Episode 1277: What’s Wrong With You Eden, Chelsea Contenders, Insta Pogba, Fair Play Moreno, Barca Mess
The Carabao Cup may be considered a curse by the managers who make it to the freezing two-legged January semi-finals, but last night’s game at Anfield proved it remains the Jewel of Autumn.
You need to see that @hazardeden10 goal from all angles! ???? pic.twitter.com/Ucmq7I4RCA
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 27, 2018
It may have been between two second-string sides but once again Chelsea proved that with the best player in the Premier League and a squad that has rapidly adapted to Mauricio Sarri’s passing style, they will be strong contenders for all the trophies this season.
We discuss the match and also the Instagram explanation for yesterday’s Mourinho-Pogba tensions. Can it simply be written off as a harmless misunderstanding?
There’s probably nothing that sums up the state of Manchester United more than Mourinho and Pogba allegedly arguing over an Instagram post.
— Jacob Steinberg (@JacobSteinberg) September 27, 2018
José Mourinho’s biggest problem at Manchester United is not identifying what is wrong. It’s that he does not seem to know how to fix it. https://t.co/vn1xdxRluF
— The New York Times (@nytimes) September 27, 2018
Then we talk to Kristof Terreur about Eden Hazard. How is such extreme talent compatible with such a relaxed attitude? And where does Hazard see himself in the long-term?
It’s a top player, but what’s likeable about him is his character. What you see is what you get. Lives his life with a smile. Mister Brightside – even in the bad days. Football and money are no obsession: he just wants to entertain, just wants to have fun. Let him be that boy. pic.twitter.com/0vJ93wy8tg
— Kristof Terreur ???? (@HLNinEngeland) September 27, 2018
Finally we check in with Dermot Corrigan in Madrid to hear how Spain’s big two managed to lose in the same round of the league for the first time since 2015, and why Barca are… just another club.
Big shocks in La Liga tonight.
Real Madrid and Barcelona lost a league game on the same day for the first time since 4 January 2015.
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— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) September 26, 2018
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Humiliation on all fronts for Mourinho as relationship with his Second Captain breaks down, and former student Lampard rejects the Jose football lesson
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.@kenearlys talks about Conor McGregor’s latest PR ‘masterclass’. And given he was drinking whiskey two weeks out from his fight, Ken isn’t sure this is a serious sports contest #UFC229
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