This week we take a deep dive into some football business news, as well as look back on some of the chaotic results we saw this weekend. There’s also the January transfer getting weird!
Part 1 (00:43)
The Africa Cup of Nations started on Sunday afternoon. Cameroon, the hosts, won the opening game against Burkina Faso. They came from behind courtesy of two penalties to win 2-1. Are we ready for a month of madness?
Part 2 (07:21)
Arsenal were knocked out of the FA Cup by Nottingham Forest. They’re the only side to knock Arsenal out in the Third Round, which they’ve now done twice!
Ed Woodward has given his end date at Man United for the beginning of February. What an era
Southampton changed ownership this week with Gao Jisheng selling to Sport Republic, worth 80% of the club for £100m. The key figure of the club will now be Rasmus Ankersen
Juventus beat Roma 4-3 in surely the game of the weekend…
Part 3 (51:27)
Newcastle lost at home to Cambridge United this weekend. However, they did also sign Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid for around £12m. Philippe Coutinho also returned to the Premier League by signing for Aston Villa on loan deal for the rest of the season.
Are we set for a busy January or will this be as exciting as it gets?
Part 4 (1:06:55)
It’s a big week for Premier League fixtures, with Man City hosting Chelsea on Saturday afternoon and the North London Derby at White Hart Lane on Sunday!
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