FootballOrNothing

Rahul Luthra, Ritesh Bhatt
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Welcome to Football or Nothing, the podcast where passion meets precision. Hosted by a dedicated Arsenal specialist and Business Intelligence expert, we dive deep into the heart of the English Premier League to bring you the most insightful match previews, tactical breakdowns, and unfiltered fan debates. What We’re About While our hearts beat for Arsenal Football Club, we cover the length and breadth of the EPL. Whether it’s North London Derby drama or the race for the Top 4, we analyze the beautiful game with a mix of data-driven insights and raw emotion throughout the Premier League

  1. May 31

    EPL Champions, Budapest Heartbreak & What's Next? | Season 1 Finale

    The most historic, chaotic, and emotionally draining week in modern Arsenal history is finally here. We are officially the CHAMPIONS OF ENGLAND AGAIN! 🔴⚪ After 22 long years of banter, heartbreak, and trust-the-process rebuilding, the Premier League trophy has finally returned home to North London. But football is a cruel, unhinged scriptwriter. Just days after celebrating the ultimate league triumph, we found ourselves in Budapest for a Champions League final showdown against PSG. From the sheer ecstasy of Kai Havertz’s 6th-minute opener to a grueling defensive shift, a controversial penalty drama, and a brutal shootout heartbreak, we unpack the absolute roller coaster that went down in Hungary. Did a glorious European "side quest" just take us a little too far, or have we officially progressed into an elite footballing powerhouse? In this blockbuster Season 1 finale, your host Ritesh is joined by Rahul and Shashank to break down the entire tactical fallout of the final, debate the biggest controversial refereeing decisions, and grade this historic season. 🕒 Timestamps & What We Discuss: 00:00 – Intro: The 22-Year Curse is Broken! 03:15 – Meet the Panel: Rahul, Shashank & Pritish Jha's Emotional Fan Reactions 09:40– Budapest Post-Mortem: Did we respect PSG too much after Havertz’s goal? 16:20– The 65th-Minute Penalty: Lapses in discipline or pure fatigue? 23:15 – Refereeing Controversy: Madueke vs. Nuno Mendes 31:10 – The Shootout Blues: Dealing with the pain of Eze & Big Gabi's misses 42:00 – The Ultimate Debate: Have we truly progressed as an elite club? 51:45 – The Kroenke Era: Summer transfer priorities and defending our crown 01:05:00 – Massive Announcement: Season 2 is moving to YOUTUBE! 📺 01:10:15 – Outro: "The show must go on." 🔥 HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SEASON 2! The hustle never stops. We are officially moving FOOTBALL OR NOTHIN to YouTube for Season 2! Every single episode next season will be completely visual right on your screens. Plus, the summer break is canceled! We are staying locked in to bring you comprehensive coverage of the upcoming World Cup. We will be breaking down all the major group-stage games, and going into absolute overdrive with dedicated specials for the Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, and the World Cup Final itself! Make sure to head over to our YouTube channel, hit that subscribe button, turn on notifications, and get ready for the madness. The tears will dry, the Premier League trophy is ours, and the show must go on. COYG!* 🔴⚪ Follow us on all our social platforms to stay updated with our World Cup coverage schedule!

    EPL Champions, Budapest Heartbreak & What's Next? | Season 1 Finale

  2. May 9

    PL AND UCL DOUBLE - A DREAM OR A REALITY?

    Arsenal are in the Champions League Final! After a tactical masterclass against Atlético Madrid, the Gunners are heading to the big dance. But the drama doesn't stop there, while we celebrate European glory, the Premier League title race is reaching a fever pitch. We are currently sitting top of the table, and the dream of a historic Double is no longer just a "what if" it is a reality we are living! In this high-intensity episode, Ritesh is joined by Rahul , Sharan , Shikhar and Shashank to break down a week that could define Arsenal’s history forever. We’re also keeping a close eye on the Manchester City vs. Brentford match live during the recording,will the Bees do us a massive favor? In this episode: CL Final Bound: How we dismantled the Atleti "dark arts" to secure our spot in the final against PSG. The Premier League Lead: Analyzing our 5-point cushion and what needs to happen to cross the finish line. Live Watchalong: Instant reactions to City’s struggle against Brentford. The Big Debate: Can this squad handle the mental and physical toll of chasing two of the biggest trophies in world football simultaneously? Tactical Corner: Is Arteta out-thinking the best in the business? The momentum is with us, the belief is sky-high, and as we always say on this show The show must go on! Listen now on Spotify! 🎙️⚽️ #Arsenal #AFC #ChampionsLeague #PremierLeague #TheDouble #Arteta #FootballOrNothing #COYG

    PL AND UCL DOUBLE - A DREAM OR A REALITY?

  3. Apr 25

    3 Points Clear! 🔴 | Grit Over Beauty vs Newcastle | UCL Semi-Final Fever! 🏆

    The show must go on! Arsenal dig deep at the Emirates to secure a massive 1-0 win over Newcastle. It wasn't pretty, it wasn't comfortable, but at this stage of the season, points are the only currency that matters. In today’s episode of *Football Or Nothing*, Ritesh is joined by Rahul and Shashank to dissect a high-stakes weekend in the title race. We are officially 3 points clear at the top, but with Manchester City still holding that game in hand, have the Gunners actually lost their advantage? We’re also looking ahead to the history-making Champions League Semi-Final against Atletico Madrid. Can Arteta’s squad balance the physical toll of Europe while keeping the Premier League dream alive? In this episode: The Newcastle Grind:Was it a champion’s performance or a lucky escape? The Math of the Title: Analyzing the 3-point lead vs. City’s game in hand. UCL Semi-Finals: Can we break down Simeone’s Atletico? Squad Depth: Is the starting XI running on fumes? Drop your predictions in the comments—do we win the Double or end up empty-handed? Follow the journey: ⚽ Host: Ritesh 🎙️ Guests: Rahul & Shashank 🔥 Mantra:The show must go on. #Arsenal #PremierLeague #ChampionsLeague #AFC #TitleRace #Newcastle #Arteta #FootballOrNothing #EPL

    3 Points Clear! 🔴 | Grit Over Beauty vs Newcastle | UCL Semi-Final Fever! 🏆

  4. Mar 23

    Wembley Woes & Arteta’s Big Decisions: Where Did It All Go Wrong?

    It’s the hope that kills you." In this somber episode of Football Or Nothing, host Ritesh is joined by co-host Rahul and fellow Gooner Shashank to navigate the wreckage of Arsenal’s 0-2 defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup Final. From the pre-match optimism to the final whistle at Wembley, we dissect a performance that left 75% of our panel in absolute despair. To add salt to the wound, we’ve brought on a Manchester United fan to provide some "neutral" perspective (read: relentless mockery), despite the ongoing chaos over at Carrington Road. In this episode, we dive deep into: * The Autopsy: Was it a tactical masterclass by Pep or a mental collapse from the Gunners? * The Arteta Inquisition: Did Mikel get the starting XI wrong? We discuss the substitutions and in-game management that failed to turn the tide. * The Identity Crisis: Why do we still struggle to impose ourselves on the biggest stage against the blue side of Manchester? * The Fallout: How does this impact our momentum for the rest of the season? Is this a season-defining blow or a necessary wake-up call? We wrap things up with a rallying cry for the North London faithful. The trophy is gone, but the season isn't over. It’s time for the squad to stand up and finally deliver the goods.

    Wembley Woes & Arteta’s Big Decisions: Where Did It All Go Wrong?

  5. Mar 20

    Arsenal’s Quadruple Quest vs. City’s Final Stand

    The road to the Quadruple runs through Wembley! In this high-stakes episode of Football Or Nothing, Ritesh is joined by a full house of Gooners to preview the massive Carabao Cup Final between Arsenal and Manchester City. With Arsenal sitting 9 points clear at the top of the table and chasing their first league title in 22 years, we discuss whether winning this trophy is the "winning habit" catalyst the squad needs—or a dangerous distraction from the title race. On the pitch today: * Rahul (Co-host) vents his frustrations over the "illegal wins" and "dark arts" narrative currently haunting Arsenal’s success. * Shikhar explains why he doesn’t care about the "process" or the "physics"—he just wants the trophy by any means necessary. * Sharan makes his debut as a panelist, moving from the listener's seat to the hot seat to give his take on the Haaland vs. Saliba/Gabriel showdown. We’re breaking down: * Europe Momentum: Arsenal’s CL dominance vs. City’s Real Madrid heartbreak. * The Hunger Factor: Is this City’s last stand to save a "trophyless" season, or is Arsenal’s hunger for a sweep too much to handle? * Tactical Chess: Can Pep break the "Wembley Curse" of his star striker, or will North London claim the first piece of the 2026 puzzle? Final Predictions: Will the trophy return to the Emirates, or will the "Dark Arts" claim another victim? #FootballOrNothing #Arsenal #ManCity #CarabaoCupFinal #COYG #PremierLeague #Wembley

    Arsenal’s Quadruple Quest vs. City’s Final Stand

  6. Mar 1

    The Tale of Corners: Arsenal’s Great Escape & Chelsea’s 10-Man Siege

    In this episode, host Ritesh is joined by the tactical minds of Rahul, Prashant, and Shikhar to break down an absolute rollercoaster of a London Derby between Arsenal and Chelsea! Dubbed the "Tale of Corners," we dissect how Arsenal used their set-piece cheat code to net two crucial goals, while Chelsea found an unlikely lifeline through a chaotic own goal - also from a corner kick. But the real story of the match? The final 20 minutes. After going down to 10 men, Chelsea completely flipped the script, pinning Arsenal back and giving Ritesh (and Arsenal fans everywhere) severe anxiety. Why did a 10-man Chelsea look more dangerous and fluid than they did with 11? Did Arteta get his defensive tactics wrong trying to protect the lead? And what can both squads build on from this chaotic clash? Tune in for tactical breakdowns, defensive analysis, and a whole lot of post-match adrenaline

    The Tale of Corners: Arsenal’s Great Escape & Chelsea’s 10-Man Siege

  7. Feb 26

    Arsenal Chelsea Match Preview | 🏆 Title Charge or Derby Dread? Arsenal vs. Chelsea Preview ⚽️🔥

    Welcome back to the podcast, Gooners! 🎙️ If your blood pressure is already spiking, you are in the right place. It’s Arsenal vs. Chelsea matchweek, and host Ritesh is turning the studio into a full-blown Arsenal support group. 🩺🔴 To help navigate the pre-derby nerves, we are doing something special! We’ve pulled two of our absolute best listeners out of the crowd for their grand podcasting debut. Huge welcome to Shikhar and Sharan as they step up to the mic to share their unfiltered thoughts on the biggest clash of the weekend. 🎧✨ In this episode, we cover: * 📈 The Form & Vibe Check: Do we actually feel confident, or are we just masking our usual derby-day dread? * ⭐ The Difference Makers: Who is going to dictate the tempo for Arsenal, and which Chelsea player is keeping us up at night? * 🐘 The Elephant in the Room: Can we finally end the 22-year drought and lift the Premier League trophy, or is the fear of another late-season collapse creeping in? 🫣 * 🥷 The Tactical Theft: If we could magically steal one Chelsea player to guarantee a win, who makes the cut? * 🔮 Bold Predictions: The guys drop some wildly specific, unhinged predictions for the match. Join the conversation: Drop your own unhinged predictions in the comments below! Who is getting the first yellow card, and what minute are we scoring the winner? 👇🗣️ Make sure you subscribe and keep your heart rate monitors on standby! We will be back next week for the Post-Match Review where the usual timeless crew - Ritesh, Rahul, and Prashant - will be joined by a VERY special surprise guest to break down all the fallout. 👀🔥 Come On You Gunners! 🔴⚪️

    Arsenal Chelsea Match Preview | 🏆 Title Charge or Derby Dread? Arsenal vs. Chelsea Preview ⚽️🔥

  8. Feb 23

    North London is Red (Again)! But Are We Bottling the Lead?

    North London remains emphatically RED! 🔴 It’s been a minute since we last hit record, and Arsenal has put our blood pressure through the absolute wringer. Ritesh and Rahul are back in the studio, and this week, we’re joined by two special guests: Shikhar, a massive fan of the pod stepping up to the mic, and Prashant, a Manchester United fan brave enough to step into enemy territory! In this episode, we break down the chaotic rollercoaster of the last few weeks. We start by eating our vegetables, venting about that brain-fade 2-2 draw against Wolves that saw our comfortable 7-point cushion shrink to just 4 points (with City holding a game in hand). But then, we get to the good stuff. We revel in the glorious 4-1 demolition of Spurs in their own backyard. We discuss the mentality it took to bounce back, Eze and Gyökeres dominating, and what this means for Arsenal's title charge. Finally, we take a look over our shoulders at Pep’s inevitable machine after Man City ground out a 2-1 win against Newcastle.

    North London is Red (Again)! But Are We Bottling the Lead?
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Welcome to Football or Nothing, the podcast where passion meets precision. Hosted by a dedicated Arsenal specialist and Business Intelligence expert, we dive deep into the heart of the English Premier League to bring you the most insightful match previews, tactical breakdowns, and unfiltered fan debates. What We’re About While our hearts beat for Arsenal Football Club, we cover the length and breadth of the EPL. Whether it’s North London Derby drama or the race for the Top 4, we analyze the beautiful game with a mix of data-driven insights and raw emotion throughout the Premier League

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  • Creator
    Rahul Luthra, Ritesh Bhatt
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rahul Luthra, Ritesh Bhatt
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