Welcome to The Final Third, your go-to podcast for all things football strategy and on-pitch action.
Join hosts Chuck and Owen, along with producer Ben, as we break down the game in accessible language and enjoy the game like your mates at the pub.. From tactical analyses to player performances, we dive deep into the nuances of various games, and look at the interesting matches you can look forward to. Whether you’re a stats nerd or a tactical aficionado, we bring you insightful discussions that elevate your understanding of the beautiful game. Tune in and get ready to see football through a sharper lens—because it’s all about what happens in that crucial final third!
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Welcome to The Final Third, your go-to podcast for all things football strategy and on-pitch action.
Join hosts Chuck and Owen, along with producer Ben, as we break down the game in accessible language and enjoy the game like your mates at the pub.. From tactical analyses to player performances, we dive deep into the nuances of various games, and look at the interesting matches you can look forward to. Whether you’re a stats nerd or a tactical aficionado, we bring you insightful discussions that elevate your understanding of the beautiful game. Tune in and get ready to see football through a sharper lens—because it’s all about what happens in that crucial final third!
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One of the shortest managerial reigns in the last decade of the Premier League. The hosts spend a considerable amount of time discussing Ange Postecoglou.
Can Liverpool snap their Premier League losing streak? Can Aston Villa continue their recent uptick in form?
These are some of the questions we ponder in this episode of the Final Third.
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Angelos Postecoglou's Nottingham Forest team is still searching for its first win since the Greek-Australian manager took over. Could a Chelsea win be the nail in the coffin and make Postecoglou's reign one of the shortest in Premier League history? Can the Forest team find a way to win?
We talk about that and the North West derby between Liverpool and Manchester United. Two teams are in serious need of a win. Which of the Reds will come out victorious and vindicated?
The team also discusses the title race and how it's shaping up.
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On another episode of the Final Third, the crew discusses Chelsea's struggles, Liverpool's stumble against Palace, and Arsenal's impressive victory.
We preview the weekend's games, including the Big One at Stamford Bridge, where Enzo Maresca will be looking to get one over Arne Slot and a big game at the lower reaches of the table featuring the Toon Army and Postecoglou's Forest.
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The team looks back at the Merseyside derby and the big one between Arsenal and Manchester City, and attempts to predict two big games this weekend.
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This week, we preview three big games including the Merseyside derby. Liverpool look ready to extend their lead at the top while Arsenal and Manchester City fight to not lose more ground.
We review last weekend's games including Ange Postecoglu's first game back to the Premier League.
Promises to be a great show.
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This week the team chats about some of the games from the last weekend, the controversies and everything in between.
And the on of the hosts struggles to name an interesting transfer from the transfer window, topped up with some spicy Toon Army chat.
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Most leagues are Western Europe would've kicked off by the end of this weekend.
The team chats a bit about the start of the English Premier League season and then does a bumper prediction of what the table will look like at the end of the season.
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The start of a new European football season is upon us and the crew is back after a summer hiatus.
We look back at the Club World Cup and pay a tribute to the late Diogo Jota.
Afterwards, we pick on the work done by a few English Premier League teams before the start of the new season and we preview the big season opener at Old Trafford.
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As the curtain falls on another Premier League season, we draw breath and dissect the weekend’s final twists. Manchester United’s clash with Aston Villa is put under the microscope, Newcastle stumble against Everton, and Chelsea complete the task against Forest.
We ask: what have we learned from this season?
Then, attention turns to Paris – where PSG and Internazionale meet in a final that might feel like a clash of two footballing ideologies.
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In this week’s episode, Aston Villa’s quietly impressive surge continues. Chelsea and Manchester United clashed in a boring but significant game. Meanwhile, Arsenal’s secured second place with a home win against the Toon army. The team ponders if Arsenal have hit a ceiling under Arteta.
Looking forward, we preview key battles: Villa visiting Old Trafford with Europe in sight, Newcastle hosting an Everton side desperate already on the metaphorical beach, and Chelsea travelling to Forest, in a shootout for the Champions League
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This week we talk about Liverpool’s compelling draw with Arsenal. Elsewhere, Chelsea’s latest setback at Newcastle keeps the race for the Champions League places wide open and means Newcastle United's chances of finishing second are now in their own hands.
We also consider Aston Villa’s impressive consistency under Emery, looking beyond their win at Bournemouth and towards their upcoming examination against Postecoglou’s Spurs who have an eye on the Europa League final.
Plus, a glance ahead at Chelsea versus Manchester United, in what might prove to be a damp squib.
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On this week's episode, we discuss the race for the UEFA Champions League, Brighton's league performance, and Chelsea's victory against Liverpool.
In addition, we preview the weekend's games including the crunch tie between Newcastle United and Chelsea. And thee's a fun game at the end of the show.
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On this week’s episode, we talk about Chelsea’s form after their Everton clash, talk about Manchester United late point at Bournemouth, and dissect the battle between Slot’s Liverpool and Ange’s Spurs.
Looking ahead, we preview Aston Villa’s push for a Champions League return, Brighton and Newcastle’s match with hug repercussions for the Champions League race, and a huge test for Chelsea as they host Arne Slot’s recently-crowned champions.
And of course, more chat about Ruben Amorim.
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This week, we go into Manchester City’s routine win at Everton, Villa continuing their impressive run against Newcastle United, and Chelsea finally pulling off a win and edging past Fulham.
Looking ahead, Chelsea face Everton —can David Moyes and Everton finally get one over Chelsea? Manchester United visit a flagging Bournemouth, hoping for a second bite a t the cherry this season, while Slot’s Liverpool and Postecoglou’s Spurs set up an enticing showdown or a title confirmation (it's all about perspective).
Plus, the latest in the Ruben Amorim saga, and then we round up with a game.
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This week, we discuss City’s comeback win over Palace, Liverpool continuing to pick up the points, and Arsenal dropping points again.
Looking ahead, Everton aim to frustrate City, Villa host Newcastle in a key clash, and Chelsea seek consistency against Fulham.
Plus other bits and bobs.
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This week, we revisit our predictions from last weekend, including Villa’s tussle with Forest, Chelsea keeping a clean sheet at Brentford, and the Manchester derby—which maybe made your eyes bleed.
Looking ahead, we preview the upcoming Premier League matches: Manchester City welcome Crystal Palace—can Pep’s side avoid a Palace upset? Would a Palace win be an upset? Arsenal host Brentford—will Arteta’s men have Real Madrid on their minds instead?
Plus, we dive into the rest of football’s weekly drama, some points per game talk, and everything else worth chatting about.
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This week on The Final Third, we’re back to unpack the aftermath of last weekend’s matches. Arsenal’s clash with Fulham, Forest putting United through it again, and the usual madness from the Merseyside derby—did any of our predictions hold up?
Then it’s onto this weekend’s action:
•Can Villa keep their fortress intact against Forest?
•Will Brentford pile more pressure on Chelsea?
•And the Manchester derby—can United show up, or is this a City training session?
We wrap it all up with a game at the end.
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We’re back after the international break—and it’s been a mixed bag. Nigeria’s World Cup qualifiers were anything but smooth, Europe’s Nations League thrilled, and CONCACAF… well, that happened.
We preview a proper run of Premier League fixtures: Arsenal host Fulham, Forest take on United, and the Merseyside derby returns with Liverpool and Everton ready to throw form out the window.
Plenty to get stuck into—club football’s back, and it’s coming thick and fast.
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This week on The Final Third, we’re back with a packed episode: Arsenal blew Chelsea away, City did what they've done recently, and United… well, they defeated a relegation battling team. We dissect all the key games, own up to some hilariously bad predictions, and take a look back at some of our predictions from the past few weeks.
There's something for everyone.
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We’ve been away for two weeks, but football didn’t stop—and neither did the drama. In this episode, we dive into City’s loss at Forest, Villa’s test against Brentford, and what’s really going on with Manchester United.
Then, we turn our attention to a massive weekend ahead. Can Brighton trouble City? Will Arsenal assert dominance over Chelsea, or can Maresca’s side spring a surprise? And can Leicester cause problems for United?
To wrap it up, we chat a bit about the UEFA Champions League.
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