Gabriele Marcotti on how Conte’s Chelsea will evolve and his new Ranieri book

15 Dec

The acclaimed journalist and author is in the studio for episode 36 of the Betway Insider Podcast...

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Journalist and author Gabriele Marcotti - senior writer for ESPN and host of the Times' The Game podcast - joins host Tom Bowles and resident tipster Alan Alger to discuss:

How Antonio Conte's Chelsea side are not playing how he envisaged they would when he took over in the summer.
Why Conte suspects his 3-4-3 formation will eventually be sussed out, and the areas where Conte will evolve his team - and the club - over time.
Title odds for the Premier League following the midweek matches, including how Chelsea's price has changed dramatically since their September defeat to Arsenal.
The remarkable stats that mean Alan was not surprised by Arsenal's defeat to Everton, and Gabriele's reaction to it.
How the bookies will price Tottenham v Chelsea should the Blues arrive at White Hart Lane one game away from equalling Arsenal's long-standing winning record.
Pep Guardiola's "mysterious miscalculations" at Manchester City, including the role of director of football Txiki Begiristain.
Why he predicted that City would miss out on the top four when making his pre-season predictions.
The rights and wrongs of Jurgen Klopp dropping Loris Karius, plus the German's criticism of Gary Neville.
Players criticising pundits in this week's Finish This Sentence.
Arsenal's chances of beating Bayern Munich in the Champions League, and Gabriele's proposed change for the Champions League last 16.
How advantageous it really is for teams to play their European second legs at home, and who's price has been affected most by the draw.
The weekend trebles picked by Gabriele and Alan for this week's Wise Al.
Hail, Claudio!, Gabriele's recently-published biography of Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri.
How the book came together and Ranieri's reaction to it.
Whether Ranieri would have traded winning the Premier League with Leicester for a title triumph with his hometown club, Roma.
The five legends of the sport - who Gabriele has seen play live - who make his Insider 5.