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

In this special episode of the Football Daily Nedum Onuoha travels to Italy to have a typical Milanese dinner with AC Milan striker Tammy Abraham to discuss his many career highlights, relationship with Jose Mourinho and how life abroad has changed him as a player and person. Tammy chats to Nedum about the importance of embracing Milan and how he has found settling in to a new environment, including the fashion!

John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball reveal the stories behind the 5 Live commentaries. From commentating in the pouring rain with colleagues in their underwear, to a big medical drama, they tell the tales you don’t normally get to hear. And the ‘Wheel of Spiel’ makes a return!01:35 John gets a surprise 03:30 Ian has an apology to make 04:20 Commentating in the rain 09:20 Ian nearly ends his career 14:30 ‘Wheel of Spiel’ goes deep 19:00 Favourite commentary positions 22:55 Tottenham-Chelsea preview 27:10 John’s big medical drama 29:45 Ali’s new toys! 31:20 The Great Dictionary of Football CommentaryBBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend: Sat 7 Dec, 15:00 – Crystal Palace v Man City - 5 Live Sat 7 Dec, 17:30 – Man Utd v Nottingham Forest - 5 Live Sun 8 Dec, 14:00 – Fulham v Arsenal - 5 Live Sun 8 Dec, 14:00 – Leicester v Brighton – 5 Sports Extra Sun 8 Dec, 14:00 – Ipswich v Bournemouth – BBC Sport website Sun 8 Dec, 16:30 – Tottenham v Chelsea - 5 Live

We have the latest on Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove who is out of intensive care following his cardiac arrest on the pitch at the weekend.Fan anger at perceived ineffectual ownership is the key theme at the bottom of La Liga with Real Valladolid owner Ronaldo (the Brazilian one) facing calls to step down whilst there’s a very real threat of only a second relegation in Valencia’s history.In France, Roberto De Zerbi is becoming one of the faces of Ligue Un and just ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup draw we find out who is excited and why.TIMECODES 01:47 – Guillem on Julen Lopetegui’s job security 05:37 – Edoardo Bove latest 11:02 – Unpopular owners at the bottom of La Liga 24:05 – Roberto De Zerbi rides the Marseille rollercoaster 32:23 – FIFA Club World Cup excitement levelsBBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend: Sat 7 Dec, 15:00 – Crystal Palace v Manchester City - 5 Live Sat 7 Dec, 17:30 – Manchester United v Nottingham Forest - 5 Live Sun 8 Dec, 14:00 – Fulham v Arsenal - 5 Live Sun 8 Dec, 16:30 – Tottenham v Chelsea - 5 Live

After an incredible 3-3 draw between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St James’ Park, Arne Slot gives his reaction to his side dropping points for just the third time this season. Kelly Cates rounds up all six of Tuesday’s Premier League matches, we hear from Mikel Arteta after Arsenal beat Manchester United 2-0 at the Emirates, and from Pep Guardiola after Manchester City ended their seven-match winless run, beating Nottingham Forest at the Etihad. There’s reaction to a big win for Chelsea at St Mary’s and an important win for Sean Dyche as Everton move 6 points clear of the relegation zone with a win over Wolves. Timecodes: 00:44 – Newcastle 3-3 Liverpool with Ian Dennis and Pat Nevin 04:45 – Arne Slot interview 08:16 – Eddie Howe interview 11:30 – Arsenal 2-0 Manchester United with John Murray and Izzy Christiansen 19:19 – Mikel Arteta interview 21:08 – Ruben Amorim interview 27:12 – Manchester City 3-0 Nottingham Forest with Lee Blakeman and Jen Beattie 30:12 – Pep Guardiola interview 32:13 – Enzo Maresca interview 33:29 – Sean Dyche interviewBBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this week:Thu 5 Dec, 19:30 – Fulham v Brighton – 5 Sports Extra Thu 5 Dec, 20:15 – Bournemouth v Tottenham – 5 Live Sat 7 Dec, 15:00 – Crystal Palace v Manchester City - 5 Live Sat 7 Dec, 17:30 – Manchester United v Nottingham Forest - 5 Live Sun 8 Dec, 14:00 – Fulham v Arsenal - 5 Live Sun 8 Dec, 16:30 – Tottenham v Chelsea - 5 Live

Jen Beattie, Ellen White and Ben Haines react to the EURO 2025 play-off finals which saw Wales make history, booking their place at next summer's European Championships in Switzerland, but heartbreak for Scotland as their golden generation miss their golden hour.The team react to an incredible night in Dublin for Rhian Wilkinson's side and a night of deja vu for Scotland in Finland. Hear from an emotional Claire Emslie and Jen discusses where it went wrong for Scotland and what next for Pedro Martínez Losa and his team.Ellen chats England's two friendlies against the Olympic champions, the USA, and EURO 2025 hosts, Switzerland. Hear from Grace Clinton and Millie Bright after the Lionesses' last outing of the year, plus the team ask what we have learnt from Sarina Wiegman's 'experimenting'.Timecodes: 1:05 - A historic night for Wales as they qualify for their first ever major tournament 4:46 - Goals from Hannah Cain and Carrie Jones. 8:18 - Reaction from Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson 10:28 - Heartbreak for Scotland at the hands of Finland again. 16:00 - Should Scotland have made changes sooner? 18:57 - Reaction from Claire Emslie 21:40 - What next for Scotland and Pedro Martínez Losa? 24:19 - EURO 2025 play-off round up. 25:20 - England v Switzerland and Sarina Wiegman’s experimenting 27:25 - Reaction from Grace Clinton and Millie Bright 30:30 - England v USA, thoughts on the change of formation. BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this week:Wed 4 Dec, 19:30 – Newcastle v Liverpool – 5 Sports Extra Wed 4 Dec, 19:30 – Man City v Nottingham Forest – BBC Sport website Wed 4 Dec, 19:30 – Southampton v Chelsea – BBC Sport website Wed 4 Dec, 19:30 – Everton v Wolves – BBC Sport website Wed 4 Dec, 20:15 – Arsenal v Man Utd – 5 Live Wed 4 Dec, 20:15 – Aston Villa v Brentford – BBC Sport website Thu 5 Dec, 19:30 – Fulham v Brighton – 5 Sports Extra Thu 5 Dec, 20:15 – Bournemouth v Tottenham – 5 Live

Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff speak to Tamworth FA Cup hero Jas Singh. They’re joined by Joe Jacobson as Wycombe make it 11 wins in a row. Luton and Plymouth struggling in the Championship, managers turning on players, and a tight promotion race at the top. Plus the latest on the Reading takeover, with another bid rejected.

Mark Chapman presents the Monday Night Club with Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Shay Given. They start the podcast with a guest appearance from Leyton Orient's heroic goalkeeper Josh Keeley, who scored a crucial goal in their FA Cup second-round tie against Oldham.They then react to the third-round draw, before moving on to digest the weekend's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Manchester City.There is also time for reflection on the recent dip in form suffered by Aston Villa and Newcastle United, before touching on the managerial jobs facing Ruud van Nistelrooy, Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney at Leicester City, Coventry City and Plymouth Argyle respectively. TIMECODES:00:20 - Leyton Orient goalkeeper Josh Keeley 05:40 - FA Cup third-round draw reaction 08:51 - Manchester City 23:56 - Liverpool 32:52 - Aston Villa and Newcastle 41:16 - Leicester City and Ruud van Nistelrooy 45:11 - Frank Lampard at Coventry and Wayne Rooney at PlymouthBBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this week:Tue 3 Dec, 19:30 – Ipswich v Crystal Palace – 5 Live Tue 3 Dec, 20:15 – Leicester v West Ham – 5 Sports Extra Wed 4 Dec, 19:30 – Newcastle v Liverpool – 5 Sports Extra Wed 4 Dec, 19:30 – Man City v Nottingham Forest – BBC Sport website Wed 4 Dec, 19:30 – Southampton v Chelsea – BBC Sport website Wed 4 Dec, 19:30 – Everton v Wolves – BBC Sport website Wed 4 Dec, 20:15 – Arsenal v Man Utd – 5 Live Wed 4 Dec, 20:15 – Aston Villa v Brentford – BBC Sport website Thu 5 Dec, 19:30 – Fulham v Brighton – 5 Sports Extra Thu 5 Dec, 20:15 – Bournemouth v Tottenham – 5 Live

Liverpool go nine points clear after their 2-0 win vs Man City. Hear from Arne Slot and Pep Guardiola as Michael Brown and Nigel Reo-Coker have their say. Arsenal and Chelsea are very much in the mix. What kind of job does Ruud van Nistelrooy have on his hands at Leicester? And catch Ruben Amorim after Man Utd’s 4-0 win vs Everton.01:10 Browny’s padel prowess 03:30 Are Man City out of the title race? 05:45 Arne Slot on Liverpool going NINE clear 14:50 Pep Guardiola defends his record 18:25 Are any players letting Pep down? 21:50 Noel Gallagher sees the future 23:45 Arsenal and Chelsea in the mix 28:00 A Holland-themed ‘half-time teaser’ 30:05 Ruud awakening for new Leicester boss 32:55 Everton lose 4-0 at Manchester UnitedBBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this week: Tue 3 Dec, 19:30 – Ipswich v Crystal Palace – 5 Live Tue 3 Dec, 20:15 – Leicester v West Ham – 5 Sports Extra Wed 4 Dec, 19:30 – Newcastle v Liverpool – 5 Sports Extra Wed 4 Dec, 19:30 – Man City v Nottingham Forest – BBC Sport website Wed 4 Dec, 19:30 – Southampton v Chelsea – BBC Sport website Wed 4 Dec, 19:30 – Everton v Wolves – BBC Sport website Wed 4 Dec, 20:15 – Arsenal v Man Utd – 5 Live Wed 4 Dec, 20:15 – Aston Villa v Brentford – BBC Sport website Thu 5 Dec, 19:30 – Fulham v Brighton – 5 Sports Extra Thu 5 Dec, 20:15 – Bournemouth v Tottenham – 5 Live

In a special interview, new Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim speaks to Mark Chapman about his appointment.Amorim explains why he already feels a connection with the club’s fans, and why his new role won’t change him as a person. He also talks about his time in Portugal, including how being released as a player by Benfica impacted him. TIMECODES 02:30 Making a connection with Man Utd fans 04:00 Being an emotional character 11:00 On seeing a psychologist as he came to the end of his playing career and prepared to become a coach 14:00 Getting inspiration from Jorge Jesus and Leonardo Jardim 18:00 The driving force behind each managerial move he’s made 21:00 On how moving to the club will change his life