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Chelsea got the job done in their Champions League quarter-final - can Liverpool and Manchester City follow suit to make it 3 Premier League teams in the last 4 of the competition? Plus, we discuss reports suggesting Liverpool are unconvinced Mo Salah should receive top wages. (Part 2, 34:21) We answer your questions, including crazy press conference quotes and Mikel Arteta's Arsenal future beyond...

Two Premier League games last night - Brighton drew 0-0 with Everton and West Brom gave their unlikely survival hopes a huge boost with a convincing win over Southampton. They surely couldn't pull off another great escape? (Part 2, 19:09) Leicester City players James Maddison, Ayoze Perez and Hamza Choudhury all broke the Foxes' coronavirus protocols last week, leading to some harsh words and acti...

Arsenal beat Sheffield United 0-3 in the Premier League last night, playing some lovely football. IS that the 'process' Mikel Arteta has been discussing? (Part 2, 16:21) VAR has been at the forefront of this weekend's top flight headlines. Have we reached a point where serious discussions about its future need to be had? (Part 3, 38:31) We preview Brighton v Everton and West Brom v Southampton, th...

Feargal Brennan, Jay Motty and Pete Hall look back at the weekend's Premier League action on Game Week 31.Manchester United shook off some VAR controversy to seal a vital 3-1 win at Tottenham, West Ham edged out Top Four rivals and Chelsea and Liverpool boosted their own Champions League qualification hopes with wins over Crystal Palace and Aston Villa. Down the bottom, Newcastle opened up a six p...

Niall McCaughan is joined by Manchester City presenter Natalie Pike and Northern Football Reporter for the Daily Mail Jack Gaughan to run the rule over the weekend's Premier League fixtures, where the focus is firmly on the top 4. West Ham and Leicester square off, as do Spurs and Manchester United, with Chelsea taking a trip to Palace. Plus, Burnley welcome Newcastle in a huge clash at the bottom...

Manchester United and Arsenal were in Europa League action last night. Man Utd are in control in their tie, but there is still work to be done for Arsenal. (Part 2, 20:56) Fulham have a massive Premier League game tonight against Wolves, which we sense is a must win for top flight survival. (Part 3, 32:42) We discuss the latest transfer gossip including a potential return to England for Romelu Luk...

Chelsea picked up a 0-2 'away' win in the Champions League quarter-final first leg last night. They're in control, but is the tie already over? (Part 2, 12:25) Former Premier League winger Matt Jarvis joins us to discuss his time at West Ham, Norwich, Wolves and now 5th tier Woking - as well as his experience playing for England. (Part 3, 27:12) Arsenal and Man Utd have Europa League knockout ties...

Borussia Dortmund lost out to a late Phil Foden goal in the Champions League last night as Manchester City take a 2-1 advantage in to the second leg of the Quarter Final. Liverpool meanwhile have an uphill battle as they lost 3-1 at Real Madrid. (Part 2, 21:29) Chelsea suffered a shock Premier League loss to West Brom at the weekend. Can they beat Porto in the Champions League? (Part 3, 31:01) We...

Everton had James Rodriguez back against Crystal Palace but his goal was only enough for a 1-1 draw. Would Everton be closer to 4th if they had him fit more often? Plus, Jesse Lingard was the main man again with West Ham's 3-2 win over Wolves putting them in the top 4. Can they cling on in the absence of Declan Rice? (Part 2, 27:46) Champions League Quarter Finals are on the agenda tonight for Liv...

Feargal Brennan, Sam Lee and Ant McGinley look back at a massive weekend of Premier League action over the Easter weekend. Liverpool and Manchester United boost their cases for a Top Four finish with wins over Arsenal and Brighton, as European rivals Tottenham drew with Newcastle and Leicester City lost to champions elect Manchester City. Thomas Tuchel's unbeaten start as Chelsea boss is over foll...

Niall McCaughan is joined by The Masterclass Podcast's Rob Blanchette and MEN's Senior Football Writer Ty Marshall to run the rule over the weekend's upcoming Premier League fixtures. With Leicester hunting for the top 4 and Manchester City with some important cup games coming up, can the Foxes do the double over Pep Guardiola's side? Plus we discuss the relegation picture involving Fulham, Bright...

England did the job over Poland in their FIFA World Cup Qualifier at Wembley last night. But did the win leave more questions than answers about Southgate's managerial style and the Three Lions set up in general? (Part 2, 28:25) We discuss the huge £272m spent by Premier League clubs on agent fees last season as well as rumours linking Sean Dyche with Crystal Palace. Learn more about your ad choic...

With England taking on Poland at Wembley in a World Cup qualifier tonight, we speak to Polish Sports Journalist Tomasz Włodarczyk about what the Three Lions will be up against. With Lewandowski injured, who will step up for Poland? (Part 2, 15:39) Does Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips deserve his place in the England squad? We discuss why he works so well in his role at Elland Road. (Part 3, 26:09)...

Sergio Aguero has revealed this will be his final season at Manchester City. He'll be given a statue, but after 10 amazing seasons at the Etihad and some unforgettable goals, just how much of a great is he on the Blue side of Manchester? We speak to Man City fans Nat Pike and Ant McGinley to discuss the striker's legacy. (Part 2, 21:49) Has Gareth Southgate committed football snobbery? Sky Sports...

Dortmund's Erling Haaland is hot property at the moment. He's been linked with both Manchester City and Manchester United - but also Chelsea. Is Stamford Bridge a potential destination? (Part 2, 22:00) Nottingham Forest legend and former Wales number 1 Mark Crossley joins us to discuss his career, modern-day goalkeeping and playing under the iconic Brian Clough. (Part 3, 40:18) After Gareth Bale's...

Feargal Brennan is joined by Jonathan Smith and Ant McGinley to review England's 2-0 World Cup qualifier win over Albania with Gareth Southgate's bloated squad options continuing to grow. The team also look at some breaking Premier League news with Erling Haaland and Romelu Lukaku linked to Manchester City as Serio Aguero looks set to leave the club this summer. Plus Harry Kane is rumoured to be w...

Feargal Brennan, Sam Lee and Adam Keyworth are on duty to preview England's trip to Albania and delve into some of the biggest football stories doing the rounds. Our own Jim Salveson chats to football finance expert Kieran Maguire about the latest news surrounding FFP and UEFA plans for it with Sam and Adam picking the ultimate Manchester City XI under Pep Guardiola. Learn more about your ad choic...

Feargal Brennan, Marley Anderson and Steve McNorton look back at England 2022 World Cup qualification curtain raiser as the Three Lions roared to a 5-0 win over San Marino. The team also look at some of the selection dilemmas facing Gareth Southgate ahead of this summer's European Championships plus Prince Abdullah's revealing interview on the reasons behind Chris Wilder's exit from Sheffield Unit...

Feargal Brennan is joined by John-Paul Hughes and Callum Tyler to preview this week's 2022 World Cup qualifiers as the road to Qatar gets underway. England face minnows San Marino and Scotland face a battle at home to Austria with both sides set for their last competitive test before this summer's European Championships. The guys also look at the latest news of UEFA's plans to scrap FFP and the pr...

Gareth Bale has claimed he'll be returning to Real Madrid after his loan spell at Spurs and his aim at Tottenham was to get match fit for Wales' Euro 2020 campaign. Are Spurs fans right to be annoyed? (Part 2, 17:55) CIES Football Observatory have released their latest data, with Marcus Rashford rated as commanding the highest transfer fee. Declan Rice is also in the Premier League's top 10. (Part...

Sky Sports claim that Southampton's Danny Ings is in the frame to replace Sergio Aguero at Manchester City. Should City be looking at the likes of Haaland instead, despite increased cost? Is this the latest sign that Aguero is leaving in the summer? What does it mean for Gabriel Jesus? (Part 2, 19:53) Harry Kane scored his 160th Premier League goal at the weekend. Can he catch Alan Shearer's recor...

Tottenham beat Aston Villa in the Premier League last night with a 2-0 victory at Villa Park. Mourinho found a way to lift Spurs of the floor - but it was Harry Kane on the floor during the game. Was Mike Dean right to give a penalty to the England captain? (Part 2, 28:41) We choose our heroes and villains from the weekend, with Steve Bruce once again a nominee... Learn more about your ad choices....

Feargal Brennan is joined by Rob Blanchette and Jay Motty to review the weekend's FA Cup and Premier League action. Leicester City are through to their first FA Cup semi since 1982 after beating Manchester United with Manchester City, Chelsea and Southampton joining them in the last four. Arsenal somehow picked up a 3-3 draw at West Ham and Brighton thrashed Newcastle 3-0 in their Premier League r...

Niall McCaughan is joined by Football Journalist Pete Hall and Broadcaster Michelle Owen to run the rule over the handful of Premier League fixtures this weekend, where Newcastle and Brighton square off in a huge relegation clash. Michelle also shares her experiences of what it's like being a woman in a male dominated industry in light of recent events, and the Champions League draw for Premier Le...

Today's does of Premier League News and Views has a very continental feel as Football Social Daily looks at the Europa League exploits of Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham. Both The Red Devils and the Gunners saw their way through to the next round of the competition thanks to wins over AC Milan and Olympiakos but for Spurs it wasn't so easy. Jose Mourinho saw his side throw away a two goal...