A number of key injuries had Milan reeling for the first time this season in the early parts of the new calendar year, but the Rossoneri have their stars back and look ready for a stretch run that could finally see the side claim the Scudetto once again. We evaluate the prospects of Pioli's men as well as their rivals for the title Inter and Juve before taking a similar look at races all across Europe including City grabbing control of the race for the Premier League Title and each of the French challengers showcasing their full potential.
We also discuss the UFC's crowded heavyweight division after another contender entered the mix in the form of Alexander Volkov, preview the Club World Cup final between Tigres and Bayern, and discuss the restructured format of the CONCACAF Champions League. As if all that weren't enough, we track the progress of Club America and Cruz Azul under their new managers, ponder whether Barca might be La Liga favorites had they kept Luis Suarez, and wonder whether Santos would sack Cuca if the team fail to qualify for next season's Copa Libertadores.
Somehow, the name Phil Foden wasn't mentioned once on this show but rest assured the boy is a genius and we will discuss his exploits at the top of Friday's show. Subscribe so you don't miss that and a preview of a loaded weekend ahead on Friday!
Table of Contents
00:00:00 Milan, Inter, Juve Chase Scudetto
00:19:36 Volkov, Sandhagen Deliver Ridiculous KOs
00:27:30 What is "Good Enough" for Ole at Man United?
00:33:13 Pep, City Flex Muscle
00:41:15 What Happens if Liverpool Miss Top 4?
00:45:56 Other PL Notes: Fulham, Arsenal + Chelsea
01:05:23 Sevilla, Atleti Pressuring Barca & Madrid
01:16:00 Cruz Azul + Club America Finding Footing
01:24:49 Ligue Un Title Race Maintains Parity
01:33:03 How Does Quick Turnaround Affect Brazilian Sides?
01:40:36 German UCL Race Taking Shape
01:43:38 Schalke Face Nearly Certain Relegation
01:48:06 Club World Cup Final Preview
01:53:34 New CONCACAF Champions League Format Explained
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