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Rice’s Rise & Kevin De Bruyne vs Salah | Stick to Football 78

Season 1, Ep. 78

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet.


Gary, Roy, Jill, and Ian dive into Manchester United’s ongoing struggles - and just how crucial winning the Europa League could be for them. The panel also reacts to Arsenal’s big win over Real Madrid, with Declan Rice putting in a standout performance.

 

Gary thinks football’s becoming a bit too robotic - has the game lost some of its spark? Plus, there's a great debate around Kevin De Bruyne’s legacy and how it stacks up against Mo Salah’s.

 

Chris Foy joins the team to talk about the importance of CPR training, with the goal of getting over 340,000 people educated by the end of the year.

 

And finally, Super 6 makes its return, with some bold predictions that shake things up.


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