What we've noticed about the Premier League so far

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The 2024-25 season is underway, and after the opening two fixtures, Joe Devine, JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie have already noticed some interesting things in the Premier League so far.

Why Is Mikel Arteta using Declan Rice differently? Is Chelsea's squad building really that bad? Are Brighton set for another impressive campaign? How has Arne Slot changed the tactics at Liverpool? And, are Manchester United showing signs of improvement under Erik ten Hag?

The trio sit down to answer all of those questions.

They're also joined throughout the show by Reuben Pinder, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Phil Hay, to talk about other bits of news you might have missed.

#premierleague #arsenal #chelsea

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:37 How Arsenal are using Declan Rice
06:12 The players Chelsea fans are most excited to see
07:13 Why Chelsea's squad-building might be quite good
14:30 How Brighton have made a strong start
16:37 Seb Stafford-Bloor on Brighton's new exciting winger
20:52 The big news you missed this week
22:05 What Arne Slot has changed at Liverpool
28:57 How Manchester United have changed

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Athletic - please find a way to make sure it's a Joe, JJ, Jon podcast on the thumbnail - it'll take me from a 50% chance of me clicking on the video depending on my interest in the specific topic to 100% chance of me clicking on it. Put their pictures on it or find a way to brand their show or something.

[DavidLimofLimReport]

Bring the tifo football podcast back to YouTube!!! So happy it's back and even more unhinged than ever

[Allardjeifly]

Introducing John Mackenzie without calling him the Goblin king should be classed as a crime against humanity. Great video otherwise no notes

[branolukwesa]

John is a revolutionary for inventing " tensions and tension creating moments "

[dargoid]

Aka ' what we noticed about the big 6 this week, maybe with a little bit of brighton everyone loves a little bit of brighton right '

[fredithe]

I love how Jon pronounces Ødegaards name. So few english speaking people in media pronounces it correctly.

[randonb-l]

It’s so funny how polarised JJ and Jon are in terms of how clued up they are on Chelsea. JJ makes a really great, nuanced argument about Chelsea’s squad building being better than many give them credit for, and then Jon rebuttals with “but palmer and madueke are both right wingers!”. Really highlights which one watches Chelsea more regularly.

[MrDrezzy]

My tifo boys. You guys should post more. ❤❤❤

[irGuilty]

Can we just have the podcast back once or twice a week

[Mansukh]

For me villas strategy did work they just weren't clinical enough and raya was incredible

[edwardflood]

Our Lord and Saviour, the one and only, the silky tone, The Barratone Large, the man who is graceful as a result of having a larger body and having to learn how to be quiet on his feet, Its him Joe Devine

[HM-mwcg]

Let’s be totally honest, Rice is a very solid player, but he’s not technical enough to be a pivot (at a top top club), and he’s not creative enough to direct forward play. He’s just an engine

[MindSurf]

Ah class the Athletic never does any videos on Arsenal, Chelsea, Utd and Brighton!

[tabrezgangee]

the cantona photo at the back... nostalgia. I remember the days... i was 16 years

[ZacharyShahan]

Actually a good analysis of Chelsea for once! Great job. Send out a PSA to the rest of the media maybe?

[EmmanuelOnyono]

It was a great analysis much appreciation

[masstwitter]

Great video; love the tactical analyses. Small pedantic point here but on the JJ’s outro, Rafa Honingstein no longer writes for The Athletic (and rarely see an Amy Lawrence piece either).

[PesMLRyanGiggs]

We've noticed that the dashing dark haired hero must battle against hordes of baldheaded enemies.

[adaldi_]

Can you guys put the words "Podcast" on the Thumbnail so I'll know it's these three in the video

[FishFighterFred]

I like how they’re talking about Chelsea’s squad being relatively normally sized with about 18 extra players just on the border of the pitch… on top of the 2+ for each position they’ve put in the pitch. Definitely mad!