With UEFA Champions League returning to action this week, the group preview the biggest game of Matchday 7 which sees Manchester City hosting PSG. The crew takes a look at the club resumes of both Pep Guardiola and Luis Enrique. This is quite the important match as City sit in 22nd place in the group standings while PSG are in 25th. So who will step up for City as they've been struggling both domestically as well as in this tournament.

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The group welcome in Allen Hopkins Jr, the Executive Director of Black Players for Change, a collective of Black professional soccer players, coaches and staff. Allen is responsible for creating, strengthening, and executing the overall organizational strategy of BPC, overseeing its day-to-day operations, and advancing the group’s mission of creating tangible and meaningful change within both the Black and soccer communities by addressing systemic injustices through sports. They also discuss the importance of remember Martin Luther King Jr. and his lessons.

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The group welcome in Guillem Balagué to discuss the Top 4 teams in LaLiga as their is a new league-leader in town in Real Madrid. Said club, according to Opta probability, has a 74% chance of winning the title now. The crew break down Madrid's attack looking at Mbappé, Vini Jr., Bellingham, and Rodrygo. And can Atlético Madrid bounce back from a humbling loss to to Leganés?

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Manchester United suffered their 5th defeat in 8 games. The story of the weekend was Rubin Amorim's quote after the club's loss to Brighton this past weekend. "I'm not going to change the way I see the game. We are the worst team, maybe in the history of Manchester United." The group welcome in Geoff Shreeves to weigh in on all that's going on and Amorim's stark words as well as the future of the club and some of its players.

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The Gunners came out to a commanding 2-0 lead against their visitors, Aston Villa, but eventually squandered the lead and now sit 6pts behind league-leaders Liverpool who also have a game in hand. The group discuss what went wrong as well as take a look at the long list of injuries the club currently has and if they played a key role in their draw. And what changes does Arsenal need to do going forward?

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Juventus hosting AC Milan and league-leaders Napoli traveling to face Atalanta for a Super Saturday in Serie A. The Morning Footy crew previews all the action, starting with Juventus’ hunt for a goalscorer—could Randal Kolo Muani be the answer after being spotted in Turin? Plus, would letting Andrea Cambiaso leave for Manchester City in January be a regretable mistake? Meanwhile, Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia bids an emotional farewell to the club. Marco Messina and Tony Meola analyze the tactical chess match between Gian Piero Gasperini and Antonio Conte in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.

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Amad Diallo stole the show with a stunning late hat-trick to propel Manchester United to a vital 3-1 victory over Southampton. The Morning Footy crew breaks down the performance and what it reveals about United's growth under Ruben Amorim. Is this the turning point the Red Devils have been waiting for? Meanwhile, the luckless Saints suffered yet another blow—are they destined for relegation, or is there still hope for survival?

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In a jaw-dropping development, Erling Haaland has signed a staggering 9-and-a-half-year contract extension with Manchester City—the longest deal in Premier League history. The Morning Footy crew dives into the implications of this unprecedented move, breaking down what it means for City, the league, and Haaland's place in football history. Will this secure City's dominance for the next decade? What does it say about Haaland's loyalty and ambitions?

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Erling Haaland’s record-breaking 9-and-a-half-year contract with Manchester City has sent shockwaves through the football world. Premier League expert Geoff Shreeves joins the Morning Footy crew to discuss why this news caught everyone off guard, reflecting on Haaland’s incredible list of achievements and mentality as a player. But should the Premier League be worried about the precedent this deal could set? Plus, does this bold move signal that City are confident about the 115 financial charges looming over the club?

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The group welcome in USMNT and Charlotte FC forward Patrick Agyemang to discuss what's going on in the US January camp. The crew also chat about who he models his game after as well as his mindset and approach. The USMNT 2025 match schedule kicks off this weekend when they play host to Venezuela on Saturday as well as Costa Rica this coming Wednesday.

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