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  • Episode 86 - Is Lamine Yamal the BEST in the world? + Who should sign Darwin Nunez

    On this episode, Patrick and Hayden discuss the UEFA Champions League Semifinals. Lamine Yamal was incredible, but Inter Milan feel confident they can defeat Barcelona after a 3-3 draw. PSG kept Arsenal scoreless for a 1-0 win, but were Arsenal better than you might think? To close the episode the guys talk Darwin Nunez. What's his skillset, what teams could be good landing spots for him, and should clubs take a risk for the potential huge benefit? Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:10 - Barcelona vs Inter Milan

    01:58 - Inter struck early to go up 2-0

    02:41 - Lamine Yamal announced himself on the world stage

    03:41 - How Lamine generates so much power from small distances

    04:40 - Is he the best player in the world?

    05:34 - xG and Inter’s 2nd half

    07:07 - Inter’s confidence grew during the game

    07:56 - Players that are non-factors, but Barca still performs

    08:15 - Pedri’s crossing

    08:49 - Raphinha’s screamer

    09:50 - Substitutions during the game

    10:15 - Szczęsny is a geography teacher

    10:55 - Incredible moments in this game

    12:29 - Denzel Dumfries ability and performance this game

    13:52 - He’s a big game player

    15:09 - Barcelona will be scared of him in the 2nd leg

    15:51 - Both teams want to attack the right side

    16:48 - Inter at the San Siro

    17:02 - Arsenal vs PSG

    17:54 - The game changed 25 minutes in

    19:11 - Arsenal are resilient

    20:01 - Donnarumma made Arsenal change their style

    21:32 - xG oddities

    22:48 - What made the change for Arsenal?

    24:18 - The midfield matchup

    26:19 - Baiting the opponents and exploiting that

    27:06 - Arsenal did not have many options this match - how can Arteta change this?

    27:55 - Kai Havertz missed

    29:17 - Do Arsenal need a different profile?

    30:12 - Merino at CF next week?

    30:46 - Will Dembele be healthy? How will PSG adjust?

    33:31 - All 4 teams showed themselves well

    33:56 - Darwin Nunez on the Market

    34:42 - Decline in pressing hurts him + What’s his skillset

    36:30 - Atletico Madrid or Atalanta?

    37:05 - As a pair with Julian Alvarez

    37:47 - How does he fit at Atalanta?

    39:15 - Interesting potential options (Real Betis, Bournemouth, and Monaco)

    40:36 - Fit at Arsenal?

    41:08 - Aston Villa?

    42:16 - Nunez + Arteta

    43:01 - A good Rashford replacement for Villa?

    43:51 - Leeds could be interesting

    45:06 - Como and Fabregas?

    46:14 - Is Nunez enough to keep Leeds up?

    48:17 - A team willing to task a risk can have huge benefit

    50:59 - Where to find Hayden


    #barcelona #arsenal #championsleague #psg #intermilan #ucl #lamineyamal #raphinha #pedri #saka #arteta #dumfries #yamal #darwinnunez #darwinnúñez #liverpool #arneslot #football #soccer #fyp #foryou

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    54 min
  • Episode 85 - Rebuilding Manchester United: Victor Osimhen and Picking a CM Target

    On this episode, Patrick and Ted rebuild Manchester United. Which Striker should they go for, what positions do they need to improve (hint: a lot of them), and what players can they keep in their squad? Should they go after Victor Osimhen, Viktor Gyokeres, Liam Delap or someone else? Or should they splurge on a midfielder instead? All that and more on todays episode, enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    00:52 - United should be better than this

    01:47 - United could finish 17th

    02:33 - It’s been good to see United fans suffer a bit

    03:19 - Rebuilding United is hard because they have SO FEW resources

    04:06 - Their books are depressing, but they have some young talent

    05:27 - How are United broke while Chelsea have infinite money

    06:12 - United have made tons of mistakes, especially with wages

    07:47 - This is a multi-year rebuild

    08:49 - Amorim has been honest about this hurting

    10:19 - United should NOT go for super specialized players

    10:49 - Christian Eriksen = Tin Man

    11:32 - They lack athleticism

    12:50 - Garnacho and Diallo

    13:11 - Their Next Center Forward - Darwin Nunez, Victor Osimhen, Someone else?

    14:36 -Darwin and someone to pass to him

    16:35 - United can’t shop at premiums anymore

    18:24 - Two approaches they can go for

    19:52 - The near term option

    20:51 - The extreme discipline option

    22:19 - Better teams get value out of players

    24:20 - If they want a striker, where should they look?

    25:49 - Discount Striker and amazing CM?

    26:50 - Osimhen or Gyokeres?

    27:56 - Jonathan David and Georges Mikautadze

    28:27 - Being connected to lesser tier clubs

    30:17 - Liam Delap

    32:20 - Playing higher variance

    33:23 - What’s the plan and who is executing it?

    34:13 - Comparison to Liverpool and Arsenal

    35:55 - Lionel Messi and doing the right thing

    37:11 - Nunez as the answer to structured football

    37:47 - Boniface for cheap?

    39:06 - Ederson

    40:04 - Should’ve bought Joao Neves not Lenny Yoro

    40:51 - Rebuilding from 14th to 7th is not 4th to 1st

    41:35 - Angelo Stiller

    43:30 - Is Cunha too expensive?

    44:11 - Adding a changing room problem?

    47:40 - Jean-Philippe Mateta

    48:36 - United have to shop much deeper in the market

    50:08 - Should they gamble on unknown, cheap guys?

    51:07 - Buying from surplus English academies

    53:25 - They have to fill their needs

    55:04 - Xavi Simons and Soungoutou Magassa

    56:35 - They need high floor guys

    57:17 - Benefiting from a 2nd team?

    58:24 - United fans this will take TIME

    1:00:48 - Sign 23/24 year olds for the long term plan

    1:02:33 - A couple enjoyable players go a long way

    1:04:54 - B-Roll (Dorgu, Johnny Evans, and continuity)


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    1 hr 8 min
  • Episode 84 - Which competition should Chelsea prioritize + Can Spurs win Europa?

    On this episode, Patrick and Neel break down the semifinals of the UEFA Europa and Conference Leagues. Can Tottenham finally end their trophy drought? Should Chelsea prioritize making the Champions League over winning the Conference League due to their financial situation? Patrick gets quizzed on his ball knowledge, as well as his pronunciation of Finnish teams. Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:28 - Manchester United vs Athletic Club

    03:19 - Are Athletic Club Favorites?

    04:10 -Does the first leg being at San Mames help United?

    05:19 - Neither United or Athletic Club have been tested in the knockouts

    06:07 - Athletic Club's low block is their identity

    07:20 - Nico Williams to miss at least 1 leg

    08:43 - United don't really ever have a plan

    10:01 - La Liga is more conservative than the Premier League

    11:26 - Tottenham vs Bodø/Glimt

    12:37 - The set up for Tottenham to bottle it + the BEST home field advantage?

    13:58 - Glimt's playstyle

    15:37 - Tottenham's job is simple + Glimt's transfer scams

    17:48 - Spurs should be able to dominate the ball

    18:53 - Spurs recent form is shocking

    20:25 - Spurs vs Nottingham Forest (cross spamming)

    21:15 - These are really good fixtures

    22:25 - Kjetil Knutsen's contribution to Glimt's success

    23:44 - Chelsea vs Djurgården

    24:50 - Djurgården have came out of nowhere + their injury list

    26:40 - Goalkeeper heat maps and Neel is David Attenborough

    27:34 - Players to watch for Djurgården

    28:49 - Patrick tries to pronounce Finnish teams

    31:45 - Chelsea likely blow them away

    32:17 - Do Chelsea prioritize making the champions league?

    35:15 - Real Betis vs Fiorentina

    36:58 - Who has a better chance against Chelsea?

    39:48 - The threat of Moise Kean for Fiorentina

    41:35 - The only unbeaten La Liga team against Barcelona this season

    43:17 - What if Betis can't get a positive field tilt against Chelsea?

    45:00 - The first leg at Betis + 3 Straight final losses for Fiorentina?

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    48 min
  • Episode 83 - Why EVERY remaining team can win the UEFA Champions League

    On this episode, Patrick and Hayden recap the action from the 2nd leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals and look ahead to the Semifinal matchups. Who will come out on top from Barcelona vs. Inter Milan and Arsenal vs. PSG? The guys predict the semifinals at the end of the episode and share their thoughts on this UCL campaign as a whole. Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:05 - Inter Milan advance over Bayern Munich

    01:58 - Inter are comfortable in their own skin + Set pieces

    03:30 - How important is Bastoni?

    04:50 - Inter is old, is this their last chance?

    06:05 - Results by committee at striker - other positions to follow?

    06:59 - Olise was Bayern’s creative hub - How much did they miss Musiala?

    08:43 - Both teams would’ve felt hard done if they were knocked out

    09:13 - Barcelona lose their first game of 2025, but advance over Dortmund

    10:03 - Dortmund exploited Barca’s high line - Can Inter do the same?

    11:48 - Will inter Target Barca’s left side?

    13:06 - Barcelona vs. Inter Milan will be a game of transitions

    13:50 - What will Hansi Flock focus on?

    14:50 - Inter scored on set pieces, but were also vulnerable to them

    16:13 - Aston Villa vs PSG

    17:21 - Were PSG uncertain about how Villa were going to play?

    18:10 - Villa nearly came back + Rashford was incredible

    19:59 - Why did PSG set up like they did?

    21:38 - When Rashford went off Villa lost energy

    22:25 - Is this PSG’s main weakness?

    24:09 - Real Madrid vs Arsenal

    24:55 - No concerns for Arsenal on the defensive side of the ball

    25:17 - Saliba’s first coach was Mbappe’s father

    26:20 - Dembele’s versatility could be key

    26:58 - Unimpressed by the Arsenal attack?

    28:00 - Impact of Partey’s yellow

    28:33 - Real Madrid attempted 43 crosses

    29:36 - Luis Enrique is really flexible

    31:21 - Who replaced Partey’s physicality?

    32:08 - Having the home leg first could play a big role

    32:49 - Arsenal are not healthy compared to PSG, so Arteta must adapt

    33:52 - Predictions for the semifinals

    36:09 - The BEST champions league in a long time

    36:47 - We’ve ended up with the strongest teams that are playing the best football



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    39 min
  • Episode 82 - Who will be Tottenham's next manager + Thomas Müller is UNDERRATED

    On this episode, Patrick and Ted roundup the action from the Premier League over the weekend. Have Manchester City figured it out, are Chelsea doomed, can Newcastle make the Champions League, and who will replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham? Then, the conversation switches to Germany for discussion of Thomas Muller's greatness. Is he underappreciated by fans? Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:23 - Premier League round up + top 5 race

    03:14 - Manchester City’s different setup vs Palace

    04:11 - Did Pep get inspired by Arsenal’s academy?

    04:58 - Making fullbacks out of midfielders?

    07:15 - What happens to City the next 6+ games? + Ederson’s assist

    08:12 - Is Pep weak at developing players early?

    09:29 - City’s Academy is no longer elite level? + Players on other teams

    10:39 - Can City keep this up?

    11:50 - Newcastle defeat Manchester United + United’s defensive issues

    13:06 - Amorim set his team up to install principles, not to succeed

    14:27 - Rough remaining fixtures

    15:15 - Newcastle have taken care of business

    16:23 - Chelsea vs Ipswich

    17:45 - Nothing has been resolved since the autumn

    18:58 - Questions about the manager? Go hire Kieran McKenna?

    20:07 - Fire coaches FAST until you strike gold

    23:10 - What happens if Chelsea miss on the UCL?

    24:28 - Do Villa have a chance?

    26:16 - Ange Postecoglou WILL be sacked

    28:05 - Bad defending in Spurs vs Wolves

    28:38 - Bournemouth haven’t won in 2.5 months

    29:43 - Thomas Frank or Iraola if you’re Daniel Levy?

    31:04 - Squad fit + Clashing with Levy

    32:34 - Spurs need a DM

    34:55 - Thomas Muller is UNDERRATED

    35:47 - Italy to extend his career?

    37:17 - His output almost never gets talked about

    38:31 - Patrick thinks Muller is annoying

    39:16 - G/A per season

    40:32 - The brain required for these numbers is astonishing

    42:08 - Lewandowski was the 3rd best player in the world for a long time

    43:13 - Muller typifies German Football

    43:44 - Guirassy touch + story

    46:08 - Max Beier

    47:56 - What if Germany had Lewandowski?

    49:03 - B-roll (Voice Notes, breaking rules, Luis Enrique and Mbappe, football talk, and Morning Bean)


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    1 hr
  • Episode 81 - Arsenal SHOCK Real Madrid + Inter Milan CAN win the treble

    On this episode, Patrick and Neel breakdown the action from the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. They start with Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Real Madrid, in large part due to Declan Rice's 2 freekick goals. Then comes Inter Milan's 2-1 win over Bayern Munich. Was it an upset? Next, Unai Emery and Aston Villa got out to an early lead, but PSG won 3-1. Lastly, Barcelona trounced Dortmund, 4-0. The episode ends with predictions for the Semifinal matchups and picking teams to make the final. Enjoy!



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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:21 - Arsenal stun Real Madrid 3-0, Declan Rice scores 2 freekicks

    03:06 - Ancelotti's out of possession tactics

    03:58 - The first half was positive for Madrid

    05:14 - Real Madrid couldn't disrupt the buildup

    06:07 - Arsenal were more aggressive than usual

    07:25 - Madrid did NOTHING in the second half

    08:51 - Can Real Madrid come back?

    12:40 - Inter Milan defeat Bayern Munich, 2-1, but was it an upset?

    14:39 - How both teams set up

    16:37 - Inter's artificial transitions and are they a weakness of Bayern?

    17:53 - Augusto played phenomenally

    19:50 - Will Musiala be back for Bayern? + missing your elite 1v1 players

    21:25 - PSG vs Aston Villa

    22:40 - How Marquinhos suspension changed PSG

    24:16 - Individual moments spoiled Unai Emery's day

    25:07 - Did Villa get sucked into an end-to-end game?

    26:03 - Dembele free roaming deeper

    27:18 - Kvara in a playmaking role

    29:06 - The instant response was crucial for PSG

    29:55 - Barcelona vs Dortmund

    31:03 - Dortmund had some chances

    32:04 - Barcelona still have issues in the defense

    33:20 - Semifinal predictions - Barca vs Inter?

    34:30 - Inter have some tools to hurt Barcelona

    35:54 - Arsenal vs PSG seems likely

    37:34 - How will PSG's midfield do against Arsenal's?

    39:25 - Predictions for the final based on these matchups

    40:07 - Inter's treble hopes

    42:34 - Hopefully we don't look stupid next week

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    45 min
  • Episode 80 - Florian Wirtz = Man City's next De Bruyne? + UCL QF breakdown

    On this episode, Ted and Patrick breakdown EVERY UCL quarterfinal matchup. Who will advance and which matchups are worth your time to watch? Then, they quickly touch on the MISERABLE Manchester Derby and how bad Manchester United have been for a decade. The episode ends with 3 quick transfer rumour hits, including Florian Wirtz as a Kevin De Bruyne replacement for Manchester City. Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:01 - Arsenal vs. Real Madrid

    01:59 - Gabriel's injury

    02:55 - First game at the Emirates, can they get going early?

    03:59 - Is this who Arteta is?

    06:12 - Experience against transition teams in the EPL

    07:27 - How much will Arsenal press? + Injuries to Real Madrid

    10:21 - Is Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan SNEAKY GOOD?

    11:29 - NOBODY is pressing in the Bundesliga

    13:37 - Inter play however they need to play

    15:50 - Kompany reflecting Pep's old style?

    16:54 - Gervinho break

    18:28 - Barcelona vs Dortmund

    19:37 - Dortmund are more competent under Kovac

    21:49 - Should Barcelona be 1.5 goal favorites?

    22:34 - Lamine Yamal's injury scare + Ansu Fati

    23:58 - PSG vs Aston Villa - Can Emery do it?

    24:40 - Villa are in great form

    26:19 - Taking PSG seriously, but this is when they bottle it

    28:27 - A MISERABLE Manchester Derby

    29:58 - United have been better recently

    31:04 - United haven't been good since '13-'14

    33:22 - Kevin De Bruyne leaving Manchester City

    36:12 - Florian Wirtz to replace him?

    39:17 - Other teams interested?

    42:54 - Jean-Philippe Mateta to Man United?

    44:30 - Depth option, but not to compete in the UCL

    46:08 - The most interesting rebuild options for Manchester United

    47:12 - Teams may need to sell assets

    49:22 - Teams are better at spending money these days

    49:54 - Antonee Robinson to Liverpool?

    51:14 - Does it make sense?

    53:24 - Full Team rebuilds coming soon!

    54:22 - B-Roll ( Manchester Derby, City vs Chelsea for UCL spots, and will City EVER get punished?)


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    58 min
  • Episode 79 - Who should buy Victor Osimhen? + How do City handle Haaland's Injury?

    On this episode, Patrick and Hayden discuss Erling Haaland's injury and how Manchester City and Pep Guardiola may try to deal with his absence. Then, strikers are in hot demand this summer, but why has Victor Osimhen seemingly dropped off the map? The guys take a look at potential landing spots for Osimhen and dive into why he might be worth the risk. Finally, RB Leipzig have sacked Marco Rose. What led to his sacking, which players might Leipzig lose this summer, and who is rumoured to be their next manager? Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:04 - Erling Haaland Injured against Bournemouth

    02:27 - City could really use Julian Alvarez

    03:09 - Can Omar Marmoush fill Haaland's role?

    05:44 - Who steps into Haaland's role? + Liam Delap

    06:40 - Too many creators, not enough goal scorers for City?

    08:07 - There's still hope for City

    09:39 - City's attack outside of Haaland has been BAD

    10:56 - Rodri masked their defensive issues

    11:56 - City have never felt like a one striker team before

    12:57 - Add City to the teams looking for a striker this summer?

    13:27 - Should clubs be in for Victor Osimhen?

    16:28 - Osimhen is relatively affordable now compared to other strikers

    17:27 - Osimhen's physical ability sets him apart

    18:26 - Which clubs would you like to see Osimhen at?

    18:52 - Spurs, Inter Milan, and Juventus

    20:43 - Newcastle as an Isak replacement?

    22:58 - Marco Rose sacked by RB Leipzig

    24:25 - Poor UCL performace was a big factor

    25:15 - Leipzig have invested a LOT

    26:08 - What caused Rose's poor performance?

    28:22 - Leipzig's steep drop off

    30:59 - How the Bundesliga has adjusted

    32:13 - The quality of their players means this shouldn't happen

    33:51 - They needed one more passer

    35:36 - Oliver Glasner linked to the job

    38:48 - Victor Boniface to Leipzig?

    39:55 - Thoughts on Glasner as a candidate?

    40:56 - Worth it to take this job, even if it's a pay cut?

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    44 min
  • Episode 78 - Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk replacement? + Chelsea vs. Spurs preview

    On this episode, Ted and Patrick look at 5 transfer rumours around the Premier League, including a potential Virgil van Dijk replacement. Which of these make sense and which are agents spouting nonsense? Then, we look ahead to the mid-week games, including a preview of Chelsea vs. Spurs. Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:22 - Hugo Larsson to Manchester City for £50M?

    02:38 - A lower price?

    04:09 - How does Pep play into these decisions?

    05:26 - Passing as an attribute vs. age curve

    06:15 - Jonathan David to Newcastle on a free?

    07:27 - Manchester United an option? Or a non-EPL team?

    08:10 - Barcelona rumours and David’s creative numbers

    10:30 - Isak replacement?

    10:52 - Darwin Nunez to Atletico Madrid for £60M?

    11:37 - The right kind of coach for Nunez

    12:27 - Luis Diaz, Mo Salah, and Trent

    13:59 - Nunez as an Isak replacement as well?

    14:36 - Enzo to Atleti?

    16:59 - Aston Villa?

    17:57 - Let Darwin be Darwin

    18:39 - Jobe Bellingham to Brighton

    20:12 - What will Jobe become?

    22:09 - Is Germany a better league for him?

    22:45 - The easy Dortmund link?

    23:36 - Schlotterbeck to Liverpool for £60M

    26:00 - Everything about this makes sense

    27:20 - Liverpool’s rebuild + Don’t become Man United

    28:04 - Does Schlotterbeck help you get MORE out of VVD?

    29:19 - Chelsea vs. Spurs preview

    30:58 - Stoppable force meets moveable object

    32:24 - Brighton v Aston Villa

    33:52 - Beef with Spurs?

    35:42 - Wednesday lookahead

    36:52 - B -Roll (ManDown, American accents, Coldplay, and Actors)

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  • Episode 77 - BETTER targets than Nico Williams and Zubimendi + 2 UNDERRATED CBs

    On this episode, Patrick and Neel discuss 2 Center backs that you MUST keep an eye on going forward. Dean Huijsen and Iñigo Martinez. The players are very different in age and profile, but are both having outstanding seasons. Then, the conversation switches to the transfer rumour mill. Nico Williams and Martin Zubimendi will be highly sought after in the summer, but are Antoine Semenyo and Ederson better options for teams? Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:51 - Dean Huijsen player profile and history

    04:43 - Time at Juve + What are Juventus even doing

    06:45 - Huijsen is only 19 with so much time to develop

    08:07 - Potential weaknesses with his passing?

    09:42 - His ability and level in the EPL at his age is incredible

    12:03 - Even if he doesn't develop more he's at a good level

    14:11 - He's 6'5, but bad in the air?

    16:45 - Is Real Madrid the team for him? OR someone else?

    20:11 - Has Iñigo Martínez been overlooked?

    21:03 - Cubarsi gets all the praise

    22:01 - Martinez' passing ability

    22:44 - Barcelona's high line and the challenges it brings defenders

    25:32 - Barcelona got more than they expected from Martinez

    29:10 - Barcelona have exceeded squad expectations as whole, especially when factoring in injury

    30:30 - Teams interested in Martin Zubimendi

    31:13 - Could Ederson be a better options for teams?

    32:42 - Ederson vs Zubimendi skillset

    35:01 - Ederson has changed this season, what role would he play for Arsenal or Liverpool?

    38:03 - When Zubimendi would be the better option for Arsenal

    39:05 - How Ederson fits in

    41:03 - Price and age comparison

    41:27 - A more free role at Liverpool?

    44:12 - Manchester United an option?

    45:54 - Nico Williams linked to Arsenal and Barcelona

    47:30 - Hard to separate Williams' stats from team effects

    48:37 - Shots created off take-ons

    49:39 - Is Antoine Semenyo a cheaper option?

    51:12 - Semenyo can use both feet equally

    51:58 - How much would Semenyo cost?

    53:22 - In terms of minutes played, Semenyo and Williams are very similar

    54:51 - A more sure bet than Williams?

    55:45 - Nico Williams will cost a FORTUNE in wages



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