The Prem Pulse podcast

The Premier League is back, and there was plenty to unpack from an eventful opening weekend.In the latest episode of The Prem Pulse Podcast, we review the biggest results and talking points from Gameweek One, before turning our attention to the Champions League draw, the midweek EFL Cup action and the final days of the transfer window.Arsenal began their title defence with a convincing 3–0 win over Coventry, with Martin Ødegaard producing one of the standout performances of the weekend. The Arsenal captain scored, created chances and looked back to his best after an injury-disrupted campaign last season.Elsewhere, Anthony Elanga struck after just five minutes as Newcastle drew 2–2 with Liverpool, while former Newcastle striker Alexander Isak returned to St James' Park in Liverpool colours.Erling Haaland celebrated his 200th Manchester City appearance, but unusually failed to score or assist as City needed a late comeback to beat Bournemouth. Brighton thrashed Aston Villa 4–0, Brentford stunned Tottenham 3–0, and it was a weekend to forget for Victor Lindelöf.We also react to the Champions League draw, with some seriously tough European tests ahead, particularly for Manchester City and Aston Villa, and discuss what those fixtures could mean when the schedule starts piling up.In this episode:Arsenal start their title defence in styleØdegaard's brilliant opening-weekend performanceElanga scores early against LiverpoolIsak's return to St James' ParkHaaland blanks on his 200th City appearanceBrighton put four past Aston VillaBrentford's 3–0 win over TottenhamThe Nordic players who impressed and struggledThe Champions League draw and tough tests for City, Villa and othersMidweek EFL Cup resultsThe latest transfer newsWho still desperately needs business done before the window closes?Latest updates from around the Premier League including: Manchester United, Manchester City, Everton, Spurs, Newcastle, Liverpool, Bournemouth, Chelsea, Brighton, Crystal Palace, Leeds, Sunderland, Brentford, Aston Villa, Fulham, Nottingham Forest, Ipswich, Hull City, Coventry and Arsenal

On this episode of The Prem Pulse Podcast, Barry and Neal make their Premier League predictions for the 2026/27 season - but this year things look a little different for Neal, with West Ham no longer in the Premier League.Watching the season through a new lens, Neal joins Barry to look across the league without the usual West Ham bias as they debate the big questions:The Title Race – Who wins the Premier League and who will be their biggest challengers?The Top Four – Who secures Champions League football and which big clubs miss out?The Relegation Battle – Which three teams are going down, and can the promoted sides survive?Surprise Packages – The teams, players and managers who could exceed expectations – and who could seriously underperform, and be sacked first.Players, Transfers & Wild Predictions – Best signing, biggest flop, Golden Boot, Player of the Season, breakout star and one bold prediction for 2026/27.Will Barry and Neal agree on anything? And does watching from outside the Premier League give Neal a completely different perspective?We’ll revisit the predictions later in the season to find out who got it right - and who got it horribly wrong.The Prem Pulse Podcast – football discussion, debate and predictions from fans across Europe.

After finally ending a 22-year wait for the Premier League title, Arsenal enter the new season with a very different challenge: how do you defend it?In the latest episode of The Prem Pulse Podcast, Neal interviews his co-host Barry, and he looks ahead to Arsenal’s upcoming campaign after a remarkable season that saw the Gunners crowned Premier League champions and come agonisingly close to Champions League glory, eventually losing on penalties to PSG.Now the question changes from can Arsenal win it? to who can stop them?Barry discusses the mentality required to defend a title and whether finally winning it could actually take some of the pressure off Arteta and his players. Could we now see an Arsenal side playing with more freedom, taking greater risks and allowing Arteta to loosen the tactical reins?There’s also plenty to discuss in the transfer market. Bruno Guimarães, Christos Tzolis and Ezri Konsa strengthen an already formidable squad, but Barry believes there is still work to do - both bringing in further quality and moving players on.Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Fábio Vieira and Reiss Nelson are among those whose futures come under the spotlight, while we discuss whether a loan move could be the right next step for Ethan Nwaneri.And just how high should Arsenal be aiming?Could this team produce another Invincibles season? Could they dominate the Premier League and potentially finish 20 points clear of second place? Or will the demands of potentially playing around 70 matches make squad depth and rotation Arsenal’s biggest challenge?In this episode:Arsenal defending their first Premier League title in 22 yearsComing agonisingly close to Champions League glory last seasonHow the mentality changes from chasing the title to defending itCould Arteta introduce more risk, freedom and attacking expression?Guimarães, Tzolis and Konsa - what the new signings bringWhy Arsenal may still need more additionsJesus, Martinelli, Vieira and Nelson - time to move on?Would a loan be best for Ethan Nwaneri?Who can actually beat Arsenal this season?Could Arsenal genuinely go unbeaten?Is a record 20-point gap to second place possible?The challenge of potentially playing 70 games and keeping the squad freshWhy Saka, Ødegaard and Havertz will be desperate to contribute after missing significant periods last seasonArsenal spent years trying to get back to the top. Now comes the challenge of staying there.Could this Arsenal side be even better than the one that won the title?

In this bite-size Journey Back to the Prem! Championship special from The Prem Pulse Podcast, co-host Neal shares his thoughts on West Ham’s new season in the Championship and whether the Hammers can make an immediate return to the Premier League.We look back at the opening 2-2 draw away at Burnley, where West Ham surrendered a 2-0 lead, and Neal explains why he believes Max Kilman needs replacing if the club is serious about promotion.There’s plenty of optimism too, particularly around the exciting young players coming through and the opportunity for them to make their mark in the Championship.We also tackle one of the biggest questions surrounding West Ham: is Nuno Espírito Santo the right manager to lead them back to the Premier League? For Neal, the jury is still out.In this episode:Life back in the Championship and whether a fresh start could be good for West HamThe 2-2 opening-day draw at Burnley after leading 2-0Why Neal thinks Max Kilman needs replacingWest Ham’s chances of securing an immediate Premier League returnWhy the Championship could prove tougher than some fans expectThe young players Neal is excited to see coming throughWhere the current squad still needs strengtheningWhether Nuno is the right man to lead the rebuildNeal’s prediction for West Ham’s finishing positionHis pick for West Ham Player of the SeasonCan West Ham make their Championship stay a short one? The Journey Back to the Prem starts here.

The Prem Pulse Podcast Superfan Edition, this week comes from Sweden as we sit down with Kev, a passionate Aston Villa supporter, to talk about life as a Villa fan after an unforgettable season and a huge summer for the club.Following Aston Villa's UEFA Europa League triumph, Kev explains his love for the manager Unai Emery and why he believes Villa can build on their European success despite some major changes to the squad.We also look back at Villa's huge UEFA Super Cup battle with PSG, what the performance said about their ability to compete with Europe's biggest clubs, and the excitement around their new goalscorer Brian Madjo, as Villa reshape their attack for another demanding season.We discuss the departures of Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans, the exciting young players coming through, Villa's new arrival from Wolves - Joao Gomes, and the challenge of competing in the Champions League while trying to remain among the Premier League's elite.Kev is aiming high, with a third-place Premier League finish his target for the season.There's also plenty to say about Emi Martinez. If the Argentine goalkeeper no longer wants to play for Aston Villa, Kev has a message for him: don't forget what Villa did for your career and the role playing regularly at the club had in helping you become a World Cup winner with Argentina.We also talk about the class of John McGinn, Kev's plans to follow Villa this season, the club's new signings and one former player who would definitely be welcomed back.Jack Grealish, the door is open.From Europa League glory and going toe-to-toe with PSG, to Champions League ambitions and hopes of a top-three Premier League finish, this is Aston Villa's new reality.A proper conversation with a proper Swedish fan about Villa's past, present and increasingly ambitious future.

Vini Jr to Arsenal? It's definitely not happening. So naturally, we're asking the important question: was Vini simply not ambitious enough to join the Gunners?In this quick-fire edition of The Prem Pulse Podcast, we run through the latest completed transfers, major rumours and some of the more surprising moves from across the Premier League and European football.In this episode:Vini Jr is NOT joining Arsenal – the deal is dead, so we discuss what Arsenal do next and whether Vini is missing his chance to join the Gunners.Rodri to Barcelona? Real Madrid can't afford the Manchester City midfielder, putting Barcelona firmly in the picture for one of the biggest potential transfers of the summer.Bruno Guimarães – we discuss his completed move to Arsenal and what it means for Newcastle United.Danny Welbeck – another completed move as the experienced striker starts the next chapter of his career at Chelsea.James Trafford to Leeds – the Manchester City goalkeeper has completed his move to Leeds as they strengthen ahead of the new season.Fulham raid Real Madrid – Fulham have snapped up two young Spanish talents from the Spanish giants.Mohamed Salah to Trabzonspor – one of the Premier League's biggest ever stars is heading to Turkey.Mykhailo Mudryk returns for Chelsea – back in action for the first time since September 2024.Bournemouth sign Sanchez from Sevilla for £11m – another completed deal as Bournemouth continue their summer business.It's a shorter episode of The Prem Pulse Podcast, but the transfer window isn't giving us much time to breathe.Who has made the smartest signing? Where will Rodri end up? And are Arsenal better off without Vini anyway?Like and subscribe for weekly Premier League discussion, transfer news, football debate and our take on the biggest stories from around the game.#PremPulse #PremierLeague #Arsenal #ViniciusJr #Rodri #Barcelona #ManchesterCity #Chelsea #Liverpool #NewcastleUnited #LeedsUnited #Fulham #RealMadrid #TransferNews #FootballTransfers #FootballPodcast

Newcastle United are on the verge of a new chapter following the departure of their manager, with former RB Salzburg boss Matthias Jaissle now expected to take charge. We look at his impressive coaching journey, whether he's the right appointment for Newcastle, and what fans can expect heading into the new Premier League season.In this episode we cover:Newcastle United's managerial change and why Matthias Jaissle is now the leading candidate to take overJaissle's coaching journey from Brøndby assistant to RB Salzburg title winner before moving to Al-Ahli in Saudi ArabiaVini Jr to Arsenal? Is it happening?FIFA's growing battle with football federations and whether money is becoming the biggest influence in the modern gameThe latest Premier League and European transfer news as clubs continue reshaping their squadsJohn Stones' proposed move to Inter Milan and what it means for Manchester CityChelsea's reported interest in Danny Welbeck, Jordan Henderson and £52 million defender Maxence LacroixFulham's ambitious moves for Real Madrid midfielder Cesar Palacios and striker Gonzalo GarciaCrysencio Summerville's reported £60 million move to Al-Hilal and the continued rise of the Saudi Pro LeagueOur thoughts on the biggest winners, biggest risks, and which clubs are making the smartest moves before the season beginsRIP Franco Baresi - the defensive rock.Join us for another packed episode of The Prem Pulse Podcast as we break down the biggest football stories, debate the latest transfer rumours, and give our honest opinions on everything happening ahead of the new Premier League campaign.Like, subscribe and stay tuned as we bring you weekly football chat, transfer updates, Premier League analysis and all the biggest stories from around the game.#PremPulse #PremierLeague #NewcastleUnited #MatthiasJaissle #Transfers #Chelsea #ManchesterCity #InterMilan #Fulham #RealMadrid #SaudiProLeague #FootballPodcast #FootballNews #TransferNews #SoccerPodcast

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has come to an unforgettable end, with Spain crowned world champions after defeating Argentina in a fiery and controversial final. We look back at the tournament's biggest moments, England's campaign, and the stories already shaping the new football season.In this episode we cover:Spain lifting the FIFA World Cup after beating Argentina in a dramatic and ill-tempered finalArgentina's aggressive tactics throughout the tournament, the sending off they deserved, and the ugly scenes after the final whistle as tensions boiled overEngland's semi-final defeat to Argentina and whether Thomas Tuchel got his tactics badly wrongEngland ending the tournament on a high by securing the bronze medal with a thrilling 6-4 victory over France in the third-place play-offOur favourite moments, biggest surprises, standout players, and the reality of surviving weeks of disrupted sleep watching the World Cup!Reports that the USA are favourites to host the 2038 FIFA World CupThe latest international managerial changes, including Jürgen Klopp taking over GermanyEngland's next challenge as they prepare to face Spain in the UEFA Nations LeagueWest Ham's latest transfer business and what still needs to happen this summerArsenal's transfer plans and the biggest talking points coming out of North LondonChelsea and Tottenham Hotspur continuing to spend huge money, and whether transfer fees have reached unsustainable levelsWe also reflect on an unforgettable World Cup, debate the tournament's biggest controversies, and look ahead to a blockbuster new football season packed with transfers, managerial changes, and plenty more drama.Like, follow, and stay tuned as we continue bringing you weekly football chat, honest opinions, and all the biggest stories from around the game.#FootballPodcast #FIFAWorldCup2026 #Spain #Argentina #England #WorldCupFinal #PremierLeague #Transfers #Chelsea #Arsenal #Tottenham #WestHam #NationsLeague #FootballNews #SoccerPodcast