2026/2027 SEASON PREVIEW

Welcome to the Season 5 premiere of the 90 + 5 Podcast! Tunji and Mekus are back to kick off the 2026/2027 season with a massive breakdown of the football landscape. We start with the statement of the summer: Arsenal’s 3-0 demolition of Manchester City in the Community Shield. Is the post-Pep era officially under the control of Mikel Arteta?

We dive deep into the tactical shift at City under Enzo Maresca, the "honeymoon phase" ending for Michael Carrick at Manchester United, and why Liverpool’s transfer business might be setting Andoni Iraola up for failure. Plus, "The Special One" is back! We analyze Jose Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid—is he there to coach tactics or just provide much-needed dressing room therapy? From Top 6 locks to Golden Boot shouts and our "Flop of the Season" predictions, this is the only guide you need for the new campaign.

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