Welcome back to the Kicking Off Podcast. This week, we discuss how Unai Emery has blown the title race wide open and the struggles of Liverpool. They delve into the impact of financial fair play, the dominance of Manchester City, and the evolution of tactical approaches in football.Takeaways:Unai Emery's impact on Aston Villa is undeniable.Liverpool's struggles highlight the importance of squad depth.Financial fair play rules are reshaping the Premier League landscape.Manchester City's dominance continues to be a major talking point.Tactical evolution in football is crucial for success.Mid-table teams are becoming increasingly competitive.Youth development is key for long-term success.The managerial carousel is affecting club stability.Manchester United's challenges reflect deeper issues within the club.Celtic's managerial changes could impact their performance.#premierleague #astonvilla #arsenal #Liverpool #manchestercity #spurs #chelsea #manchesterunited

In this episode of the Kicking Off Football Podcast, the hosts discuss the current state of the Premier League, Chelsea's strong performance despite playing with 10 men, Brentford and Brighton's success is attributed to strong recruitment, and rule changes regarding penalties. They also reflect on the unpredictable nature of the league this season.Talking Points:* Arsenal's title race is heating up with dropped points.* Chelsea's resilience shines through even with a red card.* Refereeing decisions are increasingly controversial this season.* Player injuries are affecting team performances significantly.* Manchester City continues to dominate despite close matches.* Recent penalty rule changes have sparked debate among fans.* Manchester United's inconsistency raises questions about their strategy.* West Ham's struggles highlight issues within their squad.* Brentford and Brighton's success is attributed to strong recruitment.* The upcoming fixtures could shift the dynamics of the league.#PremierLeague #EPL #PLRoundUp #FootballRoundUp #Matchday #GameWeek13#Arsenal #AFC #AVFC #AstonVilla #AFCB #Bournemouth #BrentfordFC #Brentford #BHAFC #Brighton #BurnleyFC #Burnley #ChelseaFC #CFC #CPFC #CrystalPalace #Everton #EFC #FFC #FulhamFC #LUFC #LeedsUnited #LiverpoolFC #LFC #ManCity #MCFC #MUFC #ManUtd #NUFC #Newcastle #NFFC #Forest #SAFC #Sunderland #THFC #Spurs #WHUFC #WestHam #Wolves #WWFC

Hosts Blair and Ben discuss the latest happenings in the Premier League, including Arsenal's title challenge, Liverpool's struggles, and Newcastle's resurgence. The conversation also touches on Chelsea's success, Villa are in 4th!, and the potential effects of AFCON#arsenal #liverpool #villa #newcastle #chelsea #mancity #forest