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Online Host: We have been joined by Frank McLintock, the former Arsenal star.

Question: What are your first impressions of the show Mr McLintock? 

Frank McLintock: First question - I didn't realise it was all about football. It is absolutely heaving and there are a lot of families here as well, which is good.

Question: Do you think Arsenal can hold on to take the title?  And what chance the double?

Arsenal can actually win the double, they are in tremendous form when other teams are off form. The defence is magnificent and even though they have been slightly inexperienced up front, Anelka and Christopher Rae have scored some very important goals

Question: Next question is a slight continuation Who catches your eye in the current Arsenal side?

Frank McLintock: Dennis Bergkamp is always good to watch but the two most improved players have been Martin Keown and Ray Parlour. But I think Arsenal play as a team than more for personal glory - that's their strength

Question: For the past few years everyone has been saying the days are numbered for the Gunners' defence, but they have been such a strength this season. Just how long can they go on?

Frank McLintock: The defence can go on another year, if not longer. Tony Adams is one of the younger ones but eventually Arsene Wenger will be looking to gradually bring in some replacements.

Question: How does this side compare with the George Graham side, or with your own 1971 double-winning team?

Frank McLintock: It is sometimes difficult to compare teams and sometimes unfair. They all have one thing in common, that they are very well organised. They play as a team, not as individuals, and collectively they hate being beaten, so there are comparisons.

Question: What are England's and Scotland's chances in the World Cup?

Frank McLintock: I think there have been some very disappointing results in Europe, which is an indication of how well we can play against foreign opposition. Thankfully Chelsea got through to the final. But they have 7 foreign players. There has to be an improvement by England , but they are capable of getting to at least the semis and possibly the final if everything goes their way, but I fancy Brazil to win it or Italy. Scotland under Craig Brown are well organised, well schooled, have got some good players, are playing with their brains a little more than their hearts, which has been one of the problems with Scotland in the past. They have a chance of coming second in their league which would take them through to the next section.

Question: Who do you think will get relegated from the Premier League?

Frank McLintock: I hate talking about relegation because when you are a manager or a supporter you don't like being talked about, but possibly the three teams down there. Barnsley will come out with some credit - possibly more than the others because of the last two or three months' form.

Question: Have you played the Radio 5 human table football yet?

Frank McLintock: No - never heard of it. It suits Trevor Brooking because he can't run anymore. (only a joke, says Frank).

Online Host: We have been talking to Frank McLintock.

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