The PreMatch Podcast

Champions League shaping up but is it producing quality? Weekend picks

Graeme and Craig look at how the Champions League is shaping up as the league phase reaches its finale.

They then go through their weekend selection as they preview every game! 

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What a week for Crystal Palace! Weekend picks.

A sorry week for Crystal Palace fans - losing to Macclesfield, losing captain Marc Guehi and boss Oliver Glasner confirming he is leaving - Graeme and Craig discuss!

Then it's every game picked from the weekend's action.

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What next for Manchester United? FA Cup third round picks!

What a week as Ruben Amorim leaves Manchester United - Graeme and Craig discuss what next at Old Trafford.

They then pick all the games for the weekend including the FA Cup Third round.

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Enzo Maresca fall-out - what next for Chelsea? New Year Picks

Graeme and Craig are back to preview every game from the opening games of 2026.

But they start the show looking at the big news of Enzo Maresca's departure from Chelsea.

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Christmas Special - every game picked

Graeme and Craig are back to preview every game over the Christmas period! 

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Who needs Antoine Semenyo? Where will he go? Plus weekend picks

Graeme and Craig discuss Antoine Semenyo, who is set to be the first big deal of the January window - Man City, Liverpool, Arsenal? Where will he go?

They then pick through all the weekend's games.

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Are Aston Villa in title contention? Weekend picks including FA Cup second round

With Aston Villa hosting Arsenal this weekend, can they be considered as title contenders? Graeme and Craig discuss.

They also dissect the midweek Premier League games whilst previewing all the weekend action, and they make their picks including all the FA Cup second round clashes.

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Will Liverpool lose faith in Arne Slot - Weekend picks

Pressure is mounting on Arne Slot, but is the Liverpool manager in trouble? Graeme and Craig discuss.

They once again disagree over XG before making their weekend picks on every game!

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World Cup qualifying fall-out - Weekend Picks

As we now know 42 of the World Cup qualifiers, Graeme and Craig discuss the fall-out.

They then turn their thoughts to the domestic action as they preview every game from the weekend.

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Rob Edwards reaction, Huge week of WC qualifiers and weekend picks

Graeme and Craig assess Wolves' appointment of Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards, whilst they look forward to a fascinating week of World Cup qualifiers.

They also picked the weekend's EFL action.

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