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The Optus Sport Football Podcast

Werner 'technically one of the worst players!' | Is the Premier League title over? | Leverkusen > City treble blow-up! | 'No way' Ten Hag keeps his job | Huge El Clasico preview

Season 5, Ep. 43

Well, as if firing up Antoine Griezmann wasn't enough last time he opened the mic on the Optus Sport Football Podcast, Jay Bothroyd is back to join Mark Schwarzer and (rile up!) Phil Kitromilides, as the guys tackle plenty and of course, ruffle a few feathers along the way:


  • After two unexpected results for Liverpool and Arsenal, has City (AGAIN!) had the tide turn its way with just over a month to go?
  • Could Manchester United be headed for its worst-ever League finish...and could Ten Hag be headed for the door?
  • Jay does not hold back on his assessment of one player after Spurs' big loss to Newcastle United!
  • Manchester City may - MAY - be on its way to a second consecutive treble. AMAZING, right? But, is it as impressive as Leverkusen's potential unbeaten treble?
  • The 'vicious' atmosphere that awaits fans at this week's El Clasico (fans that will, notably, not include Phil Kitromilides).


See every match of the Premier League, LALIGA, UEFA EURO 2024, Copa America 2024 and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport.


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