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Liverpool go nine points clear after their 2-0 win vs Man City. Hear from Arne Slot and Pep Guardiola as Michael Brown and Nigel Reo-Coker have their say. Arsenal and Chelsea are very much in the mix. What kind of job does Ruud van Nistelrooy have on his hands at Leicester? And catch Ruben Amorim after Man Utd’s 4-0 win vs Everton. 01:10 Browny’s padel prowess 03:30 Are Man City out of the title race? 05:45 Arne Slot on Liverpool going NINE clear 14:50 Pep Guardiola defends his record 18:25 Are any players letting Pep down? 21:50 Noel Gallagher sees the future 23:45 Arsenal and Chelsea in the mix 28:00 A Holland-themed ‘half-time teaser’ 30:05 Ruud awakening for new Leicester boss 32:55 Everton lose 4-0 at Manchester United BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this week: Tue 3 Dec, 19:30 – Ipswich v Crystal Palace – 5 Live Tue 3 Dec, 20:15 – Leicester v West Ham – 5 Sports Extra Wed 4 Dec, 19:30 – Newcastle v Liverpool – 5 Sports Extra Wed 4 Dec, 19:30 – Man City v Nottingham Forest – BBC Sport website Wed 4 Dec, 19:30 – Southampton v Chelsea – BBC Sport website Wed 4 Dec, 19:30 – Everton v Wolves – BBC Sport website Wed 4 Dec, 20:15 – Arsenal v Man Utd – 5 Live Wed 4 Dec, 20:15 – Aston Villa v Brentford – BBC Sport website Thu 5 Dec, 19:30 – Fulham v Brighton – 5 Sports Extra Thu 5 Dec, 20:15 – Bournemouth v Tottenham – 5 Live
In a special interview, new Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim speaks to Mark Chapman about his appointment. Amorim explains why he already feels a connection with the club’s fans, and why his new role won’t change him as a person. He also talks about his time in Portugal, including how being released as a player by Benfica impacted him. TIMECODES 02:30 Making a connection with Man Utd fans 04:00 Being an emotional character 11:00 On seeing a psychologist as he came to the end of his playing career and prepared to become a coach 14:00 Getting inspiration from Jorge Jesus and Leonardo Jardim 18:00 The driving force behind each managerial move he’s made 21:00 On how moving to the club will change his life
Alistair Bruce-Ball, John Murray and Ian Dennis tell the stories behind the 5 Live commentaries, from getting lost in Portugal to navigating the new Champions League table. What’s it like preparing for a big game like Liverpool vs Man City? And who will take round two in Clash of the Commentators? Plus catch the latest entries into The Great Dictionary of Football Commentary. 01:00 John’s tip troubles 03:00 Ian’s Portugal problems 08:05 Liverpool-Real Madrid reflections 14:05 Getting used to the UCL table 17:30 ‘New series’ of Liverpool-Man City 23:30 Training the commentators 28:30 Clash of the Commentators 33:55 Working at Selhurst Park 38:15 The Great Dictionary of Football Commentary BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend: 15:00 Sat 30 Nov: Crystal Palace v Newcastle – Premier League 17:30 Sat 30 Nov: West Ham v Arsenal – Premier League 13:30 Sun 1 Dec: Man Utd v Everton – Premier League 13:30 Sun 1 Dec: Chelsea v Aston Villa – Premier League – 5 Sports Extra 13:30 Sun 1 Dec: Tottenham v Fulham – Premier League – BBC Sport website 16:00 Sun 1 Dec: Liverpool v Man City – Premier League
Why the new Champions League has been far from easy for PSG and Real Madrid. John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague and Julien Laurens as they unpick the big stories after another week of drama in the Champions League. How deep are the issues at PSG and Real Madrid – and is there any chance they will fail to qualify? Plus, Robert Lewandowski has joined elite company after reaching 100 goals in the Champions League and Diego Simeone has reached a staggering 700 games in charge of Atletico Madrid.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff and Yeovil Town forward Frank Nouble react to the news that Frank Lampard is Mark Robins’ replacement as Coventry manager. Mike White from BBC Radio Humberside drops in to react to Hull City sacking Tim Walter, just a day after speaking to owner Acun Ilicali, who said his job would not be under threat. Plus, Russ Wilcox, manager of Gainsborough Trinity – the lowest ranked team in the FA Cup second round – joins the pod, and the panel chat about a 10/10 run for Wycombe. Time Codes: 03:15 – Frank Lampard to Coventry 14:35 – Mike White on Hull City 26:20 – Wycombe 36:10 – Russ Wilcox of Gainsborough Trinity
Eilidh Barbour is joined by John Murray, Chris Sutton and Gary Cahill with reaction to the nights Champions League action. Liverpool finally ended their Real Madrid curse as they maintained their flawless Champions League record beating the Spanish side two nil at Anfield. Plus hear from head coach Arne Slot on his brilliant start with the club. Elsewhere Aston Villa drew with Juventus nil nil and The Athletic’s Jacob Tanswell joins the team to chat last minute drama at Villa Park which saw a Morgan Rogers' goal ruled out. Elsewhere Celtic pulled a goal back against Club Brugge finishing one all after a disastrous own goal from Cameron Carter-Vickers. Plus Chris and Gary give their thoughts on Ruud van Nistelrooy becoming the new Leicester boss. Timecodes: 00:20 Intro 01:00 Liverpool v Real Madrid reaction 05:35 Arne Slot 08:35 Goalkeeper competition 16:50 Aston Villa with Jacob Tanswell 20:50 Celtic 23:00 Ruud van Nistelrooy to Leicester BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: 20:00 Thu 28 Nov: Tottenham v Roma – UEFA Europa League 15:00 Sat 30 Nov: Crystal Palace v Newcastle – Premier League 17:30 Sat 30 Nov: West Ham v Arsenal – Premier League 13:30 Sun 1 Dec: Man Utd v Everton – Premier League 13:30 Sun 1 Dec: Chelsea v Aston Villa – Premier League – 5 Sports Extra 13:30 Sun 1 Dec: Tottenham v Fulham – Premier League – BBC Sport website 16:00 Sun 1 Dec: Liverpool v Man City – Premier League
Kelly Cates is with Leon Osman, Andros Townsend, Conor McNamara and senior reporter Ian Dennis. Also hear from Pep Guardiola after Manchester City blow a 3-0 lead to draw with Feyenoord at the Etihad. Catch up with Mikel Arteta as Arsenal thrash Sporting. Arne Slot has his say on Mo Salah’s future, and Jude Bellingham reveals his ‘smile is back’ ahead of Liverpool v Real Madrid. 00:35 Man City surrender 3-0 lead 11:00 Pep Guardiola: ‘So difficult to swallow right now’ 12:15 Arsenal thrash Sporting in Lisbon 15:20 Arsenal keep Gyökeres quiet 17:30 Mikel Arteta: ‘It’s a statement win’ 18:30 PSG in big trouble & a Lewandowski landmark 21:45 Arne Slot on Mo Salah’s future 27:50 Jude Bellingham’s ‘smile is back’ BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: 20:00 Wed 27 Nov: Liverpool v Real Madrid – UEFA Champions League 20:00 Wed 27 Nov: Celtic v Club Brugge – UEFA Champions League – 5 Sports Extra 20:00 Thu 28 Nov: Tottenham v Roma – UEFA Europa League 15:00 Sat 30 Nov: Crystal Palace v Newcastle – Premier League 17:30 Sat 30 Nov: West Ham v Arsenal – Premier League 13:30 Sun 1 Dec: Man Utd v Everton – Premier League 13:30 Sun 1 Dec: Chelsea v Aston Villa – Premier League – 5 Sports Extra 13:30 Sun 1 Dec: Tottenham v Fulham – Premier League – BBC Sport website 16:00 Sun 1 Dec: Liverpool v Man City – Premier League
Jen Beattie, Ellen White and Ben Haines talk international break as England take on the USA and Jen heads into the Scotland camp! Jen is in Edinburgh and catches up with her former teammates Sam Kerr and Nic Docherty as Scotland prepare to face Finland in the Euros play-off finals. Nic and Sam give an insight into where we find this Scottish side who will be looking to book their place in Switzerland next summer. Jen also chats to manager Pedro Martinez Losa who shares details of how important it is to bring through the next generation of Scotland players. Ben is at St Georges Park talking all things USA with Gotham FC defender Jess Carter and how she is feeling coming up against the Olympic champions. Timecodes: 00:20 Intro 03:00 England v USA 06:40 Jess Carter 17:50 Jen in Scotland! 16:30 Pedro 26:46 Sam Kerr & Nic Docherty 35:00 Barbra Banda voted BBC Women’s Footballer of the year BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Tue 26 Nov: Sporting v Arsenal – UEFA Champions League Wed 27 Nov: Liverpool v Real Madrid – UEFA Champions League Wed 27 Nov: Celtic v Club Brugge – UEFA Champions League – 5 Sports Extra Thu 28 Nov: Tottenham v Roma – UEFA Europa League
Should Mo Salah’s Liverpool contract be sorted soon, could there be panic at Manchester City after a fifth loss in a row – and were Leicester right to get rid of Steve Cooper after just 12 Premier League games? Those are the big questions that Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Michael Brown try to answer on the Monday Night Club. Liverpool fans are suggesting that the club should offer Salah more money with a new contract – the guys debate this, with Chris suggesting that he looks in great shape and they should keep him! Attention then turns to Manchester City after the loss against Spurs – which is now the longest losing streak of Pep Guardiola's managerial career, and City’s worst since 2006. And they are joined on the pod by former Leicester winger Matt Piper and the BBCs Senior Football News Reporter Nick Mashiter – as they try to find out who could replace Steve Cooper at Leicester, after he was sacked on Sunday. Not only that – Ruben Amorim is up for discussion after his first match in charge of Manchester United. And we find out that Chris is not the only famous Sutton in his household…
Liverpool go eight points clear and Leicester sack Steve Cooper. Darren Fletcher is joined by Glenn Murray and Don Hutchison. Also hear from Pep Guardiola after Manchester City lose 4-0 to Tottenham. And catch up with Ruben Amorim after his first game in charge as Manchester United draw 1-1 at Ipswich. 02:05 Man City now eight points behind in title race 08:00 Pep Guardiola INTERVIEW: ‘We are fragile’ 12:50 Mo Salah saves Liverpool again 16:45 Arsenal look like Arsenal with Odegaard 19:30 Thinking caps on for the half-time teaser 21:50 Steve Cooper sacked 27:30 Who’s in the running to replace Steve Cooper? 29:50 Ruben Amorim INTERVIEW: ‘My players were thinking too much’ 35:35 Successive wins for Wolves BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Tue 26 Nov: Sporting v Arsenal – UEFA Champions League Wed 27 Nov: Liverpool v Real Madrid – UEFA Champions League Wed 27 Nov: Celtic v Club Brugge – UEFA Champions League – 5 Sports Extra Thu 28 Nov: Tottenham v Roma – UEFA Europa League
In this special episode of the Football Daily, Dion Dublin travels to Nottingham for an exclusive chat with Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White on life on and off the pitch. Morgan shares his love for Forest and explains how he handles the pressure of being a talisman at the club. He also tells Dion about how having a family has changed his perspective on life. They also discuss Morgan’s early debut in football and his success in the England youth setup. He tells Dion about his pride of receiving a first senior call up, and how he dreams of more success in an England shirt.
John Murray and Ian Dennis join Alistair Bruce-Ball to lift the lid on life as 5 Live commentators. From Ian’s floppy disk of research to pre-interview smalltalk with Steven Gerrard, they reveal stories you don’t normally get to hear. And as it’s an Ali Bruce-Ball podcast, of course there’s some fun and games as well. 02:00 No rest for the commentator! 06:05 Ian’s floppy disk 09:05 Encounters with new Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim 13:50 ‘Kevin Dalglish’ 15:20 Pre-interview smalltalk 18:10 The ‘Wheel of Spiel’ 24:30 Difficulties of commentating on Man City 29:30 Ian Holloway’s spooky interview 31:30 ‘Clash of the commentators’ quiz 36:10 What’s it like commentating at 3pm on Saturday? 39:30 The Great Dictionary of Football Commentary BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend: Arsenal v Nottingham Forest – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 23 November Man City v Tottenham – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 23 November Southampton v Liverpool – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 24 November Ipswich v Man Utd – Premier League – 16:30 – Sunday 24 November
As the Premier League returns, can Arne Slot’s Liverpool maintain their superb form so far? Will Pep Guardiola’s new contract lift Manchester City? And how will Ruben Amorim fare in his first Manchester United match as head coach? Rick Edwards is joined by the Daily Telegraph’s Luke Edwards’ and former Man City and Liverpool goalkeeper David James to examine the return of the Premier League. They also look at the bottom of the table, asking who will kick on and move away from safety. 02:50 Arne Slot, Liverpool and a key six matches. 10:00 Is Guardiola’s new contract a chance for Man City to reset? 19:55 Ruben Amorim begins his Man Utd career 29:45 The Premier League’s bottom six
Steve Crossman is joined by Archie Rhind-Tutt, Mina Rzouki and Julien Laurens. San Marino earn promotion into Nations League C, while France and Germany end the year with wins. Harry Kane has a rival in the Golden Boot race in Germany in the form of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush, and Borussia Dortmund continue to falter in the league. Hear from former West Ham manager Slaven Bilic on his fellow Croat – and former Dortmund boss - Edin Terzic, as well as the rise of Luka Modric. And the panel discuss Lyon’s financial problems, and Claudio Ranieri’s return to Roma. Timecodes: 00:35 San Marino earn promotion 05:35 Germany thump Bosnia and Herzegovina 09:10 Time for Didier Deschamps to go? 15:30 Italy under Luciano Spalletti 18:25 Omar Marmoush starring in the Bundesliga 21:25 Slaven Bilic on Modric, West Ham and Edin Terzic 33:25 Edin Terzic and Borussia Dortmund 35:40 Lyon’s financial troubles 38:10 Claudio Ranieri back at Roma 5 Live commentaries this week Thursday - UWCL, Arsenal v Juventus - 2000 KO Saturday - Premier League, Arsenal v Nottingham Forest - 1500 KO Saturday - Premier League, Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur - 1730 KO Sunday - Premier League, Southampton v Liverpool - 1400 KO Sunday - Premier League, Ipswich v Manchester United - 1630 KO
How and why has Pep Guardiola decided to extend his contract at Manchester City? Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Michael Brown, Sam Lee and Emily Brobyn. Did Guardiola’s affection for the city of Manchester play a part in his decision, and can his decision to stay for at least another season get City’s campaign back on track? The panel discuss how the news could galvanise the dressing room, and the next steps for Guardiola and the City hierarchy. Timecodes: 01:05 Reaction to the news 04:15 How Manchester City persuaded Guardiola to stay 08:05 Guardiola’s affection for the city of Manchester 12:00 Mood amongst City fans 15:25 Did the 115 charges affect Guardiola’s decision-making? 17:35 Implications for the title race 19:30 Next steps for City 5 Live commentaries this week Thursday - UWCL, Arsenal v Juventus - 2000 KO Saturday - Premier League, Arsenal v Nottingham Forest - 1500 KO Saturday - Premier League, Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur - 1730 KO Sunday - Premier League, Southampton v Liverpool - 1400 KO Sunday - Premier League, Ipswich v Manchester United - 1630 KO
Why did Gareth Ainsworth join Shrewsbury? Is Frank Lampard a good fit for Coventry? Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff and former Derby captain Curtis Davies look at the week’s biggest stories in the EFL. New Shrewsbury manager Gareth Ainsworth joins the pod to talk about his reasons for taking the job, and his aims and ambitions. Curtis reflects on whether his former manager Frank Lampard is a good fit for the Coventry job – what sort of style can we expect? What sort of a manager is he? Plus – why have there been so few goals in the Championship this season? The guys discuss whether its down to better defending or whether we’re seeing the end of the traditional number 9. And with a pivotal match at the bottom of League 2 – will it be Swindon or Morecambe who end the weekend happier? 01:30 – Gareth Ainsworth on Shrewsbury 14:00 – Frank Lampard to Coventry? 23:20 – Why have there been so few goals in the Championship? 29:15 – Bottom of League 2 36:15 – Fantasy EFL 37:25 – EFL Week of Action 40:00 – 72PLUS 72MINUS
Jen Beattie, Ellen White and Ben Haines react to the England squad announcement ahead of friendlies against USA and Switzerland. Hear from Lioness boss Sarina Wiegman on her selections, injury issues including Lauren Hemp and on the excitement around facing Emma Hayes at Wembley. In the WSL Ellen and Jen chat Chelsea’s dominance with a record unbeaten run and what didn’t work out for Manchester City on the day. Plus the team discuss how VAR could be used in the WSL at the main stadiums following a controversial penalty being awarded to Everton against Liverpool. Also Ben, Ellen and Jen congratulate Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr on their pregnancy announcement and join Chelsea in condemning the abuse aimed at Kerr and Mewis on social media. Timecodes: 00:20 Intro 02:30 England team announcement 04:40 Sarina Wiegman 08:50 Ellen on external pressure 16:30 Chelsea’s run continues! 19:46 Where did it go wrong for City? 21:45 VAR in WSL? 28:10 Kristie Mewis & Sam Kerr pregnancy news 34:00 How does Jen’s hair stay up playing? BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wales v Iceland – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Tuesday 19 November Arsenal v Juventus – UEFA Women’s Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 21 November Arsenal v Nottingham Forest – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 23 November Man City v Tottenham – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 23 November Southampton v Liverpool – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 24 November Ipswich v Man Utd – Premier League – 16:30 – Sunday 24 November
Alistair Bruce-Ball is with Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Andros Townsend. They look at what shape England are in as Carsley passes on the reins to Thomas Tuchel. Chris says there’s only one nailed-on starter, and it’s not Harry Kane! How much of a Rúben Amorim team will we see as Man Utd go to Ipswich on Sunday? And why is American ownership on the rise in the EFL? Hear from a football investment expert, and former Wycombe owner Rob Couhig. 00:35 Rory’s first day! 03:00 Kane’s pass & first goals 06:25 What shape are England in post-Carsley? 11:20 Should Tuchel start Kane? 20:30 Will Man Utd got full Amorim straight away? 30:45 American ownership on the rise in the EFL 41:50 Former Wycombe owner Rob Couhig tells his story BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wales v Iceland – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Tuesday 19 November Arsenal v Juventus – UEFA Women’s Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 21 November Arsenal v Nottingham Forest – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 23 November Man City v Tottenham – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 23 November Southampton v Liverpool – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 24 November Ipswich v Man Utd – Premier League – 16:30 – Sunday 24 November
Hear from Lee Carsley, Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Anthony Gordon after England thrashed Ireland to return to the top tier of the UEFA Nations League. Steve Crossman is joined by Matt Upson, Clinton Morrison and senior football reporter Ian Dennis. Correspondent John Murray speaks to the big names in the tunnel at Wembley. 00:40 What does England’s win mean? 02:00 Scales red card tips the balance 06:30 Carsley goes out with a bang 10:35 Taylor Harwood-Bellis INTERVIEW 13:35 Anthony Gordon INTERVIEW 17:15 FA CEO statement on Lee Carsley 18:00 Lewis Hall impresses at left-back 22:35 Handing over to Thomas Tuchel 25:50 What next for Lee Carsley? 29:45 Lee Carsley INTERVIEW BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wales v Iceland – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Tuesday 19 November Arsenal v Juventus – UEFA Women’s Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 21 November Arsenal v Nottingham Forest – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 23 November Man City v Tottenham – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 23 November Southampton v Liverpool – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 24 November Ipswich v Man Utd – Premier League – 16:30 – Sunday 24 November
Hear from Harry Kane and Lee Carsley ahead of England vs Republic of Ireland at Wembley. Also catch the thoughts of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson as correspondent John Murray and senior football reporter Ian Dennis preview the match. They also get the Irish perspective from Off The Ball presenter Nathan Murphy. 03:55 Harry Kane INTERVIEW 16:40 Lee Carsley INTERVIEW 21:45 Heimir Hallgrímsson’s thoughts BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Aston Villa v Crystal Palace – Women’s Super League – 14:00 – Sunday 17 November – 5 Sports Extra England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 November Wales v Iceland – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Tuesday 19 November Arsenal v Juventus – UEFA Women’s Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 21 November
The former Tottenham and France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris talks to Steve Crossman about life in his new home of Los Angeles, the highs and lows of his time at Tottenham, and the first time he saw Kylian Mbappe play for France. Lloris also talks about the impact moving from White Hart Lane may have had on Tottenham's trophy ambitions and how Pete Sampras influenced his sporting career. TIMECODES 00:50 Life in Los Angeles 04:10 His love of tennis and Pete Sampras 12:50 His Tottenham career 27:30 France, Mbappe and winning the World Cup 37:50 What next for Hugo Lloris BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Tottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League:13:45 – Saturday 16 November Chelsea v Man City – Women’s Super League: 17:30 – Saturday 16 November (5 Sports Extra) Aston Villa v Crystal Palace – Women’s Super League: 14:00 – Sunday 17 November (5 Sports Extra) England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League: 17:00 – Sunday 17 November
Hear from Lee Carsley, Conor Gallagher and Jordan Pickford as England beat Greece in the UEFA Nations League. Mark Chapman is joined by Leon Osman, Izzy Christiansen and correspondent John Murray. Also catch a preview of Friday’s 5 Live commentary – Scotland vs Croatia. 01:00 Carsley gives out more debuts 05:10 ‘We need bravery from Tuchel’ 08:55 Ugly scenes outside 10:25 Bellingham: ‘The lads who showed up were amazing’ 15:25 Conor Gallagher INTERVIEW 17:55 What does the win mean for Carsley? 19:50 Jordan Pickford INTERVIEW 22:35 Lee Carsley INTERVIEW 27:15 Scotland v Croatia preview BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Scotland v Croatia – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Friday 15 November Tottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 16 November Chelsea v Man City – Women’s Super League - 17:30 – Saturday 16 November – 5 Sports Extra Aston Villa v Crystal Palace – Women’s Super League – 14:00 – Sunday 17 November – 5 Sports Extra England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 November
BBC Radio 5 Live Football Correspondent John Murray is joined by former England and Everton midfielder Leon Osman and BBC Sport's Senior Football News Reporter Alex Howell. They discuss England's upcoming Nations League games against Greece and the Republic of Ireland, hearing from interim boss Lee Carsley, Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon and Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones. The panel respond to comments by England captain Harry Kane, who has expressed his unhappiness at the number of withdrawals from the latest squad. Timecodes: Harry Kane's comments Lee Carsley Anthony Gordon Curtis Jones BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Greece v England – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 14 November Scotland v Croatia – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Friday 15 November Tottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 16 November England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 November Wales v Iceland - UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Tuesday 19 November
Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Kristof Terreur ahead of the international break. They discuss why France captain Kylian Mbappe was left out of the latest squad despite being fit and playing for Real Madrid. The podcast also covers the mounting problems for Belgium boss Domenico Tedesco, before the first part of a special interview with former Croatia manager Slaven Bilic. There is also time to reflect on how footballers and managers have helped following catastrophic floods in Spain. Timecodes: 03:07 - Kylian Mbappe 13:00 - Slaven Bilic 29:20 - Domenico Tedesco 32:50 - Floods in Spain BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Greece v England – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 14 November Scotland v Croatia – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Friday 15 November Tottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 16 November England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 November Wales v Iceland - UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Tuesday 19 November
Jen Beattie and Ben Haines are joined by Women's football writer for The Guardian Tom Garry to take a look at the bottom of the WSL table. The team discuss who is looking the most vulnerable and where the relegation battle could be decided. Crystal Palace and Wales defender Lily Woodham joins the pod and talks how she has found coming from Seattle Reign to Palace and how the newly promoted team is coping in the top flight. Plus Jen and Tom give their thoughts on the game of the weekend, Chelsea against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge. Timecodes: 00:20 Intro 01:00 Jen on the play-offs 02:40 Bottom of WSL table 05:30 West Ham first win 12:46 Lily Woodham & Palace 26:45 Chelsea v Manchester City 33:10 North London derby BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Greece v England – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 14 November Scotland v Croatia – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Friday 15 November Tottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 16 November England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 November
Middlesbrough full back and former Huddersfield captain Tommy Smith joins Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff. In a special international break episode of 72+, Aaron and Jobi chat to Middlesbrough full back Tommy Smith about his career. He chats about coming through the Manchester City academy before a move to Huddersfield which eventually saw him lead the club to the Premier League as captain. They discuss the highs of play-off final celebrations and competing in the English top flight, and the lows of relegation back to the Championship. He also looks back on his time at Stoke and his experiences playing under Nathan Jones and Michael O'Neill. Time Codes: 02:10 – Injury 04:20 – Youth career 07:50 – Joining Huddersfield 20:00 – Premier League with Huddersfield 27:45 – Stoke 34:30 – Middlesbrough BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Greece v England – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 14 November Scotland v Croatia – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Friday 15 November Tottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 16 November England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 November Plus, Tommy talks about the circumstances which led to joining Chris Wilder at Middlesbrough and subsequent experience of playing under Michael Carrick, as well as his recovery from long-term injury.
Liverpool go five points clear at the top of the Premier League – are they title-bound? Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Conor Coady. Referee David Coote gets suspended after a video spreads on social media, but is the post to be believed? Four defeats in a row for Man City – are they in crisis? Do they need to spend big in January? And could uncertainty over Pep Guardiola’s future be affecting the players? And now every team has at least one win, the panel discuss the battle for survival, with an honourable mention for a Wolves midfielder. 03:20 Liverpool hit a landmark – title-bound? 07:00 Is Arne Slot’s calm influence helping? 13:15 ‘Who goes to Holland on holiday?’ 15:50 Supercomputer makes Liverpool title favourites 18:25 Referee David Coote suspended 21:30 Are Man City in crisis? 27:00 Do Man City need to spend in January? 30:00 Could Pep’s uncertain future be affecting the squad? 36:30 Can anyone call who will be relegated? 45:20 Wolves’ Mario Lemina going under the radar? BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Greece v England – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 14 November Scotland v Croatia – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Friday 15 November Tottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 16 November Turkey v Wales – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Saturday 16 November – 5 Sports Extra Aston Villa v Crystal Palace – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Sunday 17 November – 5 Sports Extra England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 November
Liverpool go five points clear at the top ahead of Man City. Hear from Arne Slot after the win over Aston Villa, and catch Pep Guardiola following defeat at Brighton. Get the thoughts of Ange Postecoglou as he takes the blame for defeat to Ipswich Town - Kieran McKenna is delighted. Also what about Arsenal’s draw at Chelsea, van Nistelrooy signing off in style and Wolves getting their first win? 02:35 Man City drop more points in title race 07:15 Pep Guardiola: ‘I’m there for the challenge’ 14:35 Glenn Murray on Brighton & Baleba 16:40 Arne Slot as Liverpool go five points clear 23:25 Nigel on Aston Villa’s losing streak 24:40 Chelsea and Arsenal share draw 26:40 Kieran McKenna on Ipswich’s first win 30:25 Tottenham back to old habits 33:00 van Nistelrooy signs off in style 35:50 Wolves get first win BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Greece v England – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 14 November Scotland v Croatia – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Friday 15 November Tottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 16 November England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 November
Morgan Rogers joins Liam MacDevitt to talk about his career so far and aspirations for the future. He recalls the decision to join Aston Villa from Middlesbrough and opens up about life & playing in the Midlands. They discuss that feeling when he first heard the Champions League anthem, and what it’s like to play under Unai Emery. Plus, with so many of his international teammates from youth level gaining senior call-ups for England, he shares his aspirations of a call-up from new manager Thomas Tuchel.
Michael Brown, Fara Williams and Kevin Nolan join Darren Fletcher to look ahead to the weekend’s Premier League fixtures. They discuss the recent run of results for last season’s top 2, Arsenal and Manchester City, and whether this is the weekend that both can turn their fortunes around. They look at what that means for the title race, and whether Liverpool can take advantage as they face Aston Villa on Saturday. Plus, it’s a big weekend for the bottom of the table - can Wolves shake off their tough start against second-bottom Southampton? Time Codes: 01:48 – Manchester City 13:10 – Arsenal 31:25 – Liverpool 36:25 – Wolves BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend: Saturday 9 November Premier League - Wolves v Southampton 1500 KO. Premier League - Brighton v Man City 1730 KO. Sunday 10 November Premier League - Manchester United v Leicester 1400 KO. Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Newcastle 1400 KO. Premier League - Spurs v Ipswich 1400 KO. Premier League - Chelsea v Arsenal 1630 KO.
