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The British top-flight is back, as treble-winners Man City picked up where they left off scoring three goals away to Burnley in what turned out to be a bittersweet reunion for ex-City skipper & the Clarets gaffer Vincent Kompany. In the match of the week, a rejuvenated Chelsea & Liverpool took home a point in a tight battle at Stamford Bridge. Elsewhere, Newcastle started their campaign strongly - going to the top of the table with a 5-1 smashing of Aston Villa, while Brighton also laid their claim as potential European dark horses with a 4-1 victory over newcomers (and relegation favorites?) Luton Town. All that, and more - plus coverage of the ongoing WWC and MFL, in this episode.

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Just For Kicks returns with a bang for the 2023/24 season, with host Kam Raslan and pundits Bob Holmes, Gogulan Dorairajoo and Dez Corkhill returning fitter than ever. The Saudi Pro League may be the new destination for some, but Just For Kicks will still be focusing on the good old English Premier League. Ahead of Matchday 1, we provide a brief summary of teams that are competing, their summer purchases and where they'll end up come the end of the season. All these, and more, including a bit of Women's World Cup and Malaysian football, only on Just For Kicks!

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Manchester is blue, England is blue, Europe is SKY BLUE! The JFK pundits assemble for the last time this season as Manchester City wrap up the season finale in Istanbul as treble winners after taking down Inter Milan narrowly 1-0 through a Rodri goal. The quartet also break down the good, bad and ugly of the EPL season that was, picking out standout performers in the EPL, reminiscing on the Qatar World Cup that was, while looking ahead to transfer rumours brewing. All that, plus Malaysian football, on this curtain-closing episode of the season!

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All good things must come to an end, and as we head towards the end of the season, the penultimate episode of Just For Kicks for 2022/23 takes the time to reflect on what proved to be a fantastic and unique season of football. Kam, Gogulan, Bob and Asran start with West Ham’s success in the Europa Conference League, and proceed to look ahead to the UEFA Champions League Final. Will Man City complete their treble? Or will Inter Milan spoil that and salvage some pride for the Serie A? The pundits also continue their review of the remaining teams in EPL, as well as reflect on the 2022 World Cup (remember that?). All these and more, including updates on the local game, on the second last episode of Just For Kicks for this season!

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There are still some (important) matches left, but the Just For Kicks team are starting their first part of their end-of-season review for the 2022/23 EPL season. Join Kam and the pundits as they reflect on how clubs like Arsenal, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Everton have performed throughout the season. In between that, they also discuss Sevilla’s success (again) in the Europa League, as well as look ahead to the FA Cup Final between the red and blue half of Manchester. All these, and more, including Malaysian football, on another exciting episode of Just For Kicks!

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.... and that's a wrap! Manchester City are champions for the third time in a row while we tearfully say goodbye to two giants of the domestic game - Leeds United & Leicester City, who failed to keep their EPL spot and will play EFL Championship football next season. Plenty of intriguing results in GW38 as the gang dissects the 4-4 goal fest between Liverpool & Southampton, Lucas Moura scoring late on with his last touch for Tottenham, Newcastle giving up third spot with a 1-1 draw v Chelsea. The quartet also preview the upcoming UEFA Europa finals, FA Cup final and some chat on Malaysian football.

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As the dust settles at the top of the table, with champions crowned and European spots secured for most of the teams, we now turn our attention to the bottom of the table. Leeds United, Everton and Leicester City will be battling for their survival this weekend in the final round of the 2022/2023 English Premier League season. Which clubs will join Southampton in the Championship next season? And which club will get a second chance? The pundits give their predictions, look ahead to the Championship play-off final, as well as kickstart their end-of-season reflections in another exciting episode of Just For Kicks!

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Even without kicking a ball over the weekend, a stumble for Arsenal v Nottingham Forest proved to be the final nail in the coffin for Arteta's men, as Manchester City were confirmed as champions for the third time in a row, stunningly their fifth league title in six seasons. Establishing themselves as one of the most dominant sides in league history, potentially more silverware awaits Pep's men as the two cup finals awaits - a Manchester showdown as they take on United for the FA Cup & a trip to Istanbul where the Cityzens will look to complete the illusive treble with their first ever Champions League. It's also getting tight at the other end of the league table as four clubs are still in danger of the drop with only two games remaining - Everton earned themselves a valuable point with last minute equalizer v Wolves while it's crunch time for Leeds United who failed to push themselves to safety with a 3-1 loss v West Ham. All that and more, discussed on this week's Just For Kicks.

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Newcastle's dream of playing Champions League football might become a reality soon, as they dispatched Brighton, who themselves are chasing their own European aspirations, but have stumbled again, despite conquering Arsenal at the Emirates last weekend. Elsewhere, this season's Champions League final will be an all-blue affair, with Manchester City booking their place in the final after demolishing Real Madrid at a very lively Etihad Stadium. Inter Milan finished the job in the Derby della Madonnina, but will be the underdogs on the 11th of June. The pundits look back to these matches, as well as the Championship play-offs and many more, only on Just For Kicks!

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While not mathematically confirmed, GW36 nudged us closer to crowning this season's champions, and the writing on the wall seems to be that the trophy will remain in the blue half of Manchester - as Pep's side won away 3-0 at Everton and are now just one win away from defending their status as the best team in the country. Arsenal on the other hand, played well but went down 0-3 to Brighton - a result that saw their fleeting title hopes left in tatters. Elsewhere, Manchester United looked to further cement their Champions League spot with a 2-0 win over Wolves keeping pace with third place Newcastle who dropped points with an exciting 2-2 draw with relegation strugglers Leeds United. All those results, and more - including European football previews, here on Just For Kicks.

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