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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. From UCL Drama to Derby Tension: Bottle Bets & Emirates Pressure

    HACE 2 DÍAS

    From UCL Drama to Derby Tension: Bottle Bets & Emirates Pressure

    he crew kicks off arguing about branding (why we’re drinking from random cups like amateurs), then jumps into Champions League playoff chaos—Italian giants wobbling, Madrid doing “scripted” things, and away trips to icy Bodo sounding like football’s haunted house. After that, it’s full London derby energy: Arsenal vs Chelsea preview, why Arsenal get jittery late in games, who controls the midfield, Rice’s best role, Martinelli catching heat, and a spicy combined XI debate that turns into score predictions… and a dangerous bottle bet if Arsenal “bottle” the league. Timestamps 01:22 – Intro chaos + “where’s the winner?” 02:31 – Cup talk → branding idea (Five Aside mug) 05:00 – Welcome + jerseys/banter + Champions League playoff chat 06:38 – Italian league panic, Madrid “script,” Galatasaray madness 09:28 – Bodo away terror stories (weather, cursed stadium vibes) 12:11 – New UCL format debate (and why dropping to Europa was trash) 16:16 – Arsenal wishlist + Martinelli debate starts heating up 19:55 – Arsenal vs Chelsea preview officially begins 25:02 – “Don’t play the occasion” + Arsenal late-game nerves 35:15 – Where the game is won (midfield vs attack) 42:11 – Rice/Zubi workload + playing through the middle + Eze impact 47:01 – Rice: 6 vs box-to-box argument 50:40 – Combined XI picks (keeper → backline → midfield) 57:31 – Front three debate (Neto/Trossard/Palmer/Saka etc.) 01:04:58 – Score predictions + arguing over pressing/defending 01:11:05 – Drinks on the line + “Arsenal has to give” 01:12:34 – Bottle bet punchline + outro promo

    1 h y 10 min
  2. Tottenham On The Menu Again 🍽️ | EPL Weekend Review

    22 FEB

    Tottenham On The Menu Again 🍽️ | EPL Weekend Review

    Akan nearly blocks Dalu’s number because the iPhone ringtone is louder than his peace of mind, then Chelsea do what Chelsea do: score early, refuse to “kill the game,” and turn Burnley into prime Barcelona for 10 minutes. Palmer gets put on “thinkers” for chasing YouTube goals, the “do you even care?” debate explodes after a red-card smirk, and Arsenal meanwhile show the one thing you can’t train: mentality. Plus: City vs Newcastle turns into a cagey title-race stress test, and Arsenal fans get served Tottenham buffet—fully paid, no refund. Timestamps (key moments) 00:01 Akan almost blocks Dalu’s number / “leave me alone” intro 01:29 Welcome + weekend agenda 01:56 Chelsea vs Burnley: “kill the game” rant begins 06:39 Conte-era standards + why 2–0 isn’t safe 08:06 Chelsea dropped points math (painful receipts) 10:41 Palmer “forcing it” + YouTube-goal allegations 14:28 Red card + smirk/laugh debate (no to racism) 19:06 Set-piece danger + JWP “whip it in” 30:34 Arsenal vs Spurs review begins 33:46 Rice mistake + reaction/mentality 40:46 Spurs = “30 Yams” buffet banter 48:57 City vs Newcastle: “don’t hate-watch, just enjoy” 53:10 Newcastle at Etihad history + O’Reilly shoutout 54:26 Haaland vs Dan Burn “battle of the titans” 01:00:40 Top 4 predictions + Chelsea big-game theory 01:03:38 Player of the week: Eze 01:09:10 Outro / vibes

    1 h y 10 min
  3. North London Derby? More like Nerve London Derby —EPL Weekend Preview

    21 FEB

    North London Derby? More like Nerve London Derby —EPL Weekend Preview

    This preview episode is basically four fixtures and one big Arsenal therapy session. Arsenal fans are fighting flashbacks after that Wolves collapse (2–0 up… ends 2–2), and the big question becomes: are Arsenal actually title-ready, or just elite at turning comfortable wins into stress tests? From there, the lads run through the weekend slate: Spurs vs Arsenal: injuries, “new manager bounce,” and whether Arsenal’s midfield has forgotten how to control games. City vs Newcastle: history says Newcastle are walking into a Pep cooking session. Chelsea vs Burnley: Chelsea fans are dreaming of a stat-padding feast. Liverpool vs Forest + Everton vs United: mental fragility, relegation chaos, and Goodison Park tax. Then the episode hits its real main event: “Arteta out if no league trophy?” One of the hosts gives a blunt YES, and suddenly the derby preview turns into a season-defining ultimatum. Wrap it up with a watchalong tease… and a random detour into Atlanta shawarma lore. Timestamps 00:00 Intro + “Dubai trip” felt like international weekend 00:31 Arsenal frustration: the extra game + City game-in-hand stress 02:02 Wolves PTSD: confidence gone after the collapse 03:39 The real issue: Arsenal can’t close games + “8 conceded already this year” 05:55 “We don’t hate Arsenal—just delusional fans” + Hope University joke 07:00 Gyökeres debate: does a traditional 9 fit Arsenal DNA? 10:44 Arsenal clapback: “best in Europe at times” + goals/CL stats 12:14 Arsenal identity flip: from pretty XG to efficiency 14:20 Defense slump: Raya/Timber heat + “Arteta has to hold this” 15:51 Midfield control problem: why it’s all falling apart 18:16 Fixes: winger need, Ben White RB, Timber rest, Rice/Zubi combo 21:33 Odegaard dilemma: captain/control vs current form 23:20 Pressure talk + Newcastle’s awful City record gets brought up 24:44 Spurs injuries + “new manager bounce” warning 26:22 Spurs vs Arsenal predictions: both lean Arsenal 2–1 30:50 City vs Newcastle preview: both expect City win 36:36 Chelsea vs Burnley: sponsor talk + confident win predictions 41:39 Chelsea prediction: 3–1 43:47 Liverpool vs Forest: mentality talk + Liverpool still tipped 50:31 Everton vs United: split predictions (United 2–1 vs Everton win) 57:01 Closing theme: Arsenal mental strength + Arteta’s touchline energy 01:01:11 The big moment: “Arteta out if no league?” — YES 01:04:16 Watchalong tease + shawarma outro

    1 h y 6 min
  4. OG Bottlers & Hopium Dealers: Arsenal’s 5-Aside Meltdown

    19 FEB

    OG Bottlers & Hopium Dealers: Arsenal’s 5-Aside Meltdown

    Arsenal draw Wolves and the Five Aside group chat explodes… except this time it’s recorded. Daniel Strongman declares emotional bankruptcy. “OG Bottlers” is officially coined. Arteta gets demoted to Assistant Manager mid-episode. Chukwudalu defends Arsenal using pure hopium and vibes. Sam gives a tactical TED Talk. Chelsea players are spotted in Dubai and now the title race includes beach resorts. We also break down: Arsenal’s title wobble The Arteta debate (again 👀) Top 4 predictions Relegation chaos Champions League madness Vinícius Jr discourse Bodo/Glimt supremacy This wasn’t just analysis. This was therapy. ⏱️ TIME STAMPS 00:00 – Chaos Intro & Arsenal Fans in Tears Laughter, despair, and “God is too faithful” energy. 02:00 – Arsenal vs Wolves: Title Race Panic Mode Are Arsenal bottling again? Is Arteta the problem? 08:30 – “OG Bottlers” Is Born The moment that changed podcast history. 15:00 – Is This On Arteta or The Players? Pressure, mentality, squad depth & tactical debate. 25:00 – Hopium vs Tactical Reality Sam dismantles “results-based analysis.” 35:00 – The Mentality Champions Discussion Fergie, Conte, Kompany… and what Arsenal lack. 45:00 – Top 4 Predictions (It Gets Spicy) City? Arsenal? Chelsea? Liverpool? United? 58:00 – Relegation Talk Wolves, Burnley, Forest, West Ham… someone’s going down. 1:10:00 – Champions League Review Real Madrid vs Benfica Vinícius Jr situation Bodo/Glimt propaganda segment PSG & Doué hype 1:25:00 – Chelsea Dubai Controversy Are beach trips good for form or curse material? 1:35:00 – Final Hot Takes & Spurs Preview Hope, delusion, and one last prayer.

    1 h y 40 min
  5. Four Points Clear… Or Four Points From Collapse?

    13 FEB

    Four Points Clear… Or Four Points From Collapse?

    Arsenal drop points and the group chat turns into a full tribunal. Dalu is doing “hopeless positivity” PR like he’s on the club payroll, Daniel is screaming “Odegaard is WEAK (with an A!)” and putting Arteta on a probation contract, and AK keeps reminding everyone that Pep is jogging behind them like a horror movie villain. Then the boys detour to Chelsea chaos, Spurs catching generational lashings, Dyche getting dashed out, and United’s form being blamed on one TikTok “hair guy.” Pure vibes, pure stress, pure 5 Aside. Timestamps: 00:01 – Cold open: “You be vexed” + immediate chaos 00:18 – Intro: 5 Aside x SoccerTakesWithAK (ops allegedly present) 01:31 – Arsenal therapy session begins (Brentford draw = pain) 03:03 – “Flattest first half this season” vs “Brentford outplayed us” 04:13 – Reality check: 2 wins in 6 games + title doubts 06:02 – Sam drops stats bomb: Arsenal not top in attacking metrics 07:12 – “We’ve seen this film before” (choke PTSD) 12:24 – “If you want to win the league, FIND A WAY” 13:19 – Eze vs Odegaard debate turns into an investigation 19:19 – “Why no plan B? Why not two strikers?” (Arteta tactics rant) 23:04 – Daniel’s nuclear take: “Even if we win… Arteta still might not be him” 25:30 – Chelsea segment: chaos, chances, Palmer praise, Santos love 32:36 – Chelsea’s brutal run-in preview (real test incoming) 34:10 – Arsenal nerves: “City are improving… Arsenal are getting worse” 44:28 – Spurs segment: “curse of Tottenham” + ambition accusations 53:00 – Injury crisis talk + “every department counts” (canteen staff 😭) 56:22 – Dyche sacked + managerial merry-go-round cooking 01:02:00 – Man United segment: Carrick era talk + social media pressure 01:08:15 – City 3-0 + “I fell asleep 3 times” second-half review 01:10:08 – Closing: Daniel’s Odegaard/Arteta mic drop + Pep is chasing speech 01:13:28 – Dalu’s final vow: “We are winning this season” + badge revocation threats

    1 h y 16 min
  6. Six Points, Thirteen Games- Five Aside x SoccertakeswithAK

    9 FEB

    Six Points, Thirteen Games- Five Aside x SoccertakeswithAK

    City vs Liverpool turned into a proper “game of two halves” — a sleepy first half, then pure chaos after the break: Salah wakes up, transitions start flying, and the ref decisions (chalked-off goal + red card + penalty talk) leave everyone arguing about “common sense vs the law.” From there, you lot zoom out into the bigger picture: Arsenal grinding through rough patches without being caught, United’s Carrick bounce (and why “play your position” is quietly fixing everything), and Chelsea’s tactical tweak away from inverted fullbacks — with Palmer catching heat, then shutting everyone up. The real spice is the title psychology: are Arsenal finally built for it, or does that Carabao Cup final vs City decide the season? Time Stamps 00:00 Intro — weekend vibes, frustration and hope 00:42 “Stop looking back” — Arsenal mindset + chasers not closing the gap 01:45 City’s usual “mess-up fixture” fear 02:24 Neutral take: fun weekend + kickoff to City/Liverpool recap 02:48 First half boring, second half madness + chalked goal/red card debate 03:56 Power outage interruption (lights out moment) 04:41 United angle: Liverpool result helps top-four wiggle room 06:06 Pep’s wingers problem: “why is everyone in half spaces?” 08:20 Salah’s second-half switch + knuckleball free-kick gas 10:53 Table check: Liverpool 6th, Chelsea 5th, United 4th 12:02 Will City go on a run? morale boost vs shaky performance 14:32 United vs Spurs — Romero red card ruined the test 16:27 Carrick effect: better passing, Bruno role, “3 at the back doesn’t work here” 18:41 AK joins — “Pep wanted it” + Liverpool “Klopp 2.0” transition football 22:08 Doku absence + City too narrow + controversies (penalty/goal calls) 24:56 Carrick honeymoon? United déjà vu + “play your position” philosophy 29:56 Chelsea/Wolves: Palmer hat-trick debate + injury excuse vs standards 33:28 Chelsea tactical tweak: ditching inverted FBs, creating space for Palmer/J.Pedro 36:07 Chelsea striker talk: hold-up play issues even with goals 37:42 Arsenal vs Sunderland: striker battle vs Saliba + physicality 39:38 Set-piece chat: “champions don’t get crowned by aesthetics” 42:34 Arsenal midfield praise + letting Rice roam + Havertz/Gyökeres chemistry talk 47:05 Coaching staff props + Jonny Evans set-piece credit 51:26 Big question: 6 points, 13 games — should Arsenal be worried? 55:04 Carabao Cup final psychology: win = hunger or complacency? lose = pressure? 01:01:23 Performers of the weekend: Bruno, Palmer, “comeback goal” shout 01:05:21 Left-back shoutout + stats vs eye test 01:07:26 Closing hot takes: “United title charge” + “league in sight” banter 01:08:39 Premier League Fan Fest plug (April, Tampa) 01:09:21 Outro — like/comment/share

    1 h y 10 min
  7. Pep in His Step Gone?. Red Gang, Please |Five Aside x SoccertakeswithAK

    7 FEB

    Pep in His Step Gone?. Red Gang, Please |Five Aside x SoccertakeswithAK

    We kick off with classic banter (AK insisting he’s fine after Tuesday because the prize money is not serious), then get into a tactical breakdown of Arsenal vs Chelsea—Chelsea’s conservative setup, Arsenal’s control, and the big debate: at what point do you ditch tactics and just “pump balls in the air” to chase the game? From there, we quickly touch City vs Newcastle, then preview the weekend slate: United vs Spurs (Carrick’s “keep it simple” approach, Bruno’s influence, Spurs away form), Arsenal vs Sunderland (statement win talk and the physical battle angle), Chelsea vs Wolves (must-win, big scoreline predictions), and the main event Liverpool vs City—where we debate whether Pep still has the old spark or is sliding into a “win-first, burnout” era… plus the moment we clock that Liverpool might be moving past Salah into a new focal point. Timestamps / Chapters (approx.) 00:00 – Intro + AK’s “I’m good” prize-money rant 00:47 – Haircut/bet banter + Chelsea/Arsenal jabs 02:52 – Arsenal vs Chelsea: “boring” vs “tactical chess” 04:30 – Chelsea’s setup: wingbacks, control, and respect at the Emirates 06:56 – Arsenal maturity props + why Chelsea didn’t really go for it 08:40 – “From 65 mins: forget tactics, pump balls!” debate 10:50 – Arsenal view: handbrake football, game management, Chelsea’s slow switch 15:01 – Man City vs Newcastle quick hit (City shaky, Newcastle missed chances) 17:25 – United vs Spurs preview starts… then the network cuts 18:47 – We’re back: United vs Spurs properly (predictions + why it’s hard to call) 24:00 – Carrickball: keep it simple, best positions, Bruno running the show 27:30 – Spurs bits: midfield talk, energy/industry praise, Gallagher mention 30:59 – Arsenal vs Sunderland: “statement win” + don’t get dragged into the mud 35:51 – Chelsea vs Wolves: “if we don’t dominate, sack everybody” energy 41:17 – Liverpool vs City preview: Pep quotes, City confusion, Liverpool momentum 52:58 – Pep burnout talk: from tactical genius to “win-first” shortcuts? 56:36 – Score predictions for Liverpool vs City 57:29 – Liverpool moving past Salah moment: “we didn’t even mention Salah once” 58:08 – Is Pep entering his Mourinho-at-the-end era? 60:00 – Standout game picks (outside the obvious big two) 61:05 – Best player picks for the weekend 61:55 – Liverpool vs City watch party invite (Privacy Room, ATL) 62:20 – Outro + final banter (“up with Chelsea”)

    1 h y 4 min
  8. Nothing Worse Than a Failed Hate Watch| Five Aside x SoccertakeswithAK

    2 FEB

    Nothing Worse Than a Failed Hate Watch| Five Aside x SoccertakeswithAK

    This episode kicks off with failed hate-watching therapy, quickly turning into a deep dive on the Premier League weekend. The panel breaks down Spurs vs City’s bizarre momentum swing, questions whether Pep Guardiola has lost his obsessive edge, and debates whether the league’s famed “intensity” is overstated. From there, the conversation shifts to Manchester United’s resurgence, the sustainability of Bruno-centric football, and whether United are repeating old cycles. Liverpool’s evolution away from Salah takes center stage, with praise for Konaté, Wirtz, and Liverpool’s new attacking identity. Chelsea’s comeback against West Ham sparks debate about tactics vs mentality, while Arsenal’s dominant win at Elland Road raises title-race implications. The episode closes with heated arguments about Virgil van Dijk’s place among the greatest defenders ever, ending on classic Five Aside banter and chaos. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & Weekend Check-In 00:45 – Hate Watching Fails Across the League 02:35 – Spurs vs Man City: First-Half Disaster 04:20 – Tactical Breakdown: Back Five Gone Wrong 06:45 – Pep Guardiola: Burnout or Evolution? 09:10 – Has Pep Lost His Obsession? 12:00 – “Non-Pep” Signings & Quick Fix Football 15:30 – Man United vs Fulham: Confidence Is Back 18:10 – Is This a New-Manager Bounce? 21:30 – Bruno Fernandes Dependency Problem 25:00 – United’s Ceiling vs Long-Term Identity 30:00 – Stability vs Short-Term Success Debate 33:50 – Liverpool vs Newcastle Breakdown 36:30 – Konaté, Emotion & Elite Defending 40:30 – Is Van Dijk the Best Defender Ever? 45:30 – Liverpool Without Salah at the Center 48:45 – Chelsea vs West Ham: Tactics or Mentality? 54:30 – Chelsea Squad Depth Reality Check 58:40 – Arsenal at Elland Road: Statement Win 01:03:30 – Title Race Implications 01:06:30 – Best Player of the Weekend Picks

    1 h y 28 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
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    2024 - 2026
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