Five Aside

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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. 1d ago

    MAN UTD TO SHOCK CITY?! 😳 | Our Premier League Predictions Get HEATED

    The Manchester Derby is here, and the Five Aside crew are already choosing violence. 😂 Can Manchester United survive City after a Thursday-night European game? Will Arsenal handle a physical trip to Sunderland? Can Liverpool’s shaky defence survive Fulham? And have Spurs become a team that simply tries hard and loses anyway? We go game-by-game with predictions for Manchester United vs Manchester City, Sunderland vs Arsenal, Liverpool vs Fulham, Tottenham vs Everton, Chelsea vs Hull City and Bournemouth vs Brentford, plus quick trips to Spain for Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano and Levante vs Barcelona. Expect questionable scorelines, Arsenal propaganda, United optimism, Spurs slander, Chelsea hate-watching and the usual Five Aside chaos. Drop your predictions in the comments — and tell us which one of ours is going to age horribly. 👀⚽ Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome to Five Aside + immediate Arsenal/United banter 00:44 — Manchester Derby preview: Man United vs Man City 01:15 — Arsenal fans supporting United?! 02:08 — If City win, make it 4–0 😂 03:00 — Can United handle Thursday–Sunday football? 04:35 — Man United squad depth & derby predictions 05:21 — Sunderland vs Arsenal 06:15 — Are people disrespecting Arsenal? 07:00 — Arsenal, set pieces & last season debate 08:00 — Can Sunderland make it physical? 08:48 — Sunderland vs Arsenal score predictions 09:05 — Liverpool vs Fulham 10:05 — Could Fulham actually get something at Anfield? 10:25 — Tottenham vs Everton 11:00 — Spurs problems + Marmoush debate 12:00 — “They’re a bad team that tries” 😭 12:40 — Everton upset predictions 13:05 — Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano 13:35 — Levante vs Barcelona 14:05 — Chelsea vs Hull City 14:40 — Are we getting another Chelsea disaster? 15:20 — Why Chelsea should respond 15:48 — Bournemouth vs Brentford 16:30 — Brentford are cooking 16:52 — Manchester Derby watch party + outro 17:35 — Bonus Ipswich slander & final United thoughts

    MAN UTD TO SHOCK CITY?! 😳 | Our Premier League Predictions Get HEATED

  2. 1d ago

    Champions League & Chill? Chelsea Can’t Relate 😭

    The Champions League is back — but somebody forgot to invite Chelsea. 😭 The Five Aside crew breaks down the opening European action, from Arsenal grinding out a big away win and Barcelona’s terrifying attack to Liverpool’s shaky start and Real Madrid doing what Real Madrid always do: somehow winning. Plus, we debate whether Erling Haaland is already entering GOAT goalscorer territory, make our way-too-early Champions League winner predictions, and enter the Ballon d’Or trenches over Harry Kane, Olise, Mbappé, Bruno, Messi and more. And yes, AK gets absolutely cooked for watching Carabao Cup football on a Champions League night. Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 0:27 – Intro / banter, Chelsea vs Leeds (Carabao Cup) reactions 3:16 – Chelsea's tactical issues under Alonso, midfield problems 16:00 – Real Madrid vs Inter Milan recap 17:32 – Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid recap 21:20 – Chelsea's poor away record vs big clubs 18:48 – Arsenal vs Napoli recap, Saka & Zubimendi praise 24:52 – Ødegaard discussion & comparisons to Rashford 31:35 – Barcelona vs PSG/other UCL games, Ferran Torres hat trick 32:03 – Yamal free kicks & goal-scoring development 33:30 – Champions League winner predictions 40:47 – Haaland's scoring numbers & GOAT scorer debate 42:27 – Comparing Haaland to Mbappé/Madrid fit 45:47 – Ballon d'Or nominees discussion 50:00 – Bruno Fernandes & Portugal World Cup debate 56:32 – Ronaldo's controversial 2013 Ballon d'Or win debate 59:22 – Wrap-up & outro

    Champions League & Chill? Chelsea Can’t Relate 😭

  3. 5d ago

    Kai Havertz, Chelsea Tax Collector! Arsenal Fight Back to Sink the Blues

    Arsenal concede almost immediately… and still walk away with a 2–1 win over Chelsea. 😭 The Five Aside crew takes over Brewhouse in Atlanta for instant post-match reactions as Arsenal fans celebrate, Chelsea fans run through the excuses, and even the neutrals admit the Gunners looked like champions. Ødegaard gets flowers for a captain’s performance, Havertz comes back to haunt Chelsea AGAIN, and David Raya delivers when it matters. Then the banter spreads across the Premier League: Tottenham’s zero-point nightmare, Manchester United reactions, Liverpool under Iraola, and some dangerously early predictions for the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and PFA Player of the Year. Timestamps 0:00 – Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea reactions begin 0:59 – Atlanta Gooners: match recap, Saka & Ødegaard praise 2:22 – Chelsea fan's honest breakdown (wing-back issues) 3:32 – Heated Arsenal vs Chelsea debate 7:46 – Arsenal dominance debate continues 8:26 – Stamford Bridge chants & birthday shoutouts 8:47 – Tottenham fan: 0 points discussion 13:21 – Man United vs Everton reactions 15:16 – Predictions: EPL, UCL, FA Cup, PFA (Man U/Everton fans) 15:38 – Arsenal comeback story & Havertz praise 19:08 – Chelsea fan's calm take & Ødegaard Man of the Match 22:18 – Predictions from Chelsea fan 22:53 – Aston Villa fan reactions 24:52 – Liverpool fan on Ipswich win & predictions 28:57 – Neutral fan's dominant Arsenal take 30:41 – Yamal vs Saka debate 31:38 – Best player of the game & final predictions 32:01 – Five Aside outro/shoutouts

    Kai Havertz, Chelsea Tax Collector! Arsenal Fight Back to Sink the Blues

  4. Sep 4

    Goals or Clean Sheets? Weekend Predictions

    The Five Aside crew is back with another round of predictions, and nobody is feeling safe. Arsenal vs Chelsea takes center stage as the boys debate whether Chelsea can turn the Emirates into a shootout—or whether Arsenal shut up shop after scoring first. Then it’s Everton vs Man United, Liverpool’s trip to Ipswich, City vs Coventry, Forest vs Spurs, plus Barcelona and Real Madrid predictions in La Liga. Bold scores, instant prediction changes, Spurs panic and plenty of ball knowledge. Timestamps 00:00 — Arsenal vs Chelsea takes center stage 01:15 — Jesus doubts & Chelsea’s approach 02:25 — Can Chelsea force Arsenal into a shootout? 03:45 — Arsenal vs Chelsea score predictions 05:20 — Everton vs Man United predictions 06:35 — Ipswich vs Liverpool predictions 07:30 — Man City vs Coventry: how many? 08:20 — Forest vs Spurs & De Zerbi pressure 10:15 — Can Spurs finally bounce back? 11:05 — Valencia vs Barcelona predictions 11:40 — Real Betis vs Real Madrid predictions 12:35 — Game to watch & Super Sunday plans 13:00 — Arsenal nerves and final thoughts

    Goals or Clean Sheets? Weekend Predictions

  5. Sep 3

    Winners, Losers & Transfer Window Abusers

    The transfer window is CLOSED — which means it’s time to hand out receipts. 😂 The Five Aside crew debates the biggest winners and losers of the window, from Chelsea somehow turning long contracts into a transfer-market cheat code to Manchester City assembling a midfield that belongs in a Bugatti showroom. Manchester United’s business gets put on trial, Tottenham may have bought an entirely new postcode, and Liverpool’s new-look attack still has plenty to prove. Then the debate heads to Spain: did Real Madrid actually have the best window? Has Barcelona finally found its missing piece? Can Atlético fans forgive Alvarez after the transfer drama? And, naturally, the crew finishes by arguing over the Premier League top five before giving Messi his flowers. Timestamps 0:00 – Intro banter (pre-show football chat) 1:22 – Show intro / welcome 2:50 – Transfer window winners & losers 48:01 – Revisiting preseason predictions / new top five 59:30 – Messi tribute segment 65:32 – Outro / sign-off

    Winners, Losers & Transfer Window Abusers

  6. Aug 31

    Money Can’t Buy Spurs Happiness 💸😭 | AK & Dalu’s EPL Takes — Gameweek 2

    AK & Dalu are back with the Five Aside EPL Takes, and Gameweek 2 brought goals, chaos and plenty of ammunition for the agenda. They break down Man City’s latest statement performance and the excitement around Cherki, Liverpool dropping points again against Nottingham Forest, and Tottenham’s rough start continuing despite spending big. Chelsea and Brighton serve up a seven-goal thriller, Cole Palmer reminds everyone what a fully fit version of him can do, and Bruno Fernandes leads Manchester United’s five-goal demolition job. Plus: FPL pain, tactical debates, transfer talk, Spurs slander, and AK & Dalu hand out their Player, Underrated Player and Team of the Week. Timestamps 00:00 — Intro: “All I do is win!” & Gameweek 2 chaos 02:43 — Man City & the Cherki hype train 05:03 — City’s spending & transfer talk 06:18 — Why Cherki is bringing the fun back 07:42 — Liverpool held 2–2 by Nottingham Forest 09:06 — Should Liverpool fans be worried? 11:02 — Liverpool’s intensity, Gakpo & squad questions 13:52 — Tottenham: money can’t buy happiness 😭 14:30 — Newcastle expose Spurs 16:24 — Newcastle’s grit gets its flowers 17:59 — Chelsea 4–3 Brighton: absolute cinema 20:19 — Chelsea’s counterattack & Brighton’s threat 21:00 — Cole Palmer is BACK 23:28 — What’s changed tactically for Palmer? 25:24 — What actually makes a natural striker? 27:52 — João Pedro delivers again 28:28 — Can Chelsea genuinely compete for the title? 29:45 — Manchester United 5–2 Ipswich 30:31 — Ipswich chose bravery…and paid for it 32:34 — Bruno Fernandes masterclass 34:50 — Five Aside Fantasy League prizes 35:59 — Arsenal vs Aston Villa predictions 37:10 — Player of the Week debate 38:21 — Cherki, Bruno & Mccatee get their flowers 38:43 — Team of the Week 39:12 — Outro

    Money Can’t Buy Spurs Happiness 💸😭 | AK & Dalu’s EPL Takes — Gameweek 2

  7. Aug 25

    Three Point Lane! Chelsea Win, Palmer’s Back & London Is Blue

    Chelsea start with three points — and AK & Inii are already feeling dangerous. The lads break down a hard-fought London derby win, the early goal, Cole Palmer finding his rhythm, Romeo Lavia’s encouraging display, the midfield control issues without the preferred pairing, and why Robert Sánchez remains a major concern. Plus: Pedro’s 20-goal challenge, “JP Morgan”, new-signing first impressions, and why everyone might want to keep sleeping on Chelsea. Timestamps 00:00 – Chelsea fans can finally smile again 01:24 – Lineup reaction & pre-match panic 02:03 – Why Chelsea lose this game last season 03:02 – Lavia, Reece James & the makeshift midfield 04:18 – Is Cole Palmer finding his rhythm again? 05:16 – Sánchez has GOT to go?! 06:56 – Inii responds: three points are three points 07:26 – Lineup concerns & the lightning-fast opener 08:51 – The 20-goal challenge & attacking chemistry 09:32 – Why Fulham away is always a nightmare 10:45 – Rivals struggling & the value of three points 11:13 – Chelsea’s biggest problem: midfield control 12:14 – Why it’s too early to hit the panic button 13:09 – “The pressure is on Arsenal!” 13:38 – Standout players & debut performances 14:19 – Palmer combinations & “JP Morgan” 😂 14:38 – $200 bet won: stop sleeping on Chelsea 15:07 – Title talk?! Final thoughts & Up The Chels

    Three Point Lane! Chelsea Win, Palmer’s Back & London Is Blue

  8. Aug 24

    WE ARE SO BACK… SOME TEAMS AREN’T 😂 | AK & Dalu’s EPL Takes

    The Premier League is BACK — and some clubs clearly missed the memo. 😂 AK and Dalu break down the opening weekend, from Arsenal looking like the most complete squad in the league to Tottenham proving that money can’t buy everything. We get into City’s resilience, Brighton doing Brighton things, Manchester United’s worrying start under Carrick, and why fitness and mentality are already separating teams. Plus: #FreeMartinelli, Myles Lewis-Skelly hype, Sangaré’s impressive showing, some outrageous early-season predictions, and enough hot takes to get us cancelled before Matchweek 2. New season. Same Five Aside chaos. ⚽🔥 Timestamps 00:00 — New season, new studio & the Premier League is BACK 02:30 — Arsenal start strong: is this finally their year? 03:20 — Saliba, Lewis-Skelly & Arsenal’s new-look squad 05:00 — “The most complete squad in the league” 06:15 — Tottenham: money can’t buy everything 😂 07:00 — Spurs spending gets VERY suspicious 👀 07:40 — Why preseason fitness is already showing 08:00 — How far can Tottenham actually go? 09:15 — Brighton cook Aston Villa 10:00 — Brighton: Chelsea’s “academy away” 😂 11:30 — Man City survive Bournemouth 12:00 — Haaland means business again 13:00 — Can City challenge for the title? 14:30 — The Maresca slander begins 😭 16:00 — Manchester United: we need to talk 16:45 — The Bruno Fernandes problem 17:40 — Wild Top 4 prediction: Crystal Palace?! 19:00 — Why United struggle when they have to dominate 20:30 — Is Carrick really the man for Manchester United? 22:15 — #FreeMartinelli: what is Arsenal doing? 24:00 — Has Arsenal outgrown Martinelli? 25:30 — Player of the weekend: Sangaré 26:10 — Teams to watch: Brentford & Brighton 27:00 — Final takes & outro

    WE ARE SO BACK… SOME TEAMS AREN’T 😂 | AK & Dalu’s EPL Takes
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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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  • Creator
    Five-aside
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    141
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chukwudalu Fab-Ukozor 2022
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    Five Aside