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**The Daily Football Briefing**

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Latest Episodes:

Could Jordan Henderson return to Liverpool? Jan 08, 2024

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Is Jordan Henderson coming home? James Pearce has the latest on a potential Liverpool return for the former captain.

Will Timo Werner redeem himself in England? Seb Stafford-Bloor looks at how Werner will fit in at Spurs.

And have Arsenal got a problem? James McNicholas dives into the goal scoring issues for the Gunners.

Host: Iain Macintosh

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Which transfers could happen in January? Dec 22, 2023

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The European Super League is back on the agenda. Phil Buckingham on why Real Madrid and Barcelona got the ruling they wanted.

Is a new striker on the way to Chelsea in January? David Ornstein has the January transfer plans of the Premier League’s top teams.

And who will make the difference for Arsenal at Liverpool? Art de Roche tells us the X-factor for the Gunners.

Host: Adam Leventhal

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Is the European Super League back? Dec 21, 2023

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Adam Leventhal hears from The Athletic's Phil Buckingham about the news that FIFA and UEFA's rules blocking a potential European Super League have been ruled to be unlawful. So, is the Super League back from the dead?

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Is Harry Kane making the Bundesliga look weak? Dec 21, 2023

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Are Liverpool ready for a title battle? After their 5-1 win over West Ham in the Carabao Cup, James Pearce looks ahead to the top of the table clash with Arsenal at the weekend.

Is Harry Kane making the Bundesliga look weak? Seb Stafford Bloor watched the Englishman score his 25th goal of the season in 22 games.

Plus Charlotte Harpur brings us up to speed in another dramatic night in the Women's Champions League.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producer: Mike Zimmermann and Abi Paterson

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Newcastle trip up in the Cup Dec 20, 2023

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Newcastle trip up in the Cup. George Caulkin watched the Magpies exit another competition within the week.

As Chelsea soldier on into the semi finals. Simon Johnson looks back on a successful night at Stamford Bridge.

Steve Cooper becomes the second manager sacked in the Premier League this season, Paul Taylor considers his legacy and what his likely successor, Nuno Espirito Santo, might bring to the club.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producer: Mike Zimmermann and Abi Paterson

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Why Real Sociedad - PSG is the must-watch Champions League tie Dec 19, 2023

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Why Real Sociedad - PSG is the must-watch CL tie. Duncan Alexander reacts to the Champions draw and explains why you need to start caring about the word "coefficient".

Is Pochettino still in favour at Chelsea? Simon Johnson runs the rule over the Blues ahead of their Carabao Cup quarter final against Newcastle. Chris Waugh also joins to preview the tie from the Magpies' perspective.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producer: Mike Zimmermann and Abi Paterson

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Manchester United and Liverpool battle to a stalemate at Anfield Dec 18, 2023

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Arsenal go top as Liverpool and Manchester United grind out a dull goalless draw. James Pearce and Laurie Whitwell were at Anfield.

Barcelona fail to win again. How bad could this get? Dermot Corrigan reveals how much support Xavi has.

And how much fun in the Bundesliga this year? Seb Stafford-Bloor takes us around the results from Germany.

Host: Iain Macintosh

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Liverpool look to inflict more misery on Man United Dec 15, 2023

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Graham Potter to Manchester United - could it happen? Mark Critchley has the latest on the rumours.

It’s one of the subplots ahead of the big game of the weekend as United visit Anfield. James Pearce on how Liverpool are preparing for their rivals.

And it was a successful night for Premier League teams in Europe.

Host: Adam Leventhal

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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PSG scrape through as Newcastle exit Europe Dec 14, 2023

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PSG are through to the Champions League knockouts. Peter Rutzler was in Germany to watch the French side join Borussia Dortmund in the R16 - but will teams fear the french side?

Newcastle are left to rue what might have been. George Caulkin reflects on the rollercoaster group stage in Tyneside.

The pressure cranks up on Xavi after another Barcelona loss. Pol Ballus tells us about the tricky pre match preparations for the Barca boss.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producer: Mike Zimmermann and Abi Paterson

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Manchester United out of Europe Dec 13, 2023

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Manchester United are out of Europe. Mark Critchley was at Old Trafford to watch a lacklustre United limp out of the Champions League.

Newcastle and AC Milan sweat over yet more fitness issues. Chris Waugh and James Horncastle preview this key match up in Group F.

And we have the latest on the Turkish top-flight suspension. Nick Miller has been following the story and brings us up to date.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producer: Mike Zimmermann and Abi Paterson

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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