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Man Utd came from 2-0 down to beat Roma 3-2 in Champions League. Does the win ease the pressure on Michael Carrick or merely delay the inevitable? Meanwhile, football is mourning the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, after he suffered head and chest injuries in a heavy collision with goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Spanish second division match against FC Andorra on Monday. How is the imp...

West Ham have sacked head coach Nuno Espirito Santo after the club won just six out of 13 Championship games this season. Are fans relieved at the club's decision or has it come too soon with the team just six points off top spot? Meanwhile, James McClean joined the show to give an insight in to how his upbringing shaped his decision not to wear a poppy on the football field, and the backlash...

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has said he will tell Alexander Isak to go down if he is fouled in future after his team was denied a "clear penalty" against Arsenal. Are we at the stage where players need to dive to benefit from the game? Meanwhile, Jamie Carragher has apologised to Aston Villa for using “clumsy and wrong” language when discussing the club, after they had threatened legal...

Jack Grealish was dropped for the 3-1 Carabao Cup win over Newcastle after breaching discipline rules, with the former England star at a crossroads with the Everton targeting a first trophy in 32 years. Is special dispensation needed when it comes to the case of Jack Grealish? Meanwhile, Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says Bruno Fernandes is "fully committed" to the club an...

Hailed as Chelsea’s next great entertainer six months ago, Estêvão is facing an uncertain future under Xabi Alonso, who faced backlash from supporters at Anfield after leaving the Brazilian on the bench. How has he become the forgotten man? Meanwhile, former Villa, Birmingham and Portland Timbers defender Liam Ridgewell is on the lookout for a managerial role and joined his former teammate Gabby A...

Arsenal suffered a shock Carabao Cup exit at the home of Fleetwood Town, as the League Two side recorded one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history. Will it now galvanise the Arsenal squad, and how much learning can Max Dowman take from the game after his dismissal? Meanwhile, Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes have met face to face to clear th...

Adrian Durham & Neil Foggin are joined in the studio by journalist and author Richard Fitzpatrick to discuss his book HH: Helenio Herrera – Football’s Original Master of the Dark Arts. The book explores the extraordinary life of one of football’s most influential and polarising managers. A charismatic innovator and serial winner, Herrera could also be manipulative, ruthless and cruel. Richard...

Harry Kane has become the first English player to win the Ballon d'Or since Michael Owen in 2001 after being crowned the world's best player at a ceremony in London. Has the personal accolade cemented his legacy? Meanwhile, with a newspaper investigation revealing some Premier League clubs are charging up to £2,000 a week for summer soccer schools, are lower-class football fans being furth...

Michael Carrick's future as Manchester United manager is in serious doubt after yesterday's 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth. At time of recording he is still in situ, but for how much longer? Meanwhile, are we seeing signs of Chelsea's discipline problems creeping back in after Cole Palmer's sending off in their defeat to Spurs? Plus, Arsenal were given the chance to position themselves...

Manchester United and Michael Carrick can't avoid the spotlight at the moment with growing sentiment that a change may be imminent. Are the club right to not be disciplining Bruno Fernandes for throwing his manager under the bus in midweek? Meanwhile, we hear exclusively from AFC Bournemouth owner Bill Foley after his club beat AC Milan to continue their perfect Europa League start. What are h...

Michael Carrick’s future as Manchester United manager is in the balance after a humiliating 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como last night. Captain Bruno Fernandes seemingly turned on Carrick post-match. Does the manager have the respect to win back the dressing room? Meanwhile, did snooker have more of a responsibility to save Mark Allen from more mental struggles after his candid TV interview we...

A video has surfaced online of Sir Alex Ferguson being abused by a supporter as he left Elland Road at the weekend following Man Utd's draw with Leeds. Do some fans need a reality check when football tribalism goes too far? Meanwhile, what could have been if Mikel Arteta had said yes to the Newcastle job in 2019, and is the Spaniard right to flat-bat questions over Bukayo Saka's integrity...

Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has accused the Old Trafford hierarchy of broken promises at the club, in a revealing interview since his sacking. Did he actually say anything fundamentally wrong? Meanwhile, reports suggest Man City could be looking at a spell in the Championship as part of their potential punishment for breaching financial rules. Football finance expert Stefan Borson m...

It started with Manchester City supporters booing the Premier League anthem and ended with Phil Foden taking an inflatable banana into his TV interview after helping see off Ipswich to pull six points clear at the top of the table. Should the City fans be more critical of their club? Meanwhile, Arsenal found a way to another win at Nottingham Forest yesterday afternoon, but is the label of the &qu...

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has now issued an apology for his outburst after Tuesday's Champions League loss at Atletico Madrid. After a divisive week, should Michael Carrick drop him this weekend or feed him to the lions? Meanwhile, former England manager Gareth Southgate says he does not see himself returning to club management in the top flight. Is it more through lack of o...

Manchester City were brought down to earth by a masterclass from Champions League holders Paris St-Germain. Are the European champions an overwhelming prospect for any of our domestic sides? Meanwhile, Dale Vince joined the show live to give an update on his war with Peterborough owner Darragh MacAnthony after the alleged illegal poaching of Robbie Savage. Plus, boxing promoter Frank Warren talks...

Lisandro Martínez has hit out at the Manchester United hierarchy, blaming the lack of investment as their dismal start to the season continued. He may have the support of some fans but will he have the support of the dressing room? Meanwhile, Millwall manager Alex Neil criticised the decision to pause last night's game against Swansea due to alleged racist chanting. Were his post-match comment...

Outspoken Man City critic Jamie Carragher's past claims might have come back to bite him as he admitted he would cheat in order to win rather than lose. How much does tribalism take precedence in our minds when discussing City's wrongdoings? Meanwhile, Coventry City stunned Newcastle United as they won their first Premier League game at home in 25 years. Their owner, Doug King, joined the...

Manchester City's first game since being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations ended in victory as they outclassed Liverpool at Anfield. But does every victory of theirs feel hollow and taint the competition? Meanwhile, Michael Carrick may be feeling the pressure with the club condemned to their worst start to a season for 40 years. Plus, could Arsene Wenger rival Gian...

Sam Matterface was and alongside Alex Crook and Scott Minto today where they kicked things off today chatting about the news that dominated the international break that Manchester City have been found guilty on virtually all of their 115 charges. They also reacted live to Enzo Maresca’s first press conference since the news broke, as he reiterated his trust in the club. They then discussed Everton...

Tonda Eckert is free to continue as Southampton manager after being given a suspended ban for his role in the Spygate scandal. Does individual integrity require individual consequences or has he, and the club, suffered enough? Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola is set to show his face at the Etihad next week. Is this true solidarity or a carefully constructed PR stunt? Plus, we talk boxing with Ade Oladipo...

Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence over his Portugal walkout in a lengthy statement in which he says he is not retiring from the national team. Broadcaster Piers Morgan attempts to defend the near-2000 word tantrum. Meanwhile, we're all set for an explosive match at Anfield as Man City play again for the first time since their guilty verdict was handed down. Plus, Spanish football journa...

Harry Kane is set to pick up his 125th cap for England tonight putting him in the conversation with the country's greatest of all-time. Will his legacy be tainted without a trophy or does his record speak for itself? Meanwhile, Simon outlines why he wants to see a change of the Premier League's financial rules, and takes time to (once again) get stuck into Antonio Conte's reign at Spur...

England put seven past Croatia in Rijeka in a sensational Nations League win but not everyone escaped unscathed. Alex Scott has withdrawn from the squad after picking up an injury, with Thomas Tuchel adamant there was no suggestion of injury before the midfielder played on Saturday. Does the player need to take more responsibility for his welfare? Meanwhile, Arsenal have reportedly shelved plans t...

Today we explore the question — do you have to cheat to enter the elite? We're also joined by former Spurs, Blackburn, Aston Villa and Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Friedel, who talks about Man City from a player's perspective and discusses his upcoming venture into becoming a director at Shrewsbury Town. He weighs in on the England goalkeeping debate: Will Jordan Pickford or James Trafford st...