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Conor McNamara joins Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball to talk travel, football and language. Ian & Conor give their take on Salah after the drama unfolded with them at Elland Road. They look ahead to the Wear-Tyne derby, it's Ali vs Ian in Clash of the Commentators, there are yet more unintended pub names, and which commentary phrases will end up in our Great Glossary? Suggestions welcome on WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk00:35 Why we all love San Siro 04:10 The Bruges or Brugge debate returns 07:15 Salah story unfolds with Ian & Conor 09:20 Has Salah played his last game for Liverpool? 16:25 John Murray's message from Madrid 20:45 Wear-Tyne derby among Premier League commentaries 27:05 Unintended pub names 40:20 Clash of the Commentators 46:35 Great Glossary of Football Commentary5 Live / BBC Sounds Premier League commentaries: Sat 1500 Liverpool v Brighton, Sat 1500 Chelsea v Everton on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Burnley v Fulham, Sun 1400 Sunderland v Newcastle, Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Man City on Sports Extra, Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Tottenham on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1400 West Ham v Aston Villa on Sports Extra 3, Sun 1630 Brentford v Leeds.Glossary so far (in alphabetical order):DIVISION ONE Bosman, Couldn't sort their feet out, Cruyff Turn, Dead-ball specialist, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, The Maradona, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Perfect hat-trick, Points to the spot, Rabona, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Tiki-taka, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep. DIVISION TWO Ball stays hit, Business end, Came down with snow on it, Catching practice, Camped in the opposition half Cauldron atmosphere Coat is on a shoogly peg, Come back to haunt them, Corridor of uncertainty, Easy tap-in, Daisy-cutter, First cab off the rank, Good leave, Half-turn, Has that in his locker, High wide and not very handsome, Hospital pass, Howler, In their pocket, Johnny on the spot, Leading the line, Nutmeg, One for the cameras, One for the purists, Played us off the park, Purple patch, Put their laces through it, Rolls Royce, Root and branch review, Row Z, Screamer, Seats on the plane, Show across the bows, Slide-rule pass, Steal a march, Stramash, Taking one for the team, Telegraphed that pass, That's great… (football), Thunderous strike, Walk it in. UNSORTED 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Bag/box of tricks, Brace, Brandished, Bread and butter, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator's curse, Coupon buster, Cultured/Educated left foot, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Free hit, Goalkeepers' Union, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Keystone Cops defending, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Opposite number, Park the bus, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put it in the mixer, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Route One, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Shooting boots, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Taking one for the team, Team that likes to play football, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Towering header, Two good feet, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Usher/Shepherd the ball out of play, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, We've got a cup tie on our hands, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.
The Government has announced a £3 billion investment to create around 50,000 new specialised places for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The aim is to speed up support for families and improve provision in both mainstream schools and bespoke facilities. To discuss what that means in practice, Anita Rani is joined by the BBC's Education Correspondent Vanessa Clarke and Sharon Smith, co-director of Special Needs Jungle, a parent-led UK website and resource hub providing news, information, and advocacy for families with children with special educational needs.One of the unexpected stars of this year's Celebrity Race Across The World has been Anita's Dad, Bal, with many people commenting on their touching father/ daughter relationship. Since reaching the finish line, he's now discovered his wanderlust and Anita catches up with him on a Christmas cruise to look back at their time travelling together. The Government's long-delayed strategy to tackle violence against women and girls is set to be unveiled next week. According to the Movember Foundation, two-thirds of young men regularly engage with masculinity influencers online. A new campaign, Same Side, launched today by UN Women UK, is aiming to counter that with the help of some leading sports stars. One is the former Manchester City and QPR defender Nedum Onuoha. He joins Anita along with Tabitha Morton, Executive Director of UN Women UK.Have you already overindulged at a few parties? Could you imagine getting though the festive season without booze? Well Laura Antonia Jordan hasn't had a drink, or even a mildly tipsy Christmas, for 10 years now. A journalist, she's written about navigating the festive season completely sober after years of living by, as she calls it 'the doctrine of hedonism'. She tells Anita why the cultural pressure can be tough, but dry December does not have to be boring.Boudoir photography, stripping down into lingerie and posing for a photographer may sound like something from the world of supermodels and glossy magazines, but there are lots of women from all walks of life who are choosing to pay for professional intimate photos, as gifts for partners, or just to feel good about themselves. Joining Anita to discuss this increasingly popular world are boudoir photographer Laura Slater and Joley Gordon, who booked herself a session two years ago and has never looked back. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Andrea Kidd
Alex James and Simon Bajkowski reflect on City's impressive win over Real Madrid and look ahead to the trip to Crystal Palace as talk of challenging for the title ramps up. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
Manchester City earned a massive 2–1 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu thanks to goals from Nico O'Reilly and Erling Haaland. Natalie Pike is joined by Steph Houghton and Michael Brown for full-time reaction and expert breakdown of a huge Champions League night in Spain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Soccer Sharps betting show is back with more picks and predictions for the upcoming weekend in European football. Our co-hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan, break down the stats and share their expert analysis for all of the weekend's biggest matches. The Soccer Sharps get you ready to place your bets with confidence, before sharing their best bets. 00:00 Introduction and Previous Show's Betting Results 04:07 Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig 07:31 Liverpool vs Brighton 13:31 Sunderland vs Newcastle United 19:43 Crystal Palace vs Manchester City 27:28 West Ham United vs Aston Villa 33:15 Lens vs Nice 37:48 Celta Vigo vs Athletic Club Bilbao 40:40 Bologna vs Juventus 46:04 Official Plays Thank you for listening and watching! JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thesoccersharps VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing EMAIL US: azsoccersharps@gmail.com FOLLOW US: X: @TheSoccerSharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps TikTok: thesoccersharps Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rog went live following Wednesday's Champions League Matchday 6 to discuss Pep Guardiola's Man City getting the best of Real Madrid at the Bernabeu: are Xabi Alonso's days numbered? Plus, Arsenal stay top of the table with a win in Belgium, Liverpool get back on track after defeating Inter Milan, and Tottenham's European unbeaten streak continues versus Slavia Prague. Then, Rog takes listener calls and debates whether Arsenal's depth can help them weather their busy upcoming fixture list despite mounting injuries.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon, Philippe Auclair and Sid Lowe as Manchester City's win at Real Madrid piles the pressure on Xabi Alonso. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Manchester City's 2-1 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in the Champions League and ask whether questions are being asked of Xabi Alonso. The guys also discuss the latest over Mo Salah's future at Liverpool, why they're excited by Lennart Karl & debate whether or not FIFA should move Egypt vs Iran at the World Cup away from Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The ESPN FC Crew react to Real Madrid's loss to Manchester City and discuss how safe Xabi Alonso's job is at the club thanks to their poor run of form. Then, they break down the latest from Arne Slot and Liverpool, as the Mo Salah saga continues. Also, Shaka's latest power rankings which has some shocking placements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the latest edition of Caught Offside, the boys share their thoughts Manchester City's win in Madrid and wonder if it could spell doom for Xabi Alonso. Then, we take a look at a vital win for Liverpool at the San Siro against Inter Milan - have Arne and Mo patched up their differences? Nope. Not even a little bit.Plus, Chelsea continue to confuse, Son returns to Spurs and Haaland takes one directly to the... well... yeah.For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! Check your feeds this Friday for our Caught OffFIVE listing our top 5 World Cups from our lifetime.To sign up, just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)!And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/---Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/Email: CaughtOffsidePod@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Xabi Alonso's time up at Real Madrid, why is everyone talking about Paul Pogba's camels, how is Turkish football headed into ‘panic', can Lens push PSG for the Ligue 1 title and what on EARTH is going on in the Polish league this season?It's a packed Euro Leagues episode as Mina Rzouki, Guillem Balague and Julien Laurens join Steve Crossman to go through all the best stories across the continent in the last week.That includes Atalanta's late victory over Chelsea, and the impressive performance of goalscorer Charles De Ketelaere, as well as Jamie Vardy's form in Italy, where he's been named Serie A Player of the Month.Turkish football commentator & presenter Can Onduygu joins the show to dissect the latest in the gambling scandal which has seen more than 1,000 players suspended, and several detained, including players from Fenerbahce and Galatasaray.Polish writer Michal Zachodny also comes on, talking about the struggles of Legia Warsaw, the 15-time champions who are currently in the relegation zone, and the uniqueness of the Polish top-flight this season.Timecodes: 00:10 An unexpected Euro Leagues F1 meet-up 01:52 Paul Pogba's camels 05:55 Xabi Alonso's uncertain Real Madrid future 19:25 Jamie Vardy named Serie A Player of the Month 22:30 Turkish football's 'growing sense of panic' amid gambling investigation, with Can Onduygu 32:00 Lens at the top of Ligue 1! 36:50 What's happening in Poland?!5 Live / BBC Sounds Premier League commentaries: Sat 1500 Liverpool v Brighton, Sat 1500 Chelsea v Everton on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Burnley v Fulham, Sun 1400 Sunderland v Newcastle, Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Man City on Sports Extra, Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Tottenham on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1400 West Ham v Aston Villa on Sports Extra 3, Sun 1630 Brentford v Leeds.
Steve Crossman reacts to Wednesday's Champions League results with correspondent John Murray and former Real Madrid and England defender Jonathan Woodgate.Journalist for Marca, Juan Castro, chats about the pressure mounting on Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso after losing to Manchester City. Does he deserve more time to turn around their poor run of form? We also hear what Pep Guardiola has to say about his side's come-back win in Madrid.After Newcastle suffered a late equaliser from Bayer Leverkusen, we hear from Eddie Howe. Why do they keep making the same errors? Meanwhile Arsenal maintain their 100% win record in the Champions League this season, beating Club Brugge 3-nil. After scoring a brace, what more is there to come from Noni Madueke?Timecodes: 1'45 Real Madrid v Manchester City 17'08 Bayer Leverkusen v Newcastle United 23'40 Club Brugge v ArsenalBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Thursday 11th December 2025 1700: Ferencvaros v Rangers on Sports Extra 1945: Celtic v Roma on Sports Extra 1955: Aberdeen v Strasbourg on Sports Extra 2
Sam catches up with her former Man City teammate and current Real Madrid star, Caroline Weir, about how she scores all those goals, the injury that only made her stronger, and her hopes for Scotland at the World Cup.SUBSCRIBE TO THE WOMEN'S GAME NEWSLETTER: https://mibcourage.co/42X5HpBSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Manchester City's 2-1 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in the Champions League and ask whether questions are being asked of Xabi Alonso. The guys also discuss the latest over Mo Salah's future at Liverpool, why they're excited by Lennart Karl & debate whether or not FIFA should move Egypt vs Iran at the World Cup away from Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Mohamed Salah's rumored potential move to San Diego FC. Would Mo Salah be the biggest signing in MLS history? And why might San Diego FC's ownership convince him to choose MLS over Saudi Arabia?Next, Christian and Alexis chat on the subway with New York City's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. They talk all things soccer, including why Zohran is pushing back against FIFA over skyrocketing ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup. They also discuss the USMNT's World Cup group and his biggest soccer memories as a fan.Later, the boys break down an impressive Champions League week for American players. Folarin Balogun scores in his third consecutive Champions League match, and Weston McKennie shines against Pafos FC for Juventus. Are the USMNT's key figures peaking at the right time? Timestamps:(7:30) – Mo Salah Headed to MLS?(23:00) – Zohran Mamdani Joins The Cooligans(35:00) – Folarin Balogun Scores Again in the Champions League(38:30) – Weston McKennie Shines Against Pafos(42:00) – Christian Pulisic Continues to Dominate in Serie A(45:15) – Can Xabi Alonso Save His Job at Real Madrid? Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
Check out the Blue Moon Podcast Annual 2026: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1882955 ========== Another pair of victories, as Manchester City put in perhaps their most controlled and dominant performance of the season against Sunderland... and then had to dig in and get the job done at Real Madrid. David Mooney is joined by City fan Ciaran Murray and, from the Daily Mail, Jack Gaughan to discuss both of those matches. Dan Burke is on the show looking at Phil Foden's return to form and hearing what both the player and his manager said about the tough times he endured in the last 12-18 months. We also speak to comedian and Crystal Palace fan Andre Vincent about the match at Selhurst Park on Sunday, plus we look ahead to the tie with Brentford in the League Cup. On top of that, we're talking flashy assists and... urine that smells like perfume. Honestly. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift
La mesa de Ahora o Nunca reacciona a la derrota del real Madrid, en casa, ante el Manchester City en la Champions y, tras destacar el buen juego del equipo, expone las razones por las que considera que, pese al resultado, los futbolistas Merengues demostraron que respaldan al técnico Xabi Alonso. Por otro lado, a horas del juego de ida de la Final de la Liga MX, la mesa cuestiona si Toluca o Tigres, por número de títulos y prestigio a nivel nacional e internacional, deben ser considerados entre los equipos grandes del futbol mexicano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is Xabi Alonso's Jon under serious threat after City come from behind to beat Madrid? Noni Madueke's stunner set Arsenal on their way to a sixth win in six, but did he really mean it? How important was it that Liverpool beat Inter Milan after Arne Slot left Mo Salah out of the squad? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss a good point away at Leverkusen for Newcastle, as Alan is left dreaming of what might have been. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/football.Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It's time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It's FREE to join and as a member, you'll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Manchester City's comeback at the Bernabéu piles even more pressure on Xabi Alonso, and we break down what the result really says about a “transition” City and a wobbling Real Madrid. Then it's off to Vancouver, where a long-awaited soccer-specific stadium feels closer than ever, and into the NWSL boardroom as the league wrestles with salary-cap tweaks to keep stars like Trinity Rodman at home. We'll wrap with a rapid-fire Refill on Champions League chaos, Inter Miami's preseason plans, Flamengo's Intercontinental Cup push, and more from around the global game.Also some thoughts on the ridiculous treatment Wilfried Nancy is getting in some circles...
Liverpool got a much-needed away win at Inter Milan, but their hundred million pound star striker looked lost - why? Off the pitch will Mo Salah still be a Liverpool player come January?It was a good week for English clubs in Europe with Man City beating Real Madrid and Spurs and Arsenal also winning. Are the English teams starting to dominate, is the pace and physicality of the Premier League an advantage or is the competition just not very good in the early rounds?Tony Cascarino has a hunch that Noni Madueke can play centre forwardLastly, a look ahead to the Tyne Wear derby, the first in the Premier League in ten years – who are favourites going into Sunday's game? Tom Clarke joins Tony Cascarino, Gregor Robertson and Martin Samuel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A couple of good Sunday ties for Mark O'Haire and Adrian Clarke to get stuck into on this week's Premier League Podcast. They join host Daniel Hussey to share their best bets across the weekend. Time Stamps: 02:00 - Sunderland vs Newcastle 10:15 - Liverpool vs Brighton 18:00 - Crystal Palace vs Man City 26:26 - Brentford vs Leeds 33:15 - Any Other Bets 39:40 - Long-Shots 45:00 - Best Bets Subscribe for free to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3TpGzk1 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Trz7Fb Facebook: https://bit.ly/3cqQlC4 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Aq7qE0 Search Matchbook Insights for our latest written previews. 18+ | BeGambleAware
The FC crew react to Real Madrid's 2-1 loss vs Man City and question why Xabi Alonso is expected to remain in charge of the club despite the loss. Plus, the guys argue if Arsenal are favorites to win the Champions League after their 3-0 win at Club Brugge. Frank Leboeuf also questions the defending at Chelsea following their 2-1 loss at Atalanta yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
La mesa de Ahora o Nunca reacciona a la victoria del Barcelona sobre Frankfurt en Champions League y señala las razones por las que el club azulgrana parece lucir cada vez más como el equipo que ganó LaLiga la temporada pasada. A su vez, el Real Madrid se mide al Manchester City y la mesa indica por qué el duelo ante el club de Pep Guardiola será el parámetro para conocer para saber de qué está hecho el club Merengue en la actual campaña. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Real Madrid are wobbling, Xabi Alonso is under fire, Kylian Mbappé is a doubt, and Manchester City are coming to town — we set the scene for a massive Champions League night at the Bernabéu, with Pep Guardiola's perspective and what this tie could mean for Madrid's season and Alonso's future. We run through the rest of a loaded Wednesday slate, from PSG at Athletic to Arsenal's injury-hit trip to Club Brugge and Antonio Conte vs José Mourinho in Napoli-Benfica, plus quick hits on Liverpool, Barcelona, Spurs, Atleti and more from yesterday's action.On the back half, we pivot to Messi's back-to-back MLS MVP, the latest in the Thiago Almada/Botafogo case, Concacaf Champions Cup storylines, USMNT's emerging World Cup tune-up schedule, USL's CBA debate, Trinity Rodman's contract standoff, and a packed Refill with news from Germany, Argentina, Asia and beyond.
Alex Al-Kazzaz, aka The Bear of Texas, discusses the recent Champions League match between Real Madrid and Manchester City, highlighting the ongoing rivalry between the two and the challenges faced by Real Madrid, including injuries, inconsistencies, and managerial decisions. Alex delves into the implications of the match for both teams in the Champions League and La Liga, as well as the future of Real Madrid's manager, Xabi Alonso. Key moments from the match are analyzed, emphasizing missed opportunities and the need for Real Madrid to regain their form.You can find Into Net F.C. on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Hit that subscribe/follow button, and don't forget to hit that notification bell!Follow me on X (Twitter)@BearManofTX and @BearTX_podcastWant to donate to the podcast? THANK YOU!Venmo: @BearSportsWriterCashApp: $AlexAlKazzazPayal: paypal.me/TheBearofTXAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
When Crystal Palace play Manchester City on 14 December, Neale Ormstead will become the first visually impaired commentator of a premier league football match. That's thanks to a new headset which has allowed him to see games in detail for the first time in years. He's nervous and excited to join Crystal Palace's specialist commentary team and wants more clubs to buy into the GiveVision headsets which have revolutionised his match-day experience.It's Disability History Month and the Disability Law Service (DLS), which gives free legal advice on everything from housing to employment, has just marked its 50th birthday. It started in 1975 - the same year Jaws hit the cinema. Andrew MacKay, its CEO and a lawyer himself, remembers some of the cases DLS is most proud of, talks about his team - 90% of whom are disabled - and reveals how he manages his ADHD alongside a law career. And Mat Fraser, a successful actor, musician and activist with short arms, is on the show to talk about a brand new arts project. Mat was a big figure on rights marches and crip cabarets in the 1990s and explains how you can contribute to Disability Arts Online's new archive project, Cripping Culture, which has received £250,000 in funding to make sure no disability culture memories are lost. He also talks about his recent double hip replacement and how he's already got back to picking up teacups with his toes...Presented by Emma Tracey Sound mixed by Dave O'Neill Produced by Emma Tracey and Alex Collins Series producer is Beth Rose Editor is Damon Rose
Mark Ogden is joined by Liverpool correspondent Beth Lindop in Milan to explain how Mohamed Salah fell out of favour at Liverpool, and what happens next for Arne Slot's star man. Then, Rob Dawson and James Olley break down an important weekend in the Premier League title race, as Manchester City cut Arsenal's lead down to two points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It was a mixed night for English sides in the Champions League as Liverpool and Spurs both got vital wins, whilst Chelsea lost away to Atalanta. Kelly Cates has all the reaction and is joined by BBC Senior Football Reporter Ian Dennis, former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock and ex-Spurs winger Andros Townsend.They start at San Siro where Liverpool ended a tumultuous few days in the wake of Mo Salah's interview with a statement win over Inter Milan. Another bad result for Chelsea meant they haven't won a game since their Champions League victory over Barcelona last month. Meanwhile, Spurs stayed in the race for automatic qualification for the last 16 with a comfortable win over Slavia Prague.We also hear from Liverpool manager Arne Slot and Spurs boss Thomas Frank as well as looking ahead to Manchester City's trip to the Bernabeu, where Xabi Alonso's time as manager seems to be coming to an end. Timecodes: 00'45 Liverpool 11'50 Arne Slot 14'20 Chelsea 17'05 Spurs 22'50 Thomas Frank 23'35 Real Madrid v Manchester City previewBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wednesday 10th December 2025 2000: Real Madrid v Manchester City on 5 live Thursday 11th December 2025 1700: Ferencvaros v Rangers on Sports Extra 1945: Celtic v Roma on Sports Extra 1955: Aberdeen v Strasbourg on Sports Extra 2
It's been a huge weekend of football, especially if you're a Liverpool fan. Mohamed Salah gave a stunning interview after Liverpool's draw with Leeds, claiming he has “no relationship” with Arne Slot, he's “earned the right to play,” and that he's been “thrown under the bus.” Has Salah's Liverpool career reached breaking point?Arsenal suffered a late 2-1 defeat at Villa Park, allowing Manchester City to close the gap at the top to just two points. Is Arsenal's away form becoming a real issue? And are they starting to feel the pressure from Manchester City?Manchester United returned to winning ways with a 4-1 victory over Wolves, but the Kobbie Mainoo situation continues to be a problem. With reports that he wants to leave in January to get more playing time, how big a problem could this become for United?The boys also do a Premier League All-Time XI Draft, as well as debating the best player at every Premier League club right now.Adam, Rory, Buvey and James break it all down in the latest episode of The Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A loss at home and three red cards, will Xabi Alonso even make it to the end of the week? Reports in Spain suggest he could be out the door if Real Madrid don't beat Manchester City in the Champions League. Can he turn things around for Los Blancos? After Ferran Torres' hat-trick vs Real Betis, who is Barcelona's first choice Number 9? Gary & Alex also break down Villarreal's impressive six-game winning streak in La Liga and discuss whether the Yellow Submarine are genuine title contenders Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It's time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It's FREE to join and as a member, you'll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at: therestisfootball.com https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jason Longshore brings you Tuesday's Morning Espresso from the SDH Network with a full breakdown of a turbulent Champions League Matchday 6. Liverpool leave Mohamed Salah at home amid open tension with Arne Slot as they head to Inter. Real Madrid face Manchester City with Kylian Mbappé a major doubt and Xabi Alonso fighting for stability under growing pressure. Barcelona look to recover, Chelsea travel to Atalanta without Cole Palmer, and Bayern, PSG, Arsenal and Juventus all step into pivotal fixtures. Plus: World Cup news, Atlanta's NWSL training ground update, Christian Pulisic lifting Milan, Wrexham's new investment, and everything else you need to start your soccer Tuesday.
Jason Longshore and Jon Nelson host from the Brewhouse Café and take a clear look at the major stories shaping the week in world football. We review the 2026 World Cup Draw — the structure, the key groups, and several matchups that stand out on the schedule.They also get into the latest on Mo Salah and his future at Liverpool. We also preview this week's Champions League fixtures, including Real Madrid vs Manchester City, Bayern vs Sporting, and Inter vs Liverpool. The discussion includes the current situation around Xabi Alonso at Madrid following the loss to Celta Vigo and what Wednesday's match could mean for his future.The show closes with the Picks of the Week updates and an educational breakdown on what's coming this week.
Can Pep Guardiola pile on the pressure on Xabi Alonso when Manchester City travel to the Bernabéu on Wednesday? Speaking from Madrid, Tyrone Marshall tells Alex James about whether City bring "a fear factor" in the Champions League clash. And back in Manchester, Simon Bajkowski notes how Pep called City's 3-0 win against Sunderland "one of the best performances of the season", and the opportunities arising in the title race.
After a tricky weekend of betting domestic European football, The Soccer Sharps are hopeful of returning to the excellent form they showed last midweek, as they turn their attention to the UEFA Champions League. Our hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan, share their expert analysis and predictions for the biggest matches of Matchday 6. This betting show offers up the data, analytics, and statistics you need to prepare for your UCL betting, and closes out with all of our best bets. 00:00 Introduction and Previous Show's Betting Results 04:16 Bayern Munich vs Sporting 08:38 Atalanta vs Chelsea 11:50 Inter vs Liverpool 20:32 Barcelona vs Eintracht Frankfurt 25:20 PSV Eindhoven vs Atletico Madrid 29:24 Tottenham Hotspur vs Slavia Praha 32:18 Athletic Club vs PSG 34:58 Bayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle United 38:44 Juventus vs Pafos 42:00 Real Madrid vs Manchester City 49:09 Official Plays Thank you for listening and watching! JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thesoccersharps VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing EMAIL US: azsoccersharps@gmail.com FOLLOW US: X: @TheSoccerSharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps TikTok: thesoccersharps Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Mo Salah ‘selfish' for claiming he's been ‘thrown under the bus' at Liverpool, or justified? Are Aston Villa now part of the Premier League title race?Mark Chapman is joined by Conor Coady, Chris Sutton, Steph Houghton for the Monday Night Club to debate the big questions of the week.They're joined by Liverpool fan John Gibbons to talk Salah as well as hearing from Arne Slot. Macclesfield Town manager John Rooney comes on the show as his side are drawn against holders Crystal Palace in the FA Cup, while Hearts fan Liam Corbett explains the significance behind their win over Celtic.Conor Coady gives valuable insight into how to get the most out of his ex-teammate Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has been instrumental in helping Daniel Farke turn the fortunes of Leeds United around. What chance do Leeds now have of staying up?Timecodes: 00:10 Salah's comments 03:30 Slot on Salah 06:00 Reaction to Slot's comments 11:00 Whose side are Liverpool fans on? 20:30 Could this end positively for Slot and galvanize the Liverpool squad? 24:45 Macclesfield manager John Rooney joins the show 30:00 The rest of the FA Cup third-round draw 32:00 Has Daniel Farke turned it around at Leeds? 40:25 What now for Leeds 43:45 ‘Humble' Aston Villa now in the title race? 52:50 Hearts beat Celtic – with Liam CorbettCommentaries coming up this week: Tue 2000 Inter v Liverpool, Tue 2000 Tottenham v Slavia Prague on Sports Extra, Wed 2000 Real Madrid v Man City, Thu 1745 Ferencváros v Rangers on Sports Extra, Thu 2000 Celtic v Roma on Sports Extra.
Arsenal lost just their second game of the season at the weekend, as an Aston Villa side led by former Gunners gaffer Unai Emery put themselves just 3 points off the pace in the process. Are Arsenal still strong favourites for the title, or are Man City, Chelsea and even Villa now in with a better chance? Join Niall, Marley and Joel to dissect an interesting weekend's action... SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/NEW: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocialMerch Store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FootballSocialDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Debrief is back after I can't even remember how long! Harry Symeou is joined by Broadcaster & friend Kweku Afari to cover off some of the biggest topics from another Premier League weekend. We discuss Arsenal's lead at the top of the division being cut o just two points, there's a long way to go but with Manchester City breathing down their necks, will the Gunners hold their nerve? And of course, we discuss that bombshell interview Mohamed Salah gave following Liverpool's draw at Elland Road in which he accused the club of throwing him under a bus and revealed he no longer has a relationship with Arne Slot. Sign up to support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Subscribe to @KwekuAfari 's channel! #arsenal #liverpool #premierleague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Some cracking midweek Champions League ties for Adrian Clarke and Mark O'Haire to get stuck into. They join host Daniel Hussey to share their best bets. Time Stamps: 01:20 - Real Madrid vs Man City 08:42 - Inter vs Liverpool 18:18 - Barcelona vs Frankfurt 24:23 - Leverkusen vs Newcastle 30:10 - Any Other Bets 39:35 - Long-Shots 45:00 - Best Bets Subscribe for free to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3TpGzk1 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Trz7Fb Facebook: https://bit.ly/3cqQlC4 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Aq7qE0 Search Matchbook Insights for our latest written previews. 18+ | BeGambleAware
Manchester City cruised to a confident 3–0 victory over Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium and Cel Spellman is joined by Paul Dickov for full-time reaction, instant analysis, and all the major talking points from the win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pedro Sánchez destituye a Antonio Hernández como director de coordinación política de su gabinete para contener las críticas en el PSOE, tras ser señalado como protector de Paco Salazar. La Moncloa no prevé más ceses. Un albanés experto en evasiones se fuga por cuarta vez de una cárcel italiana de alta seguridad, utilizando el método tradicional de limar barrotes y usar sábanas. El mercado español abre con una mínima subida del 0,05%, mientras la atención se centra en la reunión de la Reserva Federal de Estados Unidos, de la que se espera un recorte de los tipos de interés. En deportes, el Real Madrid se encuentra a cuatro puntos del líder en liga tras su derrota ante el Celta. El entrenador blanco critica el arbitraje. Esta semana se disputa la Champions, con el Madrid enfrentándose al Manchester City y otros encuentros. Lando Norris gana el campeonato de pilotos de Fórmula 1 en Abu Dabi. Carmen Amores, profesora de español para extranjeros, destaca que el "español neutro" no existe ...
Noche de “cuchillos largos” en la que toca ponerse el mono de trabajo y analizar desde lo más profundo el por qué de un partido tan malo como el de hoy, que nos ha costado tres puntos que nos alejan de la lucha por el título. Profundizamos en las causas de un encuentro marcado por el mal juego colectivo pero también por el indecente arbitraje de Quintero González y debatimos a fondo, con la mirada puesta en el partido del miércoles ante el Manchester City. Para ello contamos con la colaboración de: @DiegoJMontero2 @Norlex1508 @SirBugzilla @alpr97 *Meritocracia Blanca no se hace responsable de las opiniones de sus colaboradores Nos podéis seguir en: Web: https://meritocraciablanca.com/ Twitter/Facebook: @MeritoRMCF Twitch: www.twitch.tv/meritocraciablanca
Ander Iturralde da la bienvenida a Héctor Kriok, Óscar Portugal y Rafa Pastrana para analizar en precioso detalle un nuevo fin de semana de Premier League...Comenzando por el apoteósico triunfo del Aston Villa sobre el Arsenal para apretar de forma surrealista y seguramente insostenible pero apretar al fin y al cabo la lucha por la Premier League entre ellos dos y el Manchester City; un equipo de Guardiola que logró ganar con, esta vez, devastadora facilidad al Sunderland; mientras que de todo menos fácil fue la visita del Liverpool a Leeds para terminar empatando y la situación interna del equipo saltando por los aires tras unas increíbles declaraciones de Mohamed Salah; aunque para increíble la actuación del Chelsea en Bournemouth y en absoluto en el buen sentido; pero peor fue lo que se llevó el Nottingham Forest de su primera visita al nuevo estadio del Everton; mientras que el Brentford lo que hizo fue visitar a su antiguo entrenador para verle efectuar su aparente mejor dirección de la temporada y hacer al Tottenham ganar; como también ganó el Newcastle al Burnley con un gol olímpico de Bruno Guimaraes; pero no el Brighton al West Ham (ni viceversa) y nos preguntamos exactmanete por qué; como también admiramos al Crystal Palace y cómo su nueva victoria, esta vez en Fulham, le vuelve a propulsar hasta los puestos Champions; mientras que en Championship el súper Coventry de Frank Lampard perdió con dureza en Ipswich entre partidos suspendidos y otros resultados a destacar; como tampoco podemos dejar de destacar un nuevo fin de semana en la vida de Neymar ni tampoco un anuncio sobre el futuro de una parte del podcast y mucho, mucho más.Apoya a que Alineación Indebida pueda prosperar, accede a todo nuestro contenido premium y a nuestro server de Discord suscribiéndote por tan sólo 1.00$/1.00€ en: https://www.patreon.com/posts/144767658Además... Ahora, al suscribirte en nuestra página de Patreon, puedes escuchar todo nuestro contenido de Alineación Indebida Premium a través del siguiente link de Spotify. Sólo tienes que vincular la cuenta que abras en Patreon y, a partir de ahí, tendrás desbloqueado todo el contenido premium que producimos: https://open.spotify.com/show/6WeulpfbWFjVtLlpovTmPvTony Soprano y Viktor Gyökeres: https://x.com/blayneagard/status/1962217521307689013El vídeo de Jesse Lingard en Corea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlTF3NdvPcISigue a Ander: https://x.com/andershoffmanSigue a Héctor: https://x.com/KriokSigue a Óscar: https://x.com/OscarP107Sigue a Rafa: https://x.com/RafaPastrana7Contacto: anderpodcast@gmail.com // alineacionindebidapodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe unravel the chaos of a turbulent Premier League Matchweek 1500:51 - Mohamed Salah steals the headlines with a bombshell post-match interview following Liverpool's thrilling 3–3 clash with Leeds United29:05 - Aston Villa blow the title race wide open as Emi Buendia's 95th-minute winner moves Unai Emery's men within three points of league leaders Arsenal34:51 - Manchester City cruise to a 3–0 win over Sunderland, closing the gap to just two points behind the Gunners39:21 - A roundup of other results: Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Brentford, Everton 3-0 Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth 0-0 Chelsea, Newcastle 2-1 Burnley, Fulham 1-2 Crystal Palace, Brighton 1-1 West Ham Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
James Gregg is joined by Andy Cole & The Telegraph's Luke Edwards to talk Mo Salah & review the weekend's Premier League action. Hear from Daniel Farke after Leeds fight back to draw with Liverpool. Unai Emery and Mikel Arteta have their say as Aston Villa appear to join Arsenal in the title race. And Pep Guardiola isn't feeling Rayan Cherki's rabona assist!01:10 Luke fulfils childhood dream 03:40 Is Mo Salah leaving Liverpool? 20:55 Leeds' Daniel Farke excited for coffee & cake 29:10 Are Aston Villa in the title race? 35:30 Unai Emery & Mikel Arteta have their say 36:10 Any concerns for Arsenal? 37:45 Pep Guardiola not having Cherki's rabona assist 41:10 Crystal Palace into the top four 42:35 Fight for Europe wide open 44:00 How big was Tottenham's win for Thomas Frank?5 Live / BBC Sounds European commentaries: Tue 2000 Inter v Liverpool, Tue 2000 Tottenham v Slavia Prague on Sports Extra, Wed 2000 Real Madrid v Man City, Thu 1745 Ferencváros v Rangers on Sports Extra, Thu 2000 Celtic v Roma on Sports Extra.
On this episode, Harry Symeou reviews Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal in the Premier League. The Gunners suffered their second league defeat of the season at the hands of Unai Emery's side. Manchester City's win later in the day means they've closed the gap on Arsenal to just two points at the top of the table. Are the injuries catching up with us? Did we approach this one right? There's so much to unpack here, let's do it together! Sign up to support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink #arsenal #afc #premierleague
Salah Bombshell | Ashes Update | Villa stun Arsenal Dharmesh Sheth is joined by Jonathan Liew, Dan Kilpatrick and James Olley to reflect on the weekend's sporting action.We begin with Mo Salah's explosive interview, in which he hints at a breakdown in his relationship with Arne Slot and suggests he feels unwanted at the club after being benched again.Next, we turn to the Ashes, where England have finally shown some fight — but the question remains: why has it taken so long? Jonathan believes it's a huge missed opportunity and compares England's approach to “Ange-ball.”We then turn to the WSL, where we're joined by Megan Feringa to ask what's gone wrong for Arsenal's Champions League winners. Megan believes the presence of so many high-profile players has led to an overreliance on individual brilliance rather than unity and a cohesive style of play.Next, we move on to the World Cup draw. While James criticises the politicisation of the event — highlighted by Donald Trump receiving a peace prize — we focus on England's fixtures and travel itinerary.We then look at Arsenal's defeat at Villa Park. James highlights the state of the squad, noting they used a sixth different centre-back pairing at the end of a gruelling run of fixtures. Are they starting to look vulnerable?Finally, it's a tale of two Manchester sides. Manchester City's dominant win over Sunderland has cut the title race gap to just two points, with Pep's men looking like they still have gears to spare in the new year. Meanwhile, after Manchester United dropped another two points at home to West Ham in midweek, you have to ask: are the lower European spots the best Amorim's team can realistically hope for this season?Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplementYou can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement".For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
Ian Cheeseman was the BBC's Manchester City correspondent for nearly 25 years and has been a fan all of his life. Here he hosts his weekly podcast, Forever Blue, where all things Man City are discussed. Sponsored by Counting King, experts in business finance. Ian talks to former City player Lee Croft about City's recent results, the form and quality of Rayan Cherki and City's defence. They're joined by Annabel from the Forever Blue squad and Michael Goldman, a City fan, who has a special treble winners watch up for grabs to a subscriber to the podcast. To buy a "It's Great to be a Blue" TShirt go via this linkbuytickets.at/itsgreattobeablue/storeIf you'd like to support Ian's work you can message him by DM on twitter @iancheeseman
Outclassed? Outplayed? Or simply just not up to it on the day? However you view it, Sunderland's 3-0 defeat the Etihad was neither a disaster, not a success, yet still had plenty of talking points. Ahead of a big old week, Graham, Pete, Sophie, and Dave run over the match, our feelings after it and how it could affect next week's game against...them. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #MCFC #EPL
Robbie Mustoe and Danny Higginbotham dissect a gripping Matchweek 14 in the Premier League01:35 - Arsenal keep the title race in cruise control and drift by Brentford with a 2-0 win at the Emirates06:43 - Chelsea follow up their impressive draw against Arsenal on the weekend with a shocking 3-1 loss to Leeds United that hinders their title hopes13:10 - Arne Slot's frustrations continue to simmer after a 1-1 draw at Anfield against Sunderland21:03 - Cristian Romero's brace helps Thomas Frank & Spurs spare their blushes in an entertaining 2-2 draw at Newcastle27:00 - Erling Haaland sets Premier League history in a wild and wacky 5-4 win at Fulham31:46 - A roundup of other results: Brighton 3-4 Aston Villa, Bournemouth 0-1 Everton, Burnley 0-1 Crystal Palace, Wolves 0-1 Nottingham Forest Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew, Will Unwin and David Conn to discuss the Premier League and World Cup draw. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod