Episode 2811: Villa Smash, Poch in the Potterzone, Dear England

Aston Villa’s destruction of Manchester City was by many measures the worst thrashing Pep Guardiola has ever received in a glittering coaching career stretching back to 2008. Today is mainly a giving Unai Emery some overdue credit pod.

Rory Smith and Miguel Delaney join us to talk through the midweek football. How are Villa doing this? How long can Pochettino keep selling the future at Chelsea? And is Trent in midfield really turning out to be The Solution some prescient voices suggested it could be all along?

There is also more talk of Big Sam and processed cereals.

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The National Stadium last Friday was such a fun show to do, thanks to everyone who made it, it was amazing to see you all.

We’re back in the Liberty Hall tomo for our final 2023 live show

DOORS – 630?
SHOW – 730?

Thanks too to @OHarasBeers for helping to make it all happen pic.twitter.com/rF06v1uyxc

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