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Podcast: The Athletic FC Podcast
Episode: Weekend Preview: Premier League is back after World Cup but who's ready for the return?
Description: Dan Bardell is joined by George Elek, bet365's Steve Freeth and The Athletic's Dan Barnes as the Premier League returns on Boxing Day following the break for the World Cup in Qatar, but who's best set to hit the ground running?Tottenham head to Brentford in the first of the action prior to Liverpool heading to Aston Villa, leaders Arsenal welcoming West Ham United and on Tuesday Manchester United, without Cristiano Ronaldo, take on Nottingham Forest.Plus, there's the latest on Chelsea's appointment of Christopher Vivell ahead of the January transfer window as well...