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This week, it’s all eyes on Bilbao as Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur meet in the Europa League final.
Today, we’re focusing on Ruben Amorim’s side and asking what would success mean for Manchester United?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Laurie Whitwell and Mark Critchley
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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On 18th May 2025, Everton will play their final Premier League game at Goodison Park against Southampton. For the men’s team, it will no longer be their home.
In this special episode allow yourself to be transported to the stadium, as The Athletic FC captures the iconic sound that only Goodison could bring.
You will hear from fans about their memories of the stadium, what it will mean to move on from the place they have called home for 133 years, and a surprising amount of love for the restricted view.
So sit back and relax, and join us at Everton Football Club…
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Crystal Palace have the chance to win their first major trophy on Saturday as they face Manchester City in the FA Cup Final.
So how has Oliver Glasner transformed Palace and would silverware take the Eagles to the next level?
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
With: Matt Woosnam, Reuben Pinder, Sam Lee
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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Harry Kane’s trophy drought is over having helped Bayern Munich to the Bundesliga in his second season in Germany.
But is one Bundesliga trophy enough for the England captain - and is silverware the only marker of success?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Seb Stafford-Bloor and Art De Roche
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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On Sunday afternoon Trent Alexander-Arnold was booed at Anfield.
So why do supporters boo their own players and is it ever acceptable?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: James Pearce, Oli Kay, Carl Anka
Featuring: Art de Roché, Simon Johnson, Chris Waugh
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Jay Beale
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Brentford’s dynamic duo Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa have lit up the Premier League once again this season.
But with Thomas Frank admitting Mbeumo could be sold this summer - what does the future hold for him and strike partner Wissa?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jay Harris & Liam Tharme
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Real Madrid are in chaos following the latest El Clasico, throwing away at 2-0 lead before falling to a 4-3 defeat.
Knocked out of the Champions League and defeat to Barcelona makes another league title unlikely.
So where has it all gone wrong for Real Madrid and is Xabi Alonso the man to fix them?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Dermot Corrigan, Guillermo Rai and Seb Stafford-Bloor
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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On Thursday night both Manchester United and Spurs got the job done in the Europa League to book their place in Bilbao.
One of them will be the Champions League next season - but who will be joining them via the Premier League?
This weekend's standout fixture comes at St. James' Park as Newcastle United welcome Chelsea in a meeting of 4th v 5th.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Tim Spiers and Oliver Kay
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and John Rogers
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Arsenal’s European journey is over after losing 3-1 on aggregate to Paris Saint-Germain.
So where does this leave Mikel Arteta’s process and why can’t Arsenal get over the line?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Art De Roche, Phil Hay and Liam Tharme
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Inter are through to the Champions League final after a breathtaking semi-final against Barcelona.
So where does that rank among the best knockout matches in the competition's history?
And are Inter favourites to lift the trophy now?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Pol Ballus & Max Callegari
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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