Episode 51 - Is something WRONG with Arsenal? + Late drama in the Manchester Derby

The Transfer Flow Podcast

On this episode, Ted and Patrick start by discussing Arsenal's recent run of poor results. What's going wrong, how can they fix it, and do they need to add someone in January? Next, Russell Martin and Gary O'Neil were sacked this weekend. Why did it happen and should the firings have come sooner? The conversation moves to the Manchester Derby after United edge out a 2-1 win over City thanks to 2 late goals. What's wrong with City, can Pep fix it, and just how good is Amad Diallo? To end the episode they discuss Diego Gomez' move from Inter Miami to Brighton, marking the first move of the January window. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:06 - What’s wrong with Arsenal?

02:22 - An accumulation of imperfect choices

04:07 - Lack of squad depth

06:31 - Injuries have been a factor, but they have played conservatively

07:59 -The piece they’re missing

09:51 - Martinelli

11:30 - Why Odegaard might be tired + stories from Ted

15:06 - Should Arteta be playing more aggressively?

16:30 - The risk/reward trade off of pushing for more goals

18:16 - What kind of player should Arsenal target in January?

21:28 - Russell Martin FINALLY sacked by Southampton

24:21 - Why did they keep him so long?

26:01 - Wolves Firing Gary O’Neil

29:18 - How many EPL teams allowed over 60 xG last season?

30:09 - Late drama in the Manchester Derby

31:09 - City couldn’t get anything going

32:21 - Lack of quality at DM and fullback are hurting Pep

33:52 - Can pep fix it?

34:32 - Can they buy their way out of it in January?

35:17 - Amad Diallo

35:57 - The first transfer of the window: Gomez to Brighton

36:54 - Neymar to join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami?

38:41 - Brighton’s strategy of stacking up useful talent

39:59 - It may allow them to make consistent Champions League runs soon

41:51 - Ted’s recent run on Variance Betting

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