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Dec 2023
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“The Title Race Is 100% ON!!” & Ramsdale...

The Ringer
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The title race is on… Ben, Mark and Watto are back to discuss an action packed weekend of Premier League football. Man City drew AGAIN as Spurs left it late at The Etihad before Simon Hooper left it even later to blow his whistle with Jack Grealish through on goal! 🤯


Arsenal stay top, but are they better equipped than last season to go all the way? While Liverpool fans might be starting to believe in their own title bid after a thrilling 4-3 win against Fulham at Anfield… ⚽️

The spotlight then turns to Manchester United, with the lads discussing Marcus Rashford’s current struggles. And how much will Nick Pope’s injury impact Newcastle’s season? Could Aaron Ramsdale head north in January if Pope is out for the season? 🤔


 Join us for all of that and plenty more, and of course, the Football Fill-In Quiz! ✅

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