The latest episode of the popular Football Weekly podcast from the Guardian delivered a packed agenda, headlined by a seismic shift in Manchester and chaotic scenes on an international stage.
Manchester Turns Red in One-Sided Derby
Host Max Rushden and his panel, including Barry Glendenning and John Brewin, dissected a surprisingly dominant performance from Manchester United in the derby against their city rivals. The discussion centred on whether the victory blueprint was simply a case of executing everything that reported managerial target Ruben Amorim had failed to do in a previous context, highlighting a tactical masterclass from the home side.
Premier League Drama Beyond Manchester
The podcast did not stop at the Etihad. It also covered Brentford's last-minute home defeat to West Ham, noting that Thomas Frank remained in his job at the time of recording. The panel also analysed Oliver Glasner's extraordinary post-match interview following Crystal Palace's loss to Sunderland, and reflected on the end of Liverpool's miserable unbeaten run, rounding off a significant weekend in the Premier League.
Unbelievable Scenes at Afcon Final
Perhaps the most startling segment featured Osasu Obayiuwana providing insight into the quite unbelievable Afcon final. The match was described as descending into chaos, with extraordinary scenes marring the climax of Africa's premier international tournament. The details of the disruption were a major talking point for the experts.
The episode concluded with the team answering a selection of questions from listeners, tying together a comprehensive overview of the weekend's major football events from the Premier League to the international arena.
