Episode 3460: Has The Arsenaling Begun?
Last night at the Emirates we saw the Premier League game of the season – but will it prove a pivotal moment? That’s up to Arsenal and how they react. The one thing we can likely count on with Mikel Arteta is that he will keep doing things his own way until the end.
Match-winning magic from Matheus ?
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 26, 2026
Meanwhile, a new psychological study has revealed the typical personality profile and cognitive skills package of the elite footballer. Today we determine if the brains of either Murph or Eoin have got what it takes.

Mark Critchley and Jacob Hawley join us to talk about Arsenal v Man United. Arsenal are top of the league and Champions League and advancing towards a quadruple, so why did the Emirates boo at the end? Do refs need to legislate against Arsenal’s set-piece edge? And is there any reason NOT to give Carrick the permanent job?
Episode 121 is now live!
This week we’re discussing PickPocketLondon – The Biker Vigilante Saving Tourists From Pick Pocketshttps://t.co/bxXaK3H3LB
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It’s Friday and certain listeners have bones to pick, demanding accountability on certain controversial claims, ranging from “the signing of Isak has not worked out” to “individuals CAN affect the course of history”.https://t.co/BGRka9cEpI
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