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Latest episodes

Dec 12, 2023 • 14min
Win or bust for Man Utd against Bayern
It’s win or bust for Manchester United against Bayern Munich. Carl Anka tells us what the English team need to remain in Europe.Arsenal ready the kids for PSV. Jordan Campbell tells us why an Arsenal record may be broken tonight.Plus we reflect on Barcelona’s La Liga woes. After losing 4-2 at home to surprise league leaders Girona, Pol Ballus runs the rule over what's going wrong for the Catalan giants. Host: Tim SpiersProducer: Mike Zimmermann and Abi PatersonExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

Dec 11, 2023 • 15min
Man United suffer worst defeat in post-Ferguson era
More woe for Manchester United. Mark Critchley reflects on the 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth.Do Chelsea really need to spend more money? Liam Twomey on Pochettino trying to find solutions.How on earth did Bayern Munich lose 5-1? Raphael Honigstein talks about Bayern’s issues that led to such a big loss.And a significant WSL title result. Jessy Parker Humphreys reacts to Arsenal’s huge win against Chelsea.Host: Tim SpiersProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

Dec 8, 2023 • 16min
Everton run rampant over Newcastle at Goodison
10pt penalty - but Everton out of the bottom 3. Patrick Boyland was at Goodison Park for an emotional night.Newcastle left Goodison bruised. Chris Waugh talks about fatigues and injuries…It’s Spurs next, who lose after leading… again. Tim Spiers on Tottenham’s shaky form.And we preview Man City’s conquerors Aston Villa welcoming Arsenal. Art de Roche looks ahead to Unai Emery facing his old club.Host: Adam LeventhalProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

Dec 7, 2023 • 15min
City stunned by Villa. How serious is this wobble?
How serious is Manchester City's wobble? Sam Lee watched the title holders continue their winless streak at Villa Park.How did Aston Villa defy expectation to defeat the Champions? Jacob Tanswell brings the other side of the coin as the Villains won their 14th consecutive home game.Have Manchester United turned a corner… again? Laurie Whitwell looks back on how Erik ten Hag's big calls came off against Chelsea.Is that it for Steve Cooper at Forest? Nick Miller was at Craven Cottage to see what could well be Steve Cooper's last match in charge.Host: Michael BaileyProducer: Mike Zimmermann and Abi PatersonExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

Dec 6, 2023 • 14min
Rice rescues Arsenal
Declan Rice rescues Arsenal in a thrilling fightback against Luton. James McNicholas was at Kenilworth Road as the Gunners remained composed in the chaos.Manchester United get ready to face Chelsea amid questions over Eric ten Hag's management style. Laurie Whitwell was one of the journalists allowed at the pre match press conference as club-media relations sour.Team GB fail to qualify for the Olympics despite a 6-0 win for England. Charlotte Harpur watched the heartbreak in Hampden.Host: Tim SpiersProducer: Mike Zimmermann and Abi PatersonExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

Dec 5, 2023 • 14min
Manchester City charged by the FA
Could Newcastle really sign David de Gea? Is Wilder set for a wild Premier League return? David Ornstein has the latest.Will Manchester City players be charged by the FA? Oli Kay thinks only the club will be fined.And what’s at stake for the Lionesses as they reach Olympics crunch time? Charlotte Harpur is in Edinburgh for the match.Host: Michael BaileyProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

Dec 4, 2023 • 11min
Man City and Spurs draw 3-3 in a classic
Man City drop points again in a classic with Spurs. Sam Lee and Charlie Eccleshare react from the Etihad.Liverpool edge Fulham in a thriller. James Pearce was at Anfield for the late drama.Joao Felix downs his parent club with the winner for Barcelona. Dermot Corrigan believes this was crucial for Barca’s title hopes.And Inter win big in Naples. James Horncastle on the Nerazzurri's chase for their 20th Scudetto.Host: Tim SpiersProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

Dec 2, 2023 • 14min
Euro 2024 draw explained and analysed
Who got the toughest group? Dermot Corrigan and James Horncastle react to Spain and Italy landing in the “Group of Death”.Have England got another lucky draw? Tim Spiers thinks the Three Lions got a very favorable draw.Can hosts Germany get some early momentum? Raphael Honigstein previews the host’s draw and lead-up.Plus, Matt Slater was in Hamburg for the draw!Host: Michael BaileyProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

Dec 1, 2023 • 10min
Pep vs. Postecoglou: Spurs look to stifle Man City
Four Premier League sides advance in Europe - with Liverpool leading the way. James Pearce was at Anfield.We gear up for a big weekend in the Premier League - which includes Pep v Postecoglou. Tim Spiers previews the big matchup.And we preview some other big European games in Germany, Spain and Italy. Dermot Corrgian on Barcelona-Atletico Madrid, Seb Stafford-Bloor on Bayer Leverkusen-Borussia Dortmund, and James Horncastle on Napoli-Inter Milan.Host: Adam LeventhalProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

Nov 30, 2023 • 13min
Onana errors leave United on the brink
Onana errors leave United on the brink. Dan Sheldon was in Istanbul as United's draw with Galatasaray meant their Champions League fate is out of their hands.Arsenal through as they hit six against Lens. Jordan Campbell watched the Gunners click into gear.Have Real Madrid already lined up their next manager? Felipe Cardenas reacts to reports that Lionel Scaloni will step down as Argentina manager after Copa America.Presenter: Michael BaileyProducers: Abi Paterson and Mike ZimmermannExec Prod: Iain Macintosh