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Cup progress made & how does Alonso sacking impact Slot?

James Pearce and Adny Jones join Tony Evans to discuss a 4-1 cup win against Barnsley, and whether the availability of Xabi Alonso - relieved of duties this week by Real Madrid - adds any pressure to Arne Slot.

The gang start with the win that stretches the unbeaten run to 11. But it wasn’t all plain sailing - what was Dominik Szoboszlai thinking with that backheel in the box?

Then the focus shifts to the manager following Xabi Alonso's sacking at Real Madrid - and whether that has any impact on Arne Slot's position.

There’s also discussion of whether the youth setup, transfer activity, and…

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