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Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Bolton manager Steven Schumacher to break down the opening weekend of league fixtures in the EFL - and we hear from Luton boss Jack Wilshere.
Bolton won on their return to the Championship, but how can they compete with their big-spending rivals. The panel also discuss Will Lankshear's dream start at Middlesbrough, how Southampton will deal with being pantomime villains after Spygate and whether VAR is needed in the Championship after a blatant handball helped West Brom beat Norwich.
Jack Wilshere joins the pod after his Luton side came from 3-1 down to beat Reading in their opener, and talks about his first pre-season as a first team manager.
Aaron's EFL Fantasy skills haven't improved over the summer - the code to join our league if 72EFLPOD.
And in 72PLUS 72MINUS, there's a moment to forget for an EFL legend and Welsh limbs after a late goal.
This season we now have our very own 72+ feed on BBC Sounds - where you can listen to episodes every week.

We'll continue to bring you all the same content you've been enjoying here, with the biggest stories from the EFL, exclusive guests and the moments everyone is talking about.
TIMECODES:
01:21 - Jobi's summer with Roy Keane
03:35 - Bolton off to a winning start
11:45 - Lankshear elevates Boro
19:35 - Southampton lose at Watford in first match post-Spygate
26:23 - Do we need VAR in the Championship?
30:27 - Luton boss Jack Wilshere joins the show
45:27 - 72PLUS 72MINUS

This week, former Manchester City, QPR and Sunderland defender Nedum Onuoha submits three stories from his football career.
Did Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce really send England goalkeeper David James up front in a desperate attempt to qualify for Europe? Was Onuoha handed a tactical note by his manager that somehow only included ten players? Or did a Championship manager spend every matchday watching soap operas on his iPad instead of focusing on the game ahead?
Armed with photographs, football knowledge and plenty of confidence, Karel and Anita dissect every detail before Onuoha returns to reveal the truth.
Karel Prince: Lie Detector is presented by Karel Prince and Anita Abayomi and is a Sport Social Studios production for BBC Sounds.

Credits 
Series Producer: Matt Tasker 
Technical Producer: Tom Hinckley 
Executive Producer: Jim Salveson 
Photography: Tom Barker 
Artwork: James Mobbs 
Original Theme Music: WIZZFX 
Commissioning Executive for BBC: Stevie Middleton 
Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard

Arsenal seek to defend their Premier League title, but just how difficult will a title defence be? Former Arsenal right back Carl Jenkinson, The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and fan Clive Palmer join Aaron Paul to discuss the chances of a second Premier League trophy for Mikel Arteta. They reflect on a big statement in Sunday's Community Shield against Manchester City and debate Arsenal's midfield options - is Odegaard back to his best, will Bruno Guimaraes fit in alongside Declan Rice? They discuss more of the club's new summer signings, including where Christos Tzolis fits and could there be any more business? In the absence of injured William Saliba, will Jarell Quansah or Ezri Konsa be playing at the Emirates this season? BBC Sport's Alex Howell updates on the latest. Plus, sports psychologist Dan Abrahams discusses the challenges of defending a Premier League title.
Time Codes:
01:55 - Reflections on last season
07:30 - Community Shield Win
18:10 - Martin Odegaard
29:30 - Sports Psychologist Dan Abrahams on defending a Premier League title
37:20 - Mikel Arteta on this season
44:55 - Alex Howell on defence and covering William Saliba

After a long couple of seasons for Tottenham Hotspur, will Roberto De Zerbi's summer business be enough to turn the club around? Former Spurs winger Andros Townsend, former Spurs fullback Chris Hughton and fan Flav Bateman join Aaron Paul to discuss their chances ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season. They discuss the profile of the manager himself - does he have the character to change the club's fortunes? BBC Sport's tactics correspondent Umir Irfan discusses his style. They review the summer business and how new signings Sandro Tonali and Matheus Fernandes will fit in, while football finance expert Kieran Maguire explains the state of the club's spending this summer. And finally, after being so injury hit last season, will the lack of European football benefit the club this season as Roberto De Zerbi seeks to turn things around?
Time Codes:
00:55 - Initial Thoughts
07:25 - Identity Roberto De Zerbi has given Spurs
17:20 - De Zerbi's tactical approach
23:20 - Summer window
31:25 - Football Finance Expert Kieran Maguire on Tottenham's finances
39:40 - Injuries and forward options

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters speaks to BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan ahead of the 2026/27 season getting underway.
They discuss the fall out from Gianni Infantino’s bid to sell off a stake in the World Cup to private investors, the wait for a ruling on Manchester City's 115 charges, and Chelsea’s fine for financial rule breaches.
Plus, is the league heading into a new era with nine managerial changes heading into the new season?
01:26 – a new era for the Premier League?
04:00 – The Fifa crisis fall out
06:47 – Kevin Lamour’s Fifa exit
10:50 – Potential World Cup expansion
12:42 – Manchester City’s charges
13:53 – Chelsea’ fine for financial rule breaches
16:02 – Squad cost ratio spending controls