz and several other Liverpool stars arriving for huge transfer fees, can he really afford to leave his big-money signings out?

Plus, Gary, Alan and Micah are full of praise for the brilliant Jude Bellingham, whose outstanding performances on the pitch have helped transform him into a global superstar.
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In this special episode, we recently asked for your questions on Reddit and had Alan answer some of the best ones.

Alan spoke about covering fitness in retirement, the Kane goal record, penalty mind games, Newcastle/Sunderland, Palace rumours, management, PGMOL, and the all-important wig and chicken nuggets questions.

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