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The Game

The thinking fan’s football podcast, providing previews and reviews of all the action – every Monday and Thursday.

Listen to the best of The Times and The Sunday Times journalists as they cover the biggest sport on the planet; from winners to losers, who’s in and out on the transfer roundabout, tactical developments, data analysis and the dreaded VAR.

Hosted by Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson alongside special guest appearances, the team bring you the latest on the Premier League and the EFL, as well as a front-row seat to international tournaments including the Champions League, European Championships and World Cups.

We know football isn’t life and death. It’s much more serious than that.

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Latest Episodes:

32 - Arsenal suffering because nobody can challenge Wenger Mar 20, 2017

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Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Paul Hirst, James Gheerbrant and Stewart Robson to discuss Manchester City's riveting draw with Liverpool and the latest in the Arsene Wenger saga. Plus Henry Winter joins us to debate why international football still matters.Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk.

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31 - Losing Kane will cost Tottenham the top 4 Mar 13, 2017

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Gabriele Marcotti is joined by James Scowcroft, Alyson Rudd and Julien Laurens to talk about the mystery of Moussa Sissoko and whether Liverpool playing badly is a good thing. Plus Matt Dickinson discusses his interview with the FA's technical director Dan Ashworth.Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk.

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30 - Who is to blame? Arsene or Alexis? Mar 06, 2017

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Gabriele Marcotti is joined by James Scowcroft, Tony Cascarino and Julien Laurens to discuss the ongoing Alexis Sanchez saga, if Tyrone Mings meant the head stamp and whether retrospective action for diving would work, all this plus the usual quick hits. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk.

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29 - Leicester have struggled to deal with the world’s expectations Feb 27, 2017

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Gabriele Marcotti is joined by James Scowcroft, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson to discuss outstanding performances from Ibrahimovic, Gabbiadini and Fabregas. Plus Jonathan Northcroft gives his insight on the saga at Leicester City.Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk.

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28 - Why can't the World Cup have 3 or 4 co-hosts? Feb 20, 2017

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Gabriele Marcotti is back to debate the major talking points in football alongside Stewart Robson who wonders if Aguero is training well enough, Julien Laurens who is in love with Matt Rhead and James Scowcroft who talks about his clash with the Cowleys.Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk.

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27 - Getting rid of Ranieri is the only answer Feb 13, 2017

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Alyson Rudd is joined by James Scowcroft, Julien Laurens and Bill Edgar to discuss the futures of Claudio Ranieri at Leicester and Arsene Wenger at Arsenal.Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk.

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26 - Arsenal are a comfort zone club Feb 06, 2017

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Gab Marcotti returns to discuss the weekend's major talking points, with the aid of Tony Cascarino, Alyson Rudd and Paul Hirst. Plus Matthew Syed debates the issue of anonymity regarding Saido Berahino's drugs ban.Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk.

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25 - Did the FA Cup hit an all-time low? Jan 30, 2017

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Max Rushden sits in for Gab Marcotti, in the company of Julien Laurens, James Scowcroft and Oliver Kay. On the agenda, the FA Cup's lack of lustre, a huge week for Big Sam and a bright future for Ryan Sessegnon.Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk.

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24 - Is Wayne Rooney a genius? Jan 23, 2017

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Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Julien Laurens, Matt Dickinson and Stewart Robson, plus Matthew Syed discusses his article on why people are wrong to mock Wayne Rooney's intelligence.Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk.

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23 - Pep has overrated his ability to improve players Jan 16, 2017

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Gabriele Marcotti is back, alongside Alyson Rudd, Julien Laurens and Matt Hughes. Plus James Scowcroft joins us live from Old Trafford and find out which Premier League manager is like a bear in a cage.Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk.

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