Welcome back to ‘It’s All Kicking Off!’
Where else to start than Arsenal’s defeat to PSG in the Champions League. While Mikel Arteta’s side showed glimpses of quality, the lads make the point that poor recruitment ultimately cost them. Tune in for a debate on their campaign as a whole, and chat about whether they’re still an improving side.
We get into the nitty gritty of the frustration from some sides of the Liverpool fanbase at Trent’s decision to go and discuss whether Arne Slot should play him versus Arsenal on Sunday.
Ian and Chris continue naming their teams of the season, this week, it’s the back four. And, once again, Ian has a quite extraordinary shout.
AND they reflect on Claude Makelele’s claim that John Terry was never supposed to step up for his fateful penalty versus Manchester United in the 2008 Champions League final.
Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton
Producer: Henry Williams
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36:50
‘Anyone who doesn’t wish Trent well at Madrid hasn’t got a warm bone in their body’
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Nathan Salt joins Ian today, with Chris unable to make the show.
The lads reflect on Harry Kane’s debut trophy, after the England captain secured the Bundesliga title at the second time of asking… but will he be content with his decision to go to Germany? Or does his future lay away from Bayern Munich in the hunt for European glory?
There’s chat about the lack of jeopardy in the bottom half of the Premier League, Cole Palmer’s form since the turn of the year and the legacy Trent Alexander-Arnold will have at Liverpool, after he announced he’s leaving (while we were recording)
Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Nathan Salt
Producer: Henry Williams
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52:00
‘I wasted a year of my life!’ Chris Sutton on Life as a Manager
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In today’s episode, Chris Sutton opens up on his time as a manager, detailing the extent to which it took over his life for a year.
There’s chat about the crazy state of the Championship and the relegation and promotion permutations.
PLUS, Ian rants about ‘Guards of Honour’ and whether they’re still welcome in the modern game.
Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton
Producer: Henry Williams
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35:03
Are Liverpool Now England’s Premier Club?
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After a not so nail biting title race, Liverpool have been crowned Champions of England for the 20th time. Ian and Chris delve into what made Arne Slot’s side so effective, and look ahead to how they can kick on. Have they taken Manchester United’s title as the country’s most elite side?
We also chat about Graham Potter’s struggles at West Ham, after the ex-Chelsea boss appeared to be feeling the pressure after a bitter loss to, another one of his former clubs, Brighton. Is this a man who can’t handle the heat?
And we break down the age old issue of Wembley semis.
Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton
Producer: Henry Williams
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46:44
Why Bruno Fernandes is the Premier League Player of the Season!
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On today’s episode, Ian amends an error that sharp-eared fans would’ve picked up on in Monday’s episode… with even Producer Henry catching strays.
The lads then get down to the nitty gritty, naming their player of the season. As you can see in the headline, Ian’s one really is quite something to behold. Perhaps he’s forgotten about the Egyptian winger at Liverpool who’s had a half decent campaign.
They also get stuck into the reports, as broken by our Chief Sports Reporter, Mike Keegan, that Leeds are considering replacing Daniel Farke, despite overseeing their promotion campaign.
Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton
Producer: Henry Williams
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‘It’s All Kicking Off’ is Mail Sport's unmissable football podcast, that promises a different take on Premier League football.
Co-presented by former Premier League winner Chris Sutton and Mail Sport football editor Ian Ladyman, it offers a powerful insight into the big football talking points, as well as welcoming guests from the Premier League and Mail Sport’s stable of elite football journalists.
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Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton
Producer: Henry Williams
Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini
Executive Producer: Jamie East
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