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Jan 2025
57m 21s

“Pep is losing it!” And is Ollie Watkins...

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What do you think of the new Champions League format? It gets mixed reaction in the studio – full of excitement but was there any real jeopardy?

Manchester City got through, but the sight of Pep Guardiola clutching at straws was something to behold. Villa were in a thriller with Celtic and one man stood out – Morgan Rogers. A hattrick in the Champions League at 22 with the England manager watching on.

Another young talent on show was 17yr old Ethan Nwaneri where is his best position?

A quick look at transfers – is Ollie Watkins worth 60 million and a look ahead to some key games this weekend. 



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