Welcome back to On The Bench Podcast 🎙️⚽

This episode dives into BIG football debates — from Arsenal under pressure, Arteta’s future, and Saka concerns, to a wild Spurs relegation prediction and what happens if Salah leaves Liverpool 👀

Is Mikel Arteta under pressure at Arsenal? Are they starting to crumble when it matters most?

Has Martin Ødegaard lost his spark? Is Arteta’s system limiting creativity?

Are Arsenal lacking world class attackers to win the Premier League?

Bukayo Saka form & injury concerns — is he still untouchable for England?

What does “world class” actually mean in football today?

What Arsenal must change to finally win the league 🏆

Could Arteta or Arne Slot get sacked? 😳

Xabi Alonso links and what’s next for Liverpool

If Mohamed Salah leaves, how do Liverpool replace him?

Florian Wirtz praise + finishing issues in attack

Liverpool tactical changes explained (3 at the back 👀)

Roberto De Zerbi to Spurs? Can he actually save them?

BIG prediction: Tottenham Hotspur could get relegated 😬

Manchester City treble talk vs Arsenal expectations

Would 2 trophies be a success for City this season?

Chelsea FA Cup dilemma

Debate: Best player to NEVER win the Premier League 🐐

🇮🇶 Iraq qualify for the World Cup after 40 years — big moment!

On this episode of On The Bench Podcast, we cover a bit of EVERYTHING 🔥

Spurs sack Igor Tudor… but is Roberto De Zerbi the right replacement? And how bad could it get for Spurs this season? 😅

We dive into England’s World Cup chances – are they genuine contenders or are fans getting carried away? Has Gareth Southgate actually spoiled England fans with recent success?

Big squad debates too…

Bellingham, Palmer, Morgan Rogers, Wharton – who starts? And is Thomas Tuchel right to pick players based on form over reputation?

Then the BIG debate…

Does Harry Kane HAVE to start? And is he actually the best player in the world right now? 👀

We even compare him to Messi, Ronaldo & Ronaldinho…

Plus:

Bruno Fernandes “best in the world” shouts 😅

Ballon d’Or talk – Dembele, Yamal & what Kane needs to win it

Bellingham as a 10?

⚽ GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL REAL TALK:

We also get into a serious conversation about grassroots coaching in England…

Toxic sideline behaviour from parents & coaches

Kids not being allowed to play freely anymore

Coaching badges costing too much & taking too long

Why countries like Spain produce more technical players

Are we losing creativity in young English players?

On this episode of On The Bench Podcast, we discuss the pressure on Arsenal to win a trophy, Saka’s form, Chelsea debates, and whether Spurs are genuinely in a relegation battle.

Topics:

Arsenal need a trophy – pressure on Arteta & the fans

Kepa debate – gets into 15–20 PL teams? Better than Sanchez?

Saka form – not the same since contract & hamstring injury? £300k a week debate

Front four not performing – Madueke & Martinelli bring needed pace

Dowman vs Madueke – should he have come on in the final?

Rosenior criticism – fans frustrated, protests & squad not good enough

Chelsea debate – transfer policy, youth success & past hijacking of deals

Can Chelsea still attract top players? Wage structure questions

Bruno Fernandes – best No.10 in the world? Player of the season debate

Bruno vs Cole Palmer

Everton top 4 push – can they catch Liverpool?

Champions League spots – possibility of 6 or 7 English teams

Spurs relegation talk – lack of desire, tough fixtures, real danger?

On this episode of On The Bench Podcast, we dive into some of the biggest talking points in football right now… and there’s a lot to unpack 👀🔥

Is the title race already over? Has Pep Guardiola given up at Manchester City, and are we witnessing the end of his era? Meanwhile, Arsenal are flying — but is a historic quadruple actually on the cards? 😳

We also break down Haaland’s form, a huge cup final preview, and some serious debates around Player of the Season, Chelsea’s chaos, and the relegation battle heating up…

Topics Covered:

Title race talk – is it already done?

Pep Guardiola’s future at Manchester City

Erling Haaland’s form + City’s defensive issues

Arsenal’s form + quadruple debate 🏆

Max Dowman hype + England / World Cup discussion

Cup final preview: Arsenal vs Man City

Predictions + how big this game is for the season

Combined Arsenal vs Man City XI 👀

Saka vs Semenyo debate

Manchester United’s form + top 3 push

Bruno Fernandes vs Declan Rice (Player of the Season debate)

Chelsea crisis – injuries, ownership & management criticism

Reece James injury setback

Financial issues & fine discussion

Relegation battle – Spurs, Leeds, West Ham & Forest

In this episode of the On The Bench Podcast, the boys dive into some huge football debates including Manchester United vs Aston Villa, Premier League rivalries, and England squad selection.

We also discuss the hype around young talents and whether certain players are being overrated.

Topics in this episode:

• Manchester United vs Aston Villa Combined XI

• Is Liverpool vs Tottenham a bigger game than Man United vs Villa?

• Do big games still exist in the Premier League?

• Chelsea fans: Is Spurs still the biggest rivalry?

• Could Millwall returning to the Premier League shake up London rivalries?

• Championship play-off format changes explained

• Should Michael Carrick stay or go?

• Talent ID in football – should clubs judge players based on the World Cup?

• Elliott Anderson vs Bruno Guimarães vs Tonali debate

• England squad discussion – should Harry Kane start or be dropped?

On this episode of the On The Bench Podcast, the lads build a Newcastle vs Manchester United Combined XI and debate who actually makes the team.

We also react to Arsenal vs Chelsea, discuss the issues surrounding Cole Palmer’s availability, and question the mentality and discipline within the Chelsea squad.

There’s also a heated debate about Gyökeres vs Šeško, whether Tottenham are genuinely in a relegation battle, and who the top 5 strikers in the Premier League are right now.

In this episode we discuss:

Newcastle vs Man Utd Combined XI

Arsenal vs Chelsea reaction

Cole Palmer availability concerns

Chelsea discipline & mentality debate

Arsenal goalkeeper debate (best in the world?)

Arteta’s squad management

Gyökeres vs Šeško striker debate

Spurs relegation battle discussion

Current Top 5 Premier League strikers

In this week’s episode of On The Bench Podcast, we get stuck into some BIG Premier League debates…

🔴 Arsenal vs Spurs reaction – were Arsenal good or Spurs just awful?

⚪ Are Spurs seriously in a relegation battle?

🏆 Can Arsenal actually go on and win the league?

🔵 Chelsea’s inconsistency & red card problems (8 this season 👀)

🤔 Arsenal vs Chelsea Combined XI debate

🚨 VAR controversy & the Gabriel “foul” discussion

⭐ Top 5 players outside the traditional Top 6 (Bowen, Guimarães, Rogers & more)

In this episode of the On The Bench Podcast we discuss:

The North London Derby

Building a combined Arsenal & Tottenham XI

Ranking the biggest football rivalries in world football

Cole Palmer vs prime Mason Mount

Lockdown Marcus Rashford vs current Semenyo

Gameweek 27 predictions