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Two weeks ago Arsenal were tipped for an unprecedented quadruple but back-to-back defeats leave the players needing a wake-up call.

Meanwhile, Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk admits his side 'gave up' as they were knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester City.

Joining us to react to that and more, former Liverpool and Southampton forward, Rickie Lambert.

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Newly appointed Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has apologised for offending some fans with his previous comments about Mason Greenwood whilst at Marseille. Did fan pressure create the need for a strategic retreat?

Meanwhile, after Gabby's sharp critique of Phil Foden earlier this week, former England defender Rio Ferdinand had something to say in response on social media. Gabby sets the record straight.

Plus, Liam Rosenior has taken a headline stance by suspending vice-captain Enzo Fernandez for two games following the midfielder's public flirtation with Real Madrid. Was he right to draw a line to protect the club culture?

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The financial reality of the Premier League is laid bare as agent fees hit a record £460 million. Are clubs being held to ransom or are the middlemen a necessary evil in the game?

Meanwhile, Chelsea record a £262m loss - the largest in Premier League history. With the biggest spend on transfers and agents to match, what have they got to show for it?

Plus, Deontay Wilder has accused Simon of misrepresenting their talkBOXING showdown ahead of his fight with Derek Chisora this weekend. Simon gives his unique response to the Bronze Bomber.

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In this episode, Adrian Durham and Neil Foggin are joined in the studio by Writer Rob Watson to discuss his book Fighting For Survival: A Manifesto for the FUTURE of Rugby League.

Rob contends that the sport has been in an existential crisis since 1895. Just how has it survived so long, and what must it do now to stay alive and thrive? "Fighting for Survival" examines rugby league’s remarkable resilience amid such obstacles as government bias, military bans and scant media coverage

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England's experimental week ends in defeat against Japan. Has Thomas Tuchel been left with more questions than answers ahead of his World Cup squad announcement?

Over at Tottenham, Roberto De Zerbi has signed a five-year deal. Will he bring stability or chaos?

Plus, we break down Marc Cucurella's interview with The Athletic as he holds the Chelsea hierarchy to account.

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