On-loan Blades keeper Dean Henderson is due to back at Old Trafford on June 30, 2020, but his club would be subject to questions if they enforce it now, right? Mike and Paul discuss whether or not Manchester United would lose all of their good will they built up during the pandemic by recalling the keeper. 

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The Legend talks to Ed Aarons who is a sports journalist for The Guardian and an all-around expert on African football. Ed wrote a new book title Made in Africa: The History of African Players in English Football which details the enormous contribution African players have made to the English game. 

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After giving cars to the NHS, food parcels to vulnerable families, Rashford raising 20 million Pounds, and having no Covidiots (Rojo doesn't count because he's on loan and will never return), Manchester United clearly are the kings of the lockdown in the Premier League! All hail Manchester United! Hooray!   

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Why does Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman want to buy Newcastle United anyhow? And when will it happen exactly? Paul chats with James Montague. 

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David Luiz’s future at Arsenal is very much in question with the club yet to extend his contract beyond the end of next month. So what next for the 33 year-old Brazilian? Back to Chelsea? 

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Boris Johnson has refused to sack Dominic Cummings, standing by his embattled chief aide despite a growing scandal in the UK over his reported decision to break lockdown restrictions multiple times. Meanwhile, it seems as though the Premier League is getting their act together despite the lacklustre leadership from the top. 

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The Legend talks to the sports correspondent for the Financial Times Murad Ahmed about the economic impact of the Coronavirus on the English Premier League. 

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Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus has said that he does not feel that he is part of an experiment as the Bundesliga prepares for its grand return on Saturday. Mike and Paul beg to differ. Or do they? Tune in to find out! 

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Paul and Giels talk about the difference between data and intelligence, how well clubs are integrating football analytics into their day-to-day operations, working with Roberto Martinez for the Belgium national side, and who is better: Messi or Ronaldo?   Optional listening pre-cursor to this pod.   Messi v. Ronaldo article.  

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Manchester City defender Kyle Walker says he feels he is "being harassed" after it was reported he had broken social distancing rules yet again. Walker confirmed he went to Sheffield to see his sister on Wednesday to give her a birthday present and hugged her. He then admitted he travelled to his parent's house to "pick up some home-cooked meals." Did Kyle Walker get the memo or does he just not give a toss? Mike and Paul discuss. 

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