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Mark Chapman is joined by Rory Smith, Chris Sutton and Izzy Christiansen as the start of the new Premier League season draws ever closer.

The panel discuss Crystal Palace losing their appeal against being demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League after the Court of Arbitration for Sport supported UEFA's assessment that they  breached multi-club ownership rules.

Plus, will a move to Everton reinvigorate Jack Grealish? And Brighton head coach Fabian Hürzeler joins the podcast to look ahead to the new season and discuss Brighton's famed recruitment strategy.

Topics:
00:19 - Palace's demotion to the Conference League
02:24 - Could Palace's demotion be a blessing is disguise?
09:08 - Are the European elite treated differently?
12:27 - Does this end with Palace winning the Conference League?
13:19 - Will Palace's season be defined by whether or not they keep Guehi and Eze?
22:03 - Is Jack Grealish on a season-long loan to Everton a good move?
30:42 - Brighton head coach Fabian Hürzeler joins the podcast
35:47 - Brighton's recruitment process
41:40 - Brighton's private pre-season
44:43 - What does success look like for Brighton this season?
45:56 - Is Hürzeler worried about big clubs circling his players?
53:38 - Should Brighton keep hold of their best players to challenge for trophies?
 
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries:
Wed - 2000 - UEFA Super Cup - PSG v Spurs
Sat - 1500 - Premier League - Sunderland v West Ham
Sat - 1500 - Premier League - Spurs v Burnley
Sat - 1730 - Premier League - Wolves v Man City
Sun - 1400 - Premier League - Chelsea v Palace
Sun - 1400 - Premier League - Forest v Brentford
Sun - 1630 - Premier League - Man Utd v Arsenal