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Welcome to Football Social Daily - where we dive deep into everything Premier League DAILY. Join us as we explore the thrilling stories that unfolded in recent days, featuring West Ham's sensational Conference League victory in Prague over Fiorentina, and the groundbreaking revelation of Lionel Messi's next move. We're also joined by Manchester City fan and Nigel Rothband from The Man City Show podcast, and football Writer and Presenter, Mina Rzouki who provided some background on Inter Milan's chances against the treble chasers. This is your all-access pass to the season's finale as we approach the biggest game in domestic football - The Champions League final. Keep up to date with us here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nedum Onuoha played 188 Premier League games, the majority for boyhood club Manchester City. But in 2012 Nedum joined QPR, and just a matter of months after wrenching himself away from the club he supports, he was playing against them in the most iconic game in Premier League history. Onuoha tells FSD his perspective of the day Sergio Aguero scored that goal, why Balotelli didn't fulfil his potential and what it is like to tussle with Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Part 1 is available here: https://chrt.fm/track/C7A9AC/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG7547679681.mp3?updated=1685626169 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday's FA Cup Final was one for the history books for plenty of reasons. Goals from City's Ilkay Gundogan saw off Manchester United at Wembley, moving the Blues one step closer to matching United in having won a trophy treble... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Pep overthink? Will United capitulate? Will there be drama? Will City take a step towards a treble? Will United maintain their status as the only side to have done it? So many questions ahead of a first ever Manchester Derby FA Cup Final as United take on City at Wembley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nedum Onuoha played 188 Premier League games, the majority for boyhood club Manchester City. In the first instalment of this two-part interview, Nedum tells FSD how he broke through in to the first team, how the club changed following the 2008 Abu Dhabi takeover and why he feels he needs to clear the air with former City boss Roberto Mancini. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The season is over, so naturally, the transfer rumours have begun. Harry Kane is being linked with a move to Man Utd, whilst England teammate Declan Rice could be swapping West Ham for Bayern Munich. Plus, is it too expensive to watch Premier League football on the box these days? Keep up to date with us here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everton stayed up on the final day of the season by beating Bournemouth. But is their luck running out? A Leicester side deemed 'too good to go down' are now in the Championship, whilst Leeds short return to the Premier League is over. Plus, Luton Town will be in the top flight next season - but will anyone be able to stop Manchester City's dominance in 23-24? Keep up to date with us here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the 38th and final Premier League game to play, Everton, Leicester and Leeds are all at risk of relegation. But who will go down? If Everton beat Bournemouth they relegate the other two. If the Toffees draw and Leicester win, it's the Foxes who survive. Leeds need to win and hope both the others lose. So many permutations on what will be a gripping final day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brighton secured European football next season by drawing 1-1 with Champions Manchester City, whilst Manchester United can qualify for the Champions League tonight if they get a point against Chelsea. Plus, Arne Slot has decided Spurs is not for him, whilst we select our Premier League Team of the Season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Managerless Tottenham need to make the right appointment this summer. Is Feyenoord's Arne Slot that man? There's also managerial controversy at Wolves as Julen Lopetegui's future at the club is allegedly in doubt, whilst Eddie Howe has reportedly been given £100m to spend on players this summer at Newcastle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Newcastle United confirmed their Champions League place last night after a remarkable Premier League season. But what has it been like following the Magpies as a supporter? Kris from the Gallowgate Shots podcast joins us to discuss an incredible year on Tyneside and why Eddie Howe just 'gets it'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yet again, Manchester City have won the Premier League. But where does this side rank in terms of the all time great teams? Nottingham Forest beating Arsenal handed City the title, in the process securing Forest's survival. But is it too late for Leicester to escape? They travel to Newcastle tonight desperate for a win - just a point for the Magpies meanwhile sees them return to the Champions League after 20 years away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier this season, FSD sat down with one of the most decorated African players of a generation, Cameroon legend Geremi. Not only did he win silverware with Real Madrid, but Geremi was part of a Chelsea side under Jose Mourinho which had one of the all-time great defences - and he told us exactly why that was. Keep up to date with us here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Man City can win yet another Premier League if they can beat Chelsea this weekend, or Arsenal lose to Forest. Plus we look ahead to two huge relegation clashes with West Ham v Leeds and Wolves v Everton on offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Man City are in the Champions League final after destroying Real Madrid. A generational performance perhaps from Pep's men? Plus, Ivan Toney has been banned for 8 months for breaking betting rules, whilst we ponder over the fact one of Luton or Coventry will be in the big time next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Srivaddhanaprabha. Keep up to date with us here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

In case you missed our recent interview with ex-England and Everton man Trevor Steven, here's a reminder of the time he told us what it was like to witness the iconic Diego Maradona score the game's most controversial goal (and another of it's most beautiful) at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico City. You can find the full episode here: https://megaphone.link/COMG8288673573 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dean Hammond was Brighton captain at 21, won back-to-back promotions at Saints and played in the Premier League with Leicester. But the midfielder wasn't sure if he would ever realise his ultimate dream of playing in the top flight. Hammond shares with FSD his path through the game, his struggles with sobriety post-retirement and almost having a top flight winners medal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Thornley was considered one of the most talented players of his generation - and that's coming from the likes of David Beckham, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and others. But a horror challenge changed his career and ended dreams of success at Manchester United. The winger spoke to FSD about his life in the game and his post-playing career as a TV commentator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier this season we caught up with Manchester United legend Wes Brown. In this clip, Wes discussed why he doesn't look back on the 2008 Champions League winning season with as much fondness as you might think, and why Cristiano Ronaldo was always heading straight to the top. You can find our full chat with Wes here: https://megaphone.link/COMG8281351429 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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 struggle with injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ex-Scotland winger Pat Nevin never really wanted to be a professional footballer. But hundreds of top flight appearances for Chelsea and Everton later, the man nicknamed 'weirdo' by teammates explains what it is about football that he loves so much and why he was in fact 'the normal one'. Pat spoke to us about his alternative pathway through the game and his autobiography, The Accidental Footballer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Arsenal at Anfield. Assistant referees elbowing, penalties missed, sensational saves - it had it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 visiting https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Graham Potter's Chelsea tenure came to an end at the weekend making him the 13th Premier League manager to be sacked this season. Nick Williams from That Chelsea Podcast joins us to discuss why Potter had to go and who may be next to take over at Stamford Bridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A crazy weekend in the Premier League culminated with the departures of Graham Potter at Chelsea and Brendan Rodgers at Leicester City after dismal defeats for both clubs, whilst Spurs begin life after Antonio Conte tonight against a desperate Everton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices