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Max Rushden, Lars Sivertsen, John Brewin and Nick Ames review the Carabao Cup semi-finals, Leeds’s impressive display against Arsenal, the FA Cup’s broadcast deal with gambling companies, the Spanish Supercopa in Saudi Arabia and the latest January transfer gossip
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We begin by looking back at Tuesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final, as Manchester City produced a first-half masterclass to totally overwhelm Manchester United at Old Trafford. In the other semi-final, a Jack Grealish inspired Aston Villa left the King Power Stadium with a credible 1-1 draw against Leicester.In part two, we discuss Monday night’s FA Cup match between Arsenal and Leeds. The Gunners may have won, but most of our plaudits were reserved for Marcelo Bielsa’s brilliant team, who looked like a Premier League side in waiting for much of the match. We then pick over the best of the fourth round draw, before catching up with Nicky Bandini over an exciting round of fixtures in the Italian Serie A.In part three, we get Sid Lowe’s line on the Spanish Supercopa, which this year has taken place in Saudi Arabia. Afterwards, we discuss Glenn Whelan, January transfer rumours, Zlatan’s statue and a baby seal named after Lars. Continue reading...