Welcome back to another episode of On The Bench Podcast – where the football debates NEVER stop ⚽🔥

This week the mandem go IN on some of the biggest talking points across the Premier League and beyond:

We start by breaking down the viral moment between Haaland & Lisandro Martinez, including why Haaland has struggled against him and whether the football was simply… sexy 😅

Then we show love to Bruno Fernandes, questioning how loyal he’s been to Manchester United and whether he’d be a Ballon d’Or contender at a top club 👀

The conversation heats up as we debate:

Could Man United finish above Chelsea this season?!

Why Chelsea fans are FED UP with Sanchez despite him being their best player vs Brentford

The funniest chants in football right now 🤣

January transfer madness including “JACKET” (Jeremie Jaquet 😭)

Why everyone should be FUMING about the Marc Guehi transfer

And whether Gabriel & Guehi could’ve been better than Saliba 🤯

Then it gets serious…

Is the title race already OVER?

We debate whether Arsenal are guaranteed to win the league, including £50 and £1,000 bets flying around the table 😅💰

Plus: 🔥 Is Jarrod Bowen the best winger in the league right now?

🔥 Is Bowen actually better than Saka, Mbeumo and Estevão?!

🔥 Would Bowen start for Arsenal, Chelsea or even Newcastle?

🔥 Biggest flop of the season so far – Gyökeres, Sesko or Højlund?

In this episode of On The Bench Podcast, we break down the biggest Premier League talking points from the week — from Arsenal’s title pressure to Manchester United’s managerial questions and standout player debates across the league.

We discuss whether Alonso could be an option for Manchester United or Liverpool, strong opinions on Arteta and Arsenal’s style of football, and controversial moments involving Martinelli and Connor Bradley.

There’s also a deep dive into Arsenal’s atmosphere at the Emirates, injury tactics across the league, and whether certain players are being overrated or undervalued. We compare Semenyo vs Martinelli, Odegaard vs Bruno, and debate why players coming up from the Championship shouldn’t be discounted.

The episode also covers striker decisions Arsenal could regret, including Gyökeres, Sesko, Osimhen, and Mateta, plus honest reactions, humour, and jet-lagged chaos throughout.

We finish with a wider look at Arsenal’s title expectations, potential fan meltdown if they fall short, and why standards — or lack of them — continue to define Manchester United’s recent struggles.

Welcome back to On The Bench Podcast.

In this episode, we sit down for a calm and honest discussion on the current state of the Premier League, focusing on Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal.

We cover:

Chelsea’s recent managerial changes and broader club direction

The role of ownership, fan culture and accountability

Manchester United’s long-term ownership issues and on-field impact

Differences in how clubs define success

Arsenal’s consistency, squad depth and title credentials

Youth development, academy pathways and opportunities for young players

A wider discussion on English talent and player development

What to expect from Liam Rosenior and modern managerial models

System loyalty, club planning and recent managerial decisions