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On this bumper new episode we discuss Kawasaki's surprising loss at Oita on Saturday that saw them fluff their first chance at sealing the title, before we round up the rest of the games - including Gamba keeping the title race 'alive' with their win at Urawa.

Along the way we take stock of the teams between second and sixth that are battling it out for an Emperor's Cup semi final berth and the 2021 ACL spots, then in Part 3 we debut a new segment of the pod and look ahead to the upcoming week in both J1 and the ACL.

Ed and Athos review Champions League action from both Asia and Europe, and address breaking news on the renaming of FFA to "Football Australia".

Plus, there's Malaga watch, goalkeeper hats, and much more.

Some big Premier League games over the weekend as well as movement at the top of the Championship and Harry Kewell’s Oldham looking on the up. Join the boys as we recap it all.

- Recap of Tuesday morning’s fixtures

- Liverpool continue stellar home streak

- UCL and UEL previews

- FA Women’s Super League

- Reading’s drop from the top

- Hull looking the goods in third division

- Kewell’s Oldham on the up

Nick D'Urbano and Nick Hughes review Tottenham's win over Manchester City, injury-ravaged Liverpool's statement win over Leicester City, and AC Milan maintaining their lead in Serie A.

Plus, Melbourne Victory are in action against Beijing in the Asian Champions League on Tuesday night - what will we see from the new recruits?

Josh Parish, Nick Hughes and Nick D'Urbano are joined by the South China Morning Post's Jonathan White to review SIPG comeback win over Sydney FC, and injury-riddled Shenhua grinding out a win against Perth Glory. Plus, Jonathan looks ahead to Melbourne Victory's clash with Beijing on Tuesday.

Fox Sports have reportedly renewed their interest in the A-League TV rights, after the departure of Rugby Australia to Stan Sports. We break down what it all means for the future of the league.

Plus, there's a big weekend in Europe to preview, and the two Nicks renew their rivalry in the Friday Quiz!

Fully suited for the resplendent annual event, Ryan Walters is joined by Matthew Binns and Peter Hampshire to crown the best and brightest in Korean football's top two flights. They get started with everyone's favorite division, K League 2. They go over the nominees and winners of the fan vote for Newcomer, Comeback Player, Young Player, Defender, and Attacker of the Year. Along with announcing the winners, the hosts also assess whether or not they agree with the fan vote with a few surprises.

After a brief break, the K2 awards roll on with Golden Glove, Manager of the Year, and MVP. Ryan, Matthew, and Peter then reveal the KLU Editor's Best XI for K2 and explain some of the changes made from the fan vote.

The third segment sees K1 take center stage for the first time in the evening and Mr. Binns' smugness reach its usual November levels. They repeat the same process as K2 while also answering Eulji Lewis Mailbag questions throughout the show.

Paul and Ian review Lawrie McKinna's autobiography, "Political Football."

In 100 Years Ago Today, Ian talks betting, football violence in England, and the season that wouldn't die. Plus, things get momentarily nautical.

Stuart Woodward guests to revel in Yokohama F.Marinos closing out their home J1 slate with a thumping of Urawa, and also to look ahead to how F.Marinos might get on in the ACL over in Qatar (to 33:51).

Then all we can do is marvel at Super Shun Nagasawa's hat trick in Sendai's dismantling of Gamba Osaka, before we work our way through the other Matchday 27 games.

Nick and Ed review the international action, including Spain's 6-0 demolition of Germany, before switching their attention to the tough Chinese opposition awaiting Perth and Sydney this week.

Plus, there's Ryan Reynolds, Wrexham, and the Rockin' Robin.

International break this week but plenty to unpack with Women’s Super League action, Premier League report cards and managerial movements throughout the lower leagues.

- FA Women’s Super League wrap

- Who’s impressed and who hasn’t in the EPL

- Weekend previews for the top flight

- Rooney takes over at Derby

- Charlton win six on trot

- Nigel Clough appointed at Mansfield

- League Two previews and plenty more!