Episode 2630: Mags Scragged, Football v Racing

Eddie Howe was left choking on thick creamy spoonfuls of his own medicine as Arsenal gamesmanshipped their way to glory at St James’ Park. Might a change in approach benefit the angry Mags?

We discuss Martin Ødegaard’s team-of-the-season credentials, David de Gea’s nightmare at West Ham – and whether the unexpected disorder of the last few minutes against Leeds is a distant rumble of thunder in Man City’s clear blue sky as they prepare for the defining match of their season.

Then Gavin Cooney joins us in studio to talk about the recent story involving the FAI’s request for a new distribution of betting tax to involve sports other than horse and greyhound racing. What is this controversy about? Can anyone say for sure where the government funds for horse and greyhound racing are coming from? And are the FAI being accused of getting the tone wrong?

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