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A big week for Chelsea culminated in not only a Champions League position, but also European success in the UEFA Europa Conference League. After recent criticism, has Enzo Maresca delivered the best season at Stamford Bridge since Todd Boehly bought the club? Niall and Marley are on hand to discuss the latest in West London, as well as the Blues' pursuit of Ipswich striker Liam Delap in this summe...

Dust off the tuxedo, dry clean the ball gown. It's time to dish out the Football Social Daily awards for the season just gone! Niall and Marley nominate their manager and player of the season, as well as celebrate the best moments and signings from the past 10 months. There's also the one no one wants to win - flop of the season, which was keenly contested by a number of sub-par names. Join the la...

The season is over, the dust is settling and it’s a busy podcast as Niall and Marley digest it all. Chelsea won the champions league shootout at the City Ground, although Gary Neville wasn’t there to see it, as Levi Colwill’s goal proved the difference to send the Blues into Europe’s premier competition. Aston Villa missed out on a second consecutive appearance in the same competition though, as a...

Join us as we preview the final day of the 2024/25 Premier League season, with the 3 remaining Champions League spots up for grabs between Manchester City, Newcastle United, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest. With Chelsea and Forest facing each other, that game looks tantalising as both clubs clash to secure a Champions League berth - whilst the equation is simpler for Newcastle and Man C...

Wednesday night sees a massive game in Bilbao as Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur contest the Europa League final. There is plenty on the line for both sides, as Spurs chase a first trophy for 17 years, whilst Manchester United need the prize of Champions League football after their worst ever Premier League campaign. But Tottenham's domestic form has seen questions arise over the future of...

Manchester United are reportedly close to signing Wolves talisman Matheus Cunha this summer. Where and how does the Brazilian fit in to Ruben Amorim's plans ahead of a mammoth task at Old Trafford? United fan Joel finally rejoins us direct from Colombia to give his take on the news and his team's dismal Premier League season. Plus, we discuss whether the quality in the Premier League this season h...

For the first time in their 119-year existence, Crystal Palace can call themselves FA Cup winners after a 1-0 win over Manchester City at Wembley on Saturday. The Eagles were inspired by a heroic Dean Henderson performance after Eberechi Eze's goal gave them something to hang on to in the first half, and Man City couldn't break down the Palace door despite their efforts. Elsewhere, Goodison Park h...

Crystal Palace take on Manchester City on Saturday in arguably the biggest game in their history. In 119 years of existence, Palace haven't managed to win anything more than a second division title, and are up against Pep Guardiola's Citizens, who are hoping to salvage something from a poor season by their standards. Niall and Marley discuss whether this means more to Palace than it does to City,...

Sean Dyche has been in the media saying that he could have had a greater impact on the Manchester United squad than Ruben Amorim has in his time at the club. Does he have a point, or is it wishful thinking from the former Burnley and Everton boss? Elsewhere, Newcastle United have announced plans to change the club badge which has been in state for almost 40 years. Is it something that's a priority...

Evangelos Marinakis is still making headlines as Nottingham Forest released a statement on social media about the seriousness of Taiwo Awoniyi's injury suffered at the weekend. But does it provide a suitable reason for him storming the pitch after the 2-2 draw with Leicester? Elsewhere, Everton are allowing Goodison Park to keep hosting football. The club have confirmed their women's team is set t...

Angelos Marinakis made himself the centre of attention on an action packed weekend of Premier League action, storming onto the pitch at Nottingham Forest's City Ground after late drama saw Nuno Espirito Santo's side drop points against Leicester. Elsewhere, Southampton finally got past Derby County's miserable record of 11 points by drawing against Manchester City, but did the scenes from the club...

A large chunk of the Premier League now has either new or redeveloped stadiums, and Everton are soon to join that list. But will leaving a ground as iconic as Goodison Park mean they forego some of what makes the football club great? Will expectations be exaggerated upon moving to Bramley-Moore Dock? Keep up to date with us on our socials here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPodTikTok: https://www...

Arsenal are out of the Champions League at the semi-final stage, losing 3-1 on aggregate to PSG. Missed chances cost the Gunners again, with the lack of a recognised striker once again a topic of discussion. How different could this season have been for Mikel Arteta had they signed a proper number 9? On the other side of North London, Spurs travel to deepest darkest Norway and into the Arctic Circ...

Simone Inzaghi's Inter came through 210 minutes of enthralling football to eliminate Barcelona in a Champions League classic on Tuesday night and will play their second European final in three years in June. Davide Frattesi's extra time winner booked the Italians a date in the Munich showpiece, but who will join them? Arsenal travel to Paris to take on PSG in the other semi-final, a goal behind fr...

Trent Alexander-Arnold has confirmed he is to leave Liverpool this summer. But despite being an academy graduate who has won both the Champions League and the Premier League at Anfield, Liverpool fans are furious at his departure. With Real Madrid his likely destination, Trent is being called a 'Judas' and his decision to go has been met with distaste by supporters. But is that fair? Has TAA aband...

The year was 2006. Mourinho was dominating the Premier League with Chelsea, Arsenal reached the Champions League final, and Myles Lewis-Skelly wasn't even born yet! Can the Gunners repeat what they did 19 years ago and get past PSG in the semis? It'll be a tough ask, but can they do what they did against Real Madrid? How will they cope against Paris without a striker? We try and unpick one of the...

It was a busy weekend of football as Liverpool finally wrapped up the top flight title thanks to a crushing 5-1 win over Spurs at Anfield. Arne Slot's men are now tied with Manchester United on 20 top flight English titles as the rivalry continues. Elsewhere, Ipswich Town were relegated after defeat at Newcastle, but are they well set for a comeback next season? And finally, Crystal Palace shocked...

One of English football's most iconic occasions is almost here, but can Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace or Aston Villa make history on FA Cup semi-final weekend? Wembley plays host to our final four, of which 3 are looking to do something Man City are very familiar with, and that's make a major final. Can Palace win their first FA Cup ever? Can Forest complete a dream season? Can Emery bring Vil...

Another Arsenal draw means Liverpool just need a point against Spurs at the weekend to secure the Premier League title. That's 13 draws now for the Gunners this season, so have they mentally checked out of their league campaign to focus on their Champions League semi-final? Niall and Marley query whether Mikel Arteta has indeed placed full focus on PSG ahead of a massive 2 weeks for Arsenal. Keep...

FSD is back after the Easter break and there's a lot to discuss, with two new (or should that be old) names securing their top flight status for next season, as Burnley and Leeds secured promotion over the weekend. But with Leicester joining Southampton by dropping on Saturday, how do the Whites and the Clarets survive next season? Elsewhere, Manchester City recorded a huge last-gasp win over Asto...

Mikel Arteta recorded what was possibly his biggest win as Arsenal manager last night as the Gunners beat Real Madrid on their own patch to reach the Champions League semi-finals, where PSG await. Does this prove the Arsenal now have the mental fortitude to go and do something big? Elsewhere, Newcastle United's fine form continued as they battered Crystal Palace at home to go third in the Premier...

Aston Villa fans will be gutted they couldn't grab one more goal against PSG in their Champions League quarter-final second leg at Villa Park last night, as the Premier League side ended up crashing out of the competition on aggregate despite winning 3-2 on the night. But did manager Unai Emery get his substitutions and tactics wrong? We discuss how Villa came up short, as well as Arsenal's massiv...

Bet Swansea City fans never thought a Ballon d'Or winner would be buying a stake in their club, but it looks like Luka Modric has done just that. But why? What is going on with people like Ryan Reynolds and Tom Brady investing in English football these days? Niall and Marley discuss the latest, as well as touching on Aston Villa's massive 3-game week starting with tonight's Champions League quarte...

You may as well hand Liverpool the Premier League trophy now, as another victory for Arne Slot's side coupled with Arsenal dropping points at home to Brentford means the Reds could clinch the title as soon as next weekend. Niall and Marley discuss why the weekend felt more about Mo Salah than the result, more shocking defending from Tottenham, and Andre Onana's embarrassing week at Manchester Unit...

Declan Rice turned into a set-piece master to score two fantastic free kicks as Arsenal dispatched Real Madrid 3-0 at the Emirates to take a huge step towards the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday night. Mikel Merino also got on the scoresheet for the Gunners as Mikel Arteta looks to salvage something from a disappointing season. Elsewhere there was contrasting fortunes for Aston Villa, who...