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Oct 2025
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Why the promoted sides are so much bette...

THE ATHLETIC
About this episode

Today we tackle the Premier League’s promoted clubs – who collectively, so far this season, are flying. 


How are they doing it and more importantly, can they sustain it?


Host: Michael Bailey

With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme

Producer: Mike Stavrou


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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