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411: Plug It In!

Season 4, Ep. 411

PL #8 at Fulham. From Craven Cottage to Cape Town — we’re talking Arsenal match at Fulham, Anthony Taylor’s VAR chaos, World Cup qualifying drama across Africa 🌍, and Haaland’s goal rush for Norway 🇳🇴. Plus: FIFA *Heroes* arcade game, Vision Pro sports viewing, and a Texas Renaissance Festival.


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Alternate Titles:

  • It’s No Craven Cottage
  • A Thing That Happens
  • International Break Hangover
  • Whatever Works
  • The Mark of Champions
  • A Little Grace
  • He Needs One To Go In
  • How It Fits Together
  • The Opposite of Forest
  • Boogey-game
  • A Dangerous Bunch

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