In this special episode of the Football Daily, Mark Clemmit catches up with Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder. Sheffield United’s successful season so far, Wilder’s return to the club and the relationship he has with the famous Yorkshire club are all discussed in this fascinating interview. Wilder also discusses his time away from Bramall Lane and how he has lost none of his feistiness. They also find time to discuss Christmas decorations and the plan for buying presents.

Conor McNamara joins Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball to reveal the stories behind the 5 Live commentaries. From Conor taking a printer to games, to using the facilities on the Anfield roof! They tell the tales you don’t normally get to hear. And ‘Clash of the Commentators’ is back!02:05 Upsetting football fans 06:00 Conor’s portable printer 09:20 Using Championship Manager to help prep 11:20 Getting the overnight sleeper train 15:00 What do commentators do at half-time? 18:05 The Anfield commode 22:30 Best derby to commentate on? 28:20 Commentating at late notice/without notes! 31:40 Most difficult pronunciations 35:45 Clash of the Commentators 41:50 Great Dictionary of Football CommentaryBBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League / Women’s Super League commentaries this weekend: Sat 14 Dec, 15:00 – Liverpool v Fulham – 5 Live Sat 14 Dec, 17:30 – Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa – 5 Live Sun 15 Dec, 14:00 – Brighton v Crystal Palace – 5 Live Sun 15 Dec, 14:30 – Liverpool Women v Arsenal Women – 5 Sports Extra Sun 15 Dec, 16:30 – Man City v Man Utd – 5 Live

Juventus and Real Madrid win but big praise for Atalanta and Club Brugge. John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, Mina Rzouki and Kristof Terreur to unpick another dramatic week in the Champions League. They discuss a much-needed victory for Juventus over the increasingly beleaguered Manchester City before analysing a sensational match between Atalanta and Real Madrid. There is discussion around why Alessandro Del Piero is so important for the development of Kenan Yildiz and why it did not work out for Charles De Ketelaere at AC Milan but has turned around for him at Atalanta. Is Thibaut Courtois back to his best? And how good has David de Gea been at Fiorentina this season? Plus – what’s the secret behind Club Brugge’s great form in the Champions League? Timecodes…. 0 mins: Intro – with Guillem's tips on the attractions of Girona. 2.24: What the team make of the Champions League table. 4.51: The team discuss a big win for Juve – and explain why Alessandro Del Piero is so important for the development of Kenan Yildiz. 11.22: Guillem gives his takes on some of the issues at Man City. 17.35: Have Real Madrid turned a corner? 20.50: The form of Thibaut Courtois. 22.14: Why it is working out for Ademola Lookman at Atalanta – and whether there is a big move for him on the horizon. 24.24: Why it did not work out for Charles De Ketelaere at AC Milan but has turned around for him at Atalanta 30.29: David de Gea’s impressive stats at Fiorentina. 34.20: Club Brugge – and the sensational story of their rise under Nicky Hayen.

What next for Millwall? Is Mike Phelan the answer to Wayne Rooney and Plymouth’s problems? Middlesbrough defender Tommy Smith joins Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff to discuss Neil Harris leaving Millwall and what will come next for the club and who they'll appoint next? Plus, they discuss the managerial merry-go-round as Ruben Selles joins Hull with Noel Hunt taking over at Reading, while former Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan joins Wayne Rooney at Plymouth.

Kelly Cates is joined by John Murray, Pat Nevin and Gary Cahill as Manchester City lose two-nil to Juventus to deal a big blow to their hopes of reaching the Champions League knockout stage. Hear from boss Pep Guardiola on the defeat that means Manchester City have won just one of their last 10 games in all competitions, with this being their seventh loss during that run. Elsewhere Conor McNamara joins the pod as Arsenal see off Monaco in a comfortable three-nil victory with Saka getting a double and assist. Manager Mikel Arteta gives his thoughts on the win and the role of 18-year-old Myles Lewis–Skelly making his second start.Timecodes: 00:20 Intro 03:00 What’s happened to City? 06:40 Lack of cutting edge 12:40 What do City need to do? 22:30 Pep Guardiola 26:10 Arsenal 28:30 ArtetaBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Thu 12 Dec, 2000: Rangers v Tottenham Sat 14 Dec, 1500: Liverpool v Fulham Sat 14 Dec, 1730: Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa Sun 15 Dec, 1400: Brighton v Palace Sun 15 Dec, 1630: Man City v Man Utd Sun 14 Dec, 1430: Liverpool v Arsenal WSL, 5 Sports Extra

It's been confirmed the FIFA World Cup will be returning to the Middle East in 10 years' time after FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the hosting rights to the 2034 tournament. Securing football’s most high-profile tournament is just the latest example of the Kingdom’s growing influence on global sport, which its critics say is in an effort to 'sportswash' the regime's reputation.Katie Smith is joined by BBC sports editor Dan Roan and Tariq Panja, global sports correspondent for The New York Times, to provide the background to Saudi Arabia’s unopposed bid.We hear from the president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Yasser Al Misehal, and from Amanda Staveley, who was part of the Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle United in 2021, on why the tournament will be a great success, while BBC sports news correspondent Laura Scott speaks to Norwegian Football Federation president Lise Klaveness about Norway's decision to abstain from the voting process for the 2030 and 2034 tournaments.Stephen Cockburn, Amnesty International’s head of housing, workers rights, and sport, and Wycombe Wanderers midfielder David Wheeler, the PFA’s sustainability champion, also join the podcast to discuss their concerns over human and the environment.And we ask what all this means for Saudi Arabia’s huge investments in domestic football, particularly at Newcastle United.

Mark Chapman has reaction to wins for Aston Villa and Liverpool. He’s joined by Paul Robinson, Mark Albrighton and Ali Bruce-Ball. Hear from Unai Emery, Arne Slot, Virgil van Dijk and Brendan Rodgers after Celtic’s stalemate at Dinamo Zagreb. Mina Rzouki joins the pod to talk Atalanta and Juventus. And hear from Pep Guardiola ahead of Man City’s trip to Turin.00:35 Duran helps Aston Villa beat Leipzig 09:50 Unai Emery: ‘Our target is now higher’ 11:30 Arne Slot: ‘Alisson showed why he’s the best’ 12:15 Virgil van Dijk: ‘Happy Alisson is back’ 17:10 Brendan Rodgers: Celtic ‘gaining confidence’ 18:50 Real Madrid beat Atalanta 20:30 Juventus v Man City preview 22:55 Pep Guardiola: ‘I love my players’BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wed 11 Dec, 2000: Juventus v Man City Thu 12 Dec, 2000: Rangers v Tottenham

Ellen White, Nedum Onuoha and Ben Haines talk return of the WSL after the international break and the brilliant form of Manchester City striker Bunny Shaw. Nedum and Ellen look at why Bunny Shaw is so good beyond scoring goals and Chelsea extending their unbeaten run. BBC Sport’s Emma Sanders joins the pod to talk Manchester United’s Sporting Director Dan Ashworth leaving the club and what it means for the women’s squad. The panel discuss where United find themselves and how they can become a club really challenging for titles. Plus Champions League is back this week and is this Chelsea’s best chance to win it?Timecodes: 00:20 Intro 03:00 WSL returns + Bunny Shaw 06:40 Why is Bunny Shaw so good? 12:40 United & Ashworth departure with Emma Sanders 16:30 What does it mean for the women’s side? 26:30 Arsenal & Slegers future 30:00 Champions LeagueBBC Sounds / 5 Live European commentaries this week: Tue 10 Dec, 1745: Girona v Liverpool Tue 10 Dec, 1745: Dinamo Zagreb v Celtic – 5 Sports Extra Tue 10 Dec, 2000: RB Leipzig v Aston Villa Wed 11 Dec, 2000: Juventus v Man City Thu 12 Dec, 2000: Rangers v Tottenham

Are Chelsea truly back, can Ange turn things around at struggling Spurs & why are Brentford so good at home & not away? Those are the all-important questions that Chappers, Rory Smith, Chris Sutton and Andros Townsend try to answer on the MNC pod. Chelsea are up to second in the Premier League table with the youngest team in the league – so are some of the guys eating their words now? (They take a little trip with Rory down memory lane...)Focus then turns to Tottenham and why Ange Postecoglou is struggling to get the club where their fans think they should be – as usual on the MNC, Rory and Chris have differing views – surprise, surprise! And Brentford take the spotlight after having the best home record in the league. Many say it’s down to manager Thomas Frank and the culture he has created at the club – after a dressing-room video went viral with him praising his players. But not everyone has experienced that in their footballing career….Timecodes: 1’00 – Playing during the festive period. 2’46 – Chelsea and their recent success. 23’38 – Tottenham and Ange Postecoglou. 37’23 – Brentford and their amazing home form.

Chelsea close in on Liverpool at the top as Tottenham collapse. Hear from Enzo Maresca and Ange Postecoglou. Darren Fletcher is joined by Nigel Reo-Coker and Kevin Nolan. Ashley Williams from Match of the Day 2 drops in as well. And the panel discuss Arsenal’s set-piece prowess and the latest developments at Manchester United.02:30 Best wishes to Michail Antonio 05:35 Chelsea beat Tottenham to close in on Liverpool 08:35 Are Chelsea genuine title contenders? 12:55 Enzo Maresca: ‘We’re ahead of my expectation’ 17:10 Ange Postecoglou: ‘It’s a sore one’ 28:10 Half-time teaser 29:54 Arsenal score from another set piece 39:35 Sporting director Ashworth leaves Man Utd 47:40 Is Amorim being cut too much slack?BBC Sounds / 5 Live European commentaries this week: Tue 10 Dec, 1745: Girona v Liverpool Tue 10 Dec, 1745: Dinamo Zagreb v Celtic – 5 Sports Extra Tue 10 Dec, 2000: RB Leipzig v Aston Villa Wed 11 Dec, 2000: Juventus v Man City Thu 12 Dec, 2000: Rangers v Tottenham