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Man Utd lose, Martinez attacks the board & Arsenal win - 5 Live Reaction Oct 13, 2026

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It’s a drama filled Champions League edition of the Football Daily podcast as Kelly Cates, Paul Robinson, Theo Walcott and Ian Dennis react to the big stories from Tuesday night’s matches.

You will hear as it happened, real time reaction to the comments made by Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez – he launched a blistering attack on the club's hierarchy for not strengthening the squad following qualification for the Champions League.

This comes after United lost to Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano – and they also get the latest reaction from manager Michael Carrick at his press conference.

Elsewhere, it was a positive night for Arsenal, who beat Lille – and even Mikel Arteta makes a cameo appearance.

And John Bennett joins the pod with news of more goals for Harry Kane at Bayern Munich.

Timecodes: 01:00 – Man United debrief. 13:30 – Martinez comments discussion. 16:40 – Michael Carrick reaction to the Martinez comments. 24’17 – Arsenal section. 26’18 – Mikel Arteta interview. 28’30 – Other Champions League stories.

Commentaries this week:

Wednesday 14th October CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Manchester City v PSG - LIVE ON 5 LIVE

Thursday 15th October EUROPA LEAGUE: Benfica v Celtic LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA CONFERENCE LEAGUE: Hearts v Nordsjælland - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 2

Saturday 17th October PREMIER LEAGUE: Brentford v Liverpool - LIVE ON 5 LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE: Manchester City v Ipswich - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA PREMIER LEAGUE: Newcastle v Aston Villa - LIVE ON 5 LIVE - WSL: Arsenal v Birmingham City - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP: Dundee v Rangers - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3

Sunday 18th October PREMIER LEAGUE: Leeds United v Manchester United - LIVE ON 5 LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE: Brighton v Crystal Palace - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA PREMIER LEAGUE: Bournemouth v Sunderland - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 2 PREMIER LEAGUE: Nottingham Forest v Arsenal - LIVE ON 5 LIVE

MNC: Man City defiant, Fulham struggling & Seedorf in Brazil Oct 12, 2026

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Mark Chapman is joined by Andros Townsend, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith.

The panel are joined by a Manchester City fan to discuss the reaction to their win at Anfield in their first game since being found guilty of breaching the Premier League's financial regulations.

After an impressive performance at the weekend, can Jordan Henderson help bring some control to Chelsea?

We hear from Michael Carrick ahead of a potentially defining week for Manchester United and a Fulham fan as their winless start continues.

And Tim Vickery joins the show to talk Corinthians appointing Clarence Seedorf and Brazilian air-con.

TIMECODES:

01:29 - How should we react to Manchester City winning? 19:15 - Jordan Henderson's Chelsea breakthrough 26:20 - Arsenal's warm-down injuries 32:50 - Manchester United continue to struggle 44:43 - Should Fulham be panicking? 53:21 - Tim Vickery on Seedorf's return to Brazil

PL Review: Manchester City produce statement win at Anfield Oct 11, 2026

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Rick Edwards, Luke Edwards and Clinton Morrison discuss the latest Premier League weekend.

Manchester City's maintained their perfect start to the season on the pitch with a comfortable win at Anfield - but what does the future hold for them and the Premier League hold after they were found guilty of breaching financial regulations? After a toothless performance - will any of Liverpool's £100 million players come good?

Oliver Glasner lost on his return to Selhurst Park, with Nottingham Forest losing 3-1 to Crystal Palace - including an extraordinary miss from Forest striker Liam Delap. Spurs are still winless, but a late equaliser at Old Trafford saw Manchester United booed off. Jordan Henderson rolled back the years for Chelsea, but should we be worried by Bournemouth's winless start? Ipswich struck late again to earn their third win already, but Fulham continue to struggle. And the panel argue over who the sexiest manager in the Premier League is....

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TIMECODES 00:37 - Manchester City cruise to win at Anfield 18:00 - Glasner loses on return to Palace 24:40 - Boos at Old Trafford after Manchester United draw with Spurs 34:00 - Jordan Henderson rolls back the years 36:10 - Are Bournemouth in trouble? 39:25 - Impressive Ipswich, faltering Fulham

Martin Odegaard - The Football Interview Oct 10, 2026

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In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard. They speak about last season at Arsenal, his qualities as a captain and reflects on Norway's journey at this summer's World Cup. They look at how Arsenal have already started this season, and whether they feel a different kind of pressure this time around.

TIMECODES: 0’22 - Looking back on the last few months 0'50 - Lifting the Premier League trophy 2’35 - His role as captain 4'15 - Difficulties with injuries 9'20 - Reflecting on the World Cup 12’50 - Sharing experience with Max Dowman 13'45 - Narrative changing around Arsenal this season?

TCV: Man City's return & a prank in Istanbul Oct 09, 2026

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Conor McNamara once again joins Ian Dennis and John Murray for the Commentators' View ahead of a big weekend in the Premier League.

With Manchester City travelling to Liverpool for the first time since the Premier League charges verdict, John goes through his approach ahead of commentating on the game.

The team reflect on the international break, Ian recalls being pranked at Istanbul airport and can John go clear at the top of the table in Clash of the Commentators?

TIMECODES 03:30 International break reflections 05:00 Ian's Greek adventures 09:00 How to approach commentating on Liverpool v Man City 22:00 A terrifying prank in Istanbul airport 28:30 Clash of the Commentators 33:30 Unintend Pub Name of the Week 35:30 Great Glossary of Football

COMMENTARIES: This weekend SAT 1500 - Chelsea v Bournemouth - 5 Live SAT 1500 - Aston Villa v Brentford - Sports Extra SAT 1730 - Man Utd v Tottenham - 5 Live

SUN 1200 - Motherwell v Celtic - Sports Extra 2 SUN 1400 - Hull v Everton - 5 Live SUN 1400 - Crystal Palace v Nottm Forest - Sports Extra and Sports Extra 2 SUN 1630 - Liverpool v Man City - 5 Live

The Brighton Blueprint: How to Compete with Football's Giants Oct 08, 2026

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BBC Sport's Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson speaks to Brighton & Hove Albion sporting director Mike Cave about the strategy behind the club's remarkable rise. From data-driven recruitment to profitable player trading, they explore how Brighton have established themselves in the Premier League and evolved into one of English football's smartest success stories.

TIMECODES 0’34 - How much Brighton rely on data to sign players 4’00 - At what point does analytics crossover with normal scouting 8’30 - Brighton’s success with loan-to-buys 11’00 - How important is the manager to the whole process? 15’43 - How important are big player sales to Brighton? 17'17 - How far in advance to they plan for players leaving? 19’29 - Brighton now compared to 15 years ago 20'08 - Working within financial rules

Spygate: Eckert free to continue as Southampton manager Oct 07, 2026

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John Bennett is joined by BBC Radio Solent's Adam Blackmore and former Reading and Watford winger Jobi McAnuff to react to the Spygate verdict.

An FA regulatory commission has handed Southampton boss Tonda Eckert a suspended 6-week ban for his involvement in the Spygate scandal. What reasons were given for this verdict? And is it a fair outcome?

With Middlesbrough the club to uncover the spying ahead of their Championship play-off semi-final, fan and editor of Fly Me To The Moon fanzine, Robert Nichols, offers what this decision is like from a Boro perspective.

TIMECODES: 0'45 How did we get to this point? 2'05 Why is the ban suspended? 4'17 Jobi McAnuff's thoughts 9'12 Has the length of time taken to get this verdict benefitted Eckert? 11'51 What do Southampton fans think of the decision? 15'00 Middlesbrough fan Robert Nichols 18'05 How much damage has this done to Southampton's reputation?

Special: 2026 World Cup final referee Slavko Vincic Oct 07, 2026

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Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by 2026 World Cup final referee Slavko Vincic and journalist William Ralston, author of the Impossible Job about challenges faced by modern-day referees. Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Charlie Adam also join the conversation as they discuss what it's like to take charge of the biggest game in football. Slavko shares what it’s like to operate under so much pressure, plus the highs and lows of his career. But will he discuss who is the biggest diver he had to deal with? TIMECODES:

01:10 William Ralston 05:50 Slavko Vincic on the impossible job 12:00 Active decision making 20:00 VAR

Kane inspires England win & Ronaldo is not retiring - 5 Live Reaction Oct 06, 2026

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Kelly Somers is alongside John Murray, Ian Dennis, Matt Upson and Paul Robinson as England comfortably beat Czechia 3-0 at Wembley.

Harry Kane celebrated his record-equalling 125th England cap with two goals making it 91 goals for England on the night he drew level with Peter Shilton. How has this camp effected competition for places and should Harry Kane win the Ballon d’Or? Hear from manager Thomas Tuchel, Eberechi Eze and captain Harry Kane.

Elsewhere Ronaldo has released a lengthy statement saying he is not retiring, Portuguese football expert Tom Kundert drops by to explain more about what this means for Ronaldo’s future.

TIMECODES:

01:10 Full time reaction 04:30 Harry Kane goals 09:40 Consistency 17:50 Ballon d’Or 18:50 Eze 24:30 Tuchel 29:10 Harry Kane with John 39:00 Ronaldo is NOT retiring

MNC: England, Alex Scott injury & Robbie Savage on his new job! Oct 05, 2026

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Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Charlie Adam. The panel reflect on England’s performance against Croatia and look ahead to England’s game against Czechia at Wembley with John Murray.

The team debate the benefits of playing abroad and also the controversy around Alex Scott’s withdrawal due to injury.

Plus Robbie Savage drops by to talk about becoming manager of League One side Peterborough.

TIMECODES:

03:10 England’s win 08:30 John Murray & Tuchel 15:40 Players going abroad 26:50 Alex Scott 33:50 Scotland 44:10 Robbie Savage

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