Can PSG succeed without superstars?

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On Tuesday night PSG lost for first time since Kylian Mbappe left for Real Madrid having started the season seven games unbeaten prior to their visit to London.

They were also without Ousmane Dembele against Arsenal, the player was dropped for disciplinary reasons.

So can PSG succeed without superstars?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Tom Williams, author of Va Va Voom, the modern history of French Football and Pierre-Etienne Minonzio from L'Equipe to discuss PSG's start to the new season, the role of Luis Enrique in their re-styling as well as which young players amongst their ranks could blossom into being their next talisman.

The Athletic's Peter Rutzler also drops in with his view having been at the Emirates while Mike Stavrou also catches up with the travelling PSG supporters.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Tom Williams and Pierre-Etienne Minonzio

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

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