We’re live and direct after a huge weekend in the title race, with plenty to get into following Manchester City’s clash with Chelsea and another frustrating chapter for Arsenal. The conversation starts with a closer look at the impact of half-time decisions, and how the contrast between Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta is becoming more and more evident when games are on the line.

Rio also reflects on dressing room moments from his own career, revealing how the right message at half-time can completely transform a team’s performance. From there, the focus shifts to some of the standout players driving City forward this season, including the unpredictable brilliance of Ryan Cherki, the incredible output from Nico O’Reilly at left-back, and the growing influence of Marc Guehi during this crucial stage of the campaign.

As always, we dive into the stats behind the story, comparing City and Arsenal’s attacking numbers and asking serious questions about where things are going wrong for Arteta’s side. With teams seemingly finding a blueprint to disrupt Arsenal’s build-up play, we explore whether the rest of the league is starting to catch on, and what that means for their title hopes.

There’s plenty of debate throughout the show, including fan questions on everything from recent criticism around key players to the bigger picture at Arsenal, and even whether this could be a defining moment for Arteta’s future at the club. We also touch on wider talking points across the game, including Chelsea, Liverpool, and standout performers across Europe.

To round things off, there’s a quick look at Roberto De Zerbi’s difficult start at Tottenham, plus a well-deserved shoutout to one of the young talents we’ve been backing on the podcast, Rio Ngumoha, after a special moment at Anfield.

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As attention switches back to the Premier League and Manchester United’s Champions League qualification - Rio is joined by Ste Howson and Joel Beya to discuss the midfield and how it needs to be improved in the transfer window along with a potential signing from Holland that nobody is talking about.

There’s discussion about Arsenal’s title run-in after a shock defeat to Championship side Southampton. After Max Dowman was the Gunners’ stand-out performer in that match, Rio goes into detail of how he should be protected and utilised by his manager Mikel Arteta.

There’s a European player that’s reminding Rio of why he fell in love with football - plus you’ll hear why Rio brands Marcus Rashford’s potential transfer to Barcelona as a “robbery”.

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From growing up in a favela playing football outside a prison, to sharing a dressing room with legends at Manchester City, Jesus reflects on the journey that shaped him — both as a player and a person.

When discussing Arsenal’s title challenge, Jesus describes the difference in leadership between Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice along with the two young players who are “killers” in training who expects big things from.

He lifts the lid on working under Pep Guardiola - including the tactical demands, the intensity in training, and the one thing Pep tries to coach out of all the Brazilian players.

Jesus also reveals how he developed his bond with Neymar and why he thinks he’s the greatest player of his generation.

There are also incredible insights into elite dressing rooms, from Vincent Kompany’s leadership to Sergio Agüero’s mentality, plus Jesus’ ultimate 5-a-side team.

This is a conversation about football at the highest level — but more importantly, about mindset, identity and what it really takes to win.

👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments and who you want Rio to sit down with next!

00:00 Intro: The boy from Brazil

01:14 Meeting Gabriel Jesus

01:29 Growing up in the Favelas: My first football

02:31 Playing at the Police Complex: More than just a game

03:56 The loss of passion in modern Brazilian football

05:16 The greatness of Neymar Jr.

07:27 Dealing with pressure in Brazil vs. England

09:02 When ex-players talk: Impact on the dressing room

11:35 Arriving at Man City: Meeting Pep & legends

13:16 Pep’s "Best Striker-Defender": Sacrificing for the team

14:31 Creating chaos: The role of the modern No. 9

16:42 How the game has changed in 10 years

18:55 Does Pep Guardiola allow freedom?

21:16 Coaching specifics: "Don't use your studs!"

23:10 The unpredictability of playing for Pep

25:16 Vincent Kompany: A manager in the making

27:11 Rio’s most under-appreciated teammates

29:22 The Mikel Arteta effect at Arsenal

31:01 The mental shift: From 2nd place to Champions

33:54 Dressing room leaders: Declan Rice & Martin Ødegaard

36:05 Why modern squads need 22 captains

37:07 Training with Declan Rice: "The Horse"

40:23 Bukayo Saka: Humble, strong, and elite

42:38 Comparison: Saka vs. Vinícius & Rodrygo

44:21 The next generation: Max Dowman & Ethan Nwaneri

47:51 Dark moments: Dealing with long-term injury

50:28 Nutrition and lifestyle changes

51:41 Finding faith: Baptism and perspective

54:00 The life of a footballer: Missing major family moments

55:46 Gabby Heinze: The "crazy" coach at Arsenal

57:12 Defending Arsenal’s set-piece "dark arts"

01:01:44 Final prediction: Will Arsenal win the league?

01:02:45 Picking the Ultimate 5-A-Side Team (No Keepers)

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From inside insight into the England camp, to the big calls Thomas Tuchel has to make, you’ll hear Rio pick his starting XI for the important knockout matches and the truth about Trent Alexander-Arnold’s absence from the squad.

There’s analysis on whether Harry Maguire really is England’s 5th choice central defender (behind Trevor Chalobah) and why Luis Enrique’s impact on Ousmane Dembele will help France in the summer.

Rio also reveals why he would not go to Tottenham if he was Roberto De Zerbi and which African sides could cause surprises at the World Cup.

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Having shared a dressing room and friendship with the legendary Diego Maradona, Batistuta reveals what it was like for team mates and managers to share a dressing room and feed off his persona.

Batistuta gives some amazing insight into the life of Maradona and how his upbringing led to an extraordinary life of fame and success both on and off the pitch before a sad demise.

After comparing Maradona to Lionel Messi, Batistuta names the three world strikers that impress him the most in today’s game and also reveals how and injury and resulting pain in his ankle made him ask a surgeon to amputate it.

Thankfully, he was able to overcome that pain and now sits down with Rio to show a side of his character that few have ever seen - including a discussion where they both dissect each other’s games after Rio admitted ‘Batigol’ was the first “iconic” striker he faced - in the 2002 World Cup.

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In this video, we break down:

🔥 The official announcement of Salah’s departure

📉 His recent drop in form

⚠️ The drama with manager Arne Slot

🏆 His incredible Liverpool legacy

🌍 Where he could go next (Saudi? MLS?)

💰 Why Liverpool made this shocking decision

🔄 What’s next for the club

This isn’t just a transfer… it’s the end of the Mohamed Salah era at Liverpool.

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Rio reveals why he thought that was a big mistake both tactically and in terms of the mentality it showed. There is a defence of Declan Rice who Rio believes “couldn’t do his job” because of the lack of service and praise for Pep Guardiola’s tactics that may have shown other Premier League opponents how to overcome Arteta’s Arsenal.

The trio all believe that Tottenham might be playing their football in the Championship next season and after a frustrating draw with Bournemouth - Ste and Rio lay out what the priorities should be for Manchester United to address in the summer if they are to compete in the Champions League.

Rio makes another plea for Danny Welbeck to be picked in the World Cup squad for England and he also reveals the release of an extra special Gabriel Batistuta interview where the Argentinian legend divulges some incredible detail about Rio’s idol - Diego Maradona.

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Rio mounts a defence of former team mate Michael Carrick after people suggested his perceived lack of “charisma” is a reason that he shouldn’t get the permanent manager's role in the summer.

You’ll also hear why Rio would “one million percent” take Max Dowman to the World Cup after he became the Premier League’s youngest goalscorer and why he is already surpassing the likes of Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen who gained huge reputations at a similar age. The trio also look at the potential impact of Dowman’s rising star on club captain Martin Odegaard.

There’s analysis of Liam Rosenior’s time in charge of Chelsea after it was revealed only 3 managers have a better points tally since he took over and Rio reveals why he “HATES” team huddles.

And Ste gave a Stretford Paddock debut to a Premier League winner and reveals what it’s like for the other players in non-league to share a pitch with someone of that quality.

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After revealing what Scholesy told him, what Iniesta said about Scholes in a chance meeting and why Patrice Evra came out in defence of Carrick - Rio and Ste look at why people are perhaps discrediting Arsenal for their potential title win this season.

Rio is full of praise for Arteta’s ability to re-invent his team and make them stronger and suggests there is much more respect for Arsenal in Europe compared to their perception in England.

There were also two starts over the weekend for the players that Rio identified as England’s next stars as Rio Ngumoah and Max Dowman both played key roles in their club's FA Cup victories - you’ll hear what separates the top players from the rest when they break into the first team and also why academies aren’t preparing young central defenders properly for the rigours of the modern game.

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Ste and Joel join Rio after he spent a weekend witnessing anti-missile technology being used to protect the citizens of Dubai where him and his family are being well looked after and remain safe

There’s praise for Bruno Fernandes for playing with “risk” - something that was sorely lacking in the first 30 minutes of the performance v Crystal Palace and Rio gives some advice to Leny Yoro after he was isolated and at fault for the Palace opener

If you lined up Kevin De Bruyne, Fernandes and Steven Gerrard - who would your pick of the three be? The trio have their say - so make sure you do too…

And after Harry Kane broke his own record of goals in a season - Rio ponders whether the comparison between the England captain and Wayne Rooney have to start being taken more seriously

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After Declan Rice’s comments about how the dressing room has evolved so that players are more responsible for upholding standards and discipline - Rio looks at how Mikel Arteta’s side responded to being pegged back by Tottenham and why Rice’s on-pitch apology is a good sign.

4 Premier League players were racially abused over the weekend and following Vinicius Jr’s allegation of racism in the game against Benfica, Rio praises Vincent Kompany for the way he responded to a question about how football deals with incidents of discrimination.

There’s a debate about whether Bernardo Silva is world class, why Salah might be “embarrassed” about recent performances as the Egyptian endures his longest Premier League goal drought and why Rio’s namesake at Liverpool is “electrifying”

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Enjoy this episode where Manchester United’s second longest serving player takes you behind the scenes of some of the most tumultuous times at the club.

He offers a surprising review of Ruben Amorim’s tenure at the club and reveals why he thinks it’s one of “the most important periods” at Manchester United after detailing why all of Michael Carrick’s coaching staff are having such a positive impact.

When Rio asks him about the impact of negative comments and reaction, Dalot discusses how his toughest season turned out to be one of the favourite moments of his career and why Kobbie Mainoo’s experience out of the side will hugely benefit the young midfielder.

As a team mate of Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal and formerly of Manchester United, Dalot reveals how a 5 minute conversation with the United legend persuaded him to stay at the club and why Bruno Fernandes is “factually” one of the best players in the Premier League. 

He also reveals what leadership looks like amongst the dressing room after the demands of Ruben Amorim changed the dynamic and discipline within the squad.

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With the title race taking a break for the FA Cup, Ste doesn’t take a break in analysing Arsena’s title credentials catching up with Joel for the first time since Arteta’s side dropped points at Brentford. Rio points out the key role of players within the dressing room who maintain perspective and are able to remain calm in this type of high-pressure situation.

Joel poses the question about whether German football fans are more appreciative of England striker Harry Kane than supporters of the national team and Rio heaps praise on the forward who beat Ronaldo by ten matches to score 500 career goals.

Ste and Joel produce various different stats when analysing the performance of Trent while Rio details why his passing ability is a skill that can often be under rated and appreciated considering all of the factors that are required to excel at that part of the game.

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With 745 Premier League appearances as ball-playing defenders between them, Ash and Rio analyse why Lisandro Martinez is becoming one of the most important players in possession in the way Michael Carrick wants his team to play.

Rio addresses Kobbie Mainoo directly after questioning the reasons behind the lack of appearances under previous manager Ruben Amorim and points to team mates Matheus Cunha and Diogo Dalot as other examples of players who are thriving under new management.

Rio admits he is struggling to understand why Roy Keane still has such a downer on Michael Carrick as manager of the club and details the importance of Manchester City’s late, dramatic win over Liverpool at Anfield for both Arsenal and Pep Guardiola’s side when it comes to the title race.

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Following the third positive weekend in a row for Michael Carrick as Manchester United manager, Rio is joined by Ste Howson and Joel Beya to analyse what’s different about the players and the performance.

There’s discussion about the difference between Kobbie Mainoo and Adam Wharton following another impressive performance by the United academy graduate along with the reasons behind the improvement shown by Sesko and why there’s so much love from all his team mates.

Bruno Fernandes has been one of the most consistent players in the Premier League over the last 6 seasons so Ste compares the level of credit the Portuguese midfielder gets compared to another player who performed well individually in a poorer team - Steven Gerrard.

Rio also reveals why he feels Liam Rosenior is getting unfairly treated for the things he says to the media and why Arteta doesn’t really mean that he wants his players to play with more freedom and why Kai Havertz’s return from injury is a huge positive for Viktor Gyokeres.

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From Arsenal supporters' growing tension to Arteta’s obsession with control, the lack of freedom for Bukayo Saka and whether this really is a “now or never” moment — this episode pulls no punches on the Gunner's race for the title.

Rio compares Arteta’s Arsenal to Klopp’s Liverpool and Mourinho’s Chelsea, arguing this isn’t about tactics — it’s about personality, leadership, and dressing-room energy. He then focuses on why Saka, in particular, needs reminding of the basics — discussing the need for freedom over fear.

There’s also a comparison to what Ruben Amorim did with the same players which contrasts with how Michael Carrick is getting them to perform - Ste and Rio come up with and investigate those differences - paying particular attention to Patrick Dorgu, Kobbie Mainoo and Diogo Dalot

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There’s a discussion about whether the comments made by Paul Scholes about Lisandro Martinez were “too personal” and why Roy Keane was so negative about Jonny Evans appointment.

Tactically - Ste and Rio analyse why the players were so successful at preventing Pep Guardiola’s side from creating many chances and how Carrick was able to extract the best of Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes.

After many fans online started comparing the stats of Matheus Cunha and Bukayo Saka - the trio debate whether Saka needs to improve his output this season, why Oliver Glasner has fallen out with the Crystal Palace board and why Sadio Mane saved African football following the unprecedented scenes at the end of the AFCON final.

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Both Gyan and Rio are strident in their belief that AFCON should be treated in the same way as other major continental tournaments (Euros and Copa America) rather than being played during the European domestic football season.

Gyan reveals how confidence helped build him into the most recognised face in Ghana along with the struggles he faces when dealing with that level of fame.

He also reveals the pressure a letter from Nelson Mandela added to his Ghanaian team during the first World Cup to be held in Africa and discusses why players from the continent aren’t respected in the same way as their European or South American counterparts.

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There’s analysis of what Rio’s former team mate, Michael Carrick needs to bring to the role after he’s expected to be named interim manager until the end of the season and Rio analyses what Shea Lacey has shown in his limited first team appearances that separates him from his team mates.

There’s a call for senior people like Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada to speak about the decisions they've taken and become more visible for the fans and Rio lays out an argument for appointing Roberto De Zerbi in the summer.

With all the signs pointing to a change in formation away from Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 - Rio and Ste look at two players they think will thrive in a 4-2-3-1 system along with how best to use Bruno Fernandes.

Rio shares his experience of being on the training ground with Liam Rosenior, the importance of the new Chelsea manager getting better performances from Cole Palmer and Ste shares the footballing journey of Macclesfield’s Isaac Buckley-Ricketts who played for him at Stretford Paddock after winning tournaments with England Under 19s before climbing back up the football Pyramid and scoring in the biggest FA Cup shock in history as his side beat the holders Crystal Palace.

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They analyse the biggest strengths of Mikel Arteta's side and pose the question about what the manager’s future looks like should he fail to win the league.

Rio and Joel discuss the importance of Declan Rice for both club and country and Rio names him as the second most influential player in both the Premier League and in Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad.

Joel and Rio make their predictions for the remainder of the season and there’s two areas that they earmark for improvement - specifically from Arteta - the inclusion of youth players and allowing players to play with more risk.

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When discussing the priorities for the January transfer window, Rio compares Kobbie Mainoo to Gerard Pique as the England midfielder searches for more game time and how Benjamin Sesko plays an integral role for the team which often goes un-noticed and underrated.

Ste and Rio make their predictions for the remainder of the season and there’s a debate around how successful Ruben Amorim has done relative to pre-season predictions and comparisons to the last campaign.

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Rio admits Kobbie is doing himself “a disservice” if he isn’t getting onto the manager asking how he can get into the team and discusses with Ste whether there is a way back for the England midfielder at Old Trafford.

Morgan Rogers had two game defining “world class moments” and after one of the trio admit they don’t see what the fuss is all about, Rio breaks down the goals and analyses who and what should have done better.

There’s some advice for (and a defence of) Leny Yoro, admission that some of the current squad “aren’t good enough” to cope with the defensive demands at Manchester United and a warning for Bukayo Saka who said that Arsenal were “in control” of the title race as they spend Christmas at the top of the table.

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For the first time, Bruno lifts the lid on the truth behind his Manchester United loyalty, revealing two genuine chances he had to leave, why he stayed, and how modern players’ loyalty is judged differently compared to legends like Francesco Totti, Ryan Giggs and Paolo Maldini.

Bruno also breaks down the big tactical shift in his game this season — how playing deeper has changed his decision-making, the challenges for him and Kobbie Mainoo who play in that role what the manager demands from him in the No.8 position, and how Italian football influenced his game.

He gives rare insight into United’s dressing room dynamics, analysing his teammates and explaining the incredible level of detail he computes on the pitch to ensure he delivers the perfect pass depending on which forward he’s feeding.

Bruno also addresses Roy Keane’s criticism and how he really feels about it, the private conversations referees have had with him about body languag and discussions with managers Ruben Amorim and Erik Ten Hag about the level of pressure he puts on himself and how it sometimes negatively affects the team’s structure.

And in classic Rio Meets style, Bruno opens up about the personalities behind the scenes — the biggest jokers in the squad, what really happens when someone steps out of line, and how he handles moments as captain that fans never get to see.

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After spending time with the squad, the manager and the coaching staff, Rio reports on what he saw and how positive the environment was.

Ste challenges Rio after he disagreed with Amorim’s comments about younger players struggling and Rio reveals how players respond to pundits who return to their former club after they’ve criticised performances.

There’s detailed analysis of Gyokeres’s struggles and Rio gives Joel three reasons why the Swedish striker is struggling to adapt since his move from Portugal and there’s special praise reserved for Morgan Rogers who fired Aston Villa into the title race.

Whilst giving Rogers his flowers, Rio and Ste look at how the number 10 selection is shaping up for Thomas Tuchel and pick out the one player who could become the England manager’s “biggest headache”.

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After it was reported that manager Ruben Amorim left his players alone at half-time, Rio discusses the different tactics that managers use in order to effectively communicate their message and praises Mason Mount as United’s yard-stick for players performing in the current system.

Rio also suggests Kobbie Mainoo should push for a move away in January in order to not “waste” any more of his career and contrasts the comments made by former United winger Alejandro Garnacho who says it was an easy decision to leave the club because he has the “trust” of his new gaffer, Enzo Maresca.

After admitting that Mohamed Salah should have articulated himself in a better way, Rio launches a defence of the record-breaking winger and suggests that established players like Virgil Van Dijk and Andy Robertson could play a vital role in rehabilitating Salah back into the squad - comparing his conversations with Wayne Rooney who spoke out against the manager when Rio was a senior player at Man Utd.

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There’s detailed analysis on the personnel utilised in the wing-back roles after Ruben Amorim admitted that two of those players are currently playing “far from their best”.

After Bruno Fernandes overtook Paul Scholes on the list of record Premier League assists, Rio admits that nobody could be expected to replace the output of the captain - even when he’s playing in a deeper role.

Rio also compares the challenge for Joshua Zirkzee to the one that former team mate Diego Forlan faced and questioned whether the Dutchman has the self-belief to command a regular starting spot.

Zirkzee may be given more opportunities during AFCON where Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbuemo will miss up to seven league matches during the most congested part of the season - something that worries Ste and Rio. They believe the depth of Amorim’s squad is not sufficient without further reinforcements.

Joel is happy with Arsenal’s point at Stamford Bridge and Rio compares the mentality of the Arsenal players to that of his title-winning squads in terms of playing rivals away from home.

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From when they lost to PSG in March, Liverpool have played 30, won 14, lost 13 and drawn 3. Rio (and Ste) believes that the scrutiny the Dutchman is under is significantly less than the pressure placed on Ruben Amorim when he was enduring a similar run of results.

They also look at 3 key reasons behind Liverpool’s poor performances including Ibrahim Konate’s contract situation, the lack of consistency in selection and Virgil Van Dijk suggesting that the team weren’t good in “battles or the fight”.

After going six points clear at the top of the Premier League following a 4-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur - there’s special praise for Trossard, Saka and , of course, Eze - who Rio believes could cause problems for club captain Martin Odegaard when he returns to fitness.

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Mané opens up about his relationship with Mo Salah, how their competitive edge sometimes boiled over, and the truth behind why he almost joined Manchester United before a call from Jürgen Klopp changed everything.

From his early life in Senegal to sharing a dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr, Mané reflects on the mentality, humility and drive that have defined his career.

He also credits the influence of Ralf Rangnick on his evolution into a world-class winger, his thoughts on England’s World Cup chances under Thomas Tuchel, and why he’d do something for Bobby Firmino that he wouldn’t for anyone else.

This is Sadio Mané as you’ve never seen him before — raw, reflective and real

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The conundrum around the embarrassment of riches in the number 10 position has been a problem that previous manager Gareth Southgate struggled to solve - so Rio lays out how he would set up the team and reserves special praise for captain Harry Kane.

Referencing his time with England as a player, Rio praises Tuchel’s tactical clarity and admits that the so-called ‘Golden Generation’ would have appreciate how clearly the German is approaching his selection.

Are Portugal better without Cristiano Ronaldo? That’s a question that Joel asks Rio who discusses how Roberto Martinez should deal with any potentially tricky narratives after Ronaldo looks set to miss the first two games of the tournament through suspension.

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After dissecting those comments from Bolt, Rio reveals who he thinks the most important Man Utd players are right now and analyses the way that Matthijs De Ligt plays out from the back after Amorim urged him to show more confidence and play riskier passes.

Jeremy Doku was an integral part of Man City’s demolition of Liverpool and Rio analyses why he’s been able to improve his game this season whilst comparing him to Nani in terms of wingers who show incredible talent but lack consistency in their game.

And after Ste adopts some Mikel Arteta tactics around scoring from set pieces, the trio discuss the Wythenshawe Sunday League veterans team that includes Premier League striker Papiss Cisse, title winner Danny Drinkwater and tease a huge new signing they’re expecting to make.

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Rio acknowledges how important Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s interview about Amorim being judged only after “three years” could be in terms of facilitating the improved form and performances and why the left-side of the defence should be the manager’s next priority to improve.

With Harry Kane, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe all in incredible form, Joel asks Rio to pick his favourite and Ste chooses who he would like to see most in an Man Utd shirt.

There have been several suggestions that Viktor Gyokeres is only a “flat track bully” (because of his lack of goals vs “big” teams) but Rio analyses his performances and details why his ability and traits mean Arsenal have added another effective way of attacking opposition defences.

After Virgil Van Dijk responded to what he described as “absolutely ridiculous takes” Rio admits he loves hearing a captain speak out on behalf of his team mates and also gives Trent Alexander-Arnold some advice about facing his former club as Liverpool welcome Real Madrid to Anfield in the Champions League.

Plus, Liverpool fans take note - we reveal who the next guest is going to be on Rio Meets and it’s not one to be missed!

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You’ll see a completely different side to Dimitar Berbatov who discuses the impact his father refusing to say, “I love you” had on him, along with a gang kindapping him when he was aged 18 in Bulgaria.

He is refreshingly honest about the toughest moments in his career and details the resilience and strength of character that he used following tough times in his home country.

There is brilliant analysis of playing up front with Rooney, Tevez, Ronaldo and he also analyses the current strikers in the game including Erling Haaland, Robert Lewandowski and Harry Kane who Berbatov says is the most similar to his own style.

The former Man Utd and Spurs striker gives his advice to the latest striker to arrive at Old Trafford, Benjamin Sesko, and details how 4 text messages made him realise exactly the sort of club he was joining when Sir Alex Ferguson signed him on deadline day in 2008.

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He addresses the “highly disrespectful” comments made about the Brazilian by Jamie Carragher and says that Kobbie Mainoo could learn a lot from the way Casemiro has forced his way back into the team - even with his stellar career and trophy cabinet.

Scott McTominay is another example of a player who is playing with renewed confidence so Rio discusses a time where his confidence was negatively influenced by his manager and how that translated into matches and training.

Danny Welbeck is currently England’s best striker behind Harry Kane - hear why Rio would put him on the plane for the World Cup in the summer after a Premier League season in which Rio predicts Arsenal will win the title - hear why he believes Mikel Arteta’s side has the advantage over Man City and Liverpool.

Arne Slot has been questioned about his brutally honest comments about his Liverpool side’s ability to defend various tactics that opponents have implemented against them and says any excuses made are “poor”.

Plus, to kick off a campaign with our partners Craftd that’s all about people ‘mastering their craft’ Rio and Joel discuss the player in the Premier League who has worked hard over the last 12 months for mastering theirs and pays credit to their diligence and professionalism.

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After scoring the winner, there’s special praise for Harry Maguire and also Casemiro for showing resilience and the mentality to regain their place in the team when it could have been easier to leave the club.

Rio details the importance of new goalkeeper Senne Lammens and how his performances have stabilised the rest of the team. 

With an important match against Brighton next up, Rio questions whether the pragmatic, difficult-to-beat approach will be sustainable at Manchester United and Ste discusses whether the fans would allow that style of play to become more commonplace over the next few months as Amorim continues to develop the squad.

Rio also suggests that Florian Wirtz will be questioning his summer transfer to Liverpool and details why Liverpool’s tactics are contributing to Alexander Isak’s early struggles.

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Karel looks at whether there’s enough evidence out there to confirm Rio’s status as the greatest defender ever to have played in the Premier League. We’ve got the game’s best fact checker in position to hear the case for and against.

Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe recently suggested that Ruben Amorim will get three years to prove he is a good coach - so the guys discuss whether that's fair, analyse the comparison he made with Arteta and look at the positives of the owner making such a public stance.

Plus, Rio has to pick a player to take a free-kick who has to score it, in order to save his life. So who would he choose in today’s game, and from history, to take the most important set-piece of their lives?

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He picks out two English midfielders that he’d love to go toe-to-toe with and details all of the reasons why the national side weren’t successful during his time as an international footballer.

The Liverpool and England legend is honest about what went wrong whilst managing Aston Villa and also analyses some of the recruitment decisions taken by the Liverpool hierarchy when he was there as a player which he says the club got “badly wrong”.

There’s amazing insight into what drove his ability to wrestle control of games, candid reflections on negative moments from his career and he carefully analyses some of the highest profile midfielders he played with and against including Roy Keane, Patrick Vieira, Paul Scholes, Frank Lampard and Xabi Alonso.

And, he gives his say about the debate that former team mate Michael Owen sparked on a previous episode - who’s better between him and Wayne Rooney.

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Mason Mount spoke about how they focused on bringing energy so Ste dissects how professional footballers approach games to ensure their mentality and application is sufficient in order to perform.

After receiving praise for his recent performances, a listener gets in touch to ask who is in better form at the moment, Declan Rice or Moises Caicedo?

Rio also analyses how Brentford’s central defenders lost their battle with Erling Haaland who Rio says can be viewed as the Premier League’s greatest ever goalscorer.

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Both Rio and Ste are asking for changes but the tweaks they ask for are quite different so let us know below what you believe would be the best option for Amorim to try and get more positive results. 

Rio has a warning for Liverpool’s Ibrahim Konate and analyses the “old-fashioned” battle between Newcastle’s Woltemade and Arsenal defender Gabriel.

Eze is praised for what he’s adding to the Arsenal team but there’s dismay at the way that youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly has lost his place in the team to Riccardo Calafiori.

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Wayne candidly reveals how his anger got him into trouble away from football, the importance of his wife Coleen in protecting himself and his favourite player that he’s ever played with - spoiler, it’s not Cristiano.

If you thought you knew Wayne Rooney, this is another episode of Rio Meets where you’ll see a completely different side to one of the game’s greatest players.

You’ll hear an incredibly raw conversation about why Wayne never thought he fit in despite the successes he had on the pitch and the insecurities he battled throughout his career.

There’s a young player singled out by Wayne for having the potential to be as great as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo - plus he also has his say on that age old debate.

In amongst the raw emotion, there’s incredible tactical insight into the team he thrived in at Manchester United, analysis on how Harry Kane could become even better and he also dismantles the game of one of the Premier League’s best defenders.

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Rio has special praise for Mathijs De-Ligt (after some gentle persuasion from Ste) and Joel brings up Raheem Sterling’s situation at Chelsea to see what they think about it.

The Chelsea game saw Ruben Amorim substitute some of his defenders towards the end of the game and Rio tells us why centre-halves will find that particularly difficult - it’s something that gets his WhatsApp groups going every weekend!

There’s analysis on the differences between Benjamin Sesko and Rasmus Hojlund and Rio responds directly to a social media post concerning him and his former teammate Nemanja Vidic and whether they’d be able to thrive in today’s game.

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There’s significant praise for Erling Haaland who will “blitz” numerous sides in the Premier League this year according to Rio who also debates whether he’d choose the Norwegian or Kylian Mbappe for the world’s best striker based on current form.

Rio also asks for those Arsenal fans who petitioned against the signing of Noni Madueke to apologise after his terrific start to the season and gives advice to Kobbie Mainoo about how he should approach getting picked by the manager.

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One of those is the absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold so Rio analyses why international managers prefer Chelsea’s Reece James. There’s a discussion around the value of games against the likes of Andorra as Rio says there’s no concerns about England’s performances at this stage of the buildup to the World Cup.

Rio reveals who he thinks will take on Kyle Walker’s mantle of the best 1v1 defender and praises Daniel Levy’s tenure at Spurs and discusses the difference in mentality shown by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo when it comes to their desire to play in the World Cup for their respective nations.

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Rio has wanted to do this interview for years because he wanted to show everyone watching and listening a different side to one of just four Englishman to win the most coveted individual award in world football.

After admitting he was on the decline when he got the Ballon d’Or, Owen discusses his career and the unshakeable self-belief he had in his own ability from when he was a schoolboy.

He names the striker who impresses him most in the game today, reveals his concerns about the lack of good English strikers and states why he’s so confused about Harry Kane’s move to Bayern Munich.

Owen also has his say on the comparisons between himself and Wayne Rooney, the differences between him and Robbie Fowler and why he’s still adamant that nobody will ever get close to his achievements at such a young age.

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In this episode, we're diving into everything going on at Manchester United. First up, we'll break down the latest from Ruben Amorim's passionate press conference ahead of Man Utd vs Burnley

We'll then get into all the latest transfer gossip, including:

Antony's potential move back to Spain

Garnacho's £40m move to Chelsea

The future of young star Kobbie Mainoo

And updates on Sancho, Malacia, and Højlund

Plus, we'll look at a realistic midfield option for Man Utd as the window closes in Ederson

I'll be answering your questions from 'Rio's Group Chat' on Instagram, covering everything from tactics to the club's future.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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TRANSFER CHAOS:

Rasmus Hojlund: We break down the loan deal that has him on his way to Napoli. Is this the fresh start he needs, or a tough call for the club?

Jadon Sancho: He's reportedly turned down a move to Roma, and I explain why I think it's all about the numbers and a major sticking point in the deal.

The Goalkeeper Problem: I give my unfiltered opinion on the uncertainty around Onana and Bayindir, and why Man Utd is pushing for a signing like Senne Lammens. This whole situation just takes me back to the days of Schmeichel and Van der Sar...

Midfield Flaw: I analyze why our midfield is the team's biggest weakness—we're lacking the physicality and legs to truly control games. Is Bruno being used too deep?

RIO'S TACTICAL INSIGHTS:

I'm calling for patience after just two games, but I also give my blueprint for success: a compact team, strong in the first 10 minutes, that can build on those positive spells.

FAN Q&A:

I open up my Instagram broadcast channel to hear your opinions! We get into some passionate debates on signing a new goalkeeper and a holding six. I also go on a rant about who was responsible for letting David De Gea leave the club!

Don't forget to stay tuned! We have some great interviews dropping soon with Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen.

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Joel looks into the comparison between Paul Scholes and Kobbie Mainoo who remained on the bench for the second game in succession and another young player is praised for his approach and mentality after making his Premier League debut aged just 15. Rio also reveals what he was doing at the same age as Max Dowman and it’s fair to say there’s quite a difference!

Rio also analyses the difference between Ederson and Donarumma who looks set to join Manchester City and revels in both Ste and Joel showing humility following Jack Grealish’s performance and two assists on his Everton home debut.

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In this video, we discuss:

From a player's perspective: The raw frustration of a promise being broken and why a written agreement is the only thing that matters in modern football.

The Newcastle asking price: Why revealing the number is the key to gaining fan sympathy. Is the club's valuation of £150m unrealistic, or are they deliberately pricing him out of a move?

Transfer negotiations: An unfiltered take on player loyalty, and why forcing an issue is sometimes the only way to get a transfer done.

A personal experience: Drawing on my own past experience at Leeds, I explain why I understand the player's position and what it takes to stand your ground.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments: Should Isak tell the fans the real asking price?

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After a lot of negativity on social media about Arsenal's summer signing Viktor Gyokeres - Rio looks at whether he will be effective as the club’s talisman and there’s praise for Manchester City’s new signings Tijjani Reijnders and Ryan Cherki who gets compared to Jack Grealish.

And at the time of the season where there’s huge focus on players’ sharpness, fitness and physicality, we invite Dan Edwards onto the pod. He has worked with some of the world’s leading players like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eduardo Camavinga and Bryan Mbuemo and he details why the work he does is so valuable whilst responding to claims by some clubs that working with 1on1 coaches is ‘dangerous’.

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We dive deep into the reported £100m bid for the Brighton star and ask the big questions:

Why is Baleba "the one" for United's midfield?

What are his key attributes, and who is he best suited to play alongside?

Could other United players like Mbeumo and Onana have played a role in persuading him to join?

But that's not all! The transfer window is in full chaos:

Hojlund is OUT! Fabrizio Romano has confirmed his loan deal to AC Milan is close to completion. United are clear: they want him to go. We break down the details of the deal.

Donnarumma is being linked with a move to United and City after quotes from his agent and manager. Is a Premier League switch on the cards?

Jack Grealish to Everton on a loan-to-buy? The rumour of a £50m move is a real surprise!

We also give a huge shout-out to Brighton for their incredible business, with insane fees for players like Caicedo, Pedro, and Cucurella. Are they the best club in the world at buying and selling?

Let us know what you think of all this transfer madness in the comments!

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There’s discussion about how the signing of Gyokeres could put Arteta’s job under more scrutiny and Joel reveals what he feels the Spaniard needs to achieve this season in order to be considered successful.

Rio and Ste analyse the improvements made to Manchester United’s forward line and compare the arrival of Benjamin Sesko to when Rasmus Hojlund joined the club. The stats of their seasons before arriving at Old Trafford are strikingly similar so the trio discuss why and how Sesko can enjoy a more fruitful time at the club.

Ste has a left-field shout for a last-minute free signing - Rio’s not convinced but does compare one of Ruben Amorim's current players to a main-stay of the successful team from the Champions League winning era he enjoyed whilst playing for Sir Alex Ferguson.

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Harry addresses these and the level of scrutiny that he has faced whilst at Old Trafford discussing them with Rio along with a number of other issues.

Maguire reveals what it was like after Bruno Fernandes was given the captaincy by Erik Ten Hag last season and why he thinks he performed differently for England compared to playing for Manchester United.

Rio is particularly invested in hearing how players in his position are asked to play so the pair dig into the demands on central defenders from manager Ruben Amorim and in today’s game in general. Maguire also describes how much he’s looking forward to this season after a ‘tough’ pre-season which he says has been great at bringing the players together and helping acclimatise to Ruben Amorim’s style of play.

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Rio clarifies his comments about not wanting him to sign for Man Utd and discusses the fact the vast majority of his goals in Portgual came against teams at the bottom of the table. Joel gives his thoughts on the signing of Noni Madueke after sections of the Arsenal fanbase signed petitions persuading the club to not sign the winger from Chelsea.

Rio and Joel reveal who is their favourite player to watch in the Premier League and Rio discusses the character and mentality of the 6 individuals chosen by manager Ruben Amorim to form his new leadership group at the club.

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He reveals which current United player met him on holiday to persuade him to sign and the role of the manager in helping him make a decision on his future.

Mbuemo discusses how he creates relationships with strikers like Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney and the qualities they had which helped elevate his own game.

Bruno Fernandes is a player that Mbuemo is especially looking forward to playing with and he also discusses the balance of playing to instruction with having the freedom to make your own decisions in the attacking third of the pitch.

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First up, the excitement around Bryan Mbeumo! He's IN, and I've got an exclusive interview with Bryan himself dropping later today! You'll get his first insights on settling in and what he'll bring to Old Trafford. Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss it!

We dive deep into the Summer Transfer Window so far:

Beyond Mbeumo, we've got Cunha and Leon confirmed.

The Benjamin Sesko battle with Newcastle heats up – what do we make of him as a target?

With Marcus Rashford moved on, we discuss Ruben Amorim's plan for the 'bomb squad' – Malacia, Garnacho, Antony, and Sancho. Can they be integrated back, or are more exits on the cards?

And the big question: Despite spending on Cunha and Mbeumo, is United facing a low budget for a new striker? Are we truly looking at names like Ollie Watkins or a free transfer for Dominic Calvert-Lewin?!

We also look ahead to Ruben Amorim’s New Era:

What should we expect to see on the pitch once he's had his pre-season with the team?

How much can pre-season really tell us about the season ahead?

Plus, we pick our ideal Manchester United XI to start against Arsenal!

And of course, it's prediction time!

Which Premier League player will steal the headlines this season?

Who will be the surprise Manchester United player of the season?

Our Premier League Top 4 prediction – and if United isn't there, where do we see them finishing?

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In this exciting episode, Rio and Ste dive straight into the crucial talking points from the Red Devils' summer so far:

Transfer Round-up: They break down all of United's transfer activity, analyzing who's IN and who's OUT.

Amorim's Next Steps: What else does Ruben Amorim need to do to shape this squad for the season ahead? They discuss the tactical necessities and key areas for improvement.

But that's not all! This is your unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look into their first few days on the Man United pre-season tour, exploring both New York and gearing up for Chicago! Get ready for exclusive insights, candid conversations, and a taste of life on the road with the biggest club in the world.

Rio even stops by some local fast-food spots and checks out the iconic NFL stores along the way! It's a catch-up like never before, packed with all the Man Utd content you've been waiting for.

#MUTOUR25 has officially begun! Don't miss this exclusive insight into the squad's preparations and daily life.

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First up, the latest from Old Trafford: Bryan Mbeumo is IN, and Marcus Rashford is OUT to Barcelona!

That leaves Amorim's 'bomb squad' of Garnacho, Antony, Sancho, and Malacia – could their exits be key to United's remaining transfer budget?

Fabrizio Romano says outgoings are crucial for the striker budget after spending big on Cunha and Mbeumo. So, despite big names like Isak, Sesko, and Nicholas Jackson being floated, are United really on a low budget for a striker?

We're looking at names like Ollie Watkins (17 goals, 14 assists in 54 apps last season at 29 years old) and Dominic Calvert-Lewin (3 goals, 1 assist in 26 apps last season at 28 years old, and available on a free transfer!).

Let me know what YOU think about the Man United striker situation! If the club ends up with a low budget, who should they be targeting? Could they still land a big-name striker if they sell all the players they want to move on?

Away from United, I want to talk about Arsenal's incredible young talents!

Remember Max Dowman? I first mentioned him as a 14-year-old last November. Now 15, he's become one of the youngest Arsenal players to feature for the first team in a pre-season friendly against AC Milan in Singapore! Declan Rice even described him as "the best 15-year-old in the country."

Unbelievably, Marli Salmon, also 15, featured in that same game! Arteta himself commented that these young talents are "able to play at that level at 15 years old... because of the environment and culture within the team."

Arsenal fans, what do you think? Could this be a really big year ahead for your young talents?

Finally, big news for the channel! I'm off tomorrow on tour with the squad! We have a lot of exciting stuff coming out, dropping content daily over the next week – Vlogs, more Rio Reacts, and Live sessions! I'll be catching up with Ste and travelling with the squad, so make sure you hit that SUBSCRIBE button and don't miss a thing!

Also, whilst I'm out with the squad, who would you most like me to get on Rio Meets? Get in the comments and let us know! See you in the US!!

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After reminiscing about nights out as West Ham youngsters and dealing with an interruption from their former manager, the pair discuss how Carrick and Paul Scholes used to break games down together in the Manchester United midfield.

Rio asks his former team mate to pick his favourite season of playing with Cristiano Ronaldo and Carrick reveals the difference in approach from being his team mate to being his coach during his second spell at the club.

Carrick also analyses Kobbie Mainoo and names his best position in Ruben Amorim's system plus reserves special praise for two players he coached at the club, Bruno Fernandes and Scott McTominay.

After discussing the impact that Sir Alex Ferguson had on his career, Carrick reveals something from his childhood which meant the boss knew he could cope with the demands of playing at one of the biggest clubs in the world.

The pair also have a laugh whilst reminiscing about the time spent with team mates Wayne Rooney, John O'Shea, Edwin Van der Sar, Nemanja Vidic, Paul Scholes, Michael Owen at the training ground on Thursday afternoons studying for their coaching badges.

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First up, the huge news: Marcus Rashford is heading to Barcelona on loan! Barca are set to pay his full £315,000-a-week wages, saving United a staggering £17 million. We dive deep into Rashford's 426 games, 138 goals, and 77 assists for United.

What does Hansi Flick need to do to unlock the real Rashford?

Does Marcus still have the hunger?

Will he even get a game at Barca against Raphinha, Yamal, and Lewandowski?

Can he reinvent himself in Spain in a way he couldn't at United?

His comments about wanting to play with Yamal – is that already a sign of feeling inferior?

What can Yamal learn from Rashford?

Imagine an El Clásico head-to-head between Rashford and Trent Alexander-Arnold!

Did Marcus do enough at United to earn this move, or is this his last real chance to reignite his career? We want to see that smile and the Marcus Rashford we all know again!

If it goes well, what should the permanent fee be, considering Villa's £40m for someone else?

Then, the latest on Jadon Sancho: His switch from Manchester United to Juventus is reportedly close to completion! Juventus are ready to meet United's £21.6m asking price for the England winger, who is set to sign a four-year contract worth £5.2m per year.

And what about Alejandro Garnacho? There's no noise, no rumours – is he apologising and coming back into the fold, or is he done at the club?

Finally, we wrap up with our thoughts on how the transfer window is going for United overall, and who should be their next key target.

Stay tuned for a big Rio Meets episode tomorrow with one of my former teammates from our time at United!

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First up, is Bryan Mbeumo on the verge of a shock move to Manchester United for £62.5m? Reports are flying that a deal is close, aligning with the player's reported desire to join the Red Devils. We break down what this means for United's attack.

Next, what's happening with Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Al Nassr? Fabrizio Romano has the scoop on a new deal potentially keeping him in Saudi Arabia until 2027 – a huge statement for the SPL!

Plus, it's "here we go!" for Paul Pogba to AS Monaco! Find out the details of his contract and when he's expected to complete his move. And could we see Jadon Sancho heading to Fenerbahce? Personal terms are reportedly agreed – now it's up to the clubs!

We also cover the latest on Inter Milan's interest in Rasmus Hojlund, Thomas Partey's Arsenal exit, and the Gunners lining up Christian Nørgaard as his replacement. Don't miss the inside story on how Liverpool landed Florian Wirtz, and the shock news of Luka Modric joining AC Milan!

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We're hitting big topics like:

Ruben Amorim's process at Man Utd: Invest now or wait?

Jack Grealish's next move: Where does he fit best?

Identifying a 'good manager': Is it instinct, or something more tangible?

The confidence journey: When does a player truly know they're good?

Cristiano Ronaldo & the 2026 World Cup: Can he really do it?!

And a special shout-out to the fans asking if I'm coming to the States for pre-season!

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Discover how United's PSR allowance compares to rivals like Arsenal and Chelsea . Kieran argues that "spending smart, instead of spending big" might be the only way forward for Old Trafford. We also reveal how other top clubs rank on the PSR healthy list and what that means for their summer spending power.

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This episode, Rio's talking about two generational talents:

🔥 Cristiano Ronaldo's Unbelievable Career: 938 career goals?! Rio breaks down Ronaldo's insane international record (138 goals!) and Portugal's transformation with him. Can he reach 1000 goals?

🌟 Lamine Yamal vs. Young Ronaldo: At just 17, Yamal has already won the Euros, two La Liga titles, and the Copa del Rey! Rio asks: who was better at 17, Ronaldo or Yamal? We compare their stats and early achievements.

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After years of relying on superstar individuals, including in the teams Matuidi played in, PSG have built their success on teamwork and togetherness and the hosts look at how that transformation has taken place.

After playing for PSG, Juventus and the French national team, Matuidi is perfectly positioned to give detailed insight into the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba and reveals why having a family has helped Ousmane Dembele become a better player.

Along with stories of how Zlatan and Ronaldo helped turn Blaise into a winner, he creates a 5-a-side team based on the best players he’s played with along with the best PSG front three from all of the attacking talent the French club have ever had at their disposal.

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He reveals why Chelsea’s huge transfer outlay was more successful than the ‘Galactico’ era at Real Madrid and his toughest opponent from the Premier League along with his favourite player from his time in the Spanish capital.

There’s analysis of Ryan Gravenberch’s change in position and details on what went wrong for Chelsea in their penalty shootout defeat to Manchester United in the 2008 Champions League final, plus - his 5 a side team is a joke.

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Ruben Amorim gave a speech to the Old Trafford crowd after Manchester United 2-0 Aston Villa, with the future of players including Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho two of many points to be sorted this summer at the club.

Former Man Utd players Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku win Serie A with Napoli! There's also a Fan Q&A where Rio Ferdinand answers your questions!

Xabi Alonso is set to be named new Real Madrid manager, can he get the best out of Vinicius Jnr, Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe?

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Kvicha Kvaratskhelia is one of the most exciting attacking talents in world football and he reveals what he enjoys most about playing for Enrique. He discusses the hardest opponents he’s played in the competition this season and how the trio of Dembele, Doue and Barcola motivate each other in training and help keep him at the top of his game.

After leaving Wolves, who decided against making his loan move permanent, few could have predicted his ascent to one of the most talented midfielders in Europe - Rio finds out why Wolves didn’t work out for the Portuguese player and how he maintained the self-belief to ensure he realised his potential.

Another Portuguese midfielder who is realising his potential under Enrique is 19 year old Joao Neves. One of the most humble footballers - he discusses why he avoids the limelight and why playing with the iconic Cristiano Ronaldo helped shape his mentality and values.

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Did Spurs prove the doubters wrong? Is Ange staying? And what on earth happens next for Manchester United with NO Champions League football?

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The trio look ahead to the Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur along with the specifics of what Ruben Amorim should be prioritising in the summer transfer window.

There’s analysis of the players who left the club in January on loan and the hurdles those individuals will have to overcome in order to either rehabilitate themselves at Old Trafford or carve out a career elsewhere.

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Rio responds directly to members of the podcast audience who asked questions about the security of Amorim’s position as manager along with the priorities for Arteta for Arsenal this summer.

Anton also discusses the role of harmful language in sports media and details the impact that negative words can have on individuals who struggle with their mental health - visit https://www.sportinmind.org/mad-headlines for more details on how to support the cause.

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After struggling to comprehend the vitriol faced by Trent Alexander-Arnold, Rio invites Liverpool supporter Shea onto the pod to try and see it from his perspective and Shea wastes no time in laying out his thoughts on the defender leaving for Real Madrid on a free. That debate prompts Rio to reflect on the way academy graduates are treated by clubs now and also when he was playing at Old Trafford.

Joel picks up on Jamie Carragher’s comments about Declan Rice and discusses how long players will continue to believe in manager Mikel Arteta if they consistently can’t get over the final hurdle to win a trophy.

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The pair are also genuine friends outside of football and reveal the advice they give to each other about opponents before giving insight into life under Ange Postecoglu at Tottenham and Enzo Maresca at Chelsea.

Dom discusses why playing against Virgil Van Dijk was his toughest assignment so far this season and Tosin describes what Maresca demands from his players when it comes to following tactical instructions.

After viewing a card that’s worth over £1,100,000 Tosin and Dom speak about why they started collecting, their most valuable cards and why it’s important to them before revealing the youngsters at Chelsea and Spurs respectively who we should look out for in the near future who could be worth a lot both as a player and a collectible.

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How good is 17-year-old Lamine Yamal?

Can Arsenal find a way back against PSG in Paris?

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Crouchy gives his opinion on whether Manchester United should sign Liam Delap or Victor Osimhen and says why Alexander Isak could make the same impact as Virgil Van Dijk if he prioritises a move to Liverpool in the summer.

The former Englands striker admits he wouldn’t enjoy playing in today’s football because of the lack of service for number 9s so Joel asks him to pick 4 current midfielders to feed him in a dream lineup.

Rio and Crouchy reminisce about days with England together, the training drill that made players most nervous and why Steven Gerrard is held in the highest regard by his former Liverpool team mate. 

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Following several heated debates with several podcast regulars on the topic of who is better between Eric Cantona and Cristiano Ronaldo - Rio wanted to hear from the man who played with them both.

Before he gives his definitive opinion, Giggs also discusses why he admires Ronaldo so much, the first impression the Portuguese winger made and how the treatment dished out by Paul Scholes and himself helped Ronaldo acclimatise to life at Manchester United.

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There’s advice for Rasmus Hojlund and tips from Owen Hargreaves on how he could better utilise his pace in the Premier League, there’s analysis on how Declan Rice came out on top in his battle with Jude Bellingham as Arsenal dismantled Real Madrid and Rio details how INEOS could sell the club to any potential suitors in the transfer window.

Rio and Owen also reveal the financial implications for the players if they help United qualify for the Champions League and the importance of Casemiro’s experience in these crucial knockout fixtures.

Rio is delighted to hear that Owen agrees with his assessment of the importance of signing Victor Osimhen and details how the development of academy player Chido Obi hinges on recruiting the correct striker to be the ’number one'. Plus Rio reveals why he was so happy for Trent Alexander-Arnold to get the crucial goal as Liverpool took one step closer to securing the Premier League title.

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Rio admits he feels sorry for some of the players who don’t look capable of handling the pressure of playing at Old Trafford and debates with Ste about the value and potential of Alejandro Garnacho. Ste asks Rio to analyse the reasons for Leny Yoro’s improved form and details why Ruben Amorim is able to build a connection with supporters in a way that Erik Ten Hag wasn’t able to.

After meeting Mason Mount’s father in Dubai, Rio discusses how players gain or lose confidence after joining the club and states that Bruno Fernandes is the “only player with confidence” after a 4-1 loss at Newcastle.

Joel and Rio discuss how Mikel Arteta should approach the second leg against Real Madrid and they praise Ste for opening up on a recent video where he detailed his journey to losing a 100lbs and the strength it took to do so.

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There’s a debate around which striker they should prioritise out of Osimhen and Gyokeres and Rio details why he would suggest leaving Old Trafford if he was advising Alejandro Garnacho. There’s a total 4 players on Rio's shopping list that he believes would complement the desired style of play and make the team better

Following Kevin De Bruyne’s announcement that this season is to be his last at Manchester City, Rio selects his all time Premier League midfield three and reveals why he feels sorry for Rasmus Hojlund, the importance of Henrik Larsson for Wayne Rooney’s career and the attribute that lets Manchester United down in comparison to every other Premier League club.

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After growing up in Ivory Coast with footballing brother Kolo, Yaya discusses his journey from Africa to Europe including a challenging period in Ukraine.

Yaya gives Rio incredible insight from the Barcelona dressing room that won every single competition they entered in a season including players like Lionel Messi, Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Samuel Eto’o and Xavi.

Along with the tales from that group at Barcelona, you’ll also hear insight from his time at Manchester City, how they channelled a “Manchester United mentality” to win their first Premier League title and the characters that ensured success at the Etihad. Yaya discusses his impact off the field at Man City where he helped with their recruitment on a number of star signings!

As happens on all of the ‘Rio Meets’ episodes, Yaya tells us his 5 a side team made up of the best players he’s played with and gets pushed on where he’d rank himself in the list of great Premier League midfielders. In comments, rank in order between Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Paul Scholes & Patrick Vieira.

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After playing with Amorim for the Portugal side, he reveals what he was like and the specific impact he had on players who he gave the most freedom to. After United were linked with Viktor Gyokeres and Geovany Quenda, Nani gives us insights into both of those players and what they could bring to the Premier League.

Rio gets some interesting questions from the MUFC WhatsApp group to put to Nani including why he painted his toenails black and the table-tennis battles with Cristiano Ronaldo plus why Patrice Evra tried to create beef between him and Antonio Valencia.

Rio suggests that the word loyalty in football should be removed because ‘it’s all gone’ when speaking about Alexander-Arnold and details why he feels the club is to blame for the way his contract has been handled.

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Spence believes he suffered from being “too humble” after arriving at Spurs and details the struggles he went through on loan spells in France and at Leeds. There’s reflection on his time at Middlesbrough under Neil Warnock and what happened in the altercation with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola following a recent match.

Following intense scrutiny of Ange Postecoglu’s tactical principles, Spence reveals what the demands are for his players and why the players will never deviate from his strident philosophy.

He also discusses why he believes Kyle Walker is the Premier League’s best ever right-back and the two best players he’s played with and the importance of young players being able to show their personality and his reaction to Myles Lewis-Skelly’s Erling Haaland inspired celebration.

Timecodes:

00:02:30 Djed Spence Is Feeling Different This Season

00:04:15 How Long It Took For Djed To Feel Comfortable At Spurs

00:05:20 Difficulties Of Constantly Going Out On Loan

00:08:50 Djed “Football Is Not Fair”

00:11:00 Djed Give Too Much Respect To Spurs Teammates

00:14:05 Never Getting A Chance Until Now

00:14:40 Djed’s Reaction To Ange Comments On His Development

00:17:00 Rio Remembering Watching Djed When His Morale Was Low

00:18:15 Antonio Conte’s Management Of Djed

00:20:35 Djed’s Assessment Of Conte’s Quotes On Him

00:23:20 Neil Warnock “You’ll Either Be Non-League Or Premier League”

00:24:30 What Drives Djed To Be Better And Improve Every Day

00:25:05 Djed On What Pep Guardiola Said To Him Post-Match

00:28:00 Commenting On Doku’s Instagram - Players Personalities

00:29:55 Djed On Myles Lewis-Skelly’s Celebration

00:31:00 The Importance Of Player’s Showing Their Personalities

00:32:00 Was It Djed Spence Playing In YouTuber’s Charity Match?

00:34:10 What Are Djed And Spurs’ Ambitions? Aiming For England?

00:35:45 Which Players Does Djed Look Up To?

00:37:30 If Djed could Steal Any Attribute, Which Would It Be?

00:38:40 Why Djed Can’t Learn Extra Skills. Playing On “Autopilot”

00:40:20 Ange’s Very Clear Style Of Play

00:42:15 How Much Freedom Do Players Get Under Ange At Spurs?

00:45:00 Spurs Being A Young Squad - Who Gives The Best Advice?

00:46:00 James Maddison Is One Of The Best In The League

00:47:45 Who Are The Leaders In The Spurs Squad?

00:48:30 “Sky Is The Limit” For Archie Gray

00:49:10 Who Is The Hardest Opponent Djed Plays Against?

00:53:00 Centre Backs That Djed Rates Highly

00:54:30 Djed On His Style of Play And Best Attributes

00:56:10 Djed’s Dream 5-A-Side Team From Players He’s Played With

00:57:10 Desire Doue Is “Generational”

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Materazzi looks back at his time with Jose Mourinho and opens up about why he had such a positive impact on the treble-winning Inter Milan side.

After spending 10 months in the Premier League with Everton, Materazzi also discusses how the game has evolved in England and in Italy and reveals who his idols were when he was beginning his career.

You’ll also hear why Zlatan Ibrahimovic wasn’t able to make an impact at Inter in the same way Samuel Eto’o did and why defending now is ‘easier’ when compared to his playing days.

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Drinkwater reveals the way the former owners tried to force him out of the club, what happened during tense meetings when he was looking for a transfer move and the players that helped him when he was in and around the first team.

There’s special praise for Paul Scholes and Cristiano Ronaldo from his time at Old Trafford and Drinkwater reveals a surprising reason for the success of the title winning Leicester City side from 2016.

Drinkwater admits he regrets a loan move to Aston Villa didn’t work out and why he got fined two weeks wages for an incident on the training ground.

There’s a review of Liverpool’s Carabao Cup Final loss to Newcastle, how Slot’s team should have changed their defensive set-up at corners and why Rio thinks that loss could have an impact on the contract negotiations of Mohamed Salah, Virgil; Van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold. 

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Curtis Jones is a player that Lescott has admired since he worked with the midfielder at the U21s so the trio analyse what has made him step up a level this year for club and country. And there’s insight into the simple messages required from coaches who get the best out of maverick players like Cole Palmer.

And Lescott also details the thoughts and considerations for the coaching staff and Thomas Tuchel for picking the players that were named in the squad.

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In this episode, we dive deep into:

Lamine Yamal's Historic Performance: Is he the best 17-year-old we've ever seen? We compare his rise to legends like Messi, Rooney, and Owen.

PSG's European Threat: How impressed are we by their dominance? And who's the standout player? Plus, we discuss Van Dijk's future.

My Ultimate UCL Front 3: If you're heading into the final, who are your top picks? Kane, Yamal, Rodrygo, and more!

Plus my Predictions on who will win the Champions League!

Big shoutout to Just Eat and Pepsi Max for the amazing prizes. We reveal last week's winner and set this week's challenge: Build your Ultimate Current Champions League Player! Get creative and share your answers on X!

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Rio and Joel are joined by former England coach and Premier League winner Joleon Lescott to discuss the reports about Kobbie Maine’s contractual situation, debate how much the midfielder is worth to the club and prospective buyers and analyse the way that Ruben Amorim tweaked his philosophy in the draw against Arsenal plus there’s a review of the performance of youngster Ayden Heaven.

There’s analysis of Arsenal’s struggles in front of goal and the type of striker that Mikel Arteta needs to buy as well as debating whether there’s a realistic prospect of the Spaniard winning a title at the Emirates. Rio also opens up a debate as to whether the club would benefit more from selling William Saliba in order to purchase Alexander Isak.

Rio discusses some data which suggests Arteta’s side are still relying on their right-hand side attack to create and score despite losing their talisman on the wing, Bukayo Saka who receives special praise from Lescott who coached him at England and reveals his single ‘world class attribute’.

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In this episode, we dissect the intense atmosphere of PSG vs. Liverpool, exploring the pressure cooker environment and how it compares to my playing days. Was Liverpool lucky to escape with a result? We break down key moments, including a controversial potential red card and a game-changing substitution from Arne Slot.

Arsenal's historic 7-1 away victory. Can they win the Champions League? We discuss their potential path to the final and the remarkable achievement of scoring seven goals away from home in a knockout tie. Plus, we celebrate the rise of young talents like Ethan Nwaneri and debate his future potential, comparing him to other young stars making waves in the competition.

Finally, we round up the strongest contenders for the Champions League title after the first leg.

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There’s special praise for former captain Roy Keane both as a leader and as a player as well as former strike partner Dwight Yorke. Cole admits he doesn’t think his career gets the credit it deserves and discusses the shortage of elite number 9s in the game today.

Cole also discusses Erling Haaland’s ability and reveals that there’s only three strikers that he thought was better than him from his era, along with the striker he thought was the “best finisher”.

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The trio also discuss how much the Glazers are hampering Man Utd’s performances with the way the debt from their purchase in 2005 is being serviced.

Rio discusses the inadvertent effect of PSR on the way clubs are looking to sell their academy products before analysing the team’s performance in the 2-2 draw with Everton. You’ll hear why Bruno Fernandes is being ‘disrespected’ and Rio gives some advice for the squad in a bid to improve their confidence.

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Courtois reserves special praise for Diego Simeone’s winning culture and obsession and credits the three seasons on loan at Atletico Madrid as a huge reason why he has achieved so much.

There’s analysis of players like Eden Hazard and Karim Benzema and reflections on why Belgium’s golden generation were not able to win anything.

Jose Mourinho played a big role in Courtois’ development so he shares stories about the ’Special One’ including how he intentionally blanked him after a match and why his constant striving to tap into the mentality of players may have contributed to players like Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah needing to move away from Stamford Bridge.

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There’s questions about how patient supporters should be with manager Ruben Amorim, analysis of specific player’s performances like Rasmus Hojlund, Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho.

Rio also addresses the concerns of fans about the direction of the club since INEOS took a 28% stake and control over footballing matters and suggests a few things that could be done differently. 

Joel and Rio also discuss Maddison’s retort to Roy Keane after scoring the winner for Spurs over Keane’s former club and insight from the WhatsApp group that includes a number of ex Man Utd players who share their views on the club’s position in the league and the game in general.

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New signing Patrick Dorgu’s specialist coach joins the podcast and reveals why the defender’s mentality and fitness are elite and there’s a debate about Roy Keane’s comments about not being able to ’trust’ Alejandro Garnacho.

After Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 40th birthday, the trio claim that he is still being disrespected and discuss why they believe he is the most complete football player in the history of the game.

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Yoro reveals what it was like finishing at school to go and face Kylian Mbappe, how he deals with the pressure of people suggesting he can reach Virgil Van Dijk’s level and discusses the best and worst fashion amongst his team mates.

There’s a special shout out for Kobbie Mainoo who helped him settle at the club and Rio discusses the call he shared with Yoro when he helped persuade him to join Man Utd before he suffered an injury in pre-season.

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The trio also discuss Marcus Rashford’s loan move to Aston Villa including the £40m fee believed to be part of the deal along with the reputation and reaction to Rashford’s form and choices made in his personal life.

There’s praise for Myles Lewis-Skelly’s ‘Haaland’ celebration in the 5-1 victory over Manchester City and a look at why Pep Guardiola’s side are performing so differently compared to last season. Plus there’s a debate about whether signing a number 9 like Ollie Watkins would help or hinder Arteta’s squad and the way they play.

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He also discusses Kobbie Mainoo's best position, and if that number ten role unlocks him even further. Rio gives a passionate view on the current state of the Financial Fair Play and PSR rules, as well as his opinion on the futures of Garnacho, Mainoo and Bayern's Mathys Tel.

Can Dorgu make an instant impact at United? Or is this a signing that reds fans will have to be a bit more patient with?

Let us know what you think of the potential newest man through the door at Old Trafford. And would you hold on to Kobbie and Garnacho? Rather than selling them for pure profit.

All of this plus much more, on this edition of Rio Reacts. be sure to like, comment and subscribe to the channel!

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On the pitch, Toone has a reputation for being a big-game player and Rio explores her mentality around those meaningful matches and why she is able to consistently deliver on such a stage.

There’s insight into how England’s Lionesses became such a successful team, the differences between Toone’s football WhatsApp group compared to Rio’s and they both reminisce about the first time they met, almost 15 years ago.

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The Man United manager stated that he would put their 63-year-old goalkeeping coach ahead of any player who’s not 100% committed, on the bench. This comes after a lengthy spell on the sideline for Rashford and with his future still very uncertain.

They also break down where United might need to strengthen in the coming days of the transfer window. And with Rasmus Hojlund’s goalscoring form showing no signs of improving, is a number 9 the priority?

The trio react to the controversy surrounding Arsenal’s red card in their 1-0 win at Wolves, and how likely is an Alejandro Garnacho and Christopher Nkunku swap deal?

All of this, plus we announce the winners of our latest giveaway, so be sure to check that out!

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They also discuss how current defenders compare to the greats of their era, as well as breaking down what's going wrong with Arsenal and their recent slump in form.

The trio debate how to defend Erling Haaland, and that Sol could have somehow ended up at Manchester United! They of course discuss the much talked about Google Pixel advert that Sol featured in which made waves online, and which legendary centre backs does Sol think he's better than?

All of this, plus much more on this episode of Rio Presents. Be sure to like, comment and subscribe if you haven't already

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Rio discusses the redemption of the defensive pair Harry Maguire and Mathijs De Ligt after criticising them in recent weeks and analysed the specifics of what Amorim could be proud of from that performance.

There’s a brief analysis of Anton Ferdinand’s performance on ‘Dancing on Ice’ before turning to Arsenal’s lack of firepower, why Joel is so frustrated with the club’s decision making and who could fill the gap in the Gunners' forward line.

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It’s not what you might think and once they discuss that in detail, Kingsley reveals the difference between playing with Robert Lewandowski and Harry Kane at Bayern Munich, why Pep Guardiola was his “favourite” manager and the reasons why Thomas Tuchel will be great in his first international job in charge of England.

Coman also reveals his sadness and reasons why Paul Pogba didn’t thrive at Manchester United, why Cole Palmer reminds him of Ronaldinho and what happened on Vincent Kompany’s first day at Bayern.

There’s some advice for attacking players who are asked to play wing-back (cc: Amad Diallo) and see if you can work out who Coman picked as his most fashionable team mate.

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Rio and Joel are joined by Anton for this episode and the two Ferdinand centre-backs are perfectly placed to analyse the performances of Virgil Van Dijk, Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt following a pulsating draw between Manchester United and Liverpool.

The trio also discuss the potential transfer movement and performance of Trent Alexander Arnold where Rio reveals what it's like to be pursued by Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Ruben Amorim’s post-match comments regarding his frustrations at not being shown performances like the 2-2 draw more regularly are discussed and there’s also time spent consoling Joel after Arsenal were unable to make up any ground in the title race after dropping points at Brighton.

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Rio breaks down tactically that the players look lost, and their lack of time on the training pitch is the reason for that.

Goals from Alexander Isak and Joelinton saw Ruben Amorim's side slip to their fourth successive defeat, leaving them 14th in the league. Ruben Amorim has lost five of his first ten matches as Manchester United manager, becoming the first United boss to do so since 1932.

What should INEOS do? Would you stick with Amorim? And is there genuinely concern over a relegation fight going into the new year...?

All of this plus much more on this episode of Rio Reacts, so be sure to like and subscribe. Comment below what you would change about this Manchester United side.

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There’s a heated debate about the formation, Jody Morris declares his love for Jurrien Timber and it takes an age for any consensus to be reached on whether Bukayo Saka or Mohamed Salah should play on the right wing.

Owen gives a special mention to Brian Mbuemo and the panel analyse the importance and performances of midfielders Cole Palmer and Moisés Caicedo.

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You’ll hear why one Chelsea doo lasted only 8 minutes, what happens when a manager tries to stop them happening and how to cope when two rival club parties converge on the same West London pub.

Owen bring a special bottle of 2008 vintage wine and reminisces about the Champions League victory over Chelsea including what was going through his head during the penalty shootout.

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Rio sits down with Joel to discuss the victory for Manchester United over rivals Manchester City and the omission of Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho from the match day squad for non-footballing related matters.

The pair debate how long a club like Manchester United should wait to ‘unlock’ potential from players and Rio analyses Amad Diallo’s form since the arrival of manager Ruben Amorim.

Kyle Walker’s altercation with Rasmus Hojlund is also scrutinised and Rio also outlines the reasons why Chelsea can win this season’s Premier League.

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Jody reveals how he and Frank Lampard approached changing the style of the Chelsea time after they arrived and the importance of leaders and communicators in that initial period.

They also analyse Cole Palmer’s game, the reasons teams are struggling to contain him and debate whether he could perform at this high level consistently if he was still at Manchester City, along with whether Pep is responsible for ‘eroding’ players’ games.

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There’s a lot of praise for William Saliba and Leny Yoro and analysis of Chelsea’s credentials in the title race along with Enzo Maresca’s comments about Noni Madueke’s training standards.

Rio has also spoken to Marc Guehi in the week the Palace defender was warned twice by the FA for wearing the rainbow armband and writing messages about Jesus on it.

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The Arsenal midfielder reveals why manager Mikel Arteta is “better than he expected”, what part of Bukayo Saka’s game can be improved to ensure he’s considered amongst the world’s elite and talks about his strong connection with midfield partner Declan Rice.

Despite being an important player for Premier League rivals Manchester City, Jorginho reveals why he admires Rodri so much and the reasons he’s so effective in a number 6 position.

Jorginho also has praise for Thomas Tuchel and details why the current England manager was able to make such a positive immediate impact at Chelsea, discusses the Champions League and European Championship victories in 2021and his love of Musicals as well as his experience of living in a monastery.

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They look at the concerning statistics related to United’s goalscoring which pre-dates even Erik Ten Hag and pick their favoured front three to fit into Amorim’s 3-4-3.

Ste then switches attention to the title race focusing on a ‘concerning’ win for United's rivals Liverpool, the developing contract scenario between the club and Salah before discussing Arsenal’s realistic title hopes when they sit 9 points behind the leaders.

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Hear Lewandowski’s honest take on Guardiola’s tactical brilliance and intense preparation, including how he interacted with the players at Bayern Munich. Lewandowski also opens up about Klopp’s unique ability to inspire and motivate players, recalling how one heartfelt conversation at Dortmund changed the trajectory of his career and links to Rio’s own experiences with his family.

From competing against Lionel Messi to redefining the role of a modern striker, Lewandowski reflects on the lessons he’s learned from football’s elite and reveals how young players like Lamine Yamal are able to have a positive impact on his perspective and career.

Lewandowski also opens up about the fact he’s still not won a Ballon d’Or, the reasons he believes that is still the case and reflects on the part of his career where he was competing with Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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A member of the Premier League’s 100 club, Keane shares his candid thoughts on what’s changed, compares the current crop of forwards to players from his era such as Zola, van Nistelrooy, Berbatov, Torres, Owen, Fowler, Henry and Bergkamp and discusses why the art of striking might be a dying craft.

Robbie also dives into incredible stories from his career, including the day he realised Leeds United was in financial turmoil, Clarence Seedorf’s quirky habits as a roommate, and the simple yet genius tip every footballer needs to know.

Plus, you’ll hear the inside scoop on his resignation from managing Maccabi Tel-Aviv in Israel, why he rates his partnership with Berbatov as his best, and the hilarious creation of a Leeds Boy Band from the 2000 squad.

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The pair look at the impact Erik Ten Hag had at Ajax, why he wasn’t able to succeed at Old Trafford and the strategies and personalities required in order for a club’s senior leadership team to be successful.

After becoming CEO at Ajax, Edwin details the pressures of that job and analyses the changes INEOS have made since coming into Manchester United. He also details what happened when he suffered a brain haemorrhage whilst on holiday following his resignation from the Amsterdam club.

Rio reveals why he was so grateful for Edwin’s penalty save in the Moscow shootout in ‘08 and Edwin reveals the impact a young Cristiano Ronaldo had on the dressing room following his arrival aged 18. 

Edwin also tells Rio about the role Ruud van Nistelrooy played in Sir Alex Ferguson recruiting him from Fulham and why ‘gentle’ Zinedine Zidane was a joy to play with at Juventus.

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After taking charge of 4 games, Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves discuss why Manchester United should look to keep Ruud van Nistelrooy in some capacity at the club following the arrival of Ruben Amorim.

Owen analyses a whole host of Premier League midfielders and has huge praise for both Rodri and Martin Odegaard as well as analysing why Bruno Fernandes has been much more effective since the departure of Erik Ten Hag.

Plus Joel Beya poses a question about Mikel Arteta’s future at Arsenal following more dropped points after Rio and Owen identify who the casualties could be in the United squad after Amorim implements his style and tactical approach. 

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After being labelled the Premier League’s ‘worst pressing team’ after drawing 1-1 with Chelsea, Jody breaks down what a coach needs to have in place to create a successful press and details the reasons why United haven’t been able to sustain that style of play for 3 seasons.

There’s a shoutout for Nottingham Forest right back Ola Aina and more flak for Joel after Arsenal give up more ground in the title race.

Plus, does Rodri winning the Ballon d’Or prove that football is ‘boring’?

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What do you make of Man United's appointment of the Portuguese coach? Is he the man to lead Man United back to the glory years? Or is he just another Erik ten Hag?

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Liverpool’s captain also praises Arsenal’s William Saliba and talks about his favourite battles with Premier League strikers whilst dissecting the tactical make-up of both Jurgen Klopp and Slot’s teams.

There’s a debate about how critical pundits can be and details his role in getting the best out of team mates Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah.

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The pair also look at why the club has not been able to replicate the level of success they both enjoyed as team mates as well as looking at the Premier League title race, the importance of Virgil Van Dijk to Liverpool and Evra reveals why he thinks Pep Guardiola has ‘killed the game’.

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Nemanja reveals how much Dimitar has changed since their days shared at Old Trafford and Berbatov analyses the attributes and mentality of Rasmus Højlund whilst identifying areas he needs to improve.

The trio reminisce about specific incidents on the training pitch and discuss why Berbatov used to frustrate his team mates by constantly playing as a defender in practice games.

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They discuss the lessons they've learned from Beckham's journey, from his relentless work ethic, stubbornness and his passion for the game.

The duo also dives into some of Beckham’s unforgettable on-field moments, comparing their own experiences and how they shaped their careers. As they react to Beckham's reflections on life after football.

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Plus, hear Beckham’s thoughts on the current football landscape as he compares himself to Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold, discussing their playing styles and the evolution of the game.

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Peter gives his verdict on the way Manchester United handled the meeting of club hierarchy a week ago, Rio discusses the impact those meetings have on the manager and his players and the trio look into whether fixture congestion could feasibly lead to players across the continent bringing strike action.

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They discuss the aura of managers like Jose Mourinho, the importance of players like Jonny Evans and how few current players could deal with the pressure of that United dressing room, save for a couple of significant exceptions.

Rio suggests Erik Ten Hag should look to develop and improve his communication in the media and the two former centre-halves analyse the current structure and tactics of the side.

Plus Phil reveals what happened in his first meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson and how Mourinho tore into him after returning to the club from international duty.

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In this episode, we’ll cover:

Marcus Rashford’s early brilliance: Was he in his element during the first 20 minutes?

Defensive woes: United’s poor defending allowed Porto back into the game. We’ll discuss the alarming trend of conceding quick goals in Europe and the crucial need for better game management.

Centre-back performance: Did Martinez react quickly enough to Porto's goal? And what went wrong with De Ligt for the second? We analyze the positioning and communication lapses that continue to plague United.

Harry Maguire’s header: A crucial goal for the team with just 10 men. Should he be starting ahead of De Ligt?

Tactical analysis: Are Erik ten Hag’s tactics aligning with the personnel on the field? What’s the overall style and control of the team?

Substitutions: Why was Rashford subbed off at half-time? And were the changes to the center-backs the right call?

Bruno's creative impact: Just how valuable is his return for United? He consistently delivers those killer balls into the box!

Weekend preview: How will United set up against a tough Villa side coming off a big win against Bayern? What strategies will ETH need to employ to lift his players?

Join me as I break down the highs and lows of this match and what it means for United moving forward. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more unfiltered reactions and analysis from yours truly! 🔔❤️

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Joleon reveals the player he’s most excited to see perform on the senior international stage for England and discusses the under rated ability of Curtis Jones who played alongside Cole Palmer for the Under 21s. The Chelsea forward’s performance prompts a debate about who is the best English attacking talent where the merits of Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden and Palmer are compared and analysed.

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Join them as they break down the key moments from the 3-0 defeat, including Bruno Fernandes' controversial red card. What went wrong for United? How long does ETH have left? Can they bounce back after this setback?

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The trio also look at the impact of set-piece coach Nicolas Jover on Mikel Arteta and compare the Arsenal set-pieces to the tactics employed by Jermaine’s former manager Tony Pulis.

Rio analyses the performances of Erling Haaland, Matthijs de Ligt and young winger Tyler Diblin after his impressive performance against Manchester United.

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0:00; - Intro

1:06; - Rio arrives and meets Cristiano Ronaldo

1:46; - Ronaldo‘s Man Utd return and how the club needs to improve

4:38; - Is the future bright for Man Utd?

5:35; - How can Ruud van Nistelrooy help Man Utd in a coaching role?

7:13; - What changed in Ronaldo that made him the killer goalscorer we all know?

15:23; - Ronaldo at Real Madrid & their current squad

17:43; - The pressure of joining Real Madrid & Mbappe’s signing

20:03; - Proving the doubters that Cristiano can still keep going

22:35; - Wanting to reach 1,000 career goals

23:43; - Always being competitive & Cristiano Jr’s future in football

27:33; - Cristiano explains his tears and passion at EURO 2024

34:21; - What will Cristiano miss in football when he retires?

36:35; - Outro

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You’ll hear Jody analyse Trent Alexander Arnold’s midfield play, Rio reveals the best tactical advice Sir Alex Ferguson gave him and the pair reminisce about their experiences with England Under 21s which usually ended up in a bar, in trouble or both.

Following those stories, Jody and Rio look at comments from Unai Emery about the value of experiencing international football for his young midfielder Morgan Rogers before revealing some big news about an interview Rio is releasing this week with Cristiano Ronaldo.

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We’ll break down where we rank United's squad compared to the rest of the Premier League — is it a top 4 squad? How do we compare to Chelsea's lineup? 🔍⚽

Plus, we'll share our hopes for the team this season and discuss whether Erik ten Hag is the right man to lead United back to glory! 🔴🔥 Are you backing ETH?

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After that 3-0 defeat to Liverpool, they discuss what Casemiro requires in order to succeed at the club and identifies numerous problems with the team’s style of play.

Rio and Owen tell us how Sir Alex Ferguson dealt with players in a poor run of form, the conversations those players had on the pitch and in training and then look at different ways teams can defend against Erling Harland.

Plus Rio reveals more about the Cristiano Ronaldo interview which will drop later this week on Rio Ferdinand Presents.

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Next, we analyse Raheem Sterling's unexpected loan to Arsenal. What led to this surprising decision, and how will the Gunners utilise his talents? Is this a game-changer for Arsenal's season? We'll give you the inside scoop on how Sterling could change the game at the Emirates. 🔴⚡️

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Plus, the buzz around a potential swap deal involving Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling is heating up! We explore the possibility of this exchange, discussing the impact it could have on both Manchester United and Chelsea.

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The trio discuss how Chelsea have approached their transfer business recently, Rio discusses what Raheem Sterling’s next move could be and Peter remembers what Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho were both like during player negotiations.

Plus they discuss the start to the INEOS regime at Manchester United as well as their recent transfer dealings.

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The trio analyse the way Chelsea are treating players they wish to sell including how they’re communicating with Raheem Sterling and the fact players are being told they’re surplus to requirements via email.

Jody Morris analyses the best CDMs in the Premier League including Rodri and Kobbie Mainoo and after seeing Dan Burn’s tunnel altercation, they reminisce about their favourite scraps from their careers.

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🏆 Champions - Can Manchester City defend their title, or will a new contender rise to the top?

🥈🥉🏅 Top 4 Predictions - Who will secure those crucial Champions League spots?

📈 Biggest Improvement - Which team will make the biggest leap forward this season?

⚽ Top Scorer - Who will claim the Golden Boot?

💰 Biggest Signing - With the transfer window heating up, we spotlight the most impactful signings and how they’ll shape the season.

👀 One to Watch - Keep an eye on this rising star who’s set to make headlines this year.

🚫 Relegated Teams - Which clubs are at risk of dropping to the Championship? Our relegation predictions are in!

❌ First Sacking - The pressure is on! Who’s the manager most likely to face the axe first?

🧤 Golden Glove - Which goalkeeper will stand tall and keep the most clean sheets this season?

🛡️ Best Defensive Pairing - We reveal the strongest center-back duo who will be the backbone of their team’s success.

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Rio’s transition from a leader on the pitch to one of the most respected voices in world football welcomes a new chapter with the launch of Rio Ferdinand Presents. With three new shows, Rio Presents, Rio Meets and Rio Reacts, this is the destination for any football fan who wants the best analysis, biggest names and authentic reactions to everything fans discuss in their WhatsApp groups.

Rio Presents:

Rio and his friends meet every Monday to discuss all the biggest stories in football.  You will hear analysis of the weekend’s action which delivers the most insightful stories from a range of players who’ve played at the highest level. Disagreement and strong opinions will be actively encouraged, and there will be opportunities to join in with Rio’s conversations with a range of current players who will provide their own view from dressing rooms throughout the league.  

Rio Meets:

Rio’s contact book is unrivalled and now he wants to share the conversations he has with the world’s biggest players with everyone who watches and listens. You will hear extensive insight, raw honesty and incredible anecdotes from dressing rooms around the globe.

Rio Reacts:

This is where you get to hear unfiltered, raw reactions to stories that get your WhatsApp groups buzzing from the man himself. From managerial sackings, transfer rumours and momentus performances on the pitch, nothing will be off limits when Rio carves out time in his schedule to react to the biggest breaking stories.

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Today, Rio & Roman sit down with former Germany star Sami Khedira! Discussing being in Joachim Löw’s dressing room, how did Mourinho compare? Playing in EURO 2012 & 2016, winning the World Cup, predictions for Germany’s opener against Scotland, Jamal Musiala, playing with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo & Toni Kroos, Sami picks his 5-a-side team, & more!

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Today they discuss Headie One’s new track and preparing for his album, Arsenal’s chances at winning the league after they sit top following Man City’s draw with Liverpool at Anfield, Joel puts the shades on and gets out the mini PL trophy again, Joel’s debate with Kyle Walker in our exclusive interview, Kair Havertz late winner for Arsenal v Brentford, can they win the league? How Headie One keeps up with football, the penalty decisions that ultimately won Man Utd the game against Everton, Man Utd’s performance, who is Joel’s Player of the Year at Arsenal? The guys react to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer podcast appearance with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane and Ian Wright, how long until Man Utd are back? A run through of the PL scores from the weekend, Paul Merson’s comments about only 2 French players getting in the England Squad and much more!

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