Ronaldo, resurgent Rodgers and the brilliance of Brentford

For the final time before Christmas, Jimbo reviews the Premier League weekend in the company of Rory Smith, Jay Harris and Tim Spiers. Limping, wounded Brentford produce possibly the best result in their history by winning at the Etihad. Were Man City some way off full tilt ahead of the World Cup? And will the 5 point lead for Arsenal prove crucial ahead of two head-to-heads with City in the second half of the season? When we last spoke to The Athletic’s Rob Tanner, Brendan Rodgers was on the brink of the sack from Leicester. How has it all turned around so dramatically for the Foxes? What did we make of Cristiano Ronaldo’s interview with Piers Morgan? And will Alejandro Garnacho be giving a similar one in 20 years time? Plus Nick Miller en route to Qatar, why Everton fans should be terrified, problems for Potter and Spurs as a metaphor for marriage. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Cristiano Ronaldo’s interview (01.00) • PART 1b: Man City 1-2 Brentford (06.00) • PART 1c: Wolves 0-2 Arsenal (16.00)  • PART 2a: Spurs 4-3 Leeds (23.00) • PART 2b: Newcastle 1-0 Chelsea (29.00) • PART 2c: Liverpool 3-1 Southampton & Fulham 1-2 Man Utd (32.00) • PART 3a: Leicester’s rise up the table with Rob Tanner (38.00) • PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (45.00) • PART 3c: Nick Miller on the road to Qatar (56.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices