The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Jimbo is joined in the studio by Duncan Alexander, Benji Lanyado and Matt Davies-Adams after a Premier League midweek and ahead of FA Cup 5th round weekend.

Liverpool extend their lead at the top of the table to 13 points with a routine win over Newcastle. What records are in sight for Salah and the Reds?

The most impressive display of the week comes from Crystal Palace who hammer Villa 4-1, leaving our panel purring over the performance of Adam Wharton. And asking if Robin Olsen should have let children use his goal at half-time.

Manchester United claim most of the headlines off the pitch this week with INEOS making big cuts to the staff and the canteen.

And we ask could we be about to see a brand new name on the FA Cup trophy in May?

Plus the most handsome player in the Premier League and the invention of points.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle (03.45)

• PART 1b: Forest 0-0 Arsenal (11.45) 

• PART 2: Wins for Palace, City and Chelsea (18.00) 

• PART 3a: The rest of the midweek action (33.00)

• PART 3b: Man United’s transformation plan (39.00)

• PART 4: FA Cup 5th round preview (43.00)

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Jimbo’s got Julien Laurens, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Rory Smith and Pol Ballús alongside him for all the latest continental chatter.

Friday afternoon’s Champions League draw presented some fascinating match-ups including Real v Atleti, Bayern v Bayer and PSG v Liverpool. We’ve got a closer look at all those ties with the round of 16 looming…

In La Liga, it was a rare weekend where all three title challengers registered three fairly comfortable wins! It leaves Barca and Real locked on 54 points at the top, with Atleti just a point behind.

Over in France there was plenty of drama on and off the pitch - with cowboy hats, calls of corruption and meltdowns caught on CCTV. But away from all that, the table shows that PSG have extended their lead at the top to 13 points after their 3-2 victory at Lyon.

Speaking of corruption - Slovenian ref Slavko Vincic was parachuted in to referee the Istanbul derby after a season marred by controversial officiating and allegations of foulplay. It was a rather eventful evening as Galatasaray said they would "initiate criminal proceedings" against Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho after claiming he made "racist statements" following the teams' 0-0 draw.

For a closer look at Serie A we’re joined by Sky Italia’s Filippo Benincampi - as Cesc’s Como got the better of Conte’s Napoli to cost them top spot, Inter taking full advantage with their 1-0 win over Genoa.

And in the Bundesliga, there were finally signs of life for Dortmund as Niko Kovac picked up his first league win courtesy of a four-goal haul from Serhou Guirassy, aided by super sub and Chelsea loanee Carney Chukwuemeka.

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Moments of the weekend and Champions League round of 16 teases (00.40)

• PART 2: La Liga review - the big three all win while Antony sees red (07.15)

• PART 3: Ligue 1 review - chaos off and on the pitch for Lyon v PSG and Auxerre v Marseille (19.00)

• PART 4: Galatasaray 0-0 Fenerbahce fallout (35.00)

• PART 5: Serie A review - Napoli feel the pressure, plus could Gasperini and Atalanta’s love affair be coming to an end? (43.25)

• PART 5: Bundesliga review - Dortmund finally show signs of life with Bayer v Bayern on the horizon (57.00)

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Jimbo has Daniel Storey, JJ Bull and Adrian Clarke for company after a pivotal weekend in the Premier League season.

Liverpool make light work of Man City at the Etihad, going 11 points clear at the top of the table. With 7 of their 11 remaining fixtures at Anfield, Liverpool will surely be worthy champions. But is City’s place in the top 4 or 5 under threat?

Arsenal are beaten at the Emirates by Graham Potter’s West Ham. Next up, as part of a full midweek programme, a trip to a Forest side beaten 4-3 at Newcastle on Sunday.

The bottom three all lose at home, each conceding 4 goals. It’s looking pretty bleak for any hopes of a relegation fight - has van Nistelrooy given up hope?

Plus an Edwards-inspired Burnley, a Jackson-deficient Chelsea and Amorim’s refusal to paper over cracks.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Man City 0-2 Liverpool with James Pearce (04.30)

• PART 2a: Arsenal 0-1 West Ham (19.00) 

• PART 2b: Newcastle 4-3 Nottingham Forest (24.00) 

• PART 3a: Bigging up Burnley and the latest from Pittodrie (32.00)

• PART 3b: Bournemouth 0-1 Wolves & Southampton 0-4 Brighton (37.00)

• PART 3c: Aston Villa 2-1 Chelsea (40.00)

• PART 3d: The rest of the Premier League weekend (46.00)

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Jimbo welcomes Charlie Eccleshare, Tom Williams and Liam Tharme into the studio after the conclusion of the Champions League knock-out play-offs.

Man City are taken apart by a Kylian Mbappé hat-trick at the Bernabeu. The chase for Champions League qualification resumes with the visit of Liverpool at the Etihad on Sunday.

Liverpool draw 2-2 on a Wednesday night again, this time at Villa Park. James Pearce reviews that game and looks ahead to a game with previously the Reds’ fiercest rivals for silverware.

Elsewhere in the Champions League, it was a disastrous week for Serie A with four Italian clubs in the competition becoming just one and some generational head losses.

Plus a defence of Brendan Rodgers, the first goal at Bramley-Moore Dock and what Tottenham want everyone to call them.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Champions League headlines (02.30)

• PART 2a: Real Madrid 3-1 Man City (05.30)

• PART 2b: PSG smash Brest and Bayern break Celtic hearts (19.00) 

• PART 2c: A miserable week for Serie A (25.00)

• PART 3a: Aston Villa 2-2 Liverpool with James Pearce (33.00)

• PART 3b: Man City v Liverpool & Arsenal v West Ham previewed (38.00)

• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (48.00)

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Jimbo’s joined by Julien Laurens, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballús and Michael Cox for your weekly dose of European action.

We begin with the big F-bomb controversy which has taken La Liga by storm, Nabil Bentaleb’s dream return to action for Lille - and a look ahead to the all-important Champions League Knockout Round Play-off second legs, with Real v Man City topping the midweek billing. 

Elsewhere in Spain, the costly red cards for Bellingham and Barrios meant Real and Atleti left the door wide open for Barcelona who faced Rayo Vallecano on Monday night (after we’d recorded) - and it turns out that Antony fella is actually quite good - after making in three goals in three games at new home Betis… 

Over in Germany, it looks like Bayern Munich have one hand on the Bundesliga title after their goalless draw with closest rivals Bayer Leverkusen means the gap at the top of the table stays at eight points. Elsewhere the domestic misery continues to pile on Borussia Dortmund, beaten 2-0 by Bochum and sitting 11th in the league. 

In Italy, Juventus continued their surge up the Serie A table with a 1-0 win over Inter in the Derby d'Italia. It means Simone Inzaghi’s side missed the chance to go top after leaders Napoli had fallen to their third consecutive draw, held 2-2 by Lazio. 

And in Ligue 1, Fabian Ruiz bagged the only goal against Toulouse as PSG maintained their 10-point lead at the top of the table while Mika Biereth continued his remarkable start to life in Monaco with his second hat-trick in as many home games in their 7-1 thrashing of Nantes.

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moments of the weekend, profanity & Champions League teases (00.45)

• PART 2: La Liga review - Real and Atleti drop points to open door for Barca (16.00)

• PART 3: Bundesliga review - Top two stalemate hands title advantage to Kompany’s side (26.52)

• PART 4: Serie A review - Juve mounting top four charge as Napoli draw three in a row (41.45)

• PART 5: Ligue 1 review - Bentaleb’s fairytale goal as Strasbourg fly high (50.45)

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Jimbo welcomes Tim Spiers, Colin Millar and Adrian Clarke into the pod after an eyebrow-raising weekend in the Premier League.

Liverpool make it past Wolves to stay 7 points clear but it’s a very edgy finish at Anfield. Are nerves setting in with the finishing line in sight and with trips to Villa and Man City to come this week?

City themselves recover from defeat to Real Madrid to thrash Newcastle 4-0. Pol Ballus tries to give Pep and his players cause for optimism ahead of the trip to the Bernabeu.

Arsenal stay in touch with Liverpool after makeshift Mikel Merino comes good up front at Leicester. But Chelsea are embarrassed 3-0 at Brighton. How much will they miss Nicolas Jackson?

Plus the fabulous Fulham, Man United lose again and the bleak 3 months that awaits West Ham.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Learnings this weekend (02.30)

• PART 2a: Tottenham 1-0 Man United with Jay Harris (06.30)

• PART 2b: Liverpool 2-1 Wolves (15.30) 

• PART 2c: Aston Villa 1-1 Ipswich (20.30)

• PART 3a: Man City thrash Newcastle, next up Real with Pol Ballus (27.00)

• PART 3b: Leicester 0-2 Arsenal (38.00)

• PART 3c: Fulham 2-1 Nottingham Forest (41.00)

• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (46.00)

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Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Alex Aljoe after a midweek packed full of late drama.

Real Madrid complete a late comeback at the Etihad to take a 3-2 lead to the Bernabeu next week in the Champions League. Was it a result that broke Man City once and for all?

The last ever derby at Goodison saw James Tarkowski hammer in a last-gasp equaliser for Everton against Liverpool. Patrick Boyland tells us about an emotional and heated night on Merseyside.

The Premier League weekend gives us Newcastle’s trip to City, Leicester versus injury-hit Arsenal and the least Super Sunday Spurs v Man Utd clash ever.

Plus Jason Tindall, Joao Felix, and freezing cold sailing trips.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Man City 2-3 Real Madrid (03.00)

• PART 2: Elsewhere in the Champions League (16.00)

• PART 3: Everton 2-2 Liverpool with Paddy Boyland (25.00) 

• PART 4a: On This Day - Gunners Blades replay (34.00)

• PART 4b: Spurs v Man United - not so super (37.00)

• PART 4c: Leicester v Arsenal preview (41.00)

• PART 4d: Brighton v Chelsea preview (43.00)

• PART 4e: The rest of the Premier League weekend (46.00)

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Jimbo’s got Pol Ballús, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Julien Laurens and Rory Smith alongside him as the Champions League Knockout Round Play-offs get underway. 

We start with a look at some of the big ties across Tuesday and Wednesday including the small matter of Manchester City v Real Madrid - for the fourth season in a row in Europe! Elsewhere, there’s the all-French affair between Brest and PSG, Celtic host Bayern Munich and Feyenoord v Milan just got a bit more interesting following the dismissal of Brian Priske…  

Domestically, in Spain the La Liga title race is the gift that keeps on giving with just two points separating Real, Atleti and Barcelona at the top of the table. That’s after Carlo Ancelotti’s side were held in a 1-1 draw by their Madrid rivals, allowing Barca to close the gap with a 4-1 victory over Sevilla. 

Over in Italy, it was a big Monday night in Milan as the Champions closed the gap to leaders Napoli to just one point after a 2-1 win over Fiorentina… just four nights after they’d played in Bergamot and la Viola had won 3-0 in a match that was rescheduled after the collapse of midfielder Edoardo Bove back in December. Napoli’s lead at the top stands at one point as they were held by Udinese. 

In France, PSG continued their imperious Ligue 1 form with a 4-1 victory over Monaco, which included a first goal for the club for a certain Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Distant chasers Marseille and Nice both registered wins of their own to keep up their Champions League charge in what’s a very competitive chase for a top three spot. 

And in the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich prepared for their trip to Glasgow with a 3-0 win over Werder Bremen, stretching their lead at the top of the table to eight points. That’s because closest rivals Leverkusen let complacency creep in again as they were held to a goalless draw by Wolfsburg. Meanwhile, Dortmund have gone five home games without a win in the league - their worst run since 2006 - after their 2-1 defeat at the hands of Stuttgart. 

Produced by Lucy Oliva. 

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moments of the weekend (00.45)

• PART 2: Champions League teases (06.15)

• PART 3: La Liga review - Title race gets even tighter, plus is Antony actually good in Spain?! (10.35)

• PART 4: Serie A review - Miixed fortunes in Inter v Fiorentina double-header as Napoli slip up again (21.20)

• PART 5: Ligue 1 review - Kvara bags his first PSG goal as chasing pack bunches up (41.35)

• PART 6: Bundesliga review - Bayern extend their lead while Dortmund’s troubles continue (49.25)

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Jimbo welcomes Charlie Eccleshare, Tom Williams and Tim Spiers into the studio after an enthralling FA Cup weekend.

The shock of the season so far sees the Championship’s bottom club Plymouth beat the Premier League leaders Liverpool. Hear more about these Pilgrims heroes. And will Slot’s rotation be justified by victory in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday?

At Villa Park, Spurs are knocked out of a second cup competition in 4 days as pressure mounts on Postecoglou. Where does the blame lie? And how big a misstep was Man City losing Morgan Rogers?

Speaking of Man City, they edge past Leyton Orient and now host Real Madrid in the Champions League. A clash between two teams who don’t do well against good teams.

Plus is Maresca-ball making Chelsea worse? And are Newcastle clear favourites for the FA Cup?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: No VAR - happy now? (01.30)

• PART 2a: Plymouth 1-0 Liverpool with Chris Errington (04.30)

• PART 2b: Merseyside derby preview (15.30) 

• PART 3a: Aston Villa 2-1 Spurs (21.00)

• PART 3b: Man United 2-1 Leicester (29.00)

• PART 4a: City edge past Orient - next up Real Madrid (33.00)

• PART 4b: Your questions and the rest of the FA Cup weekend (40.00)

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Jimbo, Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and Charlie Eccleshare are in the studio to break down all the cup action.

Newcastle beat Arsenal yet again to confirm their place in the Carabao Cup final, for the second time in 3 years. Chris Waugh tells us why this time will be different. Plus the panel tell us why the League Cup is far from worthless.

It’s FA Cup 4th round weekend, with vulnerable Man City heading to Leyton Orient, before then taking on Real Madrid. Elsewhere, the Magpies head to Birmingham and could Man United v Leicester factor into this season’s relegation battle?

Plus recalled e-mails, transfers not being transformative and a love letter to Goodison Park.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Newcastle 2-0 Arsenal with Chris Waugh (02.00)

• PART 2a: Leyton Orient v Man City preview (20.00)

• PART 2b: Aston Villa v Spurs preview (26.00) 

• PART 2c: Man United v Leicester preview (30.00)

• PART 2d: Everton v Bournemouth preview (33.00)

• PART 3a: Why transfers aren’t always transformative (35.00)

• PART 3b: The rest of the FA Cup weekend (40.00)

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Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús, Seb Stafford-Bloor and James Horncastle join Jimbo for a deep-dive into all the latest Continental action and transfer news as the window officially *slammed* shut. 

Over in Italy, the spoils were shared in the Derby della Madonnina after Stefan De Vrij bagged a 93rd minute equaliser, while league leaders Napoli conceded a last-gasp goal of their own to draw 1-1 in Rome. Plus - it’s farewell, not goodbye to James as he embarks on an important project… 

In Ligue 1, Ousmane Dembele just can’t stop scoring! He became the first PSG player ever to score hat-tricks in back-to-back games as they came from behind to beat Brest 5-2. So, what’s suddenly clicked for him in Paris? 

There was yet another twist in the title race over in Spain as Real Madrid succumbed to a 1-0 defeat at Espanyol despite having 76% possession. Atleti took full advantage to close the gap at the top to just a point after their 2-0 win over Mallorca, while Barcelona also won thanks to Robert Lewandowski’s 30th goal of the season.

And in the Bundesliga Harry Kane continues to do Harry Kane things, bagging a brace in his 50th appearance in the league as Bayern survived a late scare to beat Holstein Keil 4-3. They did it without Mathys Tel who’s now on loan with Tottenham - but what kind of player are Spurs getting? 

Produced by Lucy Oliva. 

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moments of the weekend (00.45)

• PART 2: Serie A review - 1-1 draws across the board for the title chasers (05.10)

• PART 3: Ligue 1 review - Ousmane Dembele the hat-trick hero (again!) (18.45)

• PART 4: La Liga review - Real beaten to open door for Atleti & Barca (32.30)

• PART 5: Bundesliga review - Bayern survive late scare as Tel heads to Tottenham (44.05)

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Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Jay Harris and Adrian Clarke are together in the studio to take in a weekend packed full of Premier League goals.

Arsenal stun Manchester City with a 5-1 victory at the Emirates to stay in touch with Liverpool in the title race. Will Myles Lewis-Skelly be central to England’s plans? And central to Arsenal’s midfield plans?

Man United are beaten at home yet again by Crystal Palace. Does Ruben Amorim have licence to experiment wildly with this United team and if so why?

Nottingham Forest destroy Brighton 7-0 at the City Ground with one player in particular delivering the best Forest performance Daniel has ever seen.

Plus the Djed Spence appreciation society, Leicester’s capitulation and Villa’s recruitment issues.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Arsenal 5-1 Man City (03.45)

• PART 1b: Bournemouth 0-2 Liverpool (14.00)

• PART 1c: Brentford 0-2 Tottenham (17.00) 

• PART 1d: Man United 0-2 Crystal Palace with Matt Woosnam (23.00)

• PART 2a: Nottingham Forest 7-0 Brighton (34.00)

• PART 2b: Newcastle `1-2 Fulham (40.00)

• PART 3: The rest of the Premier League weekend (45.00)

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Jimbo’s got Julien Laurens and James Horncastle alongside him for a bonus live pod hot off the back of the Champions League play-off round draw.

And it didn’t disappoint, with some tasty ties including Manchester City v Real Madrid, Celtic v Bayern Munich and an all-French affair as Brest take on PSG. 

So how did the draw shape up? Are Atalanta best-placed to be serious dark horses in this year’s competition? And how does Jules rate PSG’s chances of finally getting their hands on the trophy?! 

Plus, we take a glance at the Europa League draw which has thrown up one real standout tie - Roma v Porto!

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Jimbo is joined by Rory Smith, Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke after a mammoth midweek and ahead of a mouthwatering weekend.

Man City and PSG stay in the Champions League as part of the matchday of mayhem with 18 games happening simultaneously. Delicious bite-size football or visions of a terrifying future?

City travel to Arsenal on Sunday in a match that should have plenty of needle after their meeting earlier this season. But perhaps the biggest game of the weekend sees the two form teams and biggest pressers in the Premier League do battle- it’s Bournemouth v Liverpool.

Aston Villa made it straight through to the last 16 in Europe, but the game was preceded by transfer rumours swirling around Duran and Watkins. Jacob Tanswell has more.

Plus the Atalanta wildcard, pigeon’s wings and pep up penalties.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Champions League matchday 8 - was it worth it? (01.00)

• PART 2a: PSG and Man City through (15.00)

• PART 2b: Arsenal’s interesting night in Girona (22.30) 

• PART 3a: Aston Villa 4-2 Celtic with Jacob Tanswell (30.00)

• PART 3b: Mixed fortunes for the Italian clubs (41.00)

• PART 4a: Bournemouth v Liverpool preview (47.00)

• PART 4b: Arsenal v Man City preview (54.00)

• PART 4c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (59.00)

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Jimbo’s joined by his continental crew - James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús and Seb Stafford-Bloor - to look back on the latest week of action from across Europe AND look ahead to the decisive Champions League matchday 8 ties.

Nine teams have already been eliminated from the competition with three more to go, but can Manchester City avoid being one of them? Belgian football expert Kristof Terreur joins us to preview their must-win game against Club Brugge. Elsewhere, it’s also finely poised between Stuttgart and PSG who sit 24th and 22nd in the table…

Back to domestic matters, and in Serie A Napoli continued their fine form and made it 7 wins on the bounce as they fought back from a goal to win 2-1 over Juventus and end their unbeaten record. Plus, drama at the San Siro as Conceição and Calabria almost came to blows…

In La Liga Kylian Mbappé bagged his first hat-trick for Real Madrid as they went four points clear at the top of the table after a 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid. That’s after Atléti were held to a 1-1 draw with Villarreal, while Barcelona put just the seven past Valencia as they got back to winning ways in the league.

Over in Germany, Bayern moved six points clear at the top after their 2-1 win at Freiburg, while closest rivals Leverkusen saw a two-goal lead evaporate as they were held by Leipzig.

And in Ligue 1, PSG dropped points for the fifth time this season in a 1-1 draw with Reims at the Parc de Princes. But they’ve actually extended their lead at the top to 10 points after Marseille were beaten 2-0 by Nice in the Derby de la Mediterranée.

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Moments of the weekend (00.45)

• PART 2: Champions League preview including Man City v Club Brugge with Kristof Terreur (07.30)

• PART 3: Bundesliga review - Bayern go six points clear while Dortmund close in on Kovac (26.45)

• PART 4: Serie A review - Napoli’s winning streak continues as Conceição cracks the whip (39.25)

• PART 5: Ligue 1 review - PSG drop points but still manage to extend their lead at the top (54.15)

• PART 6: La Liga review - Mbappé gets a hat-trick while Barca put 7 past Valencia (61.15)

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Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Carl Anka and Daniel Storey into the pod late night Sunday for the conclusion of the Premier League weekend.

Tottenham are beaten at home by struggling Leicester to make it 1 point from the last 21 available for Spurs. What next for Ange Postecoglou? Jay Harris was there.

The result of the weekend sees Bournemouth batter Nottingham Forest 5-0. Sam Davis from the Back of the Net podcast tells us why now is the time for the Cherries to reach Europe.

The gap at the top of the table between Liverpool and Arsenal remains 6 points, despite the Gunners’ 4th red card of the season. The panel have their say on the debate around refereeing standards and how we attract more officials.

Plus the dross that was Fulham v Man United and Chelsea’s goalkeeping issues.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Fulham 0-1 Man United (04.30)

• PART 1b: Tottenham 1-2 Leicester with Jay Harris (09.30)

• PART 1c: Villa 1-1 West Ham & Palace 1-2 Brentford (19.30) 

• PART 2a: Bournemouth 5-0 Forest with Sam Davis (28.00)

• PART 2b: Wolves 0-1 Arsenal, the refereeing debate (39.00)

• PART 3a: Man City 3-1 Chelsea (50.00)

• PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (58.00)

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Jimbo is in The Athletic studio with Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams after more sensational Champions League action.

It’s a milestone win for Luis Enrique’s PSG, coming from 2-0 down to inflict more pain on Pep Guardiola’s Man City and cast some doubt over their Champions League future.

Elsewhere, there’s a heavyweight clash between Simeone and Alonso and the first ever 5-4 in the Champions League era as Barca beat Benfica. Was it too unserious to be called a classic? 

It’s a big Premier League weekend for the under-pressure Ruben Amorim and Ange Postecoglou.

Plus why Bournemouth v Forest is the game of the weekend and the rules in football that you didn’t know about.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Now that’s what I call Swiss model (01.00)

• PART 2a: PSG 4-2 Man City (06.30)

• PART 2b: The rest of Wednesday’s action (16.00) 

• PART 3a: Benfica 4-5 Barcelona (19.00)

• PART 3b: Atletico 2-1 Leverkusen (26.00)

• PART 3c: Liverpool win, Villa lose (29.00)

• PART 4: A big weekend for Amorim and Ange (36.00)

• PART 5a: Bournemouth v Forest preview (46.00)

• PART 5b: Liverpool v Ipswich and Wolves v Arsenal (49.00)

• PART 5c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (55.00)

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Jimbo’s got his European gang alongside him as James Horncastle, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Julien Laurens look back on the latest action across the continent - and look ahead to matchday seven in the Champions League. 

We begin with a look ahead to some of those key UCL ties, including Wednesday night’s heavyweight 25th v 22nd battle between PSG and Manchester City. Plus, Liverpool look to make it seven wins from seven when they host high-flying Lille and Villa make the trip to Monaco. 

There was late drama in Serie A as Romelu Lukaku scored the winner in a 3-2 victory in Bergamo to further derail Atalanta’s hopes of a first Scudetto. It means Antonio Conte’s side are three points clear at the top of the table, but have played a game more than chasers Inter Milan who picked up their own 3-1 win over Empoli to keep up the pressure. 

Over in La Liga, promoted Leganes pulled off yet another shock as they ended Atlético Madrid’s club-record 15-game winning run. It’s a result that handed the advantage over to Real - with Mbappé and co fighting back from conceding after just 28 seconds to beat Las Palmas 4-1.

In Germany, Bayern Munich’s lead at the top stays at four points after forgotten man Leon Goretzka bagged a brace in their 3-2 win over Wolfsburg. Chasers Leverkusen made it 11 wins in a row, with lateness no problem this week for Florian Wirtz who got an assist and brace of his own in their victory over Monchengladbach - an 11th win in a row in all competitions for the reigning champions. Plus, could a certain former Manchester United manager be parachuted in to save Dortmund as their season continues to implode?

And in France, you guessed it… PSG’s unbeaten run continues - this time coming from behind to beat Lens 2-1 and extend their lead at the top of the table to nine points. That’s after closest challengers Marseille were held to a 1-1 draw by Strasbourg. 

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moments of the weekend (00.45)

• PART 2: Champions League previews (12.30)

• PART 3: Serie A review - Napoli beat Atalanta to strengthen title hopes (23.25)

• PART 4: La Liga review - Atleti’s 15-match winning run over as Real go top (36.25)

• PART 5: Bundesliga review - Big trouble for Dortmund as Leverkusen keep winning (41.10)

• PART 6: Ligue 1 review - PSG’s lead stretched to nine points (51.25)

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Matt Davies-Adams is in the hot seat with Daniel Storey, Colin Millar and Sasha Goryunov for company after another seismic Premier League weekend.

Liverpool have an 11/10 Saturday with a late win over Brentford while Arsenal let a two-goal lead slip against Villa. Hear why the Reds are almost home free and why the Gunners are actually doing well.

Everton stun Spurs with their first win under David Moyes since his return to Goodison. What next for Postecoglou’s Tottenham and what next for Amorim’s Man United who are beaten yet again by Brighton?

Bournemouth make it 11 games unbeaten with a stunning 4-1 win at Newcastle, as Andoni Iraola continues to produce one of the best coaching performances in years.

Plus Man City’s 6-0 win at Ipswich, Forest as flat-track bullies and what do West Ham want to be?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Ipswich 0-6 Man City with Mark Carey (03.00)

• PART 1b: Man United 1-3 Brighton (12.45)

• PART 1c: Everton 3-2 Spurs with Matt Jones (18.00) 

• PART 2a: Brentford 0-2 Liverpool (31.00)

• PART 2b: Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa (37.00)

• PART 2c: Forest 3-2 Southampton (43.00)

• PART 2d: Newcastle 1-4 Bournemouth (48.00)

• PART 3a: West Ham 0-2 Crystal Palace (55.00)

• PART 3b: Leicester 0-2 Fulham (61.00)

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Jimbo welcomes Rory Smith, Natalie Gedra and Duncan Alexander aboard the good ship Totally, sailing through a sea of Premier League football.

Arsenal come from behind to win the North London derby and close the gap on leaders Liverpool to 4 points. Are we set for an old-fashioned title race? How many teams are involved? And have Spurs broken Ange?

This weekend the Gunners host Villa who broke their hearts last season and ruined David Moyes’ homecoming at Goodison. And the increasingly impressive Bournemouth make the long, long trip to face a Newcastle side who are up to 9 wins in a row.

Plus eagle-handling content, father-son scoring combos and Everton season ticket selection.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Lazio falconer latest (01.00)

• PART 2: Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham (05.00)

• PART 3a: Forest 1-1 Liverpool (18.00) 

• PART 3b: Brentford 2-2 Man City (25.00)

• PART 3c: Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth & Newcastle 3-0 Wolves (36.00)

• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League midweek/weekend (48.00)

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Jimbo’s joined by a full complement of European experts as Pol Ballús, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and the returning Seb Stafford-Bloor are on hand to look back on a busy weekend of action.

We begin in Saudi Arabia, where Barcelona stunned Real Madrid to win the Supercopa de España in emphatic fashion. Back on home soil, Atleti went top of La Liga after a club record 14th win in a row in all competitions courtesy of their 1-0 victory over Osasuna. 

The Bundesliga is back after die Winterpause - and it returned in style on Friday night as Leverkusen made it nine wins in a row and inflicted Dortmund’s first home defeat of the season as they ran out 3-2 winners. Plus, which striker who scored a remarkable goal this weekend gets a comparison to Mark Viduka?!

Over in Serie A, Napoli sit top of the pile after their 2-0 win over Verona - but it looks like Kvaradona could be on his way out... Meanwhile, Atalanta stuttered to their second consecutive draw to fall behind Inter in the table. Draw specialists Juve made it a remarkable 12 stalemates from their 19 league fixtures after it finished 1-1 in the Turin derby. 

And in Ligue 1, PSG stay unbeaten and seven points clear at the top of the table after their 2-1 win over Saint-Étienne, while Marseille try to keep up the pressure with their 2-1 victory at Rennes. Plus, Didier Deschamps will be leaving his role as France manager after the 2026 World Cup - but was it wise to announce the news now? 

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moments of the weekend (00.45)

• PART 2: La Liga review - Barca blow away Real (again) as Atleti can’t stop winning (8.25) 

• PART 3: Bundesliga review - Leverkusen shine without Wirtz as Kane keeps his cool from the spot (19.05)

• PART 4: Serie A review - Napoli are top but prepare to lose Kvaradona (31.25)

• PART 5: Ligue 1 review - Didier Deschamps era given end date while PSG eye invincible season (50.15)

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Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Tim Spiers after an enthralling FA Cup 3rd round weekend.

Man United show remarkable resilience to play with 10 men for over an hour and progress on penalties at the Emirates. Carl Anka tells us why this could be a turning point for Ruben Amorim. But it’s been a bleak week for Arsenal. Does Mikel Arteta need help in the transfer market?

Elsewhere, Tottenham avoid potentially the biggest upset of all time as they need extra-time to see off a very positive Tamworth side. And Plymouth do take the scalp of Premier League Brentford.

Maybe the biggest surprise of the weekend was Everton parting company with Sean Dyche and bringing back David Moyes. Hear from the fans as to why the reception to the return of the former Toffees boss has been mixed.

And there’s a big Premier League midweek to look forward to. Are Forest about to cement themselves as title challengers with another win over Liverpool?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: FA Cup 3rd round highlights (01.30)

• PART 1b: Man United knock out Arsenal, with Carl Anka (07.00)

• PART 1c: Tamworth 0-3 Tottenham AET (21.00) 

• PART 1d: Brentford 0-1 Plymouth (26.00)

• PART 2a: David Moyes back at Everton, with Les Roberts (32.00)

• PART 2b: Elsewhere in the FA Cup (42.00)

• PART 3: Forest v Liverpool and the Premier League midweek (49.00)

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Jimbo, Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and Jay Harris cast their collective eye over a very big week of football.

Tottenham inflict a rare defeat on Arne Slot’s Liverpool as they take a 1-0 lead to Anfield in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals in a month’s time. Can they reach the final and did Ange have a point about VAR?

Newcastle get a dream 2-0 win at the Emirates in their first leg. Have Arsenal gone backwards this season and do the Magpies have any weaknesses right now?

Big week at West Ham as The Athletic’s Roshane Thomas tells us. Julen Lopetegui is replaced as head coach by Graham Potter, someone with a point to prove after his 7 month spell at Chelsea.

And it’s FA Cup 3rd round weekend. Arsenal v Man United is the standout tie. Or is it non-league Tamworth against Spurs? How many ties is Ashley Young linked to? Those questions answered and more.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool (03.00)

• PART 1b: Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle (15.00)

• PART 2: Lopetegui out, Potter in at West Ham, with Roshane Thomas (23.00) 

• PART 3a: Tamworth v Tottenham preview (33.00)

• PART 3b: Elsewhere in the FA Cup (42.00)

• PART 3c: Arsenal v Man United preview (47.00)

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Jimbo’s back for the first time in 2025 and he’s got James Horncastle, Pol Ballús and Julien Laurens alongside him to run the rule over all the latest action from across Europe. 

AC Milan kicked off the new year in style as they fought back from 2-0 down to beat rivals Inter 3-2 in the Supercoppa over in Saudi Arabia as new boss Sérgio Conceição got off to the perfect start. Meanwhile, back on home soil Roma continued their resurgence under Claudio Ranieri with a 2-0 victory in the derby with Lazio. 

In La Liga the Dani Olmo debacle rumbles on… He’s with Barcelona in Saudi Arabia, but he’s not eligible to play after Spain's football authorities rejected the club’s attempt to register the midfielder. On the pitch, Jude Bellingham atoned for his missed penalty with a 95th-minute winner as 10-man Real Madrid snatched a dramatic victory at Valencia to move top of the table. 

And in France, PSG picked up the first silverware of the season courtesy of Ousmane Dembele’s stoppage-time winner in their 1-0 victory over Monaco in the Trophée des Champions over in Doha. Back in Ligue 1, Marseille closed the gap at the top of the table to 7 points courtesy of their big 5-1 win over Le Havre.

No German action to speak of as die Winterpause continues - BUT we do have Dortmund v Leverkusen to look forward to on Friday night as the Bundesliga finally returns. 

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moments of the weekend (00.45)

• PART 2: Serie A review - Milan stun Inter in the Supercoppa while Roma beat Lazio (08.15)

• PART 3: La Liga review - Olmo saga rumbles on as Real leave it late to go top (20.00)

• PART 4: Ligue 1 review - PSG lift first silverware as Marseille and Lyon continue good form (32.55)

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Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Tim Spiers after an intriguing Premier League weekend.

Man United shock us all with a calm but athletic display at Anfield, holding Liverpool 2-2 and denying Arne Slot’s side the chance to go 8 points clear. Was Trent Alexander-Arnold too distracted by the interest of Real Madrid?

Arsenal also draw at Brighton with Mikel Arteta unhappy with the officials, while Chelsea make it 4 games without a win after their 1-1 at Palace.

Plus the impressive Iraola, Savinho the saviour, what’s wrong with Ange’s suits and are Southampton about to sink even deeper into shambles, on and off the pitch?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Liverpool 2-2 Man United with Laurie Whitwell (03.30)

• PART 1b: Fulham 2-2 Ipswich (17.00)

• PART 2a: Brighton 1-1 Arsenal (24.00) 

• PART 2b: Spurs 1-2 Newcastle (32.00)

• PART 2c: Man City 4-1 West Ham (38.00)

• PART 3: The rest of the Premier League weekend (43.00)

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Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Jay Harris are in the studio for the first Totally Football Show of 2025!

Arsenal are just about keeping in touch with the leaders after their win at Brentford. Hear what Mikel Merino has in common with Tom Hiddleston.

Table-topping Liverpool host relegation-threatened Man United on Sunday. Can anyone on the panel make a case for anything other than a Reds win? And what does the future hold for Trent Alexander- Arnold?

Red-hot Newcastle head to Tottenham on Saturday. Where is it going wrong for Spurs and where did it go wrong for Nuno at Spurs?

Matt Davies-Adams joins us to review a full round of Championship action, with Sunderland challenging for a return to the top flight.

Plus transfer business, knee-jerk conclusions and Totally’s strongest man.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: The transfer window is open as we reach the season’s halfway point (02.00)

• PART 1b: Brentford 1-3 Arsenal (11.30)

• PART 2a: Liverpool v Man Utd preview (23.00) 

• PART 2b: Spurs v Newcastle preview (32.00)

• PART 2c: Man City v West Ham & Palace v Chelsea (41.00)

• PART 3: The rest of the Premier League weekend (45.00)

• PART 4: Championship round-up with Matt Davies-Adams (54.00)

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Jimbo, Rory Smith, Tom Williams and Daniel Storey are back for the final podcast of 2024!

It’s yet another defeat for Man United at home to possibly the second best team in the country right now Newcastle. Can Ruben Amorim really keep losing as he searches for the right formula at Old Trafford?

Ipswich make headlines around the world with their first home win of the season against stuttering Chelsea.

Which is good news for Liverpool who are flying high at the top of the table. Was it actually a good idea to let Salah, Van Dijk and Trent’s contracts run down?

Elsewhere, Postecoglou is a bad salesman and Forest are 2nd! Find out what the panel are looking forward to seeing in 2025

Plus Sérgio Conceição, Sir Gareth and holograms.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Man United 0-2 Newcastle (05.30)

• PART 1b: Ipswich 2-0 Chelsea with Stuart Watson (16.00)

• PART 1c: Aston Villa 2-2 Brighton (30.00) 

• PART 2a: West Ham 0-5 Liverpool (33.00)

• PART 2b: Nottingham Forest are second! (41.00)

• PART 2c: Spurs 2-2 Wolves (45.00)

• PART 2d: Leicester 0-2 Man City (52.00)

• PART 3a: Milan change managers (56.00)

• PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (59.00)

• PART 3c: Looking forward to 2025 (63.00)

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Jimbo’s got his festive friends alongside him as Julien Laurens, James Horncastle and Pol Ballús bring the pre-Christmas cheer and reflect on all the action from across the continent. 

There was late, late drama in La Liga as Alexander Sørloth’s 96th minute goal made it 12 wins in a row for new league leaders Atleti following a 2-1 victory over Barcelona - who are down to third and in their worst run of form for over 20 years. Elsewhere, a certain Kylian Mbappé’s starting to look pretty good for Real Madrid… 

It was all about the Coupe de France in, well, France - including humiliation for Montpellier at the hands of fourth tier Le Puy Foot, memorable penalty saves and disappointment for Andy Carroll. 

Meanwhile in the Bundesliga it looks like we’ve got a two-horse race on our hands for the title, as Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen both registered big 5-1 wins to keep things nicely poised heading into die Winterpause.

And it’s even tighter in Serie A, with Napoli just two points behind Atalanta -  the leaders having extended their winning run to 11 straight games in a tight 3-2 victory at Empoli. 

Plus, we say goodbye to 2024 with some… potentially unconventional picks for our best moments of the past 12 months. 

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend, festive plans and Christmas food (00.40)

• PART 2: La Liga review - Sorloth stuns Barca and Mbappe finds his form (08.45)

• PART 3: Ligue 1 review - damaged Donnarumma and Coupe de France upsets (21.25)

• PART 4: Bundesliga review - Bayern and Leverkusen bag five before die Winterpause (31.10)

• PART 5: Serie A review - De Ketelaere stars as Napoli keep up the pace (34.55)

• PART 6: Moments of 2024 - judo, comebacks and Knights (45.15)

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Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Matt Davies-Adams and a host of festive friends after another enthralling Premier League weekend.

It’s box-office at Spurs again as league leaders Liverpool win 6-3 in North London. Are we normalising the incredible achievements of Arne Slot? And how long does Ange have left?

Man City are in 7th place, a full 12 points off top spot after yet another defeat at Villa. Are they paying for a lack of future-proofing?

Tim Spiers and Charlotte Harpur watch a couple of incredible 3-0 away wins for Wolves at the King Power and Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Should Ruben Amorim have taken the United job?

Plus who are Forest’s biggest challengers for 4th? And what’s going on at Swindon?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Tottenham 3-6 Liverpool with James Pearce (03.30)

• PART 1b: Arsenal win, Chelsea don’t (14.00)

• PART 2a: Leicester 0-3 Wolves with Tim Spiers (21.00) 

• PART 2b: Man United 0-3 Bournemouth with Charlotte Harpur (28.00)

• PART 2c: Fulham 0-0 Southampton (34.00)

• PART 3a: Swindon struggling while Forest stay 4th (36.00)

• PART 3b: Aston Villa 2-1 Man City (43.00)

• PART 3c: Ipswich 0-4 Newcastle & West Ham 1-1 Brighton (50.00)

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Jimbo welcomes Charlie Eccleshare, Adrian Clarke and Benji Lanyado into the studio ahead of the last Premier League matchday before Christmas.

The Carabao Cup quarter-finals bring good tidings for a Jesus-inspired Arsenal and league leaders Liverpool. How will the Reds fare at unpredictable Spurs on Sunday?

Chelsea could go top of the table but they have to visit their bogey ground - Goodison Park.

Will Man City sink further into the mire at Villa Park? And whose fault is their wretched run?

The panel are feeling very frustrated by Rashford and Brentford but are loving Rohl and Robinson.

Plus goals you don’t see anymore, and who plays the worst football in the Premier League?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Carabao Cup quarter-final roundup (03.00)

• PART 2a: Tottenham v Liverpool preview (10.00)

• PART 2b: Everton v Chelsea preview (19.00) 

• PART 3a: Aston Villa v Man City preview (28.00)

• PART 3b: Crystal Palace v Arsenal preview (38.00)

• PART 4a: Listener questions (44.00)

• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (55.00)

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Jimbo’s joined by his continental crew - James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús and Seb Stafford-Bloor - to look back on the latest week of action from across Europe. 

Atletico Madrid took advantage of their faltering rivals Barcelona and Real with a 1-0 win over Getafe to move level on points with Hansi Flick’s side at the top of the table - and with a game in hand. That’s after Barca’s 1-0 defeat at the hands of Leganes, while Carlo Ancelotti’s men were held 3-3 by Rayo Vallecano. 

It’s just as exciting over in Italy, with Atalanta flying high after their historic 10th consecutive league win. Napoli got back to winning ways to sit two points behind, while Inter also kept up the pressure with a statement 6-0 win over Lazio on Monday night.

In the Bundesliga Bayern tasted defeat for the first time courtesy of a lacklustre 2-1 loss at bogey side Mainz, meaning Leverkusen closed the gap to four points courtesy of a 2-0 win at Augsburg. Plus, are Leipzig in the process of getting their season back on track?

And in Ligue 1, PSG remain unbeaten and sit seven points ahead of the rest of the pack after their 3-1 win over Lyon. Elsewhere Lille extended their unbeaten run to 16 games in all competitions courtesy of a late 1-1 draw with Marseille, their longest unbeaten run for 51 years. 

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moments of the weekend (00.45)

• PART 2: Serie A review - Six of the best from Inter while Atalanta make history (06.45)

• PART 3: La Liga review - Barca lose again as Atleti close the gap (23.15)

• PART 4: Ligue 1 review - PSG still unbeaten and seven points clear (34.15)

• PART 5: Bundesliga review - Bayern taste defeat for the first time as Leverkusen slash their lead (47.55)

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Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Tim Spiers have plenty on their plate after a narrative-packed Premier League weekend.

The Manchester derby is won in sensational fashion by Man United with two late goals and Amad Diallo lighting up a drab derby. Is Man City’s place in the top 4 at serous risk?

Two managers lose their jobs on Sunday. Gary O’Neil after Wolves’ apocalyptic defeat against Ipswich, and Russell Martin after Southampton’s mauling by Tottenham.

Elsewhere Matt Davies-Adams watched Chelsea close the gap on Liverpool to just 2 points. But it’s a good weekend for the league leaders who rescue a draw with 10 men, while Arsenal draw a blank against Everton.

Oh and Forest are in the top 4 after their own late comeback against Aston Villa.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Man City 1-2 Man United with Laurie Whitwell (04.00)

• PART 1b: Southampton 0-5 Spurs, Martin sacked (15.00)

• PART 1c: Chelsea 2-1 Brentford with Matt Davies-Adams (24.30) 

• PART 2a: Liverpool and Arsenal drop points in different fashions (31.00)

• PART 2b: Brighton 1-3 Crystal Palace (38.00)

• PART 3a: Nottingham Forest 2-1 Aston Villa (42.00)

• PART 3b: Wolves 1-2 Ipswich, O’Neil sacked (49.00)

• PART 3c: Newcastle 4-0 Leicester (56.00)

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Jimbo welcomes Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams into the studio for a bumper edition of the Totally Football Show.

Champions League matchday 6 sees Man City lose for the 7th time in 10 matches, this time in Turin against Juventus. Does Pep regret signing that new contract ahead of the most uncertain Manchester derby in years?

Elsewhere Real Madrid are victorious against Atalanta in perhaps the game of the season so far, and the Brest fairytale continues.

The 2034 World Cup will take place in Saudi Arabia, while the 2030 World Cup will take place in 3 different continents. The panel express their dismay at the process and ponder the future of the World Cup.

The Premier League weekend also sees some Sunday 7pm kick-offs with the under-pressure Postecoglou and the inimitable Palmer in action.

Plus the magnificence of Marco Silva, Wizzard and Wikipedia

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Juventus 2-0 Man City (06.00)

• PART 1b: Victories for Arsenal, Liverpool & Villa (14.00)

• PART 2a: Atalanta 2-3 Real Madrid (26.00) 

• PART 2b: Elsewhere in the Champions League (31.00)

• PART 3: Saudi Arabia to host the 2034 World Cup (38.00)

• PART 4a: Manchester derby preview (48.00)

• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (56.00)

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Jimbo’s joined by Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús, Seb Stafford Bloor and James Horncastle for a deep-dive into matchday six of the Champions League - plus a look back at all the weekend’s domestic action from around Europe. 

PSG are on their worst run of the season - three games without a win in all competitions and just one goal scored. They gear up for a crucial Champions League meeting with Salzburg, while in Ligue 1 Marseille and Monaco closed the gap at the top to five points.

Serie A has a new leader - with Atalanta taking advantage of Napoli’s 1-0 defeat at the hands of Lazio to move two points clear at the summit courtesy of their own 2-1 win over Milan. So, could Gasperini’s men get the better of Real Madrid in their European showdown on Tuesday night in Bergamo?

In the Bundesliga Dortmund warmed up for their midweek meeting with Barcelona by drawing 1-1 with Gladbach, while Bayern Munich’s lead at the top of the table stands at six points following their 4-2 win over Heidenheim. 

And in La Liga Barcelona’s slump in form continued with a 2-2 draw at Betis - meaning Real and Atleti are breathing down their necks, both with games in hand over Hansi Flick’s men. It was Diego Simeone’s side who picked up the most dramatic result of the weekend, coming back from 3-1 down with an hour played to win 4-3 against Sevilla. 

Produced by Lucy Oliva. 

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend and Champions League previews - (00.45)

• PART 2: Ligue 1 review - Goal-shy PSG flatter to deceive - (13.00)

• PART 3: Serie A review - Atalanta take top spot as Lazio get the better of Napoli (twice) - (23.25)

• PART 4: Bundesliga review - Marco Rose spared as Bayern go six points clear - (37.55)

• PART 5: La Liga review - Atleti win nine in a row as Barca slip up again - (50.00)

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Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Tim Spiers gather to discuss a Premier League weekend packed full of drama and goals.

It’s another sensational Spurs v Chelsea fixture with Enzo Maresca’s Blues running out 4-3 winners. They sit 4 points behind leaders Liverpool while many are questioning how long Ange Postecoglou has left at Tottenham.

Man United are beaten for the second time in a remarkable week at Old Trafford and then part company with director of football Dan Ashworth the very next day. But can Nuno take Forest into Europe?

There’s late drama everywhere on Sunday, including Bournemouth snatching victory from the jaws of defeat at Portman Road. Stuart Watson has more on another hammer blow for Ipswich.

Plus Man City and Arsenal slip up, and the quote of the season so far.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Tottenham 3-4 Chelsea with Liam Twomey (05.30)

• PART 2a: Fulham 1-1 Arsenal and Leicester 2-2 Brighton (21.00)

• PART 2b: Ipswich 1-2 Bournemouth with Stuart Watson (28.00) 

• PART 3a: Man Utd 2-3 Forest + Dan Ashworth exits (37.00)

• PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend/midweek (50.00)

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Jimbo welcomes Natalie Gedra, Duncan Alexander and Charlie Eccleshare into the studio in the midst of a week packed full of Premier League football.

Liverpool drop some rare points after a classic 3-3 draw at St James’s Park. Will there be another slip-up on Saturday in what could be the last ever derby at Goodison Park?

Arsenal cut the gap to 7 points after bombarding Man United with corners at the Emirates. Are we living in the golden era of set-pieces?

Chelsea are also 7 points behind the leaders after their 5-1 win at Southampton. Next up, a trip to Tottenham, which last season gave us one of the craziest Premier League fixtures ever.

Plus Man City’s return to form, and will West Ham and Wolves change managers before the two teams meet next Monday?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Newcastle 3-3 Liverpool with George Caulkin (04.00)

• PART 1b: Arsenal 2-0 Man United (14.30)

• PART 2: Chelsea and Man City also victorious (28.00) 

• PART 3a: Merseyside derby preview with Patrick Boyland (40.00)

• PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend/midweek (48.00)

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Pol Ballús, Julien Laurens, Seb Stafford Bloor and James Horncastle are alongside Jimbo for your weekly fix of continental action.

La Liga is getting rather interesting all of a sudden, as Barcelona fell to a shock 2-1 defeat by Las Palmas - their first victory away at Barca since 1971! Real Madrid took full advantage and bounced back from their midweek Champions League disappointment at Anfield with a 2-0 win over Getafe. It means they’re just a point behind Hansi Flick’s side with a game in hand. But who’s that in third and just a point further behind… a resurgent Atlético Madrid?!

Atalanta are showing they mean business in Serie A this season as they recorded their eighth straight win in all competitions with a 2-0 victory at Roma on Monday night. They’re just a point behind leaders Napoli, who were 1-0 winners at Torino thanks to Scott McTominay’s first half strike. But there were scary scenes in Fiorentina as their match with Inter was suspended and then abandoned when Edoardo Bove collapsed in the 16th minute. Thankfully the news since has been positive after receiving treatment in hospital. 

It ended 1-1 in Der Klassiker between Dortmund and Bayern on Saturday evening, but there’s concern for Harry Kane who went off early with what appeared to be a hamstring injury. Eintracht Frankfurt were big 4-0 winners in Heidenheim on Sunday to close the gap on Bayern at the top of the table to four points.

And in Ligue 1, PSG’s poor week continued as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Nantes - the first time they’ve come from behind to take a point all season. But despite dropping points Luis Enrique’s side are seven points clear at the top of the table - and have Marseille to thank following their 2-1 win over Monaco. 

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend and latest on Edoardo Bove - (00.45)

• PART 2: Bundesliga review - Dortmund and Bayern share the spoils as Leipzig’s horror season continues (13.00)

• PART 3: Ligue 1 review - Disgruntlement in Paris as PSG held (26.40)

• PART 4: La Liga review - Barcelona’s mini slump continues while Real and Atleti close the gap (37.40)

• PART 5: Serie A review - Napoli’s slender win keeps them ahead of a charging Atalanta (50.30)

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Jimbo assembles Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams onto the pod after a stunning and seismic weekend of Premier League football.

Liverpool inflict a 4th successive league defeat on champions Man City at Anfield. Arne Slot’s serene start continues as the Reds go 9 points clear in the title race.

Who are the most likely challengers? Is it Chelsea for whom Caicedo and Cucurella are playing sensationally? Or is it free-scoring Arsenal? And are we getting fooled into thinking Bukayo Saka will break the assist record?

It’s an emphatic victory for Man United in Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge as the pressure mounts on Sean Dyche at Everton.

Plus have Leicester taken too big a punt on Van Nistelrooy and could Newcastle ever challenge the title?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Liverpool 2-0 Man City with James Pearce (05.00)

• PART 2a: Man United 4-0 Everton (20.00)

• PART 2b: Chelsea 3-0 Aston Villa (26.00) 

• PART 2c: Spurs 1-1 Fulham with Jay Harris (34.00)

• PART 3a: West Ham 2-5 Arsenal (38.00)

• PART 3b: Wolves 2-4 Bournemouth (46.00)

• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (50.00)

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Jimbo welcomes Rory Smith, Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams into the studio after another incredible week in the football.

Liverpool take down Real Madrid 2-0 to maintain their 100% record in the Champions League, as Kylian Mbappe has another nightmare night for the visitors. How many more Anfield nights will Mo Salah experience?

Next up for the Reds, fragile Man City who are in full-on crisis after letting a three-goal lead slip against Feyenoord. Pol Ballus joins us to try and get inside the mind of Pep Guardiola.

Elsewhere in the Premier League, free-scoring Arsenal travel to a possibly resurgent West Ham while Chelsea look to show their title credentials at home to Aston Villa.

Plus Van Nistelrooy to Leicester, Lampard to Coventry and the most middle-class looking footballer in Europe.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid (05.00)

• PART 2: The state of Man City with Pol Ballus (19.00)

• PART 3 : Arsenal, Aston Villa and more Champions League (37.00) 

• PART 4a: Chelsea’s title hopes and Van Nistelrooy to Leicester (52.00)

• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (62.00)

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Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús, Seb Stafford Bloor and James Horncastle join Jimbo for a look ahead to matchday five in the Champions League - and a look back on the return to domestic action across Europe. 

All eyes on Anfield on Wednesday night as Real Madrid take on old friends Liverpool - having got right back into things in the La Liga title race with their commanding 3-0 win over Leganes which leaves them just four points behind leaders Barcelona with a game in hand. That’s after Hansi Flick’s side saw a two-goal lead slip away in their draw at Celta Vigo ahead of Tuesday night’s meeting with Brest. 

It’s still incredibly tight at the top in Serie A, with Napoli beating Roma 1-0 to spoil Claudio Ranieri’s first match back in charge - thanks to a goal from a certain Romelu Lukaku. The less said about Milan 0-0 Juventus the better as Thiago Motta’s side continue to uninspire with a trip to Villa Park looming on Wednesday… 

Bayern Munich and Harry Kane continue to lead the charge in the Bundesliga after their 3-0 win over Augsburg - but do they need a statement win against PSG to show their credentials? Plus, a big win for Dortmund on the pitch against Freiburg - but drama at their AGM off it. 

And in Ligue 1, PSG warmed up for that trip to the Allianz Arena with a 3-0 win over Toulouse - so can they finally translate their domestic dominance into a much-needed victory in the Champions League? 

Produced by Lucy Oliva. 

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend & standout Champions League ties (00.45)

• PART 2: La Liga review - Real close the gap ahead of Anfield visit (08.35)

• PART 3: Serie A review - Napoli maintain slender lead as Juventus underwhelm (19.40)

• PART 4: Bundesliga review - Kane breaks yet more records as Dortmund drama continues (36.35)

• PART 5: Ligue 1 review - PSG gear up for Bayern visit and Marseille go off grid (46.45)

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Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Adrian Clarke after an incredible Premier League weekend full of plot twists.

Man City suffer their 5th defeat in a row and possibly their most shocking ever under Pep Guardiola as Spurs run riot 4-0 at the Etihad. What’s going wrong? Could it be an era-defining result? Jay Harris was there.

Next up for City, leaders Liverpool who are now 8 points clear despite being given a major scare by Southampton on Sunday.

Leicester took the surprise decision to sack Steve Cooper after just 12 games in charge. Rob Tanner tells us why they really don’t want to end up back in the Championship.

Ruben Amorim’s Man United score after 81 seconds but are held 1-1 by Ipswich in his first game in charge. Looks like there’s plenty that needs to change if he’s to stamp his Sporting style on the Red Devils.

Plus why Hurzeler is hot and Sean Dyche is not.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Ipswich 1-1 Man United (04.30)

• PART 1b: Southampton 2-3 Liverpool (09.30)

• PART 2 : Man City 0-4 Spurs, with Jay Harris (16.00) 

• PART 3a: Leicester sack Cooper after Chelsea loss, with Rob Tanner (33.00)

• PART 3b: Aston Villa 2-2 Crystal Palace (41.00)

• PART 4a: Arsenal 3-0 Forest (46.00)

• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (50.00)

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Jimbo has Jack Lang, Tom Williams and Jay Harris for company in the studio as the Premier League returns.

It’s official - Pep Guardiola will be at Man City until at least the summer of 2026. Can that news wake City from their slumber as they host a Tottenham team with a new badge and an excellent record against Guardiola? Sam Lee has more.

A big weekend looms for Enzo Maresca who goes back to Leicester and Ruben Amorim who takes charge of Man United for the very first time, as they head to Ipswich.

Wales are promoted to the top tier of the Nations League in dramatic fashion, plus there’s more joy for the never any joy brigade.

And we remember one man and his umbrella on this day 17 years ago.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Nations League review - Wales promoted to the top tier (03.30)

• PART 2a: Man City v Spurs preview with Sam Lee (24.00)

• PART 2b : Southampton v Liverpool (40.00) 

• PART 3a: On This Day - the wally with a brolly (44.00)

• PART 3b: Leicester v Chelsea & Arsenal v Forest previews (48.00)

• PART 3c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (52.00)

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Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Colin Millar as the Nations League group stage draws to a close.

Lee Carsley’s tenure as England manager is also over but it was a memorable finale as the Three Lions beat the Republic of Ireland 5-0 to earn promotion back to the top tier. Which of the many new additions to the England squad will be sticking around under Thomas Tuchel?

France get the two-goal win they need in Italy to finish top of their Nations League group. We talk to Julien Laurens about Les Bleus, Paul Pogba and Lyon’s potential relegation to Ligue 2!

Megan Feringa joins us to break down a massive WSL weekend where Chelsea’s new manager Sonia Bompastor makes it 10 wins out of 10.

Plus Louie Barry, sprinklers and things we don’t like in football.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Things we don’t like in football (01.00)

• PART 2: England 5-0 Republic of Ireland (11.00)

• PART 3: Northern Ireland, Scotland & the rest of the Nations League (23.00) 

• PART 4a: France, Pogba and Lyon with Julien Laurens (37.00)

• PART 4b: WSL round-up with Megan Feringa (48.00)

• PART 4c: AFCON and CONMEBOL (55.00)

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It’s the international break but Jimbo has a stellar cast of Rory Smith, Duncan Alexander and Charlie Eccleshare to accompany him through it.

The headlines this week have been dominated by the suspension of Premier League referee David Coote after the release of several videos online. We discuss how VAR culture and social media have led to referees becoming main characters in the football soap opera.

Harry Kane is upset at England players for pulling out of this Nations League squad. Will he see him as an executive at Bayern in 20 years continuing to call players out?

Claudio Ranieri comes out of retirement to take charge at Roma for a 3rd time. Is he the most universally popular manager out there?

Gary Lineker is leaving the BBC’s flagship football programme. Hear what people misunderstand about Match of the Day.

Plus was Klopp holding Liverpool back and Diego Forlan’s tennis debut.

*** We’ve been nominated for Podcast of the Year at the 2024 Football Supporters’ Association Awards! Voting closes at midday on Monday 18th November… you know what to do! https://thefsa.org.uk/news/fsa-awards-2024-vote-now/ ***

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Nations League and other international affairs (05.30)

• PART 2a: The David Coote affair (16.00)

• PART 2b: The Bentancur ban (33.00) 

• PART 3: Ranieri returns to Roma (36.00)

• PART 4a: Your questions (44.00)

• PART 4b: Lineker leaves Match of The Day (50.00)

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Jimbo’s got Julien Laurens, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballús and James Horncastle alongside him for a deep dive into a fascinating weekend of action across the continent. 

It’s fair to say the Serie A title race is hotting up, with just two points separating Napoli in first and Juventus in sixth! That’s after Inter and Napoli shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at the San Siro, while Atalanta, Fiorentina, Lazio and Juve all picked up big wins. 

Real Madrid clawed back some ground in the La Liga title race after their 4-0 win over Osasuna which included a hat-trick for Vinicius, a first goal of the season for Jude Bellingham - and a devastating injury for Eder Militao. They’re now six points behind Barcelona with a game in hand after Hansi Flick’s side fell to only their second league defeat of the season at Real Sociedad in controversial circumstances...

Bayern Munich find themselves five points clear at the top of the Bundesliga table after their 1-0 win over St Pauli courtesy of Jamal Musiala's sensational strike. Meanwhile, Dortmund’s horror start to the season rumbled on with a 3-1 defeat at Mainz - and Leverkusen’s week to forget continued as they were held by Bochum. 

And in Ligue 1, it’s business as usual for PSG who continued their unbeaten start to the season in a 4-2 win over Angers. Not such smooth sailing for Roberto De Zerbi’s Marseille, beaten 3-1 by newly promoted Auxerre at the Velodrome which prompted the former Brighton boss to say he’ll ‘leave the money and hand back my contract’.

*** We’ve been nominated for Podcast of the Year at the 2024 Football Supporters’ Association Awards! Voting closes at midday on Monday 18th November… you know what to do! https://thefsa.org.uk/news/fsa-awards-2024-vote-now/ ***

Produced by Lucy Oliva. 

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moments of the weekend (0.45)

• PART 2: Serie A review - Thrilling title race emerging as Inter and Napoli draw (09.15)

• PART 3: La Liga review - Real close the gap after VAR costs Barca (25.20)

• PART 4: Ligue 1 review - De Zerbi's Marseille meltdown (40.30)

• PART 5: Bundesliga review - Bayern move five points clear as rivals falter (55.15)

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Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Matt Davies-Adams for company after another sensational Premier League weekend.

Good times at Anfield with Liverpool extending their lead at the top after victory over Villa. Is Mo Salah better than ever?

Man City lose for the 4th game in a row, as Brighton win 2-1 at the Amex. Hear why the champions are lacking in legs and goals.

Arsenal slip 9 points off the lead after drawing at Chelsea, for whom Enzo Maresca has assembled a team in not much time at all.

Wolves win for the first time this season, as do Ipswich at Spurs on Sunday. Jay Harris fills in on a historic day for Ed Sheeran’s Tractor Boys.

Plus Iwobi’s passing into the area and the best piece of tracking back of the season.

*** We’ve been nominated for Podcast of the Year at the 2024 Football Supporters’ Association Awards! Voting closes at midday on Monday 18th November… you know what to do! https://thefsa.org.uk/news/fsa-awards-2024-vote-now/ ***

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal (06.00)

• PART 2a: Spurs 1-2 Ipswich with Jay Harris (18.00)

• PART 2b: The rest of Sunday’s football (27.00) 

• PART 3a: Brighton 2-1 Man City (34.00)

• PART 3b: Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa (43.00)

• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (50.00)

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Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and Tom Williams gorge on a feast of football in the Champions League and Premier League.

Liverpool are the only Champions League team on 4 wins out of 4 after Luis Diaz’s hat-trick in the 4-0 win over Leverkusen. Next up Aston Villa at Anfield. Jacob Tanswell’s in Bruges to tell us about the worst performance of the Emery era.

Viktor Gyokeres monsters Man City in Lisbon, as Pep’s side suffer their 3rd straight defeat. When did they become so vulnerable to the counter?

Arsenal are also beaten again at Inter - next up a trip to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Plus Jimbo’s neighbour Noel, is Mbappe the new Asprilla and Tom’s amazing stat that may no longer be true.

*** We’ve been nominated for Podcast of the Year at the 2024 Football Supporters’ Association Awards! Voting closes at midday on Monday 18th November… you know what to do! https://thefsa.org.uk/news/fsa-awards-2024-vote-now/ ***

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Liverpool 4-0 Leverkusen (07.00)

• PART 1b: Brugge 1-0 Villa with Jacob Tanswell (12.30)

• PART 2: Sporting 4-1 Man City (22.00) 

• PART 3a: Inter 1-0 Arsenal (36.00)

• PART 3b: Other Champions League highlights (45.00)

• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (55.00)

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Pol Ballús, Julien Laurens, Seb Stafford Bloor and James Horncastle are alongside Jimbo for your weekly dose of action from across the continent. 

We’ve reached the halfway stage of the Champions League league phase, with some tasty matchday four ties to preview including Inter v Arsenal, Liverpool v Leverkusen and PSG v Atléti.

Domestically, it was a reduced schedule in Spain following the devastating flash floods in Valencia. We discuss the reaction to any football at all being played following the natural disaster - which included Barcelona's derby win over Espanyol.

Napoli were stunned in their own backyard, handed a 3-0 defeat by Atalanta in Antonio Conte’s first defeat since his first game in charge. It means Inter are just a point off top spot in Serie A as they closed the gap thanks to a 1-0 victory over strugglers Venezia. 

In Ligue 1, PSG extended their lead to six points thanks to a narrow 1-0 win over Lens to maintain their unbeaten start to the campaign. After being unbeaten since April, it’s now back-to-back defeats for Monaco as Adi Hütter’s men slipped to third following their 1-0 defeat by Angers. 

And in the Bundesliga, Dortmund picked up a precious three points for beleaguered manager Nuri Şahin as they inflicted a first league defeat of the season on Leipzig. Bayern took full advantage, scoring goals for fun to move three points clear at the summit - while Leverkusen find themselves seven points off the pace after their goalless draw with Stuttgart. 

Plus, are Ajax finally back?! Michiel Jongsma joins us to reflect on Saturday’s 3-2 win over PSV - which moves Francesco Farioli’s side five points behind Eredivisie leaders Eindhoven with a game in hand. 

*** We’ve been nominated for Podcast of the Year at the 2024 Football Supporters’ Association Awards! Voting closes at midday on Monday 18th November… you know what to do!  https://thefsa.org.uk/news/fsa-awards-2024-vote-now/ ***

Produced by Lucy Oliva. 

• PART 1: Moments of the weekend (00.45)

• PART 2: Serie A review - Atalanta stun Napoli (08.15)

• PART 3: La Liga review - Barcelona beat rivals Espanyol (26.40)

• PART 4: Eredivisie review - Are Ajax back?! (40.30)

• PART 5: Ligue 1 review - Pressure on PSG to perform in the UCL (49.40)

• PART 5: Bundesliga review - Leipzig taste defeat in the league (59.00)

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Jimbo is joined in the studio by Daniel Storey, Jay Harris and Mark Carey after a Premier League weekend full of cats and pigeons.

Man City are beaten for the first time in almost a year. Sam Davis from the Back of the Net podcast tells us about the best result in Bournemouth’s history.

Nottingham Forest are in dreamland, also known as 3rd in the table after hammering the Hammers. Just how long does Julen Lopetegui have left?

It’s a wonderful weekend for Liverpool who go top while Arsenal also lose at Newcastle. Is it time to be critical of the Gunners’ transfer business?

Plus The Athletic’s Simon Johnson reports on Chelsea’s draw at Old Trafford while Tottenham come from behind again to take apart top 4 rivals Villa.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Spurs 4-1 Aston Villa (05.45)

• PART 1b: Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea with Simon Johnson (15.00)

• PART 2a: Bournemouth 2-1 Man City with Sam Davis (24.00) 

• PART 2b: Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal (35.00)

• PART 2c: Liverpool 2-1 Brighton (40.00)

• PART 3: Nottingham Forest 3-0 West Ham (44.00)

• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (55.00)

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Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Adrian Clarke and Liam Tharme in tow to break down a massive week of football.

The Carabao Cup quarter-finals are set after Spurs knock out Man City, while holders Liverpool and Arsenal also progress. Hear about 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri’s virtuoso performance.

Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Man United also let loose, putting five past Leicester at Old Trafford. Laurie Whitwell has the latest on how long it will be before Ruben Amorim is in the dugout.

The Red Devils host Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday, while Arsenal travel to Newcastle and Bournemouth try to record their first ever win over injury-hit Man City.

Plus Preston 1888, sleep scores and when you should eat crumpets.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Carabao Cup Last 16 roundup (02.00)

• PART 2: Amorim / Man Utd v Chelsea with Laurie Whitwell (21.00)

• PART 3a: Bournemouth v Man City preview (34.00) 

• PART 3b: Liverpool v Brighton preview (38.00)

• PART 3c: Newcastle v Arsenal preview (40.00)

• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (48.00)

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Jimbo’s joined by his continental crew - Pol Ballús, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Seb Stafford-Bloor - to look back on a seismic week of European action - and all the fallout from Monday night’s Ballon d’Or ceremony which has left Real Madrid rather unhappy…

We dive into the big news coming out of Old Trafford - that Manchester United are working on a deal to appoint Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim as their new head coach. Portuguese journalist David Novo brings us the latest.

There was pandemonium at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday night as La Liga leaders Barcelona thrashed their fierce rivals in El Clasico to move six points clear at the top of the table. It was also a week to forget for Atléti, beaten 1-0 at Betis which means they’re 10 points off the pace despite their record summer spending. 

There was also chaos in Serie A, with the Derby d'Italia finishing 4-4 between Juventus and Inter. Napoli took advantage to extend their lead at the top to 4 points after their narrow 1-0 win over Lecce. 

Bayern Munich responded to their midweek mauling by Barcelona by dishing out a 5-0 defeat to Bochum, while Dortmund were condemned to their third straight away Bundesliga defeat at the hands of Augsburg AND Leverkusen got Leverkusened - conceding a 90th minute equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Werder Bremen. 

And in Ligue 1, PSG are now the only unbeaten side in the division as they comfortably disposed of Marseille 3-0, while Monaco and Lens both tasted defeat for the first time this season. 

Produced by Lucy Oliva. 

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend & Ballon d’Or fallout (00.35)

• PART 2: Rúben Amorim to Man United? The latest with Record’s David Novo (12.40)  

• PART 3: La Liga review - Barcelona batter Real on bad week for Madrid sides (26.00)

• PART 4: Serie A review - Derby d’Italia stunner as Napoli win again (36.40)

• PART 5: Ligue 1 review - PSG cruise to victory in Le Classique (49.40)

• PART 6: Bundesliga review - Concerns for Bayern despite big win as Leverkusen drop late points (59.00)

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Jimbo welcomes Carl Anka, JJ Bull and Matt Davies-Adams into the studio after a bumper weekend full of late drama.

Liverpool lose top spot to Man City but they come from behind twice to salvage a point at the Emirates. Are Arsenal’s players dropping like flies after playing too much football?

Man United are beaten at West Ham for the 3rd year in a row. Will Erik ten Hag be denying this game as well after a very controversial late penalty?

Chelsea edge past Newcastle with Cole Palmer in scintillating form once again. Who would the panel rather have in their team? Palmer or Haaland?

And it’s a first win of the season for Palace over Spurs at Selhurst Park. Reuben Pinder tells us why the fans have stuck with Oliver Glasner.

Plus Welbeck, Barkley and Bryan Mbeumo’s brand awareness.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool with James Pearce (05.30)

• PART 2a: Man City 1-0 Southampton (20.00)

• PART 2b: West Ham 2-1 Man United (23.00) 

• PART 2b: Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle (30.00)

• PART 2c: Crystal Palace 1-0 Tottenham with Reuben Pinder (40.00)

• PART 3: Saturday’s action in the Premier League (44.00)

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Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Colin Millar into The Athletic’s studios amid an epic week of football.

Hansi Flick’s young Barcelona banish some Bayern demons with a 4-1 win in Catalunya. And Real Madrid come from 2-0 down to thrash Dortmund 5-2. Vinicius Junior takes the match ball. Next the Ballon d’Or?

Elsewhere in Europe, high-spending Atletico are under pressure but it’s Unai Emery’s Aston Villa who are top of the Champions League.

Arne Slot has made the best start by any Liverpool manager ever. He takes the Premier League leaders to face a depleted Arsenal on Sunday.

Plus Viktor Gyokeres, Papiss Cisse and the Battle of the Buffet 20 years on.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Barcelona 4-1 Bayern with Pol Ballus (06.30)

• PART 1b: Real Madrid 5-2 Dortmund (16.30)

• PART 2a: Arsenal v Liverpool preview (25.00) 

• PART 2b: The rest of the Champions League midweek (35.00)

• PART 3a: On This Day - the Battle of the Buffet (45.00)

• PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (53.00)

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Julien Laurens, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballús and James Horncastle are back with Jimbo to reflect on another busy weekend of European action - and look ahead to matchday three in the Champions League. 

In La Liga, Barcelona put five past Sevilla while Real Madrid extended their unbeaten league run to 42 games ahead of a tantalising El Clásico coming up on Saturday night when Los Blancos could equal the record - set by Barca no less! But there’s a stern test for Hansi Flick to navigate in midweek first - with their nemesis and his former side Bayern Munich in town… 

Speaking of, Harry Kane was back to scoring ways (after a whole three games without a goal) as he bagged a hat-trick in Bayern’s 4-0 win over Stuttgart to warm up for the trip to Spain in style. There were also Bundesliga wins for Leverkusen and Dortmund - who continue to bewilder with their mixed form under Nuri Sahin as they prepare to face Real Madrid in a rematch of this summer’s Champions League final. 

It was a weekend of fine margins over in Italy, with Napoli, Inter, Milan and Juventus all winning 1-0. It’s Antonio Conte’s men who lead the way at the top of the Serie A table - while Roma’s frustrating start under Ivan Juric continues. 

And in France, PSG are beginning to purr with Bradley Barcola starring once again in their 4-2 win over Strasbourg - taking full advantage after early leaders Monaco were held to a goalless draw by Lille. 

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moments of the weekend (0.45)

• PART 2: La Liga review - Barcelona & Real Madrid win ahead of big UCL midweek (12.45)

• PART 3: Bundesliga review - Bayern put 5 past Sevilla ahead of trip to Spain (25.30)

• PART 4: Ligue 1 review - PSG take back top spot after Monaco draw (38.55)

• PART 5: Serie A review - 1-0’s across the board for the big boys (49.40)

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Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Tim Spiers in the aftermath of a dramatic and significant Premier League weekend.

Liverpool pass a major test at Anfield as they beat Chelsea to stay top of the table. Can Slot’s side remain as composed and calm when they head to the Emirates on Sunday?

Arsenal themselves are maybe lacking composure as they suffer their first defeat of the season at Bournemouth. Yet another red card for the Gunners - are they playing too close to the edge?

It’s a heartbreaking weekend for the teams at the bottom with winless Wolves beaten in stoppage time by Man City, while winless Southampton throw away a 2-0 lead to lose to Leicester.

And JJ Bull joins us to discuss one of the best teams in Europe this season, his beloved Aberdeen who look like the real deal as they battle back to draw at Celtic.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea with James Pearce (04.30)

• PART 1b: Wolves 1-2 Man City (17.00)

• PART 2: Bournemouth 2-0 Arsenal (27.00) 

• PART 3a: Southampton 2-3 Leicester (37.00)

• PART 3b: Ipswich 0-2 Everton (42.00)

• PART 4a: The amazing Aberdeen with JJ Bull (44.00)

• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (49.00)

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Jimbo welcomes Rory Smith, Duncan Alexander and Benji Lanyado into the pod after a seismic week in English football.

Thomas Tuchel is the new manager of England. Should the job always go to an English coach? Are tournaments won by the best tactical coaches? And how has this gone down in Germany? Raphael Honigstein has the answer.

The Premier League is back with Tuchel’s old club travelling to leaders Liverpool. Two impressive new managers in Slot and Maresca - who will come out on top?

Elsewhere, Gary O’Neil looks to book himself another spot on Monday Night Football, Brentford look to score from kick-off again and Southampton look to banish those 9-0 demons.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Tuchel to England - should it happen? (00.45)

• PART 1b: Tuchel to England - will it work? (13.30)

• PART 2: International roundup (26.00) 

• PART 3a: Liverpool v Chelsea preview (33.00)

• PART 3b: Wolves v Man City & Bournemouth v Arsenal previews (38.00)

• PART 4a: Tottenham v West Ham & Man Utd v Brentford previews (43.00)

• PART 4b: On This Day & the rest of the PL weekend (53.00)

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It’s Jimbo, it’s Tim Spiers, it’s Adrian Clarke and it’s Colin Millar in the midst of a week chock-full of international action.

England get back to winning ways in Finland after a humbling night against the impressive Greeks at Wembley. How much is Lee Carsley eroding his authority when he opens his mouth? And how likely is it that Pep will be the next England manager?

It’s another valiant defeat for Scotland, a nightmare for one Welsh admin and a tough time to be a Northern Ireland fan. Plus what has happened to Evan Ferguson?

We look at some of the other international highlights, from Liechtenstein Hong Kong to Rafa Leao’s dribbling.

Plus Megan Feringa gives us the latest from a massive WSL weekend as pressure continues to mount on Jonas Eidevall at Arsenal.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Hong Kong beef and high altitude (01.00)

• PART 2: Finland 1-3 England - who is England’s next manager? (11.00)

• PART 3: How the rest of the home nations are faring (32.00) 

• PART 4: Elsewhere in international football (47.00)

• PART 5: WSL weekend round-up with Megan Feringa (54.00)

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Jimbo takes Jack Lang, Charlie Eccleshare and Tom Williams on a voyage across the international break.

Plenty of news in the world of club football with Jurgen Klopp becoming the Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull. It hasn’t gone down well. We speak to the man who wrote the book on Klopp - Raphael Honigstein.

Man City’s case against the Premier League on associated party transactions reaches a conclusion. Matt Slater tells us who came out on top and whether this means anything for the 115 charges.

We also pay tribute to the retiring Andres Iniesta and examine what seems to be a bit of a mess in France revolving around Griezmann and Mbappe.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Jay Beale.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: England Greece memories (05.30)

• PART 2a: Klopp joins Red Bull, with Raphael Honigstein (14.00)

• PART 2b: Andres Iniesta retires (28.00) 

• PART 2c: Griezmann versus Mbappe (31.00)

• PART 2d: Wales and Scotland’s hopes this weekend (39.00)

• PART 3: Man City’s APT case with Matt Slater (46.00)

• PART 4: CONMEBOL - the Paqueta case (55.00)

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Jimbo’s got James Horncastle, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Julien Laurens and Pol Ballús alongside him to recap the latest action from across the continent. 

Serie A saw goals AND penalty saves aplenty - with David de Gea snatching the headlines in Fiorentina’s victory over Milan while Marcus Thuram and Mateo Retegui both bagging hat-tricks in big wins for Inter and Torino. 

Speaking of hat-tricks, Robert Lewandowski rolled back the years as he scored three of his own as Barcelona cruised to victory against Alaves. They’ve got a three-point advantage over Real Madrid - who are battling injury and personnel issues but won against an impressive Villarreal side. Oh, and Paulo Gazzaniga managed a remarkable feat between the sticks… 

In Germany there was late drama at Deutsche Bank Park as Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich drew 3-3, while Bayer Leverkusen let a two-goal lead slip as Holstein Kiel came from behind to earn an unlikely point.

PSG’s difficult week continued as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Nice - leaving Monaco clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table after their 2-1 win at Rennes. Elsewhere Lille backed up their Real Madrid Champions League triumph by beating Toulouse 2-1. 

Produced by Lucy Oliva. 

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend - plus the return of Paul Pogba and tributes to Johan Neeskens (00.35)

• PART 2: Serie A review - Lazio the surprise package as McTomadona strikes again (12.40)

• PART 3: Bundesliga review - Bayern and Leverkusen drop points as Dortmund struggle (27.10)

• PART 4: Ligue 1 review - PSG held as Monaco pull clear at the top and Marseille disappoint (37.05)

• PART 5: La Liga review - Lewandowski bags a hat-trick as Real win - but still don’t look right (47.45)

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Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Matt Davies-Adams review a Premier League weekend that thrills and bores in equal measure.

Spurs throw away a 2-0 lead at Brighton as the Seagulls win 3-2 at the Amex. Why does it have to be all or nothing with Ange Postecoglou’s style of play?

Liverpool stay top of the table with their victory at winless Palace. Why has the transition been so smooth under Arne Slot? 

Man City and Arsenal survive scares to win again, with Saka and Havertz in especially spectacular form right now.

Wolves stay bottom after their 5-3 defeat at Brentford as the fans turn on the manager and the owners.

Plus Traore v Werner and why won’t Leicester fans cut Cooper some slack?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Brighton 3-2 Tottenham with Andy Naylor (06.30)

• PART 1b: Chelsea 1-1 Forest & Villa 0-0 Man Utd (17.30)

• PART 2a: Crystal Palace 0-1 Liverpool (28.00) 

• PART 2b: Arsenal and City come from behind to win (35.00)

• PART 3a: Brentford 5-3 Wolves (45.00)

• PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (56.00)

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Jimbo welcomes Rory Smith, Natalie Gedra and Duncan Alexander into the pod in a week packed full of Champions League and Premier League drama.

Villa Park plays host to a historic win for Unai Emery’s side against the mighty Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Under-fire Erik ten Hag is the next visiting manager on Sunday.

Arsenal make light work of the mighty PSG, thanks to Kai Havertz and his huge brain. A Ramsdale reunion is on the agenda this Saturday.

Celtic suffered in Dortmund while Juventus recorded an incredible win against the odds in Leipzig. But it was a terrible midweek for the Madrid clubs as The Athletic’s Guillermo Rai tells us from Lille.

Plus elsewhere in the Premier League this weekend, Fulham looking to turn the tide of history and animals as fast as Micky van de Ven.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Champions League one night stands (01.30)

• PART 2a: Aston Villa 1-0 Bayern (07.00)

• PART 2b: Liverpool 2-0 Bologna (13.00)

• PART 2c: Arsenal 2-0 PSG (15.00)

• PART 2d: Incredible wins for Dortmund and Juventus (21.00)

• PART 3: Lille 1-0 Real Madrid with Guillermo Rai (31.00)

• PART 4: Brighton v Spurs, plus City, Arsenal & Liverpool’s hopes (37.00)

• PART 5: Villa v Man Utd and the rest of the Premier League weekend (52.00)

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Pol Ballús, Julien Laurens, Seb Stafford Bloor and James Horncastle are alongside Jimbo for your weekly dose of continental action.

It’s matchday two in the Champions League and there are some particularly tasty ties to preview including 1982 European Cup final rematch Aston Villa v Bayern Munich and Arsenal v PSG.

In terms of domestic fortunes, Barcelona’s perfect start is over! Hansi Flick’s tinkering doesn’t pay off as they’re beaten 4-2 at Osasuna - while the Madrid derby ended all square in dramatic circumstances. 

The spoils were also shared in the big Bundesliga tie of the weekend - with Bayern and Leverkusen playing out a 1-1 draw. Dortmund bounced back from their 5-1 defeat by Stuttgart - but they made hard work of it having to fight back from 2-0 down to winless Bochum. 

Napoli are the outright Serie A leaders after their 2-0 victory over Monza - and Inter got back to winning ways in a five-goal thriller at Udinese. 

While in Ligue 1, PSG have officially made their best start to a season in seven years after Friday’s 3-1 win over Rennes - while Marseille were handed their first defeat under Roberto De Zerbi by Liam Rosenior’s high-flying Strasbourg.

Produced by Lucy Oliva. 

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend (01.55)

• PART 2: La Liga review - dramatic scenes in Madrid as Barcelona lose for the first time (07.05)

• PART 3: Some Champions League standout ties (20.25)

• PART 3: Bundesliga review - Bayern and Bayer share the spoils (26.30)

• PART 4: Ligue 1 review - PSG roll on as Rosenior’s Strasbourg better Marseille (44.30)

• PART 5: Europa League and Conference League highlights (51.45)

• PART 6: Serie A review - Napoli looking ominous as Juve win behind closed doors (56.05)

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Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Luis Miguel Echegaray after another thrilling Premier League weekend.

Man United are taken apart by Tottenham on Sunday. Jay Harris is at Old Trafford to help explain how they did it. How damaging could this be for Erik ten Hag?

Arsenal are the bookies’ favourites for the title after Man City slip up at Newcastle. But it’s Liverpool who are top of the table after their win at bottom club Wolves. Is Ryan Gravenberch the best midfielder in the Premier League right now?

And is Cole Palmer the league’s best player? His four-goal haul against Brighton steals all the headlines this weekend, with Matt Davies-Adams witnessing it in person.

Plus it was a great weekend for Everton, Raul Jimenez and Kalvin Phillips.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Man United 0-3 Tottenham with Jay Harris (04.00)

• PART 1b: Ipswich 2-2 Aston Villa (16.30)

• PART 2a: Newcastle 1-1 Man City (25.00)

• PART 2b: Arsenal 4-2 Leicester (28.00)

• PART 2c: Wolves 1-2 Liverpool (34.00)

• PART 3a: Chelsea 4-2 Brighton with Matt Davies-Adams (41.00)

• PART 3b : The rest of the Premier League weekend (50.00)

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Jimbo, Charlie Eccleshare, Tom Williams and Liam Tharme cast their eye over a smorgasbord of football issues.

After the confirmation that Rodri has damaged knee ligaments, Man City travel to Newcastle on Saturday. How will Pep cope without arguably his most important player for the majority of the season?

Arsenal’s youngsters shine in the Carabao Cup. Leicester are the next visitors to the Emirates as we ask ‘how do you stop the Gunners from corners?’

Everton’s takeover drama appears to finally be nearing a conclusion. The Athletic’s Matt Slater tells us why the Friedkin Group are set to invest.

Plus Di Canio, Chelsea v Brighton and Raphael Varane’s retirement.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Newcastle v Man City - how will City cope without Rodri? (04.30)

• PART 2: Carabao Cup 3rd round round-up (16.00)

• PART 3: Arsenal v Leicester, corners and time-wasting (25.00)

• PART 4a: Friedkin’s Everton takeover with Matt Slater (35.00)

• PART 4b: Twente then Tottenham for Man United (42.00)

• PART 5a: On This Day - Di Canio pushes Alcock (49.00)

• PART 5b : The rest of the Premier League weekend (51.00)

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Podcast royalty Jimbo and James Horncastle, welcome Julien Laurens, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Pol Ballus for a chat about the European football weekend.

Milan finally win a derby and it might have saved Paulo Fonseca’s job. But how angry are the Roma ultras about the sacking of Daniele De Rossi?

Dortmund are stuffed by Stuttgart, Leverkusen win late again and Bayern score a hatful again with Michael Olise making a magnificent start in Bavaria.

Barcelona make it 6 wins out of 6 in La Liga under Hansi Flick but Marc-André ter Stegen suffers a season-ending injury.

In France, Nice beat Saint-Étienne 8-0 and Marseille somehow win at Lyon despite being a man down for 85 minutes.

Plus the Europa League, Andy Carroll and the Crying One.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Moment of the weekend (03.30)

• PART 2: Milan win derby, while Roma sack De Rossi (07.30)

• PART 3a: Europa League preview and Galatasaray’s derby win (24.00)

• PART 3b: Olise flying at Bayern, as Stuttgart stuff Dortmund (31.00)

• PART 4: Marseille’s unbelievable win at Lyon (42.00)

• PART 5: Six wins out of six for Barca (51.00)

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Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Adrian Clarke discuss a pulsating and intriguing Premier League weekend.

Man City score a 98th minute equaliser after 10-man Arsenal come agonisingly close to becoming the first away team to win at the Etihad in almost 2 years. Did Man City fluff their lines in the second half? And what about the war on delaying restarts?

Brighton and Forest remain unbeaten as we ask are Chelsea going to be good this season? Is Lopetegui too similar to Moyes to be a success at West Ham?

The WSL season kicks off with Arsenal and Man City also drawing 2-2 at the Emirates. The Athletic’s Megan Feringa gives her thoughts on the weekend’s action.

Plus fun Fulham, Dibling as Grealish and Rogers as Gazza.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Man City 2-2 Arsenal (05.00)

• PART 1b: Brighton 2-2 Forest (21.30)

• PART 2a: West Ham 0-3 Chelsea (27.00)

• PART 2b: Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth (32.00)

• PART 3a: WSL news with Megan Feringa (36.00)

• PART 3b: Daniel Storey - Harrogate coach (41.00)

• PART 3c: Aston Villa 3-1 Wolves (45.00)

• PART 3d: Fulham 3-1 Newcastle (45.00)

• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (53.00)

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Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Colin Millar for company with literally too much football to talk about.

The top two for the last two seasons meet at the Etihad on Sunday. Can the best defence in decades stifle Man City again? David Mooney from the Blue Moon podcast joins us.

How do we feel about the new Champions League format? Will we see more hidings the like of which Bayern and Celtic handed out this week? And how much longer does Paulo Fonseca have at Milan?

The Carabao Cup 3rd round gives us plenty to chew on. The longest penalty shootout ever, the exact opposite and the feeling that Ange’s Spurs might not know what they’re doing anymore.

We salute Salvatore Schillaci, the player who embodies Italia 90 more than anybody, who sadly passed away this week.

Plus Definitely Maybe, and the return of the WSL.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: A new era in the Champions League (01.30)

• PART 1b: Man City 0-0 Inter (10.00)

• PART 1c: Milan 1-3 Liverpool (14.00)

• PART 1d: Big wins for Bayern and Celtic (18.00)

• PART 2: Tribute to Toto Schillaci (29.00)

• PART 3: Carabao Cup 3rd round round-up (36.00)

• PART 4a: Man City v Arsenal preview with David Mooney (45.00)

• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (59.00)

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Jimbo’s joined by James Horncastle, Pol Ballús, Julien Laurens and Seb Stafford Bloor to round up the welcome return to domestic action across the continent. 

Barcelona extended their perfect start in La Liga under Hansi Flick with a 4-1 victory at Girona, while Real Madrid and Atleti both won to keep up the pressure - including first goals for Conor Gallagher and Julián Alvarez.

Harry Kane’s been doing Harry Kane things - scoring his fifth Bayern hat-trick as they hammered Holstein Kiel 6-1 to make it three wins from three under Vincent Kompany in the Bundesliga. Dortmund kept up the early pressure with their own 4-2 triumph over Heidenheim. 

AC Milan finally showed up to the party with their first three points under Paulo Fonseca in Serie A - plus Napoli are flying after their 4-0 win at Cagliari. That Hellas Verona defeat feels like a long time ago now…

Meanwhile in Ligue 1, PSG came from behind in their 3-1 victory against Brest to maintain their perfect start - and Marseille continue to impress under Roberto De Zerbi. 

Plus - it’s matchday one in the new look Champions League! We take a look at some of the standout fixtures over the next few days - including Milan v Liverpool and Man City v Inter. 

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Hello and moments of the week (00.45)

• PART 2: Champions League preview - matchday one standout ties (08.40)

• PART 3: La Liga review - Barcelona can't stop winning (20.30)

• PART 4: Serie A review - Big wins for Napoli and Milan (28.45)

• PART 5: Ligue 1 review - PSG's perfect start continues - plus eye-catching results elsewhere on the continent (37.35)

• PART 6: Bundesliga review - Bayern Munich put six past Holstein Kiel (48.15)

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Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Carl Anka and Jay Harris into the studio after a wonderful weekend of Barclays.

Arsenal make an important statement with their 1-0 win in the North London derby. Should Ange worry more about set-pieces or are Tottenham destined for silverware in his second season?

Arne Slot suffers his first defeat as Liverpool manager as they get picked off by unbeaten Forest. The Athletic’s Paul Taylor was there.

Newcastle sit just 2 points off top spot despite not really impressing that much. Chris Waugh was at Molineux as the Magpies came from behind to beat Wolves.

Plus who can save Everton, will it work out at Chelsea for Sancho and which manager would make the best father-in-law?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: The Magic Balloon and AFC Wimbledon (01.00)

• PART 2a: Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal (05.30)

• PART 2b: Wolves 1-2 Newcastle with Chris Waugh (18.00)

• PART 3a: Man City 2-1 Brentford (25.00)

• PART 3b: Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest with Paul Taylor (30.00)

• PART 4a: Aston Villa 3-2 Everton (43.00)

• PART 4b: Southampton 0-3 Man Utd (50.00)

• PART 4c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (55.00)

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Jimbo is joined by Rory Smith, Duncan Alexander and Adrian Clarke after the conclusion of the international break and what could be the spectacular return of the Premier League.

It’s Tottenham taking on Arsenal in the North London derby with the Gunners missing both Rice and Odegaard. Opportunity knocks for Ange…and Arteta.

Haaland hopes for another hat-trick against the Bees while Slot looks to make history at Anfield this weekend.

Chelsea’s ownership team look to be dissolving before our eyes. The Athletic’s Liam Twomey has more.

Plus who’s a fan of Duran, what was pumping out the Goldstone Tannoy in 1982 and which sport do they love the most in Venezuela?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: International round-up (02.00)

• PART 2a: Tottenham v Arsenal preview (11.00)

• PART 2b: Next up for Man City and Liverpool… (20.00)

• PART 3a: Chelsea’s ownership split with Liam Twomey (28.00)

• PART 3b: Southampton v Man Utd preview (40.00)

• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (43.00)

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Jimbo welcomes James Horncastle, Daniel Storey and Tim Spiers into the fold after an intriguing international weekend.

Lee Carsley’s England ease past the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League in Dublin. An intelligent correction of Southgate’s errors or easy pickings against a team in a very weak group?

Italy produce one of the shocks of the weekend, taking France apart in Paris. How to explain one of the most unpredictable teams in Europe?

San Marino results are usually the most predictable but they recorded their first win in 20 years. Lee Wingate from The Sweeper was there to see history unfold.

Plus Scottish woe, Swedish firepower and a Due South retrospective.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Republic of Ireland 0-2 England (05.30)

• PART 2: France 1-3 Italy (19.00)

• PART 3: San Marino’s historic win with Lee Wingate (29.00)

• PART 4: Elsewhere in the international break (41.00)

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It’s the international break and Jimbo has rounded up Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Tom Williams to talk Turkey. And other nations too.

The return of the Nations League ushers in the start of the Lee Carsley era with England, up against the start of the Heimir Hallgrímsson era with Republic of Ireland.

Craig Bellamy also begins his international management career with Wales. Is Mauricio Pochettino about to do the same with USA. The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio gives us the latest ahead of the clash with Jesse Marsch’s Canada on Saturday.

World Cup qualifying continues in South America with Brazil calling up Chelsea’s new signing to help turn around their fortunes. We hear about Jack’s journey to meet Kerlon, creator of the iconic seal dribble.

Plus Leicester’s loophole, Suarez’s tears and the oldest ice hockey fixture in the world.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Are we in love with the Nations League? (03.00)

• PART 1b: Leicester and Chelsea’s PSR escape (06.00)

• PART 2a: Nations League highlights (11.00)

• PART 2b: Republic of Ireland v England preview (14.30)

• PART 3a: USA v Canada preview with Paul Tenorio (23.00)

• PART 3b: Jack meets the seal dribbler Kerlon (34.00)

• PART 4: Uruguay, Estevao and CONMEBOL (43.00)

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Jimbo’s got Julien Laurens, Seb Stafford Bloor, James Horncastle and Pol Ballús alongside him for your latest dose of action from across the continent. 

After 462 days Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga unbeaten streak is over after their 3-2 defeat by RB Leipzig. Harry Kane scored his first goal of the season as Thomas Muller became Bayern's all-time record appearance holder in their win over Freiburg.

Elsewhere, Lyon came out on top in a seven-goal thriller with Strasbourg in Ligue 1 - but it’s PSG who maintain the only 100% record three matches in. 

Milan’s sticky start to the Serie A season continued in a 2-2 draw with Lazio which featured some eye-catching decisions from Paulo Fonseca… they’re already five points off the pace while Inter lead the way after their 4-0 thrashing of Atalanta. Plenty of deadline day drama to reflect on too - as Victor Osimhen eventually gets his move away from Napoli… 

Plus, Kylian Mbappé’s wait for a La Liga goal is over as he bagged a brace against Betis - but Barcelona stole the show putting seven past Real Valladolid!

We’ve also got plenty of reaction to last week’s European draws which threw up some pretty tasty ties… 

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Hello and moments of the week (00.45)

• PART 2: La Liga review - Barcelona purring under Hansi Flick (11.10)

• PART 3: Bundesliga review - Leverkusen's unbeaten run is OVER (23.25)

• PART 4: Serie A - Fonseca furore and Osimhen out (34.50)

• PART 5: Ligue 1 review - Lyon win 4-3 thriller and Will Still's angry (49.30)

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Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Mark Carey after a blockbuster Premier League weekend.

Liverpool take Man United apart at Old Trafford thanks to Salah, Diaz and Gravenberch. Hear why Slot’s hot and ten Hag’s not.

As Man City’s big Norwegian breaks more records, we discuss some of our favourite Haaland stats.

Bournemouth complete possibly the greatest comeback in Premier League history. Ben Phillips from Back of the Net tells us about the limbs.

Plus Sol Bamba, Sterling, the Rice red and the Saints’ style.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Ben Green.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Man United 0-3 Liverpool with James Pearce (05.30)

• PART 2: The rest of Sunday’s football (23.00)

• PART 3a: West Ham 1-3 Man City (29.00)

• PART 3b: Arsenal 1-1 Brighton (34.00)

• PART 4a: Everton 2-3 Bournemouth with Back of the Net (45.00)

• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (51.00)

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Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Jay Harris and Benji Lanyado in the studio with a whole banquet of football topics to feast upon.

The Premier League fixture list pairs up Arsenal and Brighton, Newcastle and Tottenham and Manchester United and Liverpool. Can sensible Slot maintain his 100% record as Reds manager? Is signing Chiesa another sensible move? And would United signing Raheem Sterling be less sensible?

Benji’s West Ham host champions Man City as we pay tribute to one of City’s former managers, the incomparable Sven-Göran Eriksson. 

Plus the Carabao Cup, the Eze show and Adama Traore Ballon d’Or.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Paying tribute to Sven-Göran Eriksson (03.00)

• PART 2: Man United v Liverpool preview (12.00)

• PART 3: West Ham v Man City and Arsenal v Brighton previews (25.00)

• PART 4a: Carabao Cup round-up (36.00)

• PART 4b: Newcastle v Spurs preview (40.00)

• PART 4c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (45.00)

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We recorded this show several hours before the sad news of Sven-Göran Eriksson’s death at the age of 76. We’ll share our memories of the manager who had such a huge impact on European football - and indeed Jimbo’s career - on Thursday’s Totally, and again when our Euro crew reassembles next week.

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In the meantime, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Pol Ballus are here to take you through all the headlines from across the continent. 

PSG’s scintillating start to their Ligue 1 campaign continued - while Lille, Monaco and Lens also maintained their perfect records.

Antonio Conte’s Napoli bounced back from their shock opening day 3-0 defeat with a 3-0 victory over Bologna - but Milan’s poor start continued as they were beaten at Parma. 

The first weekend of the new Bundesliga season didn’t disappoint - including yet another Leverkusen late show and opening day victories for Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. 

Plus, over in Spain Barcelona maintained their winning start under Hansi Flick while both Madrid sides registered 3-0 triumphs.

To life, Kaiser!

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Produced by Lucy Oliva.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Hello and moments of the week (02.00)

• PART 2: Ligue 1 review - are PSG looking ominous already? (08.00)

• PART 3: Serie A review - Napoli bounce back as Milan struggle (21.15)

• PART 4: Bundesliga review - Leverkusen late show while Bayern and Dortmund get opening day wins (35.35)

• PART 5: La Liga review - Barcelona impress as Real and Atleti record 3-0 wins (47.05)

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Jimbo is joined in the studio by Tim Spiers, Matt Davies-Adams and Colin Millar after some extraordinary Premier League action.

Enzo Maresca secures his first win in the Premier League as Chelsea beat Wolves 6-2 at Molineux. Noni Madueke scores a hat-trick after an accidental post about the city of Wolverhampton. Liam Twomey reviews a remarkable day.

Arsenal are 2-0 winners at Villa but does the result say more about Arteta’s men or Emery’s side? And Brighton are victorious as Man United lose in stoppage time again.

Everton remain bottom of the Premier League after a 4-0 thrashing at Spurs. Matt Jones from The Blue Room tells us why Toffees fans shouldn’t be panicking just yet.

Plus advertising hoardings and the underrated Andy Cole.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Is Wolverhampton really s**t? (01.00)

• PART 2a: Wolves 2-6 Chelsea with Liam Twomey (05.30)

• PART 2b: Bournemouth 1-1 Newcastle & Liverpool 2-0 Brentford (18.00)

• PART 3: Big wins for Man City and Arsenal (26.00)

• PART 4: Brighton 2-1 Man United (39.00)

• PART 5a: Tottenham 4-0 Everton with Matt Jones (46.00)

• PART 5b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (55.00)

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Jimbo welcomes Charlie Eccleshare, Natalie Gedra and Liam Tharme into The Athletic studios ahead of the second weekend of Premier League action.

Arsenal travel to Villa Park to face a team that scuppered their title hopes by winning both meetings last season. Can Unai Emery get one over on his old club again?

Fabian Hürzeler has his first home game as Brighton boss with Man United visiting the Amex. And a lot has happened at Man City and Ipswich since they last met in the top flight.

Plus bullish Ange, Evanilson down south and what is going on at Chelsea?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Tennis needs VAR (02.00)

• PART 2a: Aston Villa v Arsenal preview (05.00)

• PART 2b: Man City v Ipswich preview (15.00)

• PART 3a: Leicester 1-1 Tottenham & Spurs v Everton preview (20.00)

• PART 3b: Brighton v Man United preview (30.00)

• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (38.00)

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Jimbo, James Horncastle and Julien Laurens are with you to round up a busy first weekend of domestic action across the continent.

Laterkusen strike again as Xabi Alonso's side needed an 88th-minute equaliser to force a penalty shootout before going on to win the German Super Cup against Stuttgart. Seb Stafford Bloor brings us the story plus the latest from across Germany.

Kylian Mbappé’s start to life in La Liga didn’t quite go to plan as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Mallorca while Barcelona got off to winning ways under Hansi Flick. Pol Ballus joins us from Spain.

Meanwhile, Antonio Conte made a nightmare start to his time at Napoli in a 3-0 humbling by Verona - and Inter became the first Serie A champions to fail to win on the opening day of the next season since 2015 after conceding an injury-time equaliser to draw 2-2 with Genoa.

Plus, Roberto De Zerbi’s Marseille well and truly announced themselves with a 5-1 battering of Brest. They heard our calls for a proper title race last week…

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Hello and moments of the week (00.45)

• PART 2: German Super Cup review - plus a look ahead to the opening weekend of Bundesliga action (06.15)

• PART 3: Serie A review - Conte's Napoli stunned as Juve start brightly (15.45)

• PART 4: Ligue 1 review - Big wins for PSG and Marseille (27.55)

• PART 5: La Liga review - Barcelona off to winning ways while Real and Atléti drop points (38.25)

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Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Matt Davies-Adams and Sasha Goryunov after the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.

The champions ease to victory at Stamford Bridge to make it a losing start at Chelsea for Enzo Maresca. But the decision to leave out Raheem Sterling, and to make Enzo Fernandez captain, is what dominates discussion.

Brighton sit top of the table after a 3-0 victory at Everton in Fabian Hurzeler’s first game in charge. Brian Owen from The Argus tells us why we shouldn’t be surprised.

Arne Slot’s Liverpool overcome Ipswich in his first match in charge while Villa show their squad depth in their victory at West Ham. And Brentford's Ivan Toney looks set for Saudi Arabia.

Plus Henry or Salah, a golden era of goalkeeping and bridge transfers.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: An opening weekend of few surprises (01.00)

• PART 2a: Chelsea 0-2 Man City (04.30)

• PART 2b: Brentford 2-1 Palace with Jay Harris (15.00)

• PART 3a: Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool (25.00)

• PART 3b: Arsenal 2-0 Wolves and great goalkeepers (33.00)

• PART 4: Everton 0-3 Brighton with Brian Owen (40.00)

• PART 5: The rest of the Premier League weekend (49.00)

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Jimbo, James Horncastle and Julien Laurens are back and they’ve got some new friends as the season kicks off across the continent.

Kylian Mbappe helped Real Madrid to the Super Cup on his debut. Will he help Real retain the La Liga title? Pol Ballus joins us from Spain.

Leverkusen shocked Europe last season. Now it’s Vincent Kompany’s Bayern that are looking to catch them. Seb Stafford-Bloor has more from Germany.

Inter dominated Serie A last season but there’s been plenty of change at their rivals with Thiago Motta now at Juventus and Antonio Conte taking charge at Napoli.

And Roberto De Zerbi is the biggest arrival in France. Can he inspire Marseille and will we have an actual title race in Ligue 1 this season?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Some changes and some Super Cup reaction (01.00)

• PART 2: La Liga preview - can anyone stop Kylian’s Real? (07.00)

• PART 3: Ligue 1 preview - could De Zerbi’s Marseille challenge? (24.00)

• PART 4: Serie A preview - will Conte’s Napoli lead the chase? (37.00)

• PART 5: Bundesliga preview - will Kompany’s Bayern bounce back? (56.00)

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Jimbo’s back! And so are Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke as the 2024/25 Premier League season dawns upon us.

Man City are aiming for a fifth title in a row - can Arsenal stop them after two second place finishes? Or will it be Liverpool in Arne Slot’s first season in charge?

Are Maresca and ten Hag the managers under most pressure after the events of last season and this summer? And will the three promoted clubs go straight back down again?

Plus a big Fulham prediction, the Ipswich player who could be the answer to England’s problems and why there are so many southern teams in the Premier League this season.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: How’s the weather? (01.00)

• PART 1b: The title race - is it Arsenal’s year? (07.00)

• PART 2a: Breakthrough players and teams in 24/25 (23.00)

• PART 2b: Who will finish in the top 4? (40.00)

• PART 3: Who’s going down? (57.00)

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Jimbo is joined by Rory Smith, Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and many, many more after Spain deservedly win Euro 2024.

It’s a 4th European title for the Spanish, with a late winner from Mikel Oyarzabal breaking England hearts in Berlin. Plenty to discuss regarding the Kane conundrum, Southgate’s style of football and whether he and England can go again.

Plus our panelists from across the tournament relive their highlights of these Euros. From the fans to the kids.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Spain 2-1 England (02.30)

• PART 2: A look back at Euro 2024 (28.00)

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Joining Jimbo are Daniel Storey, Pol Ballus, Dom Fifield, Jay Harris and Liam Tharme ahead of the highly anticipated conclusion of the Euros.

England take on Spain. The English contingent on our panel are feeling more relaxed and more trusting in this Three Lions team than ever before. Tactically how can they overcome La Roja who have won 6 out of 6 at this tournament?

Plus who do the Spanish fear in Gareth Southgate’s side? And will Lamine Yamal be having a very happy 17th birthday celebration?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

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Jimbo is joined by Carl Anka, Tim Spiers and Raphael Honigstein after a glorious night for Gareth Southgate’s England.

The Three Lions are through to a second successive Euros final after a last-gasp victory over Netherlands. Ollie Watkins comes on for Harry Kane and scores the winner. Time to start giving Gareth some credit? Or did the officials offer a helping hand?

Did the team show that they might have what it takes to beat the best team in the tournament? Spain await on Sunday in Berlin as we look ahead to the final. 

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: England 2-1 Netherlands with Seb Stafford-Bloor (01.00)

• PART 2: A look ahead to the final and a look back (24.00)

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Jimbo welcomes Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke into the studio after Spain overcome the French to book their place in the final in Berlin on Sunday.

16-year-old Lamine Yamal steals the show as La Roja reach their first major tournament final in 12 years. Will the best team at the Euros win the whole thing? And what are the factors that led to Kylian Mbappe being one of the flops of the tournament?

England and Netherlands face off on Wednesday night to determine who will take on Spain. Hear why it may or may not be Jude Bellingham’s night, plus Sjoerd Mossou tells us about the Dutch expectations ahead of a special match in Dortmund.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Spain 2-1 France with Pol Ballus (04.00)

• PART 2a: The first Euro final and Bellamy to Wales (24.00)

• PART 2b: England v Netherlands preview with Sjoerd Mossou (28.00)

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Jimbo is joined by Tim Spiers, Mark Carey, Daniel Storey and more as the semi-final line-up for Euro 2024 is completed.

England labour once again but emerge victorious against Switzerland. Why were the penalties so good? Why did England stop playing for so long? How have England made it to yet another semi under Southgate?

It will be the Netherlands on Wednesday after they come from behind to beat Turkey in Berlin. Will we see a more open England game with Koeman’s side in opposition?

Plus we look ahead to the other semi-final between Spain and France - the unstoppable force and the immovable object.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: England beat Switzerland on penalties (03.45)

• PART 2: Netherlands 2-1 Turkey with James Horncastle (21.00)

• PART 3: Spain v France preview with Pol Ballus (33.00)

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Jimbo is back with Tim Spiers and Colin Millar for company after the first two quarter-finals go the distance at Euro 2024.

It’s not an easy watch but France are in the semi-finals after progressing past Portugal on penalties. Charlotte Harpur is feeling optimistic about the French style but how badly do they need a Giroud up front?

Spain stun hosts Germany with a victory secured in the last-minute of extra time by Mikel Merino. Seb Stafford-Bloor reflects on a German campaign where everyone can hold their heads high.

Saturday will see Netherlands face Turkey and England take on Switzerland. Valentin Schnorhk tells us how the best group of players the Swiss have ever had can make history and reach a semi-final for the very first time.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: France beat Portugal on pens with Charlotte Harpur (03.00)

• PART 2: Spain 2-1 Germany with Seb Stafford-Bloor (17.00)

• PART 3a: England v Switzerland preview with Valentin Schnorhk (31.00)

• PART 3b: Netherlands v Turkey preview (42.00)

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Jimbo's joined in the studio by JJ Bull and Adrian Clarke to wrap up the last two round of 16 clashes at Euro 2024.

We begin with events in Leipzig - as Turkey hung on to progress to the quarterfinals for the first time in 16 years thanks to a stunning last-gasp save from goalkeeper Mert Gunok in their 2-1 win over Austria. Michael Cox stops by with his on the whistle thoughts on a rainy night in Saxony.

Earlier in the evening, the Netherlands confirmed safe passage to the last eight as they ultimately cruised to a 3-0 victory over Romania in Munich. Seb Stafford-Bloor gives us his match report - and a shoe update!

Then it's all eyes on Friday and Saturday's incredibly intriguing quarterfinal ties. Portuguese journalist David Novo's on the line to reflect on the Ronaldo saga and the role he could play against France on Friday night...

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Austria 1-2 Turkey with Michael Cox (03.15)

• PART 2: Romania 0-3 Netherlands with Seb Stafford Bloor (15.40)

• PART 3a: Spain v Germany preview (27.00)

• PART 3b: Portugal v France preview with David Novo (31.10)

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Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander and Jay Harris into the studio after France and Portugal set up a quarter-final date in dramatic fashion.

Portugal overcome Slovenia on penalties after a 0-0 draw that revolves around Cristiano Ronaldo and his obsession with scoring. How much longer can Roberto Martinez indulge his captain and how annoyed must his team-mates be?

France need a late own goal to see off Belgium as they still wait for one of their own players to score from open play. Julien Laurens tells us why Didier Deschamps won’t be changing his approach any time soon.

And Tuesday sees the last day of last 16 action. Andreas Heidenreich explains what makes this Austria side so special as they aim to make it all the way to the final.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Portugal progress past Slovenia with Matt Slater (02.00)

• PART 2: France 1-0 Belgium with Julien Laurens (21.00)

• PART 3a: Austria v Turkey preview with Andreas Heidenreich (31.00)

• PART 3b: Netherlands v Romania preview (38.00)

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Jimbo is joined by Tom Williams, Mark Carey, Daniel Storey and Kristof Terreur after another day of drama at Euro 2024.

England are through to the quarter-finals after a last-gasp comeback against Slovakia. But it’s yet another unconvincing display from Gareth Southgate’s side. With Switzerland coming next, what can the England manager do to get them firing? Is Phil Foden the one who has to make way?

Georgia give Spain a scare but La Roja show their class in a 4-1 win. Up next - Germany.

Monday’s last 16 ties will see France take on Belgium in the latest chapter in their rivalry. And Portugal face Slovenia with a certain Cristiano Ronaldo looking to finally get on the scoresheet.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: England 2-1 Slovakia (02.30)

• PART 2: Spain 4-1 Georgia (19.00)

• PART 3a: France v Belgium preview (28.00)

• PART 3b: Portugal v Slovenia preview (40.00)

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Jimbo's joined by Adrian Clarke and Sasha Goryunov to look back on an eventful first evening of round of 16 ties at Euro 2024.

We begin in Dortmund, where there was lightning, thunder and torrential rain - but it didn't stop Germany from getting the job done in a 2-0 victory over Denmark which wasn't without VAR drama. Seb Stafford-Bloor checks in from a wet and wild Westfalenstadion.

Then to Berlin - where holders Italy crashed out of the tournament following a pretty dismal showing against Switzerland in a 2-0 defeat. Michael Cox and James Horncastle are on hand to bring reaction - and ponder what next for the Azzurri and their manager Luciano Spalletti.

Finally, it's all eyes on the next two round of 16 ties coming our way on Sunday - with Spain taking on Georgia after England face Slovakia in Gelsenkirchen. Kristian Flak drops in to bring us a flavour of the mood from Bratislava ahead of the game.

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Germany 2-0 Denmark with Seb Stafford-Bloor (2.55)

• PART 2: Switzerland 2-0 Italy with Michael Cox & James Horncastle (14.15)

• PART 3a: England v Slovakia preview with Kristian Flak (31.20)

• PART 3b: Spain v Georgia preview (41.15)

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While Team Totally catches up on their zzzs ahead of the knockouts, we want to tell you about our upcoming live show!

Join Jimbo, the stats-tastic Duncan Alexander, the utterly Gallic Julien Laurens, the enigmatic Producer Charlie and a special mystery guest* at the Leicester Square Theatre in London's West End on Tuesday October the 8th. We'll talk about what's going on in the Premier League, discuss who'll be doing what in the revamped Champions League, and tell you tales that are just far too spicy for the regular pod.

Tickets are on sale now - and you can get full details at leicestersquaretheatre.com, or by searching for 'Totally Football Show live' on your Google machine

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* The mystery guest is quite probably James Horncastle, but he's a little tied up at the moment and we can't remember if he just agreed to the show in principle when we asked him a few weeks ago or whether he did indeed 100% confirm. Keep listening to the pod and following us on X to stay up to date.

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Jimbo's got Charlie Eccleshare and Colin Millar alongside him - plus a variety of special guests over in Germany - as the Euro 2024 group stages reach their conclusion.

We begin with events in Group F - which saw Georgian heroics as they booked their place in the last 16 in their first ever appearance at a major tournament after the 2-0 win over Portugal. Nika Kevkhishvili joins us to revel in the momentous victory. But heartbreak for the Czechs, sent packing after the 2-1 defeat by Turkey in Hamburg.

It's fair to say it wasn't such a thrilling conclusion to Group E - with Slovakia and Romania playing out a 1-1 draw which Carl Anka was on hand to witness - and boos ringing out for Belgium after their goalless draw with Ukraine. Dom Fifield joins us from Stuttgart to reflect the sour mood amongst the Red Devils support base...

With two rest days incoming before the round of 16 begins in earnest over the weekend - we take a look ahead to the full line-up of fixtures - and speak to Rafa Honigstein ahead of Germany v Denmark on Saturday night...

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Georgia 2-0 Portugal with Nika Kevkhishvili (05.50)

• PART 1b: Czech Republic 1-2 Turkey (15.25)

• PART 2a: Slovakia 1-1 Romania with Carl Anka (20.20)

• PART 2b: Ukraine 0-0 Belgium with Dom Fifield (25.30)

• PART 3a: Round of 16 look ahead - Germany v Denmark with Rafa Honigstein (30.50)

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Jimbo is accompanied by Tom Williams, Jay Harris and many more after an exciting day and dull night of Euro action.

England top Group C but only after another insipid display and a 0-0 with Slovenia. Is there any chance of them turning this form around? And do Southgate’s substitutions show that he doesn’t have the answers?

Elsewhere Austria win a thriller with the Dutch to sensationally top Group D at the expense of France, thanks to Lewandowski’s double stutter. Julien Laurens highlights the issues facing Didier Deschamps now.

Plus we look ahead to Wednesday’s action where Ukraine look to inspire again

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: England 0-0 Slovenia with Oli Kay (03.00)

• PART 2a: Netherlands 2-3 Austria with Tim Spiers (17.00)

• PART 2b: France 1-1 Poland with Julien Laurens (26.00)

• PART 3a: Ukraine v Belgium with Iryna Koziupa (37.00)

• PART 3b: The rest of Wednesday’s action (46.00)

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Jimbo's joined by Duncan Alexander and Sasha Goryunov to reflect on the dramatic climax to Group B at Euro 2024.

We begin in Leipzig - where Mattia Zaccagni scored in the final minute of stoppage time as Italy broke Croatian hearts with a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw that ensures the defending champions progress to the last 16 - and leaves Luka Modrić and co all but eliminated. A beer-soaked Tim Spiers dials in on the final whistle before James Horncastle reports back from a rather spiky Luciano Spalletti press conference...

No such drama for Spain, who cruised into the next round with their third victory and third clean sheet of the tournament in their 1-0 win over Albania (which happened to assure the Three Lions of a spot in the next round...). Michael Cox is on hand to tell us more from the Düsseldorf Arena.

Then, it's all eyes on Group C and D who face their final outings on matchday three. We get the Slovenian perspective from journalist Miran Zore ahead of their meeting with England - and preview the fortunes of the other sides in action on a bumper day 12 out in Germany.

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Croatia 1-1 Italy with Tim Spiers & James Horncastle (3.00)

• PART 1b: Albania 0-1 Spain with Michael Cox (13.55)

• PART 2a: England v Slovenia preview with Miran Zore (19.55)

• PART 2b: Denmark v Serbia preview (29.05)

• PART 3a: Netherlands v Austria preview (30.35)

• PART 3b: France v Poland preview (32.20)

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Jimbo welcomes Adrian Clarke, Dom Fifield and many more on another sad night for Scottish football.

The Tartan Army are heading home after a last-gasp defeat against Hungary in Stuttgart. Did Scotland let themselves down? Or do they lack depth physically and technically?

Germany also need a stoppage time equaliser against Switzerland to confirm top spot in Group A as questions are asked again about the defence.

Italy take on Croatia in the standout game on Monday night. James Horncastle sets the scene as the Azzurri’s hold on the trophy hangs in the balance.

Plus we discuss Harry Kane’s comments about England players turned pundits. Should they be cheerleaders or should the current crop expect to be criticised?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Scotland 0-1 Hungary with Kieran Canning (04.00)

• PART 1b: Switzerland 1-1 Germany with Seb Stafford-Bloor (14.00)

• PART 2a: Italy v Croatia preview with James Horncastle (22.00)

• PART 2b: Albania v Spain preview (33.00)

• PART 2c: Kane takes aim at the pundits (36.00)

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Jimbo's got Sasha Goryunov, Liam Tharme and Seb Stafford-Bloor alongside him to capture all the fallout from Day 9 at the Euros.

Belgium finally turned up in their 2-0 win over Romania to mean Group E is fascinatingly poised - with all four teams sat on three points going into the final round of matches. Michael Cox drops in from Cologne to talk us through the game.

Portugal booked their place in the round of 16 as Group F winners after their comfortable 3-0 win over Turkey, while substitute Saba Lobjanidze wasted a golden chance for Georgia with *literally* the final kick of the game as the debutants claimed a first ever point in a major tournament with a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic - which does neither many favours.

Plus, an opportunity to look ahead to Sunday's action - which sees Switzerland face hosts Germany and Scotland take on Hungary. AFP's Kieran Canning joins us to preview the Tartan Army's crunch tie which could see them reach the knockout phase of a major tournament for the first time ever...

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Belgium 2-0 Romania with Michael Cox (07.05)

• PART 2a: Turkey 0-3 Portugal (14.40)

• PART 2b: Georgia 1-1 Czech Republic (22.25)

• PART 3a: Scotland v Hungary preview with Kieran Canning (35.10)

• PART 3b: Switzerland v Germany preview (42.35)

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Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander and Mark Carey into the studio as we see our first elimination from Euro 2024.

Poland are gone but we should be seeing a lot more of France and the Netherlands who battle to a 0-0 in Leipzig. No France player has scored a goal yet - how badly do they need Mbappe back?

Are the dark horses back? Austria dismantle the Poles and look like making a real impact at this tournament. Tim Spiers tells us more from Berlin.

And Ukraine come from behind to beat Slovakia and reignite their campaign.

Plus we look ahead to Saturday’s action. Jose Delgado details why Portugal fans feel frustrated with Martinez. And we could be set for an incredible finale in Group E.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Netherlands 0-0 France (03.45)

• PART 2a: Poland 1-3 Austria with Tim Spiers (13.00)

• PART 2b: Slovakia 1-2 Ukraine (20.00)

• PART 3a: Portugal v Turkey preview with Jose Delgado (27.00)

• PART 3b: The rest of Saturday’s action (37.00)

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Jimbo, Adrian Clarke and Benji Lanyado are in the studio after England fail to live up to expectations but Spain definitely don’t.

It’s 4 points from 2 games for Gareth Southgate’s side but the performances seem to be getting worse. We try to get to the bottom of things and wonder whether England are the worst coached team at the Euros.

Spain took on Italy. Or was it Man City v Burnley? La Roja batter the Azzurri 1-0 with Nico Williams providing perhaps the standout performance of the tournament.

Plus Julien Laurens joins us to look at France’s clash with Netherlands and specifically the state of Kylian Mbappe’s nose. 

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Spain 1-0 Italy with Pol Ballus (04.00)

• PART 2a: England 1-1 Denmark with Dan Sheldon (16.00)

• PART 2b: Slovenia 1-1 Serbia (33.00)

• PART 3a: France v Netherlands preview with Julien Laurens (38.00)

• PART 3b: The rest of Friday’s action (45.00)

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It’s Day 6 of the Euros and Jimbo is joined by JJ Bull, Tom Williams and more after Scotland get off the mark in Koln.

A draw for Steve Clarke’s side against Switzerland sets up a winner take all clash with Hungary on Sunday as they look to advance from the group stage for the first time ever.

Germany in their lovely kit cruise into the last 16 with victory over the Hungarians while earlier on Wednesday, Albania come back to draw with Croatia in another one of the games of tournament so far.

Thursday sees England in action against Denmark on Matchday 2. Daniel Storey wants to see more attacking substitutions from Gareth Southgate.

Plus Spain take on Italy in the most regular rivalry in Euros history.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Scotland 1-1 Switzerland with Nick Miller (04.00)

• PART 2: Germany 2-0 Hungary (19.00)

• PART 3a: Croatia 2-2 Albania (28.00)

• PART 3b: Spain v Italy preview (34.00)

• PART 3c: England v Denmark preview (38.00)

• PART 3d: Slovenia v Serbia preview (46.00)

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Jimbo has Sasha Goryunov, Mark Carey and Seb Stafford-Bloor alongside him for your daily dose of Euro 2024 reaction.

There was late drama as Portugal snatched all three points in a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic courtesy of a stoppage time goal from super sub Francisco Conceição. Tim Spiers was in Leipzig and joined us at the final whistle.

Elsewhere, Turkey and Georgia produced the game of the tournament so far in a thrilling encounter in the pouring rain in Dortmund - with teenage superstar Arda Güler scoring a wondergoal as part of a 3-1 victory for Vincenzo Montella's side.

We take a closer look ahead to Wednesday's action and the second matchday for Group A and B - including the small matter of Scotland v Switzerland. Jordan Campbell stops by as we gauge the mood ahead of what could prove to be a must win game for Steve Clarke's side.

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Portugal 2-1 Czech Republic with Tim Spiers (4.15)

• PART 2a: Turkey 3-1 Georgia (11.50)

• PART 3a: Transport tribulations in Germany (26.00)

• PART 3b: Scotland v Switzerland preview with Jordan Campbell (31.30)

• PART 3c: Germany v Hungary preview (37.00)

• PART 3d: Croatia v Albania preview (42.30)

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Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams to recap a busy day of action at Euro 2024.

France get the job done in a tight 1-0 victory over Austria - but it wasn't particularly pretty from Mbappé and co - who's tournament *could* be in jeopardy after breaking his nose...

A beleaguered Belgium saw TWO Romelu Lukaku goals disallowed as they were stunned in a 1-0 defeat by Slovakia.

Meanwhile, Romania returned to the Euros in style with a 3-0 thrashing of Ukraine - back on this stage for the first time since 2016 AND recording their biggest ever win in the competition. Romanian football expert Emanuel Roşu reflects on a seismic day in Munich.

Plus - we get an inside look at expectations for the Czech Republic facing Portugal and Georgia taking on Turkey as the first round of group games comes to a close on Tuesday. Journalists Karel Häring and Nika Kevkhishvili are on hand to help us preview those Group F clashes.

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Austria 0-1 France (05.05)

• PART 2a: Belgium 0-1 Slovakia (14.30)

• PART 2b: Romania 3-0 Ukraine with Emanuel Roşu (22.00)

• PART 3a: Turkey v Georgia preview with Nika Kevkhishvili (33.20)

• PART 3b: Portugal v Czech Republic preview with Karel Häring (44.25)

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Jimbo welcomes Adrian Clarke and Charlie Eccleshare into the pod after a mixed evening for England at Euro 2024.

Gareth Southgate’s side open their tournament with a 1-0 win over Serbia but many still question whether England’s manager is able to react in terms of his game-management. Plus is it actually a good thing if Harry Kane doesn’t touch the ball much?

Elsewhere in Group C, Denmark are held by Slovenia while Michael Cox gives us details of the Netherlands’ come from behind win against Poland in Group D.

Monday’s action is headlined by dark horses Austria taking on favourites France. Lee Wingate tells us how Ralf and Rod can inspire Austria to victory.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: England 1-0 Serbia (03.30)

• PART 2a: Slovenia 1-1 Denmark (18.00)

• PART 2b: Poland 1-2 Netherlands with Michael Cox (24.00)

• PART 3a: Austria v France preview with Lee Wingate (31.00)

• PART 3b: The rest of Monday’s action (40.00)

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Jimbo is back with Daniel Storey and JJ Bull after a record-breaking Day 2 at Euro 2024.

Lamine Yamal becomes the youngest player ever at the Euros and is instrumental in Spain beating Croatia before half-time. Is there any way back for Modric and co?

Albania score the fastest Euros goal ever but Spalletti’s Italy come back to get their title defence off to a winning start. Plus the Swiss make light work of dark horses Hungary.

Sunday’s action sees England finally take to the field. Will Serbia’s giants overpower the Three Lions in the air?

Plus why should we watch Slovenia Denmark and are the Dutch about to batter Poland?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Day 2 done and a word for Kevin Campbell (01.30)

• PART 2a: Spain 3-0 Croatia with Pol Ballus (06.30)

• PART 2b: Hungary 1-3 Switzerland (14.00)

• PART 2c: Italy 2-1 Albania with James Horncastle (19.45)

• PART 3: England v Serbia and day 3 previewed (29.00)

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Jimbo is joined by Raphael Honigstein, Tom Williams and Jay Harris after witnessing the biggest win ever on opening night of the Euros.

Hosts Germany tear apart the Tartan Army with a 5-1 victory in Munich. Can Musiala and Wirtz lead the Germans to something special? Or might Scotland be the worst team at the tournament.

Saturday’s action brings back memories of a Euros classic as Spain take on Croatia. Juraj Vrdoljak tells us about what has become a derby match in Europe.

And also in Group B, holders Italy hope to channel the spirit of Grosso as they head to Dortmund to take on Albania.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Germany 5-1 Scotland (01.30)

• PART 1b: Hungary v Switzerland preview (16.30)

• PART 2a: Spain v Croatia preview with Juraj Vrdoljak (22.00)

• PART 2b: Italy v Albania preview (33.00)

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Jimbo is back with Duncan Alexander, JJ Bull and Tim Spiers just a couple of days before the big kick-off in Germany.

We begin with Scotland taking on the hosts in Munich on Friday. Can Steve Clarke’s side cause an upset? A returning Raphael Honigstein sets the mood in Munich.

Are there ominous signs for England with a group rocked by shock squad selections and a defence that might not be good enough for a major tournament?

Kristof Terreur isn’t feeling too optimistic about Belgium’s chances, even though they’re unbeaten under Domenico Tedesco.

We make the case for which teams will surprise everyone this summer, notably Ralf Rangnick’s Austria and Sylvinho’s Albania.

Plus Erik ten Hag, watered down beer and which Euro 2024 manager was the worst player?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Ten Hag stays at Man United (01.30)

• PART 2a: The latest from Germany with Raphael Honigstein (07.30)

• PART 2b: How far can Scotland fare? (12.30)

• PART 3a: A turbulent week for England (23.00)

• PART 4a: Kristof Terreur on Belgium (31.00)

• PART 4b: Making the case for Ukraine (36.00)

• PART 5: Who are the other dark horses? (39.00)

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Recorded on the eve of England's first ever Euro final, we look back at their darkest day in the tournament when, in the shadow of the Brexit vote, Roy Hodgson's side crashed out to Iceland at France 2016. Oh, how we laughed at the time. Elsewhere, Wales made history, Italy and Germany participated in the worst penalty shoot out of all time, and Portugal and Ronaldo had a shot at redemption. It's Euro 2016 - and the final in our delightful Euro Stories series. Only a few more sleeps now till Euro 2024, and Jimbo and co will be with every night there's a game on. Woof!

Presenter: Iain Macintosh

Producer: Abi Paterson

Executive Producer: Ben Green

With: Stefan Augustsson for Iceland, Rafa Honigstein for Germany, Lynsey Hooper for England, James Horncastle for Italy, Tom Kundert for Portugal, Julien Laurens for France, Kristof Terreur for Belgium, and Tom Williams for Wales

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This is the penultimate episode of Euro Stories series, and our timeline has taken us all the way to 2012. This tournament is again co-hosted, with Poland and Ukraine sharing the honours. Now, we wrote and recorded this show in 2021 and a lot has happened in the world since. That's why we don't mention the war or any of the hideous things that have happened in Ukraine in the past two and half years - but do talk an awful lot about two fiendishly taxing groups, Andy Carroll, and a lot of spying.

Presenter: Iain Macintosh

Producer: Abi Paterson

Executive Producer: Ben Green

With: Elko Born, Sasha Guryunov Rafael Honigstein, Lynsey Hooper, James Horncastle, Themis Kesaris, Tom Kundert, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo

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It's 2008 and the world is obsessed with Barack Obama and Beyonce. Football-wise, we're more interested in events at Austria and Switzerland because it's Euro 2008 and it's great. Yes, there's no England, they failed in the rain at Wembley against Croatia. But there's Spain's tiki taka, Turkey's late late goal scoring, and one hell of a thunderstorm. Oh, and there's the French doing, well, nothing really. It's Euro 2008 and it's here.

Presenter: Iain Macintosh

Producer: Abi Paterson

Executive Producer: Ben Green

With: Elko Born, Sasha Goryunov, Rafael Honigstein, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo, Juraj Vrdoljak, and Yordi Yamali

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We arrive at 2004, the year of Frankee and Eamonn's musical back and forth, the Blackberry, and one of the most unexpected tournaments in Euros history. Yup, we're in Portugal where there are teams on the up, like England, and teams on the down, like Germany. And this time there's a dark horse that no one expects will actually do anything at all. Will we ever learn? This is Euro 2004 brought to you by the voices that lived and breathed it from across the continent.

Presenter: Iain Macintosh

Producer: Abi Paterson

Executive Producer: Ben Green

Guests: Elko Born, David Cermak, Rafael Honigstein, Lynsey Hooper, James Horncastle, Themis Kessaris, Tom Kundert, and Julien Laurens

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This is the fourth episode from our Euro Stories series taking you back to classic European championships from the past. It's a new millennium and we've got co-hosts: Euro 2000 is split between Belgium and the Netherlands. Crazy. Some small print before we kick off - this series was first broadcast in 2021 and recorded in the dark days of Covid so some of the audio sounds like it was recorded in a kitchen because, frankly, it was. Enjoy!

Presenter: Iain Macintosh

Producer: Abi Paterson

Executive Producer: Ben Green

Guests: Elko Born, Rafael Honigstein, Lynsey Hooper James Horncastle, Sasa Ibrulj, Tom Kundert, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo, and Kristof Terreur

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While Jimbo and co prepare for the Euros in a few days' time, allow us to take you back to Euro 96 - a tournament that will certainly resonate with listeners of a certain vintage. All together now, It's Coming Home, It's Coming Home, It's Coming Home, Football's Coming...oh.

Presenter: Iain Macintosh

Producer: Abi Paterson

Executive Producer: Ben Green

Guests: David Cermak, Niels Harild, Rafael Honigstein, James Horncastle, Sasa Ibrulj, Oliver Kay, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo, Stewart Weir

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It's the second of our Euro Stories and we're heading back to Sweden and a far off land called 1992 for a tournament full of twists and turns, and a surprise addition who no one expects much of. Join journalists from across the continent as they relive this contest and its unexpected results.

Presenter: Iain Macintosh

Producer: Abi Paterson

Guests: Elko Born, Niels Harild, James Horncastle, Rafael Honigstein, Sasa Ibrulj, Oliver Kay, Julien Laurens, Olof Lundh, and Stewart Weir.

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As Jimbo and Team Totally gear up for this summer's Euros in Germany, we're revisiting the classic tournaments of the past in our most excellent documentary series, Euro Stories. We start in 1988, and you'll hear from experts from across the continent as they share their memories, stories, facts and recall the iconic moments from the tournament. Without a single goalless draw or a sending off, this was a tournament filled with drama and unexpected moments. And orange. Loads and loads of orange

Presenter: Iain Macintosh

Producer: Abi Paterson

Executive Producer: Ben Green

Guests: Elko Born, Dion Fanning, Sasha Goryunov, James Horncastle, Rafael Honigstein, Oliver Kay.

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Jimbo welcomes the esteemed panel of James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Daniel Storey to take a look at the big hitters at Euro 2024.

Has England’s moment arrived with the talent at Gareth Southgate’s disposal? Or is he not the right man to make the most of that talent tactically?

Are France the only team that can beat France? Or do Portugal have the strongest squad at the tournament?

Elsewhere, we’re looking forward to seeing a Spain side with a different dimension of exciting young wide players. And will Italy’s good record at the Euros in the 21st century continue?

Plus how Toni Kroos has changed everything for Germany and can Xavi Simons become a star for the Netherlands?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: How are holders Italy holding up? (02.40)

• PART 1b: Speedy young Spain look to make an impact (10.30)

• PART 2: England deserved favourites? (20.00)

• PART 3a: Or will France strike again? (31.00)

• PART 3b: Michiel Jongsma on the Netherlands (40.00)

• PART 4a: Seb Stafford-Bloor on Germany (44.00)

• PART 4b: Jose Delgado on Portugal (50.00)

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As the domestic season draws to a close, Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Seb Stafford-Bloor.

Real Madrid are below par but still secure their 15th European Cup with a late rally against Dortmund at Wembley. How do they keep doing it, should Carlo Ancelotti be considered the greatest manager of all time and what’s the deal with Dortmund’s new sponsor?

We look at some of the shocks and trends of last season but wonder whether all this football will lead to a player’s strike next season.

And there’s more silverware up for grabs as Tom takes on Michael Cox in the Inter Totally Cup Final 2024.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Real Madrid 2-0 Dortmund (04.00)

• PART 2: Jose Mourinho and thoughts on next season (33.00)

• PART 3: Inter Totally Cup Final - Cox v Williams (47.00)

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Jimbo welcomes James Horncastle, Alvaro Romeo and Nick Miller into the studio as the domestic season nears its dramatic conclusion.

Olympiakos become the first Greek team ever to win European silverware, securing the Conference League and heaping more cup final misery on Fiorentina.

Now it’s time for Real Madrid and Dortmund to do battle in the Champions League final at Wembley. Seb Stafford-Bloor makes the case for the Germans achieving one of the great upsets in competition history.

Enzo Maresca looks all set to leave Leicester and sign on as the new manager of Chelsea. Rob Tanner tells us Maresca is no yes man but could any coach succeed in the Stamford Bridge setup?

Plus Tom Williams awaits the winner of Michael Cox v Julien Laurens, for a place in the 2024 Inter Totally Cup final.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Olympiacos win the Conference League (03.30)

• PART 2a: Forest win the European Cup (18.00)

• PART 2b: Champions League final preview (21.00) 

• PART 3a: Flick joins Barca (42.00) 

• PART 3b: Maresca leaving Leicester for Chelsea (44.00)

• PART 4: Inter Totally Cup - Cox v Laurens (55.00)

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Jimbo has a studio packed full of Daniel Storey, Carl Anka and Tim Spiers after a big Wembley weekend.

Man United finally play the way Erik ten Hag wants them to with an outstanding derby win in the FA Cup final. Will the Dutchman be there to enjoy more performances like that next season? And did Pep set the tone for City with his team selection?

Southampton see off Leeds in the Championship play-off final to make an instant return to the top tier. Will Russell Martin join McKenna and Maresca in immediately being sought after by Premier League clubs?

Vincent Kompany is on the verge of being appointed Bayern Munich manager. Seb Stafford-Bloor joins us from Germany to try and explain why.

Plus more managerial movements and Paqueta’s potential ban.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Man United beat Man City to win the FA Cup (03.00)

• PART 2: Southampton promoted to the Premier League by beating Leeds (22.00)

• PART 3a: The managerial merry-go-round (31.00)

• PART 3b: Kompany to Bayern explained by Seb Stafford-Bloor (34.00) 

• PART 3c: Paqueta’s potential betting ban (41.00)

• PART 4: Rooney to Plymouth and other cup final wins (44.00)

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Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Tom Williams are in the studio in a week full of big cup finals and big shocks.

Leverkusen lose after 51 games unbeaten as Atalanta run riot to win the Europa League in Dublin. James Horncastle joins us to discuss the Lookman final.

Chelsea surprise the football world by parting company with Mauricio Pochettino. Liam Twomey tells us why and where their managerial search is taking them. And what next for Poch?

It’s an all Manchester derby in Saturday’s FA Cup final. How can United upset the odds? And will Marcus Rashford be a big factor even though he’s not going to the Euros?

It’s the first Inter Totally Cup semi-final as Tom takes on defending champion Producer Charlie in a rematch of last year’s final.

Plus cup measurements and making the case for Kompany at Bayern.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Atalanta thrash Leverkusen to win the Europa League (02.30)

• PART 2a: Pochettino leaves Chelsea (24.00)

• PART 2b: Kompany to Bayern? (33.00)

• PART 3a: England’s provisional Euro squad (38.00) 

• PART 3b: FA Cup final preview (45.00)

• PART 4: Inter Totally Cup - Williams v Producer Charlie (55.00)

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Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle and Seb Stafford-Bloor for a special look ahead to Wednesday night's Europa League final in Dublin. Who will come out on top: never losin' Bayer Leverkusen, who are chasing a treble and looking to make it 52 games unbeaten in all competitions? Or Atalanta, conquerors of Liverpool, Marseilles and Sporting, in their first ever European final, and coached by the legendary Gian Piero Gasperini?

Presenter: James Richardson

With: James Horncastle and Seb Stafford-Bloor

Producer: Charlie Jones and Ben Green 

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Welcome to utopia (01.30)

• PART 2: The case for Leverkusen (05.30)

• PART 3: The case for Atalanta (15.30)

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Jimbo welcomes Tim Spiers, JJ Bull and Matt Davies-Adams into the studio after the final day of a record-breaking Premier League season.

Man City make light work of West Ham at the Etihad to confirm their 4th league title in a row. Hear why City have had to dig deeper than we give them credit for.

It’s an emotional goodbye for Jurgen Klopp at Anfield, plus Roberto De Zerbi decides to leave Brighton. Will we see managerial changes at Chelsea and Man United this summer too?

Elsewhere, confident Crystal Palace and free-flowing Newcastle are in sensational final day form. Plus it’s a fairytale ending for Emma Hayes and who will be taking the last spot in next season’s Premier League?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Man City are champions, with David Mooney (04.30)

• PART 2a: Farewell Jurgen Klopp (21.00)

• PART 2b: The race for Europe and the WSL conclude (26.00)

• PART 3a: And that’s a wrap for the Premier League (38.00) 

• PART 3b: EFL play-off round-up (58.00)

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Jimbo is joined in the studio by Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Sasha Goryunov ahead of the final weekend of the Premier League.

Man City go 2 points clear of Arsenal with victory at North London neighbours Spurs, to the glee of some Tottenham fans but not Ange Postecoglou. Can West Ham do the Gunners a favour on Sunday?

Aston Villa qualify for the Champions League while Chelsea are looking well set to reach the Europa League, although Mauricio Pochettino also doesn’t seem happy.

Jurgen Klopp manages Liverpool for the very last time as we look at his legacy and some of the moments that helped forged such a tight bond with the Anfield faithful.

We may also be saying goodbye to VAR if Premier League clubs decide to vote against it this summer. But would we just want it back the following season?

Plus it’s the final Inter Totally Cup quarter-final as Daniel Storey takes on defending champion Producer Charlie.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Tottenham 0-2 Man City as the final day looms (05.00)

• PART 2: Chelsea leading the way in the race for Europe (25.00)

• PART 3: Farewell Jurgen Klopp (35.00)

• PART 4a: Premier League clubs to scrap VAR? (52.00) 

• PART 4b: Villa in the Champions League (58.00)

• PART 4c: Inter Totally Cup - Storey v Producer Charlie (61.00) 

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Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Seb Stafford-Bloor as the European season reaches its exciting conclusion.

Leverkusen make it 50 unbeaten while Atalanta appear to be peaking ahead of their Europa League final meeting. And when was the last time there was such a clear favourite in the Champions League final?

It’s a slightly messy goodbye for Mbappe at PSG but Lyon’s phenomenal second half of the season continues. Could they be the big challengers for the Ligue 1 crown next season?

Big promotion news as Como join Serie A, while St Pauli and Holstein Kiel move on up to the Bundesliga. Plus one of only 9 Spanish league champions are back in the second division.

Plus Bologna are in the European Cup for the first time in 60 years but will Thiago Motta be there with Juventus. And why aren’t Milan fans satisfied?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend (03.30)

• PART 2: The European cups finals are set (09.30)

• PART 3: Real celebrations and aging Atletico (21.00)

• PART 4: Mbappe out, Lyon on the up (32.00) 

• PART 5a: Como and St Pauli promoted (46.00)

• PART 5b: Koln keep themselves alive heading into final day (58.00)

• PART 6: Why aren’t Milan fans satisfied? (64.00) 

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Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and JJ Bull into the pod after the penultimate weekend of this Premier League season.

A nervy Arsenal rely on their defensive steel to overcome Arsenal at Old Trafford, guaranteeing the title race will go down to the last day. Now they need a favour from rivals Tottenham who host the seemingly unstoppable Man City on Tuesday.

It was the weekend where Burnley, and almost certainly Luton, were relegated straight back to the Championship. Hear why we were so disappointed in the Clarets and the Hatters.

Chelsea look like they’ve finally clicked under Pochettino, with European football a real possibility.

Plus we show some love for Oliver Glasner’s Crystal Palace and Messrs Eze, Olise and Wharton. 

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Man Utd 0-1 Arsenal (03.40)

• PART 1b: Fulham 0-4 Man City - next up Tottenham (11.00)

• PART 2: Burnley and Luton joining the Blades in the Championship (23.00)

• PART 3a: Nottingham Forest 2-3 Chelsea (32.00) 

• PART 3b: 777 worries for Everton (38.00)

• PART 3c: No malice for the Palace (43.00) 

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Jimbo’s back and he’s got Duncan Alexander, Benji Lanyado and Seb Stafford-Bloor for company in the studio.

The Champions League final is set with Real Madrid taking on the fairytale story of Borussia Dortmund at Wembley in June, after Los Blancos’ incredible late comeback against Bayern at the Bernabeu. Will it be Hansi Flick attempting to win silverware for Harry Kane next season?

It’s a Premier League weekend where the top 4 race and the relegation battle could all be settled. Arsenal look to keep the title race alive they head to Old Trafford where things never seem to go their way. Can they win and then get a favour from Spurs?

Plus the hunt for silverware goes on in the Inter Totally Cup as Benji takes on Julien Laurens in the third quarter-final.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern (02.20)

• PART 1b: PSG 0-1 Dortmund (07.30)

• PART 2a: Man Utd v Arsenal preview (33.00)

• PART 2b: Fulham v Man City preview (38.00) 

• PART 2c: David Moyes bids farewell to West Ham (44.00)

• PART 2d: The rest of the Premier League weekend (50.00) 

• PART 3: Inter Totally Cup - Lanyado v Laurens (59.00) 

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Matt Davies-Adams is in the Euro hot seat alongside Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo, Seb Stafford-Bloor and James Horncastle as the continental competitions reach their climax.

Real Madrid are champions of La Liga and are now looking to add the Champions League trophy, the last trophy Harry Kane could win this season, as Bayern head to the Bernabeu.

Dortmund have the advantage against PSG in the other semi, as two teams who save their best for the Champions League do battle in Paris.

Elsewhere, Leverkusen make it 48 games unbeaten, with the chance to add the Europa League and the Pokal to maybe the greatest season ever.

Plus Will Still could be heading to England, Girona are heading to the Champions League and is Stefano Pioli heading for a pizza?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moment of the week (01.00)

• PART 2a: Real Madrid v Bayern preview (07.30)

• PART 2b: PSG v Dortmund preview (18.30)

• PART 3a: Milan’s manager search (27.00) 

• PART 3b: Europa League & Conference League preview (36.00)

• PART 4: 48 unbeaten for Leverkusen (46.00) 

• PART 5: Still leaves Reims & Girona reach the Champions League (56.00) 

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Matt Davies-Adams welcomes Carl Anka, Tim Spiers and Jordan Campbell into the studio after a big weekend for determining the line-up of next season’s Premier League.

Tottenham’s Champions League hopes are almost over after a 4th defeat in a row against Liverpool at Anfield. How disappointed should Postecoglou be about the lack of response from his players?

David Moyes’s tenure at West Ham appears to be ending on a sour note as the Hammers lose 5-0 at Chelsea. Is it all finally clicking for the Blues under Pochettino?

Arsenal and Man City win again with neither looking likely to slip up as the title race goes down to the wire.

It’s an historic weekend for Ipswich who are promoted to the Premier League after 22 years away. Nancy Froston joins us to discuss the incredible job Kieran McKenna has done.

Plus Sean Dyche and music, and who should replace Mark Clattenburg on Gladiators.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Liverpool 4-2 Tottenham (02.20)

• PART 1b: Brighton 1-0 Aston Villa (09.00)

• PART 1c: Chelsea 5-0 West Ham (15.00)

• PART 2: Arsenal & Man City win again (26.00) 

• PART 3: Ipswich promoted to the Premier League, with Nancy Froston (38.00)

• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (49.00) 

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Matt Davies-Adams is in the hot seat, alongside Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Tom Williams as the season reaches boiling point.

Bayern and Real Madrid draw 2-2 in the Champions League semi-final first leg while it’s advantage Dortmund against PSG as Jadon Sancho steals the show. And what next for Bayern after Ralf Rangnick turns them down?

Arsenal and Man City take their next steps in the title race. Does the visit of Bournemouth to the Emirates represent the toughest test left for Arteta?

Liverpool welcome Spurs to Anfield which brings back memories of the good process. Luton and Forest both face must-win fixtures in the battle to stay up while Ipswich are on the verge of returning to the Premier League.

Plus we’ve got a blockbuster fixture in the Inter Totally Cup as Michael Cox takes on Charlie Eccleshare.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Dortmund 1-0 PSG (02.00)

• PART 1b: Bayern 2-2 Real Madrid (09.30)

• PART 2a: Farewell Thiago Silva (23.00)

• PART 2b: Liverpool v Spurs preview (26.00) 

• PART 2c: Arsenal and Man City trade blows again (33.00)

• PART 2d: The battle at the bottom (39.00) 

• PART 3: Ipswich heading up, WSL and Copa America (47.00)

• PART 4: Inter Totally Cup - Cox v Eccleshare (51.00)

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Jimbo has James Horncastle and Julien Laurens in the pod and Alvaro Romeo and Seb Stafford-Bloor on the line to look ahead to the first legs of the Champions League semi-finals. Can Dortmund do the do against PSG? Who will come out on top of Kane v Bellingham as Bayern Munich host Real Madrid? Plus: Leverkusen leave it late yet again, Brest qualify for Europe and mooted managerial moves around the continent. 

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moments of the Weekend (01m 00s)

• PART 2a: Dortmund v PSG preview (10m 00s)

• PART 2b: Bayern v Real Madrid preview (20m 30s)

• PART 3: La Liga round up (28m 30s)

• PART 4: More Leverkusen magic and Europa League and Conference previews (37m 30s)

• PART 5: More from Ligue 1 and Serie A (49m 00s)

Presented by: James Richardson

With: James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Seb Stafford-Bloor

Produced by: Ben Green

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Jimbo is joined in the studio by Charlie Eccleshare, JJ Bull and Adrian Clarke after a dramatic weekend on and off the pitch.

Strange goings on in the North London derby but Arsenal come out on top against Tottenham. Man City also get the job done against Nottingham Forest to retain the advantage in the title race.

Liverpool look out of that race after drawing at West Ham but it’s substitute Mo Salah’s touchline row with Jurgen Klopp that dominates the headlines. Is Salah right to be upset? And what can Salah expect from Arne Slot’s Liverpool next season?

It was a weekend where the Premier League said goodbye to Sheffield United and hello to Leicester. Hear why more teams need a bit of Everton in them.

Plus on the anniversary of that Keegan moment, whatever happened to mind games?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Tottenham 2-3 Arsenal (03.30)

• PART 1b: Nottingham Forest 0-2 Man City (14.00)

• PART 2a: On This Day - Keegan would love it (22.00)

• PART 2b: West Ham 2-2 Liverpool (26.00) 

• PART 2c: What to expect from Slot at Liverpool (34.00)

• PART 3: Aston Villa 2-2 Chelsea (42.00) 

• PART 4a: EFL ups and downs (47.00)

• PART 4b: The rest pf the PL weekend (49.00)

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Tom Williams has written a fantastic new book all about French football from the 1980s to the present day, and he popped by the Totally studios to tell Iain Macintosh - and, by extension, you, dear listener - all about it. So plump up a cushion and brace yourself for tales of Marseilles-era Chris Waddle, Jean-Pierre Papin, Bernard Tapie, Basile Boli, Guy Roux, Claude Bez, PSG's multiple European failures and much, much more. Or beaucoup plus, as they say en français.

Get your hands on Va-Va Voom: The Modern History of French Football right now!

Presented by Iain Macintosh

Produced by Ben Green

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An epic week sees Jimbo joined by the epic trio of Duncan Alexander, Rory Smith and Sasha Goryunov.

Jurgen Klopp suffers his first defeat at Goodison Park in his last visit there, a result that surely ends Liverpool’s title hopes. Have the Reds been too emotional? Did they lose it at Old Trafford? Will the fans accept Slot? And has this been a good season for Everton?

Arsenal’s title bid is still on track after their biggest win ever over Chelsea. It’s a great night for Havertz and what could be the crucial goal difference. Next up, the North London derby.

Elsewhere, we talk the numerous records that Sheffield United could break and the reinvention of Crystal Palace under Oliver Glasner.

Plus the first match-up of the 2024 Inter Totally Cup pits Sasha up against last year’s runner up Tom Williams.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Everton 2-0 Liverpool (04.45)

• PART 2: Arsenal 5-0 Chelsea - next up the North London derby (23.00)

• PART 3: Man Utd 4-2 Sheffield Utd & the rest of the PL midweek (34.00)

• PART 4a: Chelsea Women welcome Barca to the Bridge (45.00) 

• PART 4b: Inter Totally Cup - Goryunov v Williams (48.00)

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Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are all around the world after a weekend of drama across Europe.

Inter win their 20th Scudetto and they do it in the Milan derby. Hear why the Nerazurri are the best in Italy by a big margin and whether this will be Stefano Pioli’s last derby at Milan.

It was the weekend where the world learned that La Liga doesn’t have goal-line technology. Jude Bellingham scored another stoppage time winner in El Clásico. But could Xavi actually stay at Barcelona?

It’s been a great week for Luis Enrique at PSG. And Leverkusen stay unbeaten after yet another late comeback.

Plus what Julian Nagelsmann signing a new contract with Germany means for Bayern and Jurgen Klopp.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend (04.00)

• PART 2: Inter win their 20th Scudetto (10.45)

• PART 3: Real Madrid 3-2 Barcelona (27.00)

• PART 4: Nagelsmann stays on at Germany (42.00) 

• PART 5: A good week for Luis Enrique at PSG (54.00)

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Jimbo welcomes Carl Anka, Charlie Eccleshare and Jay Harris into The Athletic studios after a weekend full of incredible talking points.

Man United throw away a 3-0 lead against Championship Coventry in the FA Cup semi-final and are a toenail away from losing, before progressing to the final on penalties. We credit Cov and discuss the damage done to Erik ten Hag’s job prospects.

Everton beat Nottingham Forest in the relegation six-pointer on Sunday but Forest’s full-time tweet about the VAR being a Luton fan dominates the headlines. Did Forest cross the line or did these issues with officiating need to be highlighted no matter what?

While Man City are booking their place in the FA Cup final, Arsenal and Liverpool win to leapfrog them in the Premier League table.

Plus we ask can Burnley do the unthinkable and survive, and should West Ham stick with David Moyes?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Man United beat Coventry on penalties (02.45)

• PART 1b: Man City 1-0 Chelsea (18.30)

• PART 2a: Everton 2-0 Nottingham Forest - VAR’s a Luton fan (28.00)

• PART 2b: Luton lose, Burnley win (40.00) 

• PART 3: Arsenal and Liverpool win to leapfrog City (46.00)

• PART 4a: Aston Villa 3-1 Bournemouth (55.00)

• PART 4b: Crystal Palace 5-2 West Ham (58.00)

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Jimbo is joined in the studio by Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Adrian Clarke to discuss a massive week across 3 massive competitions.

The English coefficient takes a battering as both Man City and Arsenal are knocked out of the Champions League. Arsenal make it 2 defeats and no goals scored in a matter of days after their defeat in Munich. Have the Gunners progressed too fast too soon and what do they need to do to make it to the next level?

The holders are eliminated on penalties by Real Madrid. Just how tired are City and is Haaland still worth his place in the team?

Next up for City, it’s penalty-feuding Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals. The Blues stifled Pep’s side twice in the Premier League this season, can they do it again? And in the other semi, would it really be that much of a shock if Coventry beat Man United?

The Premier League sees some huge games at the bottom with Everton hosting Forest and Luton taking on Brentford. How many points will it take to stay up?

Plus Pompey, Mansfield and football in the 1340s.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Real Madrid knock out Man City on penalties (03.45)

• PART 1b: Bayern 1-0 Arsenal (12.00)

• PART 2: PSG and Dortmund also reach the semi-finals (22.00)

• PART 3: FA Cup semi-finals preview (28.00) 

• PART 4: Previewing the Premier League weekend (41.00)

• PART 5: Inter Totally Cup draw (54.00)

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It’s the Euro crew of Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo ahead of a mouth-watering week of continental football.

Bayer Leverkusen are crowned champions of Germany for the very first time. Hear why the future is bright for lovable Leverkusen. Starting with West Ham on Thursday in the Europa League.

The Champions League quarter-final second legs are delicately poised, with Arsenal travelling to Munich and Real Madrid off to the Etihad. Will Luis Enrique stop making his PSG team selections so surprising as they take on Barcelona?

Elsewhere, Paulo Fonseca and Jonathan David could really impress Premier League suitors with a win over Aston Villa and Atalanta look to replicate their incredible performance against Liverpool.

Plus Inter edge closer to the Scudetto and Ainsley Maitland-Niles is a match winner in Lyon.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Congratulations Bayer Leverkusen (01.00)

• PART 1b: Moment of the weekend (06.00)

• PART 2: Champions League quarter-final second leg preview (13.30)

• PART 3: Europa League quarter-final preview (34.00) 

• PART 4: West Ham v Leverkusen and the Conference League (48.00)

• PART 5: Inter close in on Scudetto, plus Lyon 4-3 Brest (57.00)

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Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Tim Spiers after some title race shenanigans in the Premier League.

It’s advantage Manchester City who go top on Saturday and then watch Liverpool and then Arsenal lose on Sunday.

For the Reds, it’s a second home defeat in 4 days as Glasner’s Palace get the job done. With all the chasing they’ve had to do in games, has this poor run been coming?

Arsenal are undone by former manager Unai Emery whose Villa side make huge strides towards next season’s Champions League. Is there any hope of catching the champions? And can the Gunners pick themselves up for Bayern on Wednesday?

Elsewhere, wilting Tottenham come up against the best finisher in the Premier League. And it’s another matchday in which Man United concede at least 20 shots.

Plus Stockport, Wrexham and one of the worst mistakes in Premier League history.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Liverpool and Arsenal both beaten as Man City go top (03.00)

• PART 2a: Newcastle 4-0 Tottenham (26.00)

• PART 2b: Bournemouth 2-2 Man United (32.00)

• PART 3a: Drama in Scotland, Women’s FA Cup and the EFL (37.00) 

• PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (40.00)

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Jimbo is joined in the studio by Raphael Honigstein, Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams after some exhilarating Champions League quarter-finals.

It was a midweek in which Bayern and Harry Kane turned up. Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe? Not so much.

Penalty shouts dominate the conversation at the Emirates but after holding the Gunners to a draw, can Bayern be as effective and counter-attack next week in Munich? And has Kane added a new spot-kick to his arsenal?

Longe range goals galore at the Bernabeu as holders Man City draw 3-3 with Real Madrid. And it’s another bad night for Donnarumma in the Champions League at the Parc Des Princes.

The Premier League weekend sees Unai Emery return to leaders Arsenal with Aston Villa, while the teams at the other end look to take advantage of Everton’s extra 2 point deduction.

Plus the coefficient dance, the cool Euro Pulis and the player with the most shots without scoring.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: What a Champions League midweek that was (02.00)

• PART 2a: Real Madrid 3-3 Man City (14.00)

• PART 2b: Arsenal 2-2 Bayern (21.00)

• PART 3: The PL top 3 look for more points this weekend (38.00) 

• PART 4: The battle at the bottom and beyond (45.00)

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Jimbo welcomes James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens into the pod ahead of a massive midweek of quarter-final action.

Bayern are beaten again ahead of their trip to Arsenal in the Champions League. Have they ever been at a lower ebb heading into a quarter-final? Is it damage limitation for Thomas Tuchel?

A well rested Real Madrid take on holders Man City, Atletico and Dortmund are happy to be playing each other and one of our panel thinks PSG are heading all the way to the final.

All aboard the Bilbao barge as Athletic win their first trophy in 40 years. While Leverkusen are one win away from the Bundesliga title but might struggle to find somewhere to celebrate.

Plus Ajax’s biggest defeat ever and Fenerbahce’s Super Cup protest.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.00)

• PART 2: Bayern head to Arsenal as the title looms for Leverkusen (10.30)

• PART 3a: Real Madrid v Man City (20.00)

• PART 3b: Atletico v Dortmund preview (24.00) 

• PART 3c: PSG v Barcelona preview (27.00)

• PART 4 : Europa League & Conference League QF previews (36.00)

• PART 5: Ajax lose 6-0 and Athletic win the Copa (44.00)

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Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Charlie Eccleshare and Jay Harris after a hugely dramatic Premier League weekend with twists and turns at both ends of the table.

Liverpool dominate chaotic Man United at Old Trafford but once again cannot beat the Red Devils. Is it wastefulness that will cost Jurgen Klopp’s side the title? And can there be any case for Erik ten Hag staying at Old Trafford next season? 

Arsenal go top on goal difference after an impressive 3-0 win at Brighton, with Havertz reaping rewards again. But what happens if they go behind? And will their exploits against Bayern affect them?

Man City also ease past Palace with Kevin De Bruyne showing he’s not done while Jack Grealish might be coming back to prominence.

At the other end, there are big wins for Everton and Luton, plus Brentford bag a point in one of the games at weekend at Villa. Where will Thomas Frank be next season?

Plus the yellow card race and which goal scorer this weekend might be the most important player to their club in the Premier League?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Man United 2-2 Liverpool (05.00)

• PART 2a: Brighton 0-3 Arsenal (23.00)

• PART 2b: Crystal Palace 2-4 Man City (33.00)

• PART 3a: Sheff Utd 2-2 Chelsea (37.00) 

• PART 3b: Big wins for Luton and Everton at the bottom (43.00)

• PART 4a: Tottenham 3-1 Forest (47.00)

• PART 4b: Aston Villa 3-3 Brentford (54.00)

• PART 4c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (61.00)

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Jimbo welcomes Natalie Gedra, Carl Anka and Duncan Alexander into the studio in the middle of a packed week of Premier League football.

Man City dismantle Aston Villa thanks to a Phil Foden hat-trick. Is he becoming the frontrunner for the player of the year award or could it be his learned friend Rodri?

City are still behind Arsenal in the table who rotate but still ease past Luton. Do Pep and Arteta’s sides face potential banana skins at Palace and Brighton respectively this weekend?

For Liverpool, it’s another trip to Old Trafford on Sunday. Will the shots continue to rain down on Man United’s goal and has Casemiro been unfairly maligned this season?

Plus who the kids support, a bad day for Darwen, Shaqiri on a pogo stick and when commentators sing.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Man City and Arsenal win again (04.00)

• PART 2a: On This Day - a big Darwen defeat (18.00)

• PART 2b: Forest win big in the battle at the bottom (20.00)

• PART 2c: Everton, Burnley, pogo sticks and crooning commentators (27.00) 

• PART 3: Man Utd v Liverpool and the Premier League weekend (39.00)

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The Euro pod is back with Jimbo, James Horncastle, Alvaro Romeo, Julien Laurens and Raphael Honigstein on the scene.

Bayern are beaten in Der Klassiker and miss out on Xabi Alonso who is staying with champions-elect Bayer Leverkusen. Could Julian Nagelsmann be tempted back to Munich a year after being sacked?

Max Allegri is also under pressure as Juventus lose again in Igor Tudor’s first game in charge of Lazio. Could the Old Lady be set for an extraordinary collapse out of the top 4/5?

10-man PSG beat Marseille in Le Classique with headlines once again surrounding Luis Enrique’s decision to take off Kylian Mbappe.

Plus yet more incidents of racism in Spanish football. And how far can the richest club in Italian football go?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.20)

• PART 2: Alonso stays, what next for Bayern? (08.00)

• PART 3: 10-man PSG win Le Classique (20.00)

• PART 4: Tudor wins first game at Lazio against Juve (30.00) 

• PART 5: Big win for Atleti in the race for the top 4 (45.00)

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