Adam Leventhal returns to preview the last set of games before Christmas.

First up, a Christmas cracker at the top of the table, with Arsenal visiting Anfield. The Gunners lead the league but are without a win away to Liverpool in over a decade.

Elsewhere West Ham host Man United, where they have a chance to overtake the Red Devils in the table, while guest Jon Mackenzie shares his controversial take on David Moyes. 

Other storylines ahead of this weekend include Everton going for 5 wins in a row versus Spurs and a debut at Nottingham Forest for Nuno Espirito Santo.

And finally, for our last show of 2023, we look back on our best and worst moments of the year, and make some Christmas wishes for 2024.

Host: Adam Leventhal
Guests: Jay Harris, Jon Mackenzie, Tim Spiers
Producer: John Rogers
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Weekend Preview: Arsenal’s Anfield test and 2023 in review

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It’s matchday 38 in the Premier League and the title race is down to the final day with Man City taking on West Ham and Arsenal up against Everton.

The race for Europe involves the following matches: Sheffield United vs Spurs, Chelsea vs Bournemouth, Brentford vs Newcastle and Brighton vs Manchester United.

Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Tim Spiers and Jon Mackenzie
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Premier League last day and race for Europe

Ange Postecoglou was clearly furious after Tottenham’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City.
But what made him so upset after what was one of Spurs’ better performances in recent months?
And was he right to be so angry?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s Tottenham writers Charlie Eccleshare & Jack Pitt-Brooke who are also on our Spurs pod View From The Lane..
Producer Guy Clarke
Executive Producer Adey Moorhead
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What made Postecoglou so angry?

On Monday, The Athletic reported news of Bayern Munich’s attempt to prize Oliver Glasner from Crystal Palace for a hefty sum.

That’s credit to the remarkable job Glasner has done since succeeding Roy Hodgson just three months ago.

The Austrian coach has taken Palace to safety in style - but the big question is: can the club keep hold of their star players and their manager this summer?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Matt Woosnam and Dominic Fifield
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Can Glasner's resurgent Palace keep Olise and Eze?

Newcastle United face Manchester United on Wednesday with both clubs competing for a place in Europe next season. 

But is the increased strain on squads that comes with qualifying for UEFA’s lesser competitions actually worth it? 

Or would a season out of Europe allow both sides to regroup and build again? 

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Carl Anka and George Caulkin
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Would Man United & Newcastle really want the Conference League?

After recording just a second win in 17 Premier League visits to Old Trafford Arsenal have taken the title race to the final day.
So can Arsenal now complete the job and win the league for the first time in 20 years, despite Man City still having the title in their hands?
If they fall short, does anything need to change next season and how long without delivering a league title can Arsenal trust the process?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's football correspondent David Ornstein and Arsenal writer Jordan Campbell to analyse how Mikel Arteta has managed to build his side to this point as well as look ahead to what their next steps could look like.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein and Jordan Campbell
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Weekend Preview: Arsenal’s Anfield test and 2023 in review

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