Episode 2772 – AstonZilla, Sacrificing Milner, Jeepers Keepers, Jack And Bobby

What a monster of a team Unai Emery has put together… using most of the same players the previous coach reckoned weren’t up to it. After their demolition job on West Ham, the time is right to hail Villa’s accomplishments – and to remember a certain somebody who hasn’t been given due credit for the part he has played in their resurgence.

Chelsea 2-2 Arsenal promised much and delivered… another argument over just what exactly a goalkeeper is meant to be these days.

We also discuss why James Milner’s managers seem to enjoy watching him suffer and look at the relationship between Bobby and Jack.

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