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Danny Simpson started his career at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson before going on to play for Newcastle and Leicester in the Premier League - and it was with the Foxes he was part of perhaps football's greatest achievement when Leicester won the 2016 Premier League title. Danny sat down with FSD to discuss that incredible season as well as the tragic passing of owner Vichai Srivaddhana...

Leicester's chances of Premier League survival took another blow last night after defeat to Liverpool. Is that it now for the Foxes in terms of staying in the top flight? Plus, we listen to some audio from the VAR room as Premier League referees' chief Howard Webb releases it into the public domain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weekend in the Premier League saw Southampton's relegation finally confirmed - could Leicester join them? They need points pronto and have a huge game tonight against Liverpool. At the top of the table, Arsenal's loss to Brighton means Man City will win the league - so have the Gunners bottled it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another huge weekend in the Premier League relegation battle beckons as Southampton know anything but victory at Fulham ends their top-flight stay, Leeds have Big Sam's old side Newcastle in town chasing the top 4, whilst Everton look to try and repeat the performance that saw them thrash Brighton - only this time they face league leaders Man City! Message us here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSD...

Manchester City drew 1-1 with Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final first leg. Will they be content with that heading in the the game at the Etihad? Plus we take a look at the latest transfer news including the future of Hugo Lloris, and the lads are put through their paces in a special Eurovision/Premier League mashup quiz... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

If you had looked at the Premier League relegation zone at Christmas, you'd have seen Wolverhampton Wanderers stone dead bottom. But new manager Julen Lopetegui has executed what he calls his 'best achievement' in keeping the Old Gold up. Sam Cook from the Wolves 77 Club podcast joins us to discuss the impact the Spaniard has had at Molineux this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

The Premier League spoiled us again this weekend with some remarkable action, particularly at the bottom. Everton were sensational against Brighton in a 1-5 win to lift them out of trouble, whilst Leicester conceded 5 at Fulham to see them slip further in to trouble. Nottingham Forest meanwhile saw off Southampton to move out of the bottom 3, all but relegating Saints in the process! Learn more ab...

Sir Alex Ferguson was recently inducted in to the Premier League Hall of Fame, and for good reason. Thought by many to be the greatest manager in history, former Manchester United player Brian McClair revealed to FSD exactly what made the man so special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It promises to be another exciting weekend of Premier League action as we take a look at the 3 biggest games this weekend. Big Sam Allardyce kicks off his Leeds tenure at Manchester City, Arsenal travel to fortress St James' Park looking to keep title dreams alive and Manchester United will try and do something they haven't done often - win away! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

Erling Haaland notched strike number 35 for Manchester City last night, setting a new Premier League record in the process. Just what could he go on to achieve? Plus, we dissect Sam Allardyce's eye-opening first press conference as Leeds boss, whilst also taking a look at who has been added to the Hall of Fame's class of 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea's season went from bad to worse last night as they lost to Arsenal. Has it ever been this bad at Stamford Bridge? Meanwhile the Gunners return to the top of the Premier League table as Man City look to regain top spot when they play West Ham tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Allardyce has been given 4 games to save Leeds United after the Whites sacked Javi Gracia. Can Big Sam keep Leeds in the Premier League? Plus, after a 2-2 draw last night, will Leicester or Everton live to regret not winning after missing key chances? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look ahead to three of the weekend's Premier League fixtures in quick time, with Arsenal fans hoping Fulham can do them a favour in the title race against Manchester City, Forest fans hoping a midweek win can spark a survival surge and Liverpool fans hoping for an unlikely top 4 spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester City may have clinched the Premier League title with victory over Arsenal last night, whilst Chelsea lost again and Spurs look to avenge a hammering at the weekend when they face Manchester United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leeds United spent 16 years away from the Premier League, and, after just a couple of years back in the top flight, could crash out of it again at the end of the season. Just how concerned are Leeds fans about the drop? Rocco from the Leeds United podcast Leeds, That! joins us to discuss exactly what the feeling is around Elland Road right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

Another exhilarating weekend of English football concluded with Newcastle United decimating a sorry Tottenham 6-1 at St James' Park. Where do Spurs go from here? Both Manchester clubs know where they are headed - back to Wembley for a first ever City v United cup final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More massive games in the Premier League this weekend, and we have picked out 3 for special attention. Leicester host Wolves knowing a win is critical to keep their survival hopes alive, Bournemouth and West Ham could each take a giant stride towards safety with victory whilst Newcastle could make the race for Champions League football easier by beating Tottenham. Learn more about your ad choices....

Manchester City are once again through to the Champions League semi-finals, where they face the mighty Real Madrid. Plus, can Liverpool sneak top 4? They smashed struggling Leeds on Monday, whilst Joel and Marley are put through their paces in this week's quiz... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea fan Keith Lawrence from The Blue Day Podcast joined us to discuss the situation at Stamford Bridge and how the fans are feeling about the Blues' disarray. From Lampard to Nagelsmann, Boehly to Koulibaly, just why are Chelsea in such dire straits right now? The Blue Day is part of the Sport Social Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are Arsenal choking in the Premier League title race? After letting another 2 goal lead slip this weekend, more questions are being thrown the Gunners' way. We also discuss the relegation battle as it continues to stay tight as well as Chelsea continuing to be in disarray after another defeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Friday's on FSD sees us pick 3 Premier League games across the weekend for special attention. One of those is a mean-looking Manchester City playing host to a bereft Leicester side in Dean Smith's first game in charge of the Foxes. Arsenal meanwhile travel to East London to face West Ham knowing dropped points could cost them the title, whilst Man United's top 4 chase is getting dicier as they str...

A dominant Manchester City performance in the Champions League gets us wondering if they are sneakily in the frame for the treble, Chelsea feel they are still in their tie against Real Madrid despite being 2 goals behind, and the race to buy Manchester United enters what's been called a 'farcical' third round of bidding. Plus, Marley tees off on Nottingham Forest... Learn more about your ad choice...

Leicester City have appointed ex-Aston Villa man Dean Smith as their head coach until the end of the season. After relegation last season with Norwich, does Smith have what it takes to keep the Foxes in the Premier League? Burnley will definitely be in the top flight next season after winning promotion this weekend. Plus, we reflect on one of the modern Premier League classics as Liverpool took on...

The managerial madness in the Premier League continues as this week has seen the return of Frank Lampard to Chelsea, Graham Potter rejects Leicester's advances after Brendan Rodgers' dismissal, David Moyes appears to have lost the West Ham fans whilst Nottingham Forest supporters are fully behind their boss Steve Cooper. Chaos! Don't forget you can vote for FSD in the 2023 Sports Podcast Awards by...

We caught up with no-nonsense former Premier League centre back Roger Johnson, who described how Arsenal's attitude made his Birmingham side more determined to win in the 2011 League Cup final, why he feels the nickname of the 'relegator' is harsh and how a cowardly off-the-ball injury almost killed him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices