"Building The Lewandow$ki Brand"

As we kick off the festive season, Ryan takes issue with Poland for gaming the World Cup draw system, Theo defends the honor of Claude Makelele, and Brooks reveals the depressing plans for the Lewandowski brand. In "True Are Ya?" the origins of the Brighton-Palace rivalry are investigated, as are Arsene Wenger's knitting habits. Finally, pre-match monkeys, and Pep Guardiola letting his players decide Man City's transfer business are covered in another edition of Life Ref.  

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