In this episode, we react to a North London Derby being played in Hong Kong, and reflect on the meaning and commodification of tradition. We explore the financial crisis engulfing clubs like Morecambe and Sheffield Wednesday, Arsenal’s bid for Eberechi Eze, and the uncertainty surrounding Palace’s summer under Oliver Glasner. There’s also a look at Alexander Isak’s situation at Newcastle, PSR reform proposals, and how Liverpool have overtaken Manchester United commercially. Plus: the underrated brilliance of Marc Cucurella, Chelsea’s Club World Cup challenge, and a frank discussion about Evangelos Marinakis’ ownership of Nottingham Forest.

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