The Overlap

Welcome back to The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.

We start with the biggest talking point as Paul Scholes is challenged on his criticism of Lisandro Martínez, sparking a heated debate about pundit responsibility and whether players are judged too harshly.

The focus then shifts to the title race as Arsenal continue to fly and Manchester City look to close the gap. Arsenal fan Matt backs his side’s chances and makes the case for Declan Rice as a Ballon d’Or contender, while questions are also asked about Pep Guardiola and City’s tough January.

We also look at Manchester United, where Michael Carrick is in the spotlight, and debate whether he could earn a permanent role, plus where Bruno Fernandes ranks among the club’s greats.

Elsewhere, managerial pressure builds across the league with Chelsea, Spurs, Palace and West Ham all under discussion as fans give their views.

Are pundits too harsh on players? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Overlap.

00:00 Intro
11:29 Arsenal are now title favourites
25:07 Manchester City's Recent Struggles
31:17 Carrick’s instant impact
40:03 Is Bruno Fernandes in United’s top 10 players of all time?
43:25 Rory’s Rosenior Rant
59:58 Thomas Frank and Spurs’ issues
01:08:05 Liverpool and Arne Slot
01:22:43 Crystal Palace and Glasner
01:26:50 West Ham's Relegation
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The Transfer Window is open - so who should your club be signing?

We're joined by Patrick Montgomery - Liverpool's former Head of Scouting - to go through some of the biggest deals in the pipeline in January.

Don't forget you can watch the best tactical discussion and transfer talk every week on The Overlap Breakdown on YouTube.
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Get ready for the ultimate crossover as two podcasts collide in our biggest and best Overlap Quiz yet brought to you by Arne!

This year, it's the stars of Stick to Football Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright, Jill Scott, and Jamie Carragher facing off against The Good, The Bad, and The Football team of Paddy McGuinness, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, Ella Toone, and Shaun Wright-Phillips. All hosted by the fantastic Iain Stirling!

NB: Some rounds in the quiz are visual-based - so please do catch us on YouTube if you want the full quiz experience!

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00:00 Intro
07:55 - General Football Knowledge
43:04 - Observation Round
59:16 - Football Pictionary
01:06:23 - Pull-up Challenge
01:11:34 - Final Round
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On this Overlap Exclusive, brought to you by Sky Bet, we sit down with Micky van de Ven for an open conversation about his journey in football and life at Tottenham Hotspur.

Van de Ven looks back at where it all began, breaking into the game before earning a move to Wolfsburg, where his performances in the Bundesliga put him on the radar of Europe’s biggest clubs.

He then reflects on his move to Tottenham, joining under Ange Postecoglou and being part of a side that went on to lift the Europa League. Micky opens up on what that period meant to him, how he felt when Ange was dismissed, and how the squad responded to change.

The conversation turns to the present day, as he discusses life under Thomas Frank, the challenges of the current season and what the manager has brought to the group.

Finally, Micky looks ahead to the future, sharing his ambitions with the Netherlands as the countdown begins towards the World Cup next year.

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00:00 Intro
06:00 Early Football Memories
11:40 Playing Under Ange Postecoglou and Thomas Frank
21:19 Ange Postecoglou Sacking
22:35 Wolfsburg Career
30:00 Struggles and Growth at Wolfsburg
36:20 Joining Tottenham and Ambitions
41:20 Premier League Challenges and Future Goals
48:47 World Cup Hopes

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Welcome back to another episode of The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.

This week, legendary commentator Martin Tyler joins Jamie Carragher and some of the biggest fan channels in the country to look back on a career unlike any other, filled with unforgettable stories and iconic football moments.

We begin with the moment that defined an era: “AGUEROOOOOO!” Martin breaks down the most famous line of commentary in Premier League history, how it happened in real time and what the reaction has been ever since.

Martin also reflects on the phone call he once received from Sir Alex Ferguson, shares the lessons he learned throughout his journey in broadcasting and speaks passionately about his love for the game that shaped his life.

What do you think is the greatest commentary line of all time?

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00:00 Intro
02:32 The Aguero Goal & Career Highlights
21:15 Shot on Target
28:24 Commentary Styles and Techniques
31:18 Challenges of Commentary
43:33 Iconic Moments
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