It all comes down to this. This year's top three – Luke, Marcus and Vish – lock horns to become undisputed champion of Jack’s Encyclopaedia 2023/24 and take the season-ending belt. Let the chaos commence!

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Fabio Vieira’s season at Arsenal began promisingly, with the Portuguese midfielder delivering several impressive performances off the bench. His early form suggested he was on the verge of breaking into Mikel Arteta’s starting XI. However, an injury sidelined Vieira for several months, and during his absence, Arsenal continued to perform well, focusing on other players.

As the season progressed, fans grew concerned about Vieira’s limited appearances, and he ultimately finished the campaign without making a significant impact. Despite his early promise, Vieira struggled to regain his place in the team upon his return from injury.

According to a report from The Athletic, the primary reason for Vieira’s limited minutes was his underperformance in training. The coaches felt he did not provide enough evidence during training sessions to warrant his inclusion in matchday squads. This lack of impact in training meant Vieira became one of the few players who have struggled to thrive under Mikel Arteta’s management.

Vieira’s situation highlights the challenges players can face when returning from injury and the importance of consistently proving their worth to secure a spot in the team.

Just Arsenal Opinion

Arsenal is focused on bolstering their midfield in the upcoming transfer window and has been linked with two standout midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle United and Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad.

Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen the team’s midfield options, and both players have impressed significantly at their respective clubs. Guimaraes has been a key figure for Newcastle, attracting interest not only from Arsenal but also from Manchester City. However, his high valuation makes a transfer to Arsenal challenging.

On the other hand, Zubimendi has been a pivotal player for Real Sociedad, and Arsenal has shown interest in him since last summer. His performances have continued to catch the eye, and he now seems poised for a move away from La Liga.

According to Ben Jacobs on Twitter, Arsenal is more likely to secure Zubimendi’s signature compared to Guimaraes. Jacobs suggests that while Guimaraes would be a costly acquisition, Zubimendi is seen as a more feasible and effective option for the Gunners.

Just Arsenal Opinion

Emile Smith Rowe is approaching a pivotal summer, with the possibility of leaving Arsenal during the upcoming transfer window.

Smith Rowe’s tenure with the Arsenal senior team has been marred by injuries, which have significantly impacted his role within the squad. During his frequent absences, Arsenal has bolstered their midfield options with the acquisitions of players like Declan Rice and the continued rise of Martin Ødegaard.

As a result, Smith Rowe now finds it challenging to secure regular playing time, with the team evolving and strengthening without his consistent presence.

The English midfielder seeks clarity regarding his future at the club as Arsenal edges closer to competing for major honours. According to Charles Watts in an exclusive update on the Daily Briefing, discussions have been scheduled between Arsenal and Smith Rowe’s representatives.

Smith Rowe wants to understand if he is still a part of Arsenal’s long-term plans and would need a new contract to affirm his place. If it becomes clear that he no longer fits into their future vision, he is prepared to leave the club in search of regular playing opportunities elsewhere.

Jason Cundy has discussed the current market value of William Saliba, noting his rise as one of the best defenders in the world.

The Frenchman has been a key player for Arsenal since the summer of 2022, and his impressive performances have made him indispensable to the team.

Saliba’s emergence as a top defender, following several loan spells, has drawn significant attention. Arsenal’s title challenge in the 2022/2023 season was severely impacted by his injury late in the campaign, highlighting his importance to the squad.

If he continues his rapid development, Saliba could play a crucial role in leading Arsenal to a Premier League title.

Discussing his value on Talk Sport, Cundy estimated Saliba to be worth around £130 million, reflecting his status as one of the most valuable players in the world.

Gabriel Magalhaes has spoken about Arsenal’s growth in the last few campaigns, insisting that it is not only the players who have made them a better team.

Arsenal has made significant progress over the last few seasons, with Mikel Arteta leading a complete overhaul of the group he inherited at the Emirates.

The manager is continuously improving his options and the overall quality of the team, taking them closer to winning a major trophy.

At the beginning of next season, Arsenal might be even better than they are at the moment, and Gabriel believes it goes beyond just the players.

He believes everyone at the club has contributed to their success and the progress the team has been making.

Douglas Luiz has become a tough player to sign for Arsenal after Aston Villa secured a place in next season’s Champions League.

The midfielder was very close to moving to Arsenal in 2022, but Villa rejected the Gunners’ offers to keep their main man in their squad for another season.

He has remained an ever-present member of their team, and his performance contributed to their finishing inside the top four this season.

Villa is preparing to play in the Champions League next term, and they know they must keep their best players if they want to make an impression in the competition.

This makes it hard for clubs to sign their players, including Arsenal, which had been hopeful they would sign Luiz in the next transfer window.

Ben Jacobs has discussed Arsenal’s interest in Alexander Isak after his stunning season with Newcastle.

Isak has adapted brilliantly to the Premier League since he moved to the competition from La Liga.

He has been one of the best strikers in the English top flight and has been tipped to move to a bigger club.

Arsenal wants to win the race for his signature, considering him an upgrade to the likes of Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus.

Both stars have done their best, but it’s clearly not good enough to help Arsenal become English champions.

Jason Cundy has argued that Eberechi Eze is a better player than Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli.

The Crystal Palace star has been one of the most consistent attackers in the Premier League this season.

He is expected to leave his current team at the end of this campaign, and Arsenal should be in the running to sign him.

Eze’s form has been too good to ignore, and he could be named in the England squad for Euro 2024.

Arsenal is already looking at new stars to add to their group, and they should probably consider a move for Eze, whom they released as a teenager.

Arsenal is one of the clubs interested in a move for Michael Olise, who is set to leave Crystal Palace.

The Frenchman has been too brilliant to play for a team like Palace, and several top clubs want to include him in their squad.

Arsenal has been tracking him, and the Gunners consider him ideal competition for their current wingers.

Bukayo Saka was out of form for several weeks in the second half of the season and needed support.

If Arsenal had Olise, the Frenchman could have replaced the Englishman, keeping the right-wing position productive for the Gunners.

Dani Olmo is one of the players that Arsenal has targeted to add to their squad this summer.

The Spaniard has been proving his worth at RB Leipzig for several seasons, and it is just a matter of time before he moves to a bigger European side.

That could happen this summer, with Arsenal likely to launch an approach for his signature before the transfer window closes.

The Gunners have some of the finest attackers in their squad, but Olmo’s profile is still an exciting one to add.

The Spaniard could bet on himself to break into the team despite the competition for places he will encounter at the Emirates.

Better to have loved and Klopped than never to have Klopped at all. On the weekend of his last game, Marcus, Luke and Andy assess Jurgen Klopp’s impact on the Premier League. Should he have won more titles? How does he compare to Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger?

Elsewhere, Luke makes an impassioned case for why he wouldn’t want Portsmouth to lose to stop Southampton winning the league and Marcus lists all the managers he wouldn’t want to have a drink with. Strap yourself in, because it's quite a list...

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Warning: no Premier League CEOs were egged in the making of this podcast.

Marcus, Luke, Andy and Pete preview the final weekend of the Premier League season! Can David Moyes spoil the party in Manchester? Pete thinks so! Can the supercomputer be proved wrong? John Cross thinks so! And will Jürgen Klopp turn up to his final game at Anfield in just a baseball cap and nothing else? We all think so!

Plus, Andy drops a bombshell about Klopp and Pete drops a bombshell about his past life and a terrible incident with the Hobgoblin hobgoblin. Come join us!

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Who is England’s left back for the Euros? And more importantly: who is the team’s official psychic medium? Derren Brown, it’s time to step up.

Marcus and Luke are back with another Lions Watch – and with Gareth Southgate’s squad announcement just around the corner, it’s a big one! They discuss Luke Shaw’s injury setback, Luke makes the case for a VERY surprising call-up from Newcastle, and Marcus names the two England players he thinks should have got fewer caps. Big clue: one of them had a ponytail and one of them is a ****. Join us!

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And Erik ten Hag goes all Phil Brown in his sweaty three-piece! Pete and Andy are here to react to Man United’s victory over their also very, VERY tired 7th-spot rivals. But what a game they treated us to! 

Plus, does Bruno Fernandes deserve more credit? And is it down to Pete Donaldson to unplug all the VAR wires when the Premier League votes it out? Join us!

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We all know what happens when Man City reach the business end of the season: Pep activates his magic pump, slips Man City into 5th gear and the rest is history. Today, Marcus, Luke, Pete and Vish are here to reflect on a confusing evening’s entertainment at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, not least for Ange Postecoglou.

Elsewhere, Pete analyses Evangelos Marinakis strangely mumsy tattoos and we tackle an incredible story that has emerged from Romanian football. Plus, Neil Warnock is back with the most textbook definition of a lovely old job!

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Tom Hanks, David Cameron, Michael Portillo, Alan Pardew, Prince William, Chris Eubank and David James all feature on this edition of Ramble Reacts! You wouldn’t have thought Aston Villa and Liverpool had just played out a classic end-of-season barn burner, eh?

However, Luke and Marcus are here to try to make sense of that Aston Villa comeback and in particular Jhon Durán’s quite remarkable equaliser. They also take some time to explain why Spurs shouldn’t bother trying to let Man City win and the reasons none of us should be scared of Chris Wilder. Come join us for the ride!

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It’s all going down to the final day. Fulham’s kite training didn’t work after all. 

Marcus, Jim, Vish and Andy wave farewell to Burnley and Luton Town, who exited the Premier League more quickly than Casemiro exited his own penalty area. Meanwhile, Marcus and Jim tell everyone about their magical time at Craven Cottage and – suddenly – Crystal Palace are the most exciting team in the league. Blimey! 

There’s also the small matter of the title race and – speaking of the best – it’s high time for a Phil Neville update…

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Harry Kane has gone another season without winning a trophy. Today, Marcus tries to convince Luke and Jim that a trophyless career wouldn’t tarnish Kane’s legacy - he’s always been a romantic, has our Marcus.

Elsewhere, Luke makes the case for Sam Allardyce’s Bolton to return to the Premier League, Marcus shares his plans to stop time-wasting and Jim invents a new strange managerial version of Capture the Flag. It’s the Mailbag!

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It was heartbreak for Aston Villa last night – but at least Matty Cash isn’t in the throes of a zombie apocalypse.

Marcus, Luke, Jim and Andy reflect on Olympiacos’ ascent to Mount Olympus with the Europa Conference League trophy and wonder if Bayer Leverkusen will ever lose again after they broke the European record. There’s also a huge weekend in the title race to get stuck into, Fulham’s owner appearing in a wrestling match, and Nobby Solano’s return to the north-east! 

Plus, Wayne Rooney completes his journey to becoming Luke’s all-time favourite Top Bloke. Join us!

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