We Called it Soccer First

GW5 review as Arsenal/Chelsea are thrashed. Premier League teams’ starts ranked Pt 1.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:29:00 -0000

GW5 reviews as Arsenal and Chelsea are thrashed. Plus as we enter the international break, part 1 of ranking every Premier League teams’ start out of 10.

Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies, hosts of the hugely successful Road to World Cup 26 podcast, as we discuss all things football (or soccer) for a US audience.

Focussing on the Premier League but with news from around the world, we discuss the teams, the rules, the history and culture of the greatest game on the planet.

What’s more we want your input to help drive the show and its contents – get in touch and email us soccerfirstpod@gmail.com

Taking the Premier League across the pond. And by the way, a note to our US cousins – we called it soccer first.

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The sack race: Which Premier League managers are already feeling the heat? Plus GW5 previews.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:08:00 -0000

In this episode we take a look at which managers are feeling the heat early on – and who might be the first for the chop. Plus Gameweek 5 previews.

Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies, hosts of the hugely successful Road to World Cup 26 podcast, as we discuss all things football (or soccer) for a US audience.

Focussing on the Premier League but with news from around the world, we discuss the teams, the rules, the history and culture of the greatest game on the planet.

What’s more we want your input to help drive the show and its contents – get in touch and email us soccerfirstpod@gmail.com

Taking the Premier League across the pond. And by the way, a note to our US cousins – we called it soccer first.

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Join our Fantasy League!

Are you smarter thank Nick (Probably) and Ken (Almost certainly)?

Does your soccer knowledge astound your friends at the watercooler?

Here’s the perfect chance to put that to the ultimate test by joining the Official “We Called It Soccer First “ Premier League Fantasy Football League

https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/ilb6xl

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GW 4 review: VAR and referee chaos reigns! Goals galore, shock results, and no, Spurs still haven’t scored.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:04:00 -0000

This week: Gameweek 4 review as referees go crazy! VAR and on field controversies, goals galore, unexpected points and cracking performances. Yet some things remains the same – Spurs still haven’t scored.

Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies, hosts of the hugely successful Road to World Cup 26 podcast, as we discuss all things football (or soccer) for a US audience.

Focussing on the Premier League but with news from around the world, we discuss the teams, the rules, the history and culture of the greatest game on the planet.

What’s more we want your input to help drive the show and its contents – get in touch and email us soccerfirstpod@gmail.com

Taking the Premier League across the pond. And by the way, a note to our US cousins – we called it soccer first.

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Join our Fantasy League!

Are you smarter thank Nick (Probably) and Ken (Almost certainly)?

Does your soccer knowledge astound your friends at the watercooler?

Here’s the perfect chance to put that to the ultimate test by joining the Official “We Called It Soccer First “ Premier League Fantasy Football League

https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/ilb6xl

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Premier League GW 4 preview; will XG kill Newcastle?; Predictions, FPL and much more

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:42:00 -0000

This week: Gameweek 4 preview including Man U v Man City. Will XG stats show Newcastle as relegation candidates? Plus FPL, weekend predictions and much more.

Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies, hosts of the hugely successful Road to World Cup 26 podcast, as we discuss all things football (or soccer) for a US audience.

Focussing on the Premier League but with news from around the world, we discuss the teams, the rules, the history and culture of the greatest game on the planet.

What’s more we want your input to help drive the show and its contents – get in touch and email us soccerfirstpod@gmail.com

Taking the Premier League across the pond. And by the way, a note to our US cousins – we called it soccer first.

We’re on Facebook: Join us on Facebook

Join our Fantasy League!

Are you smarter thank Nick (Probably) and Ken (Almost certainly)?

Does your soccer knowledge astound your friends at the watercooler?

Here’s the perfect chance to put that to the ultimate test by joining the Official “We Called It Soccer First “ Premier League Fantasy Football League

https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/ilb6xl

We’ll be giving the leader a regular mention on the podcast, and Nick will be donating a huge prize at the end of the season (says Ken)

Edit: No he won’t, says Nick.

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GW3 review: Arsenal pass first test - Fulham red flags - Forest VAR controversy; Infantino; Forest’s goal problems solved?

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:55:00 -0000

This week: Gameweek 3 review: Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 in the first test of their title defence; are Fulham sliding towards relegation? Neco Williams VAR goal controversy, Man Utd rubbish defence.

Plus FIFA’s extraordinary “nothing to see here” claim, you are the ref, guess the player.

Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies, hosts of the hugely successful Road to World Cup 26 podcast, as we discuss all things football (or soccer) for a US audience.

Focussing on the Premier League but with news from around the world, we discuss the teams, the rules, the history and culture of the greatest game on the planet.

What’s more we want your input to help drive the show and its contents – get in touch and email us soccerfirstpod@gmail.com

Taking the Premier League across the pond. And by the way, a note to our US cousins – we called it soccer first.

We’re new on Facebook: Join us on Facebook

Join our Fantasy League!

Are you smarter thank Nick (Probably) and Ken (Almost certainly)?

Does your soccer knowledge astound your friends at the watercooler?

Here’s the perfect chance to put that to the ultimate test by joining the Official “We Called It Soccer First “ Premier League Fantasy Football League

https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/ilb6xl

There’s just 2 weeks to join up, select your team and get started. We’ll be giving the leader a regular mention on the podcast, and Nick will be donating a huge prize at the end of the season (says Ken)

Edit: No he won’t, says Nick.

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GW 3 predictions. Premier League referee “play games” during match; Benzema to Everton?; You are the ref; Guess the player

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:21:00 -0000

This week: Gameweek 3 previews, former Premier League referee Mike Dean’s “games” during games, is Karim Benzema suited to Everton? Plus predictions, You are the Ref, Guess the Player, the lot!

Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies, hosts of the hugely successful Road to World Cup 26 podcast, as we discuss all things football (or soccer) for a US audience.

Focussing on the Premier League but with news from around the world, we discuss the teams, the rules, the history and culture of the greatest game on the planet.

What’s more we want your input to help drive the show and its contents – get in touch and email us soccerfirstpod@gmail.com

Taking the Premier League across the pond. And by the way, a note to our US cousins – we called it soccer first.

We’re new on Facebook: Join us on Facebook

Join our Fantasy League!

Are you smarter thank Nick (Probably) and Ken (Almost certainly)?

Does your soccer knowledge astound your friends at the watercooler?

Here’s the perfect chance to put that to the ultimate test by joining the Official “We Called It Soccer First “ Premier League Fantasy Football League

https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/ilb6xl

Edit: No he won’t, says Nick.

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Transfer window special - including who’s come out stronger in goal? Plus the usual news and views

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:32:00 -0000

This week: Transfer window special, including a look at high profile goalkeeper moves; Soccer First FPL league update, You are the Ref, Guess the Player, the lot!

Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies, hosts of the hugely successful Road to World Cup 26 podcast, as we discuss all things football (or soccer) for a US audience.

Focussing on the Premier League but with news from around the world, we discuss the teams, the rules, the history and culture of the greatest game on the planet.

What’s more we want your input to help drive the show and its contents – get in touch and email us soccerfirstpod@gmail.com

Taking the Premier League across the pond. And by the way, a note to our US cousins – we called it soccer first.

We’re new on Facebook: Join us on Facebook

Join our Fantasy League!

Are you smarter thank Nick (Probably) and Ken (Almost certainly)?

Does your soccer knowledge astound your friends at the watercooler?

Here’s the perfect chance to put that to the ultimate test by joining the Official “We Called It Soccer First “ Premier League Fantasy Football League

https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/ilb6xl

Edit: No he won’t, says Nick.

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Premier League GW 2 preview and predictions; Infantino faces criminal charges; Transfer rumours, FPL and more

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:40:00 -0000

This week: GW 2 preview and predictions, Infantino facing criminal charges, Soccer First FPL league update, You are the Ref, Guess the Player, the lot!

Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies, hosts of the hugely successful Road to World Cup 26 podcast, as we discuss all things football (or soccer) for a US audience.

Focussing on the Premier League but with news from around the world, we discuss the teams, the rules, the history and culture of the greatest game on the planet.

What’s more we want your input to help drive the show and its contents – get in touch and email us soccerfirstpod@gmail.com

Taking the Premier League across the pond. And by the way, a note to our US cousins – we called it soccer first.

Join our Fantasy League!

Are you smarter thank Nick (Probably) and Ken (Almost certainly)?

Does your soccer knowledge astound your friends at the watercooler?

Here’s the perfect chance to put that to the ultimate test by joining the Official “We Called It Soccer First “ Premier League Fantasy Football League

https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/ilb6xl

Edit: No he won’t, says Nick.

#premierleague #englishpremierleague #EPL #soccer #soccerpodcast #football #footballpodcast #arsenal #liverpool #manchesterunited #manchestercity #chelsea #tottenham #newcastle #usa #EPLpredictions #premierleaguepredictions #FPL

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GW1 review: Arsenal, Chelsea impress. Spurs, Man U, Villa don’t. New boys’ success. PL news and views

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:13:00 -0000

This week: GW 1 review. Arsenal and Chelsea look the business. What’s happening at Manchester United, Tottenham and Aston Villa?

Hull and Ipswich win on their return to the EPL. Plus news, views and the WCISF Fantasy League is up and running.

Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies, hosts of the hugely successful Road to World Cup 26 podcast, as we discuss all things football (or soccer) for a US audience.

Focussing on the Premier League but with news from around the world, we discuss the teams, the rules, the history and culture of the greatest game on the planet.

What’s more we want your input to help drive the show and its contents – get in touch and email us soccerfirstpod@gmail.com

Taking the Premier League across the pond. And by the way, a note to our US cousins – we called it soccer first.

Join our Fantasy League!

Are you smarter thank Nick (Probably) and Ken (Almost certainly)?

Does your soccer knowledge astound your friends at the watercooler?

Here’s the perfect chance to put that to the ultimate test by joining the Official “We Called It Soccer First “ Premier League Fantasy Football League

https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/ilb6xl

We’ll be giving the leader a regular mention on the podcast, and Nick will be donating a huge prize at the end of the season (says Ken)

Edit: No he won’t, says Nick.

For advertising and sponsorship details or to learn more about the scale and demographics of our audience – email Ken Davies at ken.davies@gsemedialtd.com

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Arsenal’s title defence off to a flyer; Liverpool, Man U, Man City preview; player’s crazy handball ban; FPL; FIFA throw book at Argentina

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000

This week: Arsenal open their Premier League title defence with an easy win against Coventry. We look at the upcoming games involving Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool. Has the two game ban imposed on WBA striker Aune Heggebo for accidentally scoring with his hand opened Pandora’s Box? Plus FIFA throw the book at Argentina with fines and bans and all the usual fun and games.

Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies, hosts of the hugely successful Road to World Cup 26 podcast, as we discuss all things football (or soccer) for a US audience.

Focussing on the Premier League but with news from around the world, we discuss the teams, the rules, the history and culture of the greatest game on the planet.

What’s more we want your input to help drive the show and its contents – get in touch and email us soccerfirstpod@gmail.com

Taking the Premier League across the pond. And by the way, a note to our US cousins – we called it soccer first.

Join our Fantasy League!

Are you smarter thank Nick (Probably) and Ken (Almost certainly)?

Does your soccer knowledge astound your friends at the watercooler?

Here’s the perfect chance to put that to the ultimate test by joining the Official “We Called It Soccer First “ Premier League Fantasy Football League

https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/ilb6xl

Edit: No he won’t, says Nick.

#premierleague #englishpremierleague #EPL #soccer #soccerpodcast #football #footballpodcast #arsenal #liverpool #manchesterunited #manchestercity #chelsea #tottenham #newcastle #usa #EPLpredictions

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Key lessons from Arsenal’s Community Shield stroll in the park; Premier League predictions; EPL news and views

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:08:00 -0000

This week: We pick the bones out of Arsenal’s comfortable Community Shield victory against Manchester City, the Infantino saga rumbles on with sacking and slatings, all the predictions for the first round of Premier League games. You are the Ref, Guess the Player, and much more.

Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies, hosts of the hugely successful Road to World Cup 26 podcast, as we discuss all things football (or soccer) for a US audience.

Focussing on the Premier League but with news from around the world, we discuss the teams, the rules, the history and culture of the greatest game on the planet.

What’s more we want your input to help drive the show and its contents – get in touch and email us soccerfirstpod@gmail.com

Taking the Premier League across the pond. And by the way, a note to our US cousins – we called it soccer first.

Join our Fantasy League!

Are you smarter thank Nick (Probably) and Ken (Almost certainly)?

Does your soccer knowledge astound your friends at the watercooler?

Here’s the perfect chance to put that to the ultimate test by joining the Official “We Called It Soccer First “ Premier League Fantasy Football League

https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/ilb6xl

Edit: No he won’t, says Nick.

#premierleague #englishpremierleague #soccer #football #arsenal #liverpool #manchesterunited #manchestercity #chelsea #tottenham #newcastle #usa

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Community Shield review; New EPL finance rules; Our Fantasy teams; Why is Ken like a barn owl?

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:17:00 -0000

This week: Community shield preview as Arsenal take on Manchester City; new EPL finance rules, we look at our We Called It Soccer First Fantasy League, and what exactly is Ken doing that makes him sound like a barn owl?

Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies, hosts of the hugely successful Road to World Cup 26 podcast, as we discuss all things football (or soccer) for a US audience.

Focussing on the Premier League but with news from around the world, we discuss the teams, the rules, the history and culture of the greatest game on the planet.

What’s more we want your input to help drive the show and its contents – get in touch and email us soccerfirstpod@gmail.com

Taking the Premier League across the pond. And by the way, a note to our US cousins – we called it soccer first.

Join our Fantasy League!

Are you smarter thank Nick (Probably) and Ken (Almost certainly)?

Does your soccer knowledge astound your friends at the watercooler?

Here’s the perfect chance to put that to the ultimate test by joining the Official “We Called It Soccer First “ Premier League Fantasy Football League

https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/ilb6xl

Edit: No he won’t, says Nick.

#premierleague #englishpremierleague #soccer #football #arsenal #liverpool #manchesterunited #manchestercity #chelsea #tottenham #newcastle #usa

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Top 6 predictions! Who’s winning the Premier League? Plus all the latest EPL news and views

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:46:00 -0000

This week: Who will win the Premier League? Top 6 predictions. Plus all your news, transfers in the Rumour Mill and all the usual fun.

Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies, hosts of the hugely successful Road to World Cup 26 podcast, as we discuss all things football (or soccer) for a US audience.

Focussing on the Premier League but with news from around the world, we discuss the teams, the rules, the history and culture of the greatest game on the planet.

What’s more we want your input to help drive the show and its contents – get in touch and email us soccerfirstpod@gmail.com

Taking the Premier League across the pond. And by the way, a note to our US cousins – we called it soccer first.

Watch Jacy Maranhao goal celebration HERE

Join our Fantasy League!

Are you smarter thank Nick (Probably) and Ken (Almost certainly)?

Does your soccer knowledge astound your friends at the watercooler?

Here’s the perfect chance to put that to the ultimate test by joining the Official “We Called It Soccer First “ Premier League Fantasy Football League

https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/ilb6xl

Edit: No he won’t, says Nick.

#premierleague #englishpremierleague #soccer #football #arsenal #liverpool #manchesterunited #manchestercity #chelsea #tottenham #newcastle #usa

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Who’s facing a relegation scrap? Bottom six special

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:39:00 -0000

This week: We look at the teams facing the drop. Plus Infantino’s charm offensive, transfer news in the Rumour Mill and all the usual fun.

Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies, hosts of the hugely successful Road to World Cup 26 podcast, as we discuss all things football (or soccer) for a US audience.

Focussing on the Premier League but with news from around the world, we discuss the teams, the rules, the history and culture of the greatest game on the planet.

What’s more we want your input to help drive the show and its contents – get in touch and email us soccerfirstpod@gmail.com

Taking the Premier League across the pond. And by the way, a note to our US cousins – we called it soccer first.

Join our Fantasy League!

Are you smarter thank Nick (Probably) and Ken (Almost certainly)?

Does your soccer knowledge astound your friends at the watercooler?

Here’s the perfect chance to put that to the ultimate test by joining the Official “We Called It Soccer First “ Premier League Fantasy Football League

https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/ilb6xl

Edit: No he won’t, says Nick.

#premierleague #englishpremierleague #soccer #football #arsenal #liverpool #manchesterunited #manchestercity #chelsea #tottenham #newcastle #usa

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Fab or flop? We assess the Premier League's TEN new managers

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:19:00 -0000

This week: There are 10, yes 10 new managers in the Premier League this season. We look at who they are and ask what are their chances of success. Plus Infantino clinging on, transfer news in the Rumour Mill and all the usual fun.

Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies, hosts of the hugely successful Road to World Cup 26 podcast, as we discuss all things football (or soccer) for a US audience.

Focussing on the Premier League but with news from around the world, we discuss the teams, the rules, the history and culture of the greatest game on the planet.

What’s more we want your input to help drive the show and its contents – get in touch and email us soccerfirstpod@gmail.com

Taking the Premier League across the pond. And by the way, a note to our US cousins – we called it soccer first.

Join our Fantasy Premier League! Visit https://fantasy.premierleague.com/en/League League Code: ilb6xl

#premierleague #englishpremierleague #soccer #football #arsenal #liverpool #manchesterunited #manchestercity #chelsea #tottenham #newcastle #usa

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Newcastle “relegation dogfight”; Chelsea’s “old man” transfers;FIFA in crisis.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:15:00 -0000

Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies, hosts of the hugely successful Road to World Cup 26 podcast, as we discuss all things football (or soccer) for a US audience.

Focussing on the Premier League but with news from around the world, we discuss the teams, the rules, the history and culture of the greatest game on the planet.

What’s more we want your input to help drive the show and its contents – get in touch and email us soccerfirstpod@gmail.com

Taking the Premier League across the pond. And by the way, a note to our US cousins – we called it soccer first.

#Premier League #EPL #English Premier League #Soccer #Football #Arsenal #Liverpool #Manchester United #Manchester City #Chelsea #Tottenham #Newcastle #USA

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