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This is the Five-a-side pod, essentially a futbol podcast although once in a while we will delve into other topics such as lifestyle, social/political issues, history etc

  1. Saka’s Back, Foden’s Missing & Chelsea score

    HÁ 1 DIA

    Saka’s Back, Foden’s Missing & Chelsea score

    The boys are back after a Premier League weekend full of chaos, confidence swings, and classic Arsenal anxiety. They break down Bukayo Saka’s instant impact and why his return changes everything for Arsenal’s title charge—plus the brutal truth about injuries, squad depth, and whether the Gunners are bottling it again. Then it’s over to Manchester City, where Phil Foden’s drop-off has everyone asking: confidence crisis or Pep roulette gone wrong? Finally, Chelsea somehow find a pulse—so what changed? Is it the manager, the players, or just vibes? It’s banter, bold takes, and a few uncomfortable truths about your club. Timestamps 00:00 – Weekend recap & vibes after games night 02:10 – Arsenal win but injuries still piling up 06:30 – Saka’s return: respect, fear factor & instant impact 12:00 – Are Arsenal fans too harsh on Saka? 16:45 – Title talk: effective football vs pretty football 22:30 – Squad depth debate: is that Arsenal’s real problem? 30:15 – Madueke vs proper squad options – transfer criticism 38:40 – Do Arsenal bottle it again? Mentality vs quality 45:20 – FA Cup talk & Man City vs Southampton 48:00 – Phil Foden: what’s gone wrong? Confidence vs pressure 55:30 – Pep management: drop him or play through it? 01:02:10 – Loan move debate for Foden 01:07:00 – Chelsea win: signs of life? 01:10:20 – Players vs manager: were they downing tools? 01:15:40 – Interim bounce & tactical reset 01:20:30 – Enzo, Caicedo & midfield balance explained 01:25:10 – Chelsea forward play & attacking structure 01:30:00 – Final thoughts: Arsenal title hopes & Chelsea trajectory

    1h 30min
  2. Chelsea Crisis & Arsenal Angst: Blues Numb, Gunners Crumbling?

    HÁ 6 DIAS

    Chelsea Crisis & Arsenal Angst: Blues Numb, Gunners Crumbling?

    This week on Five Aside, the boys unpack absolute chaos at Chelsea—another manager gone, fans emotionally checked out, and a squad low on confidence. Is it bad recruitment, poor structure, or just vibes gone wrong? Then it’s over to Arsenal, where title dreams are starting to wobble. Are they bottling it again or just hitting a rough patch? The crew debates mentality, missed chances, and whether City have already snatched momentum. Plus: Golden Boot trivia chaos, Florida tour vibes, and classic Five Aside banter throughout. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & Florida trip chaos 🌴 02:30 – Premier League fan vibes in the US 04:00 – Episode preview: Chelsea crisis & Arsenal worries 05:30 – Chelsea meltdown begins: 5-game losing streak 08:00 – Manager sacking reaction & fan numbness 12:00 – Owners, structure & recruitment issues 16:30 – Players losing confidence (Caicedo, Enzo, Palmer) 19:00 – Tactical confusion & lack of identity 22:30 – Was Maresca actually the solution? 25:00 – Dressing room dynamics & club politics 27:30 – Who should Chelsea hire next? (Simeone vs Iraola debate) 30:00 – Arsenal segment: cracks starting to show 33:00 – Title race pressure & missed opportunities 36:00 – City momentum vs Arsenal nerves 40:30 – Key players: Ødegaard, Havertz & Saka impact 45:00 – “Do Arsenal still win the league?” debate 49:00 – Injuries, depth & mentality talk 53:30 – Golden Boot trivia game chaos 😂 01:10:00 – Rapid-fire football quiz & banter 01:18:00 – Outro, upcoming content & call to action

    1h 22min
  3. Bayern Brawl & Arsenal Snoozefest: High Lines, Red Cards, and Vibes FC

    16 DE ABR.

    Bayern Brawl & Arsenal Snoozefest: High Lines, Red Cards, and Vibes FC

    This week’s Five Aside is pure Champions League chaos. The crew breaks down the absolute cinema of Bayern vs Madrid — a game packed with goals, errors, and elite talent going toe-to-toe. From Mbappé and Vinícius causing havoc to Neuer’s shaky moments and Mendy locking things down, it had everything. Then… we switch to Arsenal. And yeah — it’s a different story. A frustrating, low-quality draw with Sporting raises big questions about attack, confidence, and whether Arteta’s side can actually go all the way. The guys debate whether it’s tactics, talent, or just tired legs. Plus, a deep dive into Barcelona’s risky high line, defensive naivety, and whether Flick-ball is brilliance or self-sabotage. It’s football heritage vs chaos ball — and we’re here for all of it. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:32 Bayern vs Real Madrid — best game of the season? 3:09 Shoutout to Fela Mendy vs Olise 5:31 Was Kamavinga the reason Bayern lost? 8:34 David's tactical breakdown of the game 13:22 Manuel Neuer's decline 18:54 Arsenal vs Sporting — what went wrong? 21:26 Arsenal vs Atletico semi-final preview 25:17 Are Arsenal's attackers good enough? 29:50 Barcelona vs Atletico breakdown 36:48 Barcelona's high line problem 43:00 Liverpool vs PSG — PSG are just different 53:00 Bobby Clark's celebration 👀 57:50 Champions League predictions — who wins it all? 1:01:22 Olise vs Vinicius — who's more talented? 1:22:32 Arsenal vs City & Chelsea vs Man United previews 1:38:00 Liverpool vs Everton & other PL predictions 1:44:27 Outro

    1h 46min
  4. Red Card Redemption & Bruno Breakdown: United’s “Comeback” That Wasn’t

    14 DE ABR.

    Red Card Redemption & Bruno Breakdown: United’s “Comeback” That Wasn’t

    Red Card Redemption & Bruno Breakdown: United’s “Comeback” That Wasn’t Description United lose… but somehow leave with “positives”? The lads break down a chaotic clash where a red card flipped the script, Leeds forgot how to kill a game, and United remembered how to shoot—eventually. From Carrick’s tactical growing pains to a full-on debate about whether Bruno Fernandes is the problem (yes, it gets spicy), this episode dives deep into United’s identity crisis, midfield confusion, and reliance on individual brilliance. Plus: Can this team actually beat Chelsea next? Or is the snowball already rolling downhill? Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & post-match vibes: “Happy we lost?” 01:00 – First vs second half: what changed? 02:00 – Leeds’ failure to kill the game 03:00 – Carrick’s first Old Trafford loss & tactical questions 05:00 – Is Carrick out of his depth? 06:15 – Casemiro dilemma: replace or rebuild? 08:30 – United’s midfield identity crisis 11:00 – Dream replacements & system talk 12:00 – Bruno Fernandes debate: keep or cash in? 14:30 – Overreliance on Bruno explained 16:30 – Back to the game: what really went wrong 18:00 – “You can’t cheat the process” – reality check 19:00 – Tactical breakdown: how Leeds exposed United 23:30 – Chelsea preview: win or snowball effect? 25:30 – Top 5 race & expectations 26:30 – Final thoughts & outro

    29 min
  5. Oil Money & Bottled Tears: City Cook, Arsenal Crack & Chelsea Collapse

    13 DE ABR.

    Oil Money & Bottled Tears: City Cook, Arsenal Crack & Chelsea Collapse

    It’s peak banter and brutal honesty this week as City turn into cold-blooded finishers, Arsenal fans spiral, and Chelsea get cooked in a tale of two halves. The lads break down City’s scary “effective era,” O’Reilly’s rise at left-back, and why Arsenal might be mentally cooked when it matters most. From tactical debates to full-on rants about Arteta, Zubimendi, and the missing “star man,” this one is heated. Oh—and Tottenham? Yeah… they’re still Tottenham. Timestamps 00:00 – Chaos intro & “bring the bottle” energy 01:15 – Arsenal heartbreak & fan reactions 02:00 – City vs Chelsea: Initial thoughts 03:00 – O’Reilly masterclass & left-back debate 05:30 – “Sold his father’s land for Arsenal” 😂 06:00 – Tale of two halves breakdown 08:00 – City’s second-half dominance explained 10:00 – “Effective City” vs classic Pep ball 12:30 – Are City hitting title-winning form? 14:30 – Caicedo slump & Chelsea struggles 15:30 – Standout players: Cherki praise 17:00 – French players in the Prem debate 19:30 – Arsenal vs Bournemouth disaster begins 21:00 – Odegaard absence & midfield issues 23:30 – Arteta tactics vs player responsibility 26:00 – Pressing problems & predictable buildup 28:30 – Bournemouth tactical masterclass 30:00 – “Arsenal might go trophyless” claim 😬 32:00 – Do Arsenal lack a superstar attacker? 35:00 – Mentality vs quality debate 37:30 – Transfer window regrets & City comparison 41:00 – Squad depth & Arteta trust issues 44:00 – Title race predictions & City momentum 46:00 – Tottenham catch strays (as always 😂)

    47 min
  6. Enzo’s Madrid Dreams & Arsenal’s Youth Dilemma

    11 DE ABR.

    Enzo’s Madrid Dreams & Arsenal’s Youth Dilemma

    Enzo Fernandez has Madrid on his mind—and Chelsea fans are not having it. The boys dive into the controversy, debating professionalism vs player ambition and whether the punishment fits. Meanwhile, Arsenal’s title push continues, but questions loom over their young stars—should they cash in or trust the process? Plus, full Premier League previews, bold predictions, and classic banter from start to finish. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:44 Arsenal vs Bournemouth preview 3:52 Should Arsenal sell Skelly & Waniri for £100m? 13:23 The Arteta youth debate 15:55 Bournemouth breakdown — why they never park the bus 19:39 Chelsea vs Man City preview 20:09 The Enzo Fernandez ban — was it right? 30:13 Kukurela vs Enzo — who was worse? 33:31 Strongman joins 34:07 Predictions round 40:06 Sunderland vs Tottenham — De Zerbi's poisoned chalice 49:42 Man United vs Leeds 1:01:02 Premier League clubs as Nigerian politicians 🇳🇬 1:07:41 Outro

    1h 9min
  7. PSG- So You Thought Liverpool Had a Chance? 😭🔥

    9 DE ABR.

    PSG- So You Thought Liverpool Had a Chance? 😭🔥

    This week’s Five Aside is pure chaos—in the best way. From PSG absolutely cooking Liverpool (with tiki-taka on steroids) to Bayern vs Madrid delivering a tactical slugfest, the boys break it all down with zero chill. There’s love for Olise’s baller aura, debates over Mbappé’s Madrid impact, and a full-on Saka vs Foden civil war 💀. Plus, Barcelona’s high line gets cooked again and Arsenal grind out a “we’ll take it” win. Football heritage, hot takes, and pure banter—tap in. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome back — and goodbye to Hawaii 04:45 AK's Nike event recap 09:35 PSG 2–0 Liverpool — the full breakdown 27:00 Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid — red card, controversy & Lamine Yamal 38:00 Bayern 2–1 Real Madrid — best performance of the week? 51:00 Is Mbappé good or bad for Real Madrid? 1:05:20 Arsenal 1–0 Sporting — ugly but effective 1:13:00 Saka vs Foden vs Palmer — who actually deserves the praise? 1:31:10 Predictions: who goes through in the quarter-finals? 1:34:40 Question of the week: which player would you swap identities with?

    1h 42min
  8. Saints and Sinners, Arsenal Gets Baptised, Chelsea Feast and Haaland Haunts Liverpool

    6 DE ABR.

    Saints and Sinners, Arsenal Gets Baptised, Chelsea Feast and Haaland Haunts Liverpool

    Happy Easter, but nobody was safe on this episode. The lads dig into Chelsea’s ruthless 7-0 FA Cup win, the Enzo drama and what it says about the Blues’ long-term project, before turning to Man City’s demolition of Liverpool as Haaland reminded everyone he is still football’s final boss. Then it is time for Arsenal therapy after a painful cup exit to Southampton, with big questions over form, squad depth and whether the title charge is wobbling. They wrap with Champions League predictions, Spurs chaos and one very unserious babysitting question. Timestamps 00:00 Happy Easter intro and opening banter 02:17 Chelsea 7-0 in the FA Cup: flat-track bullying or proper response? 04:16 Enzo suspended, smiling in the stands, and the Madrid flirtation 08:01 What Enzo’s situation says about Chelsea’s project and ambition 12:31 Was Enzo a failed transfer or just not value for money? 14:54 Man City 4-0 Liverpool: Haaland hat-trick and total domination 17:27 Salah, standards, and the Premier League all-time greats debate 20:14 Liverpool’s bigger problem: form, squad building and stale legs 22:59 Arsenal 1-2 Southampton: cup exit, frustration and fading sharpness 26:40 Arsenal’s attack under the microscope: where are the killer wingers? 33:32 Has Arsenal’s title race become shakier after back-to-back losses? 40:30 Quick question: which footballer would you never trust to babysit your kids? 42:27 Champions League previews: PSG vs Liverpool, Barca vs Atleti, Madrid vs Bayern, Sporting vs Arsenal 49:37 Spurs, De Zerbi and whether relegation is already written 54:13 Outro

    55 min
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This is the Five-a-side pod, essentially a futbol podcast although once in a while we will delve into other topics such as lifestyle, social/political issues, history etc

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    Five-aside
  • Anos de atividade
    2022 - 2026
  • Episódios
    99
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