Episode 133 - Pep’s Weirdest Man City Yet + Liverpool lose 4 Straight

Patrick and Ted break down a wild football weekend as Manchester United hand Liverpool a fourth straight loss. They discuss Amorim’s direct tactics, Liverpool’s strange midfield balance, and why both teams are flawed but intriguing. Then it’s Manchester City and the “jazz” version of Erling Haaland, Arsenal’s quiet dominance, and a deep dive into Serie A’s ridiculous title race featuring Milan’s defense, Roma’s Gasparini reset, and Inter’s early control. Plus: Championship betting, set-piece obsession, and Sean Dyche’s unexpected Premier League comeback. Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:13 – Crystal Palace chaos and Mateta’s 11-shot performance 03:52 – Liverpool vs Manchester United 05:07 – Why United deserve more credit 06:48 – Liverpool’s possession drop and loss of control 08:32 – Why Liverpool’s structure feels off this season 10:20 – How unsettled teams struggle early in the year 12:49 – The chaos merchants: Bournemouth and Palace 13:15 – Why United’s midfield still doesn’t work 14:03 – Cunha’s impact and late-game control 15:31 – United’s attack looks better, defense still shaky 15:52 – What United’s next fixtures might reveal 16:22 – Maguire’s winning goal and set-piece detail 18:23 – Why set pieces are football’s biggest edge 19:11 – Premier League’s NFL-style coaching evolution 21:29 – Cross-sport learning and smarter coaching structures 22:43 – Arteta’s development and how he learned to adapt 24:15 – Ange out at Forest, Dyche 26:11 – Brazilians, Wood, and Sean Dyche 26:43 – The logic behind hiring a survival specialist 27:11 – How long should clubs wait before firing a manager? 28:34 – Checking in on Manchester City and Haaland’s “jazz football” 30:42 – Haaland’s strange movements and finishing patterns 31:41 – City’s attack, Arsenal’s rise, and the title picture 32:39 – Arsenal’s evolving system and player leaps 34:23 – Arteta’s tactical flexibility and fullback freedom 35:43 – Arsenal’s depth, structure, and defensive record 37:01 – Championship talk and betting update 39:11 – Why the Championship is Ted’s favorite league to bet 40:53 – Coventry’s dominance and historic numbers 42:32 – Serie A’s title race: pure chaos and quality 43:53 – Allegri’s Milan lead and Juve’s collapse 44:59 – The messy brilliance of Serie A 2025 45:56 – Inter’s dominance and Roma’s Gasparini era 47:47 – Milan’s defensive masterclass and Modric’s influence 48:55 – Pulisic, Liao, and Milan’s front-line balance 50:34 – De Bruyne’s Napoli renaissance 50:56 – Inter still the favorites — but it’s far from over 52:31 – Final thanks and upcoming content #manchesterunited #liverpool #manchestercity #premierleague #epl #seriea #acmilan #juventus #intermilan #seandyche #arneslot #pepguardiola #haaland #foryou #fyp #football #soccer