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The Preview Show: Absolute Lims

Marcus, Luke and Jim bring you good Ramblings on Christmas Eve! They discuss Arsenal's confidence and bank account-boosting win against Crystal Palace last night and look ahead to the best of the Christmas action, including ONE Boxing Day fixture. We are outraged.


We also salute the Rangers fan who chose to watch Elf in the stadium instead of their own team, and an even bigger salute for the fan in Portugal who travelled 900 miles (on his own) to watch his club draw 0-0.


Plus, a listener provides a modicum of vindication for Pete Donaldson. Emphasis on modicum.


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