Bruno Fernandes brilliance and Spurs remain pointless – Football Weekly podcast
Summary
The Guardian Football Weekly panel reviews a chaotic Premier League weekend, highlighting Manchester United's 5-2 win over Ipswich and Chelsea's entertaining 4-3 victory over Brighton. Discussion turns to Tottenham's shock 2-0 loss to Newcastle, questioning if it is time to panic after £340m in spending, while also analyzing Liverpool's draw with Nottingham Forest and Manchester City's win at Crystal Palace. The episode concludes with a look at Hull City's perfect start and the European draw.
Topics discussed
Intro and sponsor reads
Matchday overview and panel introductions
Man United vs Ipswich: The 5-2 thrashing
Debate: Was Maguire's handball deliberate?
Cobbi Main and Rashford's futures at United
Chelsea vs Brighton: A chaotic 4-3 win
Goalkeeper situation: Martinez vs Sanchez
Tottenham vs Newcastle: Panic or not?
Newcastle's strong start and Alanga's goal
Part 1 break and Apple Cash ad
Liverpool vs Forest: Draws and defensive issues
Man City vs Crystal Palace: Chiriches brace
Hull City's perfect start and McBurney
Sponsor break: Bombus socks and Apple Cash
Everton vs Bournemouth: Pickford saves
PSR rules and financial manipulation tactics
Sunderland vs Leeds: Isidor's goal
Champions League draw and Arsenal attack debate
Mailbag: Luca's wedding and medical mishap
Outro and final sponsor read
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