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Oct 7
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Why the Premier League has gone back to ...

THE ATHLETIC
About this episode

So far, this season we’ve had… long throws, rugby-style kickoffs and big lads up front.


So why has the Premier League gone old school? 


Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Mark Carey, Oli Kay and Thomas Grønnemark

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producers: Mike Stavrou and John Rogers


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

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