On this week's episode of On The Bench Podcast, we discuss Matheus Fernandes to Manchester United, Lewis-Skelly vs Kobbie Mainoo, Barcola to Man Utd, Vinicius Jr to Arsenal, Lukaku vs Gyokeres, Jarrod Bowen's best next move, Canada's World Cup chances, Balogun and the USA, why Morocco could outperform England, the wonderkid linked with Arsenal & PSG, Turkey's World Cup ambitions, and the impact of extreme heat in America ahead of the World Cup.

On this episode of the On The Bench Podcast, the panel gives their full World Cup 2026 predictions ahead of football's biggest tournament. 🌎🏆

We discuss:

🏆 Who will win the World Cup 2026 ⚽ Our Golden Boot predictions ⭐ The breakout stars set to light up the tournament 🔥 The dark horse nations that could surprise everyone 😱 The biggest flops of the competition 👑 Our Player of the Tournament predictions

The lads debate the chances of Spain, France and Portugal, while also discussing whether England and Germany could struggle on the biggest stage.

Featuring predictions on Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Michael Olise, Julian Alvarez, Gilberto Mora, Karim Alajbegovic and more.

Plus, plenty of laughs, banter and classic On The Bench Podcast moments throughout the episode.

Drop your predictions in the comments below:

🏆 Winner: ⚽ Golden Boot: ⭐ Breakout Player: 🔥 Dark Horse: 😱 Biggest Flop: 👑 Player of the Tournament:

On this episode of On The Bench Podcast, the lads debate whether Arsenal have benefited from too many decisions this season and compare it to “Fergie Time”! 👀

We also get into a HEATED debate over Bruno Fernandes winning POTY, with arguments for Declan Rice, Raya & Gabriel instead 😅

Plus: • Arsenal vs PSG Champions League preview 🔥

• Arsenal vs PSG Combined XI 👀

• Bruno Fernandes vs Rice debate 😳

• Bowen transfer discussion ⚒️

• Rio Ngmoah vs Max Dowman 👶

• Liverpool transfer talk 🔴

• Bernardo Silva vs David Silva debate 🩵

On this episode of On The Bench Podcast…

🔥 Xabi Alonso to Chelsea… does it actually change anything or is it just PR?

🏆 Alonso’s unbeaten Leverkusen season – how impressive was it really?

🔵 Are Chelsea’s problems bigger than the manager?

🧱 Saliba vs Guehi – who is the better defender?

🎯 Bruno Fernandes’ season – do assists still count if they come from set pieces & penalties?

⚡ Cunha vs Doku – who had the better campaign?

📈 Are Igor Thiago’s numbers inflated? Joao Pedro comparison.

💰 Signing of the Season debate – value, impact & expectations.

⭐ Player of the Season: Bruno Fernandes or Declan Rice?

🔴 Did Declan Rice transform Arsenal from title challengers to champions?

😂 Huge debate over Arsenal set pieces & Bruno’s output!

On this episode of On The Bench Podcast…

🔥 Xabi Alonso to Chelsea… does it actually change anything or is it just PR?

🏆 Alonso’s unbeaten Leverkusen season – how impressive was it really?

🔵 Are Chelsea’s problems bigger than the manager?

🧱 Saliba vs Guehi – who is the better defender?

🎯 Bruno Fernandes’ season – do assists still count if they come from set pieces & penalties?

⚡ Cunha vs Doku – who had the better campaign?

📈 Are Igor Thiago’s numbers inflated? Joao Pedro comparison.

💰 Signing of the Season debate – value, impact & expectations.

⭐ Player of the Season: Bruno Fernandes or Declan Rice?

🔴 Did Declan Rice transform Arsenal from title challengers to champions?

😂 Huge debate over Arsenal set pieces & Bruno’s output!

On this episode of On The Bench Podcast

Arsenal City VAR decisions

Chelsea fans supporting Arsenal?!

PSG in the Champions League final 🏆

Wearing PSG shirts for the final 👕

David Raya’s Golden Glove run

Declan Rice vs David Raya for Arsenal POTY

Gyokeres vs Joao Pedro vs Sesko debates ⚽

Bruno Fernandes being the “assist king”

Chelsea, Man United & fan protests

Arteta OUT fans getting called out 😭

Arsenal squad vs Chelsea squad comparisons 🔥

In this episode of On The Bench Podcast, the boys debate Prime Chelsea vs Prime Liverpool and build a combined XI featuring some of the greatest Premier League players ever.

The episode also includes:

Kylian Mbappe’s situation at Real Madrid

Arsenal’s Premier League & Champions League double debate

Would a double surpass the Invincibles?

Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal talk

Cole Palmer criticism & Chelsea’s future

Jeremy Doku’s potential vs output debate

Garnacho vs Martinelli comparisons

Morgan Rogers vs Morgan Gibbs-White for England

On this episode of On The Bench Podcast, things get HEATED

as we dive into Arsenal’s title race, Bruno Fernandes debates, and Chelsea’s biggest problems 👀🔥

Murillo compared to a young Thiago Silva 👀

Cole Palmer top 3 in the world debate 😳

Bruno Fernandes vs Pedri… does Bruno pass the eye test?!

“Bruno is a stat padder?” BIG argument 💥

Would Arsenal have already won the league with a proven striker?

Are Arsenal fans part of the problem?! 😬

Arsenal bottling the league… is it the WORST ever?

Spurs relegation vs Arsenal collapse… which is bigger?!

Champions League expectations & pressure on Arsenal

XG & stats ruining football debates?! 📊

Enzo Fernandez EXPOSED… what does he actually do?

Cole Palmer best RW in the league? 🤔

Chelsea mentality & why they’ve fallen off

Could Chelsea actually have a BETTER season than Arsenal?!