EPISODE · Sep 29, 2025 · 1H 22M
Ep. 7 - Teams hitting their stride in League Play, Champions League Group stage begins
from The 1-8-1: An American Take on European Soccer · host Nik and Ryan
On this episode of your favorite American soccer pod, Nik and Ryan discuss the very one-sided Manchester Derby, if Liverpool can keep winning at the death, Arsenal's lineup dilemma, and we preview the first week of Champions League group stage. Also - Josh Sargent, Luka Modric's production at age 40, and our best bets for the upcoming week.Chapters:03:01 - Manchester Derby Recap - United never stood a chance and City is ROLLING13:15 - Arsenal's match against Bilbao and what Arteta is doing with his stacked lineup.22:17 - Chelsea v. Brentford shock result; Brentford's struggles29:30 - Forest's struggles vs. Arsenal and why in the world did they sack Nuno?38:45 - Burnley's gutting loss against Liverpool; can Liverpool keep winning at the death?45:15 - Rest of EPL games: Bournemouth, Brighton, Sunderland, Everton, Fulham, Newcastle, Tottenham results.55:35 - Serie A Recap: Juventus vs. Inter Milan the match of the year thus far; AC Milan kicking into gear with Luka Modric1:03:47 - Our Players of the Week1:08:30 - DID JOSH SARGENT SCORE THIS WEEL?1:10:15 - UEFA Champions League Preview1:15:45 - Our Best Bets for the Week AheadKeywords: Manchester Derby, Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, Athletic Club, Bilbao, Arsenal, Arteta, Eze, Madueke, Chelsea, Brentford, Nottingham Forest, Nuno, Burnley, Liverpool, Juventus, Inter Milan, Calhanoglu, Serie A, Premier League, Champions League, Barcelona, PSG, AC Milan, Luka ModricTwitter: @the181pod
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On this episode of your favorite American soccer pod, Nik and Ryan discuss the very one-sided Manchester Derby, if Liverpool can keep winning at the death, Arsenal's lineup dilemma, and we preview the first week of Champions League group stage. Also - Josh Sargent, Luka Modric's production at age 40, and our best bets for the upcoming week.Chapters:03:01 - Manchester Derby Recap - United never stood a chance and City is ROLLING13:15 - Arsenal's match against Bilbao and what Arteta is doing with his stacked lineup.22:17 - Chelsea v. Brentford shock result; Brentford's struggles29:30 - Forest's struggles vs. Arsenal and why in the world did they sack Nuno?38:45 - Burnley's gutting loss against Liverpool; can Liverpool keep winning at the death?45:15 - Rest of EPL games: Bournemouth, Brighton, Sunderland, Everton, Fulham, Newcastle, Tottenham results.55:35 - Serie A Recap: Juventus vs. Inter Milan the match of the year thus far; AC Milan kicking into gear with Luka Modric1:03:47 - Our Players of the Week1:08:30 - DID JOSH SARGENT SCORE THIS WEEL?1:10:15 - UEFA Champions League Preview1:15:45 - Our Best Bets for the Week AheadKeywords: Manchester Derby, Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, Athletic Club, Bilbao, Arsenal, Arteta, Eze, Madueke, Chelsea, Brentford, Nottingham Forest, Nuno, Burnley, Liverpool, Juventus, Inter Milan, Calhanoglu, Serie A, Premier League, Champions League, Barcelona, PSG, AC Milan, Luka ModricTwitter: @the181pod
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