{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68d49d36826776877c36bf54/68dcd86a7be17a7f014fc988?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 2 - Stat Shocks, Soap Operas & Squad Meltdowns","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68d49d36826776877c36bf54/1759303825007-7196bfe5-7a5e-4f5e-b44b-d6ad4dbbd320.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h1>Ep.2: “Stat Shocks, Soap Operas &amp; Squad Meltdowns”</h1><p><br></p><p>A chaotic Premier League weekend sets the tone: Brentford thump United, Brighton outplay Chelsea, Palace bloody Liverpool’s nose, and the newly-promoted trio rack up a record points haul. Dave and Paul spar over whether sacking Amorim fixes anything at Old Trafford, if Chelsea’s issues are tactics or team-building, and why Arsenal’s last-gasp win at Newcastle might (or might not) scream “title credentials.” There’s banter about a 30-player office FIFA comp, flirting with video for the show, and the looming drama of Mourinho’s Benfica returning to Stamford Bridge - plus a nervy Liverpool trip to Galatasaray. One of them will be insufferably happy next week. Probably.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What’s inside</strong></p><ul><li>United’s spiral: system stubbornness vs. inevitable sacking</li><li>Chelsea 1–3 Brighton: creativity void, red cards, and Marseca pressure</li><li>Palace 2–1 Liverpool: tactical tweaks, Wirtz&nbsp;form watch, depth worries</li><li>Arsenal late show at St James’ Park: set-piece merchants or title material?</li><li>Promoted sides flying: Sunderland, Leeds &amp; Burnley’s fast start</li><li>Europe preview: Mourinho at the Bridge, Anfield to Istanbul nerves</li></ul>","author_name":"Dave and Paul Talk Football"}