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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to The Final Third, your go-to podcast for all things football strategy and on-pitch action.</p><p>Join hosts Chuck and Owen, along with producer Ben, as we break down the game in accessible language and enjoy the game like your mates at the pub.. From tactical analyses to player performances, we dive deep into the nuances of various games, and look at the interesting matches you can look forward to. Whether you’re a stats nerd or a tactical aficionado, we bring you insightful discussions that elevate your understanding of the beautiful game. Tune in and get ready to see football through a sharper lens—because it’s all about what happens in that crucial final third!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Europe Sets the Tone</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Heavy nights on the continent and a weekend that begins to take shape</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>The Final Third</em>, attention turns first to Europe, where the Champions League ties carry their usual weight. Arsenal’s trip to Sporting, the familiar gravity of Real Madrid against Bayern, Barcelona facing Atlético, and PSG meeting Liverpool all offer different versions of the same question: who can impose themselves when the stakes rise.</p><br><p>From there, focus shifts back to the Premier League. Arsenal look to maintain their rhythm against Bournemouth, Brentford host Everton in a game that could drift or ignite, and Chelsea against Manchester City feels like the weekend’s centre of gravity.</p><br><p>It is a week where the tone is set midweek, and the league follows.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>The Final Third</em>, attention turns first to Europe, where the Champions League ties carry their usual weight. Arsenal’s trip to Sporting, the familiar gravity of Real Madrid against Bayern, Barcelona facing Atlético, and PSG meeting Liverpool all offer different versions of the same question: who can impose themselves when the stakes rise.</p><br><p>From there, focus shifts back to the Premier League. Arsenal look to maintain their rhythm against Bournemouth, Brentford host Everton in a game that could drift or ignite, and Chelsea against Manchester City feels like the weekend’s centre of gravity.</p><br><p>It is a week where the tone is set midweek, and the league follows.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>FIFA World Cup Qualification Excitement</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The FIFA World Cup Play-offs are concluded and there's joy and sadness across different nations]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>The Final Third</em>, the focus is on what the past two weeks have clarified and what they have not. International football provided its usual tension, where qualification is secured less through fluency than through endurance. Sweden’s late push stands out, but the broader sense is of matches shaped by caution and the fear of error.</p><br><p>Tottenham’s decision to appoint Roberto De Zerbi sits awkwardly within that context. It is a move made late, with little time for ideas to take hold, and it reflects a club trying something to save a season that has drifted.</p><br><p>From there, attention turns to the Premier League run-in. The table looks stable on the surface, but the margins are thin and the mood uncertain. The title race feels less about brilliance than about control, while the fight for European places remains crowded and unresolved. At the bottom, Spurs’ position alters the landscape, drawing more attention to games that might otherwise pass quietly.</p><br><p>What emerges is a familiar pattern for this stage of the season. Results matter, but the way teams hold themselves through the final weeks matters more.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>The Final Third</em>, the focus is on what the past two weeks have clarified and what they have not. International football provided its usual tension, where qualification is secured less through fluency than through endurance. Sweden’s late push stands out, but the broader sense is of matches shaped by caution and the fear of error.</p><br><p>Tottenham’s decision to appoint Roberto De Zerbi sits awkwardly within that context. It is a move made late, with little time for ideas to take hold, and it reflects a club trying something to save a season that has drifted.</p><br><p>From there, attention turns to the Premier League run-in. The table looks stable on the surface, but the margins are thin and the mood uncertain. The title race feels less about brilliance than about control, while the fight for European places remains crowded and unresolved. At the bottom, Spurs’ position alters the landscape, drawing more attention to games that might otherwise pass quietly.</p><br><p>What emerges is a familiar pattern for this stage of the season. Results matter, but the way teams hold themselves through the final weeks matters more.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Points, Pressure, and the Slow Unravelling</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Chelsea falter again, Liverpool drift, United take control, and the weekend sharpens the table.</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>The Final Third</em>, the discussion moves from Europe into the league with a focus on what performances actually reveal. Some sides look settled, others look exposed once the level rises, and that carries into how we frame Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Tottenham.</p><br><p>We previewed the weekend’s games with that in mind. Brighton against Liverpool becomes a question of control, Everton against Chelsea one of nerve, and the Tyne-Wear derby something driven as much by emotion as anything tactical.</p><br><p>The episode closes by stepping back out again, with the AFCON decision used as a reminder that questions of credibility in football go well beyond the pitch.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>The Final Third</em>, the discussion moves from Europe into the league with a focus on what performances actually reveal. Some sides look settled, others look exposed once the level rises, and that carries into how we frame Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Tottenham.</p><br><p>We previewed the weekend’s games with that in mind. Brighton against Liverpool becomes a question of control, Everton against Chelsea one of nerve, and the Tyne-Wear derby something driven as much by emotion as anything tactical.</p><br><p>The episode closes by stepping back out again, with the AFCON decision used as a reminder that questions of credibility in football go well beyond the pitch.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Results Without Comfort</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>United take ground, Chelsea unravel, Liverpool hesitate, and Europe lingers in the background</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>The Final Third</em>, the sense is of a season edging forward bit by bit, with nothing being settled. The Champions League provided its usual distortion, where heavy defeats and narrow progressions felt revealing. Chelsea’s loss to PSG was less about the score than the manner of it. Newcastle were overwhelmed in Barcelona, while Aston Villa continue to move through Europe with a clarity that is beginning to define them. Tottenham, improbably, found something to hold onto, even if only briefly.</p><br><p>Back in the league, the same themes persist. Chelsea lost to Newcastle in a game that exposed their lack of composure more than their lack of quality. Manchester United’s win over Aston Villa felt more assured, the sort of result that strengthens a position rather than merely improving it. Liverpool’s draw with Tottenham leaves them in that familiar space this season.</p><br><p>The weekend ahead offers no real respite. Brighton will test Liverpool’s patience, Everton will test Chelsea’s nerve, and the Tyne-Wear derby will test Newcastle’s sense of self. The table moves on, but the questions will remain much the same.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>The Final Third</em>, the sense is of a season edging forward bit by bit, with nothing being settled. The Champions League provided its usual distortion, where heavy defeats and narrow progressions felt revealing. Chelsea’s loss to PSG was less about the score than the manner of it. Newcastle were overwhelmed in Barcelona, while Aston Villa continue to move through Europe with a clarity that is beginning to define them. Tottenham, improbably, found something to hold onto, even if only briefly.</p><br><p>Back in the league, the same themes persist. Chelsea lost to Newcastle in a game that exposed their lack of composure more than their lack of quality. Manchester United’s win over Aston Villa felt more assured, the sort of result that strengthens a position rather than merely improving it. Liverpool’s draw with Tottenham leaves them in that familiar space this season.</p><br><p>The weekend ahead offers no real respite. Brighton will test Liverpool’s patience, Everton will test Chelsea’s nerve, and the Tyne-Wear derby will test Newcastle’s sense of self. The table moves on, but the questions will remain much the same.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Pressure and Control</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool Find a Way</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>The Final Third</em>, we examine a sequence of matches that felt less like isolated events than connected expressions of a season taking on its final shape. Liverpool’s meeting with West Ham, City’s trip to Leeds, and Arsenal’s encounter with Chelsea all spoke, in different ways, to the same underlying truth: that titles are not won by brilliance alone, but by asserting control over disorder and riding your luck.</p><br><p>From there, we move into the midweek fixtures, where Wolves and Brighton each offered a different sort of test to sides with larger ambitions.</p><br><p>As ever, the question is not simply who played well, but whose performances actually meant something — and whose merely looked as though they did.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>The Final Third</em>, we examine a sequence of matches that felt less like isolated events than connected expressions of a season taking on its final shape. Liverpool’s meeting with West Ham, City’s trip to Leeds, and Arsenal’s encounter with Chelsea all spoke, in different ways, to the same underlying truth: that titles are not won by brilliance alone, but by asserting control over disorder and riding your luck.</p><br><p>From there, we move into the midweek fixtures, where Wolves and Brighton each offered a different sort of test to sides with larger ambitions.</p><br><p>As ever, the question is not simply who played well, but whose performances actually meant something — and whose merely looked as though they did.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Control, Noise, and the Shape of the Title RAce</title>
			<itunes:title>Control, Noise, and the Shape of the Title RAce</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Arsenal dismantle Spurs, Liverpool scrape through, City keep pace, and Europe casts a longer shadow</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>The Final Third</em>, we move through one of those stretches when the season begins to clarify itself, not through grand declarations, but through patterns. Arsenal’s derby win over Tottenham felt like the work of a side growing comfortable with authority; Liverpool’s narrow escape at Forest was less convincing, but no less significant for that; and Manchester City, as ever, remain close enough to make every dropped point elsewhere feel consequential.</p><br><p>We also look ahead to the next set of fixtures, where Liverpool’s search for control, City’s relationship with chaos, and Arsenal’s increasingly methodical title push all come under fresh examination. And in the background, there is Europe: not just the football itself, but the wider unease around it, and the way the game still struggles when asked to confront matters beyond the pitch.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>The Final Third</em>, we move through one of those stretches when the season begins to clarify itself, not through grand declarations, but through patterns. Arsenal’s derby win over Tottenham felt like the work of a side growing comfortable with authority; Liverpool’s narrow escape at Forest was less convincing, but no less significant for that; and Manchester City, as ever, remain close enough to make every dropped point elsewhere feel consequential.</p><br><p>We also look ahead to the next set of fixtures, where Liverpool’s search for control, City’s relationship with chaos, and Arsenal’s increasingly methodical title push all come under fresh examination. And in the background, there is Europe: not just the football itself, but the wider unease around it, and the way the game still struggles when asked to confront matters beyond the pitch.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Another Derby Weekend, Title Race Hotting Up, and Regrettable Scenes in Portugal</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>The Final Third</em>, we start with Europe: not just the results, but the feeling of them. One midweek can tilt a season, or at least the stories we tell about it.</p><br><p>Back in the Premier League, we audit our top-ten predictions and confront the familiar gap between what looked likely or sensible in August and what the table now insists is real. From there, it’s into the weekend’s fixtures: City at home against a Newcastle side arriving with confidence and a puncher’s chance; Forest trying to turn their ground into a problem for Liverpool; and the North London derby, where Spurs’ dreadfulness meets Arsenal’s need to rewrite the narrative about their mental fragility.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Control, Chaos, and the Cost of Dropped Points</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Another round of Head Coach firings</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>The Final Third</em>, we’re in that familiar territory where results are almost the only thing that matter . We revisit the earlier weekend that rattled the league’s assumptions.</p><br><p>And we talk about Thomas Frank and Sean Dyche losing their jobs.</p><br><p>The question now isn’t who looks best, but who copes best: who can keep finding points when the football gets tight, the margins shrink, and every match starts to feel like a referendum on the whole season. Who will hold their nerve?</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>The Final Third</em>, we’re in that familiar territory where results are almost the only thing that matter . We revisit the earlier weekend that rattled the league’s assumptions.</p><br><p>And we talk about Thomas Frank and Sean Dyche losing their jobs.</p><br><p>The question now isn’t who looks best, but who copes best: who can keep finding points when the football gets tight, the margins shrink, and every match starts to feel like a referendum on the whole season. Who will hold their nerve?</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Derby Weekend, AFCON Drama, and Arsenal’s Next Test</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>United–City headlines a weekend of big fixtures, while AFCON reaches boiling point</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>The Final Third</em>, we pick through the midweek fallout, then turn to AFCON semi-final night: Senegal edging Egypt, and Morocco squeezing past Nigeria on penalties.</p><p>After that, it’s full focus on the Premier League slate: Manchester United vs Manchester City with Michael Carrick in the spotlight, Chelsea vs Brentford as the form team visits a club searching for stability, Forest trying to scrap their way through Arsenal’s title push, and Villa looking to keep their charge going against Everton. </p><p>We conclude with AOB, including transfer-window noise, and the usual FIFA nonsense.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>The Final Third</em>, we pick through the midweek fallout, then turn to AFCON semi-final night: Senegal edging Egypt, and Morocco squeezing past Nigeria on penalties.</p><p>After that, it’s full focus on the Premier League slate: Manchester United vs Manchester City with Michael Carrick in the spotlight, Chelsea vs Brentford as the form team visits a club searching for stability, Forest trying to scrap their way through Arsenal’s title push, and Villa looking to keep their charge going against Everton. </p><p>We conclude with AOB, including transfer-window noise, and the usual FIFA nonsense.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Managers Firing Broadsides at Employers, and a Seven-Goal Thriller</title>
			<itunes:title>Managers Firing Broadsides at Employers, and a Seven-Goal Thriller</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>57:15</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[From Maresca's firing to Amorim's meltdown and AFCON heating up]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>The Final Third</em>, the lads return to unpack back-to-back Premier League weekends full of chaos, comebacks, and talking points. Newcastle threw away a two-goal lead, then went and won a seven-goal thriller. Arsenal and Liverpool served up a tactical deadlock, while Villa’s form seesawed between ruthless and toothless.</p><br><p>There’s also United’s managerial implosion, a look back at the Festive Fixtures, and a glance at AFCON’s quarter-final line-up stacked with giants of the African game.</p><br><p>It’s sharp, it’s packed, and it’s very much <em>The Final Third</em>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>The Final Third</em>, the lads return to unpack back-to-back Premier League weekends full of chaos, comebacks, and talking points. Newcastle threw away a two-goal lead, then went and won a seven-goal thriller. Arsenal and Liverpool served up a tactical deadlock, while Villa’s form seesawed between ruthless and toothless.</p><br><p>There’s also United’s managerial implosion, a look back at the Festive Fixtures, and a glance at AFCON’s quarter-final line-up stacked with giants of the African game.</p><br><p>It’s sharp, it’s packed, and it’s very much <em>The Final Third</em>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Spurs host Liverpool and AFCON kicks off!</title>
			<itunes:title>Spurs host Liverpool and AFCON kicks off!</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>59:44</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to <strong>The Final Third</strong>! In this episode, we break down another chaotic week of football, looking back at the weekend's biggest talking points and looking ahead to a massive round of upcoming fixtures.</p><p>First up, we review the weekend's action, including a trip to Villa Park for Arsenal and Manchester City's clash with Sunderland. We also dissect Manchester United's performance at Molineux before turning our attention to their challenging weekend trip to England's second city to face Unai Emery's men.</p><p>In our preview section, all eyes are on North London as Tottenham Hotspur host Liverpool in a game that could have huge implications for both sides. We also look at Chelsea's tough away day at Newcastle United.</p><p>Finally, we wrap up,  discussing the latest developments in the legal battle between PSG and Kylian Mbappé, plus a look ahead to the Africa Nations Cup.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to <strong>The Final Third</strong>! In this episode, we break down another chaotic week of football, looking back at the weekend's biggest talking points and looking ahead to a massive round of upcoming fixtures.</p><p>First up, we review the weekend's action, including a trip to Villa Park for Arsenal and Manchester City's clash with Sunderland. We also dissect Manchester United's performance at Molineux before turning our attention to their challenging weekend trip to England's second city to face Unai Emery's men.</p><p>In our preview section, all eyes are on North London as Tottenham Hotspur host Liverpool in a game that could have huge implications for both sides. We also look at Chelsea's tough away day at Newcastle United.</p><p>Finally, we wrap up,  discussing the latest developments in the legal battle between PSG and Kylian Mbappé, plus a look ahead to the Africa Nations Cup.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Fun Weekend Episode</title>
			<itunes:title>The Fun Weekend Episode</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:48:16 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>1:13:36</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Arsenal look to hold firm, City chase chaos, and United try to find themselves — again.</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>On this week’s episode of The Final Third, we start with Arsenal’s steady grip at the top after a composed 2-0 win over Brentford, while City rode the edge in a 5-4 madness at Fulham. Newcastle thrashed Everton, and Liverpool steadied – sort of.</p><p>We preview Arsenal’s trip to red-hot Aston Villa, City’s next test against fearless Sunderland, and United’s awkward visit to bottom club Wolves.</p><p>Also: a bit of Glasner chatter, FIFA’s latest nonsense, and a John Textor eyebrow-raiser.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>The Big West vs North Derby</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of <em>The Final Third</em>, we unpack a weekend where the narratives wrote themselves. Manchester United’s disintegration suffered a miserable home defeat to Everton, while Chelsea defied logic—and Barcelona—with a 3–0 masterclass at the Bridge. Arsenal, in perhaps their most coherent European display in years, eased past Bayern with a clinical 3–1.</p><br><p>In the domestic dust-ups, Liverpool found themselves thoroughly outclassed by Nottingham Forest at Anfield—yes, really—while Newcastle proved the existential riddle Manchester City still haven’t solved. Arsenal continued their surge with a four-goal statement against a Spurs side that looked really bad and bereft of ideas, promising.</p><br><p>Looking ahead, we ask whether Everton can compound Newcastle’s travel sickness, if West Ham might drag Liverpool into further introspection, and whether Chelsea versus Arsenal might finally be more than a mood piece.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>World Cup Dreams, Derbies, and Drama!</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 04:25:04 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[In this week’s episode of <em>The Final Third</em>, your hosts guide you through a lively blend of top-flight analysis and a round of some of the exciting World Cup qualifying stories. Whether you follow the Premier League or want the lowdown on international qualifiers, this episode offers a sharp look at the game’s biggest talking points with the assured voice of your regular hosts.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>An Exciting International Break</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This weekend, there's a break for the international game. World Cup qualifiers abound.</p><p>The team discusses the previous round of Premier League games: the game in North London that was awful for eighty minutes but came alive in the last few minutes, Sunderland's resilience against Arsenal, and the current state of affairs with Liverpool.</p><p>We also discuss what the table looks like and compare it to our expectations before the start of the season.</p><p>And lastly, our dear friend Ruben Amorim marks the anniversary of his arrival in the Premier League. We look back at his tenure and rate his performance.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Is this Arsenal's Title to Lose?]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Is this Arsenal's Title to Lose?]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>After Liverpool continued their losing streak last weekend, the team discussed what has gone wrong for the Merseyside team. With the Reds hosting Aston Villa, we talk about the resurgence of Unai Emery's men.</p><p>Could this be Arsenal's title already? Or is it too early to say that?</p><p>Ruben Amorim's Red Devils are looking to secure another league win, continuing their recent good form. Are they a good team now?</p><p>We try to answer those questions and much more in this episode of The Final Third.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>After Liverpool continued their losing streak last weekend, the team discussed what has gone wrong for the Merseyside team. With the Reds hosting Aston Villa, we talk about the resurgence of Unai Emery's men.</p><p>Could this be Arsenal's title already? Or is it too early to say that?</p><p>Ruben Amorim's Red Devils are looking to secure another league win, continuing their recent good form. Are they a good team now?</p><p>We try to answer those questions and much more in this episode of The Final Third.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Can Arne Slot End Liverpool's Nightmare?]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Can Arne Slot End Liverpool's Nightmare?]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>One of the shortest managerial reigns in the last decade of the Premier League. The hosts spend a considerable amount of time discussing Ange Postecoglou.</p><p>Can Liverpool snap their Premier League losing streak? Can Aston Villa continue their recent uptick in form?</p><p>These are some of the questions we ponder in this episode of the Final Third.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Postecoglou's Defiance]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Postecoglou's Defiance]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 01:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Angelos Postecoglou's Nottingham Forest team is still searching for its first win since the Greek-Australian manager took over. Could a Chelsea win be the nail in the coffin and make Postecoglou's reign one of the shortest in Premier League history? Can the Forest team find a way to win?</p><p>We talk about that and the North West derby between Liverpool and Manchester United. Two teams are in serious need of a win. Which of the Reds will come out victorious and vindicated?</p><p>The team also discusses the title race and how it's shaping up. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ruben Amorim's Last Stand?]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Ruben Amorim's Last Stand?]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Are Liverpool Going on a Streak?</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 21:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>The Big Weekend Preview</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>The Transfer Stupidity Episode</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The "Encouraging Performance" Episode]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[The "Encouraging Performance" Episode]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Most leagues are Western Europe would've kicked off by the end of this weekend.</p><p>The team chats a bit about the start of the English Premier League season and then does a bumper prediction of what the table will look like at the end of the season.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>New Beginnings!</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>The start of a new European football season is upon us and the crew is back after a summer hiatus.</p><p>We look back at the Club World Cup and pay a tribute to the late Diogo Jota.</p><p>Afterwards, we pick on the work done by a few English Premier League teams before the start of the new season and we preview the big season opener at Old Trafford.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Endings: The Premier League Wraps Up</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2025 12:43:52 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Reviewing the final Premier League weekend, previewing PSG vs Inter, and looking back at our predictions</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>As the curtain falls on another Premier League season, we draw breath and dissect the weekend’s final twists. Manchester United’s clash with Aston Villa is put under the microscope, Newcastle stumble against Everton, and Chelsea complete the task against Forest.</p><p>We ask: what have we learned from this season? </p><p>Then, attention turns to Paris – where PSG and Internazionale meet in a final that might feel like a clash of two footballing ideologies.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>European Dreams in Focus</title>
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			<title>The Quiet Rise of Aston Villa</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:07:46 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week we talk about Liverpool’s compelling draw with Arsenal. Elsewhere, Chelsea’s latest setback at Newcastle keeps the race for the Champions League places wide open and means Newcastle United's chances of finishing second are now in their own hands.</p><br><p>We also consider Aston Villa’s impressive consistency under Emery, looking beyond their win at Bournemouth and towards their upcoming examination against Postecoglou’s Spurs who have an eye on the Europa League final.</p><br><p>Plus, a glance ahead at Chelsea versus Manchester United, in what might prove to be a damp squib.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Liverpool Celebrations Halted and Villa Back to Winning Ways</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 00:25:36 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>On this week's episode, we discuss the race for the UEFA Champions League, Brighton's league performance, and Chelsea's victory against Liverpool.</p><p>In addition, we preview the weekend's games including the crunch tie between Newcastle United and Chelsea. And thee's a fun game at the end of the show.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Liverpool Procession and the Battle for the Champions League Places</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>On this week’s episode, we talk about Chelsea’s form after their Everton clash, talk about Manchester United late point at Bournemouth, and dissect the battle between Slot’s Liverpool and Ange’s Spurs.</p><br><p>Looking ahead, we preview Aston Villa’s push for a Champions League return, Brighton and Newcastle’s match with hug repercussions for the Champions League race, and a huge test for Chelsea as they host Arne Slot’s recently-crowned champions.</p><br><p>And of course, more chat about Ruben Amorim.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[City Find Form, Slot's Date With Destiny, and the Amorim Effect!]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[City Find Form, Slot's Date With Destiny, and the Amorim Effect!]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 03:45:56 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week, we go into Manchester City’s routine win at Everton, Villa continuing their impressive run against Newcastle United, and Chelsea finally pulling off a win and  edging past Fulham.</p><br><p>Looking ahead, Chelsea face Everton —can David Moyes and Everton finally get one over Chelsea? Manchester United visit a flagging Bournemouth, hoping for a second bite a t the cherry this season, while Slot’s Liverpool and Postecoglou’s Spurs set up an enticing showdown or a title confirmation (it's all about perspective).</p><br><p>Plus, the latest in the Ruben Amorim saga, and then we round up with a game.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[City's Cruise Control and the Battle for the UEFA Champions League Spots]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[City's Cruise Control and the Battle for the UEFA Champions League Spots]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:04:20 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week, we discuss City’s comeback win over Palace, Liverpool continuing to pick up the points, and Arsenal dropping points again.</p><br><p>Looking ahead, Everton aim to frustrate City, Villa host Newcastle in a key clash, and Chelsea seek consistency against Fulham.</p><br><p>Plus other bits and bobs.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Derby Boredom and Liverpool's Trundle to the Title.]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Derby Boredom and Liverpool's Trundle to the Title.]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>The Manchester Derby: A preview</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>The Final Third</em>, we’re back to unpack the aftermath of last weekend’s matches. Arsenal’s clash with Fulham, Forest putting United through it again, and the usual madness from the Merseyside derby—did any of our predictions hold up?</p><br><p>Then it’s onto this weekend’s action:</p><p>•Can Villa keep their fortress intact against Forest?</p><p>•Will Brentford pile more pressure on Chelsea?</p><p>•And the Manchester derby—can United show up, or is this a City training session?</p><br><p>We wrap it all up with a game at the end. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Intra-city battles and the Race for Fourth Place</title>
			<itunes:title>Intra-city battles and the Race for Fourth Place</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Arsenal Flex, Chelsea Pedestrian, and Ridiculous Predictions</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>The Final Third</em>, we’re back with a packed episode: Arsenal blew Chelsea away, City did what they've done recently, and United… well, they defeated a relegation battling team. We dissect all the key games, own up to some hilariously bad predictions, and take a look back at some of our predictions from the past few weeks.</p><p>There's something for everyone.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Forest knock back City, Arsenal vs Chelsea, and Catching Up</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 04:54:30 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>We’ve been away for two weeks, but football didn’t stop—and neither did the drama. In this episode, we dive into City’s loss at Forest, Villa’s test against Brentford, and what’s really going on with Manchester United.</p><br><p>Then, we turn our attention to a massive weekend ahead. Can Brighton trouble City? Will Arsenal assert dominance over Chelsea, or can Maresca’s side spring a surprise? And can Leicester cause problems for United?</p><br><p>To wrap it up, we chat a bit about the UEFA Champions League.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Chelsea Stumbles, City Cruises, and a Big Showdown</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Can City inflict a defeat on Liverpool</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>The Final Third</em>, we break down the biggest talking points from the past weekend. Were Newcastle United ever in the game against Manchester City? And what did we learn from Spurs vs United?</p><br><p>Then, we look ahead to a massive weekend of football. Everton vs Manchester United—will Goodison Park continue to bounce? Villa vs Chelsea—should Chelsea fans be worried about another setback? And finally, City vs Liverpool—the biggest test of the season so far, but can the Cityzens disrupt Slot's machine?</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Big Clashes, Prediction Chaos, and Can Spurs Beat United </title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>The Final Third</em>, we take a look back at our recent predictions—who nailed it, who flopped, and what we’ve learned from the latest round of fixtures.</p><br><p>Then, it’s all about the weekend ahead. Brighton vs Chelsea—can Maresca’s side finally find consistency, or will Brighton’s relentless attacking play expose them again? City vs Newcastle—do Howe’s men have any chance of disrupting and inflicting more pain on the champions? And finally, Spurs vs United—a huge game with big implications, but can Amorim’s side handle the Spurs attacking setup and capitalise on any potential errors?</p><br><p>Plenty of debate, a few bold calls, and the usual mix of analysis and banter.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>The Final Third</em>, we take a look back at our recent predictions—who nailed it, who flopped, and what we’ve learned from the latest round of fixtures.</p><br><p>Then, it’s all about the weekend ahead. Brighton vs Chelsea—can Maresca’s side finally find consistency, or will Brighton’s relentless attacking play expose them again? City vs Newcastle—do Howe’s men have any chance of disrupting and inflicting more pain on the champions? And finally, Spurs vs United—a huge game with big implications, but can Amorim’s side handle the Spurs attacking setup and capitalise on any potential errors?</p><br><p>Plenty of debate, a few bold calls, and the usual mix of analysis and banter.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Arsenal Crush City and Lay Down a Marker, and a Big FA Cup Weekend</title>
			<itunes:title>Arsenal Crush City and Lay Down a Marker, and a Big FA Cup Weekend</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 03:35:12 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week we break down all the action from last weekend’s key fixtures. Arsenal vs Manchester City—was this a defining result or just another three points for the Gunners? We look at where the game was won and lost, Arteta’s tweaks, and what it means for Arsenal’s hopes going forward.</p><br><p>Elsewhere, we dive into Liverpool’s trip to Bournemouth—did Slot’s side look convincing, or were there signs of vulnerability? Plus, Nottingham Forest vs Brighton—two sides with very styles.</p><br><p>Then, it’s onto the FA Cup. Can the movable object of Manchester United's home form resist the resistible force of Leicester’s threat? Brighton vs Chelsea—can Maresca’s side prove they’ve got some fight? And finally, Aston Villa vs Tottenham—a huge clash between these two sides but who needs it more?</p><br><p>As always, there’s plenty of debate, a few hot takes, and some laughs along the way—including a ridiculous suggestion about swapping football managers with celebrities.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This week we break down all the action from last weekend’s key fixtures. Arsenal vs Manchester City—was this a defining result or just another three points for the Gunners? We look at where the game was won and lost, Arteta’s tweaks, and what it means for Arsenal’s hopes going forward.</p><br><p>Elsewhere, we dive into Liverpool’s trip to Bournemouth—did Slot’s side look convincing, or were there signs of vulnerability? Plus, Nottingham Forest vs Brighton—two sides with very styles.</p><br><p>Then, it’s onto the FA Cup. Can the movable object of Manchester United's home form resist the resistible force of Leicester’s threat? Brighton vs Chelsea—can Maresca’s side prove they’ve got some fight? And finally, Aston Villa vs Tottenham—a huge clash between these two sides but who needs it more?</p><br><p>As always, there’s plenty of debate, a few hot takes, and some laughs along the way—including a ridiculous suggestion about swapping football managers with celebrities.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[City's Statement Win, United's Struggles, and a Huge Test for Arsenal]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[City's Statement Win, United's Struggles, and a Huge Test for Arsenal]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The weekend's fallout, big clashes ahead, and can Chelsea make the top 4?]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week, we break down all the key moments from last weekend’s action. City and Chelsea served up an intriguing game, United’s picked up a win against Fulham, and Bournemouth bared their teeth against Forest.</p><p>Then, we look ahead to a huge weekend. Can Forest hold firm against Brighton? Will Bournemouth cause Liverpool problems? And, of course, Arsenal vs City—can Arteta’s side knock out a big rival?</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Brighton Win at Old Trafford Again and City host Chelsea</title>
			<itunes:title>Brighton Win at Old Trafford Again and City host Chelsea</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week, the team discusses Arsenal’s display against Villa, Brighton’s masterclass at Old Trafford, and Spurs’ loss at Everton.</p><p>Then, we look ahead to a weekend packed with intrigue: Can Bournemouth stop Forest? Will City assert dominance over Chelsea? And what’s in store for Fulham vs United?</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>No One Is Stopping Liverpool</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 03:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we unpack last weekend’s top games, including the North London Derby, Forest’s clash with Liverpool, and Newcastle’s showdown with Wolves.</p><p>Plus, we preview an exciting weekend featuring Arsenal, Villa, Brighton, Manchester United, and Spurs. Stick around for a fun endgame to round off the episode!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Rivalries, Cup Dreams, and Last Weekend’s Fallout</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 03:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[This week, the team dives into last weekend’s key matches, including Spurs vs Newcastle and Liverpool vs Man United, before previewing the midweek games and touching on possible FA Cup drama. Expect honest takes, derby drama, and a quick-fire game to wrap things up.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Festivities and Shocking Conclusions</title>
			<itunes:title>Festivities and Shocking Conclusions</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 04:11:40 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[This week, we break down the highs and lows of the festive football chaos, from Forest’s win over Spurs to Leicester’s rollercoaster against the big boys. We also review how last week’s predictions stacked up and look ahead to a blockbuster weekend featuring Spurs vs Newcastle, Brighton vs Arsenal, and the North West derby that is the Liverpool vs Manchester United showdown.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Derby Drama, Shock Results, and Chelsea moving on up</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 03:57:38 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we go into last weekend's games and talk about what we might have missed in our predictions. We look at the highs and lows of derby weekend from the South of England to the North West of England via the midlands.</p><p>Looking ahead, we preview a thrilling weekend lineup featuring Unai Emery going against Pep Guardiola and the always thrilling Tottenham hosting Liverpool.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>A weekend of derbies!</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 04:00:54 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>The team goes over last weekend's games and focus on the struggles of Tottenham Hotspur.</p><p>In addition, the hosts preview the weekend's games and have picked three derby games to focus on with the big one being the Manchester derby</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>The Corner Kick Episode</title>
			<itunes:title>The Corner Kick Episode</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 07 Dec 2024 02:09:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Massive Wins and More Big Games: Spurs stun City & Liverpool prepare to host the Champions]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Massive Wins and More Big Games: Spurs stun City & Liverpool prepare to host the Champions]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 04:59:13 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nations Cup Heartbreak and Drama, and the Premier League Takes Flight</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:30:58 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Liverpool Dominance?</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[In this episode of <em>The Final Third</em>, we go into last weekend’s most exciting Premier League action, including tactical breakdowns and key takeaways from Brighton vs Manchester City, Liverpool vs Aston Villa, and the intense London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal. Then, we look ahead to this weekend’s international fixtures, spotlighting Nigeria’s recent draw with Benin Republic that secured their qualification. We also review the hosts' predictions over the last few weekends for the Prediction Game.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <strong><em>The Final Third</em></strong>, Chuck and Owen dive into the pick of last weekend's games and preview the games on the horizon. </p><p>They dissect Newcastle’s battle against Arsenal, Tottenham’s showdown with Aston Villa, and Manchester United’s clash with Chelsea, analysing key points, standout performances, and takeaways from each game.</p><p>Next, they look ahead to the upcoming fixtures, sharing their predictions and breaking down likely scenarios. Will Brighton prolong Manchester City's poor run? Can Liverpool stretch Aston Villa’s wobble and keep churning out the wins? And how might Chelsea fare against Arsenal’s attacking strength or lack of it? Join for an insightful and engaging breakdown of the Premier League action, complete with thoughtful analysis and bold predictions.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Highs, Lows, and the Road Ahead: This Week in the Premier League</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[This episode of <em>The Final Third</em> covers everything from Chelsea’s clash with Newcastle to the thrilling Arsenal vs. Liverpool showdown. Our hosts take a close look at what these results mean for each team’s standing and morale and share tactical breakdowns and standout performances. They then shift focus to the upcoming weekend’s fixtures, discussing Newcastle vs. Arsenal, Tottenham vs. Aston Villa, and Manchester United vs. Chelsea. Don’t miss out on the hosts’ score predictions, key player insights, and listener engagement prompts – tune in to catch all the latest from the Premier League!<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Bonus: Manchester United Did A Thing!</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 21:51:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Manchester United's Manager Erik ten Hag has been relieved of his duties.</p><p>We discuss the reasoning behind the decision, our thoughts on what the club was thinking, the potential replacement and the future.</p><p>Please enjoy this emergency episode</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>The Arsenal vs Liverpool Preview</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>The Liverpool vs Chelsea Preview</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:49:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[In this episode of the podcast, we review some of the games and incidents of the international week and then come around to previewing some of the weekend's Premier League games.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Liverpool Will Win The Premier League!</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 13 Oct 2024 01:45:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[On the third episode of The Final Third your hosts discuss some of the English Premier League games from the previous weekend, talk about some topics from the International break and get into a spicy conversation about football regulation in England!<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 2</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:05:37 GMT</pubDate>
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