Best Carl Anka Podcasts (2024)

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Zirkzee arrives, Yoro targeted, as new INEOS structure gets started 1:04:28

19m ago1:04:28

1:04:28

An episode of your favourite Manchester United podcast... in July! We're really spoiling you with a midsummer catch-up amid a hive of activity at Carrington and throughout the club, including significant staff cuts as anticipated earlier in the year. Maybe that should read Midsommar... with Ten Hag's early pre-season squad (and Andy Mitten) in Tron…

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EURO 2024 | The Southgate Narrative 1:16:34

16h ago1:16:34

1:16:34

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss the Copa America scenes in Charlotte, North Carolina with Uruguay players entering the crowd to protect their families after fan violence. Will Colombia beat Argentina? Has Vinicius Jr. lost pole position in the Ballon d'Or race? France and Netherlands were eliminated in the EURO 2024 semi-finals, setting up Spain…

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#75 Even Funkier - DISCOnnect cast 1:00:01

9d ago1:00:01

1:00:01

We offer artists a platform to reach you far from the club scene - connected day and night.London-based DJ, producer and radio host EVEN • FUNKIER (@evenfunkier) weaves together Disco, Funk, House, Soul, Boogie, Jazz, Hip Hop and Global delights to create something fresh, irresistibly funky and downright groovy. He plays tunes from across the decad…

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EURO 2024 | Can Captains Cry? 1:16:24

10d ago1:16:24

1:16:24

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Jude Bellingham saving England, Lamine Yamal having a signature move at 16. Can France play better football. Why was Cristiano Ronaldo crying at halftime of added time? What will happen in the quarter-finals... Host nation United States were eliminated in the group stage of Copa America. Can Brazil, without Vinici…

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EURO 2024 | Leave Saka Alone 1:18:09

18d ago1:18:09

1:18:09

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss France and England preforming below their level, or assumed level. Is there a way to fix England. N'Golo Kanté is back with the France national team and still good. Brazil start poorly in the Copa America. Ian Wright thinks Bukayo Saka could play left-back to help the Three Lions, does he have a point? Is football…

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364 | Two Can Win (Feat. Tosin & Red) 1:17:45

1M ago1:17:45

1:17:45

Daniel, Red, and Tosin discuss the Copa America, Euro 2024, Kylian Mbappé to Red's Real Madrid, the consequences for Tosin's Paris Saint-Germain, and Vinicius declaring war on Spain's racists. Talking Tactics Extra: On genocide in Palestine. Support the podcast on Apple or Patreon to join the discussion! Follow Red: https://x.com/Red9248 Follow Tos…

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Ten Hag survives, but can he thrive at United? 50:18

1M ago50:18

50:18

It's the least surprising emergency podcast in history: Erik Ten Hag will continue as the manager of Manchester United into the 2024/25 season. Nevertheless, the podcasters have assembled at short notice; breaking away from holidays, tours, Euro preparations, and a haircut, to get into some of the questions... and there are many. How was the decisi…

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#74 Bruder Jakob - DISCOnnect cast 1:02:21

1M ago1:02:21

1:02:21

We offer artists a platform to reach you far from the club scene - connected day and night.Secco Maracuja, good vibes, and uplifting happy house blast out of the speakers. Born with a canon on New Year's Eve, B R U D E R • J A K O B [@bruder_jakob_official | GER, Berlin ] is now dancing behind the decks, smiling but also highly focused on adjusting…

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363 | Mystic Madrid 1:13:03

1M ago1:13:03

1:13:03

Daniel Tiluk, Have Hope and Carl Anka discuss Real Madrid beating Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final. Why couldn't Dortmund finish when they had an advantage. Why was Carvajal so free on corners. Does Madrid have some level of mystic or aura that activates in the Champions League. Is Vinicius the best player in the world. Jude Bellingh…

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362 | Don't Forget Fede (Feat. Abdul) 56:24

2M ago56:24

56:24

Daniel Tiluk and Abdul discuss Toni Kroos retiring from football. How will Real Madrid replace him in their midfield? If he joins, can Kylian Mbappé be loved by Madrid fans after putting them through several summers of limbo. Should Thibaut Courtois start the Champions League final. When will Luka Modrić stop playing? Talking Tactics Extra: On Luka…

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United win FA Cup! 54:39

2M ago54:39

54:39

Ian, Andy, Carl & Laurie gather to reflect and an incredible performance from United to win the FA Cup at Wembley! How did Erik ten Hag mastermind victory and is that his final game in charge? There is discussion and analysis from the game and behind the scenes from a memorable day to end a very forgettable season. The lads also detail the latest o…

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361 | Pep and Poch 1:12:22

2M ago1:12:22

1:12:22

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Manchester City winning their fourth consecutive Premier League title. Did Arsenal flop? Has Pep Guardiola surpassed Ferguson? Toni Kroos is going to retire after the Euro 2024. Chelsea and Pochettino are going their separate ways. What does the decision say about how the club is being handled (or mishandled)? Tal…

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Measure of Ten Hag’s 2nd season comes down to FA Cup Final 56:49

2M ago56:49

56:49

So, here it is, the season finale. Unfortunately, the Premier League has not ended as we would have liked, and Erik Ten Hag's men will need to win the FA Cup final if they want to play in Europe next season. Under normal circumstances, that would be a good distance short of what is expected from a Manchester United manager and he would be seeking e…

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Bruno returns to revive European hopes 49:59

2M ago49:59

49:59

Manchester United's men beat European rivals Newcastle in their last home game of the season to rekindle hope of European qualification via the Premier League (for a few days at least). After Chelsea won at Brighton, though, the only route to the Europa League is by winning the FA Cup. Manager Erik Ten Hag delivered a rousing speech to the crowd af…

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360 | Losing Is Winning 1:07:10

2M ago1:07:10

1:07:10

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Manchester City's march to the Premier League title. Were Tottenham fans right to want their team beaten if it meant Arsenal lose the title? Where does Kevin De Bruyne rank on the list of all-time Premier League players. Kylian Mbappé is leaving Paris Saint-Germain, it's official. Talking Tactics Extra: On the NBA…

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Beckham on 99, Toone & Co storm Wembley, while storm descends on Old Trafford 52:15

2M ago52:15

52:15

A podcast very much in three parts for you on a stormy Sunday night in May with Andy and Ian braving the Manchester rain and Carl looking nervously out of his twentieth floor window... Arsenal did what was expected of them at Old Trafford, winning for just the second time in seventeen attempts, despite a slightly brighter performance from Ten Hag's…

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Huge Sunday in store for Ten Hag and Skinner 46:46

2M ago46:46

46:46

Another full house but we're a bit more relaxed now, a few days after that chastening result at Selhurst Park. One member of the team has even been brave enough to watch the game back again! Now that everyone has calmed down, we have a more measured look at where Erik Ten Hag stands as Manchester United manager, whether there are any threatening ca…

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#73 Anna Almani - DISCOnnect cast 1:02:02

2M ago1:02:02

1:02:02

We offer artists a platform to reach you far from the club scene - connected day and night.Meet A N N A • A L M A N I [@anna-almani |Berlin, GER], the Drag-DJ and Fun-House-Queen you can't resist. She's bringing the party to town with funky beats and a whole lot of attitude! Anna is all about mixing it up—sounds, genders, genres—nothing is off-limi…

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The end? Ten Hag's future in balance after Palace thrashing 49:24

2M ago49:24

49:24

It's another unwanted inquest on Talk of the Devils with Laurie Whitwell back in the UK and Manchester United back in the mire. In fact, the whole podcast team are on hand as we dig into some heavy questions prompted by Crystal Palace's dismantling of a depleted United side. The biggest of those is whether the performance was bad enough for Erik Te…

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359 | Mortal Man U (Feat. Muhammad Butt) 1:15:22

2M ago1:15:22

1:15:22

Daniel Tiluk is joined by Muhammad Butt to discuss Manchester United 0-4 Crystal Palace. Ten Hag's future. What is wrong with Rashford and Casemiro. Muhammad's gives his Barca-centric position on Real Madrid's La Liga victory and Champions League run. Is Xavi's decision to return the correct one? Also, where are the Asian footballers at? On Talking…

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Squad Audit: transfer priorities for a 'difficult' summer 1:06:26

2M ago1:06:26

1:06:26

It looks like Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS team have really taken the rudder at Manchester United, and the latest in a series of changes at executive level demonstrate just that. But, with many football clubs close to the edge of their budgets, a quiet summer of transfer activity is expected and that means recruiting players will be challenging. We as…

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358 | Mo Better Blues 1:04:09

3M ago1:04:09

1:04:09

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Mohamed Salah and Jurgen Klopp arguing on the touchline. What does the future hold for Salah and Liverpool with the impending arrival of Arne Slot. Arsenal take out Chelsea and Tottenham in the week to keep pace with Manchester City in the Premier League title race. Has the Leverkusen season gone too far? Thiago S…

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Old Trafford disappointed again as Burnley earn battling draw 49:38

3M ago49:38

49:38

Another Monday podcast, another day trying to defy the gloom after Erik Ten Hag's men made it one win in six games in the Premier League with a draw at home to relegation candidates Burnley. We're actually talking about the performance, especially the first half, in fairly positive terms. Does that tell a story of lowered expectation? Is the Premie…

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United back up to sixth after Bruno blunts Blades 53:43

3M ago53:43

53:43

Ian, Andy, and Carl are all feeling a bit better about Manchester United, football, and life in general after Bruno Fernandes inspired a 4-2 home victory against Sheffield United. There was a landmark moment during that game as Ethan Wheatley became the 250th academy graduate to feature for the first team; we get into the nitty gritty of the world'…

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357 | PlayStation 5-0 1:13:10

3M ago1:13:10

1:13:10

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Arsenal 5-0 Chelsea, Real Madrid 3-2 Barcelona, and the Champions League semi-finals, highlighting Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Xavi, and goal-line technology. Talking Tactics Extra: On "Shawshank Redemption" and Morgan Freeman. Support the podcast on Apple or Patreon to join the discussion! Have Hope's Website h…

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United sneak into FA Cup final on penalties 40:52

3M ago40:52

40:52

How can an FA Cup semi-final win at Wembley leave fans feeling empty, if not despairing? That's the conundrum we try to unravel on this podcast. Recorded late on Sunday evening, in a state of serious fatigue, it's a riddle that tests our panel to their limits. What turned this performance from a stroll in the park into a near-catastrophic collapse.…

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FA Cup semi-final preview with treble winner Jesper Blomqvist 46:15

3M ago46:15

46:15

We're looking for positives today on Talk of the Devils, and not just from Real Madrid. The U18s won their league this week and there's plenty of talent coming through. We also saw the first meeting of a new committee charged with planning the regeneration of Old Trafford. And, of course, it's Wembley this Sunday for an FA Cup semi-final against Co…

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356 | Alonso, Arteta 58:52

3M ago58:52

58:52

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Bayer Leverkusen winning the Bundesliga. Is there really a Harry Kane curse? Is the decision to stay by Xabi Alonso the correct move. Will anyone try to snap Florian Wirtz, and which Victor from Nigeria is best? Liverpool and Arsenal lose to Crystal Palace and Aston Villa while Manchester City K.O. Luton Town. Wha…

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Champions League hopes ended at Bournemouth? 51:07

3M ago51:07

51:07

Andy is feeling a little low after his ambitions were thwarted in dramatic fashion in the Manchester Marathon. Unfortunately, Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United hit roadworks of their own at the Vitality Stadium. A draw, and they were arguably lucky to escape with a point, means the team's Champions League hopes are hanging by the finest of threads. …

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Murtough departs with mixed legacy 51:39

3M ago51:39

51:39

Laurie Whitwell is called away from the airport departure lounge to fill us in on his breaking story, that Manchester United's Football Director John Murtough has left his post this week. Promoted internally and given a subtly different job title to many of his supposed equivalents, he has been viewed as a Glazer man by some with all the baggage th…

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355 | The Blank of the Blank of Blank 45:21

3M ago45:21

45:21

Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss Manchester United taking points from Liverpool, what does that mean for the Premier League title race? Manchester City and Real Madrid played an interesting 3-3 draw in the Champions League. Foden is emerging and reminds of a certain someone. Haaland went invisible. Arsenal and Bayern Munich have set up their seco…

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Liverpool red-faced again after Kobbie and Bruno's bolts from the blue 45:35

3M ago45:35

45:35

Manchester United will finish the season unbeaten against Liverpool after another "silly" game at Old Trafford finished in a two-all draw. After an hour, Erik Ten Hag's men had achieved an xG of 0.01, yet they were level at 1-1, Bruno's magnificent 40-yard effort cancelling out the far-post finish from Luis Diaz at a corner. The game then swung com…

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#72 just Etienne - DISCOnnect cast 1:03:54

3M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

We offer artists a platform to reach you far from the club scene - connected day and night.J U S T • E T I E N N E [@just-etienne, Magdeburg | GER] is a DJ and club owner with over 26 years in the game, has carved a niche in the electronic music scene with his deep affinity for house music. His journey began amidst the trance and techno wave of the…

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United lose the plot amid chaos at Chelsea 51:35

3M ago51:35

51:35

Two crucial fixtures in West London in the last five days have yielded just one point for Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United. If that wasn't bad enough, they held the lead going into the 99th minute in both games. If Brentford was bad, this was an astonishing evening at Stamford Bridge. Looking fairly comfortable having put together another remarkabl…

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354 | Alpha Analysis 1:07:29

3M ago1:07:29

1:07:29

Daniel, Have Hope, and Carl Anka discuss Manchester City 0-0 Arsenal. Which of City, Arsenal, and Liverpool are trending in the best direction. Can Manchester United challenge Aston Villa and Tottenham for Champions League places? Chelsea continue to embarrass themselves. Have Hope wants to know what Rodrygo should do in lieu of Kylian Mbappé's imp…

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Mount moment in vain as United fall flat at Brentford 52:01

3M ago52:01

52:01

It may be Easter, but it feels a lot like a Monday as Ian Irving hosts Andy Mitten and Carl Anka to "pick over the carcass" of Saturday night's performance at Brentford. Such was the home side's dominance, it's easy to forget this finished a draw. But, after Mason Mount's late goal was cancelled out, it felt like a defeat, with comparisons even dra…

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Comeback Q&A: Mainoo, midfield, clickbait, and Brentford 48:44

4M ago48:44

48:44

We're back after the international break and we are all aboard Kobbie's hype train! After the Carrington graduate bossed Belgium, it's time for the rest of the country to acknowledge what we already knew; Mainoo is the future. Thanks to everyone who sent in questions and requests; we get to as many of those as we can, covering midfield options with…

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353 | State of the Union 1:03:50

4M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

Daniel and Have Hope discuss where they feel the game is in 2024. Talking Tactics Extra: On the upcoming Netflix cartoon "Good Times." Support the podcast on Apple or Patreon to join the discussion! Have Hope's Website https://havehopefootballhut.com Carl on The Athletic https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka Subscribe to Daniel's newsletter proj…

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352 | Where Is This 'Cookout?' 1:21:11

4M ago1:21:11

1:21:11

Daniel and Have Hope discuss answer/twist your questions about cookouts, Chelsea ownership, Rafa Benitez, the offside rule, and class differences in men's and women's football. On Talking Tactics Extra: On "Shōgun," and the new (but old) X-Men cartoon. Support the podcast on Apple or Patreon to join the discussion! Have Hope's Website https://haveh…

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Old Trafford roars United to victory over Liverpool in FA Cup classic 1:01:19

4M ago1:01:19

1:01:19

Laurie Whitwell returns to the pod to make it a full complement as we bask in the glory of a magnificent, dramatic, extra time victory over Liverpool in what is being called the greatest FA Cup win in Manchester United's history. There are so many threads to follow from a day packed with drama; the comeback, the supreme performances from young play…

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Sancho goals send reminder as Ten Hag faces crucial cup test 50:51

4M ago50:51

50:51

It's a fresh looking line-up on Talk of the Devils as Mark Critchley and Jay Harris drop by to talk Jadon Sancho, money matters, and Liverpool with Ian and Andy. Sancho got his first goal back in yellow at the weekend and Jay was at Bremen to see the game and talk to various Dortmund figures about how the United exile is doing. With Antony also fai…

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351 | Keep the Brand Branding 57:22

4M ago57:22

57:22

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Manchester City 1-1 Liverpool. The Premier League title race. Can Bayer Leverkusen go unbeaten? Should the Bundesliga have five Champions League teams in the new format, despite playing 34 league games with 18 teams? Does Vinicius Jr. need to calm himself in La Liga instead of taking matters into his own hands? Spanish …

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The one with the spoken word poet ft Storm Cecile 57:29

4M ago57:29

57:29

Welcome to Episode 16 of the Game is the Game. I've been fortunate in life to meet an array of inspirational individuals across varied professions. The Game is the Game is an opportunity for them to tell their stories and hopefully inspire others to find their calling. On this episode I sit down with renowned international spoken word poet, Storm C…

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The Rise of Garnacho & Mayor Andy Burnham on Old Trafford Plans 49:10

4M ago49:10

49:10

Once again, it wasn't pretty, but Manchester United got the job done. two-nil at home with Alejandro Garnacho winning two first-half penalties, scored by different players. The same questions remain, though. Casemiro's wasteful performance with the ball was the latest worrying midfield display and a huge performance was required by both centre halv…

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In Focus: Andre Onana, Women's Team, Everton 48:50

4M ago48:50

48:50

The team have relocated to Hotel Football, overlooking a very famous waterway, not that Ian Irving would know. We're going in-depth today, first on Andre Onana, the subject of 'cautious optimism' and a detailed profile by Andy Mitten and Carl Anka. Slightly less optimistic, though not without hope, is the outlook for Manchester United's Women's tea…

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350 | Boyz II Broken Men 1:04:10

4M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

Daniel and Carl discuss Arsenal dismantling Sheffield United. The three-way title race in the Premier League. Carl's experience at the Manchester Derby. Was the referee correct to blow his whistle before Real Madrid scored a world-be against Valencia. Pedri is injured again, why are Barcelona so bad a protecting youth players from accumulating so m…

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#71 The Chord Memory Club - DISCOnnect cast 1:03:53

4M ago1:03:53

1:03:53

We offer artists a platform to reach you far from the club scene - connected day and night.T H E • C H O R D • M E M O R Y • C L U B [@the-chord-memory-club | GER] is a furious electronic project based in Leipzig. Something between House, Planet Rock, Ambient Electronica and Indie Dance etc. It was founded by the two producers Workshop (@workshopfo…

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Rashford thunderbolt not enough as City grind down United rearguard 43:29

4M ago43:29

43:29

Marcus Rashford would have been a huge talking point on Manchester derby day whatever happened after his op-ed for the Players Tribune. But, with less than ten minutes on the clock, he struck hope into red hearts with a lightning strike from thirty yards. Throughout the first half Erik Ten Hag's innovative selection had Pep and City frustrated, alb…

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Relief at Casemiro cup winner ahead of derby 46:16

5M ago46:16

46:16

The awesome foursome are united once again on Monday morning after Manchester United scraped through to the FA Cup quarter finals at the City Ground. Casemiro's late run, late in the game, was just enough to edge out relegation-threatened Forest in a "scrappy" encounter, and Erik Ten Hag was in a scrappy mood himself, defending Bruno (who assisted …

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349 | Maybe Mark Van Dijk 1:14:42

5M ago1:14:42

1:14:42

Daniel and Have Hope discuss the League Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool. Gallagher is new Mount. Liverpool's inexperience beat Chelsea's money. Have Hope is buying the Disney+ Klopp narrative. How bad is bad at Chelsea Football Club? Are Liverpool or Arsenal better placed to challenge Man City for the league? Modrić proves class is permanen…

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