Behind Enemy Lines: City's spending, Liverpool's lack of it, a Kompany-shaped hole, and an ominous return

Welcome to the first Behind Enemy Lines of the new season. If you’re a first-time listener, this is the podcast where we get the inside track on Liverpool’s next opponents... who just so happen to be Manchester City in Sunday’s Community Shield at Wembley. Now the domestic treble winners need little introduction after their titanic Premier League title battle with the newly crowned champions of Europe. But with the sides set to be fight out it out for the top honours both home and abroad this season, we caught up with Richard Burns, a City fan, writer and broadcaster, who is a regular on the long-standing Blue Moon podcast. Along with host Paul Wheelock, they talk THAT title run-in, the growing rivalry between the clubs, and whether both teams would shake hands now on a deal that would see the Reds win the Premier League and City the Champions League. Also on the agenda is City’s summer transfer business, Liverpool’s lack of it, the departure of Vincent Kompany and possible departure of Leroy Sane, the return of Kevin de Bruyne, and whether this Community Shield should be considered much more than a glorified friendly. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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