Genius or Idiot?
The Game
The Times
3.2 • 1.5K Ratings
🗓️ 23 May 2022
⏱️ 74 minutes
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Summary
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Alyson Rudd, Tom Roddy, Paul Hirst and Tony Cascarino.
Manchester City are champions, but didn’t make it easy for themselves on the final day. Should Pep Guardiola be applauded for his game-changing substitutions or criticised for his starting line up? (00:00)
With the title race going right down to the wire - are we watching two of the greatest teams the Premier League has ever seen/ (20:38)
Both Chelsea and Manchester United are already looking ahead to the summer and beyond with different outlooks on the horizon. Will they be challengers next season? (27:04)
Leeds managed to pull a win out of nowhere while Burnley fell apart. Is Jesse Marsch the right person to take Leeds forward and are Burnley doomed? (33:09)
Spurs took the final Champions League spot despite Arsenal being favourites as recently as March. What does this mean for the future of Antonio Conte and Harry Kane? (53:26)
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| 0:00.0 | This is what it sounds like when people win big with the National Luxury. |
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| 1:03.0 | This is the Game Football Podcast from the Times. |
| 1:07.0 | Today we react to a crazy final day in the Premier League as Manchester City win their fourth title in five years. |
| 1:13.0 | But where do they rank amongst English football's greatest dynasties? |
| 1:17.0 | We'll also be talking about relegation as Leeds survive on the final day, but what does the future hold for Burnley? |
| 1:22.0 | Also, where can Spurs go under Antonio Conte? |
| 1:25.0 | Now they've reached the Champions League. This is the game. |
| 1:34.0 | Hello, welcome again to the Game Podcast. |
| 1:36.0 | I am Hugh Wozncroft with a cast of stars as we reflect on the final day of the Premier League season. |
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