Episode 3447: Arsenal Hold And Step Over The Line, Pub Talk Irishness, Kilbane’s Saipan, Ernie’s Webley
Arsenal are 6 points clear, and in complete control of the league – but they missed a chance to end the title race last night with a 0-0 draw against Liverpool that keeps Man City’s slim chances alive.
Was it an opportunity missed? Ken feels like it was – and he also feels that maybe Arne Slot could have been a little less magnanimous in his comments about the Gabriel Martinelli/Conor Bradley incident.
We also discuss the concept of Irishness via the medium of a quick-fire buzzer round, Keano’s thoughts on Alex Ferguson’s on-going influence at Man United, Frances Murphy’s TV guide… and Grunge Week.
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