The Gab & Juls Show

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss the news that Pep Guardiola will sign a one-year extension to stay at Manchester City, despite rumours surrounding his future at the club. The guys also discuss Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Uruguay, Viktor Gyökeres’ four goals against Azerbaijan, and if anything can be read into Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk featuring in Liverpool’s 2025 annual calendar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss France’s 3-1 win over Italy in the Nations League and discuss whether Les Bleus are better without Kylian Mbappe in the side? The guys also break down England’s 5-0 win over Ireland, ask if Pep Guardiola is off to Brazil and take a closer look at the new Club World Cup trophy.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Ruben Amorim’s arrival at Manchester United and discuss which areas of the squad he’ll be keen to focus on first. The guys also discuss the controversy surrounding Premier League referee David Coote, Claudio Ranieri’s impending Roma return & ask why Real Madrid have built a theme park in Dubai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester City’s fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions and ask whether this unprecedented run of defeats for Pep Guardiola counts as a crisis for the Cityzens. The guys also discuss Real Madrid’s latest injury setback, Bayern pull five points clear in the Bundesliga & ask whether there could be a delay to Ruben Amorim’s first day with Manchester United.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Inter Milan in the Champions League and ask why Kai Havertz starts every game for the Gunners. The guys also discuss Real Madrid’s 3-1 defeat at home against AC Milan, in what has been a bad run for Los Blancos. Also on the show, where next for Victor Gyokeres? Are PSG in trouble following their 2-1 defeat against Atleti & is this the end for Neymar?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool’s excellent start to the season but with a very difficult run of games coming up, the guys ask whether the Reds can continue this excellent form. Also on the show, Edu leaves Arsenal, Marcelo crashes out at Fluminese, Inter Miami are forced to play a third play-off & Olivia Rodrigo gets trolled by Vinicius Jr. fans.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester United’s search for a replacement for Erik ten Hag with Ruben Amorim strongly reported to be the club’s next manager. The guys also look back over the fallout from Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win and Vinicius Jr.’s decision to not travel to the award ceremony, along with the rest of the Real Madrid squad.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Real Madrid’s heavy defeat to rivals Barcelona in ElClásico and ask who was to blame for Real Madrid’s performance. The guys also discuss Erik ten Hag’s departure from Manchester United and discuss who could be next at Old Trafford.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens get stuck into this week’s Champions League action, headlined by Barcelona’s huge 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich. The pair also break down wins for Real Madrid and the Premier League sides, as well as everything else from the football world in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti is joined by Rob Palmer to look back on Arne Slot’s Liverpool taking down Chelsea at Anfield, which marked their best start through eight Premier League games since winning the title under Jurgen Klopp. The pair also discuss controversial VAR decisions in Arsenal's defeat to Bournemouth and Manchester City's late win over Wolves, and recap the best of the action from across Europe this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss England's appointment of former Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and PSG manager Thomas Tuchel with some circles criticizing him before he’s even started due to his nationality. The guys also discuss Lionel Messi’s magical evening in Bolivia, the return of Paul Pogba, & ask why Sir Alex Ferguson will no longer be a Manchester United ambassador. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss England's mixed Nations League form following their 2-1 defeat against Greece and 2-0 victory over Finland. The guys also praise Cristiano Ronaldo after he scored his 133rd international goal for Portugal, ask how someone bugged Manchester United’s dressing room and discuss whether Kylian Mbappe deserves to be criticised for going out in Sweden when he could’ve been playing for France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julien Laurens and Nedum Onuoha discuss Jurgen Klopps new role at Red Bull as global head of soccer and asks why this announcement has proven so divisive, especially in Germany. The guys also discuss Andres Iniesta's retirement, look ahead to the Nations League matches and look back at the women's Champions League matches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julien Laurens is joined by Don Hutchison to discuss Tottenham’s capitulation against Brighton in the Premier League and ask who was to blame for Spurs’ latest collapse. The guys also ask how long Erik ten Hag has left at Manchester United, where Paul Pogba will play after his ban was reduced & why a mayor in Milan has been causing Alvaro Morata headaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal's 2-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and ask how the Gunners are so consistent from set pieces. The guys also discuss Real Madrid's 1-0 defeat against Lille, Aston Villa's remarkable win over Bayern Munich & pay respect to Andres Iniesta after he announced his retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Atletico Madrid’s 1-1 draw with fierce rivals Real Madrid after the game was halted due to Atletico Madrid Ultras throwing objects onto the pitch. The guys also discuss Cole Palmer’s four-goal haul against Brighton, Erik ten Hag’s future & pay homage to Antonie Griezmann’s France career after he announced his international retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Erik ten Hag's impact on Manchester United following their 1-1 draw with FC Twente in the Europa League. The guys also discuss Kylian Mbappe's injury, Robert Lewandowski’s goal streak and show some love to recently retired Raphaël Varane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester City’s thrilling 2-2 draw with Arsenal and ask how much Rodri’s injury could impact City’s season. The guys also discuss the Milan derby, ask if Lamine Yamal is the best player in the world right now and praise Michael Olise after his star turn for Bayern against Werder Bremen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool's 3-1 win over AC Milan in the Champions League and ask whether it would be a mistake to let Trent Alexander-Arnold leave for nothing in the summer. The guys also discuss Bayern's 9-2 win over Dinamo Zagreb, Rodri's 'strike' fears, and the guys pay respect to Salvatore Schillaci. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal's 1-0 win over fierce rivals Tottenham in the North London Derby with Juls asking why Spurs lacked a Plan B in this match. The guys also discuss Barcelona's continued dominance in LALIGA, Napoli's rise to the top of Serie A & ask if an independent regulator could really lead to an International ban for England at Euro 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices