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Aug 2022
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Saint Allan of Maximin

THE TIMES
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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tony Cascarino.


Newcastle gave Manchester City a scare on Sunday - what does this result tell us about their progression since the takeover? (00:00)


Hugh is not impressed with VAR again and one incident in that game was largely to blame (16:53)


Leeds blew Chelsea away at Elland Road. How desperately do Chelsea need a number 9 and are modern goalkeepers taught to play with their feet too much? (27:16)


Brighton came away from the London Stadium with three points as West Ham’s goalless start to the season continues - is it time to panic for David Moyes? (41:00)


Arsenal end the weekend on top, but how seriously should we take them this season? (54:47)


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