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London is Ours: Toon have a toe in the Carabao Cup Final

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George claims Newcastle now owns London after their win at the Emirates, speaking from his 'throne room'.

The episode begins with a celebratory tone as the hosts react to Newcastle's 2-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium, with George Corkin humorously claiming ownership of London. The panel, including Jacob Whitehead and Chris Waugh, dissects the match, noting Newcastle's defensive resilience despite Arsenal's high expected goals. Alexander Isak's recent form is highlighted, with 14 goals in 15 domestic games and his ability to unsettle defenders like William Saliba. Jacob Murphy's unexpected role as a key assist provider is discussed, challenging his previous reputation among fans. The defense, including Sven Botman and Dan Burn, is praised for their performances after returning from injury. The panel examines Newcastle's first win without Bruno Guimarães, breaking a streak of draws and losses in his absence. Manager Eddie Howe's tactical adjustments, such as shifting to a 5-5-0 formation late in the game, are analyzed. The conversation shifts to the upcoming second leg at St. James' Park, with considerations about momentum and fixture congestion. Transfer window speculation arises, particularly regarding Martin Dúbravka's future and the need to maintain squad strength. The panel also briefly touches on Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou's post-match comments after Newcastle's earlier win, criticizing his deflection tactics. Chris Waugh mentions an upcoming article on Newcastle's stadium expansion options, detailing the complexities involved. The episode concludes with lighthearted banter and a shout-out to a fan's social media post.

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Newcastle's win over Arsenal is framed as a cleaner rivalry marker, with the Bruno Guimaraes living-room heat map as the punchline.

Newcastle's win over Arsenal gives the episode its shape: a prickly rivalry reconsidered through a match the panel treats as fair, square and played between equals.

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For the Newcastle-Arsenal rivalry, the fair-and-square win, and Bruno's living-room heat map.

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