Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Paul Watson to preview the return of the Premier League, with Manchester City's trip to Anfield headlining the fixtures.
Premier League returns with title rivals clashing
The Premier League returns, and narrative fans couldn't ask for a better game than Manchester City away at Liverpool, with the Reds so often the side City just pipped to the title. Even Enzo Maresca's pre-match press conference might be worth watching, while it should be fascinating to see how the atmosphere at Anfield affects the City players.
Spygate ban and other key storylines
Elsewhere, Southampton manager Tonda Ekhart received a suspended six-week ban for Spygate – with the panel questioning if that is the right call. An enormous game at Old Trafford sees struggling Manchester United take on bottom-placed Spurs. Can unbeaten Leeds do what Brighton did against Arsenal? And what reaction will Oliver Glasner get on his return to Palace with Nottingham Forest?
International break reflections and listener questions
Nicky will tell us if Italy had a good international break, and Paul Watson will share interesting things that have passed us by while we read redacted legal reports. The episode also features listener questions.
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