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Football Weekly podcast
Speaking of Max Rushden, him and Barry Glendenning, along with John Brewin and Jonatha Fadugba, preview the North London derby on Sunday in the latest episode.
Do take a listen:
I know I said we’d be focussing on the Premier League – and we will – but let’s get this out of the way first.
I don’t like the new Champions League format. There, I said it. Hardly a hot take or a moment of unwavering bravery on my part. I know a few people don’t fancy it themselves. But are we being too hasty?
Yes, says Max Rushden, who is appealing to us all to open our minds and not judge the hodgepodge 36-team tournament too harshly.
I’m personally not sold, but I always enjoy Max’s writing and I think you will too. Maybe you’ll even change your mind.
Premier League talking points
To get things going on this sunny Friday morning (at least in north London), take a dive into these talking points as chosen by our writers.
The weekend’s fixtures are as follows:
Saturday:
Southampton v Man United (12:30)
Man City v Brentford (15:00)
Liverpool v Nott Forrest (15:00)
Crystal Palace v Leicester (15:00)
Fulham v West Ham (15:00)
Brighton v Ipswich (15:00)
Aston Villa v Everton (17:30)
Bournemouth v Chelsea (20:00)
Sunday:
Preamble
Daniel Gallan
The international break is over and the Premier League is back! My apologies to anyone who just loves the high octane thrill of the Nations League, but I’m chuffed to bits that English domestic footy is back.
We’ve got some cracking ties and plenty to chat about so let’s get stuck in.
If you’ve got anything you’d like to share with the group, or want to pick up on anything that’s discussed here, don’t be shy and drop me a mail.
Happy Friday ya’ll and merry Premier League return for all those who celebrate!
