The Daily Football Briefing

The transfer window… softly shuts. David Ornstein runs through the key deadline day deals Man United survive a late scare from Wolves. Laurie Whitwell was at Molineux to watch Marcus Rashford return to the starting XI and Kobbie Mainoo steal the headlines.Weekend previews including Amy Lawrence on why Arsenal v Liverpool is so integral to the Gunners' season and James Horncastle on the bitterest derby in Italy.Podcasts to listen to: Talk of the Devils, The Athletic Football Podcast, The Totally Football ShowHost and Producer: Abi PatersonExecutive Producer: Ben Green

Liverpool run riot at Anfield and maintain their five point lead at the top of the Premier League. James Pearce watched young Conor Bradley make history in a good way and Darwin Nunez in a less than ideal manner. Read about the match here.Spurs into the top four after a feisty win over Brentford. There were darts celebrations all over the place and Charlie Eccleshare was across it all. Get the match analysis here.Rashford returns for United. Erik ten Hag has declared the Rashford situation as "case closed" and Dan Sheldon is on hand to explain why this one is different to Sancho's. The full story is here.Host: Tim SpiersProducers: Mike Zimmermann and Abi PatersonSubscription offer

The Premier League returns. James McNicholas saw Arsenal move back into second in the table with a win over Forest. While George Caulkin was on hand for Newcastle's second away win of the season, at Villa Park. Read about Arsenal here and Newcastle hereAs Liverpool welcome Chelsea to Anfield. Liam Twomey previews what is sure to be an emotive match.The Transfer window nears it’s climax. David Ornstein has his one to watch. You can join The Insiders group here and read David's story about Michael Edwards hereHost: Adam LeventhalProducers: Abi Paterson and Mike ZimmermannExec Prod: Ben Green

As deadline day on the January transfer window looms, David Ornstein has the top five stories you need to know. Join The Insiders WhatsApp group here.The AFCON hosts trump the holders. Shock as previously unbeaten Senegal lose in penalty shootout to Ivory Coast. Jay Harris watched it happen.Mikel Arteta is going nowhere. James McNicholas reacts to the good news for Arsenal fans and previews the Gunners' game against Nottingham Forest.Host: Adam LeventhalProducer: Mike Zimmermann and Abi PatersonExecutive Producer: Ben Green

Who are the contenders to replace Klopp at Liverpool? James Pearce lists the qualities Liverpool will be wanting in a new manager.Why is Xavi leaving Barcelona? Laia Cervello on the Barca legend leaving after the season.Why was Rashford left out of United’s squad? Dan Sheldon has the details.Host: Tim SpiersProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Ben Green

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is stepping down at the end of the season after 8.5 successful years. The podcast discusses Klopp's impact on the team, their future plans, challenges of finding a replacement, and making important decisions.

Spurs look to spoil silverware for City. The FA Cup fourth round is underway and Jack Pitt Brooke previews the big match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Chelsea strengthen up top. Charlotte Harpur has the details on two very exciting stories that are sure to relieve Chelsea women fans.Plus we have the key fixtures this weekend.Host: Mike ZimmermannProducer: Abi PatersonExec Prod: Iain Macintosh

Liverpool face Chelsea at Wembley again. James Pearce watched the Reds get through to the League Cup final.Barcelona crash out of the Copa del Rey. Laia Cervello reacts to yet another defeat for Xavi's men.AFCON hosts Ivory Coast through to knockout stages but sack their manager mid tournament. Jay Harris has the details.Host: Adam LeventhalProducer: Mike Zimmermann and Abi PatersonExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

The January window hots up in the Premier League with three internationals potentially on the move. David Ornstein has the latest rumours and transfers.Plus, Sam Lee on why Kalvin Phillips didn’t work out at City.Chelsea are on their way to a cup final. Liam Twomey was at Stamford Bridge for the semifinal.But will Liverpool follow? James Pearce on how Liverpool’s squad are ready for Fulham.Host: Tim SpiersProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

Is Benzema set to follow Henderson out of Saudi Arabia? Guillermo Rai has the details on the transfer window's most surprising story of the day.Confusion over Mo Salah’s injury. Simon Hughes is at the Africa Cup of Nations and has the latest on the Liverpool forward's status.Chelsea prepare for their biggest game of the season. Liam Twomey previews the Blues semi final second leg against Championship side Middlesbrough.Host: Tim SpiersProducer: Mike Zimmermann and Abi PatersonExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh