Weekend Epl Preview, Set-Piece Debates & Pep’s Kryptonite 😭

Another massive Premier League weekend preview on Five Aside with Soccertakes with AK 🔥 The guys break down all the biggest talking points heading into the weekend — from Arsenal’s early kickoff nerves at Elland Road, to Chelsea vs West Ham in a fiery London derby, Liverpool vs Newcastle chaos, Fulham testing Carrick’s United, and whether Tottenham remain Pep Guardiola’s ultimate kryptonite. There’s serious debate around set-piece football, Arsenal’s attacking balance, Chelsea’s lineup decisions, Liverpool’s inconsistency, and who actually wants it more when pressure kicks in. Predictions are made. Jokes are flying. Hair bets are still active. 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube 🎧 Or listen wherever you get your podcasts ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS (YOUTUBE-FRIENDLY) 00:00 – Intro, vibes & weekend energy 01:00 – EPL weekend preview overview 03:45 – Arsenal vs Leeds: early kickoff nerves & title pressure 07:30 – Is Arsenal becoming too set-piece reliant? 12:45 – Arteta tactics, attacking balance & confidence debate 16:30 – Chelsea vs West Ham: London derby breakdown 19:30 – Chelsea lineup, overthinking & Sanchez discourse 24:10 – Liverpool vs Newcastle: chaos guaranteed 28:00 – Salah’s role, Liverpool inconsistency & Slot criticism 32:40 – Newcastle belief vs Liverpool doubts 36:00 – Fulham vs Man United: Carrick tested 40:30 – Fulham fear factor & United’s counter-attack comfort 44:00 – Tottenham vs Man City: Pep’s kryptonite returns 48:30 – Final predictions & weekend chaos 50:50 – Outro & prediction accountability