Phil and Russ break down the Manchester Derby, Manchester City being investigated for violating financial fair play, VAR coming to the EPL, Richard Scudamore’s EPL legacy, Messi’s return, Santiago Solari taking over at Real Madrid, Juventus’ swagger, and US Soccer reportedly turning down Julen Lopetegui.

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