Can anyone get close to Arsenal?

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Julien Laurens is joined by Don Hutchison to take a closer look at Manchester City’s transfer business this summer and ask whether their squad is better or worse than the one Pep Guardiola left behind. The guys also discuss Bradley Barcola’s impending move to Liverpool, Kylian Mbappe’s hat trick against Real Sociedad & ask whether Mateo Guendouzi was right to antagonise the Lyon supporters in Fenerbahce's UCL win.

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Newcastle’s 2-2 draw against Liverpool and argue that Andoni Iraola’s side need more depth in midfield before they can compete at the level their fans expect. The guys also discuss Jose Mourinho’s first LALIGA game back in charge of Real Madrid, Enzo Maresca’s tactical swings & why Gianni Infantino was asked to stay away from a CONCACAF event.

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Manchester City in the Community Shield and ask if the Gunners are the favourites this season. The guys have a lot to catch up following the end of the World Cup including Gianni Infantino’s proposed FFA deal, Rodri’s move to Barcelona, Liverpool’s new minority owners & ask if this season really will be Cristiano Ronaldo’s last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gabriele Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Spain's victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, as they are crowned World Cup champions. They dive into Argentina's performance and how they approached the match, and what is next for them in the wake of this loss. Also, a full recap of the most memorable moments of this summer's World Cup.