With the exception of a couple of early seasons (when those at the top learned what happens when you go off-brand) the show has hit the mark, its consistently high ratings as solid evidence.

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The top four sides will go through to the play-off finals weekend in early April.

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If not, it's off he'll go as the oldest champ to quit on top.

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Despite having Thomas Vermaelen sent off, the Gunners beat the Hammers 2-0 to go top of the table by a point.

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If he concludes that this is actually not bringing money into the Exchequer and presumably putting some people off at the top end, is it acceptable for that to go?

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Flamini was later sent off with 18 minutes to go but Napoli was unable to force a winner and remains in second, nine points off the top.

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