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S4 · E2
August 7 · 1 hr 11 min
Bruno Give me rice: Image Rights, Rashford Flights & Chelsea's Youth Hostel
Arsenal finally land Bruno Guimarães... and suddenly Dalu's biggest Premier League villain becomes his favourite midfielder. 😅 This week the Five Aside crew dive into Arsenal's midfield makeover, Vinícius Jr.'s never-ending contract saga, Rashford's uncertain Manchester United future, Chelsea's endless collection of wonderkids, Saudi money vs football ambition, and a heated debate over Victor Osimhen, wages, and whether Premier League clubs still undervalue African strikers. As always, plenty of football takes, plenty of chaos, and absolutely zero agreements. 🎙️ Topics include: Arsenal sign Bruno Guimarães Vinícius Jr. contract & image rights Rashford's United future Chelsea's transfer strategy Are Saudi clubs changing football forever? Osimhen, wages & African striker bias Timestamps 0:00 – Intro & welcome 0:19 – Meet the co-hosts 1:18 – Arsenal complete Bruno Guimarães transfer 3:53 – The Vinicius Jr. to Real Madrid saga 6:47 – Marcus Rashford's uncertain Man United future 8:48 – Man United's transfer business breakdown 16:05 – Man United's ideal midfield three 18:36 – Chelsea's rocky preseason 26:26 – Why players are chasing Saudi League money 51:13 – Is "Prem proven" really a thing? 70:45 – Wrap-up & outro
S4 · E1
August 5 · 1 hr 8 min
Transfer Window Shopping & FIFA's Price Tag
The Five Aside boys are BACK with a brand-new season, a fresh studio, and plenty of football banter! This week they dive into the biggest football talking point of the summer: FIFA's controversial private investment proposal. Is football evolving, or is the beautiful game being sold to the highest bidder? The lads debate Gianni Infantino, transparency, UEFA's response, and what private investors could really mean for fans. Then it's onto the transfer window as Chelsea continue their spending spree, Arsenal's pursuit of Vinícius Jr., Morgan Rogers, squad building, Premier League ambitions, and plenty of Chelsea vs Arsenal banter. Expect laughs, hot takes, Nollywood analogies, and classic Five Aside chaos. Timestamps 0:00 – Intro & Catching Up 3:03 – FIFA Privatization Debate 19:29 – Nigerian Movie Tangent 22:33 – Benefits of Private Investment 24:54 – Transfer News Talk 43:56 – Rashford Back to Man United? 52:39 – Saudi League Money Debate 65:01 – Outro & Season Preview
S3 · E103
July 24 · 43 min
World Cup Winners & Sinners | Our Best XI Has EVERYONE Arguing! 🏆🔥
The World Cup is over... and football withdrawal has officially kicked in. 😭⚽ The lads reunite to relive the tournament, share what they'll miss most, and hand out the official Five Aside World Cup Awards. From MVP and Best Young Player to Worst Fans, Biggest Disappointment and our Team of the Tournament, expect plenty of debate, banter and a few controversial picks. Did Bellingham deserve to miss out? Is Messi still untouchable? Were Portugal the biggest flop? And was Cape Verde really the surprise story of the tournament? Let us know your own awards and Best XI in the comments! Timestamps 00:00 – World Cup withdrawal is real 02:00 – Fan Fest memories & favourite World Cup moments 06:00 – The legendary Five Aside group chat 08:00 – Five Aside World Cup Awards begin 08:45 – Best Goalkeeper debate 11:45 – Full defensive line selections 16:30 – Midfield arguments (Rodri, Fabian Ruiz & more) 22:00 – CAM controversy: Bellingham vs Olise 25:30 – Front three revealed 28:15 – MVP & Best Young Player 30:00 – Most Disappointing Player 30:45 – Best Fans & Worst Fans 34:30 – Surprise Team & Biggest Disappointment 40:30 – Best Jersey 41:30 – Final World Cup Awards recap & outro
S3 · E102
July 18 · 1 hr 12 min
TuCHEL? England Bottled It! | World Cup Final Preview 🏆 ⭐
England were one goal away from the World Cup Final… until it all fell apart. This week on Five Aside, the boys break down England's dramatic collapse against Argentina, asking the big question: Did Thomas Tuchel get it completely wrong? From questionable substitutions and a defensive meltdown to Messi rolling back the years and Scaloni's tactical masterclass, we unpack why England froze under pressure while Argentina simply refused to die. We also preview the blockbuster Spain vs Argentina World Cup Final, debating whether Spain's beautiful football can overcome Argentina's grit, mentality, and Messi magic. ⚽ Was Tuchel the problem? 🐐 Is Messi producing one last masterpiece? 🏆 Who lifts the World Cup? Join the debate in the comments! Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome back & England heartbreak 02:20 – Rewatching the semi-final: things we missed live 03:00 – Opium Atlanta World Cup Final Watch Party announcement 05:00 – Breaking down England vs Argentina 07:20 – Did Tuchel get the substitutions wrong? 10:10 – England's mentality under pressure 13:40 – Why Tuchel deserves the blame 18:40 – "It's not in England's DNA?" – Tuchel's comments discussed 22:00 – Squad selection & missed opportunities 29:00 – The back five debate 35:00 – Argentina's mentality & Enzo Fernandez praise 39:30 – Scaloni's calm leadership 40:30 – Messi's incredible performance despite his age 47:30 – Spain vs Argentina World Cup Final preview 50:00 – Can Spain's possession beat Argentina's intensity? 53:00 – Final predictions
S3 · E101
July 15 · 12 min
Au Revoir, Les Bleus! Spain Pass the French Test 🇪🇸🔥
Spain are through to the final after outclassing France—and the lads break down exactly why. From Rodri and Fabián Ruiz running the midfield to Didier Deschamps' questionable team selection, there's plenty to unpack. Did France abandon what made them successful? Was Spain simply too good? And with Mbappé's Ballon d'Or hopes fading, does Spain now have one hand on the trophy? Plus, the boys give their updated tournament predictions and preview England's massive semi-final. Timestamps 00:00 Intro & reaction to Spain vs France 00:40 Predictions revisited 👀 01:35 Why Spain controlled the game 03:20 Rodri & Fabián Ruiz dominate midfield 05:15 France's tactical problems explained 05:50 Deschamps' selection mistakes 07:25 Rabiot, Saliba & where France struggled 08:20 What happened to Kanté? 09:00 Tchouaméni criticism & midfield debate 09:50 What's next for France? Zidane? 10:15 Mbappé's Ballon d'Or hopes over? 10:40 Spain tipped to win Euro 2024 11:25 England watchalong announcement & outro
S3 · E100
July 14 · 1 hr
Tuchel Lit the Fuse! 🔥 Messi Awaits & Yamal Faces His Biggest Test
The World Cup semi-finals are here and the Five Aside crew dives into every major storyline. Can Spain's possession football finally crack France's superstar squad? Is Lamine Yamal ready to silence the doubters against Mbappé and co.? Will England's talent finally click against Messi's battle-hardened Argentina? Plus, the lads debate Thomas Tuchel's explosive comments about England, Bellingham's response, Ballon d'Or implications, and give their semi-final predictions. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & World Cup withdrawal is real 01:55 – 64-team World Cup debate & Nigeria concerns 03:00 – Breaking down the four semi-finalists 05:15 – Spain vs France preview 06:30 – Lamine Yamal under the microscope 11:00 – France's incredible squad depth vs Spain's style 15:25 – Spain vs France predictions 15:50 – Lamine Yamal's impact on the next generation 18:20 – Atlanta watch party announcement 21:00 – Tuchel criticises England's performances 26:00 – Bellingham's response & media reaction 31:00 – England vs Argentina tactical preview 38:50 – Messi vs Bellingham debate 40:50 – England vs Argentina predictions 41:10 – Guest predictions join the discussion 47:40 – Final semi-final picks & closing thoughts
S3 · E99
June 29 · 1 hr 19 min
Japan to Beat Brazil?! 😱 Ronaldo Under Fire & Knockout Predictions
The World Cup knockout stage is here and the Five Aside crew have plenty to get off their chest! 🇵🇹🔥 This week the boys debate whether this has actually been a great World Cup, why there haven't been enough iconic goals, and whether tactics have killed the wonder strike. They also react to Uruguay's punishment after crashing out, call out the NFF over Nigeria's absence, and reveal their biggest tournament disappointments. Plus, bold Round of 32 predictions including Japan vs Brazil, Portugal vs Croatia, Morocco vs Netherlands, France vs Sweden and plenty more. Will the underdogs keep shocking the world? Who are your dark horses? Drop your predictions in the comments! 👇⚽ Timestamps 00:00 Intro & South Africa crash out 01:05 Has this World Cup actually been good? 04:45 Why are there fewer iconic World Cup goals? 08:35 Biggest disappointments so far 09:00 Uruguay punished after elimination & what Nigeria should learn 14:00 Turkey, Tunisia & the importance of elite finishers 16:00 Are traditional No.9s making a comeback? 18:20 World Cup top scorers & chasing history 19:30 Biggest underperforming nations 23:00 Norway's controversial rotation against France 27:30 African teams impressing at the tournament 30:40 Round of 32 predictions begin 31:00 Germany prediction 31:10 France vs Sweden 31:35 Netherlands vs Morocco 32:50 Portugal vs Croatia 37:20 Spain vs Austria 42:00 USA vs Bosnia 43:40 Belgium vs Senegal 46:50 Brazil vs Japan debate 52:30 Ivory Coast vs Norway 56:00 More knockout predictions & closing thoughts
S3 · E98
June 24 · 1 hr 12 min
Ifs, Buts & El Bombas: Ronaldo’s Free-Kick Civil War!
Portugal finally turned on the style, Ronaldo delivered, and suddenly the “Portugal are finished” takes are looking shaky. The lads break down Ghana’s defensive masterclass against England, debate whether Tuchel knows his best XI, and spend an outrageous amount of time arguing over one Ronaldo free kick that never happened. Plus, France are terrifying, Olise is cooking, and is João Félix football’s biggest “what if”? 00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Home Depot boxes / new studio tease 01:12 - Haruna joins 01:43 - Declan Rice injury mention 02:00 - Dalu on hate watching England vs Ghana 02:45 - Portugal hate watch / Bruno Fernandes 03:49 - Ronaldo World Cup record broken 04:38 - Big players clocking in this World Cup 05:27 - Gakpo and Brobbey braces / Netherlands 06:05 - Ghana vs England breakdown 07:03 - Ghana's defensive masterclass 08:14 - Semenyo not delivering 09:16 - Ghana going forward lacking quality 10:52 - England attacking issues / slow play 11:20 - Tuchel's best XI debate 11:34 - Reece James at this World Cup 13:22 - Trent vs Reece James debate 15:05 - Madueke most threatening for England 16:47 - England need to move ball quicker 17:25 - England missing a 10 / Palmer 20:25 - Portugal vs Uzbekistan recap 21:43 - Ronaldo free kick debate 31:05 - Argentina vs Algeria recap / Messi 31:15 - Joao Felix breakdown 36:04 - Julian Alvarez discussion 37:06 - Portugal's tactical issues going forward 43:55 - Viteinha and Neves needed vs tougher opponents 46:07 - France looking dangerous / Olise 48:01 - Dalu switching allegiance to France 51:34 - Young players not shining this World Cup 52:01 - Senegal disappointment / end of an era 56:03 - Argentina going far? 01:01:49 - France vs Argentina final prediction 01:02:01 - Japan / Asian teams dark horse warning 01:02:21 - Norway and Netherlands sleepers 01:03:51 - Underdog goalkeepers having big tournaments 01:05:28 - Neymar back in training 01:05:41 - World Cup halftime show / Micah Richards 01:08:36 - Quick hits / transfers 01:08:48 - Chelsea receive €20M compensation from Man City for Maresca 01:10:50 - Outro / new studio announcement
S3 · E97
June 19 · 54 min
The World Cup Is Cooking (And Portugal Is Burnt)
Portugal’s World Cup campaign is already causing civil war in the Five Aside studio. Is Cristiano Ronaldo holding Portugal back, or are the players around him failing to serve him properly? The lads also break down England’s statement win, Messi’s masterclass for Argentina, Senegal’s struggles, Brazil’s concerns, and the surprise packages lighting up the tournament. Plus, early shouts for the breakout young star of the World Cup. Banter, hot takes, and plenty of football chaos. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & Portugal disappointment 01:00 – Why this World Cup has exceeded expectations 02:45 – Most impressive teams so far (Colombia, Ivory Coast, Japan, South Korea, Ecuador) 05:45 – Haiti, Scotland & surprise performances 07:35 – Most disappointing teams (Portugal, South Africa, Senegal) 10:15 – Senegal vs France breakdown 13:00 – Portugal’s tactical issues begin 16:00 – Is Ronaldo the problem or the solution? 21:30 – The great Ronaldo debate gets heated 27:00 – England’s impressive win & Harry Kane masterclass 31:00 – England’s standout performers & defensive concerns 34:00 – USA’s encouraging start under Pochettino 36:00 – Argentina, Messi & Lucas Zidane’s nightmare 43:00 – Looking ahead to Senegal vs Norway and Spain’s chances 45:30 – Brazil’s worrying start & tactical concerns 51:45 – Early picks for breakout young player of the tournament 53:00 – Final thoughts
S3 · E96
June 17 · 1 hr 1 min
Cape Fear: France Fire While Spain Sweat
The Five Aside crew break down Cape Verde’s historic World Cup journey, debate whether Spain should be worried after a sluggish opener, and react to France’s statement win over Senegal. The guys also dive into Ousmane Dembélé’s role for France, Senegal’s transition from its golden generation, and why African teams are making a serious impact on the world stage. Plus, plenty of World Cup banter, predictions, and hot takes along the way. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro and FIFA Fan Fest experiences 01:00 – Meeting Cape Verde fans and the beauty of World Cup culture 03:30 – Cape Verde vs Spain recap and predictions revisited 04:30 – Will Cape Verde change their approach against Uruguay and Saudi Arabia? 11:50 – Has Spain’s performance changed expectations? 14:00 – Spain’s reliance on Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams 15:20 – Ferran Torres frustrations and Spain’s attacking issues 18:00 – World Cup favourites: France, Spain, Argentina, England & Netherlands 22:40 – France vs Senegal reaction 24:00 – Mbappé’s elite goalscorer mentality 25:00 – Is Senegal’s golden generation nearing the end? 28:50 – France look like serious contenders 30:00 – The Dembélé debate: PSG star, France passenger? 35:40 – Senegal’s substitutions and tactical mistakes 39:00 – Norway, Iraq and early World Cup surprises 40:00 – Why South American teams have struggled so far 44:00 – African teams making a statement on the world stage 49:00 – Côte d’Ivoire’s potential dark-horse run 51:00 – The growth of African football and final thoughts
S3 · E95
June 13 · 37 min
Bafana Battered, Poch Under Pressure & Korea’s K-Pop Kick-Off
The World Cup is finally underway and the Five Aside crew are here to break down all the opening-day drama. AK and Inii react to an underwhelming opening ceremony, South Africa’s nightmare start against Mexico, South Korea’s impressive display against Czechia, and a chaotic Canada vs Bosnia clash. Plus, they preview USA vs Paraguay and debate whether Mauricio Pochettino’s Americans can finally live up to the hype. Banter, bold predictions, and plenty of football chaos as the tournament gets rolling. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & World Cup excitement 00:43 – Opening ceremony reactions: did Mexico underdeliver? 01:56 – World Cup theme songs: Waka Waka vs the rest 03:08 – Mexico 2-0 South Africa review 04:00 – Why South Africa struggled so badly 06:52 – Mexico’s chances in the tournament 09:38 – Can South Africa recover from the opening defeat? 14:04 – South Korea vs Czechia review 16:36 – Lee Kang-in and South Korea’s midfield dominance 18:20 – Czechia’s strengths and set-piece threat 20:02 – Why Czechia may struggle to progress 23:13 – Canada vs Bosnia review 24:58 – Canada’s lack of quality despite the result 27:45 – Canada’s group-stage outlook 29:18 – USA vs Paraguay preview 30:18 – Can Pochettino deliver for the USA? 32:20 – Expectations for America’s “golden generation” 34:41 – Match predictions: USA vs Paraguay 35:54 – Looking ahead to Brazil vs Morocco 36:14 – Outro
S3 · E94
June 10 · 1 hr 44 min
World Cup is here, Atlanta’s Not Ready, Ronaldo’s Not Done, and Nigeria’s Not There
The Five A Side Podcast is BACK — and we're coming in hot with the World Cup already underway right here in Atlanta 🔥 We reunite the full crew — Dalu, AK, Temi, Haruna, and special guest Tobi — to break down everything World Cup 2026. From the vibe (or lack of it) in Atlanta, to who's actually winning this thing, to the African teams we're riding with all tournament long. We get into France's squad depth, Spain's scary balance, Portugal's Ronaldo problem, and why England under Tuchel might actually be different this time. Plus — Nigeria didn't make it. We had to talk about it. Then things get real when we debate the Thomas Partey handshake situation, the Somali referee denied a US visa, and what it means to host a World Cup in this political climate. Oh, and we close it out with the most memorable World Cup moments of all time — '82 Brazil, '06 Zidane vs Brazil, Uruguay vs Ghana 2010 — the nostalgia hit DIFFERENT. ⚽ Topics Covered: World Cup vibe in Atlanta — is the city ready? Full tournament predictions: France, Spain, Brazil, Argentina Portugal's midfield depth vs the Ronaldo problem African teams built for the heat — Morocco, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire England squad selection debate: Palmer, Maguire, Bellingham, Henderson Group of Death breakdown MVP predictions for the tournament Thomas Partey controversy Most memorable World Cup moments ever 🎙️ Subscribe, like, and share with your people. Five Aside will be at the games in Atlanta all tournament — stay locked in. #WorldCup2026 #FiveAsidePodcast #Atlanta #WorldCup #Football #Soccer #PremierLeague #Nigeria #Arsenal #France #Spain #Portugal #England #africanfootball Timestamps 0:00 – Intro / Banter & Setup 1:45 – Welcome Back / Temi Returns to the Pod 3:00 – World Cup in Atlanta: Vibe Check & Is the City Ready? 7:00 – Atlanta World Cup Energy vs. European Host Cities 8:45 – Who's Winning the World Cup? Predictions Begin 9:00 – AK's Pick: France — Why They're the Most Balanced Squad 14:00 – Dalu's Pick: Spain — The Most Complete Team 17:30 – Haruna's Heart: Portugal & Bruno Fernandes Hype 20:30 – Portugal's Midfield Debate: Are They Actually the Best? 22:00 – Ronaldo Problem: Does He Hurt Portugal? 24:00 – Tobi Joins the Pod / His Pick: Spain, Dark Horse: Netherlands 26:00 – 48 Teams, 12 Groups — Nigeria Didn't Make It. How We Feeling? 28:30 – What Does Expanding to 48 Teams Mean for Quality? 29:30 – Will the Heat Be a Factor? African Teams Built Different 31:30 – African Teams to Watch: Morocco, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Congo 33:30 – Japan as a Dark Horse? France Won't Make the Semis? 37:00 – Norway & Ødegaard: Underrated Group Stage Threat 38:30 – Group of Death: France, Norway, Senegal, Iraq 40:30 – England Under Tuchel: How Far Can They Go? 45:00 – MVP Predictions: Bruno / Yamal / Olise / Messi / Ødegaard 49:00 – Top Contenders Breakdown: Can Anyone Upset France, Spain, Brazil, Argentina? 51:00 – England Squad Selection Debate: Palmer, Maguire, Bellingham, Henderson 58:00 – Favorite World Cup Songs (Wavy Flag, Waka Waka) 1:08:00 – Most Memorable World Cup Games (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014) 1:15:00 – Brazil '82: The Best Team to Never Win 1:20:00 – Nigeria's Missed Opportunity: What It Means for the Golden Generation 1:25:00 – African Teams: South Africa, Cape Verde, Egypt, Congo Deep Dive 1:31:00 – Somali Referee Denied Visa / FIFA & Immigration at the World Cup 1:32:00 – Thomas Partey Handshake Controversy: Debate Gets Heated 1:44:00 – Outro / Five Aside in Atlanta for the World Cup
S3 · E93
June 8 · 18 min
An Arsenal Fan's Mum Tells Her Side of the Story
What happens when a Nigerian mum discovers her son has two dangerous obsessions: animals and football? In this hilarious and heartwarming episode, Dalu sits down with his mum to unpack the origin story of his football addiction. From kissing cats and sleeping in dog houses to singing Okocha's name at sunset, the conversation takes a nostalgic turn through Nigerian football culture, Rangers vs Iwuanyanwu chaos, World Cup memories, Arsenal heartbreak, and the moment Neymar won Mum's heart forever. A funny family conversation packed with football banter, childhood stories, and unexpected Neymar fandom. Timestamps 00:00 – Introducing Mum's first Five Aside appearance 00:45 – The childhood animal obsession that worried Mum 02:00 – The infamous cat-kissing incident 03:00 – Discovering football through Jay-Jay Okocha 05:00 – Why Mum thought football passion was dangerous 05:40 – Rangers vs Iwuanyanwu: the referee-slapping story 07:40 – Football becomes the "lesser evil" 08:20 – Growing up with football injuries and football conversations 09:15 – Mum learns football through Messi, Brazil and international stars 10:00 – The Brazil match that made Mum fall in love with Neymar 11:30 – Neymar mania: skill, dribbles and surviving tackles 12:40 – Praying for Neymar after his injuries 13:20 – Is anyone else in the family this football-obsessed? 14:20 – How Kanu, Arsenal and neighbours shaped Dalu's fandom 15:20 – Supporting Arsenal and 20+ years of suffering 16:00 – Mum's plea for Arsenal to stop ruining household happiness 16:25 – Future appearances and signing off
S3 · E92
June 1 · 25 min
PSG’d Off! Arsenal Fall on Pens, Fans Lose Their Heads & Dembele Enters Legend Status
Arsenal’s Champions League dream ends in the cruelest way possible: penalties. In this special Five Aside fan reaction episode, emotions are running wild as Gunners and PSG supporters debate controversial penalty decisions, Dembele vs Mbappé legacy talk, Arteta’s tactics, transfer targets, and whether Arsenal are one step away from becoming Europe’s next powerhouse. Raw, passionate, and completely unfiltered fan reactions straight from the final. Timestamps 00:00 – PSG fans celebrate European glory 01:00 – Is this PSG team the start of a dynasty? 02:00 – Ligue 1 advantage debate & Dembele's performance 03:00 – Dembele vs Mbappé: Who is the bigger PSG legend? 04:00 – Arsenal fans react to the heartbreak 04:45 – Did PSG deserve the win? Tactical breakdown 06:00 – The penalty controversy explodes 07:00 – Arsenal’s squad, transfers & Premier League success 08:00 – Chelsea fans join the banter 08:45 – Were Arsenal actually the better team? 09:30 – Arsenal supporters process the defeat 10:30 – Reasons for optimism: Arsenal’s future in Europe 11:15 – Summer transfer targets discussed 12:00 – Kvaratskhelia to Arsenal? Fan recruitment pitch 12:45 – Eze debate: Hero or culprit? 14:00 – Arteta criticism and Gabriel’s penalty miss 15:00 – Should Gabriel have been taking penalties? 16:00 – Rival fans give Arsenal credit despite defeat 17:00 – VAR inconsistency and major refereeing decisions 18:00 – Deflated Arsenal fans look ahead to next season 19:00 – Full match breakdown and tactical reflections 20:00 – Kvaratskhelia penalty incident revisited 21:00 – Madueke penalty controversy debate 22:00 – Neutral perspective on the refereeing decisions 23:00 – Did the better team win? Final verdicts 24:00 – Why Arsenal fans should still believe
S3 · E91
May 29 · 1 hr 19 min
Fly Emirates vs Emirates Fly Better 😭✈️ Arsenal vs PSG Gets Toxic
The Five Aside crew goes ALL IN on the UCL Final debate as Arsenal fans, PSG supporters, and certified football terrorists clash over tactics, “world-class” players, underdog narratives, and whether Declan Rice can survive PSG’s midfield chaos. From Saka debates to Arteta tactics, Hakimi injury concerns, Enrique’s revenge arc, and Arsenal fans claiming “the pressure is off” — this one gets HEATED. Plus: the funniest joke of the episode — “Fly Emirates vs Emirates Fly Better” — might genuinely decide the final. 😭 Will PSG’s attack overpower Arsenal’s defense? Or are the Gunners finally ready to complete the dream? Chaos, banter, and football Twitter-level headloss throughout. Timestamp 0:00 Intro & panel predictions 3:00 Arsenal defence vs PSG attack debate 7:00 PSG's system — how they attack 8:00 Flanks vs midfield — Bayern comparison 10:00 Route to the final 11:00 Underdog debate 13:00 Arsenal fan culture & social media 16:00 World-class players in Arsenal's squad? 17:00 Weak Premier League season debate 22:00 Arsenal going in with no pressure 24:00 PSG overconfidence — Club World Cup story 26:00 Luis Enrique respects Arteta 28:00 How will Arteta set up? 31:00 Timber vs Mosquera at right back 34:00 Martinelli vs Zubimendi 36:00 PSG midfield — just let them have it? 37:00 Joint combined XI begins 43:00 Midfield trio — Rice, Vitinha, Neves 47:00 Right wing — Saka vs Doué 51:00 Left wing — Dembélé as player of the tournament 54:00 Luis Enrique's team-first culture 57:00 Match predictions 1:01:00 Dembélé vs Mbappé — bigger PSG legend? 1:03:00 Rice vs Fabregas — bigger Arsenal legend? 1:08:00 Daniel defends Fabregas 1:11:00 How we became fans — origin stories 1:16:00 Final words & outro
S3 · E90
May 25 · 41 min
North London’s Red Wedding: Arsenal Fans Finally Lose Their Heads
Arsenal fans in Atlanta absolutely lose the plot after finally ending the drought — and the scenes are pure chaos. From emotional lifelong supporters and rival fan banter to Bruno Fernandes debates, Tottenham survival stress, Klopp nostalgia, and Arteta praise, this one has everything football culture is about. There’s singing. There’s screaming. There’s tears. There’s cooked takes. And somehow Spurs fans still caught strays. Football heritage was alive and well tonight. Timestamps 00:00 – Arsenal fans flood the celebrations 00:45 – Father & son Arsenal story goes emotional 01:45 – “I don’t know what to feel” after winning the league 02:40 – Arsenal fan club president speaks on the journey 04:10 – “We suffered for this” – emotional Arsenal speech 05:20 – Predictions for next season & Champions League hopes 06:00 – Reliving Arsenal heartbreak over the years 07:10 – Rival fans react to Arsenal’s title win 08:15 – Bruno Fernandes vs Declan Rice debate erupts 10:00 – Set-piece assists argument gets heated 11:20 – United fans back themselves for next season 12:00 – Crowd chaos & trophy celebrations continue 13:10 – Harry Kane banter and trophy jokes 14:00 – Arsenal fans already predicting next season 15:00 – “We want our trophy!” crowd takeover 16:10 – Years of banter finally paid back 17:00 – “God did” – Arsenal fans celebrate the payoff 18:00 – Chelsea fan reacts to Arsenal lifting the title 19:00 – Pep Guardiola, Man City & next season discussion 21:00 – Liverpool fans debate Arne Slot & Klopp legacy 23:00 – Klopp vs Pep tactical legacy discussion 25:00 – Nigerian football shoutouts & fan culture 26:00 – Lifelong Arsenal fan reflects on the pain years 27:00 – Champions League optimism goes through the roof 29:00 – Spurs fan enters the chaos 30:00 – Relegation survival stress explained 31:00 – “Slot Out” chants begin 33:00 – Tottenham ownership frustrations aired out 34:00 – Chelsea ownership & oil money banter 35:00 – More title celebration madness 36:00 – Arsenal’s defense praised as Europe’s best 37:00 – Final trophy scenes & crowd erupts
S3 · E89
May 21 · 11 min
Who Knows Ball: Assist me if you can!
Manchester United finally got their hands on a trophy this season… unfortunately it’s the all-time assist leaders list. 😭 Who really knows ball better? Temi puts Chidalu and Ak through a brutal Premier League assists challenge — naming players from the ALL-TIME EPL assist leaders list until somebody folds. From safe picks like Giggs and KDB to outrageous misses, panic answers, and the shocking Özil debate, this one gets heated FAST. Plus, someone’s walking away with free Chick-fil-A… and someone’s walking away ashamed. 😂 Did they cook or embarrass themselves? Watch till the end and play along in the comments. Timestamps 0:00 – Intro & rules explained 0:42 – The EPL assists challenge begins 1:15 – Giggs, Fabregas & Henry start strong 2:00 – Jesus FAILS immediately 😭 2:35 – Van Persie miss shocks everyone 2:55 – The Mesut Özil controversy 3:30 – Gareth Barry sneaks onto the list 4:00 – Drogba & Gerrard enter the chat 4:45 – James Milner top 10 revelation 5:10 – Dennis Bergkamp saves Arsenal fans 5:45 – Ashley Cole confusion causes chaos 6:25 – Roy Keane disasterclass 6:55 – David Silva & Scholes restore order 7:35 – Raheem Sterling surprise appearance 8:10 – Pressure starts hitting HARD 9:00 – Mo Salah almost forgotten 😭 9:45 – Bruno Fernandes sneaks into top 20 10:20 – Winner crowned + Chick-fil-A trophy 10:50 – Outro, donations & absolute nonsense
S3 · E88
May 20 · 1 hr 18 min
Light It Up! Arsenal Finally Beat the "Next Season FC" Allegations 🔥🏆
Arsenal are Premier League champions — and the Five Aside boys are losing their minds. From emotional fan confessions to Declan Rice propaganda, Arteta debates, Pep Guardiola legacy talk, and Xabi Alonso confirmed at Chelsea, this episode is pure football chaos. We also get into João Pedro's Brazil snub, Salah's Liverpool legacy, Mourinho to Real Madrid, and whether Arsenal are about to build a dynasty… or if this is just a one-hit wonder. Banter levels? Through the roof. Timestamps 00:00 - Haircut bets, forgiveness & Arsenal finally deliver 02:15 - Arsenal crowned Premier League champions 05:00 - "Netflix FC" no more: emotional Arsenal reactions 06:50 - The moment Arsenal fans knew the title was real 10:25 - Biggest games of Arsenal's season 14:00 - Arteta debate: genius coach or attacking fraud? 16:20 - The Aston Villa & Man City performances that changed everything 20:00 - Arsenal's spine: Rice, Gabriel, Saliba & Saka 23:30 - Odegaard captaincy arguments get HEATED 30:00 - Declan Rice appreciation session 32:50 - Pep Guardiola potentially leaving Man City 34:10 - Is Arteta the new sheriff in town? 35:15 - Arsenal transfer needs for a title dynasty 38:50 - João Pedro left out of Brazil squad discussion 44:40 - Xabi Alonso confirmed as Chelsea manager reaction 48:30 - Can Chelsea finally trust a manager long-term? 55:00 - Salah, Griezmann & Lewandowski legacy debate 58:40 - Liverpool fans, Trent drama & football loyalty talk 01:00:30 - Who is Liverpool's next legend after Salah? 01:06:50 - Mourinho to Real Madrid — good idea or disaster? 01:13:00 - Will Arsenal defend the title? Final takes

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