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31:58No, he's talking about his performances from seasons ago. How about right now? Okay, now you're not scoring anymore. Why do you fucking track back? It's so boring. He doesn't need to do this as Earl Salah. Everyone knows how good he is. He's got way enough money in the bank to be petty like. He's like Ronaldo. You don't really know why he would do that. Salah's a bit of a... I don't understand. No, Ronaldo's even less. What do you mean? He's one of the greatest of all time. You don't need to say anything. him to try Ronaldo trying to prove that about himself but he has less to prove but also can I say when he did that at Man United he was still scoring for Man United yeah he was but Salah wasn't yeah I feel like do you know what I mean Ronaldo was still scoring and then he did that yeah then it's like more I just think I feel like this whole thing is a bit hypocritical actually because it's like him going on this whole tangent it's like him throwing his whole team under the bus that's what I don't like about it well it's not me well it's not me you know what I mean it's like It's like so absorbent of blame a little bit.

32:56Yeah, that's what I hate about it. Fair enough if you want to have a dig at the owners or the gaffer or whatever, but they're the lads you fucking get naked with and shower with every day. What? I think that Joe Gomez injury could be quite a bad miss for them. I don't know how long he's out for, but I think he's been one of the... He has been some. Since he's coming at right back, he's brought a bit of stability. Yeah, I agree. I agree. And look, we'll see. But you're talking about Burnley Boos, Tom. It was Boos. Burnley Boos. They're not happy with Parker. Parker did come out and say, I was listening to an interview on TalkSport yesterday saying they asked him, he said, they asked him about the fans booing and he went, well, fans have their opinion, I can understand it.

33:37And he goes, well, actually I can't understand it because four months ago, they were all chanting my name, having a big parade. Come second in the league. I like that. And then four months later, we've had a few bad results and I'm getting booed. He's like, I don't actually understand it. They are bad though. The thing is, They're not fighting against it. They're trying. You know what I mean? Oh, God. They're not a fucking lost dog. You're playing bad. They're fucking Burnley. Chances are they start up quite low, but at least they're fucking giving it a go. I mean, we said their most important player was Lyle Foster, was it, at the start of the season?

34:05I'll tell you what, Ugachuku looks good. Wait, is that... How does that... Comparatively to their players, to other teams, you shouldn't expect much from Burnley. Okay, so they have lost one, two, three, four, five. They've lost seven in a row. Their last win was Wolves. Not ideal, that. Yeah. But like, in Venice, apart from Wolves, they are the worst team in the league. Yeah, that is true. They just are. Well, actually, Wolves is a better team, objectively. No, but I mean, they'd be looking at Fulham at home, Palace at home, maybe the West Ham away, like, to get Summit. Yeah. And mate, the defence.

34:42Yeah, but like 3-2 against Fulham. Did you see the goals? Yeah, it's shit. I understand. I like Scott Parker is the problem. Why? I don't know, I like him. Friend of the show, actually. Nice. And Lewis Skelly. And then the next thing was. The defending for the first two Fulham goals is unforgivable. Yeah, Bassey has a free header from like two. And you have to remember. Oh my God, did he say? It's all right going on. It's a little old Burnley. Deutch managed to do it for them because there was stability at the back. Parker wants to play for some reason. Would you see Parker out then? What do we think?

35:11I don't really know. To be honest. Because I'm like, who the fuck? I'll be honest. I don't care. I don't think you can salvage them from going down there. And I was like, I don't know why. You can though. You can. We've just been saying how poor the bottom of the league is. West Ham looks shit. I know Forrest won the weekend, but they look shit like Leeds. I disagree. I feel like those three are all improving. I feel like that's probably where a lot of the fan frustration is. The fan frustration is them probably looking at Leeds and saying, well, we're not too far off them, and they're actually showing improvements.

35:43So that is probably where it's... The problem for Burnley is they're now just turning into a free win, which is a bit of an issue. I do agree to a certain extent as well. they'll be out of reach very quickly if like they get absolutely knocking that's what I mean this can get so much worse so quickly so I do understand Parvich but it's like Froger played well though fuck him he's fucking shit he was so bad he's so shit on the Fulham side Harry Wilson's got a purple patch player at the moment isn't he yeah I knew put him in my FPL Marco Silva said like a really nice quote about him saying how Pull it up, Jamie.

36:21He's got really cute. He's got really nice hair, great eyes. Just so sexy. He's just so fit. He's actually just a lovely footballer. Yeah, and he's left-footed, which makes him ten times better. He's also a lot sharper than I gave him credit for. He's got a lot more... Like... Oh! Accelerate. What the hell? I viewed him more of like... A Wobi style. No, Wobi's got a bit of zip. More like an Harvey Elliott. Got you. Okay. Where I think he's actually a bit more athletic than I thought. If you look at Harry Wilson's stats, when he first joined Fulham, he got 20 assists in the first season, 11 goals.

36:58That was in the championship. Yeah. And then he's sort of been around three to six goals, nine assists a couple of seasons ago. But last season, six goals, one assist. This season, five goals, three assists. But he's finally getting a run of games. Yeah. He's becoming a bit more... He's always been off the bench, hasn't he? A lot, I think. Did you see Bassey speaking to Iwobi about his run? Did you see his runny? Yeah. I've seen it. Bassi's fucking good. Have you not seen it, mate? Calvin Bassi's so funny, man. Mate, he's not seen it. When he chopped it, Ronaldo chopped it. He runs off the pitch.

37:27I've not seen it. He runs off the pitch, beats like two or three, and then just like... Oh, no, no, no, no. It's so good. Someone like a front bit. Someone cupped it. So funny. Bassi's pus-gust attempts or something. Mate, did you see a Wobi talking about it? No, I haven't seen him talking about it. He said, that ball might beat us to half, Connor. I love Calvin Bassi. I think he's so fucking funny. You know what? They've got a group of lads there at Fulham. Oh, yeah. You know, yeah. Full hair. You just said they do lose two of their better players. The entire squad is a friend of the show. Friend of the show?

37:53Really? It's all training a couple of weeks ago, yeah. Oh, really? Yeah, they're all training, yeah. Oh, fucking friends of the show. Friends of the show. Well, yeah, they use Chukwase, Iwobi. It's Bassey. Oh, they're all Nigerian? Yeah, yeah, yeah. Oh, yeah, so they might struggle a bit. They use a couple of solid ones, yeah. I really want to try that Nigerian food. Do you know when it's like the soft stuff and then you dip it? Oh a fufu Fufu I don't know what it is But it looks really interesting What's the soft one I don't know You like dip it in curry Yeah you dip it I don't know what fufu is though No it's soft Like mashed potato But stronger It's kind of Starchy It's kind of But it looks juicy as fuck I wouldn't be good Dipping it in the same pot though Give me some of that Have we We've discussed them all Yeah we've done the full works here You should do that Shall we do an updated Just a quick updated Top four and bottom three Based on what we've seen so far I can do if you want Project NBL Premier League review Going into the end of the year I think it's going to go Arsenal City Chelsea Villa Top 4 I would Oh what's that influence by I would copy you But change one Oh in that order you mean Yeah Okay got you I'm going to go I'm going to go City Arsenal Chelsea Villa I was about to say the same thing I think City as well But you told us It's wrapped up Arsenal won the league Yeah but I've seen the cracks But we've won the league so how can that now change because the plastering is cracking mate what happens if we end up winning the treble to be fair you won't actually I'm going different I'm going Arsenal no City Arsenal Chelsea Liverpool yeah I don't think Liverpool come back I don't think it's yeah I feel like Aston Villa can't sustain this Chelsea Liverpool yeah but mate they've got seven points on them it's nearly Christmas yeah it is I keep thinking it's early in the season I think it's just me to make me feel better self about I do I can see a world in which like City are above Arsenal at some point during the season If you go behind City, you've lost the title.

39:43Do you think that might help us? Nope. No. Fair enough. What do you think your pitch should be? Yeah, I just said Arsenal, City, Chelsea, Liverpool. I do think Liverpool find a bit of rhythm. They should do, really, with the players. You'd reckon, like... I said you'd reckon. I'm still confident. I'm still confident. Long way to go, but still. Regation. Regation. I'm going to go with Wolves, Burnley, Leeds, still. Fucking how'd you come up with that one? Hmm. I'm going to go with Wolves, Burnley. I don't want Leeds to get out, but I think they will. Fucking hell, it's going to be... I'm going to go Leeds.

40:19What? How do I come up with that one? I've got... I'm going to have a face. I think West Ham have Bowen. Wolves, Burnley, and then Forrest. Oh, that would be really catastrophic. Forrest ain't having to get out. One thing I will say... That would be good for you. One thing I will say about West Ham is... There you go, Dan. If Leeds played West Ham tomorrow, I'd have more faith in Leeds. I'm going to say Wolves Burnley. I'm saying West Ham. I don't think they can stay. I've got the money to spend. And if Callum Wilson gets injured, who you got up from... Oh, it's not a bad point. They have no money.

40:52Callum Wilson's injury pro. Thor Krug? Well, relegated. They've been being lost. No, he's going to be... Dark Horse. Fuck him. Him and Brozier can fuck off. You said he was signing the summer? Oh, I didn't. Did you actually? No, I said Dark Horse. Dark Horse. He's a stupid prick. Why is it Dark Horse? He's giggling along. You said the same thing. I think West Ham, man. I think Leeds have got, like, they'll get that momentum going. We're going to fight in them, mate. Mate, DCL is going to keep scoring. He's the best right in the league. I'm going to go West Ham. Calvert-Lewin, you're on the fucking plane, mate.

41:23We'll see you in America. We'll see you in America. Together. He might fucking get there. It's going to be him versus Welbeck. Oh, my God. At this moment in time. Yeah, it might be. Mate, Tony might need to make a move, by the way, to the Prem. Gary Neville says that all the time. At this moment in time. Yeah, but you literally watch everything he ever says ever. Genuine question for you is real quick. So like, Tony's situation at the moment is he's been told he's been arrested. He's not going to be on the plane if he's playing out in Saudi. He didn't get arrested. He left England straight away.

41:54Whatever. But if he comes on loan to England... He got arrested. Allegedly. If he comes on loan to England, he loses like 12 million because of taxes. 14. So would you trade that 14 million to go and loan to the Prem for a chance to play in the World Cup? No. And this is his last opportunity as well. But he's got a chance to play in the World Cup even out in Saudi. Even out in Saudi. I know, but you want to go to the World Cup, won't you? I think even out in Saudi's got a chance to go. 14 million pounds. I know, but last time he missed his chance, didn't he, and Wilson got in, and it was like...

42:21No, he played at the Euros. No, it was World Cup. I think he's got every chance he'll be there. Tony. Yeah, but even if Tony goes to the World Cup, he ain't seen the pitch. I know, but he'll be gone. He'll see a little bit. He'll have a look. He'll go train on it a little bit. I'd pay the 12 million, me. No, would you? Yeah, but you have to remember, he's made another 20 million on top of that. I still think Tony will go. It's actually not true. He's gone out there to make money. He's making 24 million out there, but if he wants to go back to England now, he'll pay taxes, which will be 12. He's only made 12 million.

42:54He'll be only, oh, poor Ivan. When he put over there for money, why would you come back and lose half? That's crazy. I just think he probably's hoped that Tuchel puts worth on the Saudi league but Tuchel's a wise man and knows that league is shit there's another man who's playing in that league who's going to carry Portugal all the way to the semifinals right okay moving swiftly on lads now because it's the end of the season aka end of the year is what I meant to say we're going to be doing our team of the season so far it's the end of the autumn season that is because it's December now so it's mid winter season winter not mid winter it's the start of winter is November winter.

43:34Winter's winter. Yeah. What? It's December, January, February. February's still winter. March, April, May is spring, isn't it? February's really cold, isn't it? March, April, May is spring. It's not Christmas anymore. I need to get a different one. Doesn't mean it's not winter. Yeah, but November, mate, it was like 15 degrees in November. We haven't even had any fucking snore. Climate change. Anyways, team season so far, lads. Who wants to go first? Oh, a lot of people want to go first. Rock, paper, scissors between you two, I think. Who? You mean Lou? Everyone. No, he's me. No, not you. You're not part of it.

44:09Right, I'm going to go. I'm going to go because I think mine's pretty basic. I haven't had any crazy shouts, so mine will be boring, I think. I've gone roofs in goal. I've gone with... Oh, I looked at that and I was like... Rhys James. You put James, didn't you? Yeah, and I was like... Yeah, it's one of them players. It's like Ollie Watkins. Yeah. It's not Watkins. It's Ollie Watkins. So I've got Rhys James, Mark Gaye, Gabriel, and Calafiore. And then I've gone with, I know it's a boring midfield, but they have just been the best three. Xhaka, Caicedo, Rice. And then up front, I've gone with Semenyo, Haaland, and Doku.

44:50Interesting. I like the Doku. He has played enough games. Doku's been so good. He was so good. I know, mate, I think, I don't need to come in. I think there's a few of these positions. I think the front, no, the wingers I think you could argue I think it also depends what formation you're playing as well yeah I was just about to say that I think the centre mids this year have been remarkably better than the wingers so I've actually played the formation yeah Sir Bozlai's unlucky not to be in there but Liverpool yeah but Liverpool have been so bad I don't think just because Sir Bozlai's been the best of the shit doesn't mean he hasn't been better than them three yeah I agree I do agree with that shall I go then go for it mate I have a 4-4-2 which obviously I've just stipulated because I think centre mids have been better than wingers 4-4-2 but four too narrow that's pretty beast or diamond that's what I've gone about I totally know I'm not going to agree with these ones I totally appreciate the roof shout but I do have Raya in goal no why is that crazy that's not crazy over Roofs I feel like Roofs has been amazing I feel like the surprise factor from Roofs as well Raya just is the best goal in the league he probably is the best but Roofs has been better than Raya for the expectations of the team you play this is what I mean that's what gives him the pick for me yeah I totally understand in terms of expectations but like it's a 50-50 between those two in my eye 6-7 or yeah go on then it's a 6-7 right back timber obviously what do you mean obviously Rhys James dog walked him the other week at Stanford Bridge what are you on about I mean we're arguing like the best defence in the league I've got to put the right back in it's not a crazy shout again I don't actually have either of your picks Gehi, Gabriel and then left side I've got Kukureya midfield four all centre mids Caicedo, Rice, Xhaka you want Kukureya left back?

46:37yeah he has been good Caicedo, Rice, Xhaka and then Phil Foden for my final one because he's been in the eight nice so I've done that and then up front I've got the two Harlan and Thiago the outright goal Thiago's so shit Thiago but he just has been good they're all penalties man I can't put a winger though he's got crap it's got to be two number nine yeah you can't like it this is a main argument all over again now what's your two tens? 2-10. Yeah, he's Chris Wood again. Yeah, but Chris Wood deserves it though. Chris Wood can't even get in the team. I think you called that by the way. I know.

47:06I call everything I just don't bring it up like you. I loved Chris Wood. He's shit. Is Xhaka in the attacking midfield? No, Foden. No, Foden. Right, mine's a little bit different. Quite similar to Tom's I guess. I've got roofs and goal as much as it pains me. Yeah, I mean, I don't mind. I did have Rye but I just think the surprise factor gets it. It was 100 % 50-50. Yeah. I put Munoz in with Gabriel and I'm actually throwing in, I know he's going to shout at me, but ciao. You said 27 defensive contributions when we got batted by someone. So that was good. Calafiore, and then Rice. FPL stats. That's crazy.

47:40That was an FPL. Yes, it is. That's FPL. It's literally only FPL stats. I thought he sent me foot mob thing. Yeah, but they count it for the game. I do. Rice, Xhaka and Foden. I feel harsh not putting Bruno in because he's actually had his best ever season with us. But we're Bruno. He's had his best season with us, yeah. You'll be all crap, Lewis. I know, that's why he's not in. Why is he not in the team? Bruno Fernandes would have been the better Bruno. Bruno G, this is a team of the season. By the way, he's not in the team. Also, surely in the pecking order, Karseda's above Bruno G anyway. Yeah, he's not in the team.

48:14I was just pointing out that Bruno G has had the best, I said this to you before, he's had his best individual season, but ultimately when it's tight with midfielders, the team's performance has to come into it and Newcastle are shit so why he's not in it's not tight though he has had a fantastic season it's not tight of Bruno G getting in this team in terms of individual seasons he's right up there you stipulate he could have nearly got in there doesn't make any sense of an individual performance yeah yeah but it doesn't make any sense when you have Bruno Fernandes and Kayseri to choose from to put in ahead of him anyway he's nowhere near it like he's he's third reserve he's had his he's had a great anyways let's not get lost on that but he is having his best season with us I don't know where That's fine.

48:54Yeah, there's an individual team. Calvert-Loon's probably having his best season at Leeds. Doesn't mean he's in there. Or is he? You just got mogged. Or is he? He's having his first season. No, he's not. And then Semenya, Haaland and Doku as well. Nice, man.

49:11In goal. I've got Roofs. Roofs! I actually was going to pick Raya, but I thought I just need Sunderland. Sunderland be class. Raya also has had one or two clangers. Do you know what goes on? Sunderland game. and I don't want to I thought I was disappointed with him for the Wolves goal I think he went too early for the cross Oh Hot tick Do you know what I think with Raya what goes under I think his shot stopping is phenomenal Even that shot from Chang as well Raya's class Unbelievable Raya's class Right back I have got Rhys James And then I've got Gahy Gabriel See Unbiased Gahy Gabriel and Calafiori are left back A midfield I've got a four diamond again I've got Jacqueline Rice I've got Phil Foden Yeah and I got Bruno Fernandes.

49:54Yeah, good shout. Second most goal contribution. He's been good, man. Goal and assist behind Haaland. And I got Haaland Tiago up front. Yeah. Well, fuck that. By the way, this whole Bruno Fernandes situation going on. Did you remember like we were talking about oh, he's playing deeper. He's not good. Oh, he's got a position. He's still fucking doing it. Yeah, he's calm. He was so good last night. That free kick was fucking class. I love it. I just love his attitude. He's changed his attitude, I think. He's a lot less ratty. He's been whining less. Yeah, but I think I just love his... He's what Erdogan should be in terms of give me the ball, I will win this game.

50:31I don't care if I fuck up. I don't care if I lose the ball. I'll take that. But I'll risk it for the reward. I just love his... He's got more experience than Erdogan. He's got what? More experience than Erdogan. Erdogan was in first teams when he was like 16. My point is, Bruno's old. Bruno's never won anything. He's been the man for Man United for many, many years. but I think he's I think he benefits from being like the most experienced player and that is his team but before his one thing was the attitude would let him down because he's a moaner he'll fucking moan but now he but that's commanding I think giving him the captain's armband actually enables him to be he's the biggest player he's now he knows he can't do that anymore he's now the leader yeah exactly it's leadership best game of the season though they almost got it at the end as well honestly last night was so good the United game on The darts was unreal Last night as well I was just like I don't know where to look By the way It was so good Can we talk about Fucking That Jordan Love Island Fuck off mate He's such a little weirdo It's all about me Fuck off And by the way If you want your brother to play By the way You weren't calling yourself Manu on Love Island You only start doing that You only start doing that Once he was fucking more famous Than you you little weirdo If you want him to play on the team How about you don't turn up And then stop saying Your bosses are a cunt which is essentially what it says because when Manu goes into training not only all the players going fucking hell your brother's a weirdo now the boss is going to be like well you're definitely not playing now dickhead I don't think his brother would have liked that not at all that was a weird move I think but he came on he did come on by the way came on still ends up posting pictures and puts it on his Instagram he just came on I think it doesn't look good does it with Manu with his words after as well he's fucking throwing all the young lads under the book He mentioned Collier.

52:24Collier's injured? No, no, no. He's saying Collier can't play for West Brom. He started to start and then he got injured. No, there's one who's, was it Amas or something? Harry Amas has been all right. He got player of the month. He posted up his things. It was like seven point whatever. But they all got told to take it down. Harry Amas has been one of the best left backs in the league. Do you think it's quite odd to do that? Just to call out your youngsters out on loan? Especially when it's nothing to do with them. they're asking questions about Mainu and he's gone well fucking fucking price of cheese is 20 quid what are you on about way too political I mean Amarimu was apparently referring to Sheffield Wednesday not playing well but even still it is just irrelevant what good is that calling out your players on loan what he's trying to get at is he was asking why is Mainu not playing and his point was he was trying to say that Obi Martin can't really play for the number 23's Collier can't play for West Brom and Amos whatever his point is when they were there and he played them they still we still weren't winning but now we're winning more and Manu's not playing so I'm right not to play him but it's just such a weird way to say it he should have just said that but also doesn't Kobe Manu he's levels above these guys in terms of what we've seen of him like he is in their different leagues he tried to use it yeah because yeah you're right he's levels above it he's not the same he's not an 18 year old just coming through?

53:48He's the man who's an established place. He's done in fucking England. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. You're right. In international competitions. Yeah, this guy's different. He needs to... I think he needs to... He's got to leave in Germany. Go Napoli, mate. Go Napoli. Oh, he'd be the best friend in the world. Yeah, yeah, yeah. They've already just won fucking prayer at the moment. Is there another way the board step in and say, Amorim, we're backing you all the way, but we're not letting him go because he is going to be unbelievable? No. Like, surely for the future of the club. No, but... Don't let him go.

54:13Yeah, but Amorim won't be told who to play and not to play. Manu's not going to stay if he's not playing. Yeah, it's only four. He's going to have to go in January. He has to go play it. They'll force a move in January. I think he's aged. Don't do it. Wait, he was linked with you. I would love him, but the problem is we're going to have to get... Well, if Willard goes to Palace, get Manu in on a six-month-one. He's linked. He's linked, yeah. Another ex-arsal player going to Palace. Shock. I'm not shocked. We do great, though. Our team going abroad. I don't think they'll give him to... another team in the I don't think they give them to us oh Napoli that's the way or Milan they're top of the league aren't they linking up with McTominay again it's a shame they were top by the way everyone who leaves Man United go on to have a class career it seems yeah but they do tend to just go yeah I know but the reason the reason the reason the reason why that happens is because usually people that go to Manchester United I told you McTominay was that guy like that's Man United pick good players they just don't know how to get to that yeah it's meant but they'd have a really good team if they just kept McTominay and Rashford no but they wouldn't be developing like they are now abroad would they that's the difference yeah no but the fact that it happens with Rashford it happens so instantly he was that player that's what I mean he was that player yeah I'd have a problem with my manager if they're getting rid of especially Rashford who is a proven talent and he leaves and he's instantly kicking on amazingly I'm like I'd rather Rashford than you realistically you know it's all like all these players do well because they're out the Man United limelight and all that lot.

55:43But surely going to Barcelona, you're in almost a bigger spotlight in Spain. Yes, it is stylistic as well. You know what I mean? No, because he's... Especially with, what's the paper? Marca or something. Yeah, somewhere like Marca or something. But the thing is, he won't be the main spotlight at Barca. He wasn't Man United, yeah. Well, even like Pedris are, you know, people that they've grown up at the club with. The local players always get it more, don't they? I think that's just... But Man United, again, I said this weeks ago, They're the best team in the league to watch. They remember. They can see chances and they score goals.

56:17They're great to watch. It's like during the game, even though they were 3-2 down, Neville was like, I don't actually feel too worried because of the way that we're playing. Even anything could happen by the end of the game. And they protected the record. The what? Man United have never lost. Oh, yeah. Never lost at home while they were leading at half-time since 1984. That's going to help. I remember the main... I can't remember the main comment. How mad is that considering how shit they've been? it really is the theatre of dreams that's a great segue actually Tom into our next segment where we're going to be ranking our top 10 most improved players this season because there is I think there's maybe a player might not have could be in there I don't mind this because you get to put in some players who don't usually make lists I went last in the last thing can I go first yeah man do you mind we could go back we could go back throwback there's a couple players like because I don't really like I didn't watch the championship last year so it's a bit difficult to pick players who have improved.

57:14You may have a bit more knowledge on that one. I don't have any players you've come up. I've got one player who's been transferred in. I've mostly done mine off the basis of seeing them in the Premier League and have them linked on from previous season. Myself also. Same apart from one player. Okay. I wish I actually did know that. This is a very complimentary section anyway. We're basically saying that you're doing better. Yeah, you're doing great guys. You're all new friends of the show. It's not patronising. We're saying you're playing well. Actually, I mean, I have friends of the show in mind.

57:40So do I Actually Coming in at 10 He's a friend of the show A very good friend of the show Now you might disagree with this But let me hear Hear my reasoning for it I've got Declan Rice in 10 Oh fuck off Because I think the level The level he's Gone up to this year He's now become Essentially Leader He did it in West Ham as well though I think he's gone up another level That's a stinker next I hear you Declan Rice I think he's gone up another level But how many Next Harland If you think that Well No no Is that the reason why he's so low? Because putting him any higher is just like, mate. Morson Prue player, no offence.

58:17Like the only awards I ever won at a football presentation was Morson Prue player. It's for the shit players, really. Let's be honest. You can't give a... Honestly, if you're a top-call scorer... These are for the people that you've misconstrued as being, yeah, and they're actually, okay, you're actually pretty good. Oh, I haven't... Well, no, he's most... Last season, Declan Royce. They didn't do very good. Declan Royce was in the team of the year, wasn't he? Yeah. He's one of the best revealers in the world. but he's still that. If Arsenal win he's got a Ballon d 'Or shout. You were screaming about his three kicks against Madrid last year.

58:48He got man of the match in both games against Madrid. I see what you're saying and I knew it made stress. Can you understand what I'm trying to do? I understand a little bit because you want to give him credit for how much you think he has improved. We want to just give him credit for him in the team of the season so far. You called him world class last season so I don't even think he's kicked on from him I'm not even joking this is he's the best favourite in the world that's what I'm saying what I'm thinking is like what you do all the time right but if Arsenal say that we want to win the league and the World Cup Declan Rice is part of winning the Ballon d 'Or you could have said that last year I've never said that last year if Arsenal would have won the double last year he might have had shouts for that what you're on about by the way my thing of what they might go on to do I had the idea of you trying to give him credit but I think the worst possible And the thing of saying What he might go on to do Doesn't work here Because it literally says So far You signed him 400 million We all knew how good he was He's not worth 200 million Okay you see You understand a little bit I do get it Because you want to give him credit I'll move on to number 9 Shall I It can't get worse can it It can I've got Matty Cash in number 9 That's low He's cemented He's been amazing He's been phenomenal I thought he was gone I think he's going to leave You actually said they had to sell it.

1:00:10Yeah. You said they should have sold it. My order was... Yeah, that's in the league. I basically... I had all my names and I was like, fuck it, let's order these. How do you always manage to have stinkers? I forgot about cash, so I've had a stinker. What? Yeah, I've had a fucker. He's been unreal. I've had a shit one there. In eight, Pedro Neto. They were playing Ezri Concer again. Pedro Neto in number eight. He's got a consistent run of games. I don't mind that. Last year, he had, I think, 11 GA. I nearly had Neto. Oh, 14 GA. 14 goals since last year he's on 11 already but he's getting consistent he stayed injury free that's a good one you don't have to keep defending we're saying it's that's fine 7 I thought this guy was fucking washed he's fat and shit I got Casemiro I got him in my that's not bad I got him in my I thought he was done leave the smart people I thought I left him you know what happened he kind of went when he came he was like fucking hell he's revolutionised the club here season after I thought he was this guy's a 45 year old man and this season Mate, you know, he still starts with Brazil.

1:01:09Yeah. Have you seen Brazil's squad, though? No wonder he starts. True, but no, I like that. It's a good shout. In six, I think he's become one of, if not, he's definitely been their best player this season, Zoboslai. He's stepped up compared to last season. Last season, he was all right. I don't... I first signed him. Everyone was raving about it. No, last season... Remember last season, he was like, all right. He wasn't a stand-up player. This season, a stand-up player. Who's been Liverpool's best player this year? Zoboslai. Yeah, but is that not because everyone else has dropped? because his level was still pretty high.

1:01:38I think that's a bit harsh just to say because he's dropped. He's been phenomenal. I didn't pick him because his level was already too high. I'm saying... He's been a diamond in the rough. That's exactly what I'm saying. But he's also been very good. But Liverpool's level has dropped showcasing how good he is. I think that's a bit harsh on Sir Bosley. He has been very good. I agree. Last season he was just a bit... Yeah, I see your point. It's still too close to the deck of the rising for me. No, not at all. I think he's still too high standard. No. In five I've got Manny Mace Great friend of the show He's got himself He's back He's starting every game He's back Did you see him Recently Have you seen him recently He's playing brilliantly Why are you looking at me like that He's fucking back He's back He's back Last year he was injured Couldn't get in the team I wouldn't have him He's playing good So compared to last year When he injured Couldn't get in the team Now he's starting every game And scoring And assisting How's that not improving You thought he was done Because I've always thought Mason Mance pretty good It's not He's starting for Manny Mace But last year he wasn't starting Or he was injured No, yeah, it's a fair, huge improvement.

1:02:38Now he's playing way good. I just don't think he's been that good. I think you don't watch Man United. No, I don't. Yeah, yeah, yeah. You watch more football than me. I actually do. And that's how I know Mason Matt's been brilliant for Man United. Well, you don't think he's been good for Man United recently? I think he's been all right. It's a huge improvement of where, like, my opinion of was. Yeah, but he's gone from absolute dog shit. Have you got him in your list? Yes. He's gone from absolute dog shit to, like, yeah, decent. Keep going. That's a big improvement. Keep going, keep going. Yeah, true.

1:03:02He deserves a shot. Keep going. Yeah, he fucking does. Not that hot either. Anyone know him? He's not more improved than Matt. He's not five places better. We like you. He's a very good guy. In four, I've got your man Chau. Couldn't get in the AC Milan team last year and you've proved me wrong. Okay, cool. I mean, AC Milan didn't give him... He said he was really in class. Yeah, I've not in class. He literally played like 22 games last year. He couldn't get in the AC Milan team. You took a gamble on him and it paid off. The word from their fans was he was really inconsistent and he has been consistent for us, I guess.

1:03:33In three, I know he was injured last year, but I think that's still an improvement to go from injured all last year to scoring those goals. Thiago. I have him. I just think three's really high.

1:03:47He didn't play. He's one of the best strikers in the league. No one expected that. Even when he signed for him, no one expected that. Yeah, they did. They signed him for like 30 million. But the reason why I don't think... He's one of the best strikers in the league for 30 million. He's not one of the best strikers in the league. He's fucking gash. he quite literally is one of the best the reason why I don't think it's necessarily fair to put him that high because we never actually saw him play what's he improved from? scoring goals scoring goals and playing football he has scores more goals now did you think Tom did you think he'd be one of the best strikers in the league to be honest I still don't think he is how do you judge a good striker I have no idea I have no idea I have him to answer your question I have no idea because I've never watched him play.

1:04:31So I don't know he's improved. Yeah. How's he improved? That would be my argument as well. How many goals do you have at this point last year? Zero. Being silly. I don't think it's a silly start at all. My argument from being so high is just because he's not injured anymore. Even from the start of the season, mate, he's improved. Start of this season. Does he get better every game? Yeah. He's going to be starting number nine for Brazil in the World Cup. No, he's not. He could. He won't. Who's his competition? Richarlison, Jal Pedro. He could. he won't start over them how much do you want to bet on that?

1:05:04yeah you're really confident 20 quid even Igor Jesus will be ahead of him I think for Brazil no he won't he's my one isn't he? yeah big up Igor final shot they're both called Igor Jesus in two I've got Chalaba he's now cemented that centre half spot he's keeping players out of the team who are meant to be better than him and he's been one of the best centre halves this season who's he keeping out of the team who's better than him? I can tell him to go name for him? Yeah. One sec. I mean, he's keeping up a lot of injuries. I think Fafana. No, he plays with Fafana. He's very great. He plays with Fafana.

1:05:39Let's have a look. He's keeping up. Badi Ashil. They're the partnership. Tosin. Yeah, he's crap. Levi Colwell. He's injured. Colwell's injured. Well, my point is still valid. Chalipa. No, it's not. It's actually not. I've just disproved it. I agree with you, but your logic's not good. Chalipa played 26 matches. No, 19 matches last season. Yeah, because he was on loan at Palace for half. Yeah. He's one of Palace's best players and then Chelsea recalled him. That's why they're recording to do that good. This season he's gone up a level. Do you not think he's going to agree? I agree he's improved.

1:06:08I agree. I don't think he's the second most improved player in the league. We all see it's different performing in a bigger team. Some of the names you missed out is crazy. Is it? Compared to I think they played last year to now they're so named. Bearing in mind Chelsea recalled him for how well he was. Chelsea's best son at heart. By the way. I don't disagree with that. He was last year. Really? Him and Cole. Yeah. Yeah, that's why he got recalled from Palace, wasn't it? Because he was amazing at Palace. I don't think it's a worthy shout to shout at me for. Oh, God. In number one, I've got Tuesday Hall.

1:06:37Friend of the Shore. Yeah. Tuesday Hall's a great shout. I wouldn't have been that high, but... He's gone up another level. Oh, I would. Right. Mate, I feel a bit... Well, you've got loads missing, so I'll go. Oh, no, no, no. I've got one. I've got good stuff here. I've got some good shit right now. I thought that was pretty fucking good. Chalabra's second's crazy. Tenth, I've got Mason Mount, friend of the Shore. Friend of the Shore. Ninth, I have Mourinho. Well, he's Arsenal's best striker. Stepped up to the plate. He's doing it last season as well. Hasn't he just done it since he's been good?

1:07:04Doing it even more. Doing it even more now. Fair enough. Even more. Fair enough. Interesting how your brain works. Eighth, Shalaba. Love that shout. Thank you. Thank you. I actually love the position you have him as well. That's a great position to have put in. Oh. Seventh, I've got a friend of the show, Harry Wilson. Yes. Oh, nice. Great shout. Hello, Harry. Is he not He's always been this good though Isn't he You could say that We've just gone through His stats He's never done Done it like this ever You could say that about The likes of Jusby Hall as well though Like when he was back at Leicester Yeah We're talking about last season though Yeah but No no but Alright then But okay Last season You got it up Wilson got what Six goals or something And also Jusby Hall was behind Palmer So it's not really fair is it Yeah go ahead I love this next pick Big up Big up the England's future Starting striker DCL Yes I forgot that then Honestly everyone wrote him off I've got him high We all wrote him off Maybe he should be higher Yeah I think he should be way higher I may be prepared for it To fall off the rails a little bit We've called him the worst strike In the Premier League Is he not reasonably biased?

1:08:10No we all said If he's been good for Leeds That's what most improved is It's recently biased No he was always in the right area I'm just asking He's learnt how to finish And now he's going to win the Ballon d 'Or Do you remember It was only like a month or so ago We were like Fuck now we get so many chances And now he's turned it around He's improved Who would have thought In the last months most improved player. How old is he? Like 29, 30? I don't know. At this age, he just randomly remembered how to finish. Yeah. I like it a lot. Fifth. This one, I don't agree with it myself, actually, but he is written.

1:08:38No, he has improved. Elliot Anderson, I put fifth. I think I put him up a bit too high because he was at high levels last year. I totally get that one. I think a lot of it for this season, we didn't specify Premier League here, technically. I'm not England. I totally get the inclusion, but you gave him team of the season prediction two years he's been just as good as he was last year yeah I've just thought that as I was reading it that's terrible I think I could have put him like ninth no I don't think he's in there that's like Royce he's the same level yeah maybe yeah that's probably right England he's improved he got in the England team from last season's performances what are you on about and he's improved this year oh I think that's think on that yeah think on that one you were just saying this list is meant you were saying this list is meant to be for the shit ones yeah Stars for England?

1:09:27People you thought were shit. Because he's improved. Also, that's interesting. Yeah, that's a good point. He's improved. This is basically a list of people that you thought might have been shit but are better. No, he said that. No, I don't think that. I don't think that. I don't think that. They're the top level. So there's room for improvement. He's top level, you're on about. No, because he's improved. You agreed with him a second ago until he piped up. He's agreed. No, no, no. I'm actually about to say a point that kind of validates it. He said two seasons ago that Eli Anderson was going to be in the team of the season.

1:09:52So you already kind of... You already kind of knew that he was going to become... Newcastle fans knew he was going to be this level, but now he is this level, so he's improved. Got you. I think I got through with that. Fourth, I got... I thought this guy was just a fucking jack-of-potato, but he's actually pretty good. We have Casemiro. Yeah. I wish I had him in, to be fair. Honestly, I feel like most people in football deserve an apology to that guy. He never stopped trying, man. He never gave up. He could have easily went to Saudi and thought, I am shit. In fairness, he's obviously not as shit as people, that runner form.

1:10:29He has got better, but he's still not great. Yeah, he's not great, but I thought he was poo. Yeah, but even the year before, he's not amazing. But we're not doing that. No, but he hasn't been amazing this year. He's been decent. The system doesn't help him. I don't think he realised how bad I thought he was in my head, though. I just thought he was fucking useless. Third, Drewsby Hall, friend of the show. Drewsby Hall. Second, I've got Dokku. Yeah, good shot. He has toned in the consistency this season. That's a good one, though. And first, Mr. Big Legs, Jack Grealish. Oh. What? I mean, I wouldn't have put him first.

1:11:09I think, mate, from where he was last year, not getting that proper run of games. I remember he was under so much scrutiny. Now he's just playing happy, playing free, class. If he learns how to score goals, he'll be good. The most improved player in the Premier League. I think from if you go no because most improve is always from the season prior last season to this season it is a completely different player it is like he's back to what Jack Relish is okay isn't he injured nice he's injured yeah yeah shall I do my 10 yeah 10 I have Igor Thiago Igor just because of the injury I didn't know if he was actually going to be any good so how can he be improved have you done how good he was I think there's there's reason to mention him but I'm not going to put him high Do you see what I mean?

1:11:55I just don't understand how that's improved if you didn't know the level before. The best strikers in the league. He's got 11 goals. But he, if you would have watched him play before the injury, you might have gone, he could be the best striker in the league. Nah, but you didn't. He played like 30 or so minutes towards the end of each game. And I don't know, you know, he actually played eight games last year in the Premier League, Tom. Oh, you've just been shorn up, lad. And do you remember how he played in those games? Not very well. Didn't score. Didn't assist. Didn't score, didn't assist. Fucking hell, Their game's pretty bad, that.

1:12:23Compared to this season. Number nine, I've got Mats Weaver from Brighton. I obviously didn't know how good he was last year, and I think he's actually developed a little bit since. Such a rogue one. Yeah. That's very rogue. Rogue-y conca. I think he's been great this year. Yeah, he has, but I didn't know if he was any good. Well, that's the thing, isn't it? But he's not, though. It's actually the opposite. No, I've watched him. I didn't think he was necessarily too good, but this year he's been brilliant for Brighton. No, no, no. That's more like underrated. then most improved is he has improved he's way better this year fair enough that's not how you you you're describing it though four assists one guy in 25 games last year for Brighton I think it's decent yeah he's been one of Brighton's best players this year I don't think that's I think it's a fair shout go for it mate eight I've got Chalabur where's he from Netherlands Dutch Weefa seven I've got Robert Sanchez I can't believe no one's mentioned him yeah I think that was pretty I thought he was shit as well yeah he's been I thought he was poo poo Six Lenny Yorow What are you shaking your head?

1:13:26Six I've got Lenny Yorow Yenny Laurel Yenny Yorow Yenny Laurel They've been way better Lenny and Karl Yorow's been good since he's come in You don't think he's Kicked on since last season? I think he's I don't really have I mean I don't I don't think you're allowed to say Any player Sorry yeah that's fine I stand out But it's just my opinion The Oracle hasn't spoken yet Five Yacouba Minta I think he's actually kicked on He was always way better I'm so fucking pissed Can I say no? Fucking So Get Elliot Anderson and Minta out For fucking Alanga and Ramsey in Fuck my arse Pardon? That's what FFP does Oh here we go We can't fucking spend Fucking shit Mate he's class 180 million pounds I know it doesn't make sense It doesn't make sense Yeah Four Matty Cash Three Only on the basis of like When we've watched him Is he good?

1:14:16But he actually is kind of good now Delete I think that's I think he's definitely a shout out. Most impressive. I still feel like I just thought delete from last year to delete this year. He was memed last year. I just think he's just the same guy. I don't think he is. I think he's way better. Second, Matias Nunes. Yes, thank you. I think that's just hardly no one mentioned him. He's been unreal. Total shoo-in. He's been amazing. And then first. He's also cemented that right back spot in City. Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Get in there, son. Get on the plane, son. I'm fucking asking for him. Win us the World Cup.

1:14:50DCO number one. He's coming. I do think one is high. No, fuck him. He's going to win us the World Cup. He's had a great month. There's going to be a picture of him. That's what I'm saying. But he has improved a lot. This month. This month. He's chalk and cheese. Mate, we were talking about him being the worst striker in the Premier League. Yeah, three weeks ago. And now look at him. Most improved. Season's most improved player. Yeah. He is. They got him on a free Because they needed goals He's fucking scoring Do you see my point of saying You're looking at a three week Yeah but it was huge change Most improved has to be Some sort of recent success We're talking about how He couldn't finish a fucking Yeah but what's he doing Three weeks ago No but Theo is right Three weeks ago We were saying He's still shit Now how about this Last year we couldn't finish And now there's conversations About him being on the plane No there's not He's going on the plane No there's not He's on the fucking plane let's go who's going man I can't wait I'm going to get Iglitcho with Calvert-Lewin on the back you've all mentioned all of mine other than one there's one standout that I think you've missed the most obvious one who will it be it's so obvious who will it be it's not that obvious I don't know I've gone 10th Wilson 9th Grealish 8th I've gone Calafiori Calafiori I think Calafiori has been a fucking sensational this year And I know he had injuries last year, but it...

1:16:15He's pulled you on the rise thing. It's the same thing. Yeah, Calafiore... It's the same thing as the injury thing. That is not the same. It's the same as the injury thing. Since Calafiore... He's a great player. When Calafiore came in originally, I know he's having knocks on that. He wasn't a guaranteed starter for Arsenal. He was a centre-half. Exactly. And now he's one of the best left-backs in the league. That, to me, that's an improvement. You've seen the quality. Also, he's getting kicked out of the team, didn't he? I'm not saying he's the most improved player. Have you not seen the quality that he has?

1:16:43Like the goal he scored against Man City last season, like he's clearly an element. I saw Spurs, but now I think, other than Cuccarelli, he's the best left back in the league. And he's just an half. Exactly. I think that's a valid shout for eighth. He wouldn't be playing if Lewis Skelly hadn't been out of favour. See, but that's my point. Look, we all went into this season thinking Lewis Skelly's nailed on. He's going to play for England. He's Arsenal starting his left back. Now it's Calafiore, the best defence in Europe or in the league. No, but you just had a go at some of mine, so I thought I'd do it better.

1:17:12But I can defend mine better. 7th DCL. Too low. Too low. It's not too low, is it? He's on the plane. Captain us to the World Cup, DCL. I fucking know. It's like anyone that has a purple patch is our most improved player. Thiago. He played well for free. He's done it all season. It's not a purple patch. DCL's done it all season. He's just started finishing. Yeah. That is a great point limit. He couldn't finish last year either. Yeah. So, hell. Seek for I've gone, Jews Brewer. Friend of the shop. fifth Doku, fourth Sanchez. I mean, mate, he couldn't fucking, everyone was saying they need a new goal.

1:17:46He's actually been good. Is he good though? Well, clearly, I mean, you don't think he's been good this season? Hasn't he got the most clean sheets in the league? Sanchez has had a good, I'm pretty sure he's top. No, he has been good this season. Compared to how bad he was last year. He's got an agenda against the Rhys. I thought he needed to get another teamer. They were going to sign my nan. Other than the, pardon, other than the, the Howler United, I think he's been good. Third, I've got Foden No this is a thing Phil Foden Was shocking last season I understand But I didn't put him in Because it's Foden I originally had Foden first I understand what you said But I didn't put him in Because it's Theo No he was He was so bad last season Was that his season When he had like an off season Because of like Euros He had the player of the year Then he had the shocking Euros Then the shocking season last year And now he's back to his level I was going to put him in I just thought He's improved I just thought I couldn't do it Because I'm like It's fucking Foden Admittedly, he's gone from like this, up, down, and then...

1:18:43Yeah, that's what I mean. But I'm going from the down part. It's the same as the Casemiro logic. Yes. Casemiro was good two seasons ago. That's what I was going to use if he had a go. Crazy. No, I was so close to put him in. His bad season last year. He's 10 goals, 5 assists. He was bad. He was like, well, he's already beaten it. That's his standard. That's his bad season. He's literally already beaten it. It's hard. The biggest curse for him, or I suppose it's a benefit now, is he had KDB. He's basically taking KDB's position this season, hasn't he? he's the 8th also Pep's trusting him to play every game he's played every game do you know what I think a part of it is last year was the first year because KDB obviously he didn't play every week did he last year was the first year he had to be that main guy and I think he struggled with that and now he's used to it second I've put Matty Cash pains me to say but I thought he was done at Villa and then first I've got Matthias Nunes I just think I can't believe they signed him and he's now their number one choice right back playing well I can't believe that comments Pep made about him originally and like...

1:19:41He said he was shit. I didn't realise how... Yeah, he basically said he's shit. Yeah, he said he's not mo... His first touch ain't good enough. He's immobile. Yeah. He's just nasty. It's horrible. And with... Obviously, he's now... It's not even his natural position and other than... If it weren't for two of the best right-backs in the world, James and Timber... I think people would be saying he's the best right-back in the Prem, but... It shows what Pep can do to a player. Yeah, my top two are right-backs. See I think Nunes deserves a little shot well I think he's been the most improved from last year Right well Reeves List wins because he has DCL first Thanks mate Wait what did you have first?

1:20:17Grealish So why didn't you put DCL first? Grealish has better calves Nice mate Well make sure you Go on ahead I was going to say you know when I immediately read that segment I put DCL number one straight away I'm so excited for him to win the World Cup I just don't agree I agree with you I agree with Theo If he makes it to the World Cup Guys, would you be surprised If DCL now goes on And doesn't score for the rest of the season No, he's going to make it to the World Cup Do you know what I mean? He's in the floor He's in the floor state now, man It's crazy This is it I want to sign him This is the new improved We could have won by three I'm all for your heart for him Also, he did miss a penalty as well Was it last week?

1:20:55Nah, don't worry about that, man Did he? Yeah, against Nah, I don't remember Who did you miss a penalty against? He's also got Play-Doh hamstrings He's scored a penalty against City Don't put that into the world Take it back No, I take it back I can be the best player in the league. He's on the plane. He might be on the plane. Oh no, yeah, he scored one, not missed one. Yeah, against City. Scored against City. Did he not miss one against Chelsea? He might be on the plane. All he does is score there. He scored against Chelsea. No, I'm not. He was a tap in one. He's the best striker in the league.

1:21:17What? It was. He was like a... Look at the... He's going to win fucking player of the month, mate. He's going to get the Ballon d 'Or. He's going to win... Oh my God. He's going to win December player of the month. He's going to lead to the Champions League. I think Haaland's still got more goals this month than him. Yeah, but that doesn't matter. It's a different standard, man. I fucking love him, mate. DCL and that Man City team is getting at least five. We should have signed him, man. Would he score eight goals up front for Man City? Do you think you'd score more goals than DCL up front for Man City?

1:21:45Yeah. Fuck off. Do you think DCL would score more goals for Arsenal than Jokorez? Yes. Yes? In this moment in time. How many has Jokor... Oh, my God. No. I'm dead changed now. No, this new improved... And you had a go at me for putting him 10th worth signing. This new improved win. And now you're saying DCL's better. He's already scored more in the Prem for Leeds, hasn't he? Yeah, I think so. In the Prem. I'm saying this new improved Cavalier in V2. This is him. He's finally reached his potential. DCL.2, bro. Mate, I love him. Oh, what a guy, man. He's been 60 million for him and Jan. Fox ran last.

1:22:23Oh, my God. Mate, you are not working this laptop well. They have the same Four goals each It's a no-brainer That you would have more If he hasn't He hasn't seen him at Leeds In the last three weeks I've spread the goals Throughout the team What's DCL's celebration? Oh no That Cavaloon has more He's got five Yes Get off the plane Get off We can't We can't take Jokras On the plane anymore And he's only 28 He's still 28 He's not finished He's only 28 Oh my god He's going to Only He's going to captain us To the next Is he actually 27 Jokras God you actually signed him and he's prime as well. He's fucking...

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