The Overlap with Gary Neville
Arsenal’s UCL Heartbreak, City’s Post-Pep Era & Carrick’s Big Summer | The Overlap Fan Debate
Published: 2 June 2026 at 05:00 Europe/London
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Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.
In this episode, we review the dramatic end to the Premier League season, with major storylines at both ends of the table.
Arsenal ended the campaign as Premier League champions but lost the Champions League final to PSG. How does Arsenal fan Matt view the season, and is this the start of a new era as Pep Guardiola leaves English football?
Liverpool will have a new manager next season after Arne Slot’s departure. Carra shares his concerns as Andoni Iraola is in talks for the role, following Liverpool’s miss on Xabi Alonso, who will manage Chelsea.
We also discuss Manchester United’s turbulent season with Adam and debate the biggest question in football: who had the greater Premier League reign, Sir Alex Ferguson or Pep Guardiola?
Aston Villa and Crystal Palace celebrate European success, while West Ham face relegation for the first time since 2011.
Who had the greater Premier League legacy: Sir Alex Ferguson or Pep Guardiola? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe!
00:00- Intro
03:23- Arsenal Final Heartbreak
19:43 Liverpool Sacking Slot
34:22 Iraola Style Concerns
37:41 Pep Leaves City
48:02 Pep Vs Fergie
01:00:43 Man United Midfield Rebuild
01:03:49 Villa Europa League Glory
01:15:49 Palace and Replacing Glasner
01:21:45 West Ham Relegation
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