Football is Life

Ross McLean, Waleed Arshad, Mike Blanchette
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A Scot, an Englishman & a Yank. Three clubs. Zero objectivity. The only thing we agree on: #FootballIsLife 🎙️ Listen here ↓ linktr.ee/FootballIsLifePod

  1. Sep 21

    North London on Fire!

    Has Arsenal finally hit a wall — and Ross is enjoying every second of it. After Brighton handed the Gunners a bruising defeat, Mike and Billy try to separate one bad afternoon from genuine warning signs, while Ross argues Brighton may have exposed a blueprint for getting at the defending champions. From there, the crisis tour rolls across North London, with Spurs stuck at the bottom of the table and the pressure rapidly building on Roberto De Zerbi. Manchester United aren't escaping either. The boys dig into Michael Carrick, Bruno Fernandes, questionable training standards, and whether United's problems run much deeper than another managerial change. Chelsea and Liverpool get their own reality check as the early-season top-four picture starts to take shape, before the conversation turns to Manchester City — unbeaten, increasingly dangerous, and perhaps finding their form faster than Arsenal would like. Brighton, Brentford, Leeds, and Everton also force their way into an unexpectedly crowded Premier League conversation. And with a three-week international break arriving, it's the perfect time for an FPL rethink. Billy's early wildcard starts paying off, Mike explains why he's already made 11 transfers while chasing team value, and the guys debate Arsenal defensive assets, whether Bruno Fernandes is worth his premium price, Alexander Isak's upside and how to use the break to reshape your squad before the fixtures ramp up again. IN THIS EPISODE Brighton Humble Arsenal North London in Shambles Manchester United's Culture Problem Liverpool vs. Chelsea Is Man City the Real Threat? Brighton, Brentford & the Surprise Pack The FPL Premium Problem Wildcard Season Is Here The ONLY thing we all agree on: #FootballIsLife... and everyone hates #alexilalas Please help us grow. Like, Subscribe, Share, Leave a Hot Take, or a Review. https://linktr.ee/FootballIsLifePod Facebook: @footballislifepodcastInstagram: @fil_thepodcastYouTube: @fil_pod

    North London on Fire!

  2. Sep 14

    VAR said, "Hold My Beer"

    Just when it looked as though VAR had gone quiet, the Manchester derby dragged it firmly back into the spotlight. Mike, Ross and Billy break down Manchester City’s controversial 1–0 victory at Old Trafford, Erling Haaland’s disputed winner, Phil Foden’s red card and United’s failure to capitalize against ten men. With City level on points with Arsenal despite not reaching top gear, are they already the champions’ only credible threat? The refereeing debate continues with Arsenal’s controversial penalty decision and the inconsistent enforcement of time-wasting rules. The guys also assess Liverpool’s disjointed display, Coventry’s collapse and Tottenham’s scoring problems before turning to FPL strategy—including wildcard timing, Arsenal’s defensive bargains and the best differentials ahead of the international break. In this episode: Manchester City’s controversial derby victory—and United’s ten-man failure Haaland’s disputed winner, Foden’s red card and VAR’s chaotic return Arsenal’s penalty controversy and the Premier League’s consistency problem Liverpool’s stumble, Coventry’s collapse and Tottenham’s scoring drought FPL wildcard timing, Arsenal defensive assets and Gameweek 5 differentials The ONLY thing we all agree on: #FootballIsLife... and everyone hates #alexilalas Please help us grow. Like, Subscribe, Share, Leave a Hot Take, or a Review. https://linktr.ee/FootballIsLifePod Facebook: @footballislifepodcast Instagram: @fil_thepodcast YouTube: @fil_pod

    VAR said, "Hold My Beer"

  3. Sep 11

    Wazza Hangs Up the Mic

    Wazza returns to Football Is Life for a lively breakdown of Arsenal’s comeback victory over Chelsea, the growing gap at the top and whether Manchester City remain the champions’ only credible threat. The guys also debate Kai Havertz’s resurgence, Viktor Gyökeres’s uncertain Arsenal future and the continuing problems at Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham. Attention then turns to FPL strategy: wildcard now or wait until Gameweek 6, which Chelsea and Liverpool assets to target, and the value hiding in Arsenal’s defense. After previewing the Manchester derby, Wazza closes the show by announcing that he is stepping away from the podcast after five memorable seasons—although the door remains open for a future return. In this episode: Arsenal’s comeback against Chelsea and the widening gap at the topKai Havertz’s revival and whether Gyökeres has a future at ArsenalManchester City’s title hopes and mounting concerns at United, Liverpool and SpursFPL wildcard timing, Chelsea’s captaincy options and Arsenal’s defensive bargainsManchester derby predictions and Wazza’s farewell after five seasonsThe ONLY thing we all agree on: #FootballIsLife... and everyone hates #alexilalas Please help us grow, Like, Subscribe, Share, Leave a Hot Take, or a Review. https://linktr.ee/FootballIsLifePod Facebook: @footballislifepodcast Instagram: @fil_thepodcast YouTube: @fil_pod

    Wazza Hangs Up the Mic

  4. Aug 31

    Serviceable, Not Sexy

    Arsenal made it two wins and two clean sheets with a surgical 1–0 victory at Aston Villa—but the first real test is coming. Mike, Ross and Billy assess the champions’ efficient start before previewing a fascinating clash with free-scoring Chelsea: Arsenal’s control and defensive strength against a side seemingly determined to outscore every opponent. The guys also examine Manchester City’s improvement, Manchester United’s unconvincing response, Liverpool’s familiar problems and the deepening chaos at Tottenham. With the transfer deadline approaching, they discuss the latest moves and rumors before turning to FPL Gameweek 3—wildcard timing, Manchester City and Chelsea assets, Arsenal’s defensive bargains and a potential Haaland triple captain. In this episode: Arsenal’s surgical win at Villa and the looming Chelsea testCan Chelsea or Manchester City mount a genuine title challenge?Manchester United’s shaky recovery, Liverpool’s problems and Tottenham’s turmoilTransfer-deadline moves, rumors and last-minute businessFPL Gameweek 3: wildcard strategy, players to target and the Haaland triple-captain debateThe ONLY thing we all agree on: #FootballIsLife... and everyone hates #alexilalas Please help us grow, Like, Subscribe, Share, Leave a Hot Take, or a Review. https://linktr.ee/FootballIsLifePod Facebook: @footballislifepodcast Instagram: @fil_thepodcast YouTube: @fil_pod

    Serviceable, Not Sexy

  5. Aug 28

    Roberto De Spursy?

    One weekend into the Premier League season, the overreactions are already flying. Mike, Ross, and Billy unpack Manchester United’s disastrous defeat at Hull, Tottenham’s collapse at Brentford, underwhelming starts for Manchester City and Liverpool, and why Arsenal suddenly appear to have a clear early advantage over their unsettled rivals. The guys also assess the Champions League draw and the transfer rumors heating up before the deadline—including Bradley Barcola, Emi Martínez, Enzo Fernández and Julián Álvarez. Then it’s time for FPL: whether to roll that first transfer, the players already worth targeting, the Bruno-versus-Haaland captaincy debate and the most intriguing fixtures of the coming weekend. In this episode: Manchester United’s Hull humiliation and Tottenham’s opening-week disasterWhy Arsenal already look a step ahead of their title rivalsChampions League draw reactions and the biggest transfer-window dominoesFPL transfer targets, defensive bargains and Bruno versus HaalandChelsea–Brighton, Tottenham–Newcastle and the weekend’s upset potentialThe ONLY thing we all agree on: #FootballIsLife... and everyone hates #alexilalas 🙏🏼Please help us grow, Like, Subscribe, Share, Leave a Hot Take, or a Review. 🙏🏼 https://linktr.ee/FootballIsLifePod Facebook: @footballislifepodcast Instagram: @fil_thepodcast YouTube: @fil_pod

    Roberto De Spursy?

  6. Aug 19

    The Prem is Back: Ready, Set, Overreact!

    The Premier League is back—and so are the bold predictions, premature conclusions and inevitable overreactions. Mike, Ross and Billy assess Arsenal’s Community Shield statement, the stability that could give the champions an early advantage, and the transfer business reshaping the Premier League. Then it’s time to build those FPL squads. The guys debate the biggest opening-week decisions, identify the safest early-season picks and explain why one bad weekend shouldn’t trigger a wildcard meltdown. In this episode: Can Arsenal’s stability give them an early advantage over their changing rivals?Which new-look Big Six clubs will—and won’t—finish in the top four?Tottenham’s rise, Chelsea’s gamble and trouble brewing at Aston VillaHaaland versus Isak and the biggest decisions facing FPL managersEarly fixture swings, positional changes and avoiding an opening-week panicNew season, new managers, new fantasy teams—same beautiful chaos. The ONLY thing we all agree on: #FootballIsLife... and everyone hates #alexilalas Join our FPL Mini-League: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/i07b9f 🙏🏼 Please help us grow, Like, Subscribe, Share, Leave a Hot Take, or a Review. 🙏🏼 https://linktr.ee/FootballIsLifePod Facebook: @footballislifepodcast Instagram: @fil_thepodcast YouTube: @fil_pod

    The Prem is Back: Ready, Set, Overreact!

  7. Aug 1

    Late Window, Early Panic

    Join our FPL Mini-League: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/i07b9f The Premier League season is approaching, but the transfer window still appears to be asleep. Ross, Mike, and Billy assess which clubs are ready—and which could be heading for early panic. They also examine the opening fixtures and share their early FPL strategies. Also in this episode: Billy rejects Vinícius Jr.Arsenal’s mounting injury concernsSpurs for the top four?Chelsea’s strange transfer strategyThe FPL premium squeezeThe ONLY thing we all agree on: #FootballIsLife... and everyone hates #alexilalas 🙏🏼 Please help us grow, Like, Subscribe, Share, Leave a Hot Take, or a Review. 🙏🏼 https://linktr.ee/FootballIsLifePod Facebook: @footballislifepodcast Instagram: @fil_thepodcast YouTube: @fil_pod

    Late Window, Early Panic

  8. Jul 24

    America Ruined the World Cup — Chelsea’s the Biggest Club in London 😂

    America Ruined the World Cup — Chelsea’s the Biggest Club in London 😂 The World Cup is over — and the Football Is Life crew is not exactly mourning its departure. The boys dissect one of the dullest finals they can remember, Argentina’s anti-football approach, Spain’s suffocating control and the 30-minute halftime show that turned football’s biggest match into a commercial spectacle. They also debate whether Messi should have started, whether Rodri truly deserved Player of the Tournament and whether Jude Bellingham actually had the stronger individual campaign. Then attention turns back to the Premier League, where the transfer window is finally heating up. Chelsea hijack Arsenal’s move for Morgan Rogers, Wazza argues the Blues are now London’s biggest club, Manchester City add Elliot Anderson, Arsenal remain patient and Liverpool supporters begin wondering when their new manager will receive serious backing. In this episode Did America’s halftime show ruin the World Cup Final?Argentina’s anti-football and Spain’s deserved victoryShould Messi have started the final?Rodri vs Bellingham for Player of the TournamentChelsea "beat" Arsenal to Morgan Rogers with a record 117M feeAre Chelsea now London’s biggest club?Elliot Anderson joins Manchester CityArsenal’s quiet window [so far] and Trossard’s departureLiverpool’s worrying lack of transfer activityEarly Premier League title optimism and transfer-window chaosThe ONLY thing we all agree on: #FootballIsLife... and everyone hates #alexilalas 🙏🏼 Please help us grow, Like, Subscribe, Share, Leave a Hot Take, or a Review. 🙏🏼 https://linktr.ee/FootballIsLifePod Facebook: @footballislifepodcast Instagram: @fil_thepodcast YouTube: @fil_pod

    America Ruined the World Cup — Chelsea’s the Biggest Club in London 😂
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A Scot, an Englishman & a Yank. Three clubs. Zero objectivity. The only thing we agree on: #FootballIsLife 🎙️ Listen here ↓ linktr.ee/FootballIsLifePod

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  • Creator
    Ross McLean, Waleed Arshad, Mike Blanchette
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Football is Life
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