Fortress Villa Park and McTominay magic – Football Weekly Extra

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On the podcast today: Manchester United deliver, arguably, their best performance of the season, beating Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford. Are things finally starting to click? They’re only three points outside the top four despite losing six times already this season.

Elsewhere, Aston Villa completely outclass Manchester City, who are without a win in four. Is it time to class Unai Emery’s team as genuine title contenders?

Plus the rest of the Premier League action reviewed and a dramatic night in the Women’s Nations League.

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