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Manchester City's Depth Could Win Them the Premier League

Chris, Micah, and Ryan are joined by colleague and Arsenal fan Donnie Kwak to discuss a burning question— “Why is it so hard to repeat in the Premier League?" 

By Chris Ryan, Micah Peters, and Ryan O'Hanlon
Chelsea v Manchester City - Premier League Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

The Ringer's Chris Ryan, Micah Peters, and Ryan O'Hanlon are joined by colleague and Arsenal fan Donnie Kwak to discuss this week's news in soccer, including notable injuries (0:17). Next they indulge in some Massive Overreactions to last week's matches (8:05). Then they line up for Zonal Question Marks, including "Why is it so hard to repeat in the Premier League?" (26:04). Finally the guys examine the current events unfolding in Spain regarding Catalonia and its potential effects on Barcelona FC and soccer as a sport (38:47).

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