Welcome back to a brand-new episode of Stick to Football brought to you by Arne. Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Jill Scott and Ian Wright dive into the biggest stories in football.

We start with the Ballon d’Or, asking if winner Ousmane Dembélé is a great player and whether Mo Salah was robbed because he didn’t win the Champions League.

The panel then discuss Arsenal against Manchester City, asking whether Mikel Arteta missed a big opportunity and if City were there to be beaten.

They also debate whether Pep Guardiola is evolving his style or moving away from the possession principles that have defined his career.

Liverpool’s flying start is also on the agenda after five wins from five, and the crew tackle a wide range of community questions from the best sporting event to the key differences between the Championship and Premier League.

As ever, drop your thoughts on today’s topics in the comments below!

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00:00 Introduction

07:00 Ousmane Dembélé

18:34 Tribute to Matt Beard

21:05 Did Arteta get it wrong?

34:14 Pep’s Tactical Decisions

52:04 Villa's Performance Struggles

Managerial Pressure

01:04:21 Super 6

01:13:50 Ranking English Strikers

01:19:29 Debating the Greatest Sporting Events

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On this week’s Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright, Jamie Carragher and Jill Scott are joined by legendary defender Des Walker.

We take it right back to the start of his career, breaking through at Nottingham Forest under the great Brian Clough, becoming a fan favourite with his speed and fearless defending. Des opens up about life in that dressing room, his rise to England stardom, and shares stories from unforgettable nights out with teammates including one with Roy Keane that you won’t want to miss.

We also revisit his time on the biggest stage, pulling on the Three Lions shirt at Italia ’90, where England went all the way to the semi finals in one of the most iconic tournaments of all time. Des recalls what it was like to face some of the best players to ever play the game, from Diego Maradona to Marco van Basten, and reflects on the highs and challenges of representing his country.

Alongside his England career, we look back at his club journey, from Forest to his spell in Italy, to becoming a rock at the heart of the defence for Sheffield Wednesday, where he built a lasting connection with the fans.

From Forest to Wednesday, from international glory to the moments that shaped his career on and off the pitch, this is a must watch conversation with one of England’s finest defenders.

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00:00 - Intro

11:54 - Early career and playing for Forest

20:55 - Football Inspirations

24:21 - Career highlights and rivalries

32:26 - Des’ influence on Roy and drinking culture

39:04 - Move to Italy and Reflections

43:55 - Memories of Brian Clough

50:28 - England Squad and World Cup Insights

01:04:33 - Graham Taylor's England Era

01:09:18 - Nottingham Forest's Current Situation

01:13:20 - Life After Football

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This week on Stick to Football, brought to you by Arne, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott and Ian Wright are back around the table with another big episode.

We dive into the world of player finances, how footballers really manage their money, and whether the Premier League Hall of Fame is about legacy or just for show. The panel also debate England’s latest talking points, from Noni Madueke impressing under Thomas Tuchel, to why Trent Alexander-Arnold has been left out, and what’s really going on with Phil Foden.

There’s reaction to Nuno’s sacking at Forest and the arrival of Ange Postecoglou, plus the return of Super 6 as we preview the weekend’s fixtures with the Manchester Derby taking centre stage. We finish, as always, with your community questions.

Jamie Carragher will be at the grand opening of Arne’s brand-new shop this Friday, make sure to head down and join him.

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00:00 Intro

12:16 Financial Advice and Pitfalls

23:43 Hall of Fame Inductees

30:04 Michael Owen's Media Journey

34:51 Marc Guehi

53:51 Phil Foden's Joy in Football

57:02 Nottingham Forest's Managerial Turmoil

01:09:30 Super Six

01:18:52 Roy on Irish Football

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