Talking City - Manchester City podcast

In a special episode of the Talking City podcast, Alex James and Simon Bajkowski react to the news that Pep Guardiola will be leaving Manchester City this summer after 10 years at the Etihad.

Alex and Si discuss his impact on the club, and who could replace Guardiola at City.

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Alex James and Simon Bajkowski review Manchester City's FA Cup win against Chelsea. With Pep Guardiola's securing the domestic double, can they make it a treble as the Premier League season reaches its conclusion?

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Welcome to the Talking City Podcast by the Manchester Evening News, covering everything Manchester City featuring Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Alex James.

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Is VAR officially taking the joy out of football? Welcome back to the Talkin' City podcast! This week, Alex James and Chief City Writer Simon Bajkowski sit down to digest a chaotic and decisive weekend in the Premier League title race.

We kick things off by breaking down City’s 3-0 win over Brentford, highlighting Jeremy Doku’s incredible run of form. Then, things get heated as we dive into the Arsenal vs. West Ham game and the massive VAR controversy that has everyone talking. Have referees completely lost control of set pieces? We vent our frustrations on the inconsistencies ruining the matchday experience for fans.

Finally, we look ahead to a must-win clash against Crystal Palace and a relentless end-of-season schedule that includes the FA Youth Cup and the FA Cup Final.

00:00 - Intro & Title Race Reality Check
02:05 - Jeremy Doku's Masterclass vs. Brentford
04:54 - How Doku is Reprogramming His Game for Goals
06:20 - Substitutes Shine: Foden's Impact & Marmouch's Brilliant Strike
08:47 - The Great VAR Rant: Arsenal vs. West Ham Fallout
11:40 - Are Referee Inconsistencies Ruining the Game?
14:20 - Do the Rules for Corner Kicks Need to Change?
19:58 - How VAR is Killing the Matchday Experience for Fans
24:12 - Crystal Palace Preview & Pep's Team Selection Dilemma
27:00 - City's Crazy End-of-Season Schedule

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Alex James is joined by Simon Bajkowski to discuss the fight for the title race this weekend.

Manchester City host Brentford at the Etihad on Saturday, but fans will also be paying attention to Arsenal's clash against West Ham the following day.

Alex and Simon also discuss Rodri's future at the club, and why it should be "a simple decision" to keep the Spaniard.

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