Episode 3326: Viktor Gyökeres, Welcome To The Premier League
Not for the first time this weekend, Ken wonders if he is going insane, as English football shows once again that it can never forgive a goalkeeper for getting fouled at a set-piece.
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We discuss Keith Andrews’ harsh introduction to life as a head coach, the varied fortunes of a raft of new super-striker signings, and the Friday night match that led to Arne Slot having to negotiate a grilling live on TV with Jamie Carragher.
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Mark Critchley and Nick Ames join us to talk about Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Old Trafford. Was this game oddly more encouraging for the losers than the winners? Viktor Gyökeres is currently undergoing the now-traditional internet hazing meted out to most new PL strikers – but are there signs he is going to struggle? And how might Arsenal reconfigure to get the best out of him?
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