The last international break is over and the race for the Top 4 is in the back stretch.  We preview Arsenal and Tottenham's upcoming fixtures, analyze the battle for the fourth spot, and do game by game predictions in order to name who we think will be playing in the Champions League next year.  We discuss which is better for the run-in:  playing good mid-table teams with little to play for or poorer team at the bottom of the league trying to stave off relegation.  Rick kicks around Derby county and their storied and sordid history and where they are going.  We end the podcast by reviewing the US's final CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers and previewing tonight's final match with Costa Rica.  Thank you for listening!

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While the title may seem a tad narcissistic, even for us, Arsenal and Tottenham combined for 3 wins this past week and solidified their hold on Fourth and Fifth place so both of us are feeling pretty good about our teams.  We review all those wins plus Arsenal's "not so bad" loss to Liverpool and preview the upcoming North London Derby between Arsenal's and Tottenham's Women's teams.  In the final two segments, Rick kicks around US coaches in Europe (not named Ted Lasso) and we preview the last round of CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying for the US Men's National Team.  Thank you for listening!

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Ronaldo, Ronaldo, Ronaldo makes things tough for Tottenham, but Rick (and Conte) see some hope in the performance; Arsenal dispatches Leichester City like Lacazette, but not Aubameyang, takes penalty kicks; we discuss Arsenal's future improved penalty taking (if they actually get a chance to show it), set piece routines, and quick on the trigger shooting.  Rick kicks around Chelsea's impending sale: who get the money and who is offering the money, then we close out by previewing the midweek and weekend fixtures for both Arsenal and Tottenham.  Thank you for listening!

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Cal discusses how saltiness makes a rivalry more intense and a win taste better, Rick talks Tottenham's Jekyll and Hyde week and season, Cal enjoys Arsenal's Sunday kick around before Rick kicks around US Soccer and FIFA for not paying women players on equal terms as the men.  Previews for next week's Tottenham-Man U game and Arsenal's matches against Leichester and Liverpool round out the show.  Thank you for listening!

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Tottenham had a down and up week that matched Antonio Conte's mood.  Rick and Cal unpack his emotional reaction to the loss against Burnley, Cal basks in the glow of Arsenal's victory over Wolves as Rick does the same in discussion Tottenham's win over Leeds.  When it comes to the Russians, and their money in football, Rick kicks them around while Cal goes in studs high.  We also look forward to Tottenham's FA Cup match against Middlesborough and Arsenal's Premier League match against Watford.  Thank you for listening!

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Yes, it was a very good week.  From their lavish World Podcast Headquarters Cal and Rick congratulate each other as Arsenal got revenge for a season opening loss and Tottenham continued their dominance over Manchester City.  They go on to prove they are equal opportunity podcasters by getting down and dirty to discuss the relegation fight at the bottom of the table and the 40 person brawl that Pepe instigated in Portugal.  Previews of Tottenham's matches against Burnley and Leeds and Arsenal's huge fixture against Wolves are also on the Agenda along with a special guest who hangs around to answer one important question.  Thank you for listening!

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Did Spurs loss to Wolves eliminate them from Top 4 contention?  Did Wolves victory mean they are now legitimate contenders? Can West Ham hang on to their spot in the Top 4?  Will Manchester United get it together to make a run at a return to the Champions League? For Arsenal, what a great week not to play and are they now in the driver's seat for 4th place?  Tune in to hear our answers to these questions,  us kick around Ronaldo, and preview the upcoming Arsenal and Tottenham matches.
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Due to irresponsible comments made in the last Episode, Cal issues a company requested Mea Culpa, Rick laments the end to Tottenham's week, we discuss Arsenal's victory over Wolves and if there precedent for a referee to give two yellows without a stoppage of play, Rick kicks around the CATastrophe that is footballers on social media, we laugh at Everton, and end with a preview the upcoming Tottenham-Wolves game.  Thank you for listening!

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It's the close of another transfer window, or the 30 Day Mega Sale at the Emirates, depending on your perspective.  Hear Rick's views on Tottenham's transfer business (no, he didn't jump out of his office window), a discussion about using on field analytics to establish player value for squad building using Major League Baseball and how this "Moneyball" principle helped create the current World Champion Atlanta Braves as a practical metaphor, a review of the US's World Cup Qualifying matches, Rick kicks around the African Cup of Nations, and finally, does anyone know if Equitorial Guinea is a currency or a country?  

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While David Bentley may be tired, the only thing Rick is tired of is whining players and managers and Cal is just tired of Tottenham scoring stoppage time goals.  On this Episode you'll get to hear Rick and Cal review the week that was for Tottenham and Arsenal, discuss who's more tired:  the David Bentley's of the world or bricklayers, look at the US bid for World Cup Qualification, preview upcoming February fixtures, and give their prediction for transfer activity each club.

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