Did you know that Kobbie Mainoo has more interceptions than any other player in Europe’s top five leagues? Or that Brice Samba is one of only six unbeaten goalkeepers on the continent? Of course you didn’t. You’re a normal human being with an exciting life outside of football. But if you do like that sort of thing, you’ll love today’s show and a feature that will run until you all write in to demand that it stops.

Plus, it was a very good night for Juventus, we’ve learned how to say Cagliari and who’s that at the top of La Liga with three wins from three? Nope, it’s not who you think.

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Need something to read? Danny Taylor’s lovely Sven Goran Eriksson piece is linked in the description.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5722811/2024/08/26/sven-goran-eriksson-england/

Presenter: Iain Macintosh

Producer: Steve Hankey

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Brace yourself for Heavy Metal Football….statistics.