Max Rushden and co discuss the best and worst of the League Cup, Philippe Coutinho’s grand unveiling and recall Tommy Lawton’s transfer deal

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Paul Doyle and debutant Ben Fisher for a Carabao Cup special as Lee Johnson’s Bristol City almost pulled off a draw at the Etihad against Manchester City, while Chelsea and Arsenal did their best to support the argument that League Cup semis should not be played over two legs.

It has been a busy week for the FA. Positive news as CEO Martin Glenn revealed plans to adopt its own version of the NFL’s ‘Rooney Rule’. The negative news that he used the ‘banter’ word again when talking about women in the game.

The panel have their say on VAR and compare Ross Barkley’s departure from Everton to the story of Tommy Lawton’s move to Goodison from Burnley … .which included a job offer for his granddad.

Elsewhere, Philippe Coutinho had his grand unveiling at the Camp Nou so we speak to Sid Lowe to find out how many kick-ups he was able to do on the hallowed turf.

We’re back on Monday!