Darren Fletcher chats with former midfield stars Nigel Reo-Coker, Faara Williams, and Michael Brown about Manchester United's struggles under Eric ten Hag. They debate Bruno Fernandes' captaincy, questioning if he's too unpredictable for the role. The conversation shifts to Cole Palmer's rise at Chelsea, speculating whether he might soon outgrow the club. The trio also discusses the implications of a recent European ruling on player contracts that could shake up football dynamics and lower league stability. It's a lively discussion packed with insights!

Guillem Balague, a renowned football journalist, joins forces with Julien Laurens, a French football expert, and Mina Rzouki, an Italian football analyst. They dive into Aston Villa's thrilling victory over Bayern Munich and Lille's triumph against Real Madrid, uncovering key game strategies. The team reflects on Antoine Griezmann's surprising retirement from international play and the legacy of the legendary Andres Iniesta. Controversy brews around Luis Enrique's choices at PSG, while Wojciech Szczesny makes a swift return to the pitch.

In this special episode of the Football Daily, former England goalkeeper Joe Hart travels to Liverpool to meet Alisson Becker for an exclusive deep dive into life as a goalkeeper - both on and off the pitch. They discuss their love of the sport and the constant challenges of how to improve in the game. Alisson lets us in on his motivations and the inspiration that he has received from his faith and family, and opens up about the passing of his father.Alisson also speaks about how he has adapted into becoming one of the leaders in this current squad alongside Virgil van Dijk, Mo Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alexis Mac Allister. He also praises the work that has been done so far by the new head coach Arne Slot and what has changed for them since Jurgen Klopp left the club.

Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Kristof Terreur. The panel discuss France, Real Madrid and Manchester United great Raphaël Varane who announced his retirement from football this week. Plus, will players across Europe go on strike? Also, a look ahead to the big game in Germany this weekend: Bayern Munich versus Bayer Leverkusen.BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend: Arsenal v Leicester – Premier League -15:00 – Saturday 28th September Wolves v Liverpool – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 28th September Ipswich v Aston Villa – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 29th September Manchester United v Tottenham – Premier League - 16:30 – Sunday 29th September01:05 Luis Enrique’s thoughts on press conferences 02:15 What’s the worst question that panel has asked in a presser? 05:15 Players to strike? 17:30 The legacy of Raphaël Varane 26:50 Kompany’s fine start at Bayern

Manchester City 2-2 Arsenal: The Fallout. Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Andros Townsend. The panel discuss a classic Premier League encounter between England’s top two teams. Did Arsenal go too far with their ‘housery’? Or is it just part of the game? What did the panel make of Erling Haaland throwing the ball at Gabriel’s head? Is City versus Arsenal now a legendary rivalry? Plus, BBC Radio Merseyside’s Giulia Bould joins the show, she has more on the news that Everton are getting ever closer to having new owners with The Friedkin Group in advanced talks.01:30 Knighthood for Sutton? 03:35 Big talking points from City v Arsenal 05:55 Mastering the ‘dark arts’ 11:40 Goalkeeper possession trial 15:00 Did it feel like a defeat for Arsenal? 19:45 Pep’s game management 20:45 Arsenal possession stats 24:40 Odegaard’s absence 25:40 The City/Arsenal rivalry 30:40 Haaland v Gabriel 34:55 Rodri injury latest 37:40 What next for Trent Alexander-Arnold? 43:50 Real Madrid his destination? 46:50 Everton takeover finally imminent?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wycombe v Aston Villa – EFL Cup – 20:00 – Tuesday 24th September Liverpool v West Ham – EFL Cup – 20:00 – Wednesday 25th September Arsenal v Leicester – Premier League -15:00 – Saturday 28th September Wolves v Liverpool – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 28th September Ipswich v Aston Villa – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 29th September Manchester United v Tottenham – Premier League - 16:30 – Sunday 29th September

Darren Fletcher is joined by the former West Ham and Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker and the former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson to reflect on Manchester City's 2-2 draw against Arsenal, including hearing from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, City captain Kyle Walker and City manager Pep Guardiola.The panel also discuss Brighton's eventful draw against Nottingham Forest, which consisted of four goals and three red cards.Topics: 02:32 - Initial thoughts on Man City v Arsenal 05:59 - Mikel Arteta interview 08:03 - Leandro Trossard red card 09:23 - Arsenal's game-management 14:32 - Kyle Walker interview 18:14 - Were City right to feel aggrieved about Arsenal equaliser? 20:22 - Pep Guardiola interview 23:57 - Rodri injury 25:14 - Haaland 100 City goals 26:36 - Impact of late goal on the title race 29:40 - Rui Pedro Silva and Andrew Crofts interviews on the three red cards at Brighton v Forest 31:00 - Morgan Gibbs-White red card 35:08 - Is David Raya currently the best goalkeeper in the Premier League?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wimbledon v Newcastle - Carabao Cup - 19:45 - Tuesday 24th September Liverpool v West Ham - Carabao Cup - 20:00 - Wednesday 25th September Arsenal v Leicester City - Premier League - 15:00 - Saturday 28th September Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool - Premier League - 17:30 - Saturday 28th September Ipswich Town v Aston Villa - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 29th September Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur - 16:30 - Sunday 29th SeptemberBBC Sounds / 5 Sports Extra commentaries this week: Wycombe Wanderers v Aston Villa - Carabao Cup - 20:30 - Tuesday 24th September

David Beckham, Rory Delap, and Gianfranco Zola. Fans are always on the edge of their seat before a set piece, yet there have only been a select few who've mastered the art of the dead ball. Who is the Premier League's greatest ever set piece specialist? Gary Lineker is joined by Micah Richards and Alan Shearer for another episode to rank the ten best players who took free kicks, corners, penalties... and throw-ins![This episode was originally released on 04/04/2022. Find the full Match of the Day: Top 10 boxsets only on BBC Sounds – just search ‘Match of the Day’ via www.bbc.co.uk/sounds]

Aaron Paul is joined by Nigel Reo-Coker, Clinton Morrison and Paul Robinson. The panel look ahead to the biggest game of the season so far – Manchester City versus Arsenal which takes place at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Plus, what next for Everton? BBC Radio Merseyside’s Giulia Bould joins the show – she’s been speaking to the club’s director of football Kevin Thelwell. You can listen to that interview on the podcast.01:10 Is this must-win or must-not-lose for Arsenal? 05:25 Paul Robinson arrives 07:05 Cesc Fàbregas’ thoughts 09:30 The Arsenal defence 15:40 How good is Haaland? 18:20 Mikel Arteta interview 21:30 Big problems at Everton 22:55 Kevin Thelwell interview 27:40 Is the situation at Goodison coming to a head?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend: Liverpool v Bournemouth – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 21st September Crystal Palace v Manchester United – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 21st September Brighton v Nottingham Forest - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 22nd September Man City v Arsenal - Premier League - 16:30 - Sunday 22nd September

Eilidh Barbour is joined by James Horncastle, John Murray and Chris Sutton. The panel reflect on an uninspiring draw between Manchester City and Inter Milan and a brilliant win for Celtic. It's the Scottish champions' biggest ever victory in the Champions League as they see off Slovan Bratislava, scoring five goals in the process. We also hear about Connie McLaughlin's close encounter with a pigeon at Celtic Park! Plus, there's a look ahead to Arsenal's game at Atalanta on Thursday night.00:30 Nothing to get excited about at the Etihad 01:30 Not a usual City performance 02:40 Flat atmosphere? 03:50 Inter disappointed they didn’t win? 06:40 Both teams dare not lose? 13:00 Foden and Gundogan couldn’t inspire City 13:45 What a night for Celtic 16:00 Brendan Rodgers reaction 17:20 The pigeon incident! 20:45 Atalanta v Arsenal previewBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Atalanta v Arsenal – Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 19th September Liverpool v Bournemouth – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 21st September Crystal Palace v Manchester United – 17:30 – Saturday 21st September

Kelly Cates is joined by Stephen Warnock, Mina Rzouki and Ian Dennis. The panel reflect on great wins for Aston Villa and Liverpool as they both do the business away from home on opening night of the new-look Champions League. We hear from Arne Slot and Unai Emery. Plus, England captain Harry Kane scored four goals as Bayern Munich achieved a historic 9-2 win over Dinamo Zagreb.00:30 A great night for Liverpool in Milan 02:55 Arne Slot reaction 04:00 Where did it go wrong for Milan? 10:15 Kane on fire in Munich 14:30 Villa win in Switzerland 14:50 Unai Emery reaction 16:00 Alistair Bruce-Ball and Pat Nevin have their sayBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Manchester City v Inter Milan – Champions League – 20:00 – Wednesday 18th September Atalanta v Arsenal – Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 19th September