logo
episode-header-image
Aug 2025
34m 58s

Why Sesko will be different to Hojlund |...

Rio Ferdinand Presents
About this episode

Rio, Joel and Ste get together ahead of Arsenal’s visit to Old Trafford for the first game of the season to discuss how they think their teams will fare this season.


There’s discussion about how the signing of Gyokeres could put Arteta’s job under more scrutiny and Joel reveals what he feels the Spaniard needs to achieve this season in order to be considered successful.


Rio and Ste analyse the improvements made to Manchester United’s forward line and compare the arrival of Benjamin Sesko to when Rasmus Hojlund joined the club. The stats of their seasons before arriving at Old Trafford are strikingly similar so the trio discuss why and how Sesko can enjoy a more fruitful time at the club.


Ste has a left-field shout for a last-minute free signing - Rio’s not convinced but does compare one of Ruben Amorim's current players to a main-stay of the successful team from the Champions League winning era he enjoyed whilst playing for Sir Alex Ferguson.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Nov 2
Could Man Utd Go Down? | Squad’s Greatest Strength is also Biggest Weakness
Manchester United created plenty of chances at Chelsea - so why did another promising spell end in collapse? Joel Beya and Ste Howson join Rio Ferdinand to break down United’s performance, the missed opportunities and the defensive decisions that allowed Morgan Rogers to dribble ... Show More
53m 34s
Oct 29
Carlos Tevez: Joining City was revenge after I “Gave My Heart To Man United”
Why did Carlos Tevez REALLY leave Manchester United for Manchester City? Rio Ferdinand reunites with his former teammate to hear his side of the story, from his conversations with Sir Alex Ferguson to the Real Madrid move that could have happened. Carlos explains why he felt let ... Show More
40m 40s
Oct 23
Kane, Olise, Mbappe or Yamal for the Ballon d’Or? Rio & Giggs Pick Their Winners | The Debrief
Who deserves the Ballon d’Or - the most consistent goalscorer or the player who gets you out of your seat? Ahead of the winner being announced on 26th October, Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs assess the contenders and reveal their personal top threes on ‘The Debrief’. Rio makes the ... Show More
21m 22s
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2025
Sesko in, Hojlund out for Man United?
Manchester United's pursuit of a centre forward, to complete a brand new front three, stepped up a notch this week with the news that Benjamin Sesko is their prime target. We mull over what might have triggered that acceleration, whether his form stacks up, and how they might be ... Show More
56m 56s
Aug 2025
Sesko signs... more transfers to come?
Manchester United have got their man... again! Benjamin Sesko (pronounced Ben-ya-min Sheshko) met the Old Trafford crowd before the final pre-season game against Fiorentina (featuring David de Gea) and United's £200m revamp of their frontline is now complete.It's not just the fro ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 2024
NLD is a MUST-WIN for both teams and have English clubs underachieved in the UCL? | Three Up Front
The Champions League is back and looking very different this season. But will it be more entertaining? Simon, Graeme and Troy discuss the new format and question whether English teams have been really punching their weight until now. Graeme explains why Arsenal must win the North ... Show More
34m 5s