GW3 Preview: Iraola Loves His Tutus
The Corner FlagSeptember 04, 202601:02:18

GW3 Preview: Iraola Loves His Tutus

Mukesh is on the pod! He joins Amogh and Ronaq to bring you up to speed with all the games coming up in GW3. Liverpool go into GW3 with 2 2-2 draws. Is a third incoming? We know Ipswich know how to score 2 goals against a team from North England that wears red...

Plus, we also discuss the big game between Arsenal and Chelsea, and debate whether Alonso's chaos theory is enough to put an early dent in Arsenal's title defence.

All this and much more on this Friday's episode!

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Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Gameweek 3 Preview
  • 01:36 Liverpool vs. Ipswich Preview
  • 03:14 Banter and Trolling in Football
  • 04:35 Liverpool's Defensive Concerns
  • 06:00 Liverpool Fan's Concerns
  • 09:28 Assessment of Liverpool's Performance
  • 10:02 Arsenal vs. Chelsea Preview
  • 15:24 Arsenal's Defensive Strength
  • 18:29 Chelsea's Tactical Identity
  • 20:25 Arsenal's Squad and Defensive Lineup
  • 21:12 Strategies for Arsenal vs. Chelsea
  • 22:44 Chelsea's Transfer Market Drama
  • 23:41 Chelsea's Midfield Vulnerability
  • 24:38 Havertz vs. Giorgis: Tactical Implications
  • 25:11 Chelsea's Struggle Against Arsenal
  • 26:03 Assessment of Chelsea's Title Challenge
  • 27:35 Spurs' Transfer Window and Performance
  • 29:00 Spurs' Excessive Spending and Player Acquisition
  • 31:26 Richard Listen's Transfer Situation
  • 33:03 Nottingham Forest's Squad and Managerial Dynamics
  • 36:09 Brentford's Midfielder Sangare and Manchester City's Recruitment
  • 42:58 Transfer Deadline Day Drama
  • 46:31 Everton's Transfer Woes
  • 47:21 Manchester United's Highs and Lows
  • 51:02 Kobe Menuh: The Midfield Maestro
  • 53:09 United's Transfer Window Disappointment
  • 57:28 Financial Prudence and Ambition
  • 59:17 Brighton vs. Leeds: Quirky Football News
  • 01:01:06 FPL and Sign-Off

Mukesh is on the pod! He joins Amogh and Ronaq to bring you up to speed with all the games coming up in GW3. Liverpool go into GW3 with 2 2-2 draws. Is a third incoming? We know Ipswich know how to score 2 goals against a team from North England that wears red...

Plus, we also discuss the big game between Arsenal and Chelsea, and debate whether Alonso's chaos theory is enough to put an early dent in Arsenal's title defence.

All this and much more on this Friday's episode!

Don't forget to follow us on our socials:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/cornerflagpod

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@cornerflagpod

Please leave us a 5 star review on your podcast app and hit the subscribe button on YouTube!

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Gameweek 3 Preview
  • 01:36 Liverpool vs. Ipswich Preview
  • 03:14 Banter and Trolling in Football
  • 04:35 Liverpool's Defensive Concerns
  • 06:00 Liverpool Fan's Concerns
  • 09:28 Assessment of Liverpool's Performance
  • 10:02 Arsenal vs. Chelsea Preview
  • 15:24 Arsenal's Defensive Strength
  • 18:29 Chelsea's Tactical Identity
  • 20:25 Arsenal's Squad and Defensive Lineup
  • 21:12 Strategies for Arsenal vs. Chelsea
  • 22:44 Chelsea's Transfer Market Drama
  • 23:41 Chelsea's Midfield Vulnerability
  • 24:38 Havertz vs. Giorgis: Tactical Implications
  • 25:11 Chelsea's Struggle Against Arsenal
  • 26:03 Assessment of Chelsea's Title Challenge
  • 27:35 Spurs' Transfer Window and Performance
  • 29:00 Spurs' Excessive Spending and Player Acquisition
  • 31:26 Richard Listen's Transfer Situation
  • 33:03 Nottingham Forest's Squad and Managerial Dynamics
  • 36:09 Brentford's Midfielder Sangare and Manchester City's Recruitment
  • 42:58 Transfer Deadline Day Drama
  • 46:31 Everton's Transfer Woes
  • 47:21 Manchester United's Highs and Lows
  • 51:02 Kobe Menuh: The Midfield Maestro
  • 53:09 United's Transfer Window Disappointment
  • 57:28 Financial Prudence and Ambition
  • 59:17 Brighton vs. Leeds: Quirky Football News
  • 01:01:06 FPL and Sign-Off
Amogh: Hello and welcome to the Corner of Flag preview show where we are previewing the Gameweek 3 of the Premier League which is going to start tonight at 12.30 pm. Welcome everybody to the stream. Also welcome Ronaq who is Ronaq Lovely to have you here with us again. And I have just realised how formal I became in this intro. We are not that formal a podcast. We are not. Like how are you guys? I said that's how we should be starting. Ronaq: the Amogh: But I think I'll save that for when Mukesh Manjunath joins because we have been told by great Fabrizio Romano, Here We Go has appeared in the wild that Mukesh Manjunath is joining today's episode. So yeah, mean, days have Ronaq: Let's if Mukesh can't it not. Amogh: Correct. But that is in line with what is happening with Fabrizio Romano's transfer window. Here goes nothing anymore. Absolutely fucking Ronaq: Yeah. Amogh: nothing. But it is of course the advent of Gameweek 3. Lots of very very juicy fixtures and let's dive straight into it, Ronaq We have to start with Liverpool vs Ipswich which is tonight at 12.30am or rather tomorrow morning at 12.30am. And it just leads me to believe that Mukesh just loves delaying his entry into this podcast whenever we are talking about his lovely favorite Liverpool. So that he doesn't have to answer all of our pressing questions. Ronaq: But I mean, obviously, I the talking point for this game is, will Bradley Barcola get minutes or will he start or I think the conversation will be around Bradley Barcola. And Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: what will be also interesting is where Gagpo lines up because Gagpo obviously had a deadline day move to Man City lined up and Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: he was fairly respectful to all parties involved and just basically said that if Liverpool can't find a replacement, if they want to keep me, I'm very happy to continue for Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: the club and so I'm assuming even he should start and Victor Munoz has also had a great start to life in the Premier League. So yeah, they have a very interesting frontline and it be fun to watch. Amogh: Yeah, it is going to be interesting to see if Barcula does get minutes but he is one of the most expensive transfers that they've made. He's coming at around 123 million pounds, I think. So again, they have crossed that very, very achievable apparently now 100 million barrier in the transfer Ronaq: Nah. Amogh: window like fucking the game's gone. You know what I mean? And we're only saying this as United fans because we don't have the ability to these signings Ronaq: No Amogh: or any signing apparently. Also, was just thinking about this, I have to say to people who are watching, as United fans, right now it's the best time to be dicky to other club supporters. Like if you to banter, now is the perfect time because what are rival Ronaq: You Amogh: fans going to tell us that we haven't told ourselves already? Yeah, but you guys are shit, you lost against HAL. Yeah, agree. Sir, I Ronaq: Pretty much. Amogh: absolutely agree. That is the best way to deal with fucking trolls because all these fuckers, 16 to 18 year old children will come on social media like, yeah, but fuck you, what is your club doing bro? Like nothing, nothing they're doing. Now speak, what will Ronaq: And you know literally like my family has a WhatsApp group of United fans and and periodically across the transfer window one message was consistent which is we suck man Amogh: To all the trolls, just want to say we have trolled ourselves enough already. There is nothing you can say that is going to make us feel bad. In fact, you say something bad to us, we'll join in, we'll give you support. It's amazing to see trolls just completely change their... because they didn't know what What else can They were expecting a fight and they got support. How does that work? But Ronaq: Hahaha Amogh: yeah, so I mean, with Barcula again, like they've spent a lot of money on undoubtedly a young, skillful, technical player. But is that even the profile of player or the position that they needed to strengthen? Because there are serious doubts about their defense. Ronaq: 100 % I mean there are serious doubts about the defense and I think they have done decent business in defense like they've gotten Ronald Araujo as a lone move I think that's a very good stopgap solution and Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: and I think they obviously needed to strengthen their wings because Mosala left couple seasons back, Luis Diaz left so Amogh: Yeah. Yeah. Ronaq: you know even Diego Jota was a huge huge miss obviously so Amogh: Yeah, yeah. Ronaq: the wings and the attacking positions are definitely ones they needed to bolster. And departure of Salah, Amogh: Yeah, look at this. Ronaq: obviously man, that's like 20-30 goals in the Premier League each season. Amogh: Yeah, Ronaq: That is ridiculous. Amogh: yeah Mukesh is here. are talking about Liverpool versus Ipswich versus Liverpool and about Bradley Barcula being assigning that is it really needed. Let's hear the Liverpool fan. mm: See, I am shit scared because I can see a heavily imbalanced side, right? And it's clearly feeling like a recipe for disaster. Now, maybe over the season there's a balance that develops, but right now, we've been screaming for a DM, like a defensive midfielder since Fabinho left, right? Amogh: I'm a little annoyed that you had to specify what DM means. think all three of us here know what the fuck a DM is, Mukesh. We've been crying out for a DM. What? In Instagram? You want somebody to message you privately? the fuck? mm: Guys, I always assume people are as un-internet-lingoey as I am. Amogh: Mmm. mm: As someone who has recently learned all these lingos, I'm going to use them. Amogh: Who are you DMing you freshly married jaunt? you? Who are you DMing? But he's left, no? Hasn't Ronaq: hehehehe mm: same person. I am DMing Richard Hughes. Please buy a DM as I slide into your DMs. Amogh: he fucked off from Liverpool now? mm: Whatever, that's why Daphne fucked off. He said he saw my DM and he's like, fuck! corner flag! Who's giving me advice? Let me go. But yeah. I've seen it. Amogh: This is it, I have seen it all. I I am sure, I understand why your feelings came because Florian Wirtz is history in the making. As big name, big money flops tend to go. And I think now it is about time we call Florian Wirtz a flop. And I know, no wait, wait, wait, sorry, sorry. mm: No, no, no. One season. One more. I think this season. Amogh: Sorry, sorry, before you jump in here, know Ronaq also really rates Florian Wirtz as a player because he has, I have noticed this every time we have had a discussion about Florian Wirtz, Ronaq has always said very politically correct, keeping his biased Manchester United fanboy hat aside and being very, very professional about it. He has always said, yeah, we all know there's a player in there. No, there's no player. It's enough now. mm: No, I feel like you need to give a player three seasons. Amogh: Arre Ayeshaat to unit, ek minute. Yeah, aur Ayeshaat, ye ye ye, ek minute. Ronaq: That is ridiculous. First of all, that is ridiculous. mm: No, no, no. I feel like this season. I honestly feel like this is the season that tells you on how well can rate his career. Why? Why would you? Amogh: This never happens. This never happens. mm: which player, which United player has not got him is leaving. Ronaq: But I think it was that soonest, Graham's soonest when mm: And that's United fans say that other fans have not said it. United fans have said that to each other. United fans told Harry Maguire. Ronaq: Pogba had given three, four assists in a game. mm: I don't know if you remember. I used to defend Harry Maguire to death while you called for his death. So United fans. Amogh: Yeah. Yeah. Ronaq: No, I mean, I think you call it like you see it. Harry Maguire, the first season he came in, he was actually playing decently well. He Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: was a stalwart in defence, he came straight in. And then mm: Tall word. Ronaq: the seasons leading up to it, the form really dipped and he was nowhere near it. And then again, of course, the resurgence came in and, you know, we all applaud the mental strength Harry Maguire has shown because he has obviously been trolled more than anyone has ever been trolled probably. Amogh: Yeah, yeah. But I mean, let's let's talk about Ipswich versus Liverpool. Liverpool's start has been very, very mediocre because two games, two draws and both have been two, draws, right? So they've spent so much money in the transfer market and they've only managed to score four goals and they've also conceded four goals. mm: No, 4 goals in 2 games is good only. I considering 4 goals is the bad part. Amogh: Correct, exactly, which is why the question was do you really need a Bradley Varkola and not a good defensive overhaul but I mean fair enough Ronaq did point out that Ronald Araujo is a good loan signing which is a good stop by app etc etc but goals are still going in. Right, so it is interesting because two games in a row have been 2-2 draws. I had mentioned a while ago in one of our previous episodes that the start under Iraola is going to be very very slow and Liverpool fans need to brace for that. But the big question is, is he going to make it a high trick of 2-2 draws? Because it's Ipswich, we know, see, Ronaq: No, that would be very surprising. Amogh: I'll tell you what, it's Ipswich, we know Ipswich can score two goals against a team from the north of England that were red. So, I'm really reaching out over here. But, we know Ipswich can score, we know Liverpool look a little shaky, Ipswich are at home, which makes a big difference. As a newly promoted team, Ipswich is going to be ready to want to get a Liverpool scalp. It is going to be very tough for Liverpool. Ronaq: No and like we've known that this entire week Shabozlai was training at right back is what you know Twitter Amogh: Mmm. Ronaq: football has been saying so we know Shabozlai who's actually so good in midfield and I think he's way better than words way more effective than words I think words has more quality than Shabozlai but I think you have to watch Shabozlai in the midfield and is Mukesh you have to tell us is Frimpong injured or why are they looking at Shabozlai at he's just shit mm: No, he's shit. He's probably shit. Amogh: He's just shit. Ronaq: He's just shit. mm: Which is slightly worse than injured actually as a fan. Amogh: My question to rather my suggestion to Mukesh and the Liverpool fraternity at large is this if Erawala makes it 2-3 times in a row, I feel like the liver bird in the Liverpool crest needs to change to a ballerina. mm: Yeah. Ronaq: Why? Amogh: Because they were tutus. mm: Hey, that's not bad, Ronaq: Whatever. mm: actually. Hey, shut up. That's not bad. That was a good one. That Amogh: that was a good joke. That was a good joke. Right? mm: was like an elaborate pun. Completely unnecessary. But I don't know if there's ever a necessary pun. Amogh: Yeah. Most Ronaq: You Amogh: ponds are ponds. Most ponds are unnecessary. Babu Mosha they are unnecessary. mm: on your own decisions. Yeah. Amogh: Let's talk about ESAC as well. ESAC is another big money flop that Liverpool have. mm: He scored a goal, please. Please, he scored a goal. Ronaq: Yeah, no and I Amogh: Amazing! How did the rise? mm: He scored one goal and he did this. This guy. And I'm Ronaq: Hahaha! mm: like, bro, there a thousand other fingers pointing at you just doing... I'm like... I'm like, Amogh: The audacity, the fucking audacity. mm: you would need to have scored, I think after you scored 15 goals this season, then you can... I feel like that's the one thing I'll change at Liverpool, that no Liverpool player should celebrate a goal unless we get like 50 points in the first... 17 games. sorry, the next 17 games. Amogh: Because first 17 games are not possible. mm: Nice! I just fell. no. Ronaq: You Amogh: But how do you see this game going realistically from a Liverpool point of view? All jokes aside Mukesh give us your serious take on what do you think this game is going to be like? mm: I think this game is going to be a Liverpool victory. do feel like Liverpool would have been a unfortunate, not unfortunate in the sense of any refereeing decisions or bad moments, but I think it's like, you know, like growing pains and the defense is sort of think maybe the likes of Aru and Jeremy Jacque are getting to know Van Dyke and Van Dyke is so used to yelling at Kunate that he's like, shit, I just can't yell at any black guy that I see. Amogh: You Ronaq: Hahaha mm: I'm not racist, find Ikees I'm saying. I'm not. I'm not. Amogh: You Ronaq: clip Amogh: Did you see Raurak mm: Good. Amogh: by the way? I don't know if you noticed this. I don't know if you noticed this but as Mukesh was talking Ronaq: this Amogh: I saw the panic set in his eyes because he was realizing where the train is going as it was going there and this was at that point where you can't even apply the brakes. He had to go through it. He had to. Ronaq: Yeah Yeah mm: Haha you have to see it you have to see the mean thing just have a sit and you know what just have a sit Amogh: We'd like to see Virgil van Dijk respond to that criticism. I'm sure he'll be like, I'll let everybody. mm: Yeah, but Ronaq: I think he'd be happy Frimpong is still there. mm: so I have a feeling maybe there's a little bit more chemistry set. I think I Amogh: Yeah mm: would have been a little more worried Amogh: Thank mm: if the if the goals weren't coming because then we're truly fucked. Like in a sense of like, Amogh: Yeah. Yeah. mm: OK, you know what? Yeah, like, you know, after spending so much money, if you're not able to score goals, that's bad. But I think two or four goals in two games is good. I think maybe with a little bit of coordination that's been hopefully happening. And I SuperSly is probably going to play out of 90 minutes is probably going to be play right back for about 60 of those and they'll push him up later on. So I have feeling Liverpool will walk out with a win. Maybe they'll still lead goals, but maybe a 3-1 or a 2-1-2. Amogh: I'll give you a little bit of comparison. You're saying that 4 goals in 2 games is not bad. United have 5 goals in 2 games and they all came in one match after losing to Al City. So we are still in a better position if this is what you're going mm: you are in a better profession. Amogh: by. Let's move on to the big game of this game. It is Arsenal vs Chelsea. It is a mammoth London derby. easily Game 3's main event and it is Michaela Teta vs Xabi Alonso, both players who have played for Premier League clubs in the past, they have been rivals in the past. And of course, we, since the last time we recorded Arsenal did manage a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa as well with Bukayo Saka scoring. Which means that they've now got 6 points from 6. But most importantly I think... the stat that's really interesting for Arsenal fans is that they've now gone 180 minutes without conceding a goal. So clearly the fabled Arsenal defence has continued to reap rewards in this season as well. And conversely, Villa have gone 180 minutes without registering a shot on target. So that was still... a decent enough game, but now they're facing the chaos of Chelsea because that's the only way you can describe Chelsea this season and the Jabiola. So it is absolute fucking chaos. Ronaq: Yeah, 100%. And I think anyone who's watching the first two game weeks would say that Chelsea are the most potent attack and they have a different fluidity. Yeah, Chelsea have a very nice fluidity among the attack defensively they're obviously not sound and they've been leaking goals left right and center. Give me one is all about Robert Sanchez. you know messing up and then they've obviously gotten Emiliano Martinez to cover. I think Chelsea is going to be a good team this season and now this is honestly the first big test for Chelsea, actual test where right now they've just been able to manage to score more goals than the opposition but now is the real test because now they won't be able to score as many is you know what the numbers say and what Amogh: Yeah. Yeah. Ronaq: the eye test says for Arsenal because they're really robust. Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: So I do expect Chelsea to score. I very much do expect Chelsea to score. It might just be a penalty because they are such tricky players in Rogers, in Palmer, in Joe Pedro that might just be a penalty that Palmer could slot in. But I see Arsenal conceding and also winning because it's also at Emirates. And Arsenal Amogh: Do it. Ronaq: have known, like Arsenal have learned over the past, of course, five, six seasons under Arteta, but now over the last season to really grind out results, even in matches that are not going for them particularly so I do Amogh: Yeah, yeah. Ronaq: expect an Arsenal win. Amogh: I mean, with regards to Chelsea's front three, they've been given the extremely hilarious nickname JP Morgan, which when Cole Farmer Ronaq: Yeah. Amogh: was asked about it, he said it's quite a rubbish name. Ronaq: There it is. mm: I don't think Cole Palmer realises why it's JP Morgan. I think he's not able to figure it out. Amogh: Yeah, don't think Kolpaman knows what JP Morgan is. He just feels like, Ronaq: Exactly. Amogh: okay, like it's just our names or is it that he feels like JP just stands for Joe Petro and he's just being sidelined from the front three. Ronaq: Quite possibly. Amogh: Because very honestly, the first two times that I read it, the But where is Palmer? JP is mm: Cool. Ronaq: Yeah. Amogh: So, know, Cole Palmer and I are quite similar in that sense. But this is the chaos of Chelsea, right? Like in the first two games, they have scored seven goals, but they have also conceded five goals. So it is it leads to the question, which is that what is Javier Alonso's tactical identity? What is he trying to do? Because even in the last game against Brighton which they won, they had 25 % possession as we discussed in the Monday episode. And Jabi Alonso has since said that he essentially does not care what the possession number says. Which I understand as a manager, goals are what matter. Like the only stat that should matter is goals. Like f**k XG, f**k possession and all of that. Goals. We are scoring we are That's all that matters. Ronaq: See, so one thing is, as much as I would like my team to have possession and, you know, really take control of the game, but going counter-attacking football is very much a tactic that can be deployed when you have a front three as dynamic as Chelsea do. Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: They have additional pace in Pedro Neto, they have additional pace in Gittins, even their left back Jharrel Harto, he's an exceptional left back and he's going to be a really big you know player for them in the coming season and the years but I think the conversation should be more about Arsenal than Chelsea's attack because we all know Arsenal can control the game, Arsenal will control the game and of course if Chelsea let Brighton control the game then obviously I'm assuming Arsenal will also control the game against Chelsea especially at the Emirates and it is about their robustness and their defensive attributes and how you know how much they're able to stop the counter attacks, how ready they are to not you know make a mistake when Chelsea obviously try to hit them on the counter. It's going to be about that and you know let's not also not forget that Arsenal have got Solis who's a very good winger and last Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: game he didn't have the best of games. He was subbed out at 45 and then you know came on as in who had a very brilliant second half. So it's also Arsenal has a very very good squad overall and now I think this game you can also expect Ezri Konca to start ahead of Mosquera who also did pick up a knock in the last game but I think in general so Ezri Konca is a 55 Amogh: picked up a no. Ronaq: million defender I'm assuming they've got him into start when Saliba is not there. Amogh: Absolutely, Let's, let's, let's, mm: But don't you think that at given that it's at Emirates, right? I think an Arsenal that wants to be like, if Arsenal tries to be like, yo, we're at home, let's fucking entertain the crowd, they lose. I feel like if Arsenal play like safe, steady football where they don't fall for Chelsea's kiosk making abilities, and they don't act like hep, they'll be okay. Amogh: I mean call it what it is, no haraam ball. Call it what it is. Ronaq: mean Arsenal mm: Yeah, they should play haram ball, right? Ronaq: got a 1-0 win against Aston Villa who conceded 4 in Gameweek 1 against Brighton Amogh: Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Ronaq: so I don't think they're a team that really goes reckless by any means they're Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: a team that is very drilled in mm: But you don't know it's a it's a derby against Chelsea and you know, like there's always a guy who's like, we're going to entertain the home crowd, be a home crowd hero. Ronaq: I don't think I still ever come to entity in anyone. They come for the points. mm: No. Ronaq: No, literally. I'm not even saying it as a joke. It's the reality. Amogh: What a subtle day at Arsene. mm: Yeah. Amogh: But that is very true. Let's also talk about the big news from Chelsea's transfer market when it came to deadline day. Enzo Fernandez has finally completed his move to Manchester City, a £125 million move to Manchester City, even though the Chelsea deadline that they had given Manchester City had long since passed. So, I mean we discussed this, right? Like it is absolutely stupid Ronaq: Yeah, exactly. Amogh: of Chelsea to tell Man City that okay there's a deadline which is one week before the transfer deadline ends and we won't sell you if you don't cough up the money before then. Eventually he has gone. Ronaq: And city were like there's no deadline for 125 million straight up. Amogh: Exactly. There is no deadline for 125 million. There is no justice for 115 charges. You know, we just do what Ronaq: Yeah. Amogh: we want. But Enzo has finally left. He's gone to Man City because obviously city desperately need for midfield reinforcements after the departure of Rodri. But it sucks to be Chelsea right now because their replacement for Enzo, was supposed to be Lameen Kamara, that £47 million replacement deal kind of fell through on deadline day. So they've been left with egg on their face. And to add to the problems Moises Casado is also an injury doubt. So that midfield is now suddenly looking very, very vulnerable. Ronaq: So, you know, we had even discussed this in the review show of the game week to that Chelsea's team first 11 in that game was only one midfielder like central midfielder, which was Lafayette. That's it in the entire team. Amogh: Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Ronaq: And they were playing with Malou Gusteau in the midfield and they were playing with Petro Neto out wide. And it's a very fluid, very, very weird team. Like you really have to see the game and watch the team to kind of understand the formation. I think even then you don't really understand it because it Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: is very fluid and very chaotic as you know, we discussed but yeah, I don't think Chelsea are obviously not going to be able to manage Arsenal's midfield. Arsenal definitely win the midfield battle here with Declan Rice with Bruno Guimares with Odegaard cutting the lines. They have you know, out wide obviously they have Saka and you know, I think they play with Havertz. But even if they Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: play with Gokhar as both provide something very different and they're going to cause Chelsea problems, obviously. Amogh: That's absolutely a great point because Havertz are very different players. Havertz provides goals apparently in the last season and this season he's found form whereas Giorgis provides hair flicks. He provides mm: Shit. Amogh: this. So, know, very different needs for different situations and I am sure at some point, Ronaq: Yeah. Amogh: Alketa will need a forward that needs to do this. Very, very important in the overall tactical setup of the game. Chelsea haven't beaten Arsenal in... the last 11 times that they have met in competitive fixtures. So, you know, there is a bit of a bogey team sort of issue going on here where Chelsea have that monkey on their back. And that's not Cole Palmer that I'm talking about. And in my head, in my head, it was a different player, but you had already, you had already done Ronaq: hahahahah Amogh: something similar. this is how you apply the bricks. Okay. This is how you apply the bricks. So yeah. Ronaq: god Amogh: But to be fair, to bring the discussion back, did discuss about Chelsea being supposed title challengers this season with the team that they've got, with the football that they're playing. But considering this is their first real test and they're going up against the champions, do you think that they'll be able to lay down a marker and be like, all right, boys, we're coming for it. We're coming for you. Let's go. Ronaq: I don't think against Arsenal they're going to be able to do it. It's just Chelsea are a team that's still finding themselves. The players are still finding the tactics and formation really, you know, getting drilled into the new system. Whereas Arsenal Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: are through and through. They know what they have to do. They know what needs to be done and they've done it last season. And you know, there's players who've been there for the last four Amogh: you Ronaq: or five years with Arteta. it's become a team that is very well managed and everyone knows what their responsibility is. So Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: more than anything like you know why I said that Arsenal were favourites to win this season was obviously because they're the champions and obviously they have strengthened in the market but also because all the other potential rivals are teams in flux either there's a manager change either there is a lot of player changes or either there's both. And that is where I still really have an upper hand. And I would obviously say it's their title to lose even in gaming to like be with their gaming three. It's us decided to lose. Amogh: Right, let's go to ourselves, Crosstown rivals, Northlanders and Tottenham Hotspur, they play Nottingham Forest. I mean, we laughed at Spurs as is the norm for any football content creator, podcast, show, whatever it is, even Spurs fans will end up laughing at Spurs because they are such a Spurs-y team. And we laughed about Spurs in the last episode as well on Monday and suddenly on this Friday, things have just gotten more Spurs because... as it stands, two league matches, zero goals, zero points, five conceded, 20th rock bottom of the Premier League under Roberto de Zervi. And they have managed to become even more spursy since then. Because they have ended the transfer window by adding Michailo Mudrić on loan from Chelsea with I think an obligation to buy. Ronaq: 75 million Amogh: 75 fucking million. I want... Ronaq: I don't think it's an obligation, I think it's an option. Yeah. Amogh: It's an option. But even if it's an option, the number being 75 million is just absolutely fucking ridiculous. I want to know who selling it. Who is cracking for And who is accepting this from Spurs we have because three of us here. We can play football manager, can play FIFA. If this situation would in our career mode, we would also, we would save game, delete. Just fuck it. What is even the point? What is the point of playing? Console Ronaq: Console off bro Amogh: off. Sell it on eBay. Like what is it? This is a player who has not played for Ronaq: you Amogh: almost a season and a half because he was doping. He had a doping ban. Ronaq: Allegedly. Amogh: Allegedly. But even before he had the doping ban and stopped playing, it's not like he was playing great. It was one can even consider that after the doping ban, his career was slightly better than before. Ronaq: Yeah Amogh: This is a player that Spurs have bought with an option to buy for 75 million? Like does the value of money have no meaning anymore? what? Ronaq: Yeah, I mean, it's crazy how the money kind of flows around in the Premier League. know, City buy Enzo Fernandez for 125 million, City go and buy Anderson for another 121 million, Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: Liverpool go ahead and buy Barca. Like, the money is just going in circles and United is nowhere near this money, just by the way. Amogh: Yeah, mm: But please, where do you all this money came from? Ronaq: Yeah. Amogh: United is cutting their staff's Christmas bonus. They lunch. They the director Ronaq: I'm you bastard! Amogh: box to But I am saying, I get your point, Ronald. The figures have gone completely haywire. But look at the players that are commanding those figures. Bradley Varcula from PSG, World Cup finalist at one point, he's won the Champions League back to back as well. Very, very highly talented, amazing potential player. Understandable. Florian Wurtz, can also say the same thing. Alexander Isak also coming off the back of some amazing numbers from Newcastle. So again, get it. Elliot Anderson, I would still say that was silly money. But we'll see how it goes because we thought Declan Rice for 100 was also silly money but he has become the mainstay of this Arsenal team. So we'll reserve judgement on Elliot Anderson. What the fuck is Mikhailo Modric done to command 75 million dude? Ronaq: I think it is a scheme by City, Chelsea and Spurs. City buy, Amogh: Yeah, yeah, I wouldn't be surprised. Ronaq: obviously Enzo Fernandez for 125 million, sell Marmush and Savino to Spurs for whatever 150-ish million and then Spurs are going and buying Mikhail Amudrik for 75 million. It's like a whole circle, everyone's just managing their books. mm: Wait, what has Spurs gained from this? I don't get it. Like, I feel like it's like everyone's clearing their debts by making Spurs buy things. Ronaq: PERS books are the cleanest since 10 years. have not bought anyone. They Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: haven't bought Amogh: I mean, it's just ridiculous how this goes, And I don't know what Mikaela Moudrik adds to the squad because knowing Spurs' struggles from last season and this season as well, the minute he steps foot into that training ground, he's going to get injured. So, you know, it's a ridiculous sort of a thing. And to add to that, they have omitted Richard Listen from the 25-man Premier League squad because like we mentioned in the last episode, that they, Desirby was talking about how often Richard Listen was telling him that he wants to go. Ronaq: Yeah, yeah, he's I think he's going to Turkey. He's getting three X of his salary. Amogh: He's not, I don't know! mm: No, there's no money. There's no offer that's come for him, I think. From what I was reading, Ronaq: No? mm: problem is that no one wants to buy. Ronaq: No, someone did come in. think it was Trabzon's power or someone. Amogh: Trabzonspor did come in and apparently the news is that Mo Salah personally called Richard Listen to to come Trabzonspor How the mighty have fallen? Mo Salah once Ronaq: Yeah, I mean literally. Amogh: the king of the Premier League now begging Richard Listen to come play with him mm: what the... The rumour I heard is that Richarlison called Mosala and he's like, yeah, yeah, come, come, Then Sara called the head of Transponsfor and said, listen, if he comes, I'm leaving. Which is why he said no. said, yeah, yeah, dude, you know, like sometimes you, like a friend Ronaq: Hehehehehe Amogh: Yeah. mm: will come for something and like, yeah, come, dude. And they're like, hey, dude, party's cancelled. Amogh: Yeah. But let's talk about Forest, right? Because there is a game that Spurs have to play outside of the transfer market games that people are playing with them. Forest have already taken points at Anfield Ronaq: you Amogh: as we discussed earlier and they've also now got Liam De La P from Chelsea, which I think is a great move for De La P. He was being absolutely wasted at Chelsea. I think Nottingham Forest is a good level for him. He's going to be playing under Oliver Glasner, who's a great coach. can get a tune out of him as well. So, It is going to be interesting to see how Liam Dillap can terrorize this Spurs defense because we know Spurs are leaky and Dillap will want to prove a point. He's been out for a very long time. He's got a new fresh start. He's going to be wanting to go on a rampage. Ronaq: You know, we absolutely have to talk about Oliver Glasner because I Amogh: you Ronaq: think he's a fucking brilliant coach Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: and last season, I mean, obviously the season before last, he won the FA Cup. I think it was against City Amogh: you Ronaq: with Crystal Palace, Palace's first trophy, I think more than 65, 70 years and Just the following summer, he loses Eze. There's Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: talks for Mark Gehi, you know, to join Liverpool. Puts the foot down on Gehi and across the season, obviously lost Eze, lost Olise the season before that. And his performances for Palace did not really dip right until the end when it actually all, you know, just kind of blew up because he was so mad at losing players. He was so mad at Palace. ownership for not helping him. You know, after he done such amazing work with the players he had on hand and they not they hadn't backed him. So this guy he knows how to win. He knows how to make a team take and he's even done that in his previous clubs. I can't exactly remember where he was, but I know he's won. He's won stuff where he was. I think he's won the Europa League as well. Amogh: Salzburg I think it was no Red Bull Salzburg if I not mistaken. Ronaq: I think he's won the Europa League as well or the Conference League. One of the two he's won. So yeah, he's definitely a very good manager. And now with Forrest, with Maronakis, we know what a crazy owner he is. And you know, he can have literally just change of heart decisions with transfers, with the management, everything. And Maronakis is just weird. mm: I think we're going to see, you know how sometimes they say that when you mix two really potent drugs together, you either get fucked or you end up like seeing a new color that's not been seen by anyone Ronaq: You mm: in humanity. I feel like it's a bit of that that's going to happen. Like I am excited. Either way I'm excited. But it's going to be exciting for neutral. But if I was a Nottingham Forest fan, I would be a little wary. Ronaq: Really? mean, compared to the seasons past... mm: It could be anything. Don't you think so? Amogh, Amogh: you mm: I was saying that this combination of Glasner and Marakalara... Marakalara... Marakalara... Amogh: Madinakis. mm: Marakalara... Okay? It's like mixing two really potent drugs. You either see a new color or you get fucked. Like you're found in a ditch somewhere and you're just fucked. So I have feeling it could be either. I'm okay with either. I'm okay with either. I Ronaq: the mm: it'll be entertaining for me either way. But I'm excited to see what happens with them. Amogh: Great. Ronaq: Yeah, I mean, you know one thing? mm: My drawing is sure that it's going to be great. They're going to discover a new color. Ronaq: Yeah, I mean, think he'll be good. He'll be good. Amogh: All right. Ronaq: You know, I also want to talk about, I mean, if we've done with Nottingham Forest and Spurs, I would like to talk about Brentford, who are obviously doing really well. I want to talk about their midfielder, the new signing Sangare. He Amogh: Hmm Ronaq: looks like an absolute unit in Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: the midfield. He's so, so central to everything Brentford do. He's been the man like even in set pieces, he's there. like the one who stands outside the box waiting for the pass to kind of come in and then he'll take the shot and he's so robust in the midfield very good defensively now this is where I kind of think why because United's know transfer recruitment has been really priding themselves on you know we have the data and you know we're working with analysts and we have the data and you know we're getting the players who have the best numbers and this and that this guy really had really good numbers across the past couple of seasons. And I think he was in the French league, I think he was in League one. And he had really good numbers, I think top across the top five European leagues, had like the best numbers for ball recoveries. And, you know, breaking up the play and stuff like that. So why was he never even mentioned? You know, in links with United is something that would You know, I'd be questioning that. I mean, of course, it's just season. It's just gimmick to there's a. Amogh: It's it's because Ronaq you are not it's because Ronaq you are not a part of the United recruitment team because only only you Ronaq can take four minutes to talk about Brinkford central midfielder Mamadou Sangare mm: you Amogh: when Brinkford are playing Sunderland you are the only person in India who's going to be keenly watching that match mm: know the best part is there are a thousand Sangare's and I have no idea which one they talking about. I am 100 % sure if I watch T4 football they have recommended at least Ronaq: you mm: 25 of the 55 Sangare's. So I don't even think even Ronald knows what Sangare is talking about. Amogh: Hahaha Yeah. Ronaq: I mean he's the new Brentford midfielder Sangare I don't know the first name Mamadou, Mamadou Sangare mm: There are 8 of them and 3 of them are new. Amogh: First name, new Brankford midfielder. Alright, let's talk about Man City vs. Coventry because this is going to be an interesting one. Erling Haaland is back in form. He's cut his hair, didn't score in the first game week, scored two in the second game week. So, you know, it's back to regular programming for Erling Haaland. and they've also now as we discussed have got Enzo Fernandez but they've also got Ilman Ndiaye from Everton and we'll get to Everton vs United in a bit to talk about that in more detail Elliot Anderson as well so they have they've spent a fuck ton of money approximately almost 500 million pounds they've spent this transfer window and they're going up against Frank Lampard's commentary city who have played two loss two and scored zero So this is and everybody is talking about this and I want to hear your opinions on this because I need to make that decision Raunak. Triple captain Harlin. Ronaq: Yeah, I'm about to say that this is a great opportunity even I'm considering it. A lot of managers are, you know, looking at triple capping Harland against Coventry. It's also Harland at home. We know he does really well. He's not yet scored at the Etihad this season in the Premier League. I'm sure he'd want to get on the score sheet, Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: you know, give the fans a taste of his goals. And yeah, I think in gaming, we saw a huge difference. in Gameweek 1 and Gameweek 2 between you know how City played, how City lined up. It was obviously Cherokee in both the games who was ridiculously good. But you know they have too much. They obviously got NDI who is very, he's a very good signing. can do almost everything you'd want a Winger to do. He can create, he can, he's fast, he can shoot, he can pass. He is, he'll be a great City player I feel. It's only, but the main thing is we don't know how much, how many minutes he's going to play. We just don't know who's going to start for City. They have Doku, they have Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: so many players. Semenyo, Foden played on the right last game. Cherokee is so good in the middle that who do you displace? Amogh: Yeah, absolutely. I mean, there's also talk, I mean, not talk of the signed 18 year old Ayub Bouhadi, Moroccan international who played Ronaq: yeah, yeah. Amogh: the World Cup, what a fantastic World Cup, but he is more of a long term solution, of course, wouldn't be surprised if he is bided in immediately because he does look like a very, very solid player. Ronaq: Yeah, I mean, I think the midfield three going forward would be Boa Di Anderson and Enzo Fernandez, right? I think that's a fucking brilliant midfield. A Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: lot of technical ability, but I don't know how much strength they have and how robust as a midfield three they would be. But I know Elliott Anderson is really robust in, know, with the tackles. Amogh: But that's an interesting point, right? Because they've spent about 300 million this season on or this transfer window on midfielders and they still look like they need a midfielder. Like that's how important Rodri was for them. Like let's not let's let's let's really put this into perspective now for people who Ronaq: Yeah. Amogh: say, what is Rodri winning Ballon d'Or and all for like that is the importance that he brings to this Manchester City team. Ronaq: No and I mean obviously I think even Enzo Maresca kind of understood that he needed that robust midfield and he played Geyi in the midfield in the last game so he Amogh: Yeah. Yeah. Ronaq: does want that profile a really robust strong midfield and I don't think he really has it does he? Amogh: No, I don't think so because yeah, like it's definitely not Ayub Boa. Let's be honest. He's one kind. Ronaq: Yeah. Yeah. Amogh: Shall we? Are you mm: I think they could take one of the million Sangarees. I'm sure you can... Ronaq: Hahaha Amogh: are you you doing reverse racism now just because he's a Sangari? He's like a fucking strong guy. One of the all million Sangaris. mm: No, I am saying there must be a Sangare who will Amogh: Huh. mm: fit the profile that city is looking for. Amogh: How can you tell? Yeah. Ronaq: I'm sure there'd be a Mukesh mm: No no no no no Sangare is the guy, the guy Sangare Amogh: Let's tow the line even more. you think a Toure or a Diara or any of these names which are... mm: I'm sure we can do a Sangare 11 vs Gomez 11 simulation. Ronaq: hahahahah Amogh: I think we should definitely do that on Football Manager's Appendix. Let's go to Everton vs Man United. Before we get into the Man United side of things, think Everton's deadline date deserves a f**king, you know, now all or nothing Amazon Prime documentary. Because it is genuinely fucked up what has happened with Everton and I wish Akarsh for long time listeners of the Conflict will know I wish Akarsh was here to talk about this We'll try and get him for the Monday show when Everton vs United has happened so we can get his thoughts on it Because it will be amazing to just hear that rant But what? mm: Only if they lose. Amogh: Only if they lose, correct, correct No actually even if they win he'll still be depressed Like he's... mm: Dude, you know what? should just have Ronaq and Akash talk about facts. Amogh: Yeah. mm: And then that's like our ASMR for you. Amogh: Or as the thing that I sent on the WhatsApp group says Ronaq: you Amogh: ASMR Begovich. Ronaq: It's a fire angle bitch. mm: You Amogh: for people who don't know, Sean Dish was once asked if he ever Ronaq: you Amogh: considered ASMR and he said yeah absolutely the problem with Begho which was he was behind Pickford who was such a good goalkeeper for me but Ronaq: Hehehehehe Amogh: he was a top lad very good goalkeeper and everyone was mm: you Amogh: like Sean that's not what we meant but yes, every day is deadline day right like their transfer department really fucked this up because they like we discussed sold Ilman India to Man City, they've sold Beto to Fiorentina and they were supposed to replace Beto with Flouar and Balogan who again had a very good World Cup with the US national team. 40 million deal was agreed, Balogan travelled for a medical, Everton discovered something up with Balogan in the medical and so they renegotiated the deal, deal sheet is submitted, Balogan has flown in for the medical, he's come to Everton and then he realised that How the fuck can they find something wrong with me the medical and deal with this this way? I am playing, I going. And he has walked away from the deal. Yeah, he has... That Ronaq: Really? Is that what happened? Amogh: is what has happened. For Larrin Balagan's deal collapsed because of this and now they have been left with just Thierry Moubarri as their only recognized striker in the squad. It's Ronaq: Yeah. Yeah. Amogh: mental. It's absolutely mental. Ronaq: Yeah, and I mean, I think that this was the circle like the Domino linked with even Chelsea's signing who they were looking at, right? For Enzo Fernandez's replacement. What is that guy's name? Amogh: Lamin Kamara? Ronaq: Yeah, exactly. that Kamara guy and Balogan and the same team, that team needed to do sales. They couldn't Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: sell Balogan and they couldn't sell Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: Lameen Kamara and they are now in a very bad spot. Amogh: I mean, fucking love Deadline Day. Fucking love. Ronaq: So mean, actually coming back to Everton, now they have literally no one to create score and really link the midfield and the attack and even give any width. There's just no one. Amogh: No. Did the Grealish loan deal happen? Because I remember seeing Ronaq: I think so, right? Amogh: that they were going back in for Grealish on loan. So then Ronaq: Yeah, yeah, I think it did go through. Yeah, yeah. Amogh: they'll have Grealish. But it has just been reported by the Athletic that David Moyes has confirmed that Everton are now looking at free agents to fill that missing striker role. Ronaq: Yeah, no shit. mm: Paul Pogba. Amogh: He is not a striker mm: Dude, if you're gonna get a chance to play, think everyone's gonna be like, hey Paul Pogba, we're gonna say no to him because we have a specific niche that we need. They're like, I'll just put him up front. Ronaq: You know, I love Pogba. Amogh: I Ronaq: Even now, manager board has first signing Pogba. Like, just for the sake of it. Amogh: Because you mm: Yeah, if just go for it, are you gonna lose? You have to feel me later. Amogh: were controlling him. When you are controlling him with a PS controller, he dance like that. He can only play. That's the difference. Ronaq: That's true Amogh: But yes, in the middle of all of this Deadline Devouchery that Amitant have gone through, they now host Manchester United who are running on an absolute high after defeating Ipswich 5-2. I did a reel about this which we posted on our counter-flag account. The number of idiots in the comments who have said, bro, take it easy, man. This is just Ipswich. We have to wait till the big teams come. And I'm like, fucking... Ronaq: Sarcasm is like, oof. This how sarcasm Ridiculous. mm: Yeah, he got so upset. He got so upset. But see, would you ever... Okay, let's say if you're Moiz and you needed the striker position. There's Richarlison who's available. Then Ronaq: Yeah, and Rich Allison said no to coming to Everton. mm: there's someone like a freak like Paul Pogba. Or you take... Danny Carvajal and blame upfront because you have like four months. Danny Carvajal has four months left on his plate and Amogh: Yeah. mm: you're like, bro, just give me 10 goals. Ronaq: You Amogh: Are you seriously going through the list of free agents right now? mm: I mean I just Ronaq: You mm: read it a few days ago and I remember that. I thought it was ink and... Amogh: Are there any striker options in that list? mm: I don't remember saying any... Ronaq: Someone will be free somewhere. I think I should also email. Amogh: At this point for Everton, doesn't need to be a good striker, he just needs to be a striker. I think we should do it. I think all three of us should absolutely fucking do this. Ronaq: Hehehehehe mm: Is there an application form? How does one do it? Amogh: Can we go to the Everton LinkedIn page and mm: Ha Amogh: apply for job? mm: Yeah, like can we try that? Yeah, I would love to do that. Ronaq: I mean it worked for which team was that? Cape Verde. It worked for Cape Verde. Amogh: It worked for Cape Verde. That is very true. That is very true. But yes, United are now coming to Everton after the high of beating Epswich 5-2, Druno Fernandes. mm: you know you guys are laughing at Everton so much I just wish Everton got at least one point Yeah Amogh: Very possible. Very possible. sorry, in the chat Gaurav Dule said Benzema is a free agent. That is very true. Ronaq: But what I read in Fabrizio's video was Benzema is either going to renew the contract with Alenal at whatever salary or he's going to retire from football. He's not looking at a European return. Amogh: That's how sucky Everton is, I retire but you This is mental. Absolutely mental stuff. But yes, talking about the 5-2 victory against Ipswich, obviously we all as United fans were riding high because we rarely get to see five goals being scored by our team in one game. But we have to be honest, it was Ipswich, it was a one game thing. It doesn't mean that suddenly United are back to being amazing. Ronaq: Yeah, absolutely. And you can't forget the opening 40 minutes for fucking sucky in that game. And then Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: suddenly United turned it up. And as I mentioned, even in the last live that it was that one slip that led to our first goal and then the fucking fire started. But Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: before that first goal came, we were so shit. It was unbelievable. But the one thing is I need four minutes to talk about Kobe Mayno as well, because Amogh: Go for it. Ronaq: fuck. King Kobe Menuh man, Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: is THE man. He's the best midfielder. mm: Dude, if you just say fucking Kobe Mino for 4 minutes, I'll listen to you. Amogh: I Ronaq: I honestly I don't mind because he's that fucking mm: Get a cover, man. Ronaq: good. Kobe Menu is the shit. No, no, and I mean, Sangar a lot but Kobe Menu is he's fucking different gravy. Kobe Menu Amogh: I don't think you have an option Mukesh. Yeah, I don't know. Absolutely. Yeah. Ronaq: is different gravy and he's the midfielder that United fans wanted Paul Pogba to be. He's the midfielder that he's the player he's gonna do really good if you can just keep his place in the team, not get injured. get keep getting minutes under his belt and keep improving his game obviously because we know he's got the quality. The midfield has to be T Lemons and Menuh for this game against Everton because we know Everton are going to fucking replicate Hull's game plan. We know that's what they're going to do. We Amogh: Yeah. Yeah. Ronaq: can't be starting with an Andre Santos and T Lemons or anyone. It has to be T Lemons and Menuh to give that creativity from midfield to get that instant you know, penetrating pass through the lines. And that is literally what T Elements and Minoo did across the last game. Amogh: And I think that is going to be the first choice starting partnership in midfield for Carrick now. I that is very, very evident because we saw, I know it's a sample size of two games, but we saw one game without Kobi Manu and one game with Kobi Manu. And the difference was tough. Ronaq: No, I think Kobi Menuh has to be the starter because he's just so good, can do everything. But the other partner has to be dependent on the game because if it's a game where we're expecting a lot of the possession, then we kind of need T. Lemons and Menuh. If it's a game like against Arsenal, then I think he's going to probably favor Santos for the defensive capabilities. And we yet to see Baleba. in a United shirt. think that's going to be around October. I think it's definitely going to be after the international break. But then once he comes, then we'll have real serious options in the midfield to play and know, pair up different midfielders for different games. Amogh: Yeah, but so let's wrap up this segment about Everton vs United by talking about United's transfer window. It started off fairly decently with God Tailamins and we were like, fuck, nobody knew that we were interested in Uri Tailamins, what a fucking signing, well done, Ineos. And then it completely unraveled from there so quickly because we have ended the transfer window with one backup goalkeeper and three midfield players, of which one is essentially surplus to requirements at Chelsea. And I know he had a good preseason, Andres Santos, but let's be honest in the profile of player that he's got. I'm sure he'll possibly do well for United, but it's not one of those mouthwatering signings that a fan base is looking out for. Three midfielders at a backup Ronaq: You know, I think... Amogh: goalkeeper when our left back position is severely, severely under recruited. Center halves are severely under recruited because especially when your Lissandro Martinez is so injury prone and Lenny Oro is still not At that level yet. has... He's one for the future, yes, but we need one for the present. Premier Leagues aren't competed. Delict... I forgot! I forgot! Did you remember... Ronaq: I Delict for long that I don't it's Delict. Exactly! Amogh: Do you remember there was one... I don't know... Obviously it was not true, but I don't know when this was, but... On Reddit, there was one full conspiracy theory that Mataj Delict has gone through gender change surgery. That's why he's not playing for so long. Like it has gone to that level. Like his injury and his recovery from that injury has gone so long that people are writing these conspiracy theories on Reddit. Ronaq: United and Long is like, Malasia was presumed dead. But I mean, Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: talking about United's transfer window, I think you can only see what you kind of see because first of all, it lacked ambition. They got in players who were cheap deals, they got in good deals, value for money, fucking top. Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: top value for money, but that is not what I want to hear. this Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: Carrick with the team he had with the turnaround he had last season, you know, coming in third, getting in the Champions League qualification, we all assumed that building on last year's summer window where we spent of course more than 200 million, you know, revamping our attack, getting in Cunha, Embermore and Sesco, we all were assuming a proper, proper midfield revamp and Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: I really like the players he's gotten like you know we've gotten but it really lacks ambition and if they would have complimented these players with another left back with another backup striker getting rid of Zergsy getting in another you know defender a centre back it just it's giving Carrick the worst possible you know hand hand of cards to play with and Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: it's just now until the transfer window ends the blame is always on the board and Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: after the transfer window ends it is always on the manager so you know Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: if we come to November December right when Ole was sacked right when Amorim was sacked we can see if results go wrong this board and even the fans everyone's going to turn on Karik and I think it's just going to be unfair because he hasn't been given the fucking backing that he deserved Amogh: Yeah, and it's not just Carey who's been made a scapegoat, I read somewhere that further transfers are not being made because Marcus Rashford's £325,000 a week salary is also eating up a lot of the finances, which I think is just such a bullshit, obviously scapegoaty PR move by whoever would have released it, whether it was the United board, Ineos, Ineos, Jobeo, because you've also gotten rid of Casemiro and his wages, you've gotten rid of Jayden Sancho, you've gotten rid of so many players who have who have been taking a lot of money and not really providing enough input in the squad. So you have released a lot of funds. You've got Champions League football also this season. So you're getting money from there. You've signed new brand deals. You've got better ways your training, training kit sponsor. So you have made moves in the financial market. There is It's just that you don't want to apply because now you've become this board that, you know, looks for those, you know, nice cheap deals. Ronaq: No, you know, I'll tell you what, something that has just kind of struck me right now while this life is going on, I think. It's sad to even realize this, that United are going to be the arsenal of after they moved to Emirates, where they were seriously just paying off the new stadium. They were trying to cope with the prices and the amount of money they've spent on the new stadium. All they were looking for is fourth. champions the qualification, champions the money, do baseline signings and that is where they were. They weren't really expected to go and win the Premier League. They were just expected to be in the top four. And I think sadly that is where I see United being now because it is very known that they want to revamp Old Trafford. It's going to take a lot of money to do that. United still has over 600 million of debt. Interest is level. Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: So I think they're just being financially prudent and they're just getting, as I said, lacking ambition. Their ambition right now is not to win the league, obviously in this season, even if they would have fucking gotten three, four more plays, I still would have said that they're nowhere winning the league this season. I get that. But just even for this season, they needed at least two more bodies in there. Fuck the Amogh: Yeah. Ronaq: profile of the player. You know, get David Raum from Lebzic as a 30 million option at left back. Just get someone man, like you have fucking Shaw and Dorgu. Dorgu you think he's a left-finger. Shaw we know can't play 60 games. Who the fuck is gonna play? Amogh: I'm telling you, we should apply to Man United as well along with Everton. Ronaq: You mm: Hopefully. We just have to outdo one of the many Sangarees and we're good. We'll make it in there. Amogh: Yeah! Ronaq: Hahahaha Amogh: Right, alright to wrap up this stream, one fantastic bit of a new story I want to talk to it involves Brighton versus Leeds which is going to be a juicy fixture as well. Brighton's Max Weifer is out with a knee injury. Alright, how did he injure his knee? A football hit him in the face. That's right, he got hit mm: Yeah. Amogh: in the face with the football. He fell down holding his face and while falling he injured his knee. mm: And he's in my FPL man, fucking hell. Ronaq: It doesn't get better than this. Amogh: 100 million? 100 million to So everybody is just talking about how much he is going to be sold to chelsea in two seasons. How much do you think? 100 million? Chalo we done. 100 million to chelsea into it. You think somewhere... Ronaq: Exactly. 100 million. 100 million. 100 million in two seasons. mm: Yeah. 83 million. Amogh: Todd Bolley has also bankrolled Brighton's transfer market and he is is my future investment. I am giving you down payment right now. You here Ronaq: But Brighton has said who buy. Brighton are very prudent in their market. Amogh: That's what I'm saying 18.9 million for Chema Andrez. Let's see what he does. I'm sure he's going to be a fucking wonder kid who's like we said going to go for 100 million. Unfortunately, that is it for our live. know Ronaq we wanted to discuss our FPL but I have for dinner now. So I think it is time for us to wrap up. But for FPL the sum total is we are triple captaining Harlin. Yes. Ronaq: I think so. Amogh: I think so too and he is going to blank and it's going to be shit so reverse it, I didn't do it but on that note it is time to end this episode thank Ronaq: Fuck yes! 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