“Collaboretition” didn’t work for Arteta in their opening Champions League game; they were reliant on luck and Raya to draw 0-0 with Atalanta.

Should we all wise up and accept that extreme pragmatism is the only way for Arsenal to beat City?

Blood And Thunder: Rugby And Irish Life, A History is a brilliant read, a “romp” even, through the IRFU’s wrestle with anthems, flags, social class, religious discrimination and the Troubles and the author Liam O’Callaghan joins  us on the show.

Plus there’s Frances’ TV Guide, Limerick hostility, and Crisatunity.

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