World Corrupt: Episode 1 - Football in the House of Saud

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Arsenal are set piece kings, Chelsea see red again, and Carrick's Manchester United are for real: Men in Blazers 03/02/26

Rog and Rory are back to break down another wild weekend of Premier League action, including Arsenal's nervy win over Chelsea in a game dominated by set pieces. Are Arsenal barely hanging on or doing just enough to lift the trophy? Plus, another game, another red card for Liam Ro ...  Show more

London showdown between Arsenal & Chelsea, Leeds in the Dark vs Man City, and Are Spurs in Real Trouble? Big Weekend Preview 02/27/26

Big Weekend Preview returns as Rog and Rory Smith break down a weekend with title-race tension and relegation dread. They start at the Emirates, where Arsenal face Chelsea with Manchester City looming. Then it’s off to Elland Road, where City walk into a ferocious Leeds atmospher ...  Show more

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