Oleksandr Zinchenko has been one of the most outspoken players against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine which has lasted for most of this year.

The Ukrainian has been passionate about his calls for the Russians to leave his country and now it has earned him an award.

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine in February and since then both countries have been at war on Ukrainian territory,

While remaining in England and playing for Manchester City and Arsenal during that time, Zinchenko continued to protest against the invasion of his homeland.

And now he has won an award for his activism, according to a report in The Daily Mail.

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It's the day we hoped would never come, as Sam Allardyce and Sammy Lee infiltrate Lions Watch! On today's episode, Marcus and Luke pick apart a disappointingly poor take from Big Sam and his little Werther’s Originals unwrapping pal.

Elsewhere, Jordan Pickford's performances are giving us hope, and we're joined by the brilliant Alexis Guerreros from US Soccer podcast The Cooligans, who explains why the US Men's National Team are feeling confident ahead of their Group B crunch match with the Three Lions. We’ll see Alexis, we’ll see!

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Marcus, Jim, Vish and Andy look ahead to Scotland’s inevitable takeover of the Premier League, as their valiant soldiers fly into tackles with all the reckless abandon of a nation not at the World Cup. 

There are some tasty ties to take a look at, as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hosts his beloved Arsenal and Harry Kane marches to provincial war with Jurgen Klopp. Plus, moose pitch invasions and the return of the FA Cup proper! 

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Andy heads to East London’s blend of hipsters and Hammers to check in with West Ham’s latest continental capers.

He’s joined by broadcaster and lifelong fan Nat Coombs to discuss the club’s transition to their new stadium, how European football has renewed the fans’ relationship with the club and what to expect from the Moyes Revolution.

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Andy's joined by Nicky Bandini and French football expert Jonathan Johnson for today's continental capers, as we tie up all those Champions League loose ends.

Milan continue to impress with Olivier Giroud leading the charge, while a collection of French teams struggle to make any discernible Europa League impact. And, with the World Cup a few weeks away, we look into the dressing room dynamics at PSG, with at least two of their megastars set for an ultimately disappointing autumn.

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On today's bonus episode, Marcus, Jim and Andy look back at a classic combo from World Cups past. We return to 2006, where England's hopes of glory hinged on one stamp - and a wink.

Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo had established themselves as two of Europe's brightest young stars when they met in the World Cup quarter-finals in 2006. We look back over that tempestuous game that riled up English fans and media alike for months afterwards. Even if they conveniently forgot that Rooney literally stamped on a man's groin. 

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Marcus, Vish and Pete jump on the mic straight after Tottenham’s chaotic stumble into the next round, thanks to Charlie Kane revving his motorbike around the streets of Marseille.

Elsewhere, two late Liverpool goals saw off Napoli and Atlético followed up on bottling the Champions League by bottling the Europa League. Somehow, we also stumble on England’s 55-man long list for the World Cup which apparently includes Callum Wilson, Danny Welbeck and 2001’s Michael Owen. 

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Kate heads to Brentford to talk to one of the Premier League’s most eloquent characters. 

Ben Mee has a fascinating story: from starting out at Man City in the midst of the takeover in 2008, to becoming a lynchpin of Sean Dyche’s Burnley, and a spokesperson for parents dealing with miscarriages and childbirth after the premature birth of his and his wife’s daughter.

He puts us in the shoes of being a Premier League footballer, discusses what went wrong at Burnley, what makes a good leader on the pitch, and - of course - why Sean Dyche ate a worm one time.

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The wheels are officially falling off at Liverpool as Jesse G’s Leeds #playliketheworldiswatching. But what’s going on at Anfield!?

Marcus, Jim and Vish are joined by OTC’s finest, David Cartlidge! They discuss two big old upsets as Graham Potter is left seeking Thomas Tuchel’s Indian health retreat, while Mount Vesuvius in Tottenham remains dormant for now. We do hear about one Italian manager who injured an opposition coach with a focaccia, though. Obviously.

Plus, an unlikely standoff between Marcus and Pat Nevin.

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Alan Hutton has supported Arsenal’s pursuit of Leandro Trossard as they look to add the Belgian to their squad.

The Brighton star has been in fine form this season and continues to show why he deserves to play for a bigger club soon enough.

Trossard has interest from several clubs around the World, but Arsenal wants to win the race for his signature.

However, will he fit into their style of play? Former Aston Villa man Hutton believes so. He tells Football Insider:

“I think he is definitely that type of profile that Arsenal look at. He likes to drive forward with the ball, can make things happen, score a goal. He can probably play multiple positions.

Arsenal is one of the most improved clubs in Europe this season, thanks to the performance of some of their players.

The Gunners have spent the majority of the term at the top of the league table and could remain there for long if they stay in form.

Two men driving their success this season are Gabriel Martinelli and Granit Xhaka.

The Daily Mail released the list of the most improved players in the EPL this season and they featured on it.

On Xhaka, they wrote:

Robin van Persie is a fan of Arsenal target Cody Gakpo and the former Gunner has revealed why he admires his fellow Dutchman.

Gakpo has been in fine form in the last two seasons and nearly left PSV at the start of this campaign.

However, he remained at the club and continues to deliver top-notch performances under Ruud van Nistelrooy.

He was close to joining Leeds United in the summer, but he could now join a bigger club like the Gunners.

For Arsenal fans who do not know what the winger brings to a team, an impressed Van Persie has listed them.

Arsenal has been handed a transfer blow as Real Madrid is now looking to keep Marco Asensio.

The attacker has been a key target for Mikel Arteta’s side recently as they seek to improve their team further.

A move for Asensio seems sensible, especially because they could sign him as a free agent next summer.

The Spaniard had originally struggled to reach an agreement over a new deal with Madrid and seemed to be heading towards the exit door.

He has also not been getting enough playing time at the club, which should make him leave.

Arsenal sent Pablo Mari on loan to Monza at the start of this season because he had fallen out of favour at the Emirates.

The defender was one of our best players when Mikel Arteta became the club’s manager.

However, over time, others have moved ahead of him on the pecking order at the Emirates.

The defender had to leave to keep playing and he is enjoying playing time at the Serie A club.

He was recently a victim of a stabbing incident in Italy, but a report by R7 journalist Cosme Rimoli revealed clubs in Brazil have been monitoring him.

Paul Merson has predicted a return to winning ways for Arsenal when they face Nottingham Forest this weekend.

The last time Arsenal won a competitive game was their lucky 1-0 victory over Leeds United.

They have since drawn to Southampton and lost at PSV; it is a worrying run of form from Mikel Arteta’s men.

Their next game is against a Forest side that seems to have found form and beat Liverpool 1-0 in their last match.

They will look to pile more misery on Arsenal in this game and it promises to be a hard day at the office for the North Londoners.

Football agent Rob Segal has revealed Mikel Arteta is likely to ask for reinforcements in the next transfer window.

The Spaniard is overseeing one of the most successful periods at Arsenal since Arsene Wenger left the club.

They top the league standings ahead of Manchester City and are doing well in the Europa League.

Arsenal started this term hopeful of making the top four of the Premier League, but they could finish it with the league title now.

However, they have faltered in their last two matches and it seems the current squad might not be strong enough to help them achieve their goals.

Chris Sutton has predicted an Arsenal win when they face Nottingham Forest in the league this weekend, but he warns them about Forest’s strong defence.

The newly-promoted Premier League side has found some stability in recent games and stunned Liverpool with a 1-0 win in their last league game.

They will hope to continue their fine form when they face an Arsenal side that has no wins from their last two matches.

Mikel Arteta’s team is facing a minor crisis of confidence and they could struggle to get back to winning ways here.

Sutton acknowledges that Forest is now strong at the back, but he expects Arsenal to win.

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