The Caribbean God versus the pretender to the throne.
The current FA Cup holders versus the current Premier League holders.
Good versus evil?
For the first time ever, in 161 episodes, we’re going all-in on one game. Yes, this season has been a slog, but it’s also been methodical to a point and as results mounted up, the path was paved to send Man City and Liverpool to this year’s Carabao Cup final. Granted, it took a rub of the green for both along the way, but they made it and now, long acclaimed by Shane to be the only cup that matters, the Carabao Cup is up for grabs. Holders Leicester have been disposed of so whoever comes out on the right side of 90 minutes will make for a new home for the first chunk of domestic silverware on offer (Shane doesn’t count Ken winning the Community Shield).
We’re putting the shout-outs to one side this week and concentrating on game day, all in the space of an hour.
That means the meetings, the injuries, the pre-match press conference, the lineup, the tactical decisions in-game, the running commentary, the goal chances, near misses, exhilarating highs and chronic lows. Whether it comes in 90 minutes, extra time, or by way of a penalty shoot-out (mind your subs!), we’re off to Wembley for what’s likely to be the last time in podcast land, so we’ve got to make it count.
Contains strong language, as usual.
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Listen: FMFShow #161 – 2026 Carabao Cup Final
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