Natalie Gedra, a football journalist from Sky Sports, joins Duncan Alexander, a football writer and commentator, and Charlie Eccleshare, a Premier League expert from The Athletic. They dive into the thrilling 3-3 draw between Liverpool and Newcastle, questioning Liverpool’s stability ahead of the Merseyside derby. Arsenal’s innovative set-piece strategies and Chelsea's powerful win at Southampton also take center stage. The trio discusses the implications of these matches for the title race and speculates on managerial changes at West Ham and Wolves.

Charlie Eccleshare, a journalist for The Athletic, shares insights from covering the WTA Finals in Riyadh. He dives into Coco Gauff's exhilarating match against Zheng Qinwen, discussing its implications for the next season. The conversation also touches on the complexities of sports diplomacy in regions with human rights concerns, and the evolving narrative of women's tennis. As they look forward to the ATP Finals, Eccleshare highlights key players and the event’s significance, despite a sense of sameness due to the absence of iconic figures.

Rory Smith, a football journalist for The Athletic, Duncan Alexander, a witty football writer, and Charlie Eccleshare, a football news expert, engage in lively discussions this week. They tackle the suspension of referee David Coote and the impact of VAR culture on officials. Harry Kane's frustrations with England players withdrawing from the squad surface, alongside a debate about Claudio Ranieri's emotional return to Roma. The trio also reflects on Gary Lineker's departure from the BBC and how perceptions of 'Match of the Day' are changing.