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We start with Lisandro Martínez's criticism of Manchester United's hierarchy after the defeat at Atlético Madrid, and ask whether he was right on the substance, wrong on the method, or both. From there we look at a Champions League matchday that broke the record for goals in a single day, and at Chelsea's first clean sheet of the season, which ended a 22-game run without one. We then turn to Arsenal, who keep winning without looking fully convincing, and finish by making the case that Manchester United are currently the worst team in the league. https://linktr.ee/BodegaBabies

We open with the weekend's football: Arsenal against Leeds, Chelsea against Bournemouth, and a brief look at United and Spurs. From there we turn to the story dominating the week, with Manchester City found guilty on 114 of the 115 charges against them. We cover the government's reaction, the FA's statement on the integrity of the game, and the bigger question underneath it all: does reaching the top of modern football require bending or breaking the rules? We close with what is happening between Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal, after Ronaldo left the national team's camp amid reports of a rift with the coach. https://linktr.ee/BodegaBabies

This episode opens with the Bodega Babies monthly awards — Player, Manager, Breakout, Goal, Save, Flop and Team of the Month, along with Young Player of the Month, a category that feels particularly relevant given how many teenagers are breaking into first teams right now. That leads into a wider conversation about why clubs are trusting 16 and 17-year-olds with first-team football earlier than ever, and whether that's good for the game. From there we ask whether money has fundamentally changed football, look at Manchester City's reported 115 charges verdict and what it could mean for the club going forward, question who actually holds power in football between FIFA, UEFA, leagues and clubs, and close by asking whether the modern calendar has simply become too crowded. Listen here 👉 https://linktr.ee/BodegaBabies

It's been a rough week in the league. Chelsea and Arsenal both lost 3-0 in their respective games, and we break down what went wrong for each. Manchester United are out of the Carabao Cup again, continuing a frustrating pattern, and on top of that, JJ Gabriel is reportedly in Barcelona for talks about a possible exit. With results like this across the board, we figured the only sensible move was to talk about Spurs — because at this point, it's getting bad everywhere. https://linktr.ee/BodegaBabies

Champions League Gameweek 1 is done, and we're breaking down what stood out. From there we debate a classic football claim — does defence really win you leagues, or is that outdated thinking? We also run through our Ballon d'Or picks for this season and ask the big question hanging over Old Trafford: can Michael Carrick actually deliver trophies at Manchester United now that he's in permanent charge? https://linktr.ee/BodegaBabies

We open with a quick round of Who's On Your Head — a player's name goes on a piece of paper, gets stuck to the other host's forehead, and it's yes-or-no questions only until someone figures out who they are. From there we run through the weekend's biggest results and talk about what they actually revealed about the state of the league. The main conversation this week centers on Ismaila Sarr's failed move to Liverpool — his agent, Diomansy Kamara, said African players "deserve respect" and are too often treated as a "commodity." We get into whether he was wrong to bring race into the discussion, or whether that's exactly the conversation football needs to have. https://linktr.ee/BodegaBabies

This week's episode kicks off with our favourite game: Who's On Your Head. We each secretly write down a player's name, stick it to the other host's forehead without them seeing it, and then take turns asking yes-or-no questions to figure out who we are — no direct guesses allowed until you've actually earned it through the questions. From there we get into the football: Chelsea have finally landed a front of shirt sponsor after a long wait, and we break down the deal. We round up the transfer window as a whole, make the case for why Arsenal still need one more superstar signing, and preview a tricky Monday night clash — can Aston Villa actually beat Arsenal?

This week we're deep in the docs — the new Jose Mourinho Netflix documentary and the Pep Guardiola Prime documentary both get broken down, and we can't help but put the two side by side. From there we shift to the pitch: is Arsenal's defence genuinely the best in Europe right now, or is it still early days? We also get into the Chelsea ownership situation and what it could mean going forward, plus a look at Manchester United's midfield rebuild and whether the new pieces actually fix last season's problems. We close it out with a full round-up of the weekend's fixtures and our early reads on the table. https://linktr.ee/BodegaBabies

Season 3 is here, and we're kicking it off before a ball's even been kicked. In this episode, we look back at our summer, break down the growing hype around the 2026 World Cup, and dig into a transfer window that's already spending like there's no tomorrow — who's buying big, and who's actually buying smart. We check in on pre-season form for our own clubs, throw out our early picks for the league winner, and go around the table for bold predictions we're happy to be held to later in the season. We also talk through our Fantasy Premier League plans heading into the new campaign — and finally, we settle a bet that's been sitting for months. One of us is about to lose, and the forfeit gets announced live. New season. Same voice. Let's go. https://linktr.ee/BodegaBabies

Yeah… so… Arsenal F.C. won the league. Do we HAVE to mention it? 😭 On the Season Finale of The Bodega Babies Podcast, we wrap up another chaotic Premier League season the only way we know how: with awards, arguments, football trauma, and a little bit of denial. We hand out our: 🏆 Player of the Season 🌟 Young Player of the Season 🔥 Most Impactful Player 👔 Manager of the Season Then we talk relegation. The teams that went down, the reasons why, and which clubs should genuinely be embarrassed with themselves 😭 We also reflect on the biggest moments, biggest surprises, funniest football nonsense, and what this season will actually be remembered for. One final football conversation before the curtain closes. Thank you for riding with us this season ❤️ 🎧 Listen now

Another season, another trophy for Manchester City F.C. 😭 But honestly… are we even surprised anymore? We react to the FA Cup final, discuss whether City’s dominance is becoming normalised, and ask what this means for the rest of English football moving forward. Then we get into the managerial madness. Michael Carrick officially signs as permanent manager of Manchester United F.C.. Smart move? Emotional decision? Or the start of something serious at Old Trafford? Meanwhile, Xabi Alonso is heading to Chelsea F.C., and we break down what this could mean for the club, the ownership, and whether Chelsea may finally have found the right football brain to lead the project. And finally… we’re putting our faith in Burnley F.C. and Crystal Palace F.C. 😭 Yeah. It’s that time of the season. 🎧 Listen now

Some draws feel worse than losses. We start with Chelsea F.C., where another frustrating result has left fans asking serious questions ahead of an ALL OR NOTHING FA Cup final against Manchester City F.C. next weekend. Is this Chelsea side ready for that pressure, or is the season already slipping away? We also discuss Manchester United F.C. and another draw that leaves mixed feelings. Progress? Stagnation? Somewhere in between? Then we shift to Europe and the growing fallout between Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid CF. Expectations, pressure, ego, media noise… was this always inevitable? Finally, we look ahead to the UEFA Champions League final. Legacy-defining football. Big-game players. And one last prediction before the biggest night in Europe. Stress. Pressure. Football. 🎧 Listen now

Football gave us everything this past week… and then absolutely nothing 😭 We start with Paris Saint-Germain F.C. vs FC Bayern Munich, a game that had everything. Tempo, chaos, quality, moments. One of the best games we’ve seen and maybe one we won’t see again for a long time. Then we come crashing back down to reality. Arsenal F.C. go 6 points clear… but the performance against Atlético Madrid? Yeah… we need to talk about that 😬 We also switch things up with Dillon’s Manchester United F.C. quiz, testing who actually knows ball and who’s just talking 😭 And finally, we preview Liverpool F.C. vs Manchester United F.C., one of the biggest fixtures in football. Form, key battles, and predictions. The highest highs. The lowest lows. All in one episode. 🎧 Listen now

Pressure everywhere. We start at Chelsea F.C., where the “Liam out” actually happened. But let’s be real, is this actually about the manager? Or are BlueCo driving the club into something deeper? We break down what’s really going wrong, what profile Chelsea need next, and whether changing the manager even fixes anything. At the bottom of the table, it’s getting ugly. The relegation fight is tight, tense, and unpredictable. One result changes everything, and some teams are starting to crack under the pressure. At the top, it’s just as intense. The title race is alive, margins are thin, and every mistake matters. Who actually has the mentality to go all the way? Chaos at the top. Panic at the bottom. Questions everywhere. 🎧 Listen now

The table says one thing. The eye test says another. We start with Manchester United F.C. and Chelsea F.C., two clubs whose league positions might be hiding more than they reveal. Are things really as stable as they look, or are there deeper cracks forming beneath the surface? We also touch on United’s loss to Leeds United F.C. on Monday Night Football and what that result actually exposed. Then we get into Arsenal F.C. vs Manchester City F.C.. A performance that sparked the “men vs boys” debate. Fair or disrespectful? We break down the tactical gap, mentality differences, and react to what was said on Stick to Football. Finally, we look at the last four standing in the UEFA Champions League. The best of the best. Who’s actually the cream of the crop, and who’s just surviving? No narratives. Just football. 🎧 Listen now