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Steve Crossman is joined by Julien Laurens, Guillem Balague and James Horncastle to focus in on some of the top performing number 9s in the Champions League this week.

Do the performances of Senny Mayulu and Goncalo Ramos in PSG’s win over Barcelona showcase the club’s continuing conveyor belt of talent?

Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen scored to see his team beat Liverpool; why hasn’t he been the transfer target of other major European...

“If you kick someone in the face, I guess it’s a penalty” – that’s Erling Haaland’s view on the late penalty that denied Manchester City a win in Monaco. Mark Chapman is joined by Matt Upson, Chris Sutton, and Conor McNamara for reaction to that and the rest of the night’s action in the Champions League.

Eddie Howe assesses Newcastle’s 4-0 win away at Union Saint-Gilloise and we hear from Mikel Arteta after Arsenal made it two wins...

Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Phil Brown talk Chris Wilder & Steve Cotterill. They chat on-pitch team talks with Phil up to his old tricks at Peterborough Sports in the National League North. What about Wilder’s wild moment as he was sent off vs Southampton? Cotterill returns to the EFL’s bottom club Cheltenham, and our Ultimate All-Time EFL XI is complete but if you can improve it, send your suggestions to us on WhatsApp to 0...

Kelly Cates presents reaction to Liverpool's 1-0 loss to Galatasaray in the Champions League. Andros Townsend, Pat Nevin and 5 Live commentator Ian Dennis reflect on the match and on Liverpool's problems going forward, before we hear from Liverpool manager Arne Slot.

We also hear from former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson who watched Chelsea beat Jose Mourinho's Benfica at Stamford Bridge.

Spurs came back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 ...

Steve Crossman is with Chris Sutton, Steph Houghton and The Observer’s Rory Smith. They discuss Arsenal showing their mentality and credentials. Hear from Arne Slot ahead of Liverpool’s trip to Galatasaray, catch Wayne Rooney’s take on Manchester United, and Steph has her say on Sunderland’s strong start.

02:30 Arsenal show their credentials? 09:45 Arne Slot ahead of Galatasaray 22:40 Can Crystal Palace do a Leicester? 30:15 Will Gl...

Arsenal leave it late to beat Newcastle & Ruben Amorim retains Man Utd support. Rick Edwards is joined by David James and Jonathan Northcroft from The Sunday Times. Also hear from Amorim after Manchester United’s defeat at Brentford, and get the thoughts of The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards after Newcastle-Arsenal. Plus the rest of the main Premier League talking points.

01:45 ‘Massive’ late winner for Arsenal at Newcastle 04:00 Shou...

AFC Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola sits down with Kelly Somers to talk about falling in love with football and growing up in the Basque region of Spain. From playing with Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso at school, learning from Marcelo Bielsa and moving to New York, it’s been quite a journey to the English south coast for the former Athletic Club man. He also discusses his life away from the pitch, switching off from football and the ...

Golf correspondent Iain Carter & commentator Kat Downes join John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball from the Ryder Cup. They talk about John’s travel trevails and his unexpected personal shopping experience. Why will commentating at this Ryder Cup be different? Who will we raise a glass to after Clash of the Commentators? And more suggestions for the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. Get your suggestions in with WhatsApp voiceno...

Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Rafa Honigstein on this episode of the Euro Leagues.

The team reflect on Ousmane Dembele beating Lamine Yamal to the Ballon d'Or, Aitana Bonmati controversially taking home the women's award, and what the current state of the competition is in the world of football.

Is Diego Simeone at risk at Atletico Madrid, and will we be seeing a different Jose as Mourinho returns to...

Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Tommy Smith debate EFL matters including what should happen after Blackburn-Ipswich was abandoned, and should the play-offs be expanded to six teams? Also Middlesbrough flying under Rob Edwards, Cheltenham sack Michael Flynn, and will there be a new addition into the 72+ Ultimate All-Time EFL XI? Oh and EFL footballers as chocolate bars… send your suggestions to us on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.

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Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie remember the former Liverpool manager Matt Beard who has died at the age of 47. Natasha Dowie who played under Beard with Liverpool, Charlton Athletic and Boston Breakers tells us about ‘Beardy’ and her experiences with him which started at the age of 17 when she joined Charlton Athletic.

Tash followed Matt to Boston Breakers and Liverpool where she finished her career and talks to us about h...

Manchester City’s worst start in 19 years and Graham Potter’s under threat at West Ham. Mark Chapman is joined by Joe Hart, Chris Sutton and The Observer football correspondent Rory Smith. They also tap into Arsenal and hear from a West Ham fan. Plus, Chappers is carrying an injury and Rory shares his ice cream recommendations.

03:30 Did Man City go too defensive? 11:50 Are Man City lacking strength in depth? 16:10 Is Man City’s bad...

Gabriel Martinelli levels late on as Arsenal draw with Manchester City. Hear from him as Rick Edwards, Clinton Morrison and The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards chew the fat. Also catch up with Graham Potter as West Ham eye up managerial replacements. Wolves’ howling run continues, Watkins remains goalless and who wins the Ballon d’Or on Monday night?

03:50 VAR for Mateta’s corner flag kick? 05:25 Arsenal level late on vs Man City 11:40 Sho...

Conor McNamara joins John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball to talk football, travel & language. They reflect on their European adventures in the UEFA Champions League and look ahead to the Premier League weekend. Will Ali’s losing run end in Clash of the Commentators? There’s a ‘root and branch’ reform of the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. And the unintended pub names start rolling in! Get your suggestions in with WhatsApp v...

Mark Chapman has reaction as Barcelona beat Newcastle 2-1 and Manchester City had a 2-0 victory over Napoli in the Champions League. Former Newcastle midfielder Isaac Hayden, former Premier League striker Dion Dublin, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague and John Murray talk Marcus Rashford shining for Barcelona with two brilliant goals.

Hear from manager Hansi Flick on Rashford and Eddie Howe on where Newcastle needed to be be...

Alistair Bruce-Ball has reaction as Liverpool beat Atletico & Chelsea lose in Munich. Mark Schwarzer, Pat Nevin, Ian Dennis and Maz Farookhi join Ali after full-time.

Liverpool leave it late once again, this time against Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid. Arne Slot’s side had surrendered a 2-0 lead before captain Virgil van Dijk headed in a 92nd minute winner. Hear from the Liverpool boss.

Chelsea, meanwhile, struggled against a Ha...

Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Lyle Taylor talk EFL as Sheff Utd re-appoint Chris Wilder. Hear from the man himself, and did Ruben Selles deserve to go so soon? Also on the agenda, the EFL’s best beards, THAT John Mousinho / Will Still handshake and will Lee Trundle make it into the 72+ Ultimate All-Time EFL XI? Remember to send your suggestions and messages to us on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.

01:00 Lyle Taylor the hat-trick hero! 0...

Steve Crossman is joined by Conor McNamara and Chris Sutton to reflect on Spurs’ 1-0 win over Villarreal in their Champions League return. 

The Independent’s Miguel Delaney gives his take on Thomas Frank’s first game in the competition, a solid Spurs defensive display, and the costly mistake from Villarreal keeper Luiz Junior - plus we hear directly from Frank. 

Paul Robinson and Alistair Bruce-Ball report from Bilbao as Gabriel Mart...

Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Shay Given on a Monday Night Club episode which features former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes as a guest.

He discusses the pressure on manager Ruben Amorim after an underwhelming start to the season. Then, Dean Smith joins to talk about his old club Aston Villa struggling and his current MLS side Charlotte FC flying high.

The show also covers Noni Madueke's form at Ar...