Spurs' magnificent seven, a near-perfect week for Man United, and representation in punditry

Spurs' magnificent seven, a near-perfect week for Man United, and representation in punditry

Author: Stak February 17, 2026 Duration: 50:28

Yes, Villa fans, we know you lost 7-3 at Villa Park... But PLEASE don’t start panicking about Natalia Arroyo. Everything’s fine, it was just a mad game...


Elsewhere, we review a near-perfect week for Man United - even if Jim Ratcliffe seems intent on spoiling it. Plus, after the controversy around Eni Aluko this week, we chat about representation and inclusion within punditry across the women’s game.


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