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James dissects what's going wrong at Man Utd, going through everything from the ownership, to player attitudes as well...CHAPTERS...00:00 - JJ Gabriel Leaving?13:08 - Man Utd's Problems

James is NOT letting the other Premier League heavyweights get away with their performances and deficiencies after the MILLIONS they've spent trying to compete!CHAPTERS...00:00 - Refs & Man Utd Fallout10:51 - Tottenham.20:00 - Liverpool26:09 - Chelsea.

James is fed up with the the officiating in a week where big mistakes were made in very high profile football matches!CHAPTERS...00:00 - On Today's Show!04:07 - Refereeing...19:09 - Man Utd's Problems...

Turkish stands in for James and gives his take on Ødegaard's return to form, the Manchester derby & his gameweek four predictions…Watch Turkish on TurkishLDN: youtube.com/@TurkishLDN0:00 Intro2:23 Is the real Ødegaard back?9:24 Bournemouth v Brentford10:36 Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest11:36 Chelsea v Hull13:03 Crystal Palace v Ipswich13:49 Liverpool v Fulham14:48 Tottenham v Everton15:50 Sunderland v Arsenal17:03 Coventry v Brighton17:50 Manchester United v Manchester City20:13 Leeds v Newcastle

Owen from United View stands in for James and gives his take on Liverpool's win over Atlético, Arsenal in Naples & Chelsea's Carabao Cup comeback…Watch Owen on United View: ⁨@UnitedViewTV⁩ 0:00 Intro0:52 Liverpool 2-1 Atlético Madrid6:04 Liverpool's £300m problem8:04 Arsenal 1-0 Napoli9:09 Ødegaard vs Bruno11:38 Is this Arteta's Champions League moment?16:56 Wednesday's other results17:47 Man Utd v Sabah on a Thursday22:38 Chelsea 6-3 Leeds24:22 Can Chelsea challenge Arsenal?

Matisse stands in for James and gives his take on Mbappé & Vinícius, Mourinho's Champions League return & Man City's win at Porto…Go SUBSCRIBE to Matisse: ⁨@matissearmani⁩ 0:00 intro1:52 Porto 0-2 Man City8:59 Real Madrid 2-1 Inter9:22 Can Mbappé and Vinícius work together?12:51 Mourinho's Madrid don't want the ball19:15 Villa win in Bruges, Dortmund beat Villarreal20:16 Arsenal at Napoli, Liverpool v Atlético25:03 Should Gakpo play as a second striker?27:17 Chelsea v Leeds in the Carabao Cup

Alex from The Different Knock stands in for James and gives his take on where Spurs are heading, the Champions League returning & the players he's backing for 26/27…Watch Alex on The Different Knock: youtube.com/@DiffKnock & youtube.com/@DiffKnockPlus0:00 Intro1:51 The Champions League is back10:14 Champions League predictions11:40 Where are Spurs actually heading?21:08 Alex's 24/25 stocks, reviewed22:29 The players Alex is backing for 26/27

Jack Cunningham stands in for James and gives his take on Arsenal beating Chelsea, Manchester United's midfield problem & Alexander Isak finding his form for Liverpool…Follow Jack on X: @jackcun96 and Instagram: @jack.cun960:00 Intro0:52 Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea4:23 Ødegaard is back6:14 Chelsea's midfield problem10:56 Everton 2-2 Manchester United14:53 Are Manchester United actually good?19:40 Newcastle 2-2 Bournemouth24:51 Isak finds his form at Liverpool28:15 Ipswich's survival chances

James discusses Mike Dean, Martinelli & this weekend's Premier League action!00:00 - Check Out This Event!03:38 - Martinelli's Sad Departure...12:19 - Mike Dean...19:48 - Premier League Predictions!

James predicts where every team is going to finish from 1st to 20th...CHAPTERS...00:00 - On Today's Show01:29 - 15th to 20th07:52 - 11th to 14th14:05 - 7th to 10th21:45 - The Top Six

James reacts to the Premier League's transfer window, all the big deals, the fees, the sales, and gives his take on the mega-money moves we've seen all summer.

James reacts to all the latest transfer news after breaking down Arsenal's 1-0 win at Villa Park!

Premier League gameweek 2 threw up some great drama and James is here to react to it all!CHAPTERS...00:00 - On Today's Show01:46 - Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle13:51 - Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest21:45 - Chelsea, Man Utd & More

James reacts to Chelsea & Liverpool making statement signings with Martinez & Barcola fixing clear weaknesses in both teams...CHAPTERS00:00 - On Today's Show02:10 - Barcola to Liverpool13:34 - Martinez to Chelsea21:06 - Alvarez & Transfers

James reacts to all the latest news in the transfer window as clubs close in on BIG signings!CHAPTERS...00:00 - Carabao Cup Draw02:26 - Martinez to Chelsea?07:01 - Sarr To Liverpool?11:24 - Grealish Bids Coming!13:09 - Ndiaye to Man City?17:29 - Jackson to Villa!20:14 - Watkins to Al-Hilal!23:27 - Ordonez, Schade, Nico & More

James isn't happy about Bruno Fernandes winning the PFA Player of The Year, but in the podcast he gives the player a lot of credit while explaining his frustrations!CHAPTERS...00:00 - On Today's Show01:39 - PFA Awards...16:25 - Arsenal, Martinelli & Alvarez21:58 - Enzo, Scott, Liverpool & More

James thinks Chelsea showed a lot of quality against Fulham and explains why they could be a problem this season...CHAPTERS...00:00 - On Today's Show01:13 - Fulham 2-3 Chelsea13:24 - Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool23:39 - Transfer Latest

The Premier League is BACK and James reacts to some of the biggest stories from the weekend!CHAPTERS...00:00 - On Today's Show01:38 - Hull 2-0 Man Utd12:17 - Brentford 3-0 Tottenham18:01 - Brighton 4-0 Aston Villa21:38 - Man City 2-1 Bournemouth

James gives his predictions for this weekend's games as the Premier League returns!CHAPTERS...00:00 - On Today's Show02:15 - Man City Documentary & Wharton14:00 - Liverpool Bid For Minteh18:14 - Arsenal vs Coventry Tonight21:16 - Premier League Predictions

With Baleba close to signing for Man Utd, have they completed an almost perfect midfield rebuild? James thinks it's a very, very good one...CHAPTERS...00:00 - Utd Completing Their Midfield14:34 - Spurs' Want £140m City Duo!21:53 - Arsenal, Konsa & Villa...27:06 - Extra News Round-Up

James reacts to the latest reports that Villa could sell MORE key players as their XI continues to be pulled apart this summer. If Emery keeps them as competitive as they've always been, he'll deserve immeasurable praise.CHAPTERS...00:00 - On Today's Show01:22 - Villa Stars Leaving?07:39 - Palhinha & Wan-Bissaka In?11:04 - Newcastle In Nico Talks15:55 - Rio On The Right?20:56 - Bruno Fernandes Latest23:37 - Disappointing Updates

James discusses the latest around Liverpool's pursuit of Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye, and whether it's true there could be another club in for one of these players...CHAPTERS...00:00 - On Today's Show03:11 - Is Mbaye Right For Liverpool?08:55 - Barcola Hijack Coming...?14:50 - City's Poor Midfield Rebuild22:35 - Boehly Selling?25:36 - Alvarez & Transfers

James reacts to Arsenal's Community Shield win, Rodri agreeing a move to Barcelona, and plenty more as Man City continue what's actually been a troubling few months for them!CHAPTERS...00:00 - Arsenal The Winners!06:57 - Man City's Terrible Few Months18:07 - Man Utd 2-4 AC Milan22:44 - Hit Piece On Romano

James previews the Community Shield and discusses the latest transfer stories!CHAPTERS...00:00 - Is It A Real Trophy?10:38 - What To Expect Tactically20:15 - Transfer Latest

James reacts to the UEFA Super Cup win for PSG, Aston Villa's brilliance, and much more!CHAPTERS...00:00 - On Today's Show01:49 - PSG 2-1 Aston Villa09:48 - The Genius Of Emery15:56 - Enzo Deadline20:55 - Spence, Romero & More

The Myles Lewis-Skelly story did the rounds on Tuesday, with criticisms of the reporting winding James up, who explains what he thinks has happened in this whole saga.

Julian Alvarez is willing to do whatever it takes to leave Atletico Madrid, if you believe reports... James breaks it all down!CHAPTERS...00:00 - On Today's Show!02:18 - Alvare, Atleti & Arsenal14:35 - Endrick & Romero20:07 - Palhinha, Hojbjerg & More

James discusses why Man Utd are right to give Rashford a second chance at the club, and analyses how it really balances their squad!

James reacts to the news that Real Madrid have lost out on Rodri who now wants to move to Barcelona!

Lots to discuss in this episode, from Vini's new offer, to Diomande, to Romano and more!CHAPTERS...00:00 - Vini Jr Offered Deal10:19 - James On Fabrizio Romano21:11 - Bruno G, Mac Allisrer & More

James discusses the exclusive from Fabrizio Romano that Man City want Pedro Neto, and he's valued at £70m! But why? That and LOADS more on Football First!CHAPTERS...00:00 - Neto, City, Spurs & More12:59 - Reijnders, Bouaddi, Bruno G & More23:45 - Nwaneri, Alvarez, Utd & More

James is sick of the constant contradictions in transfer reporting, so he attempts to explain them!CHAPTERS...00:00 - On Today's Show03:03 - Bruno "Bid Rejected"14:13 - Diomande Saga Explained24:06 - Infantino, Romero & Martinez

James reacts to all the latest around Diomande, Vini Jr, Roc Nation, Infantino and more... plus some pre-season action too!CHAPTERS00:00 - Diomande, Roc Nation & Infantino14:54 - Pre-Season For Premier League Clubs

Eddie Howe has left Newcastle, and Infantino is in big trouble as governing bodies reject his plans for FIFA...CHAPTERS...00:00 - On Today's Show01:12 - Infantino & FIFA11:10 - Eddie Howe Leaves Newcastle22:20 - Endrick, Sangare, Nwaneri & More

James breaks down all the latest reports that Vini Jr is not untouchable by Real Madrid! That plus Rodri, Infatino's plans and more...CHAPTERS...00:00 - Spider-Man Waffle03:15 - Vini Jr Latest15:00 - Rodri Latest22:00 - Henderson, FIFA, Kroupi...

The transfer window is becoming more and more confusing by the day! But James tries to break it all down...CHAPTERS...00:00 - On Today's Show...02:27 - Barcola 'Terms Agreed'08:55 - Sky Sports: Vini Staying14:23 - The Journalism Problem...22:45 - United & Chelsea's Midfield Moves27:08 - Infantino "Selling" The World Cup?

James reacts to Chelsea trying to sign Jordan Henderson & Danny Welbeck! Plus all the latest in another crazy day of transfer news!CHAPTERS...00:00 - On Today's Show!01:57 - Henderson To Chelsea?10:20 - Welbeck To Chelsea?15:41 - Trafford To Leeds21:52 - Liverpool's Window Looking Rough...25:18 - Italy & Journalists Beef!

Vinicius Jr, Rodri, Diomande... all at the heart of potentially sensational moves to and from Real Madrid, with Arsenal & Man City eagerly awaiting their fates! But this impacts so many more clubs and players too...

Arsenal are making a £70m bid for Bruno Guimaraes, but will it be enough? James dissects the latest on this transfer.CHAPTERS...00:00 - £70m Bruno Bid16:40 - Latest On Rodri To Madrid23:12 - Lacroix, Balogun Red & Hull's Owners!

James reacts to reports that Liverpool are looking at Maghnes Akliouche of Monaco! And the Rodri to Real Madrid story rumbles on in the strangest way!CHAPTERS...00:00 - On Today's Show03:16 - Akliouche To Liverpool?14:13 - Rodri, Real Madrid & Busquets23:38 - Garnacho, Scott & Romero

James discusses all the latest transfer news around Bruno Guimaraes, Alejandro Garnacho, Nicholas Jackson & more!CHAPTERS...00:00 - Chelsea Announce Rogers!05:32 - Bruno Guimaraes Latest...11:04 - Garnacho & Jackson to Villa??21:33 - Scott, Duran, Rodri

James discusses why Chelsea are getting it right signing Morgan Rogers even if they've overpaid for the Aston Villa forward. He seems perfect for Xabi Alonso's 3-4-3...CHAPTERS...00:00 - Chelsea's Plan For Rogers11:28 - Chelsea Can Compete This Season...17:42 - Villa Lose Another Star...21:37 - Guardiola, Italy's New Manager?27:46 - RIP Kevin Keegan ❤️

James reacts to Spain winning the World Cup after a 1-0 win over Argentina in extra-time!CHAPTERS...00:00 - Spain Deservedly Win08:23 - Argentina Players...17:35 - Messi.21:49 - Rodri.24:59 - Reviewing The USA As Hosts

James discusses a whole heap of players still at the World Cup whose futures are yet to be decided! Let's go through it all...CHAPTERS...00:00 - On Today's Show01:38 - Tuchel Fallout Continues07:49 - Long List Of Transfers Coming...27:04 - Villa & Arsenal Secure Signings

James goes into the England defeat to Argentina but defends Thomas Tuchel despite him making some terrible decisions with the substitutions!CHAPTERS...00:00 - On Today's Show03:44 - England 1-2 Argentina Match Report08:39 - England's Tactics13:25 - Should Tuchel Be Sacked?23:52 - Argentina & The Final

James has some very particular takeaways from France's surprise defeat to Spain in the World Cup semi-final! And who will they face? England, or Argentina...CHAPTERS...00:00 - On Today's Show!01:40 - France 0-2 Spain14:46 - England vs Argentina Preview...22:17 - Bouaddi, Man City & Romero

James reacts to Man Utd signing Youri Tielemans out of absolutely nowhere! And Trossard's left Arsenal for Besiktas... the transfer window is moving!CHAPTERS...00:00 - On Today's Show03:06 - Villa Lose Another Star...05:53 - United's Brilliant Value Signing!16:21 - Trossard To Besiktas...21:38 - Bellingham & The World Cup

James reacts to Newcastle's move for Manzambi being hijacked by Aston Villa, Garnacho's future at Chelsea and more!

James breaks down Newcastle's problems and where things have gone wrong for a club who seemed destined for a future competing at the very top of football!CHAPTERS...00:00 - On Today's Show...02:16 - Newcastle's Problems...22:57 - Alonso, Ederson, Frimpong, World Cup

Andrey Santos and Bruno Guimaraes are the topics of the transfer window in James' latest Football First Podcast!