This episode was all over the map. We start by discussing the Premier League fixtures on Sunday and conclude the level of quality on display was definitely not what we hoped to find under our tree on Christmas weekend. We discuss the officiating gaffe that cost Sean Dyche's team a point in a loss to Leeds, the mediocre standard of play in Brighton's draw with West Ham, and the imperfections that title-chasing sides like Liverpool and Spurs carry.   

Later, we preview the midweek action in the Premier League including a suggestion that City are Liverpool's biggest rivals for the title and that Aston Villa may be in position to seriously dent Chelsea's hopes of getting top four. We also consider whether Foden could leave for Real Madrid and question what Chelsea plan to do if they really are able to sing Erling Haaland. Neymar's exploits this holiday season are also discussed as the Brazilian's ego appears to be clashing with Pochettino's style before the Argentine even signs on at the Parisien club.   

Table of Contents 

00:00:00 Intro 

00:04:15 West Ham & Brighton's Flaws 

00:14:23 Referees Need to Earn Respect 

00:22:45 What is Liverpool's Weakness? 

00:28:12 Why is Everyone Inconsistent? 

00:32:16 Spurs are Good not Great 

00:39:26 City are LFC's Biggest Threat 

00:42:42 PL Match-day 16 Preview 

00:54:33 Foden to Real Madrid; Are City Failing the Youngster? 

01:01:56 Haaland to Chelsea?! 

01:16:16 Neymar's Selfishness & Clash with Poch's Style

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