What’s going so well for Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth? Does Marcus Rashford need to make a sacrifice? What is the answer to Tottenham’s problems – will they stick with Ange Postecoglou? And after Chelsea broke the women’s world-record transfer fee on defender Naomi Girma, what does that mean for the rest of the WSL? Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and former England captain Steph Houghton to reflect on the weekend’s biggest football stories.TIME CODES:01:05 – Bournemouth 18:40 – Tottenham 34:25 – Marcus Rashford 46:10 – Naomi Girma to ChelseaBBC Sounds / 5 Live European commentaries this week: Wednesday 29th January CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Manchester City v Club Brugge 2000 KO – 5 Live CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Aston Villa v Celtic 2000 KO – Sports Extra Thursday 30th January EUROPA LEAGUE: FCSB v Manchester United 2000 KO – 5 LiveSaturday 1st February PREMIER LEAGUE: Bournemouth v Liverpool 1500 KO – 5 Live PREMIER LEAGUE: Wolves v Aston Villa 1730 KO – Starts on Sports Extra and moves to 5 Live for Second HalfSunday 2ND February WOMEN'S SUPER LEAGUE: Manchester City v Arsenal 1200 KO – Sports Extra PREMIER LEAGUE: Manchester United v Crystal Palace 1400 KO – 5 Live PREMIER LEAGUE: Brentford v Spurs 1400 KO – Sports Extra PREMIER LEAGUE: Arsenal v Man City 1630 KO – 5 Live WOMEN'S SUPER LEAGUE: Tottenham v Manchester United 1845 KO – Sports Extra

Tottenham turns toxic as Leicester end their losing run. Aaron Paul is joined by former Premier League players Michael Brown and Don Hutchison. Also hear from Ange Postecoglou on his future, and a relieved Ruud van Nistelrooy. The panel discuss the Arsenal red card, Man City’s new signings and Bournemouth battering Nottingham Forest. And… it’s been a weekend of housery!01:20 Tottenham turns toxic 11:55 Ange Postecoglou on his future 17:15 Ruud van Nistelrooy on end of losing run 22:45 Will Lewis-Skelly’s red card be overturned? 28:35 Man City switch it up against Chelsea 32:45 Marmoush impresses on debut 34:25 Khusanov straight in at the deep end 36:30 Another error from Robert Sánchez 40:20 Bournemouth continue to surprise 43:05 What happened to Forest? 44:20 A weekend of housery!BBC Sounds / 5 Live European commentaries this week: Wed 29 Jan 2000 Man City v Club Brugge Thu 30 Jan 2000 FCSB v Man Utd

Dion Dublin visits Old Trafford to chat with Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt.The 25-year-old talks about United’s season so far since Ruben Amorim took charge at the club, and where there is room for improvement.He opens up on the success of his career so far, having started out at Ajax, where he reached the Champions League semi-final in 2018 and then his big money moves to Juventus and Bayern Munch.

5 Live commentators John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball tell the stories you don’t normally get to hear. From the delights on offer at the Parc des Princes to Ian getting called out by Gareth Southgate for his dinner party getup. Gigi Salmon and Russell Fuller reveal what it’s like commentating at the Australian Open tennis. And can Ali go level at the top with John in Clash of the Commentators?00:30 Ali’s Monaco memories 09:10 Champions League snakes & ladders 12:30 John’s Parisian treats 16:10 Best foreign commentary phrases 23:40 Ian gets called out by Gareth Southgate 26:15 The power of silence & staying enthused 31:55 John vs Ian in Clash of the Commentators 40:00 Commentating at the Australian Open tennis 45:00 The local verdict on Savio vs Savinho 48:50 What will be added to the Great Glossary?BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend: Sat 25 Jan 1500 Wolves v Arsenal, Sat 25 Jan 1730 Man City v Chelsea, Sun 26 Jan 1400 Tottenham v Leicester, Sun 26 Jan 1400 Crystal Palace v Brentford on 5 Sports Extra, Sun 26 Jan 1630 Aston Villa v West Ham.

Manchester United narrowly beat Rangers 2-1 to boost their chances of qualifying for the last 16 of the Europa League. The result also means that Philippe Clement's side are all but through to at least the knockout play-off round.Steve Crossman presents reaction to Thursday's night's game from Old Trafford, alongside former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson and commentator Ian Dennis.Former United first-team coach Rene Meulensteen also joins to provide his view on the game, while you can hear the post-match thoughts of both managers. TIMECODES:00:29 - The story of the game 10:19 - Ruben Amorim 12:41 - Debate on the goalkeepers of both teams 17:59 - Philippe Clement5 Live and BBC Sounds commentaries this week:Saturday 25th January: Aston Villa v Manchester City – WSL – 12pm KO – 5 Sports Extra Wolves v Arsenal – Premier League – 3pm KO – 5 Live Manchester City v Chelsea – Premier League - 5.30pm KO – 5 LiveSunday 26th January: Tottenham v Leicester – Premier League – 2pm KO – 5 Live Crystal Palace v Brentford – Premier League – 2pm KO – 5 Sports Extra Aston Villa v West Ham – Premier League - 4.30pm KO – 5 LiveWednesday 29th January: Manchester City v Club Brugge – Champions League – 8pm KO – 5 LiveThursday 30th January: FCSB v Manchester United – Europa League – 8pm KO – 5 Live

Following an exciting penultimate round of Champions League group stage action, the panel discuss Bayern Munich and whether their defeat to Benfica was just a bump in the road? Could Xabi Alonso be the next manager in the dugout at Real Madrid? And after Luis Enrique described his PSG side as a “complete team”, what’s next for them? Plus, who next for Borussia Dortmund after the club sacked Nuri Sahin? And the panel discuss who might be the next Belgium manager. And hear all the latest from the transfer window – what will Omar Marmoush bring to Manchester City, and could Marcus Rashford to Barcelona really happen?John Bennet is joined by Guillem Balague, Kristof Terreur and Archie Rhind-Tutt to discuss all of the week’s biggest European football headlines.TIME CODES:05:00 – Bayern Munich 11:20 – Bayer Leverkusen and Xabi Alonso 18:20 – PSG 25:20 – Barcelona 28:20 – Sahin out at Borussia Dortmund 35:40 – Tedesco leaves Belgium 39:10 – Omar Marmoush to Manchester City 42:35 – Marcus Rashford to Barcelona? 44:20 – Kyle Walker to AC Milan5 Live and BBC Sounds commentaries this week:Thursday 23rd January: Manchester United v Rangers – Europa League – 8pm KO – 5 LiveSaturday 25th January: Aston Villa v Manchester City – WSL – 12pm KO – 5 Sports Extra Wolves v Arsenal – Premier League – 3pm KO – 5 Live Manchester City v Chelsea – Premier League - 5.30pm KO – 5 LiveSunday 26th January: Tottenham v Leicester – Premier League – 2pm KO – 5 Live Crystal Palace v Brentford – Premier League – 2pm KO – 5 Sports Extra Aston Villa v West Ham – Premier League - 4.30pm KO – 5 Live

Manchester City's Champions League hopes are hanging in the balance after a 4-2 defeat at Paris St-Germain.Steve Crossman presents reaction to all of Wednesday night's games, with Football Correspondent John Murray alongside former England defender Matt Upson at the Parc des Princes. Champions League winner Gary Cahill joins to give his analysis, before the podcast moves on to Celtic's 1-0 victory over Young Boys, which guarantees that Brendan Rodgers' side will play in the knockout play-off round. Arsenal all but secured their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a comfortable 3-0 win over Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb at Emirates Stadium.Football reporter John Bennett offers insight on the night's other games, while you can also hear the post-match thoughts of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, Celtic striker Adam Idah, and Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice. TIMECODES:01:18 - PSG 4-2 Manchester City 16:53 - Celtic 1-0 Young Boys 21:17 - Arsenal 3-0 Dinamo Zagreb 24:55 - Other matches5 Live and BBC Sounds commentaries this week:Wednesday 22nd January: PSG v Manchester City – Champions League – 8pm KO – 5 Live Celtic v Young Boys - Champions League – 8pm KO – 5 Sports ExtraThursday 23rd January: Manchester United v Rangers – Europa League – 8pm KO – 5 LiveSaturday 25th January: Aston Villa v Manchester City – WSL – 12pm KO – 5 Sports Extra Wolves v Arsenal – Premier League – 3pm KO – 5 Live Manchester City v Chelsea – Premier League - 5.30pm KO – 5 LiveSunday 26th January: Tottenham v Leicester – Premier League – 2pm KO – 5 Live Crystal Palace v Brentford – Premier League – 2pm KO – 5 Sports Extra Aston Villa v West Ham – Premier League - 4.30pm KO – 5 Live

After Ian Evatt leaves Bolton Wanderers, Marc Iles from ‘The Bolton News’, joins the podcast to look at what’s gone wrong for him at the club, and who they may turn to next. Also, hear from Tony Mowbray on his return to management, and his return to West Brom – Baggies fan and 5 Live presenter Adrian Chiles drops by to give his thoughts on the new man in the dugout. Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined this week by Kidderminster Harriers manager Phil Brown to reflect on another busy week in the EFL including the recent good form of Huddersfield, now unbeaten in 16 league matches and the top of the table clash between Wrexham and Derby.TIME CODES:02:30 – Ian Evatt leaves Bolton by mutual consent 17:00 – Tony Mowbray returns to West Brom 29:40 – Huddersfield unbeaten in 16 37:55 – Wrexham v Birmingham preview 40:25 – Positives for Port Vale? 41:25 – 10 signings and counting for Carlisle 42:55 – Fantasy EFL 44:00 – 72Plus/72Minus5 Live and BBC Sounds commentaries this week:Wednesday 22nd January: PSG v Manchester City – Champions League – 8pm KO – 5 Live Celtic v Young Boys - Champions League – 8pm KO – 5 Sports ExtraThursday 23rd January: Manchester United v Rangers – Europa League – 8pm KO – 5 LiveSaturday 25th January: Aston Villa v Manchester City – WSL – 12pm KO – 5 Sports Extra Wolves v Arsenal – Premier League – 3pm KO – 5 Live Manchester City v Chelsea – Premier League - 5.30pm KO – 5 LiveSunday 26th January: Tottenham v Leicester – Premier League – 2pm KO – 5 Live Crystal Palace v Brentford – Premier League – 2pm KO – 5 Sports Extra Aston Villa v West Ham – Premier League - 4.30pm KO – 5 Live

Liverpool qualify for the Champions League's last 16 but Aston Villa have work to do.Kelly Cates is joined by senior football reporter Ian Dennis, former Liverpool left-back Stephen Warnock and former Tottenham forward Andros Townsend to reflect on Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Lille and Mo Salah scoring his 50th European goal for the club. Aston Villa remain in the top eight, on goal difference, despite their 1-0 defeat at Monaco and Barcelona have booked their place in the knockout stages after a 5-4 victory at Benfica. Correspondent John Murray and the former Arsenal defender Matt Upson join the pod from a restaurant in Paris ahead of Manchester City’s crucial league-phase match against PSG.TOPICS: 00:48 – Liverpool guaranteed top-eight spot after 2-1 win over Lille. 04:19 – Another milestone for Mo Salah07:20 – Arne Slot on his Liverpool side's performance 10:33 – How the Champions League league phase system works 12:26 – Barcelona win nine-goal thriller and a round-up of the rest of the Champions League action 16:45 – Unai Emery on his Aston Villa side’s defeat to Monaco21:00 – John Murray and Matt Upson preview PSG v Manchester City from Paris 25:33 – Erling Haaland on his new contract and how he measures his sleep this season 29:06 – Pep Guardiola on how he’s managed Phil Foden and helped him regain his form5 Live and BBC Sounds commentaries this week: Wednesday 22nd January: PSG v Manchester City – Champions League – 8pm KO – 5 Live Celtic v Young Boys - Champions League – 8pm KO – 5 Sports Extra Thursday 23rd January: Manchester United v Rangers – Europa League – 8pm KO – 5 LiveSaturday 25th January: Aston Villa v Manchester City – WSL – 12pm KO – 5 Sports Extra Wolves v Arsenal – Premier League – 3pm KO – 5 LiveManchester City v Chelsea – Premier League - 5.30pm KO – 5 Live Sunday 26th January: Tottenham v Leicester – Premier League – 2pm KO – 5 Live Crystal Palace v Brentford – Premier League – 2pm KO – 5 Sports ExtraAston Villa v West Ham – Premier League - 4.30pm KO – 5 Live

Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines talk Jen’s announcement that she is retiring from football. The team take a look back at Jen’s career, the highs and lows and what the future looks like post football. Ben sat down for a conversation with the Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor and discussed how it feels to have a target on her back, the environment she’s created at the club and her perfect start. Plus Jen and Ellen share why they think Renee Slegers is the right fit to be the permanent manager at Arsenal and what went wrong for Manchester City in the derby. Timecodes:00:20 Intro 01:00 Jen’s retirement! 07:20 Making the decision to retire 14:00 Jen on having a platform 25:15 Sonia Bompastor 40:15 Jen & Ellen on Sonia’s management style 47:00 Arsenal & Slegers appointment 49:20 Manchester DerbyBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Tue 21 Jan 1745 Monaco v Aston Villa Tue 21 Jan 2000 Liverpool v Lille Wed 22 Jan 2000 PSG v Man City Thu 23 Jan 2000 Man Utd v Rangers