Hull’s Rise, Liverpool’s Questions and United’s Response

All episodes of The Underdog Football Show

Aug 31, 2026

Hull’s Rise, Liverpool’s Questions and United’s Response

3 wks ago 21:27

Show notes

The Underdog Football Show breaks down the second week of the Premier League season , where early results are already challenging preseason expectations for clubs including Hull City, Liverpool, Tottenham, Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle . Chris Horwedel looks at Hull’s surprising start, Liverpool’s adjustment under Andoni Iraola , Tottenham’s difficult opening under Roberto De Zerbi , and Manchester United’s response after a rough first weekend. The show also examines Chelsea’s perfect start under Xabi Alonso and Newcastle’s early progress with Matthias Jaissle . Elsewhere in England, Wrexham’s Championship adjustment continues, while the lower-league spotlight turns to Walton and Hersham , whose rapid rise into National League South has created an unusual dispute over matchday revenue and the economics of playing at a ground the club doesn’t control. European coverage includes dramatic Champions League qualifying , with Celtic, Fenerbahçe, LASK, Bodø/Glimt and others fighting for league-phase places. The transfer section covers major movement involving Ollie Watkins, Carlos Baleba, Allan Elias, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, Daniel Muñoz and Jenni Hermoso , plus several developing deals as the window approaches its close.

More from The Underdog Football Show

Arsenal Falls, Man City Rolls and Gateshead Collapse

Manchester City, Arsenal and Gateshead FC anchor this weekend’s sweep through the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, MLS, WSL and the English National League. Chris Horwedel breaks down Manchester City’s 5-3 win over Sunderland, Brighton’s 3-0 defeat of Arsenal, Brentford’s 3-0 win over Chelsea, Liverpool’s progress behind Alexander Isak, Tottenham’s five-match winless start, and…

1 hr ago · 22:40

Cavan Sullivan, City-Arsenal and European Chaos

The Underdog Football Show returns with Chris Horwedel breaking down another packed week across the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Serie A, MLS, National League South and the women’s game . The Premier League leads with the latest Manchester derby , the early title picture involving Arsenal and Manchester City , Liverpool’s uneven opening month, Tottenham’s attacking problems and Hull…

1 wk ago · 20:13

Premier League Reality Check After Three Weeks

The Underdog Football Show breaks down the first three weeks of the Premier League season, with Arsenal and Manchester City still perfect, Liverpool earning its first win, Hull City remaining unbeaten without conceding, Tottenham still searching for a league goal and Manchester United continuing its chaotic start . Chris Horwedel also looks across Europe, where Barcelona capitalized on losses by…

2 wks ago · 20:28

Premier League Returns and Huge Transfer Moves

The Underdog Football Show returns with the Premier League opening weekend , major European results, transfer news and one of English non-league football’s most interesting ownership rescues. Chris Horwedel breaks down Arsenal-Coventry, Manchester City-Bournemouth, Hull City-Manchester United, Ipswich-Sunderland, Brighton-Aston Villa and Newcastle-Liverpool , along with Wrexham-Watford in the…

4 wks ago · 20:48