This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by guests Nic English and Joel Rabinowitz. On the agenda this week are the managerial merry-go-round at Chelsea, new faces in the North London derby, selection headaches at Goodison Park and the problem of diving.

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24 - Is Conte on borrowed time at the Bridge?

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by guests Ali Maxwell and pod debutant Alex Stewart. The transfer window has come and gone, so we run the rule over all the big moves in and out at Premier League sides. We also try to figure out the rules around cup-tied players. And we take a look at Pietro Pellegri, the Italian teenager who has signed for Monaco from Serie A side Genoa.

23 - And the window slams shut...

Welcome to The Edge, a show that aims to explore the unique talent and occasional darkness that drives elite performance in the worlds of sport, politics and music. Hosted by professional footballer Joey Barton, each episode will explore the stories, successes and failures behind some of the biggest names in country as we peel back the layers of their psyche to better understand what pushes them to - and sometimes beyond - The Edge.

Introducing The Edge with Joey Barton

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by guests Jake Entwistle and pod debutant Reuben Pinder. It's transfer time of year, so this week we take a look at the deal which saw Alexis Sanchez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan pass each other on the M6, consider why Edin Džeko could be the right man at the right time for Chelsea, and we wonder if Mike Ashley blew the transfer budget on all those big old Sports Direct mugs. And if you're wondering what on earth the UEFA Nations League is, we have answers. Hopefully.

22 - Spent the lot on massive mugs

Coming soon, it's The Horne Section Podcast! A raucous, ridiculous and surprisingly satisfying show hosted by Alex Horne and featuring a whole host of special guests. First episode out tomorrow, January 23.

Introducing The Horne Section Podcast

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by guests Jake Entwistle and Oli Young-Myles. Is Roberto Firmino Liverpool's most important player? Is Son Heung-min the League's most under-rated player? Is Andy Carroll off to Chelsea? All this and more up for debate on this week's show. Enjoy!

21 - Three minutes of orgasmic football

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by David Preece and Ali Maxwell. On the agenda this week - Arsenal's FA Cup disappointment at Forest, the debut of VAR in English football and Coutinho's big-money move to Barcelona. We also get to the bottom of the Rooney Rule.

20 - Will video kill the reffing hoo-ha?

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined by Nic English and Adam Boultwood. On the agenda - will Virgil van Dijk herald a new era for Liverpool? Is Mark Hughes' time up at Stoke? And just who is Everton target Cenk Tosun?

19 - The £75 million man

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by Oli Young-Myles and Jake Entwistle to examine Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé's phenomenal scoring records, the mystery of Barcelona's La Liga lead and ask "What is the City Football Group?"

18 - Is Harry Kane Europe's best number 9?

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by Ali Maxwell and Lee Warner to answer the week's biggest questions. Is Mo Salah the best Liverpool striker since Luis Suárez and can Arsenal stop him? Just why did Cristiano Ronaldo ask for a guard of honour and the Nou Cam and why did Barcelona say no? And how has Nuno Espírito Santo turned Wolves around?

17 - The Ronaldo delusion

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by Jake Entwistle and Adam Boultwood. The lads discuss the fall out from the Manchester derby, look at the Champions League draw for the last sixteen, and praise Burnley’s climb into the top four. We also tell the tale of Graham Potter, the Ostersunds boss who is the only English manager still in European competition, whose team will face Arsenal in the Europa League.

16 - Could Potter bring his magic to the Premier League?

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by George Elek and a pod debutant, former professional keeper David Preece. They applaud the goal-scoring antics of Benevento keeper Alberto Brignoli and admire David de Gea's performance at Arsenal, asking what the game at the Emirates can tell us about xG's value as a stat. We also look ahead to the forthcoming transfer window. Yes, it really is almost that time of year again.

15 - Witches spell horror start for Gattuso

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by Jake Entwistle and pod debutant Adam Boultwood. The lads discuss record-breaking Manchester City, wonder what's going on at Dortmund and look ahead to this weekend's clash between Arsenal and Manchester United, which you can hear live on Deezer on Saturday at 5.30pm.

14 - Records tumbling as Pep marches on

Defending in Numbers returns from the international break, and joining our host Rob Armstrong in the studio are Jake Entwistle and George Elek. Covering more ground than Mesut Özil, this week the lads praise Mo Salah's fast start at Liverpool, consider Valencia's return to the upper reaches of La Liga and discuss Arsenal's appointment of top scout Sven Mislintat.

13 - Mo goals, no problem

Welcome to Talk Stew, the new podcast from Reggie Yates and Deezer...

Introducing Talk Stew with Reggie Yates

Defending in Numbers is here to help fans of the beautiful game to expand their football knowledge and learn more about the stats behind the big stories, arming you with the facts and figures you need to settle this week’s big debate over pre-match pints at the pub.

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