PSG are through to the Champions League knockouts. Peter Rutzler was in Germany to watch the French side join Borussia Dortmund in the R16 - but will teams fear the french side? Newcastle are left to rue what might have been. George Caulkin reflects on the rollercoaster group stage in Tyneside. The pressure cranks up on Xavi after another Barcelona loss. Pol Ballus tells us about the tricky pre match preparations for the Barca boss. Host: Michael Bailey Producer: Mike Zimmermann and Abi Paterson...
Dec 14, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Manchester United are out of Europe. Mark Critchley was at Old Trafford to watch a lacklustre United limp out of the Champions League. Newcastle and AC Milan sweat over yet more fitness issues. Chris Waugh and James Horncastle preview this key match up in Group F. And we have the latest on the Turkish top-flight suspension. Nick Miller has been following the story and brings us up to date. Host: Michael Bailey Producer: Mike Zimmermann and Abi Paterson Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn mo...
Dec 13, 2023•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s win or bust for Manchester United against Bayern Munich. Carl Anka tells us what the English team need to remain in Europe. Arsenal ready the kids for PSV. Jordan Campbell tells us why an Arsenal record may be broken tonight. Plus we reflect on Barcelona’s La Liga woes. After losing 4-2 at home to surprise league leaders Girona, Pol Ballus runs the rule over what's going wrong for the Catalan giants. Host: Tim Spiers Producer: Mike Zimmermann and Abi Paterson Executive Producer: Iain Macint...
Dec 12, 2023•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast More woe for Manchester United. Mark Critchley reflects on the 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth. Do Chelsea really need to spend more money? Liam Twomey on Pochettino trying to find solutions. How on earth did Bayern Munich lose 5-1? Raphael Honigstein talks about Bayern’s issues that led to such a big loss. And a significant WSL title result. Jessy Parker Humphreys reacts to Arsenal’s huge win against Chelsea. Host: Tim Spiers Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more abo...
Dec 11, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 10pt penalty - but Everton out of the bottom 3. Patrick Boyland was at Goodison Park for an emotional night. Newcastle left Goodison bruised. Chris Waugh talks about fatigues and injuries… It’s Spurs next, who lose after leading… again. Tim Spiers on Tottenham’s shaky form. And we preview Man City’s conquerors Aston Villa welcoming Arsenal. Art de Roche looks ahead to Unai Emery facing his old club. Host: Adam Leventhal Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more abou...
Dec 08, 2023•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast How serious is Manchester City's wobble? Sam Lee watched the title holders continue their winless streak at Villa Park. How did Aston Villa defy expectation to defeat the Champions? Jacob Tanswell brings the other side of the coin as the Villains won their 14th consecutive home game. Have Manchester United turned a corner… again? Laurie Whitwell looks back on how Erik ten Hag's big calls came off against Chelsea. Is that it for Steve Cooper at Forest? Nick Miller was at Craven Cottage to see wha...
Dec 07, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Declan Rice rescues Arsenal in a thrilling fightback against Luton. James McNicholas was at Kenilworth Road as the Gunners remained composed in the chaos. Manchester United get ready to face Chelsea amid questions over Eric ten Hag's management style. Laurie Whitwell was one of the journalists allowed at the pre match press conference as club-media relations sour. Team GB fail to qualify for the Olympics despite a 6-0 win for England. Charlotte Harpur watched the heartbreak in Hampden. Host: Tim...
Dec 06, 2023•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Could Newcastle really sign David de Gea? Is Wilder set for a wild Premier League return? David Ornstein has the latest. Will Manchester City players be charged by the FA? Oli Kay thinks only the club will be fined. And what’s at stake for the Lionesses as they reach Olympics crunch time? Charlotte Harpur is in Edinburgh for the match. Host: Michael Bailey Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 05, 2023•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Man City drop points again in a classic with Spurs. Sam Lee and Charlie Eccleshare react from the Etihad. Liverpool edge Fulham in a thriller. James Pearce was at Anfield for the late drama. Joao Felix downs his parent club with the winner for Barcelona. Dermot Corrigan believes this was crucial for Barca’s title hopes. And Inter win big in Naples. James Horncastle on the Nerazzurri's chase for their 20th Scudetto. Host: Tim Spiers Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Lea...
Dec 04, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Who got the toughest group? Dermot Corrigan and James Horncastle react to Spain and Italy landing in the “Group of Death”. Have England got another lucky draw? Tim Spiers thinks the Three Lions got a very favorable draw. Can hosts Germany get some early momentum? Raphael Honigstein previews the host’s draw and lead-up. Plus, Matt Slater was in Hamburg for the draw! Host: Michael Bailey Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Dec 02, 2023•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Four Premier League sides advance in Europe - with Liverpool leading the way. James Pearce was at Anfield. We gear up for a big weekend in the Premier League - which includes Pep v Postecoglou. Tim Spiers previews the big matchup. And we preview some other big European games in Germany, Spain and Italy. Dermot Corrgian on Barcelona-Atletico Madrid, Seb Stafford-Bloor on Bayer Leverkusen-Borussia Dortmund, and James Horncastle on Napoli-Inter Milan. Host: Adam Leventhal Producer: Mike Zimmermann ...
Dec 01, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Onana errors leave United on the brink. Dan Sheldon was in Istanbul as United's draw with Galatasaray meant their Champions League fate is out of their hands. Arsenal through as they hit six against Lens. Jordan Campbell watched the Gunners click into gear. Have Real Madrid already lined up their next manager? Felipe Cardenas reacts to reports that Lionel Scaloni will step down as Argentina manager after Copa America. Presenter: Michael Bailey Producers: Abi Paterson and Mike Zimmermann Exec Pro...
Nov 30, 2023•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Newcastle have their hearts broken in Paris. Jacob Whitehead looks back on a controversial decision to award PSG a penalty and what it means for Newcastle's hopes of progression in the Champions League. An Englishman helps Dortmund through to the knockout stages. Seb Stafford Bloor tells us about Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, the youngster among the goals for the German side. Can Manchester United save their Champions League campaign tonight? Dan Sheldon is in Istanbul ahead of United's crucial tie again...
Nov 29, 2023•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Is Newcastle's Champions League adventure set to end in Paris? Jacob Whitehead is in the French capital to preview PSG v Newcastle. How much pressure is Xavi under at Barcelona? The Catalan club face Porto in the Champions League, needing a win to get themselves back on track ahead of a tricky run of fixtures. Laia Cervello Herrero has the latest. Plus we round up what happened in the Premier League and La Liga on Monday night. Presenter: Michael Bailey Producers: Abi Paterson and Michael Bailey...
Nov 28, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Manchester United chase down the top five. Carl Anka was at Goodison Park for a chaotic atmosphere. What happened in the Derby d’Italia? James Horncastle on how the Juve-Inter result is good for the Serie A title race. And we pay tribute to Terry Venables. Michael Cox reflects on the legacy Venables leaves behind. Host: Tim Spiers Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 27, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Can Liverpool knock City off their perch? James Pearce previews the clash between the top two in the Premier League Who will win the Derby d'Italia? James Horncastle explains why Juventus v Inter is the bitterest rivalry in Serie A What's the mood at Everton ahead of their first game post the ten point deduction? Patrick Boyland tells us what to expect at Goodison when the Toffees face Manchester United Host: Adam Leventhal Producer: Abi Paterson Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh and Ben Green ...
Nov 24, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today… What sparked those troubling scenes at the Maracana? Are the World Cup winners set to lose their head coach? Jack Lang talks about the fallout from Brazil vs. Argentina in Rio. Barcelona and Lyon were in action in the Women’s Champions League. And will it come good for Mason Mount at Manchester United? Oil Kay on the midfielder’s rough start at Old Trafford. Host: Michael Bailey Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Nov 23, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are Messi and Ronaldo really set for one last dance? With Saudi Arabia saying one thing and Inter Miami saying another, Alexander Abnos takes us through what we know so far about this potential fixture. Why has a plan to ban related-club loans in January failed? David Ornstein has the details on the Premier League's attempt to stop related party loans in January. How did that clash between Brazil and Argentina go? Felipe Cardenas watched on as trouble off the pitch overshadowed events on it. Hos...
Nov 22, 2023•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast As Italy draw 0-0 with Ukraine to book their place in Euro 2024, James Horncastle assesses their credentials as they look to retain their crown in Germany next year. Injuries for PSG and Barcelona starlets Warren Zaire Emery and Gavi tarnish their international breaks. Peter Rutzler tells us what that means for the French side. As Brazil and Argentina prepare to face off in the World Cup Qualifiers tonight, Copa America has announced its opening and closing venues for next year's tournament. Fel...
Nov 21, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today… How can Everton be saved? Matt Slater talks about the financial future of the Toffees. Records are smashed in the Euros qualifiers… And who won the Manchester derby in the WSL? Carl Anka was at Old Trafford for the record setting crowd. Host: Tim Spiers Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 20, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Adam Leventhal presents a breaking news edition of The Daily Football Briefing, reacting to the development that Everton have been hit by the biggest sporting sanction in Premier League history of a 10 point deduction which comes into force with immediate effect. The Athletic’s Senior Football News Reporter Matt Slater joins us to explain more. Host: Adam Leventhal Producer: Charlie Jones Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 17, 2023•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast With 12 teams now booked at Euro 2024 - We assess Spain’s credentials. Dermot Corrigan on if Spain can challenge for the Euro 2024 trophy. There’s England boss Gareth Southgate on pay equality. Roshane Thomas was at Southgate’s press conference. As Mo Salah scores four, we talk international records. Michael Cox details why we’re seeing so many goal-scoring records. Host: Adam Leventhal Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Nov 17, 2023•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast What do the latest changes mean for Manchester United? Adam Crafton has all the details on the departure of CEO Richard Arnold How did Chelsea do, now they know Emma Hayes is US-bound? Abi Paterson watched the controversial Champions League match between Chelsea and Real Madrid Is it the end of the line for a true football fairytale? As Union Berlin reluctantly part ways with Urs Fischer, Stu James explains why this was not an easy decision. Host: Michael Bailey Producers: Mike Zimmermann and Ab...
Nov 16, 2023•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Why is Emma Hayes off to the USA? Meg Linehan explains why this move to the USWNT makes sense for the Chelsea manager How much does it cost to win the treble? Mark Critchley has been crunching Man City's numbers Is Xabi Alonso proving the real deal with Bayer Leverkusen? Thom Harris tells us all about the Spaniard's brilliant start to Bundesliga management Host: Michael Bailey Producers: Mike Zimmermann and Abi Paterson Exec Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Nov 15, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Has Mauricio Pochettino turned it around at Chelsea? After successive impressive results the Argentine has endeared himself to the Chelsea supporters as Simon Johnson explains Are the Italian champions about to sack their manager? James Horncastle has the latest on Napoli's stuttered start to the season What’s going wrong at Barcelona? As Xavi says, the team are in a "rough patch". Pol Ballus looks at why that is the case. Host: Tim Spiers Producer: Abi Paterson and Mike Zimmermann Exec Prod: Ia...
Nov 14, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Will the real Chelsea please stand up? Liam Twomey was at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea’s wild 4-4 draw against City. Which Bundesliga record has Harry Kane broken now? Seb Stafford-Bloor tells us how Harry Kane has passed Robert Lewandowski in the history books. And why did Kylian Mbappe score a hat-trick, but not win favour from his manager? Peter Rutzler on the friction between Mbappe and Luis Enrique. Host: Michael Bailey Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more ...
Nov 13, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today… Liverpool slip up in Europe. Gregg Evans was in Toulouse for Liverpool’s 3-2 shock defeat. Can Chelsea follow up their Tottenham win against Man City? Liam Twomey talks about Chelsea’s mindset as they get ready to host the defending champions. And what now for Raheem Sterling & England? Tim Spiers tells us the reasons behind Gareth Southgate’s squad selection. Host: Adam Leventhal Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Nov 10, 2023•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast How bad will it get for Manchester United, as they collapse in Copenhagen? Carl Anka watched on as Manchester United fell to yet another defeat. Do Arsenal no longer need strikers? With both Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus out, Arsenal showed that they have players they can call on as James McNicholas explains. How are the Premier League hoping to change the rules for this January’s transfer window? David Ornstein has the details on a potential change in the rules. Host: Michael Bailey Producers...
Nov 09, 2023•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Who has made the Champions League knockout stages with two games to spare? The holders did the job on Tuesday night, Sam Lee tells us what that means for the rest of City's group stage matches. Why do Atletico Madrid fans have more than six reasons to smile? Dermot Corrigan looks at the state of play at Atletico de Madrid. What does Dortmund's victory over Newcastle mean for both teams? Chris Waugh takes positives from the night's results and Seb Stafford Bloor praises Dortmund's bounce back fro...
Nov 08, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today… Chelsea end Spurs’ unbeaten start to the season. Liam Twomey talks about Chelsea’s best result, but worst performance, of the season. Tim Spiers also joins from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to reflect on the chaotic match. Plus a look at who can make it through to the knockout stages of the Champions League, and who’s on the brink. James Horncastle previews the PSG-Milan match. Host: Abi Paterson Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. V...
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