English Premier League Podcast: Eplpod

Mike and Paul discuss whether or not Raheem Sterling can be considered the best footballer in the world at the moment. All of the spicy champions league matches involving English clubs were discussed as well as Manchester United's tilt in the Shame Cup against FK Partizan... where United player's are preparing for the worst when it comes to racism.   Link to the full pod. 

Manchester United lose focus at the end of the match, drawing to Liverpool as Lallana strikes in the 85th minute. VAR steals the spotlight in a handful of games. Mike's defence lawyer pins the blame on the hidden cartel funds debacle squarely on Sir Ben and Paul's shoulders.  1. Support the podcast to get Wednesday's episode

Lebron James gets it totally wrong by speaking out in favor of the communist dictatorship in China. This got us thinking, with the Premier League being massive in China, will anyone from the English Premier League do the right thing and speak out against the repressive communist dictatorship in China? Mike and Paul discuss.   Access the full episode here. 

The Legend speaks to author Christoph Biermann about his recent book Football hackers: The Science and Art of a Data Revolution Support EPLpod and the EPLpod boyz

Coleen Rooney has claimed that someone using Rebekah Vardy's Instagram account has leaked stories about her to a tabloid newspaper. It's def Rebekah Vardy, right?    Listen to the full episode here

Sir Ben and Paul discuss the following: Liverpool leave it late. Arsenal edge Bournemouth. City and Spurs go down in flames. The Legend calls in from the legal firm of Meathouse & Meathouse to give his hot take on Manchester United's loss to Newcastle.  Support the pod already. 

Spurs are stunned 7-2 at home by Bayern Munich after a second-half capitulation in which the German side scored five times. Is it time for Harry Kane to leave Spurs in order to actually win something? Mike and Paul discuss.  The full podcast can be found here

Is Solskjaer’s reign at United on life support ahead of Monday night’s Premier League game with Arsenal at Old Trafford? Mike and Paul discuss.  1. Support EPLpod

Hampshire police have said they made five arrests at Tuesday’s derby between Portsmouth and Southampton, including a man who swung a punch at a fucking police horse. Mike and Paul discuss this dumb event as well as all of the other fixtures from the EFL Cup.  You can get the entire episode here. 

Manchester City made 5-0 inside 18 minutes against Watford. They added 3 more before it was all done. Yikes!  1. Support EPLpod

This is just a quick summary of the patreon exclusive podcast wherein Mike and Paul talked about the Champions League, AS Roma's twitter account finding missing children, and Piers Morgan brining Ronaldo to tears.  To listen to Wednesday's episodes, you will now have to support the pod with your wallet. It will cost roughly the same price as a nice cup of coffee per month.  Support the pod to get the full episode.   

Loot boxes that have seen players rack up huge bills in popular games like FIFA should be recognised as a form of gambling and banned from being sold to children, according to a damning new report. Mike and Paul discuss.  Support EPLpod

Paul Scholes proved class is permanent with an outrageous bit of skill during Vincent Kompany testimonial. Could he walk into the starting 11 at Manchester United? Yes, yes he could.  Support EPLpod

Chelsea outcast Danny Drinkwater is beaten to a pulp by six thugs outside a Manchester United nightclub after trying to bed another footballer’s lover. Mike and Paul are forced to gossip wildly about this piece of frivolity given that it's the dumb international break. 1. Support EPLpod 

Michael Owen's autobiography has sparked a feud over Twitter with fellow England legend Alan Shearer, who took offence to the way in which Owen characterized Newcastle United in Reboot: My Life, My Time. 1. SUPPORT EPLPOD

It's a holiday in Canada. We'll be back tomorrow to chat about the football. But for now, it's nothing but fancy cocktails and high-end sex workers. 

Manchester United have agreed a loan deal for Alexis Sanchez with Inter Milan. Sanchez is set to spend the season at the San Siro after the two clubs reached an agreement that will see United pay a portion of the Chilean's wages. Mike and Paul discuss whether or not Sanchez is the worst United transfer ever.  1. Support EPLpod

Newcastle United were able to pluck a 1-0 away win at Spurs while Manchester United were taken to the sword by Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.  1. SUPPORT EPLPOD

Manchester United and Kick It Out will meet representatives of Twitter regarding concerns over racism and other abuse aimed at footballers on the social media platform. Mike and Paul discuss.  1. SUPPORT EPLPOD Join our slack channel

Thrashed 4-0 at God's team, Manchester United, last weekend and beaten on penalties by Liverpool in the European Super Cup on Wednesday, Lampard’s side drew 1-1 against Leicester.  1. SUPPORT EPLPOD