Man United were knocked out of the FA Cup by Brighton - the first time they’ve gone out at the first hurdle of both domestic cups since 1981–82. It also leaves them staring at a 40-game season, their shortest since 1914–15. With Michael Carrick set to take interim charge until the end of the season, is he the right man to steady the ship — and is Man United’s past still holding them back?

It’s Carabao Cup semi-final week, with the first legs taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday: holders Newcastle take on Man City, and Chelsea face Arsenal. So the boys draft their All-Time Chelsea–Arsenal XI.

And with AFCON reaching the semi-final stage, the panel also builds a combined XI of the greatest African players to ever grace the Premier League.

All this and more in the latest episode of The Club.

On Monday morning, Manchester United pulled the trigger and sacked Ruben Amorim after just 14 months in charge. Why did INEOS act now, and what does Amorim’s dismissal reveal about their decision-making behind the scenes?

Chelsea have confirmed Liam Rosenior as their new head coach on a five-and-a-half-year contract. What does this appointment actually tell us about Chelsea’s ambitions and long-term direction under the current ownership?

Manchester City dropped points again after conceding a late equaliser against Chelsea and have since been hit by defensive injuries to Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias. With City linked to Marc Guehi and Semenyo closing in on a move to the Etihad - could these reinforcements be enough to revive their title challenge?

And with the FA Cup returning this weekend, does the competition still hold real value in the modern game?

Adam, Rory and Buvey discuss all this and more in the latest episode of The Club.

It’s international week and the trio are back in the studio. Adam, Buvey and Rory review the Premier League season so far and share five things we’ve learned: is it now a two-horse title race? Are Man United genuine top-four challengers? Is Eddie Howe in trouble at Newcastle?

The lads also rank their Top 10 Signings of the Season — from Bryan Mbeumo to Jack Grealish and more. Plus, with Real Madrid’s teenage sensation Endrick struggling for minutes under Xabi Alonso and set to leave on loan in January, they ask: is the term ‘Wonderkid’ overused?

All that and more in the latest episode of The Club.

Chelsea eased past Tottenham with a 1-0 win on Saturday — and at the heart of it all was Moises Caicedo. Is he really the best number 6 in world football right now? 

Elsewhere, Manchester United drew 2-2 with Nottingham Forest after taking the lead. Did that result take the shine off Amorim’s recent progress? Are United actually turning a corner or just holding their ground?

After last week’s Top 10 Managers in the World debate, Adam and Flav revisit Rory and Buvey’s list — reshuffling and ranking the best managers right now. They also look ahead to the weekend and preview the lunchtime kick off between Tottenham and Man United.

And lastly, the lads build their All-Time Champions League XI of players who never won it — a team full of legends and heartbreak.

All that and more in the latest episode of The Club Podcast.

Liverpool’s season took another major blow as they lost 3–2 to Brentford on Saturday night — their fourth straight league defeat and fifth loss in six in all competitions. Are Liverpool officially out of the title race?

Manchester United made it three straight wins under Ruben Amorim after beating Brighton 4–2 at Old Trafford. Eight goals scored, three conceded — have United finally turned a corner?

Chelsea lost yet again in the league, this time 2–1 to Sunderland at Stamford Bridge. It’s now three defeats in the league for the “World Champions.” So who’s really to blame for their inconsistency — Maresca or Boehly?

And after last week’s fiery debate, Rory and Buvey return to pick their Top 10 Managers in World Football right now.

All that and more in the latest episode of The Club Podcast.

39 days. That’s how long Ange Postecoglou lasted at Nottingham Forest, the shortest managerial stint in the club’s Premier League history. No wins. No draws. Just chaos. Now, with Sean Dyche set to take over, we ask: what the hell is going on at Nottingham Forest?

At Anfield, Manchester United stunned Liverpool with a 2–1 win, handing the champions their fourth straight defeat. What does this mean for Liverpool’s title ambitions? And for Ruben Amorim, how defining could this victory be for his tenure at United?

Champions League football returns this week, with all six English clubs in action — Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle and Tottenham. The boys break down each fixture and the key storylines heading into Europe.

Plus, with the Champions League back, we’re building The Club’s Ultimate Champions League XI — but there’s a twist: every player must have won the competition, and only from the modern era (post-1992/93 rebrand).

Rory and Adam are joined by Ade Oladipo and Mr HMRC himself Karel to break it all down in the latest episode of The Club.

The international break is over and England have qualified for the 2026 World Cup. It’s been almost a year since Thomas Tuchel took charge of England — so is it actually working?

This weekend’s standout fixture sees Liverpool host Manchester United at Anfield. The champions enter the clash on the back of three straight defeats, while United arrive with a win over Sunderland — but, as ever, they’re only one defeat away from crisis. Which side needs the result more?

With seven games played and the Premier League returning this weekend, the boys revisit their pre-season predictions — are they sticking or twisting? They wrap things up by answering audience questions in this week’s Q&A.

Rory, Adam and Buvey are joined by Liverpool fan and boxing presenter Ade Oladipo to break it all down in the latest episode of The Club.