Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email. On today’s pod: Championship side Southampton knock Premier League leaders Arsenal out of the FA Cup. The panel ask whether the “bottle” narrative is about to haunt Mikel Arteta’s side again. Were the Saints simply the better team? Has a blueprint been found to beat Arsenal? And just how worried should they be heading into the run-in?
Manchester City sweep aside Liverpool at the Etihad, with Erling Haaland’s hat-trick and another costly Virgil van Dijk error raising big questions. Is this the end for Arne Slot already? The panel debates whether Liverpool’s big players have gone missing, and whether City are quietly heading towards another trophy-laden season. Plus, there’s a review of the ‘Weekly Cherki’ and a game of ‘rank these Silvas’ as Bernado Silva calls time on his Manchester City career.
Then to the chaos of West Ham v Leeds, arguably the tie of the round. A stoppage-time comeback, a debutant goalkeeper, Finlay Herrick, thrown into a penalty shootout, disallowed goals, near misses and absolute bedlam. John Brewin reminisces about cult heroes of bygone days as Leeds United reach the semi-final for the first time in 39 years. Meanwhile, Chelsea runs riot against Port Vale, whilst the panel asks if dropping Enzo Fernández was a good idea.
Plus: The Scottish title race tightens, Millwall dream of the Premier League, and a rumour emerges that could change Barry’s life forever.
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Southampton v Arsenal - Emirates FA Cup Quarter FinalSOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 04: Ross Stewart of Southampton celebrates after putting his team up 1-0 during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Southampton and Arsenal on April 04, 2026 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Matt Watson/Southampton FC via Getty Images)
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