In this episode of Five Aside, the boys open with the most relatable truth in football: supporting a club is basically a toxic three-way relationship. From there, the conversation spirals into Chelsea’s latest identity crisis under Maresca, the dangers of managers talking too well, and why results will always humble philosophy.

The episode dives deep into leadership — or the lack of it — at Chelsea, debating whether youth without experience can truly compete at the top level. Arsenal’s title credentials are put under the microscope as injuries, squad depth, and the pressure of competing on multiple fronts come into play.

The Manchester Derby preview brings optimism, bias, and pure football delusion, with bold predictions, talk of new-manager bounce, and hope doing heavy lifting. The episode closes with a heated and hilarious attempt t ...