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On this week’s Men in Blazers podcast, Rog and Rory unpack all the mayhem from Premier League Matchweek 6. In their first match since the verdict in their 115-charge financial case, Manchester City take control against 10-man Liverpool at Anfield to maintain their perfect start. With the financial case still looming over the club, have City and their fans fully embraced the villain role? Arsenal bounce back from their Brighton disappointment to rally against Leeds, while Brighton pick up right where they left off before the international break. Chelsea steamroll Bournemouth, but amid their wealth of attacking talent, is Moisés Caicedo the Blues’ most important player? Finally, Manchester United and Tottenham settle for a draw in a clash between two sides desperate for momentum. Which manager is under greater pressure, Roberto De Zerbi at Spurs or Michael Carrick at United? Plus, Rog and Rory reveal where Man City falls in this week’s Fan Mood Rankings. Watch interview with Arsenal midfielder Bruno Guimarães: Watch the Chelsea special on Peacock: Watch interview with Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler: Chapters 00:00:00 - Pre-game atmosphere Liverpool vs. Man City 00:08:00 - Liverpool vs. Manchester City reactions 00:21:40 - A “brash & callous” City? 00:29:30 - City Title Wins Alternate History 00:32:09 - Arsenal vs. Leeds reactions 00:40:45 - Manchester United vs. Tottenham reactions 00:51:52 - Chelsea vs. Bournemouth reactions 00:58:43 - Sunderland vs. Brighton reactions 01:01:35 - Aston Villa vs. Brentford reactions 01:03:23 - Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest reactions 01:08:07 - Ipswich vs. Fulham reactions 01:09:40 - Everton for sale? 01:15:40 - Hull vs. Everton reactions 01:18:08 - UEFA Champions League Buy or Sell? 01:19:52 - Happiest Fans? Saddest Fans? 01:22:29 - Fan Letter: City’s Punishment? See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

Big Weekend Preview is back after the international break as Rog, Rory Smith and Humphrey Ker break down another massive Premier League weekend. They start with Liverpool vs Manchester City and how City’s players will handle a hostile Anfield in their first match since the charges verdict, before turning to Arsenal’s injury concerns and whether Leeds can follow the blueprint Brighton used to beat the reigning champions. Then they look at Tottenham’s difficult start to the season ahead of Manchester United and whether either side can build some momentum. Plus, full score predictions for the weekend ahead. Watch our Manchester City Show Here: Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: Sign up for our newsletters: Join our Discord! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Liverpool vs. Manchester City Preview 00:20:58 - Arsenal vs. Leeds United Preview 00:26:20 - Manchester United vs. Tottenham Hotspur Preview 00:30:10 - Fan Letter 00:34:15 - Sunderland vs. Brighton Preview 00:34:53 - Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest Preview 00:36:02 - Hull City vs. Everton Preview 00:37:31 - Full Matchweek 6 Predictions! See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

On Part 2 of 2 of a special conversation presented by Bank of America, Rog and USWNT head coach Emma Hayes discuss the detail and preparation that goes into managing at the highest level, how she builds trust with players, and why clarity is so important within a team. Plus, Emma talks about learning from mistakes, why coaching in America brings out the best in her, and the coaches who have shaped her career. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: Sign up for our newsletters: Join our Discord! See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

On Part 1 of a special two-part conversation presented by Bank of America, Rog sits down with USWNT head coach Emma Hayes to discuss how she is building toward Brazil 2027 and reshaping the future of the women’s national team program. She breaks down why the U.S. must evolve its player development pathway and what it can learn from Spain and Japan. Plus, Emma explains her “Gold Print” for the future of the women’s game and how she hopes to cre ate more opportunities for the next generation. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: Sign up for our newsletters: Join our Discord! See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

Rog and Clint Dempsey go live with their instant reactions following the USMNT’s 1-0 win over Canada. They discuss Mauricio Pochettino’s four victories during the international break, Justin Ellis’ winning goal, the scrappiness of this CONCACAF rivalry, and Alex Freeman’s growing influence in the team. Plus, Rog and Clint talk about the culture change within the team, and they predict which youngsters will be called back for the next international break. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: Sign up for our newsletters: Join our Discord! See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

Rog and Rory Smith break down the latest developments in the Manchester City saga after the club officially appealed the verdict that found it guilty of 114 Premier League charges. They examine City’s case for overturning the ruling, the growing political fallout surrounding the club, and how the situation has reached the highest levels of British government. Plus, Rog and Rory discuss the possible punishments facing Manchester City and what the uncertainty could mean for Erling Haaland and the rest of the squad. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: Sign up for our newsletters: Join our Discord! Chapters 00:00:00 - Breaking Down Manchester City’s Appeal 00:06:03 - Could City Escape Punishment? 00:09:45 - Who Is UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham? 00:17:05 - UK and UAE relations through football 00:28:19 - Sportswashing in Manchester 00:34:30 - Affects on NYCFC and other related clubs? 00:36:30 - What can The FA do? 00:38:24 - Will players want to play for Man City? 00:42:33 - Pep, Kompany, and Aguero legacies 00:46:18 - Tottenham or Arsenal? Who got harmed the most? See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

Rog and Herc Gomez dissect the USMNT’s 3-0 win over Mexico. They discuss Cavan Sullivan’s performance and wonder goal, Julian Hall scoring in his third straight game, Diego Kochen’s introduction to the team, and the mounting pressure on Mexico manager Rafael Márquez. Plus, Rog and Herc talk about which USMNT youngsters will make the next World Cup and they preview the upcoming USA-Canada match. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: Sign up for our newsletters: Join our Discord! Chapters 00:00:00 - USMNT Starting XI Surprises 00:03:19 - Gilberto Mora-less Mexico 00:05:46 - First Half Analysis 00:12:27 - Julian Hall Scores Again! 00:17:02 - What’s Wrong with Santi Gimenez? (Second Half Analysis) 00:21:25 - Cavan Sullivan’s Historic Goal! 00:29:09 - Mateo Chavez Red Card 00:32:42 - USMNT Confidence Meter Post-World Cup 00:36:39 - Which New Youngsters Make the 2030 World Cup? 00:38:39 - Canada vs. USMNT Preview See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

On a special episode of Men in Blazers, Rog sits down with journalists Rory Smith and Tariq Panja to discuss the Manchester City saga and the 114 Premier League charges the club was found guilty of by an independent commission. They unpack the scale of Manchester City’s disguised funding scheme, the club’s efforts to frustrate the investigation, the range of possible punishments they could face, and the political ramifications surrounding the verdict. Plus, they discuss how the findings could reshape Pep Guardiola’s legacy and whether Steven Gerrard should have a Premier League title. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: Sign up for our newsletters: Join our Discord! Chapters 00:00:00 - Most “Shocking” Findings 00:09:14 - Worst Crisis? FIFA or Man. City? 00:11:27 - What If Man. City Didn’t Sign Pep? 00:13:45 - Is The Cover Up Worse? 00:19:14 - Did Man City Rig Football? 00:24:03 - Premier League Statement Breakdown 00:28:57 - Ferran Soriano & City’s Denial & Appeal 00:24:13 - Pep Guardiola’s Response 00:38:34 - How Should City Be Punished? 00:46:03 - Rewriting History and Player Responses 00:52:22 - Geopolitical Implications 01:06:02 - Can Man City turn the Page? See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

Rog and Clint Dempsey go live with their instant reactions following the USMNT’s 4-2 win over Chile. They discuss Mauricio Pochettino’s young starting lineup, Julian Hall’s electrifying performance, Sebastian Berhalter’s growing influence, and Chris Richards’ goal contribution off the bench. Plus, Rog and Clint talk about Mathis Albert becoming the youngest goal scorer in US men’s history, and they look back at Tim Ream’s career. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: Sign up for our newsletters: Join our Discord! See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

Rog and Clint Dempsey go live with their instant reactions following the USMNT’s 4-1 win over Peru. They discuss Cavan Sullivan’s first USMNT start, Sebastian Berhalter’s statement performance, Tyler Adams wearing the captain’s armband, and which young players made the biggest impression as the road to the 2030 World Cup begins. Plus, Rog and Clint assess how Mauricio Pochettino should balance the USMNT’s emerging talent with the “golden generation” before taking listener calls. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: Sign up for our newsletters: Join our Discord! See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

Rog and VAMOS’ Herc Gomez discuss Cavan Sullivan’s introduction to the USMNT roster, Christian Pulisic’s icy relationship with Mauricio Pochettino, who won’t make the 2030 World Cup roster, and give predictions on the upcoming friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada. Plus, they grade the USMNT’s “golden generation” and break down the youngsters on the current roster. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: Sign up for our newsletters: Join our Discord! Chapters 00:00:00 - Cavan Sullivan USMNT Outlook 00:10:29 - Pulisic & Pochettino’s Relationship 00:15:39 - Who Will Miss Out in 2030 World Cup? 00:17:54 - Is Pochettino Committed to the USMNT? 00:23:32 - Breaking Down 28-Man Roster 00:31:21 - Expectations for Friendlies vs. Mexico & Canada 00:36:28 - Grading USMNT’s Golden Generation 00:40:20 - Herc’s Predictions! See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

Rog and Rory react to the seismic news that Manchester City have been found guilty on 114 of the 115 charges brought against the club by the Premier League. They break down what City were found guilty of, the potential punishments ranging from points deductions to expulsion, the club’s expected appeal, and what the ruling could mean for Manchester City’s titles. Plus, the two discuss what this means for Pep Guardiola’s legacy. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: Sign up for our newsletters: Join our Discord! Chapters 00:00:00 - Man City found guilty on 114 of 115 charges 00:04:13 - Where are we now? 00:05:35 - Potential punishments for Man City 00:07:42 - What’s next for City? 00:10:54 - Is this a win for the Premier League? 00:13:30 - Stripping of titles? 00:15:35 - Guardiola’s Legacy See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

On this episode of The Captain , presented by Verizon, Tyler Adams reflects on the lessons learned from the 2026 World Cup, from the emotional high of singing “Country Roads” alongside USMNT fans to the heartbreaking loss to Belgium. Tyler also shares what it was like inside the clubhouse during the fallout from Flo Balogun’s red card. He reveals the secrets behind the Premier League rise of “The 3 B’s”—Bournemouth, Brentford, and Brighton—and reflects on playing against Andoni Iraola and why he believes Iraola will continue to thrive at Liverpool. The conversation also explores Adams’ role as a veteran leader guiding a new generation of U.S. talent and the culture being built ahead of the 2030 World Cup cycle. See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

Rog is joined by Middlesbrough’s quartet of USMNT players Aidan Morris, Sebastian Berhalter, Max Arfsten, and Rokas Pukštas to discuss rooming together in their “frat house,” adapting to English football and culture, which American cities are most similar to Middlesbrough, playing fantasy football, and the differences between MLS and the Championship. Plus, they talk about playing golf in England and why Americans should follow Middlesbrough. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: Sign up for our newsletters: Join our Discord! Chapters 00:00:00 Adapting To English Football 00:01:29 Life at Middlesbrough 00:03:57 Aidan Morris’ Journey Abroad 00:05:20 Why They Chose European Football 00:10:01 The American Takeover 00:11:22 Inside the Boro “Frat House” 00:13:08 Embracing British Culture 00:18:57 Goals, Growth and Ambition 00:23:43 Why Americans Should Follow Boro See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

Rog and Rory break down all the action from Premier League Matchweek 5. Brighton deliver a statement victory over Arsenal, are the Seagulls legit title contenders? Could this defeat ultimately benefit Arsenal in the long run? Manchester City remain perfect at the top of the table, while Iraola returns to Bournemouth with a rather underwhelming win. Rog and Rory examine Florian Wirtz’s continued search for form at Liverpool, Brentford’s impressive run, and Chelsea’s ongoing inconsistency. Plus, Tottenham remain rooted to the bottom of the table heading into the international break, and another edition of the Fan Mood Rankings. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: Sign up for our newsletters: Join our Discord! Chapters 00:00 - Brighton vs. Arsenal reactions 17:50 - Bournemouth vs. Liverpool reactions 28:40 - Tottenham vs. Aston Villa reactions 42:58 - Manchester City vs. Sunderland reactions 47:15 - Fulham vs. Manchester United reactions 53:25 - Brentford vs. Chelsea reactions 01:01:25 - Newcastle vs. Hull reactions 01:03:35 - Nottingham Forest vs. Coventry reactions 01:05:43 - Leeds vs. Crystal Palace reactions 01:06:20 - Everton vs. Ipswich Town reactions 01:12:35 - Happiest Fans? Saddest Fans? 01:13:50 - Fan Letter: Arteta Tactics See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

Big Weekend Preview returns as Rog, Rory Smith and Humphrey Ker break down another massive Premier League weekend. They start with Mikel Arteta’s perfect Arsenal and whether high-scoring Brighton can finally expose a weakness in the champions, before turning to Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool and his first trip back to Bournemouth. Then they dig into Tottenham’s search for a breakthrough against Unai Emery’s struggling Aston Villa, before looking at Manchester City’s evolving midfield as their perfect start continues against Sunderland. Plus, full score predictions for the weekend ahead. Watch our interview with Mikel Arteta here: Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: Sign up for our newsletters: Join our Discord! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Brighton vs. Arsenal Preview 00:09:06 - Bournemouth vs. Liverpool Preview 00:13:12 - Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa Preview 00:18:40 - Manchester City vs. Sunderland Preview 00:21:01 - Fulham vs. Manchester United Preview 00:22:35 - Leeds United vs. Crystal Palace Preview 00:24:14 - Everton vs. Ipswich Town Preview 00:24:49 - Full Matchweek 5 Predictions! See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

On a very special episode of Men in Blazers, Rog is joined by musician and Ezra Collective drummer Femi Koleoso to talk about Arsenal’s Black heritage, the joy of watching Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira, his strong bond with Eberechi Eze, and why players like Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke mean so much to London's Black community. Plus, re-living Arsenal’s title winning season and his never ending belief in the club. See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

Rog and Rory break down all the action from Premier League Matchweek 4. Erling Haaland propels 10-man Manchester City to victory in the Manchester Derby. Arsenal also remain perfect, with Bruno Guimarães—aka “The Fat Rat”—striking his first goal for the Gunners. Hull City continue to defy expectations with a draw against Chelsea, Brighton can’t stop scoring, and Liverpool struggle against... checks notes... Fulham?! Lastly, Spurs and Everton play out the Spider-Man meme before our very eyes. And where does your club rank in this week's "Fan Mood Rankings"? NOTE: This show was taped before refereeing body Pro Ref announced that they had made “an error in judgement” on Erling Haaland’s goal for Manchester City. Check out a special Everton edition of the Men in Blazers TV Show, available on Peacock: Chapters 00:00:00 - Manchester United vs. Manchester City reactions 00:18:55 - Sunderland vs. Arsenal reactions 00:32:00 - When will Arsenal drop points? 00:33:15 - Chelsea vs. Hull reactions 00:42:45 - Liverpool vs. Fulham reactions 00:51:22 - The one change Iraola should make 00:53:12 - Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest reactions 00:55:45 - Bournemouth vs Brentford reactions 00:59:54 - Coventry vs. Brighton reactions 01:01:30 - Crystal Palace vs. Ipswich Town reactions 01:04:50 - Tottenham vs. Everton reactions 01:11:11 - Happiest Fans? Saddest Fans? 01:13:04 - Letter from a fan: Handsomest Manager? See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

On this episode of Men In Blazers, Rog sits down with lifelong Arsenal supporter and acclaimed actor Jamie Bell. Bell reflects on Arsenal’s long-awaited Premier League triumph, the emotional rollercoaster of Arsenal fandom, and how the club has shaped his identity from childhood to now. Jamie discusses the profound impact Arsène Wenger and Mikel Arteta have had on Arsenal, as well as the ways both managers have influenced his own life. Also, what can Gooners realistically hope for in this year's campaign? Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: Sign up for our newsletters: Join our Discord! See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

Big Weekend Preview returns as Rog, Rory Smith and Humphrey Ker break down a massive Premier League weekend. They start with the pressure of the Manchester Derby, Michael Carrick’s challenge at United, and Enzo Maresca’s perfect start across town. Then they turn to Arsenal’s new freedom as champions and a tricky trip to Granit Xhaka’s Sunderland, before digging into Tottenham’s winless start and Everton’s early momentum. Finally, they look at the signs of progress emerging under Andoni Iraola at Liverpool. Plus, full score predictions for the weekend ahead. Watch our interview with Ben White here: Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: Sign up for our newsletters: Join our Discord! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Manchester Derby Preview 00:08:22 - Sunderland vs. Arsenal Preview 00:17:02 - Tottenham Hotspur vs. Everton Preview 00:22:32 - Liverpool vs. Fulham Preview 00:28:13 - Full Matchweek 4 Predictions! See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .