SPM 183: The Premier League is back... but is it still the best?

The football: The Premier League returns this week, but given that its marketing sells the league as 'the best in the world' primarily because of the full crowds at its games, will the brand be damaged by the behind closed doors matches that we'll see for the rest of the season at least? The food: Hugh's brother-in-law was 40 at the weekend, and his wife and daughter baked him a cake, a large slab of which is produced as evidence. Rory disapproves of the lack of icing. Thanks for all your emails, you can send them to [email protected] We're also on facebook, twitter, and now youtube! (just search for Set Piece Menu) And the SPMPLPL is back for its season finale, head to tinyurl.com/setpiecemenu to see how you're doing!