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Well, good evening, my friends.

I’m going to power through a short bulletin of things that have happened. If you came here expecting a 4,500-word essay today, I’m sorry. Please respect that I can’t always be that writer for you. I know you’re all emotional because of the break, but pick it up, we’ve got our football back, so let’s get our heads straight.

First on the docket:

Pep Signs New Deal

Mr. Guardiola has signed a new deal with City—a one-year contract with a +1 option. This is interesting for a few reasons:

• Did he sign the deal because he thought his players were underperforming due to uncertainty about his future?

• Has he signed to project confidence that the charges against City will amount to nothing?

• Are there any release clauses in case things go south?

• Has he taken @BrexitBarry1998’s comment, “Pep could never do it in the Championship,” a bit too seriously?

We can’t be sure. But for those panicking about what this means, take a walk and have a serious chat with your partner about your behavior.