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The Buildup is Balls.ie's weekly podcast, with Ladbrokes, where we preview all the major sporting action for the weekend ahead. We'll be building the hype, whetting the appetite and making some bold predictions for everything that's happening.

This is the football section of the show where we talk to former Republic of Ireland striker Kevin Doyle about the massive Liverpool V Man City game this weekend. Is a win over City the final mental hurdle for Liverpool on their way to a title? 

Kevin also discusses the ongoing crisis at Old Trafford and knows the man to finally end it. He also gives us a great story about the madness of the rivalries in the West Midlands ahead of Wolves and Aston Villa this weekend. 

As well as speaking to Kevin, the lads also make their 1-2-Free Picks for the weekend, and this week's Big Shout also comes from the weekend's football. 

If you want to listen to the entire show, which includes a look ahead to the weekend's GAA and rugby, and our NFL picks, subscribe to The Buildup on Balls.ie podcast feed or the general Balls.ie feed. 

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