After the UK government admitted talks with Abu Dhabi over Manchester City’s Premier League charges, we ask: Is the league f****d?

Ownership and regulation of clubs, The Manchester City story so far and just where top-flight football is headed are all on the agenda in a detailed chat.

And don’t worry, there is STILL another Fact of the Week.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:05:37 - Conflict of Interest and Government Silence
00:11:13 - The Conversation
00:16:39 - Protecting Football Clubs and Communities
00:22:05 - The hidden practices of football clubs and state ownership
00:32:31 - Government Control
00:37:44 - Dealing with Internet Comments and Jealousy
00:42:55 - The frustration with football club ownership
00:48:05 - Allegations against Man City
00:53:55 - Financial Irregularities and Missed Opportunities
00:59:13 - The Brutality of Capital Punishment
01:05:04 - Closing Words