Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, and Lars Sivertsen to discuss Arsenal's 1-1 draw away at Atletico Madrid and preview the upcoming Premier League fixtures.
Champions League Action
While the match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal did not deliver the same level of entertainment as PSG versus Bayern Munich, it was undeniably a compelling contest. The game was tense and controversial, with managers Mikel Arteta and Diego Simeone seemingly covering more ground than any player on the pitch. The discussion inevitably turns to VAR and handball decisions, for which the panel apologizes in advance.
Premier League Title Race
After securing a positive result in Europe, Arsenal can now focus on the Premier League title race. They face Fulham at home this weekend, while Manchester City must wait until Monday to play. The pressure is on as the season reaches its climax.
Relegation Battle
West Ham travel to Brentford on Saturday, while Tottenham face Aston Villa on Sunday with a host of new injury problems. If both teams win—a big if—they could drag other clubs into the relegation mire.
Other Topics
The podcast also covers all the EFL permutations, Mykhailo Mudryk's four-year ban from football, and answers listener questions.
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