• 'No one has come close to spectacular Liverpool'| 'Europa League won't save Ange's job at embarrassing Spurs'
    Apr 28 2025

    Phil and Juls react to Liverpool romping to their 20th English league title with a comfortable 5-1 win over Ange's Spurs, whose domestic season seems to be going from bad to worse. But can the Europa League save his job?


    They also chat about the FA Cup semi-finals and whether Crystal Palace can cause an upset in the final against Manchester City.


    Michelle and Ash also chat WSL and how Chelsea and Arsenal's exploits in Europe may have an impact on the end of the domestic season.


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    39 mins
  • FA Cup semi-final preview: Crystal Palace v Aston Villa | Nottingham Forest v Manchester City
    Apr 23 2025

    Schwarzie, Phil and Juls preview the FA Cup semi-finals as Crystal Palace take on Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest face Manchester City, live on Optus Sport.


    They reflect on the importance of the competition and the pressure on Villa, Palace and Forest who are desperate to lift a trophy.


    The team also debate Forest’s priorities: Champions League or FA Cup, whilst everyone picks their FA Cup winner.


    Michelle and Ash also look ahead to a big weekend of NWSL action on Optus Sport.


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    23 mins
  • Man United's UCL dilemma | Trent's 'epic adios' | Niclas Füllkrug: Barry big balls
    Apr 21 2025

    Schwarzie, Phil and Juls break down another weekend of Premier League action that felt all too familiar: Manchester United underwhelming again, Leicester losing, and fresh headlines around Liverpool’s contract talks following Trent Alexander-Arnold's winner.


    The guys also chat about the battle for the Champions League spots and whether Niclas Füllkrug was right to call out his West Ham teammates, with Phil giving him the nickname 'Barry Big Balls'.


    Michelle and Ash round things off with the latest from the WSL, where the title race is shaping up to be a lot tighter than expected.


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    53 mins
  • Weekend Preview: How much longer does Ange have? | 'Belter' of a Champions League qualification clash awaits | Better manager: Emery or Howe? |
    Apr 16 2025


    'My dad always wanted me to sign for Everton!'


    We move into the final six weeks of the Premier League season, and Phil Kitromilides, Jay Bothroyd and Michael Bridges return for a big weekend preview:


    • Bridgey tells us why he loved playing at Goodison Park, and how he and his old man were 'gutted' he never got the chance to play for the Toffees - and why Liverpool fans loved him!
    • After a massive mid-week win for the Magpies, Aston Villa and Newcastle United clash in a huge fixture that could determine Champions League spots
    • Spurs host Forest in a match which may or may not have a telling impact on Ange Postecoglou's tenure at the London club.
    • Results allowing, Liverpool could seal the title!
    • It's a COMPELLING weekend of football you cannot miss!


    Watch EVERY Premier League match on Optus Sport.


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    19 mins
  • Are Nottingham Forest ready for the Champions League? | Leeds' promotion is 'done and dusted!' | Will Isak leave Newcastle this summer?
    Apr 14 2025

    Phil is joined by Bridgey and Jay this week to take stock of where we're at as we head into the final throws of the season: five Champions League spots are up for grabs and are Leeds on the cusp of returning to the Premier League?


    The guys also discuss Mo Salah's new contract at Liverpool and whether or not Alexander Isak will be leaving Newcastle this summer.


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    38 mins
  • Weekend Preview: City v Palace in most open contest ever! | Newcastle's 'brilliant'/'exceptional' season has United up next | Would you take Isak or Hojlund? | Bournemouth and Fulham tussle for Europe spots
    Apr 9 2025


    'Newcastle have had a brilliant exceptional season!'


    Some mouthwatering fixtures sit ahead of us this weekend in the Premier League, and you can see them all on Optus Sport! Mark Schwarzer is joined by Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens to preview a few picks of the matches:


    • Manchester City and Crystal Palace meet at the Etihad, with a stagnating City and rising Palace promising one of the most open contests in the history of these two clubs!
    • The lads try and decide whether brilliant or exceptional is the better adjective, as Newcastle host Manchester United!
    • If you had Alexander Isak and Rasmus Hojlund on offer for your club, which would you take?
    • Bournemouth and Fulham meet at Vitality Stadium in a match which could mean a European run for one side.


    Watch EVERY Premier League match on Optus Sport.


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    17 mins
  • The Meh-chester dull-by! | De Bruyne to depart the Premier League as 'one of the greatest' | Has this still been a great season for Liverpool!?
    Apr 7 2025

    This week Schwarzie, Phil, and Juls dive into the Meh-chester dull-by - a Manchester derby that lacked intensity and left everyone disappointed. With both teams underperforming, they discuss why this was one of the most underwhelming derbies in recent memory.


    The guys also reflect on Kevin De Bruyne’s legacy as one of the Premier League’s greatest players following his announcement that he will be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season, with Schwarzie sharing some personal stories from their time together at Chelsea.


    They also get fired-up in a debate about whether Liverpool have had an 'unbelievable' season or not. Phil can't believe what he's hearing!


    Finally, they take a look at Crystal Palace's fine run of form and reflect on Southampton's abysmal season following their relegation.


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    38 mins
  • 'Bournemouth will be kicking themselves' | 'Crystal Palace will win the FA Cup for the first time!' | 'Mouthwatering' Merseyside derby headlines midweek Premier League
    Mar 30 2025

    Schwarzie and Bridgey reflect on another epic weekend of FA Cup action outside the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, and they can't believe Andoni Iraola's men didn't get the job done!


    The guys also assess the rest of the round and give their tips on who they think will be lifting the trophy at Wembley in May.


    There's also a ton of midweek Premier League action to look forward to in the coming days including the Merseyside derby and Spurs v Chelsea.


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    31 mins
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