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On the podcast today; Chelsea win the Conference League. They were clear favourites but a trophy is a trophy and it puts them in a good place before next season. Reece James came on at half-time and made a difference before Cole Palmer's effortless brilliance set up the goals that turned the game around.
Elsewhere the panel look ahead to the men's Champions League final. PSG are favourites, as everyone continues to underestimate Inter. Can the grizzled Italians keep pace with the French side's midfield and that strike force?
Plus, transfer latest, Manchester United's less than auspicious tour of Malaysia and your questions answered.
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