While City seek out a striker, PSG has an embarrassment of riches, though it seems all the signings in the world might not be enough to save Mikel Arteta at Arsenal…

Episode 226

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Life's a Pitch

2021

2020

Gareth Bale aimed to rise again at Tottenham. Robert Lewandowski is recognised for his talent, and an influx of internationals raises the bar in England's Women's Super League?

Episode 193

Leeds United were left embarrassed, Pochettino makes up for his first match blues, and Romelu Lukaku takes a giant scalp at Inter Milan.

Episode 194

Mesut Ozil's Arsenal tenure gets a happy ending, Martin Odegaard's Real Madrid struggles continue, and Roma's title ambitions were humbled by Lazio.

Episode 195

Frank Lampard was sacked - the only surprise is why it didn't happen sooner. Milan are so desperate for Serie A glory they turned to Mario Mandzukic, and Bayern Munich yet again are cruising to Bundesliga glory.

Episode 196

Brighton picked up a first home win of the season, Man City's romp has begun, Juventus are on the charge, and Tottenham are floundering.

Episode 197

Atletico Madrid are running away with La Liga title, Borussia Dortmund are in freefall, Roma flatter to deceive, and Liverpool are in crisis, kind of.

Episode 198

It's another big week in the show that proves you can't win them all… and if you love football, Life's a Pitch! Bayern's woe in the wake of the Sextuple, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rues a lack of cutting edge as the Premier League title slips further away.

Episode 199

Serie A has a new frontrunner, La Liga's become dicey, and Manchester City has put everyone in Europe on notice...

Episode 200

Barcelona are rocked by 'Barcagate', Mikel Arteta is slowly bringing Arsenal back to the fore, and Andrea Pirlo believes Juventus are still in the Serie A title race.

Episode 201

Liverpool are at breaking point, Steven Gerrard is living the high life with Rangers, and Hansi Flick can't rule out Erling Haaland having a future at Bayern...

Episode 202

Barcelona's To-do List, RB Leizpig's Blessing in Disguise, Arsenal punch hard in London derbies, and Robert Lewandowski is a goal machine… It's another big week in the show that proves you can't win them all.

Episode 203

Karim Benzema has made an art of being what Real Madrid needs, Luis Suarez hits a landmark few have achieved, and Real Madrid's Ultimate XI.

Episode 204

Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned to Sweden duty… fans returned to stadiums… and the Netherlands returned to form.… It's another big week in the show that proves you can't win them all

Episode 205

Real Madrid and Barcelona hope to relive the glory days, Erling Haaland's potential rides on his next decision, and Manchester City close in on the Premier League title… It's another big week in the show that proves you can't win them all…

Episode 206

Harry Kane has proven his weight in gold at Tottenham. Who are the best players to take on the coaches jacket and who takes the cake for the best instant partnerships in sport? And we say goodbye to another legend. It's another big week in the show that proves you can't win them all… 

Episode 207

Andrea Pirlo's Juventus rein unravels; Jose Mourinho's Tottenham tenure is over; and in the wake of the Super League fallout, there are positives to be found.

Episode 208

We've thrilling title races in Ligue 1 and La Liga, Scott McTominay's leading the new generation at Manchester United, and The Premier League launches a Hall of Fame… It's another big week in the show that proves you can't win them all

Episode 209

How good is Phil Foden? Internazionale were very good to claim the Scudetto, and Javi Gracia proved rubbish in Valencia… It's another big week in the show that proves you can't win them all…

Episode 210

Mourinho to Roma, Bayern make it nine in a row, Cavani to stay at Utd, and Chelsea's chance at silverware…

Episode 211

Juve ensure they can still make the Champions League, Leicester Won the FA Cup, Kane wants to leave Spurs, and BVB look to finish the season on a high… It's another big week in the show that proves you can't win them all...

Episode 212

Lille revel in Ligue 1 triumph, Cristiano Ronaldo completes his Serie A goals, but England fans sweat on Harry Kane's future… It's another big week in the show that proves you can't win them all…

Episode 213

Chelsea claimed the Champions League after Pep's grave error, but with attentions turning to Euro 2020, can Portugal defend their crown?

Episode 214

With Spain under a COVID cloud… England under an injury cloud… and Belgium sweating on De Bruyne.. Is France destined for glory again…

Episode 215

The Euro's (and the Copa) kicked off in style - whether with a giant Diego Maradona hologram, or the most passionate rendition of a national anthem ever seen.…

Episode 216

Italy have set the pace at the Euros, but the speed of Cristiano Ronaldo is what's making headlines while Gareth Bale's head is in the stars…

Episode 217

England overcame their demons, Switzerland overcame France… while injuries struck down Belgium, and Italy's defence was breached.

Episode 218

Jadon Sancho will play next season at Manchester, Patrick Vieira takes the Crystal Palace job, but there's still no news on whether Harry Kane's next home…  

Episode 219

Euro 2020 and the Copa América have ended, and just like that, attention turns to the new season, specifically with Barcelona - as their financial plight keeps them snared in despair...

Episode 220

Atlético Madrid are looking to cement themselves as Spanish Giants, Olivier Giroud lands in Milan, while England's 2030 World Cup bid is in crisis…

Episode 221

Man Utd are on the charge for Premier League glory, Wijnaldum lands at PSG, while Real Madrid suffer pre-season struggles…  

Episode 222

Harry Kane skips training, Jose Mourinho finds another excuse, Raphael Varaen is Manchester bound, and the Olympics approach their conclusion...

Episode 223

Lionel Messi farewelled Barcelona, Man City welcomed Jack Grealish…

Episode 224

PSG won this year's transfer window, Arsenal started the season on a low, Diego Simeone is aiming high, and Paul Pogba leads Man United to a big win…

Life's a Pitch

Episode 226

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