Cavan Sullivan, City-Arsenal and European Chaos

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Sep 14, 2026

Cavan Sullivan, City-Arsenal and European Chaos

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Show notes

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 City’s surprising start after promotion. In Europe, Chris recaps the opening Champions League round, including PSG, Barcelona, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Como and several other contenders, before checking in on Barcelona and Real Madrid in La Liga and a dramatic weekend in Serie A. MLS coverage centers on Inter Miami, Nashville, Philadelphia Union and 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan , whose remarkable run continues to demand attention. This week’s lower-pyramid story examines Ebbsfleet United , whose season began weeks late after financial problems, league suspension and the threat of expulsion. The transfer section features Michail Antonio’s return to English football, James Rodríguez returning to Colombia , several under-the-radar European moves and notable additions in the women’s game. Chris also checks in on the WSL , including Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City.

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