The Love Of The Game Podcast

In honour of our 50th episode, we put together and debate our All-Time Premier League Eleven GK - Schmeichel, Allison, Cech ? RB - G. Neville, Trent, Reece James ? CB - Which All Time Great Gets Left Out ? Midfield - Peak vs. Longevity ? Fwd - Battle of the Goats Coach - Pep vs. Sir Alex

Premier League Round-UpNLD Derby Did the victory address the concerns about Arsenal ? Are Eze and Gyokeres kicking on?Relegation Race Are Spurs in danger of going down? How big of a shock would that be? If not Spurs - West Ham or Forest?Top 5 Race Villa, United, Chelsea, Liverpool Most confident finishing top 5 Least confident NBA Storylines Tanking - major concern or league overreaction? Would you try to fix it?Game of the WeekArsenal v Chelsea

Superbowl & End of NFL Season Review Does it change your opinion on Maye or Darnold? Are Seattle favorites next year? Takeaways from the NFL season Bad Bunny Half-TimeTitle Race Crashout What’s wrong with Arsenal? Can it be fixed? Are City the favorites?NBA  All-Star Recap  Was the new format a success? Is All Star Weekend still relevant ?Game of the WeekTottenham vs Arsenal

Super Bowl Preview Is this the “right” matchup? What’s a storyline or matchup you are looking forward to? Any thoughts on the Half Time show? Predictions - Winner and SB MVPTrade Deadline Fallout Giannis Stays Put Reviewing Biggest Trades: Clippers trade Harden and Zubac JJJ to Utah AD to the Wizards Kuminga for KP Other Moves That Caught Our Eye

Football Week in ReviewChampions League Cinema Madrid v Benfica dramatic finish Thoughts On Current Champions League ModelArsenal Check-In 8/8 in the Champions League United result disappointment Thoughts on  summer signings?Transfer/Trade Deadline DayWinter Transfer Window Is It More Quiet Than Usual ? NBA Trade Deadline Giannis - will he get moved now or in the summer? Will there be any other major moves?NFL Hall of Fame Fallout Bill Belichick - Can there be any justification? Eli Manning - is he a Hall of Famer to youGames of the Week Liverpool vs Newcastle Tottenham vs Man City

Football Week in ReviewDrama at AFCON Were the reactions appropriate? Should Senegal be punished? What is the line for walking off the pitch?Champions League Is the Prem the new Super League? What’s wrong with City?Game of the Week preview Arsenal vs UnitedNFL Divisional Round Fallout Vibe checks on eliminated teams Bills fire McDermott What does the future hold for CJ Stroud ?Championship Sunday Preview Denver vs Patriots Seahawks vs Rams

Wild Card Weekend Round-Up Favourite Wild Card games Biggest winner of the WC games? Biggest loser? Pour one out for the Eagles and JagsHead Coaching Carousel Tomlin steps down in Pitt Harbaugh to NY Giants Xabi Alonso fired at Real MadridDivisional Round Preview Denver vs Buffalo Seattle vs San Francisco Patriots vs Houston Bears vs Rams

United and Chelsea sack managers Do you agree with the decisions? Which job would be more appealing to you? What team has best chance to finish top 5? Predictions for next permanent United managerNFL Wild Card Preview & Predictions Rams vs Panthers Bears vs Packers 49ers vs Eagles Jags vs Bills Texans vs Steelers Patriots vs Chargers

Vini - time up at Madrid?NBA Update Biggest surprises {re-Season Prediction check in  OKC - will they win 74 games?Game of the WeekCrystal Palace v City

Salah Conundrum Was he right for going to the media? Is he being scapegoated? Has Slot handled it well? How do you think it will resolve? Does Salah play again?Trouble in Madrid Madrid 1 - City 2 Xabi Alonso - right for the job? Do the pieces fit together? Vini - time up at Madrid?

Football Week in ReviewArsenal NLD W and Bayern win - which did you enjoy more? Eze check in Is Rice the best midfielder in the world? Ideal line-up as players returnLiverpool Slot out? If so - who replaces him How much longer can this run go Biggest blame? Is a title worth this run of formChelsea 9 wins in last 11 games - are they underrated? Flowers for Estevao, Caicedo and Enzo Title contenders?NFL True or False - Thanksgiving Edition The Lions will never make the Super Bowl with Dan Campbell and Goff The Chicago Bears are the best team in the NFC North George Pickens is the best WR in Dallas The Kansas City Chiefs will miss the playoffs Lamar Jackson will have significant offseason surgery The Eagles will win at least 1 playoff game this yearGame of the WeekChelsea vs Arsenal

Football Week in Review Champions League Takeaways Is the Premier League the new super league? Have Liverpool steadied the ship? Who are you more concerned about moving forward - City or Liverpool?NFL Trade Deadline Thoughts on the major NFL Trades Sauce to Colts Quinnen to Cowboys Shaheed to Seahawks Jakobi Meyers to Jags Jaelin Phillips and Jaire Alexander to the Eagles NFL Half Season AwardsIf the season ended today, who would be your pick for the awards Defensive Rookie of the Year Offensive Rookie of the Year Coach of the Year Defensive Player of the Year Offensive Player of the Year MVP Super Bowl ChampGame of the WeekCity vs Liverpool

Football Week in Review Liverpool spiraling - level of concern? Good week for Arsenal - top of the table Justice for Amorim? El Clasico - Takeaways Are arsenal running away with the league ?NBA Week 1 check in Gambling Arrests Concerned about its impact Big deal? Most surprising team Most surprising playerGame of the WeekFriday - Blue Jays vs Dodgers

23 Questions to Cover the League What is 1 player you are looking forward to monitoring this season What is more likely - someone other than Cooper Flagg wins ROY or someone other than Wemby wins DPOY? What are your expectations for Cooper Flagg? Who plays more games this season - Jayson Tatum or Joel Embiid? What is more likely to happen this year - Sixers win a playoff series or the Sixers win less than 25 games? Will LeBron play 65 games this year? Will LeBron play another season? What team do you think is being underrated? What team do you think is being overrated? What team does Giannis play for on February 6, 2026? Will an All-Star get traded this season? Who wins more games this year - Lakers, Clippers, Warriors? What team will have the best record? What team will have the worst record? Predict a first time All-Star Are you a believer in skinny Zion? Who has a better record - Denver or Houston? The Orlando Magic will end the season as the ____ seed? True or False - Bronny James will score 20 points in a game this season Who will win MVP this year? Who will win the Eastern Conference? Who will win the Western Conference? Who will win the NBA Championship? One Bold Prediction about the season?Game of the WeekOpening Night Double HeaderRockets @ ThunderWarriors @ Lakers

Transfer Check-In: Strikers Edition Gyokeres Ekitike Isak Woltermade Joao Pedro SeskoGame Of The Week: Liverpool Vs. Man Utd. 

Transfer Check-In: Strikers Edition Gyokeres Ekitike Isak Woltermade Joao Pedro Sesko

Football Week in ReviewArsenal Wins vs Newcastle and Olympiacos Happy with open play chance creation Gyokeres check inLiverpool Losses to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray Blip or Long term issue Thoughts on Wirtz?Chelsea Loss vs Brighton, W vs Benfica Is the season a disappointment for them? Can they turn it aroundChampions League Any thoughts from other CL fixturesUnderperforming TeamsWhich of the teams just above relegation do you have the most faith in? Least faith? Man U Newcastle Forest VillaNFL True or False Brock Purdy is a System QB The Steelers will win the AFC North The Jags will win the AFC South Puka Nacua is the best WR in the league Zac Taylor will not finish the season as Bengals HC Josh Allen will win MVPGames of the WeekChelsea v Liverpool

Football Week in ReviewLiverpool Last minute wins Concern vs Heart of a ChampionMan City Derby win, Napoli win Has Pep figured something outKane and Haaland break records - who is the best striker in the world?Other takeaways from the CL midweekBalon Dor Who do you think will win Who would you vote forNFL True or False Kansas City will make the playoffs and win a game Tua is the problem in Miami not McDaniel The Tush Push will be banned next season The Giants made a mistake cutting Daniel Jones The Chargers are the 3rd best team in the AFC Packers will win the SBGame Of The WeekArsenal Vs Man City

Liverpool vs. Arsenal: Takeaways, Did Arteta Get It Wrong ? Transfer Deadline Frenzy: Isak to Liverpool, Guehi Trackback, Donnaruma to City NFL Season Hot Takes SNF Ravens @ Bills

Transfer Frenzy: Eze to Arsenal Xavi Simons to Spurs Garnacho to Chelsea Woltemade to NewcastleMan Utd Capitulate Shock cup upset to Grimsby Town: Is there any hope for Amorim ?Micah Parsons TradeGame of The Week

United vs. Arsenal Liverpool vs. Bournemouth City vs. Wolves PFA Awards: Winners  + Our thoughts Isak Transfer Holdout  Games of The Week

Season 2 ! We made it ! We kick of a new sporting calendar by previewing the upcoming English Premier League Season Top 8 Predictions Relegation Candidates Transfer Window Analysis Game Of The Week: Manchester Utd. vs. Arsenal

CWC Recap Chelsea prevail over PSG Thoughts on FormatSummer Transfer Window Isak Transfer Request Shocker ! Liverpool Splash The Cash  Have Arsenal Finally Found Their Man ?

Thunder Crowned NBA Champions Potential Dynasty ? What next for the PacersNBA Hot Stove Durant to Houston Desmond Bane to Orlando Boston trade Jrue Holliday + Porzingis

Champions League Final Recap  Premier League Season Review & Wrap-Up: The Love Of The Game Season Awards NBA Finals Preview & Predictions

NBA Playoffs Pacers v Knicks Game 2 quick thoughts Confidence in series predictions after 2 games Is Haliburton a top 10 player ? OKC v Minnesota Confidence in prediction after 2 games SGA crowned MVP !Soccer Roundup Europa League Final FA Cup Final Napoli wins ScudettoGame of the Week Matchweek 38 in the Prem Battle for CL Spots and our predictions

Football Roundup Semi-Final recap UCL Final El Clasico2. NBA playoffs recap Tatum Injury Update Most Impressive/Disappointing Teams Flagg to Dallas3. Game of the Week FA Cup final - City v Palace Game 6 - OKC v Denver      

NBA Playoffs Recap Most surprising first round result Most disappointing first round performance Second Round PredictionsEPL Run-In Liverpool crowned champions Who finishes in the CL spotsGame of the Week - Champions League Semis PSG v Arsenal Inter v Barcelona

· Cam Ward #1 Overall Pick: Is he first overall pick material ?· Jags give up to farm to move up for Travis Hunter: Did Jags give up too much ? Will Hunter be worth it ?· Shedeur Sanders major slide ! WTH happened ?· Rookie Fantasy prospects to keep an eye on

Regular Season Awards Winners: MVP, DPOY, COTY, MIP, ROY, MOY Playoff Picks & Predictions: Which series are we most looking forward to ? Which player would we most like to see win their first ring ?

Champions League Quarter final recaps Arsenal v Madrid, PSG v Villa, Barca v Dortmund, Inter v Bayern Utd comeback for the ages

Impossible records that could get broken Ovy passing GretzkyNBA playoffs Cavs or Thunder - who has a better chance of winning their conference First round matchups we'd like to seeKDB Farewell Where does he rank amongst prem greats Biggest City legend - Kompany, Aguero, David Silva or KDBGame of the week CL QF First Legs

NFL Offseason Frenzy Thoughts on Biggest Moves: Commanders, Geno, DK, Darnold, Davante Bengals splash the cash: Too top heavy ?TAA to MadridFA Cup Knockout Round ThoughtsGame Of The Week: Manchester Derby

CL Update: PSG - Liverpool; Real - Atletico CL QF Predictions Games Of The Week: Liverpool vs. Newcastle, Arsenal vs. Chelsea

Liverpool 2 - Man City 0 Odegaard's poor season continues Games Of The Week: Midweek Madness Forest v Arsenal Spurs v City Liverpool v Newcastle

Super Bowl thoughts Eagles Domination: Are they the favorites for next year ? Is the Chiefs dynasty over ? Kendrick Lamar Halftime show thoughts and opinions  2.  Kai Havertz out for the season Is this the final blow for Arsenal's season ? Starboy Ethan Nwaneri, "The Prince That Was Promised"3. Games of The Week: Madrid vs. City; Liverpool vs. Villa/City

Trade Deadline Reactions ! Luka to the Lakers?!?! - WTH Happened ?? Butler to the Warriors - Does this move the needle for Golden State ? Fox to the Spurs - Is this Wemby's future running mate ? Best of the rest - Lavine, Ingram, Hunter, Middleton Game Of The Week - Superbowl: Chiefs vs. Eagles

PL Midseason Team Of The Year Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth & Newcastle get their flowers NFL Championship Round: Eagles vs. Commanders, Chiefs vs. Bills

PL Midseason Team Of The Year Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth & Newcastle get their flowers NFL Championship Round: Eagles vs. Commanders, Chiefs vs. Bills

Is Arteta the man to take Arsenal to the promise Land ? Kai Havertz discourse NFL Playoffs: Divisional Round Preview

NBA Cup Final Thoughts Liverpool vs. Tottenham

Why can’t Arsenal create ? Are Chelsea for real ? Top 4 predictions NBA Cup Final Review Game Of The Week: Liverpool vs. Tottenham

Liverpool Vs Man City: What does this mean for both teams Arsenal Vs Man Utd: Arsenal continues dominance over Utd Game of the  week: Tottenham Vs Chelsea

Great Week For Liverpool: Do we believe they can keep this going ? Good Week For Arsenal: How important is Odegaard, Starboy Nwaneri Nightmare Week For Manchester City: Is Pep okay ? Where is Foden ? Game of The Week: City vs. Liverpool

NBA Observations: Surprises, Disappointments Is Steph Curry Top 10 All Time ? NBA Best Player Under 24 Draft International Break is over ! : Expectation/Hopes for the rest of the season Game of The Week: Man City v. Tottenham, Juventus v. AC Milan

Is Arsenal's Title challenge over? Liverpool draw, Newcastle/Inter  loss  City:  3 losses in a row; Will they bounce back? Liverpool: Is the Title theirs to lose? Madrid: El Classico loss and CL loss; Balon Dor fall out; Can Mbappe and Vini co-exist Ten Hag sacked: Agree with timing? What do we expect with Amorim coming in Game of The Week: Chelsea vs. Arsenal

- What's Wrong With Arsenal ? + Arsenal v. Liverpool Preview- CL Recap: Madrid Comeback + Vini Magic, Bayern vs. Barca- El Classico Preview- Bron & Bronny: Does it feel too manifactured ?

- MVP, DPOY, ROY, Playoff Finalists, Champion Predictions- Tuchel to England- NFL Blockbuster Trades: Adams to the Jets, Cooper to the Bills

Plus: - Is Cole Palmer the best player in the Prem today ?- KAT/Julius Randle Trade

- Man City vs. Arsenal- Are teams playing too much football ?- Where we wrong about Chelsea ?