Best Watford Fan Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Is this the WORST SEASON under the Pozzo's? 42:58

11h ago42:58

42:58

After another 0-0 draw Watford secure championship football for the 24/25 season. With the worst points return in the championship under the Pozzo's; The third least wins in the championship this season. Could this be considered the worst season in the Pozzo tenure? We also discuss Dan Bachmann, Rajovic and their recovery of form under Tom Cleverle…

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Episode 237: Preston North End (H) / Cardiff City (A) 56:01

15m ago56:01

56:01

A week that started so promisingly has ended in misery. On Tuesday night Saints entertained Preston North End at St. Mary's and put on a show. A comfortable 3-0 win saw us right back in this promotion race. Only to be brought back down with a crushing defeat at Cardiff City Stadium, which has us destined for the playoffs. Ray and Tim have the pleas…

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Liverpool & Arsenal Recover in the Title Race, Controversy in the Relegation Race 58:20

2d ago58:20

58:20

(1:50) Jurgen Klopp rests some of his superstars and the risk pays off for Liverpool in the title race as they sweep aside Fulham 3-1 (12:40) Arsenal put on a controlled performance with a 2-0 win at Wolves after slipping against Aston Villa and Bayern Munich the week prior (28:50) Everton outlast Nottingham Forest 2-0 in a battle between points-de…

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Stalemates & Season Awards 1:19:34

1h ago1:19:34

1:19:34

Zero goals and still no home win, but there is still plenty to discuss on the latest From the Rookery End. Mike, Jon and Jas talk through the stalemate with a largely toothless Tigers, run the rule over the Player of the Season contenders (including a controversial suggestion from Mike) as well as looking at the impact and importance of Junior Horn…

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Episode 236: Coventry City (H) / Watford (H) 1:27:48

3d ago1:27:48

1:27:48

What a week. Another two games from the week to go over with maximum six points to cheer and the added bonus that our promotion rivals are dropping points. Ray, Kevin and Tim celebrate the home victories against Coventry City on Tuesday night and Flynn Downes' 99th minute winner against Watford from Saturday. There's a further two more games on the…

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LATE GOAL 'HANDS' Saints WIN over WATFORD 45:44

4d ago45:44

45:44

We're back following a week of a draw and a loss. Two good performances against very tough promotion chasing opposition. A late handball led to a winner for Southampton despite the hornets battling from 2-0 down to what seemed like rescuing a point! Positivity is still very much around Watford as we look at who may be in the head coach role next se…

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Manchester City Go Top of the Table, Arsenal and Liverpool Both Falter 54:11

4d ago54:11

54:11

1:45 - Manchester City 5-1 win over Luton Town 9:15 - Liverpool lose 0-1 away to Crystal Palace 22:10 - Arsenal lose 2-0 at home to Aston Villa 33:20 - Manchester United draw 2-2 against Bournemouth 42:00 - Newcastle win 4-0 against Tottenham] 1:00:15 - Wrapping up the rest of the results including: West Ham loses 2-0 to Fulham Nottingham Forest an…

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Looking Forward under Clevs 56:56

4d ago56:56

56:56

After a draw away at Ipswich in the week and almost grabbing a point away at Southampton, Jon, Jason and Adam discuss their reaction to the performances. And. as the end of season is apprapching faster and faster with each passing day, they look ahead to which players are likely to be pulling on a yellow shirt* in the starting XI come the first gam…

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Episode 235: Ipswich Town (A) / Blackburn Rovers (A) 1:21:35

10d ago1:21:35

1:21:35

A painful episode to go over this week. The season is unravelling fast with one point from the last two games. The agonising last-gasp defeat at Portman Road saw us fall to 12 points off the automatic promotion spots, and then we followed it up drawing a blank at Ewood Park. Ray, Kevin and Tim are on hand to discuss the latest from a dismal week, w…

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Is CLEVERLEY given the full-time JOB at Watford? 40:34

16d ago40:34

40:34

We're back after a busy Easter week! Watford have now played four games under TC, losing none, drawing 3 and beating Birmingham, including taking both Leeds and WBA right to the edge conceding late. Positivity is swirling at Vicarage road and despite the draw against Preston extending the winless home run dating back to November's 3-2 victory over …

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Nashville Fan Fest Recap; Advantage Arsenal in the Title Race 12:06

11d ago12:06

12:06

(2:10) The title race tightens up between the top three after a strong performance from Manchester City set the tempo for the weekend (4:30) Arsenal show deeper strength in the title race in comparison to last season (8:50) Liverpool squander their chances against Manchester United and drop a crucial two points in the chase for the title…

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Gentry does it - Watford 0-0 Preston North End 56:37

11d ago56:37

56:37

Play Off chasing PNE were the visitors for Tom Cleverley’s latest audition for the permanent Head Coach role at Vicarage Road, and while the game was a surprisingly tame affair, there’s plenty for Mike, Jon and Jas to get stuck into in this, the latest From the Rookery End. The chaps got together on Sunday morning to talk Tom Dele Bashiru continuin…

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Two two-twos for Tom but 3-5-2 shows promise 58:14

17d ago58:14

58:14

After two two-two draws, over easter - Jon, Colin and Kieran discuss Tom Cleverley's new look Watford and its 3-5-2. Which players benefited for it, which it did not? How far has Thomas Cleverley got to being named the full time Watford Head Coach? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 234: Middlesbrough (H) 1:14:31

23d ago1:14:31

1:14:31

In this week's edition of In That Number, the boys are back with some football to discuss following on from the international break. Not the best of returns as Saints were held 1-1 at home to Middlesbrough missing a hatful of chances in the process. Ray, Kevin and Tim discuss the chances, selection issues moving forward, and Martin's tactics. There…

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Man City & Arsenal's Controlled Draw; Advantage Liverpool in the Title Race 59:18

23d ago59:18

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(1:15) Manchester City and Arsenal play a match made for "control freaks" and share the spoils in a tense 0-0 draw (16:30) Jurgen Klopp out-foxes his potential successor in Roberto De Zerbi as Liverpool come-from-behind to win 2-1 against Brighton (26:30) Robbie Earle traveled to Tottenham to watch their victory against Luton Town and had a special…

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Jay DeMerit's incredible Journey into Pro football (Interview) 54:34

22d ago54:34

54:34

We're back with a very special episode of the podcast as this week we were joined by Former Watford & USMNT captain Jay DeMerit, who discussed his journey into Professional football, signing with Watford at 23 to becoming a club legend and his international career taking off. He also discusses life after football and the incredible work he does wit…

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Episode 233: Saints Brass Special 1:06:12

25d ago1:06:12

1:06:12

Still no football, but the lads are back with another special. This week Ray and Kevin had the pleasure to chat to Dan from Saints Brass to discuss all the happenings with the pre-match entertainers at St. Mary's They go over the origins, their rehearsals and just what they do for their match day routine. Dan also gives his thoughts from the season…

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Episode 232: James Beattie Special 1:55:28

1M ago1:55:28

1:55:28

With no games to go through, the lads took the opportunity to bring on Saints legend James Beattie for a very special episode. Ray is joined by returning guest Will Green to quiz the main man on his stay at Southampton. From growing up in Blackburn and working his way up to the first team, signing for Saints to where his career went eventually into…

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Cleverley is AT THE WHEEL 37:37

1M ago37:37

37:37

We're back! a 1-0 win for the hornets away from home. A hard fought win against a Birmingham City side desperate for points. Resilient defending and a great finish from Dennis sent the travelling faithful back to Hertfordshire in fine spirits! We discuss how Cleverley set up his side differently to Ismael, as well as his post match thoughts! GTP re…

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Top 4 Race Tightens, Fun Times at Fulham, 10 Games Left in Title-Race 52:37

1M ago52:37

52:37

(2:15) Drama ensues in East London as West Ham see a controversial winner ruled out and are forced to split the points with Aston Villa (17:53) Rodrigo Muniz’s brace lifts Fulham to a surprise 3-0 win over Tottenham who miss out on an opportunity to tighten the gap to 4th-place (29:10) Luton Town secure a crucial point in the relegation battle than…

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Clevs comes up Clutch - Brimingham 0-1 Watford 53:33

1M ago53:33

53:33

After heading to St Andrew’s to take in Tom Cleverley’s first game as Watford boss, Adam Drury and Mike joined Jon to talk through the first game of the TC era. Mike and Adam talk about the atmosphere and the stand out performers, while also, now we've gained 48 points and probable safety, cast an eye forward as they try to work out how the rest of…

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BONSER OUT! Supporting Watford in the 1970s 1:02:40

1M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

Bonser Out! is the latest book from The Watford Treasury and in this episode Jon speakes with four members of the team to find out more about the book and what life like as a Watford fan in the 1970s. He talks to Geoff Wicken, his brother Olly, Richard White and Colin Payne to talk about the heroes, the ups and downs and exactly who was Bonser and …

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Episode 231: Sunderland (H) 1:04:07

1M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

In this week's edition, Ray and Kevin discuss the fire that played havoc across the city on Wednesday night, postponing the Preston game and just what it means to the already hectic schedule. Saints did return to action on Saturday, welcoming Sunderland to St. Mary's in another enthralling encounter. The lads break down the highs and lows from the …

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Ismael is GONE... Cleverley IN. 36:31

1M ago36:31

36:31

After Ismael's sacking, Tom Cleverley becomes Watford's 12th manager since September 2019, where do we go from here? We discuss why we feel the sacking was right, despite a lot of good work shown by Valerian and promising results, the January window is where it became unstuck for the Frenchman. What happens to Watford now? how does Cleverley do for…

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Time for Tom: Ismaël sacked after Coventry capitulation. 54:44

1M ago54:44

54:44

In the wake of another defeat and the departure of another Head Coach, Mike, Jas and Jon got together to talk through the latest dispiriting developments. Why now? How will Tom Cleverley fare? What happened to Mike’s coccyx? All these questions and more get the From the Rookery End treatment in this, the latest episode. Let us know what you think. …

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Liverpool & Man City Finish Honors Even; Havertz Sends Arsenal Top of the Table 55:35

1M ago55:35

55:35

(1:00) Sunday’s highly entertaining title-clash between Liverpool and Manchester City ends in a 1-1 draw that now leaves the title race wide open from now through the end of the season (16:00) Kai Havertz plays hero for Arsenal by scoring a late winner against Brentford to go top of the table over Liverpool on goal difference (33:35) Tottenham blit…

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Episode 230: Liverpool (A) / Birmingham City (A) 1:18:26

2M ago1:18:26

1:18:26

This week, Ray Kevin and Tim reflect on Saints' FA Cup Fifth Round exit at Anfield, but celebrate Joe Aribo's late heroics back in the league against Birmingham City. The three discuss the upcoming fixtures for March, the latest proposals to the stadium shuffle, the injuries to both Kyle Walker-Peters and Ryan Fraser and they award the Player and G…

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Why doesn't Ryan Andrews start? 37:22

2M ago37:22

37:22

We're back after another loss to dissect how the team is performing, struggling in the final third, low on confidence with the overall theme of mounting pressure on the side. We then look into why Ryan Andrews isn't starting and why TDB and Ngakia are preferred using data from Whoscored.com & Opta analyst Matt Furniss. GTP returns! happy listening …

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Derby Delight for Man City; Liverpool's Controversial Win 46:21

2M ago46:21

46:21

(1:00) Manchester City survive a first-half scare in the Manchester Derby and score three second-half goals to keep their title charge in tune (21:34) Liverpool leave it to the last minute with a Darwin Nunez header in injury time to defeat a Nottingham Forest side that were left aggravated by a controversial refereeing decision (29:30) Chelsea gra…

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Micro and Macro: Watford’s problems mount at Millwall 55:31

2M ago55:31

55:31

Watford have problems. Big problems, small problems. Immediate problems, long term problems. In the latest From the Rookery End, Mike and Jon are joined by Adam Drury to discuss the latest problem - another listless defeat; this time at The Den. The boys discuss the surrender at Millwall while also looking at the wider malaise that is engulfing Vic…

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Episode 229: Millwall (H) 1:07:36

2M ago1:07:36

1:07:36

Another episode hits you hard and with another loss. Another home loss and by the same score line. On this week's agenda is the latest bump in the road to Millwall. To compile the misery we fall behind the automatic promotion spots and Ryan Fraser joins the walking woulded. Set to miss up to a month of crucial action. The trio of Ray, Kevin and Tim…

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Rating the right-backs and our problems in possession with Opta's Matt Furniss 54:22

2M ago54:22

54:22

Watford 1-2 Huddersfield Was it as bad previous home games against Huddersfield? In many ways it was. So as Jon and DCW gather with Opta's Matt Furniss they reflect on many aspects of the home defeat, particularly those two early substitutions. Also, with Matt's help, and his huge bank of data, the boys analyse the home and away form, the depth and…

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What happens to Ismael now? 39:56

2M ago39:56

39:56

Hello all, we're back following our annual loss at home to Huddersfield. We chat about whether we feel Ismael has lost the dressing room, if time is running out for him and are the main problems at the club the fault of the Pozzo's and are problems which coaches cannot solve. Guess the player returns as usual! Happy listening hornets! Follow us on …

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Liverpool Lift Carabao Cup; Arsenal's Convincing Clinic; Cracks in Man City's Armour? 59:52

2M ago59:52

59:52

(1:00) Liverpool gather their first trophy of Jurgen Klopp’s farewell tour after Virgil van Dijk delivers a super header in Extra Time to edge Chelsea 1-0 in the Carabao Cup Final (22:10) Arsenal pick up right where they left off in the Premier League and breeze past Newcastle in a convincing 4-1 win (33:55) Manchester City need just the one Phil F…

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Episode 228: Hull City (H) 49:53

2M ago49:53

49:53

Ray is back with a midweek special and is joined by returning super sub Tom Pickett from In The Channel. The pair have the dubious honour of reflecting on Saints Tuesday defeat at home to Hull City. Losing the a record which has stood since September, and have seen the side slip to fourth in the super competitive Championship. They also discuss Kel…

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Oh YASER! (I can Boogie!) 39:06

2M ago39:06

39:06

We're back following a first win in 8 to discuss, Yaser Asprilla's sparkling form and his growth as a player, Mattie Pollock becoming a solid unit defensively, whilst Tom Ince and Mileta Rajovic seem to be on a similar downwards trajectory. We also discuss the signing of Mamadou Doumbia, the 18 year old wonderkid from Mali, who joins the hornets on…

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Episode 227: Bristol City (A) / West Bromwich Albion (A) 1:36:03

2M ago1:36:03

1:36:03

Ray, Kevin and Tim are back together at last with a jam-packed episode to cover from this past turbulent week. Firstly the run is over. Shocked at Ashton Gate by Bristol City to end the 25-match unbeaten streak. Then, things were put right 72 hours later at The Hawthorns against a buoyant West Brom side with the backdrop of a takeover on the horizo…

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Chelsea Frustrate Man City; Liverpool & Arsenal's Red Hot Attacking Form 1:04:19

2M ago1:04:19

1:04:19

(1:00) Chelsea put on an inspired performance against Manchester City and frustrate Pep Guardiola's side in a 1-1 draw (23:20) Liverpool overcome some injury scares against Brentford and keep putting performances to stretch their gap at the top of the table (31:52) Arsenal put five past Burnley as their offensive form fires up at just the right tim…

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On the Road: FTRE away at Norwich and Rotherham 46:32

2M ago46:32

46:32

The latest From the Rookery End podcast features two away day diaries, with Colin making the trip to Carrow Road and Mike heading to the New York Stadium (and Millmoor!) to see the Hornets in action. Hear how both journeys and both games went with Colin and Mike checking in before, during and after both fixtures, before Mike rounded up another Watf…

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FTRE FINANCE: Analysing accounts with Kieran Maguire 44:50

2M ago44:50

44:50

Following the publication of Watford’s latest accounts, we reached out to the expert; Keiran Maguire from the Price of Football podcast. Kieran talks us through what the numbers mean, how they stack up against comprable clubs, what it means for the future and crucially, answers the question on all of our lips - should we be worried? There is also a…

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Episode 226: Watford (H) / Huddersfield Town (H) 1:19:46

2M ago1:19:46

1:19:46

This week, Ray and Tim celebrate a further two victories that keep the streak alive and move to 25 unbeaten. The first victim was Watford in the FA Cup Fourth Round Replay from midweek where Sékou Mara shone with a brace to help us advance to the Fifth Round where Liverpool await. The second, the amazing comeback from a 2-0 halftime deficit to Hudd…

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Is Squad Chemistry Make or Break at Watford? 53:49

2M ago53:49

53:49

Hello All! We're back after another two losses on the spin :( However, we take up the discussion of who should partner who all across the pitch from the best CB partnership, the midfield trio and the front three. Who is in our ideal Spine? found out all this and more, Guess the player is back too! Happy listening hornets! Follow us on Twitter! @yel…

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Man United Need More Control?; Arsenal Run Rampant; Haaland's Happy Return 47:57

2M ago47:57

47:57

(0:55) Man United need another late winner from Scott McTominay, this time against Aston Villa, but questions of their control over games still linger (11:50) Arsenal deliver misery to David Moyes and West Ham with a 6-0 win in East London and state their title case (23:20) Erling Haaland returns from injury to Man City's starting lineup and delive…

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MATCH REACTION - Watford 1-2 Leicester 21:33

2M ago21:33

21:33

With an expanding podcast repitoire, and feeback from listeners, on this weekend's, and maybe on a few more, we decided to focus it on our reaction to the match. So here is Jon, Mike, Jason and DCW reacting to Watford's 2-1 defeat at home to Leicester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Zone 14 and a Kayembe Cushion with Opta's Matt Furniss 55:33

2M ago55:33

55:33

In the first of a new type of FTRE podcast, Matt Furniss, Watford fan and Opta stats guru, joins Jon and DCW to take a look at Watford from a different point of view. They discuss how much time Watford have been in a drawing position, how important Wesley Hoedt and Edo Kayembe are to the Hornets as well as Matt's views on Watford's strikers. The pl…

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Episode 225: Rotherham United (A) 1:04:00

3M ago1:04:00

1:04:00

Ray is joined by the returning Moscow Mush Kevin Milverton to celebrate 23 games unbeaten with Rotherham United the latest victims. With the transfer window now slammed shut, the pair say goodbye to fan-favourite Charly Alcaraz as his loan move to Juventus is complete, and read out some of your comments regarding this decision. They welcome in the …

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Is SQUAD DEPTH a problem at Watford? 41:44

3M ago41:44

41:44

After two disappointing (but tired) performances in a row, fans are starting to question the lack of activity in the transfer window with the squad clearly being tired. We tackle all this and Cardiff (H) + Guess the player returns! Happy listening hornets! Follow us on Twitter! @yellowsqurdpod Follow us on Instagram! @yellowsquaredpod Subscribe to …

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Arsenal Right Back in Title Race, Pochettino's Problems Pile On, Everton's Crucial Draw 1:03:56

3M ago1:03:56

1:03:56

(0:55) Arsenal get their noses back in the title race after a comprehensive and well-balanced 3-1 win over Liverpool at home (20:32) Problems continue to pile on for Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea after the Blues dropped an early lead to lose 4-2 at home to Wolves (29:57) Everton put in a tough performance and come back against Tottenham to draw 2-…

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Blunted by the Bluebirds - Watford 0-1 Cardiff 32:51

3M ago32:51

32:51

Watford failed to find the back of the net for the second game in a row, after their third fixture in six days ended in a limp defeat at home to Cardiff. Ismael’s men were unable to recover from a sluggish start, with a lack of cutting edge in the final third their undoing once more. Mike, Jas and Jon gathered immediately after the game to run the …

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Klopp Inspires the Kop, Mainoo Plays Man United Hero, Man City Lurking 1:01:22

3M ago1:01:22

1:01:22

(1:00) Liverpool dominate Chelsea in their first league game since Jurgen Klopp's shock announcement that he's stepping down as Liverpool manager at the end of the season (23:15) Kobbie Mainoo delivers a heroic late goal to give Manchester United all three points against Wolves (37:51) Manchester City continue to add pressure in the title race afte…

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