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How do Manchester United stop conceding so early? What did Lammens get wrong in United’s 4-4 draw against Aston Villa? And how is fear impacting the players? How did Villa let their lead slip, and should the fans be worried about not getting over the line? Mark Chapman, Joe Hart, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith discuss it all. Plus, they chat about iconic team talks after Forest’s win over Manchester City was inspired by captain Ryan Yates, and we hear from Ben White who opens up about his England camp departure in 2022. Finally, is Sage going to get the sack as Crystal Palace head coach? And is it Thomas Frank who might replace him? Timecodes: 2’00 How do Manchester United stop conceding so early? 24’00 How did Villa let it slip? 31’30 Forest’s win & iconic team talks 39’00 Power Forwards: Delap & Brobbey 50’30 Ben White’s England redemption 55’30 Is Sage getting sacked? And will Frank come in?

Adam Crafton from The Athletic joins Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith after another Premier League weekend where Man Utd couldn’t keep themselves out of the headlines. Adam explains whether 4-4 is a good or bad result for Michael Carrick. Elsewhere, we discuss Man City’s downturn in form and whether this leaves Brighton as Arsenal’s closest title rivals. And Adam asks, if you were Fabian Hürzeler and Man Utd came knocking, would you leave Brighton? Get in touch with us via WhatsApp on 08000 289 369. Plus, Lloyd tells Rick all about his trip to Argentina. TIMECODES: 0:00 - Lloyd is back from Buenos Aires! 7:22 - Manchester United 4-4 Aston Villa 10:54 - Is Michael Carrick going to… go? 12:41 - Adam Crafton shares his thoughts on Michael Carrick 18:10 - Nottingham Forest 3-1 Manchester City 24:28 - Nottingham Forest’s effectiveness and Man City’s charges 28:15 - Are Brighton title contenders? 34:19 - Would Fabian Hürzeler go to Manchester United if he was offered the job? 37:09 - FA Cup action! And of course we…

Can James Trafford become England's number one? What was it like being on the bench at Manchester City last season? And why did he choose to move to Leeds United? He speaks to Kelly Somers in the latest Football Interview about all of that, plus his obsession with Pokémon cards! Timecodes: 4'00 James' mentality, & how he coped with not playing at Man City 6'30 Why he made the decision to leave for Leeds 9'00 Reflecting on the World Cup, & discussing England number one 10'30 What's James like off the pitch, plus his obsession with Pokémon cards & LEGO 12'00 Goalkeeping influences 13'30 What do people get wrong about James? And what are his dreams for this season?

John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball return with more stories from the world of commentary. John and Ian are at Wembley following the England squad announcement. Hear from Thomas Tuchel on Jobe Bellingham and Josh King's inclusions, and why it'll be difficult for Cole Palmer to get back into the squad. John also tells us which crucial piece of equipment was missing for his trip to Barcelona. And who will prevail as Ian and Ali face-off in Clash of the Commentators? TIMECODES 01:00 Ali's Champions League presenting gig 04:00 England squad announcement and Thomas Tuchel interview 15:00 John, Barcelona and lens wipes 21:00 What makes a good summariser? 25:40 A term for a hat-trick of headers 31:30 Clash of the Commentators 41:20 Unintended Pub Name of the Week 45:20 Great Glossary of Football COMMENTARIES ON 5 LIVE/BBC SOUNDS Saturday 7 November 1245 WSL: Chelsea v Everton - SPORTS EXTRA 1500: Arsenal v Hull City - 5 LIVE 1500: Fulham v Newcastle - SPORTS EXTRA 1730: Nottingham Forest v Manchester…

Rick Edwards is joined by Charlie Adam & Nedum Onuoha to react to Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement from international football after 234 caps and 146 goals. Is it time to put aside the last couple of years and remember his iconic impact? Elsewhere, with Manchester United's JJ Gabriel looking bound for one of Ronaldo’s former clubs – Real Madrid – Charlie and Nedum discuss the challenges and opportunities facing young players in modern football, reflecting on their own careers and their experiences now as parents with children in the academy system. Surprisingly, ex-pros aren’t that vocal on the touchline watching their kids play. Or so Nedum claims, anyway… And we get an update from Lloyd, who has somehow had his journey home disrupted by the Pope. More to follow. For more stories and insight on Cristiano Ronaldo's legacy, listen to Sporting Giants: Messi v Ronaldo on BBC Sounds. We’d love to hear about wonderkids you’ve seen at your club. Get in touch with us via WhatsApp on 08000 289 369.

Has Michael Carrick finally got the boost he needed as Manchester United come from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2? Kelly Cates is joined by Kasper Schmeichel, Eilidh Barbour, John Murray and Stephen Warnock to reflect on a crazy night at Old Trafford and what might be the boost Michael Carrick needed to save his job. The panel reflect on reaction from the United boss, as well as midfielder Youri Tielemans and, captain Bruno Fernandes who has a lot to say on the headlines surrounding him in recent weeks. Aston Villa were put to the sword by free scoring Barcelona as Hansi Flick's side ran out 3-0 winners at the Nou Camp. Stephen Warnock and John Murray discuss what was a positive first half for Villa, but in the end Barca's quality was too much. Lamine Yamal and Raphinha once again stole the show for Flick's side as they make it three wins from four in the Champions League. TIME CODES 00:00 United beat Roma 02:00 The comeback 10:12 Michael Carrick 12:22 What's the reaction from the players 20:40 What the win…

Should Jamie Carragher have apologised for his comments about Aston Villa, what precedent does it set for those in football media and are Villa being kept out of the 'Big Six'? Just how good is Brighton's Bart Verbruggen? We discuss the data behind Sunderland and Nottingham Forest's seasons. And James Richardson joins Mark Chapman, Rory Smith, Chris Sutton and Shay Given to discuss Saturday's Milan derby, and how it felt to bring Serie A back to UK terrestrial television. Timecodes: 2:00 Jamie Carragher's Aston Villa apology 16:30 James Richardson on Serie A nostalgia & the Milan derby 34:00 How good is Brighton's Bart Verbruggen? 41:00 Sunderland's tough start to the season 52:30 Forest's underlying numbers

Rick Edwards is joined by Luke Kempner, John Gibbons of The Anfield Wrap, and The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell to discuss Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Anfield. Should Alexander Isak have shown more ‘passion’ to go down for a penalty when his shirt was tugged by Jurrien Timber? And on a weekend where Man City drop points again, did this show why gnarly Arsenal remain the clear favourites? Laurie explains what’s next for Lisandro Martinez – and Michael Carrick – after another deeply disappointing weekend for Man Utd. We also hear from Lloyd in Argentina, striding confidently into the Superclásico with Rob Beckett. We hope he’s okay. Get in touch with us via WhatsApp on 08000 289 369. TIMECODES: 0:00 - Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 5:18 - The Alexander Isak penalty incident 10:24 - Liverpool’s biggest problem? 11:11 - Bradley Barcola’s place in this Liverpool team 12:44 - Why Liverpool aren’t quite there yet 15:07 - Noni Madueke’s ‘headbutting action’ on Alexis Mac Allister 16:38 - Declan Rice’s consistency 20:20 - The…

In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to former Premier League striker and pundit Alan Shearer. They speak about his Premier League goalscoring record, leaving Newcastle for Southampton as a teenager and winning the Premier League with Blackburn Rovers. They discuss Alan Shearer the football fan and the feeling when Newcastle won the League Cup in 2025, their first trophy in his lifetime. TIME CODES 00:25: Propensity for timeliness 01:35: Leaving Newcastle for Southampton 02:50: Joining Blackburn Rovers 03:50: Premier League's record goalscorer 04:33: Playing for Newcastle United 07:34: The pressure of becoming Newcastle manager 08:43: Punditry 10:18: Passion for charity work 11:52: The best football matches witnessed 12:50: Being a fan post-playing career

John Murray, Alistair Bruce-Ball and Ian Dennis are back after the Carabao Cup quarter finals. Ian still has the Captain Pugwash theme in his ears as he recounts a historic evening for Fleetwood. Which member of the team has the same name as Martin Clunes' dogs? We have lots of suggestions for rhyming slang footballers and an unusual Clash of the Commentators as John takes on Ian. TIMECODES 01:00 Fleetwood + Captain Pugwash 05:00 League Cup reflections 09:45 Weekend fixtures 17:00 Rhyming slang 22:50 Footballing tongue twisters 28:55 Clash of the Commentators 38:55 Unintended Pub Name 41:05 Great Glossary of football 5 Live/BBC Sounds commentaries this weekend SAT 1500: Manchester City v Brighton (Premier League) - 5 Live SAT 1500: Coventry City v Sunderland (Premier League) - Sports Extra 2 SAT 1500: Motherwell v St Mirren (Scottish Premiership) - Sports Extra 3 SAT 1730: Tottenham v Crystal Palace (Premier League) - 5 Live SAT 1730: Rangers v Aberdeen (Scottish League Cup) - Sports Extra 3 SUN 1200: London…

Rick & Lloyd are joined by Julien Laurens to discuss how Roberto De Zerbi is slowly moulding Spurs into his image – and after a blockbuster summer, Julien explains why he is undoubtedly the league’s most powerful manager. How far will this transformation go? Whisper it: could Spurs be last season’s Manchester United? Elsewhere, Rick takes up the mantle from the Monday Night Club and finds out which player has scored the most ‘luxury’ goals this season and Lloyd is off to see Boca Juniors vs River Plate this weekend – otherwise known as the Superclásico, one of football’s fiercest rivalries. Oracle of South American football Tim Vickery tells him how to survive it. Or not. Get in touch with us via WhatsApp on 08000 289 369. TIMECODES: 0:00 Rick wrong about Kane & Lloyd 'up close' with the Ballon d’Or 06:01 Tottenham Hotspur have been improving 7:58 Why Roberto De Zerbi has massive power at Spurs 10:41 Looking closer at De Zerbi’s style of play 13:25 Tottenham’s issues at number nine 17:49 Are Spurs… this…

Kelly Somers is joined by Andy Reid, Leon Osman & Ian Dennis to discuss Michael Carrick remaining in charge at Manchester United after eight games without a win, despite links to Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann. Man Utd fan Scott Saunders gives the supporters’ reaction, while Raphael Honigstein discusses the Nagelsmann links. Then, reaction to Harry Kane winning the Ballon d’Or - the first Englishman since Michael Owen in 2001. Former England teammate Conor Coady joins, with more from Honigstein on the reaction in Germany and at Bayern. Finally, London City Lionesses CEO Martin Semmens on Alexia Putellas winning the Ballon d’Or Féminin for a third time after her move to the WSL.

Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Andros Townsend and Adam Crafton. With Michael Carrick on the brink, the panel discuss whether sacking him change anything for Manchester United - or was the damage done in the summer? Should fingers be pointed higher up? With Manchester United also the subject of an Amazon documentary, former Sunderland boss Simon Grayson joins the pod to explain what it's like having a camera crew inside a football club. On a more positive note - Aston Villa and Nicolas Jackson are flying after a sticky start, how does Unai Emery keep getting the best out of strikers? 01:49 - The latest Manchester United crisis 10:56 - Who's to blame? 28:19 - Simon Grayson on managing during "Sunderland 'Til I Die" 38:30 - Who should replace Carrick? 43:55 - Nicolas Jackson and Villa finding form

Rick & Lloyd are joined by Oliver Kay, Senior football writer at The Athletic, Joe Smith from Stretford Paddock and BBC Sport’s Chief football news reporter Simon Stone after a surreal day at Old Trafford. Can anyone pull Manchester United out of this mess? Michael Carrick suffered a tumultuous afternoon, where defeat on the pitch came with support in the stands – but at the expense of his players. Was this one of the strangest atmospheres we've ever seen at Man Utd? And is there someone, anyone, that will want to take this impossible job? If not, could Michael Carrick be safe after all... We try to get to the bottom of all of those questions swirling around Old Trafford. Oh, and would a hug from Lloyd make everything better? Rick thinks probably not. Manchester United fans, drop us a WhatsApp on 08000 289 369. TIMECODES 0:00 - Reaction to Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth 3:04 - Do the fans want Michael Carrick to stay? 6:30 - Was leaving Bruno Fernandes on the bench really a ‘football decision’? 9:33 - It…

In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to the former Burnley, Everton, and Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche. They speak about life after management, being a football dad, reflecting on his time at Nottingham Forest and, his love for cooking. TIME CODES 00:00 Intro 00:50 Starting out on social media 01:40 Leaving Nottingham Forest 05:30 Being a football dad 07:20 The love of music 08:31 Time off from football 09:35 Influence of Brian Clough 11:45 Getting back into management 14:11 Chef Dyche

John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball are back as John and Ali debate Norwegian pronunciations following on-air squabble. We also get the team's view on Man Utd as Ali prepares to commentate on their crunch game with Bournemouth. Which 5 Live Sport broadcasters would make good Traitors and Faithfuls? And who will go top in Clash of the Commentators Saturday 24th October Arsenal v Everton 1500 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Coventry v Fulham 1500 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA Chelsea v Spurs 1730 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Rangers v St Johnstone 1500 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3 Sunday 25th October Hibernian v Celtic 1200 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 2 Man Utd v Bournemouth 1400 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Liverpool v Brighton 1400 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 2 Crystal Palace v Newcastle 1400 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3 Hull City v Brentford 1400 KO - BBC SPORT WEBSITE Sunderland v Leeds 1630 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE TIMECODES 01:00 John in Munich. 04:00 Manchester United's travails continue 09:45 "Viking" or "Veeking" 18:00 Robyn Cowen's…

Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Andy Mitten, the editor of 'United We Stand' and Jay Motty from the Stretford Paddock to reflect on Manchester United's disastrous night in Como after their 4-1 defeat to Cesc Fàbregas' side. How are Man United fans feeling? Was Bruno Fernandes right to speak out in the way he did? Can Michael Carrick survive this? And who do the fanbase feel is the right person to rescue them from this situation... if anyone? Plus, Rick & Lloyd hear some cracking header/headerer stories and - to lighten the mood - Andy Mitten reveals his top five football interviews of all time. Trust us, it is an astonishing list. Send us your messages and voicenotes on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369. TIMECODES: 2:24 - Did Bruno Fernandes throw Carrick under the bus? 7:25 - Michael Carrick's response 9:29 - How do the fans react? 10:48 - How would Alex Ferguson deal with Bruno? 13:00 - Owner vs Player responsibility 14:45 - How much are United missing Casemiro? 16:50 - Man United's recruitment 21:15…

Mark Chapman, Kasper Schmeichel, John Murray and Matthew Upson review Manchester United's position after a humiliating 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como. Bruno Fernandes questioned his team's tactics in the defeat, which left Michael Carrick under mounting pressure. The team ask whether Carrick can survive and how damaging Bruno Fernandes' post-match interview will turn out to be. BBC Sport's Simon Stone joins the podcast from Como, looking at what the defeat could mean for Carrick's position as head coach. We also hear Carrick's apology to fans following the defeat. TIMECODES 01:00 Bruno Fernandes questions Man Utd's tactic 05:00 Where it went wrong tonight 12:45 Man Utd and their recruitment 16:00 Carrick's apology to Man Utd fans 23:00 Man Utd's next game v Bournemouth

Kelly Cates is joined by Stephen Warnock, Ashley Young, Tom Allnutt and Statman Dave to react to what was a record breaking night in the Champions League. Andoni Iraola managed to scrape past his former assistant Inigo Perez as Liverpool beat Villarreal 4-3. Manchester City made lightwork of AEK Athens without Erling Haaland as Phil Foden stepped up with a hat-trick as they won 5-1. In the tie all eyes were on, Paris Saint-Germain beat Barcelona 4-2 in a thriller at the Parc des Princes. TIME CODES: 00:00 Record number of goals in the Champions League 04:33 Liverpool scrape past Villarreal 14:07 Manchester City cruise past AEK Athens 20:56 PSG beat Barcelona in thriller

Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Steph Houghton on this week's Monday Night Club. The team discuss Crystal Palace's 5-0 loss against rivals Brighton on Sunday with Palace fan Dan Cook. To what extent is Pierre Sage to blame, has he been let down by a lack of signings and who could replace him if he leaves the club? Then, what's behind Nottingham Forest's lack of goals under Oliver Glasner? And it's troubled times in the North East! Matthias Jaissle has come under criticism for bringing Dan Burn on to play up front during Newcastle's 1-0 loss at home to Aston Villa. And can Regis Le Bris turn Sunderland's fortunes around? Timecodes: 01:00 - Crystal Palace's 5-0 loss v Brighton 12:30 - Why can't Forest score? 22:00 - Cause for concern for Newcastle fans? 30:00 - Wiegman's new contract & Ronaldo's fine 34:30 - Can Le Bris turn Sunderland around?

Rick and Lloyd are back! They discuss Brighton's halfway line goal and why it might be the best of the genre. Paul Robinson joins us to give the goalkeeper's perspective and if he did or didn't mean to score his own longe-range belter against Watford back in 2007 (he didn't). Paul also gives his view on the draw between Leeds and Man Utd after commentating at Elland Road and explains why Michael Carrick's changes paid off, even for out of form Bruno Fernandes. And finally, if you've ever headed a ball away in the stands, let Lloyd know... Send your messages and voicenotes on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369. TIMECODES: 0:00 - Lloyd at Brentford vs Liverpool 05:23 - Brighton 5-0 Crystal Palace and Diego Gomez’s screamer 09:13 - Paul Robinson talks on his experience of halfway line shots 13:04 - Leeds 1-1 Manchester United & hope for Carrick 17:56 - Lisandro Martínez’s place in the squad 20:34 - Manchester United filming ‘All or Nothing’ 21:53 - Yehor Yarmoliuk's red card after a ‘headbutting action’ on Jeremy…

Alex Scott sits down with Kasper and Peter Schmeichel on the latest Football Interview on the Football Daily podcast. The father-son duo reflect on their Premier League title wins, and discuss what it was like for Kasper growing up as the son of Peter Schmeichel. And with Kasper having just retired, how do footballers deal with coming to the end of their playing careers? Timecodes: 00:17 Memories of winning Premier League titles 01:47 Was Kasper always destined to be a goalkeeper? 05:18 The father-son dynamic, and Peter giving goalkeeping advice 06:50 The evolution of goalkeeping 08:20 Kasper's retirement and forming a band?!

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball are reunited as they discuss the week's football events, including Lisandro Martinez's criticism of the Manchester United hierarchy and Manchester City's Champions League defeat to PSG. Does Luis Enrique now recognise John? How did Ali come close to missing a big commentary last season? And which member of the team was Martin Lewis' phone-a-friend on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Can Ian level up the standings in this week's Clash of the Commentators? And there are more entries to the Great Glossary of Football. TIMECODES 02:30 When illness causes a commentator to withdraw 12:00 Lisandro Martinez's post-match outburst 15:00 John's reflections on covering Manchester City this week 22:45 This weekend's matches 30:00 Have any of the team completed the 92? 34:00 Ian, Frank Lampard and the golf buggy 40:30 Clash of the Commentators 47:30 Unintended Pub Name of the Week 49:40 Great Glossary of Football COMMENTARIES THIS WEEKEND SAT 1230: Arsenal v Birmingham City - Sports…

Rick & Lloyd are back! And by popular(ish) demand. They catch up for the first time since the World Cup and look back on Man City's first defeat since the charges. Plus, Lloyd has a novel suggestion for Man City’s punishment and Adam Crafton explains how PSG’s journey in France has so many similarities – and differences – with Manchester City’s. There’s also time to look at Arsène Wenger’s mooted bid to become FIFA president – rumoured by everyone but the great man himself. Rick and Lloyd also find the perfect analogy for Lisandro Martínez’s controversial post-match interview on Tuesday night. TIMECODES: 0:00 - Rick & Lloyd are back! 4:10 - Wait, Man City have been found guilty? 6:54 - Man City 2-4 PSG 9:30 - Mistakes from Gianluigi Donnarumma 11:00 - Man City players in the wild 13:02 - The geopolitical backdrop behind this game 16:30 - Luis Enrique states his support for Man City 18:30 - The state of club ownership in English football 26:40 - Is Arsène Wenger a realistic option to replace Gianni Infantino…

Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by Chris Sutton, Charlie Adam and football correspondent John Murray on an eventful night in the Champions League. Manchester City went down to a 4-2 defeat against a dominant attacking display from PSG. We hear from Enzo Maresca on how his side will respond to the defeat. Meanwhile there's reaction to Aston Villa's 6-0 thrashing of Fenerbahce and Liverpool's 6-3 win in Austria against LASK, where Bradley Barcola scored a hat-trick. TIMECODES 00:20 A PSG masterclass at the Etihad 07:45 Enzo Maresca on how Man City react to the defeat 17:50 Aston Villa 6-0 Fenerbahce reaction 22:45 LASK 3-6 Liverpool 25:50 Real Madrid's stunning comeback in Rome. Thursday 15th October EUROPA LEAGUE: Benfica v Celtic LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA CONFERENCE LEAGUE: Hearts v Nordsjælland - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 2 Saturday 17th October PREMIER LEAGUE: Brentford v Liverpool - LIVE ON 5 LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE: Manchester City v Ipswich - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA PREMIER LEAGUE: Newcastle v Aston Villa - LIVE ON 5 LIVE…

It’s a drama filled Champions League edition of the Football Daily podcast as Kelly Cates, Paul Robinson, Theo Walcott and Ian Dennis react to the big stories from Tuesday night’s matches. You will hear as it happened, real time reaction to the comments made by Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez – he launched a blistering attack on the club's hierarchy for not strengthening the squad following qualification for the Champions League. This comes after United lost to Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano – and they also get the latest reaction from manager Michael Carrick at his press conference. Elsewhere, it was a positive night for Arsenal, who beat Lille – and even Mikel Arteta makes a cameo appearance. And John Bennett joins the pod with news of more goals for Harry Kane at Bayern Munich. Timecodes: 01:00 – Man United debrief. 13:30 – Martinez comments discussion. 16:40 – Michael Carrick reaction to the Martinez comments. 24’17 – Arsenal section. 26’18 – Mikel Arteta interview. 28’30 – Other…

Mark Chapman is joined by Andros Townsend, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith. The panel are joined by a Manchester City fan to discuss the reaction to their win at Anfield in their first game since being found guilty of breaching the Premier League's financial regulations. After an impressive performance at the weekend, can Jordan Henderson help bring some control to Chelsea? We hear from Michael Carrick ahead of a potentially defining week for Manchester United and a Fulham fan as their winless start continues. And Tim Vickery joins the show to talk Corinthians appointing Clarence Seedorf and Brazilian air-con. TIMECODES: 01:29 - How should we react to Manchester City winning? 19:15 - Jordan Henderson's Chelsea breakthrough 26:20 - Arsenal's warm-down injuries 32:50 - Manchester United continue to struggle 44:43 - Should Fulham be panicking? 53:21 - Tim Vickery on Seedorf's return to Brazil

Rick Edwards, Luke Edwards and Clinton Morrison discuss the latest Premier League weekend. Manchester City's maintained their perfect start to the season on the pitch with a comfortable win at Anfield - but what does the future hold for them and the Premier League hold after they were found guilty of breaching financial regulations? After a toothless performance - will any of Liverpool's £100 million players come good? Oliver Glasner lost on his return to Selhurst Park, with Nottingham Forest losing 3-1 to Crystal Palace - including an extraordinary miss from Forest striker Liam Delap. Spurs are still winless, but a late equaliser at Old Trafford saw Manchester United booed off. Jordan Henderson rolled back the years for Chelsea, but should we be worried by Bournemouth's winless start? Ipswich struck late again to earn their third win already, but Fulham continue to struggle. And the panel argue over who the sexiest manager in the Premier League is.... Send your messages and voicenotes on WhatsApp to 08000…

In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard. They speak about last season at Arsenal, his qualities as a captain and reflects on Norway's journey at this summer's World Cup. They look at how Arsenal have already started this season, and whether they feel a different kind of pressure this time around. TIMECODES: 0’22 - Looking back on the last few months 0'50 - Lifting the Premier League trophy 2’35 - His role as captain 4'15 - Difficulties with injuries 9'20 - Reflecting on the World Cup 12’50 - Sharing experience with Max Dowman 13'45 - Narrative changing around Arsenal this season?

Conor McNamara once again joins Ian Dennis and John Murray for the Commentators' View ahead of a big weekend in the Premier League. With Manchester City travelling to Liverpool for the first time since the Premier League charges verdict, John goes through his approach ahead of commentating on the game. The team reflect on the international break, Ian recalls being pranked at Istanbul airport and can John go clear at the top of the table in Clash of the Commentators? TIMECODES 03:30 International break reflections 05:00 Ian's Greek adventures 09:00 How to approach commentating on Liverpool v Man City 22:00 A terrifying prank in Istanbul airport 28:30 Clash of the Commentators 33:30 Unintend Pub Name of the Week 35:30 Great Glossary of Football COMMENTARIES: This weekend SAT 1500 - Chelsea v Bournemouth - 5 Live SAT 1500 - Aston Villa v Brentford - Sports Extra SAT 1730 - Man Utd v Tottenham - 5 Live SUN 1200 - Motherwell v Celtic - Sports Extra 2 SUN 1400 - Hull v Everton - 5 Live SUN 1400 - Crystal Palace v…

BBC Sport's Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson speaks to Brighton & Hove Albion sporting director Mike Cave about the strategy behind the club's remarkable rise. From data-driven recruitment to profitable player trading, they explore how Brighton have established themselves in the Premier League and evolved into one of English football's smartest success stories. TIMECODES 0’34 - How much Brighton rely on data to sign players 4’00 - At what point does analytics crossover with normal scouting 8’30 - Brighton’s success with loan-to-buys 11’00 - How important is the manager to the whole process? 15’43 - How important are big player sales to Brighton? 17'17 - How far in advance to they plan for players leaving? 19’29 - Brighton now compared to 15 years ago 20'08 - Working within financial rules

John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball are joined by Conor McNamara to chat commentator life. Hear from Jordan Pickford & Thomas Tuchel. Catch archive commentary of Conor doing an England game as well as the guys favourite goals they’ve commentated on. And who will take the point in an England-themed Clash of the Commentators? Glossary suggestions and messages welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk 02:00 John is in Croatia! 04:55 Thomas Tuchel sunning himself! 09:20 Jordan Pickford on not being picked… 14:00 Hear Conor’s 2008 England comms! 17:25 Ali on WSL commentary… 19:40 Best goals commentated on? 25:50 Commentating as 11-year-olds… 34:20 What punishment should Man City get? 40:00 Clash of the Commentators, 48:30 Great Glossary of Football Commentary. 5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1700 Croatia v ENGLAND, Sun 1400 Spurs v London City Lionesses in WSL, Sun 1630 Man City v Arsenal in WSL, Tue 1945 ENGLAND v Czech Republic. Great Glossary of Football Commentary: DIVISION ONE 50p head…

In a very special interview, Sir Alex Ferguson speaks with Nina Warhurst for BBC Breakfast. They talk about his upbringing in Glasgow and making his debut for St Johnstone, the class of '92 and his recovery from a brain haemorrhage in 2018. 1’48 - The impact of his brain haemorrhage & return to Old Trafford in 2018 4’00 - His first cup final aged 13 & upbringing in Glasgow 5’50 - Making his debut for St Johnstone & nearly emigrating to Canada 7’22 - Placing trust in the class of ’92 11’50 - Being presented with his Scotland cap in 2021

In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere. They speak about his earlier years at Arsenal and what made him want to start coaching. Plus his relationship with Mikel Arteta and how Jack's own children are on their footballing journey. Timecodes: 02:45 Early years at Arsenal 05:50 Highlights 08:40 Start of coaching career 12:00 Relationship with Mikel Arteta 14:30 Jack's kids on their own football path

Kelly Somers is joined by football finance expert Kieran Maguire and BBC Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson as they answer listener questions following the news that the Premier League confirmed Manchester City were found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18. TIMECODES: 3’05 - Could Man City have to repay any prize money? 6’50 - Could HMRC investigate City for fraud or illegality? 7’53 - How would a points deduction work? 9’30 - Is it as simple as just relegating them to League Two? 10’05 - Could Man City Women’s be affected? 10’35 - How long would they be given to comply with EFL financial rules? 11’58 - If relegated to the Championship, could they loan players out for a season? 13’29 - Could there be a resolution before the end of this season? 14’45 - How could Man City overturn the charges? 17’10 - If City were fined, where would the money go? 17’56 - How many clubs will seek compensation? 19’30 - What is the most likely punishment?

Kelly Somers gets the latest on the huge breaking news story, that the Premier League confirmed that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18. Kelly breaks down a really damning statement from the Premier League and with her to do that is the BBC’s football issues correspondent Dale Johnson, football finance expert Kieran Maguire from the Price of Football podcast, as well as football correspondent John Murray and former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson. They also hear from former Manchester City chairman David Bernstein – who said the Premier League statement was “damning beyond belief” and also get a fans perspective. Manchester City also released their own statement today saying the club are “both disappointed and surprised by the opinion of the Premier League Commission” - they have until Friday to appeal.

In a special episode of The Football Interview, Julien Laurens speaks to PSG winger and Ballon d'Or contender Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The talk about his upbringing, the impact of his father and moving to Napoli and PSG. Plus, what would it mean to win the Ballon d'Or? You can also watch Julien Laurens' interview with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and his PSG teammate Ousmane Dembélé on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Football YouTube channel. TIMECODES 0’40 - His upbringing and first club 2’00 - The impact of his Father 3’20 - Has he always been a winger? 4’00 - Moving to Napoli & PSG 5’05 - What Luis Enrique has done for his career 5’38 - Becoming a Ballon D’or contender

Mark Chapman presents reaction to the news Manchester City have been found guilty of almost all of the 115 charges of breaching the Premier League's financial rules. He's joined by journalists Dale Johnson, Rory Smith, David Ornstein & Sam Lee to look at the significance of the news, what comes next and the possible fallout on other Premier League clubs and beyond. Football finance expert Stefan Borson also offers a unique insight into how we got here, and what may come next. Fans of Manchester City give their reaction, while we hear from supporters of Liverpool and Manchester United on what opposition clubs think of the news. And BBC business correspondent Sean Farrington talks through the repercussions of decision on the club and the Premier League. Timecodes: 0:33 What's happened today, and will Manchester City be shocked? 13:18 David Ornstein on breaking the news 34:00 Sam Lee joins to discuss the impact on City themselves 45:45 City fans share their perspective 57:41 How has football gotten into this…

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball have their weekly commentator catch-up. Ali gets richly rewarded at Bournemouth, Ian gets recognised as a famous footballer and John goes walkabout in Nottingham. Hear from Anthony Gordon ahead of England vs Spain in the UEFA Nations League. And who will surge ahead in Clash of the Commentators? Messages and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk 02:30 Meeting the England players, 05:10 Herr Chapman gets tipped off! 10:25 Does Ali get his cake and eat it? 12:50 John Southall goes Basil Fawlty, 18:10 5 Live commentaries this weekend, 19:20 Anthony Gordon ‘surprised’ to be subbed, 30:35 Awkward interviews… 36:00 Clash of the Commentators, 42:10 Unintended pub name of the week, 46:40 Great Glossary of Football Commentary. 5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Thu 1945 Portugal v WALES, Sat 1945 ENGLAND v Spain, Sun 1630 Chelsea v Arsenal in WSL, Tue 1945 Czech Republic v ENGLAND, Thu 1945 WALES v Norway. Great Glossary of Football…

In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Liverpool striker Alexander Isak.They speak about what Andoni Iraola brings to Liverpool, what he needs to score goals and what is deemed as success this season. They look back at his journey into football and what it was like playing for Graham Potter at the World Cup for Sweden. TIMECODES: 0’20 - What Iraola brings to Liverpool and what he asks of him 2’00 - What he needs to score goals and relationship with Cody Gakpo 2’58 - His experience getting into football 3’40 - His aspirations of playing the Premier League & La Liga 4’37 - The World Cup and working with Graham Potter 5’58 - What success looks like for Liverpool this season

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball catch up on life as football commentators. Hear from Thomas Tuchel after his England squad announcement, Ali’s raffle secret is revealed, and Ian’s ankles get exposed! Will Ian finally win a Clash of the Commentators? And which terms will be added to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? Messages and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk 01:00 Will John say Gerónimo Rulli? 05:30 Ali mesmerised by Merino, 08:00 Secrets from the golf raffle… 12:30 Dennis White Sox, 14:25 Thomas Tuchel talks to John, 23:30 The Nations League awaits! 27:15 5 Live commentaries this weekend, 27:50 What’s on the menu at Forest? 30:20 Man Utd misery returns, 36:00 Can we shake hands on the handshake debate? 43:40 Clash of the Commentators, 49:50 Great Glossary of Football Commentary. 5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1500 Brighton & Hove v Arsenal, Sat 1500 Newcastle v Hull City on Sports Extra 2, Sat 1730 Nottingham Forest v Coventry, Sun 1400…

In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Manchester City defender Rúben Dias. They discuss the transition into life under Enzo Maresca, after a decade of success with Pep Guardiola at the helm. They also get into how things have changed with Bernardo Silva and John Stones leaving over the summer. He reflects on the impact on his parents early on in his success to becoming one of the greatest central defenders in the world. Timecodes: 0’20 - What’s it like under Enzo Maresca? 1’25 - The changes in key players and his excitement for the future 4’05 - the best moment under Pep Guardiola 6’10 - Influence of his parents early on & Benfica academy 9’57 - Is he a deep thinker? 10’50 - How he enjoys his own time 11’45 - What can he achieve into his thirties?

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball discuss life as football commentators. From the handshake/handclasp debate to looking ahead to the Manchester derby. Will Ian’s losing streak in Clash of the Commentators continue? What will be the Unintended Pub Name of the Week, and which terms and phrases will be added to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? Messages and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk 01:15 Ian back from Portugal, 04:20 Handshakes or hand clasps? 09:00 Arsenal’s strong start continues, 11:05 How the weekend looks on 5 Live, 16:25 Will Enzo Maresca rotate? 19:45 Craziest local derbies… 26:15 Best terms for 5/6 goals? 32:40 Clash of the Commentators, 44:25 Unintended Pub Name of the Week, 49:30 Great Glossary of Football Commentary. 5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1500 Liverpool v Fulham, Sat 1500 Chelsea v Hull City on Sports Extra 2, Sat 1730 Spurs v Everton, Sun 1400 Coventry v Brighton & Hove, Sun 1630 Man Utd v Man City. Great Glossary of…

In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Brentford head coach Keith Andrews. They discuss how it was moving from Ireland to England as a 15-year-old to join Wolves' academy and how he could've potentially been a chef if he didn't make it as a footballer. He also talks about his journey into management, who has helped him and how far he can take Brentford. TIMECODES: 1’29 - What kind of a person is he? 2’20 - Could he have been a Gaelic footballer or a chef? 4’00 - Moving to Wolves aged 15 with Robbie Keane 6’40 - Why football is like snakes and ladders 7’50 - Becoming a coach and managers he’s learned from 10’30 - Getting the Brentford job & who he’s leaned on for help 13’00 - What next for Brentford?

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball discuss life as football commentators. From stadium sponsors and the new commentators’ view at Coventry, to their thoughts on deadline day transfers in the Premier League. Who will take top spot in Clash of the Commentators? Will we see a division one entry in the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? And there’s a new jingle… Messages and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk 01:00 John’s trip to Salford, 02:30 Stadium sponsors, 05:10 Ian’s trip to Coventry, 12:00 Will the Spurs malaise continue? 17:10 Enzo Fernandez lacking respect? 20:35 Are Arsenal now short up front? 21:55 Will Ian get stuck in Porto again? 25:40 Commentators on the buses… 32:30 Clash of the Commentators, 38:45 Unintended pub name of the week, 41:30 Great Glossary of Football Commentary. 5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1500 Nottingham Forest v Spurs, Sat 1500 Man City v Coventry City on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Hull City v Aston Villa, Sun 1400 Everton v…

In a special episode of The Football Interview, singer-songwriter and Coventry City fan Tom Grennan sits down with Frank Lampard ahead of the club's first home Premier League match in more than 25 years. They reflect on a memorable season that saw Coventry secure automatic promotion and discuss whether they will need to prove the doubters wrong this season, as well as how they must adapt their game to compete at the highest level. TIMECODES 01’00 - When Frank Lampard took the Coventry job 2’35 - How did automatic promotion feel? 4’52 - Does he have to prove the doubters wrong? 6’10 - How different will Coventry’s football adapt in the Premier League? 7’34 - Who out of his former teammates would he put in his Coventry team? 8’20 - What does he deem a success for Coventry?

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball discuss life as football commentators. How are they coping with VAR in their ears? Are they going for ‘Sávio’ or ‘Savinho’? John’s made it into the Beano. And is it time to scrap the UEFA Champions League draw? All that and round two of Clash of the Commentators, plus will we see a division one entry in the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? Messages and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk 02:20 John’s lump in his throat at Newcastle, 08:00 5 Live commentaries this weekend, 13:20 Sávio or Savinho? 15:00 How are they coping with VAR in their ears? 19:00 What’s a ‘Viduka’ and TCV helps you pass! 23:10 John’s in the Beano! 26:00 Bodø/Glimt back in the Champions League! 28:25 Should the UCL draw be scrapped? 31:30 Will Ian power-up in Clash of the Commentators? 40:05 Great Glossary of Football Commentary. 5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1500 Coventry v Hull, Sat 1500 Bournemouth v Everton on Sports Extra 2, Sat 1730 Spurs v…

This week, former Manchester United, Sheffield United and Portsmouth striker Danny Webber submits three stories from his football career. Did Webber really install security cameras and fingerprint entry access to join an exclusive Sheffield United dressing room society? Did former Chelsea manager Avram Grant nickname him "World Wide Webber" after being impressed by his football knowledge? Or did Neil Warnock leave a voicemail pleading with him to ignore his reputation and sign for Sheffield United? Armed with photographs, football knowledge and plenty of suspicion, Karel and Anita investigate every claim before Webber returns to reveal the truth. Karel Prince: Lie Detector is presented by Karel Prince and Anita Abayomi and is a Sport Social Studios production for BBC Sounds. Credits Series Producer: Matt Tasker Technical Producer: Tom Hinckley Executive Producer: Jim Salveson Photography: Tom Barker Artwork: James Mobbs Original Theme Music: WIZZFX Commissioning Executive for BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant…

In the first episode of The Football Interview for the 2026/27 Premier League season, Kelly Somers speaks to Tottenham midfielder James Maddison. They discuss how he's dealt with being on the sidelines for the last 12 months after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament, the impact it's had and how he expects Spurs to push on this season under Roberto De Zerbi. TIMECODES: 0’25 – Reflecting on the last 12 months & how his kids have given him a sense of purpose. 3’30 – The toughest moment of last 12 months. 5’20 – His YouTube channel & documenting his rebab. 7’30 – How he felt missing out when Spurs weren’t playing well. 9’25 – What has changed with De Zerbi? 10’28 – Why will this season be different? 11’50 – What do people get wrong about him?

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball are back for series three of The Commentators' View. John and Ian relive their experience of getting into the World Cup final and Chris Sutton's clash with the Spanish commentators. Ali reflects on coming off the back of a week of commentating on athletics for the first time and they look ahead to a new Premier League season. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk. TIMECODES 1’50 - Ali commentating on Athletics for the first time 4’10 - The Open 5’50 - John & Ali’s antics getting into the World Cup Final 9’18 - Chris Sutton’s clash with the Spanish commentators 10’15 - listener correspondence 14’50 - John’s gift from a Mexican Commentator 18’44 - Looking ahead to the first Premier League weekend 21’39 - Tributes to Kevin Keegan 30’22 - Could Man City & Liverpool transition pave the way for Man Utd to finish second? 35’02 - Clash of the Commentators 41’23 - Great glossary 5 Live / BBC Sounds Commentaries: Sat…