The Overlap

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

Jamie Carragher is joined by Wayne Rooney and some of the biggest fan channels in the country for another lively debate.

We start with VAR and refereeing standards after Wayne labels a recent FA Cup call between Aston Villa and Newcastle as “the worst decision he’s ever seen”. Has VAR made referees too reliant, and is it exposing bigger issues in the game?

Attention then turns to a turbulent week at Tottenham following Ange’s recent comments on Stick to Football and the appointment of interim boss Igor Tudor. We also check in on Nottingham Forest under new manager Vitor Pereira. Can he turn things around?

The title race heats up as Manchester City hunt down Arsenal. Will City’s pressure rattle the Gunners, or can Arsenal hold firm?

Chelsea and Manchester United have both enjoyed positive starts under new managers. Is Liam Rosenior facing his first real test, and does Michael Carrick deserve a permanent shot at Old Trafford?

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
03:23 Spurs, Ange and Thomas Frank
14:23 Sean Dyche
23:29 Title Race Talk
30:35 Copilot Time Added On Quiz
36:42 Arsenal are being disrespected
49:47 Is Carrick the man for United?
01:08:15 Rory on Rosenior
01:09:10 Haaland vs Drogba
01:17:13 What does success look like for Liverpool this season?
01:29:52 Who should Palace’s next manager?
01:34:42 Final community question: swap 3 Premier League teams-who goes and who comes up?

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Ian Wright puts his former Arsenal teammate to the test with our Quickfire Questions, brought to you by Sky Bet.

From favourite teammates to the biggest derby, will Dennis choose Highbury over the San Siro, and does the North London Derby sit above the rest?

Let us know your answers in the comments and tell us who you’d like to see take on Quickfire Questions next.
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On this exclusive episode of The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, Ian Wright sits down with his former Arsenal teammate Dennis Bergkamp for a special catch up and proper football chat.

The two look back on their time at Arsenal, sharing memories from one of the club’s greatest eras and what life was really like in that dressing room. Dennis also gives his thoughts on the current Arsenal side, the pressure that comes with a title challenge, and how today’s game compares to when he was playing.

They talk through Dennis’ career, from moving to England and working under Arsène Wenger, to the art of finishing, the strikers he admired, and whether he thinks his game would suit modern football.
There’s also a look at international football, the Netherlands team, and the managers who had the biggest impact on his career.

Let us know your favourite Bergkamp moment in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Overlap.

00:00 - Intro
09:48 - Goalscoring
28:38 - Teammates
46:09 - Managers
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Welcome back to The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.

Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes are joined by Financial Times sports editor and Crystal Palace fan Josh Noble to discuss one of the biggest talking points in modern football, multi club ownership.

The panel break down how it has grown across the game, what fans really think about it, and how it has already impacted clubs up and down the country. Is it a smart model for success or something that risks changing football for good?

Shot on Target also returns for another competitive round as Carra and Scholes look to get the better of the fans once again.

We finish by looking ahead to the future of multi club ownership. Where is it heading, what does it mean for supporters, and how far can it go after seeing clubs like Chelsea use their links with Strasbourg to move players and even managers between teams?

What are your thoughts on multi club ownership? 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
04:30 Is It All About Money?
07:31 Fans Perspective of Multi-Club Ownership
18:06 Game Segment: Shot On Target
26:32 Multi-Club Concerns From UEFA
35:37 Future of Football and Regulations
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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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