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Is the Premier League a closed shop?
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Amid Spurs' spending spree, Simon argues that financial rules in the Premier League are holding clubs like Aston Villa and Newcastle back, calling for them to be scrapped entirely. He explains his reasonings before putting the question to Coventry City owner, Doug King, as his club prepare to take on Arsenal tomorrow night.
Meanwhile, Brighton are in European action and their CEO Paul Barber joined the show from beautiful surroundings in Norway.
Plus, Matchroom Boxing CEO Frank Smith updates us on the favoured destination for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua later this year.
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- Hosts: Jim White and Simon Jordan
- Podcast producer: Joe Alborough
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