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The Hooligan's Pitch
by Michael & Chad
Where Chad and Michael talk Footy and our home-brewed EPL Fantasy League. www.hooliganspitch.com
Episodes
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Sky Blues
After 3 weeks, the EPL is back and hungover? Quite a few interesting finishes as we wrap up week 6. The promoted teams came back and all secured vital points, even Tottenham rescueing a point at the death. City beat Liverpool, shocker, but how does the rest of the league feel? You okay with a…
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S.H.A.M. City
Emergency pod, break the glass!! 115/115 , a perfect score by Manchester City in the recent legal proceedings! Did you actually think you were going to get away with it!! What comes next? Well, Liverpool at Anfield. It's Man City vs. The World at this point, who are you taking??
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Get Flocked
Caw CAWWWWW - The Gulls are flying, soaring, and dive bombing their opponents in recent weeks, taking out Man United and then Arsenal back to back. 5 teams in the EPL have yet to lose, while Tottenham scores 2 BUT Villa claim their first victory against them. Chelsea get stung hard, and Iroala...
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Kickin' & Screamin'
It's a bird, it's a plane....no...It's Gabriels LEG! Look out Emi, boots are coming in hot! Controversy on the Arsenal v. Chelsea game leads the news of matchday 3 where two of the top dogs took each other on in what was the most physical match of the year. Liverpool get their first victory,...
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Belts Out
Whip it, whip it good is exactly what Newcastle did to the Spurs with the wombo-combo of Wissa and Elanga. The lightening duo is quickly boosting the Newcastle to the top of the table while we watch the Villa's and Tottenham's crumble away. Who is the best #10 in the league, Cherki On...
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Silence!
EPL Matchday 1 in the books! Upsets came in a hurry and we had to break down the good, the bad, and the very, very ugly!
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Showtime!
We're BACK! Season 5 of The Hooligan's Pitch is here, and we’re roaring to go! Could this be the best Premier League season yet with the title truly up for grabs? Every team has restocked, from players to managers, and Arsenal enter the season as defending champions with their eyes on going...
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We're Seeing Red
The World Cup is over, and we're here to break down the final. This match kept us on the edge of our seat for all 106' minutes with the GOAT getting absolutely shut down, while Spain is showing us this is their time to rule football in the next decade. We also break into the most recent transfers...
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VAR Wars - The Phantom Cable
England vs. Norway gave us The Phantom Cable...did the ball really hit the camera drone cable, or are we being sold a ghost story? Meanwhile, VARgentina is now 8-for-8 on VAR calls. Coincidence? Plus, diving review giving us yellow is good for the game! Semifinals are next.
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Red, White, Black & Blue
Well...here we are...again. Is the Round of 16 the ceiling for the USMNT? This year truly felt different and yet, our hearts (and heads) and in pain. Outside of our nation, teams are rolling! France look unstoppable, Spain has their super sub, England luckily has Kane, and Norway has a literal...
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Eagles Screeching
FREE BIRD BABY! USA is moving on to take on Belgium in their revenge game from 2014. Round fo 32 has brought us drama in almost every match, and we have to give some flowers to FIFA for proving there is talent across the board. We've seen upsets, we've seen teams preparing for an upset, only to…
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Dozen Red Roses
Matdhday 2 is over and here comes the drama. Who will take the group and who will round of the bottom 8. Portugal, so back...Belgium, dropping fast. USA all the way? We think so. The stars are shining, we're smiling, and the tournament carries on!
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CINEMA!
24 games down, 80 to go! We've seen 75 goals, 3 red cards in 1 game (the only reds), and a surprising 9 draws. Heroes have been discovered in Capo Verde as the "Volleyball Coach" handled Yamal & Co., earning their first point in World Cup History. Matchday 2 starts now!
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Prêt, Colocar, GO!!!
The football world barely had time to catch its breath after a dramatic Champions League Final that saw PSG edge Arsenal in a nerve shredding penalty shootout to retain Europe's biggest prize. Now, all eyes turn to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where 48 nations will battle across North America in the...
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The Finale, Championes
After 22 years of pain, banter, and bottle job accusations, Arsenal finally kicked the door down and the Premier League crown with 85 points, leaving Manchester City choking on second place. Manchester United rocked into third, Aston Villa crashed the elite party, and Liverpool’s title defense...
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For All The Marbles
Arsenal are one win from glory .... If Bournemouth stun Man City tomorrow, the title heads to North London before a ball is kicked at Selhurst Park. Meanwhile, Spurs can shove West Ham into the Championship at Stamford Bridge. Title dreams. Relegation terror. Absolute carnage awaits.
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Deadlock
City landing the knockout punch. Arsenal blinked. Cherki struck first, Havertz teased hope, then Haaland crushed it with trademark brutality. Guardiola’s machine roared when it mattered. The gap? Just three points, with City lurking and loaded. Liverpool grind, Villa thrill, Chelsea wobbling til...
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What Goes Up, Must Come Down
West Ham smashed Wolves to escape danger, while Bournemouth stunned Arsenal and cracked the title race wide open. City surged, United stumbled, and Palace punished. Spurs? Still a disaster, sinking deeper after another loss. At the bottom, Forest are quietly fighting while others collapse.
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Farewell, King
Mohamed Salah, the King, is planning his exit from Liverpool FC after nine iconic years, leaving behind goals, glory, and trophies. Meanwhile, Manchester City snatched the Carabao Cup, powered by youngster Nico O'Reilly. The Premier League title race is heating up, Arsenal leads, but City lurks....
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The Keepers Unionize
Midweek football produced talking points across England and Europe. Chelsea boosted their Champions League hopes by beating Aston Villa in midweek, Arsenal handled Brighton & Hove Albion, and Manchester City dropped points with Nottingham Forest. Tottenham Hotspur’s crisis worsened against…
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Sinking Spurs
Liverpool smashed West Ham 5–2 with set-piece carnage at Anfield. Manchester City scraped past Leeds to stay in Arsenal’s slipstream. Then Arsenal edged Chelsea 2–1 in a fiery derby, red card drama included, to restore their five-point cushion. THE RACE IS ON.
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Carrick Me Home
Matchday 27 is in the books! Arsenal smashed Spurs 4-1 in a ruthless North London Derby statement, while Liverpool and Manchester City left it late to keep the title race on. Villa blinked, JWP executed Chelsea, and Palace snatched victory at the death. Fulham took full control, United edged...
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Domino Effect
Arsenal looked ready to coast, then Man City ripped up the script with a last gasp smash and grab at Anfield to keep the title race twitching. Villa’s dream is fading fast, while Man Utd and Chelsea are suddenly breathing down the top four’s necks. Brentford humbled Newcastle, Everton robbed...
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Brains vs. Brawns
Matchweek 24 flipped the script. Arsenal smashed doubts (and Leeds) to tighten their grip on the title as City unravel with limp second halves and tactical power. Liverpool’s revival is real, powered by the electric Ekitike–Wirtz combo. Villa can’t crack a low block, Brighton can’t close a game,...
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Dry January
Matchweek 23 delivered pure Premier League chaos. Arsenal’s title grip loosened after a brutal home loss to Manchester United, slicing their lead to four points as City and Villa stalk. Liverpool collapsed late at Bournemouth, extending their winless misery. Chelsea surged under new leadership,...
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Afcomical
Matchday 22 brought chaos. United stunned City in the derby, denting title dreams. Chelsea cruised, Arsenal stalled, and Spurs slipped again. Liverpool wobbled, Leeds scrapped for survival, and Sunderland piled on Palace’s pain. The table tightened, tempers flared, and the Premier League stayed...
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Xabi, You Up?
Matchweek 21 was pure Premier League mayhem: Man Utd impressed beneath the chaos, Liverpools blunt attack handed Arsenal the point, and Newcastle’s stoppage-time insanity could light a fuse. Brentford refuse to cool off, Semenyo bowed out with swagger, relegation doom looms for West Ham, and the...
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Who's Next?
Premier League chaos reigned. Arsenal survived a five-goal thriller to go six clear, while City were mugged late by Chelsea. United drew, then sacked Amorim. Liverpool and Spurs stalled again. Wolves finally won. Brentford ran riot, Villa surged, and the table tilted decisively red—injuries...
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First Footing
Here we are, on the brink of 2026 and Arsenal stayed relentless at the summit, City kept the heat on, and Chelsea’s wobble turned into a full-blown slide after Ollie Watkins’ Villa stunner. United scraped past Newcastle, Liverpool flexed on Wolves, and Kevin Schade detonated a hat-trick. The…
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Naughty or Nice
Title feints, chaos reigns, and drama everywhere. City briefly teased the summit before Arsenal reclaimed Christmas No.1. Villa keep roaring, Liverpool survive madness, and Wolves sink deeper into history’s basement. Leeds fly, Spurs implode, Newcastle collapse (again), and the relegation fight...
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Winter Is Coming
Matchweek 16 brought chaos and crunch time. Arsenal survived on own-goal luck, Villa struck late again, and City and Chelsea flexed their muscle. Salah returned to smash records, Spurs imploded, Sunderland shocked Newcastle, and the Premier League’s elite reminded everyone why they refuse to budge.
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You Can Bet On That
Matchday 13 delivered pure Premier League chaos, red cards flying, late goals erupting, and giants wobbling. Brentford detonated Burnley with an insane triple-strike, Newcastle shredded Everton, and City barely escaped Leeds’ ambush. Arsenal vs. Chelsea burned hot, Liverpool and United surged…
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The Conclave
Manchester City roared back to their ruthless best, dismantling Liverpool 3-0 as Jeremy Doku torched the left flank and Guardiola’s machine clicked into top gear. Arsenal’s title charge wobbled after a nightmare Raya blunder gifted Sunderland a draw, while Spurs mixed chaos with clarity…
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Stingers Up!
Matchday 9 brought fireworks and chaos. Arsenal look unstoppable, steamrolling the league like their olden days, while Aston Villa quietly emerge from the depths. Liverpool’s slump hit new lows with a 3-2 defeat to Brentford while Forest sink deeper despite Dyche’s arrival, United’s new attack...
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Big Dyche Energy
BARK BARK, Dyche is back! Matchday 8 brought fireworks: City cruised, Liverpool crumbled at Anfield, and Palace vs Bournemouth was chaos in boots. At the bottom, Forest hit panic mode — enter Sean Dyche, back in the Prem to grit things up. Expect less flair, more fight, and a relegation dogfight...
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Story Of A Bloke, ft. Angeball
Arsenal seized the top spot with ruthless intent as Liverpool crumbled late at Chelsea. Haaland kept hunting, while Pep hit 250 wins like a boss. Man United woke up, Everton shocked Palace, and Bournemouth soared. Semenyo dazzled, legends stumbled, and the title race is officially on fire heading...
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Ange You Glad Nuno's Back
VAR VAR VAR... This week’s VAR drama lit up the Premier League. Arsenal fumed as their penalty at Newcastle was overturned after Nick Pope’s faint touch was spotted and on the flip side, Gabi's arm was a bit high! Brentford’s Nathan Collins dodged a red against United, sparking outrage.…
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Better Late Than Never
The time has come! We talk about the first 3 weeks, who's hot/who's not, and our Table Prediction (55:09)! Liverpool stormed out with three straight wins, Chelsea and Arsenal stayed sharp, while Tottenham, Everton, and even newly promoted Sunderland impressed. Manchester City stumbled twice,...
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Hot Hooli Summer Pt. 2
Finishing off the summer set with the Club World Cup, More Transfers, and closing in on the start of the season!!
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Hot Hooli Summer Pt. 1
Quick recap of the 24/25 Season in the part 1 summer break episode!
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Centennial
In this special episode, we reflect on our top moments, the highs and lows of our clubs, and the incredible support from our listeners. Whether you've been with us since day one or just found us recently, we thank you for being part of the Hooligan’s Pitch community. Here’s to the next 100!
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Shooting Blanks
With the Champions League Final set with PSG and Inter Milan, we shift our focus to the top 5 race in the EPL. The pressure is on as Manchester City, Chelsea, and Newcastle all jockey for position. Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Liverpool, Brentford’s rise to eighth, and Villa’s strong form put them in...
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Jackpot
Arne Slot’s Liverpool sealed the title in style, while Wolves chase a Forest-like rise under Vitor Pereira. Evanilson’s suspension dents Bournemouth’s European hopes, and Jackson’s goal could revive Chelsea’s top-five bid. West Ham’s defensive woes continue as relegated Ipswich reflect on missed...
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Gunning
Back, back again. Villa and Fulham shook up the Euro race, Wolves buried Ipswich’s hopes, and Fulham snapped Liverpool’s streak in style. Palace won with two red cards, Southampton hit rock bottom, and Newcastle humiliated Leicester. Chaos, comebacks, and carnage everywhere.
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Treevenge
Forest gets their TREEVENGE with Callum Hudson-Odoi’s clutch goal pushed Nottingham Forest closer to the Champions League while deepening Manchester City’s misery. Manchester United battled to a fiery draw at Old Trafford, while Chelsea scraped past a struggling Leicester side. Liverpool…
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Top Slot
27 goals from 25 sharpshooters lit up the Premier League! Ismaila Sarr torched Aston Villa, while Jaden Philogene-Bidace rattled Man United, both netting braces. Leicester’s Jannik Vestergaard handed West Ham an own goal. Chelsea demolished Southampton, but Aaron Ramsdale’s six heroic saves...
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The Moyesiah
Liverpool’s 2-0 lead over Wolves came with drama—Konate dodged a red, Jota milked VAR, and luck sealed three points. Spurs danced around United’s creaky midfield, Arsenal’s Merino became an unlikely striker hero, and Fulham’s Jimenez and Traore torched Forest, leaving Nuno reminiscing.
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Gunners & Grins
Deadline Day chaos mixed with weekend drama! Man City splashes over $200M for Porto’s Nico Gonzalez, while Villa nabs Asensio on loan. Chelsea grabs Amougou, eyes Milan for Félix, and United fears Martínez's ACL injury. West Ham lands Ferguson, and Palace rejects Spurs’ bid for Guéhi. Chelsea’s...
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Château de Cherry
Liverpool’s Darwin Núñez stole the spotlight, bagging two stoppage-time goals to secure a 2-0 win over Brentford and extend their Premier League lead to six points. Arsenal slipped in a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa, while Nottingham Forest edged Southampton 3-2 to stay level with the Gunners....
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Cold Calls
Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United nearly stunned Liverpool with tactical brilliance and mental resilience in their best performance yet. Savinho’s move to Man City’s left wing has rejuvenated the team and unleashed Haaland’s scoring spree. Chelsea’s winless skid continues as Maresca’s non-inverted...
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