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Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards discuss football's biggest stories. From last-minute winners to transfer sagas, fantasy football gems, and the drama behind the scenes. With strong opinions, brilliant chemistry, and decades of Premier League experience, The Rest Is Football serves up three episodes every week packed with insights, dressing-room stories, and proper laughs. Whether it’s VAR controversies, title races, European nights, or England’s hopes in international tournaments, no topic is off the table. It's the essential podcast for football fans.
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Why was the manner of Michael Carrick’s sacking severely lacking in class? How difficult will it be for Mauricio Pochettino to come in and turn things around at Manchester United, when the club is ultimately “a bit rotten”? Is Pochettino the right fit for the squad they currently have? Gary, Alan and Micah are joined by Rob Jones to react to the news of Michael Carrick losing his job after Man United’s worst start to a season for 40 years and England setting up a winner takes all clash against Spain this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Where does Cristiano rank among the greatest footballers of all time? What was his biggest, single strength as a player? Has he tarnished his legacy in any way with how drawn out and messy his international retirement has been? Gary and Micah reflect on a stunning international career for Cristiano Ronaldo. Micah reveals what it was actually like to play against him, and why he’d often beaten you before you even stepped on the pitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Arsenal move five points clear at the top of the Premier League as Manchester City suffer their third consecutive defeat. With City struggling and the shadow of the 115 charges still looming over them, is there anyone capable of stopping the Gunners from lifting the trophy at the end of the season? Could Brighton be Arsenal’s closest challengers? The Seagulls comfortably brushed Brentford aside at the Amex, recording yet another clean sheet. Can they maintain this form and genuinely mount a title challenge? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the bonkers action at Old Trafford, where Manchester United produced their second remarkable comeback of the week to snatch a point against Aston Villa. United still find themselves in the relegation places, but could this be a turning point in the season for Michael Carrick? 10 for £100. Stay 10 nights, get £100 back in Hotels.com Cash. UK Customers Only Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Manchester United produce a miraculous second-half comeback, scoring three goals to beat Roma at Old Trafford. Have Michael Carrick’s players finally stepped up when it matters most to save his job? Meanwhile, the emergence of Rio Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni has given Iraola a selection headache when it comes to picking his strongest starting XI. With Florian Wirtz and several other Liverpool stars arriving for huge transfer fees, can he really afford to leave his big-money signings out? Plus, Gary, Alan and Micah are full of praise for the brilliant Jude Bellingham, whose outstanding performances on the pitch have helped transform him into a global superstar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this special episode, we recently asked for your questions on Reddit and had Alan answer some of the best ones. Alan spoke about covering fitness in retirement, the Kane goal record, penalty mind games, Newcastle/Sunderland, Palace rumours, management, PGMOL, and the all-important wig and chicken nuggets questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Arsenal deliver a defensive masterclass to beat Liverpool at Anfield for the first time in 14 years, in yet another 1-0 victory. Where does this Arsenal defence rank among the greats of the Premier League era? After a promising first half, it all goes wrong again for Michael Carrick and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. United fans are calling for Lisandro Martinez never to play for the club again after his red card. Do they have a point, or is it a massive overreaction? Gary, Alan and Micah also predict a Champions League spot for Brighton, but could they go one better and challenge for the title? 10 for £100. Stay 10 nights, get £100 back in Hotels.com Cash. UK Customers Only. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Do Arsenal need to bring in reinforcements up top in January? With both firing, should Man City start Foden or Cherki in the No 10 role? Is Rio Ngumoha now a must in Liverpool’s starting XI? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss whether Max Dowman has been harshly treated after his red card and celebrate the brilliant Harry Kane after he won the Ballon d'Or. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Harry Kane becomes the fifth Englishman to win the Ballon d’Or and the first since Michael Owen in 2001. After scoring 73 goals for Bayern Munich and winning the domestic double, Kane beat Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to claim the prestigious award. But can he go back-to-back? Will Mbappé ever get his hands on the trophy, and how many Ballon d’Ors could Yamal win over the course of his career? Gary and Julien Laurens also look back at El Clásico, where Real Madrid overcame Barcelona at the Camp Nou. Plus, Julien reveals how the rest of Europe views the situation at Manchester United and discusses who could be the club’s next manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards discuss football's biggest stories. From last-minute winners to transfer sagas, fantasy football gems, and the drama behind the scenes. With strong opinions, brilliant chemistry, and decades of Premier League experience, The Rest Is Football serves up three episodes every week packed with insights, dressing-room stories, and proper laughs. Whether it’s VAR controversies, title races, European nights, or England’s hopes in international tournaments, no topic is off the table. It's the essential podcast for football fans.
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