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What do the latest changes mean for Manchester United? Nov 16, 2023

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What do the latest changes mean for Manchester United? Adam Crafton has all the details on the departure of CEO Richard Arnold

How did Chelseado, now they know Emma Hayes is US-bound? Abi Paterson watched the controversial Champions League match between Chelsea and Real Madrid

Is it the end of the line for a true football fairytale? As Union Berlin reluctantly part ways with Urs Fischer, Stu James explains why this was not an easy decision.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producers: Mike Zimmermann and Abi Paterson

Exec Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Why the USA hired Emma Hayes Nov 15, 2023

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Why is Emma Hayes off to the USA? Meg Linehan explains why this move to the USWNT makes sense for the Chelsea manager

How much does it cost to win the treble? Mark Critchley has been crunching Man City's numbers

Is Xabi Alonso proving the real deal with Bayer Leverkusen? Thom Harris tells us all about the Spaniard's brilliant start to Bundesliga management

Host: Michael Bailey

Producers: Mike Zimmermann and Abi Paterson

Exec Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Has Mauricio Pochettino turned it around at Chelsea? Nov 14, 2023

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Has Mauricio Pochettino turned it around at Chelsea? After successive impressive results the Argentine has endeared himself to the Chelsea supporters as Simon Johnson explains

Are the Italian champions about to sack their manager? James Horncastle has the latest on Napoli's stuttered start to the season

What’s going wrong at Barcelona? As Xavi says, the team are in a "rough patch". Pol Ballus looks at why that is the case.

Host: Tim Spiers

Producer: Abi Paterson and Mike Zimmermann

Exec Prod: Iain Macintosh

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Chelsea go toe-to-toe with Manchester City at Stamford Bridge Nov 13, 2023

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Will the real Chelsea please stand up? Liam Twomey was at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea’s wild 4-4 draw against City.

Which Bundesliga record has Harry Kane broken now? Seb Stafford-Bloor tells us how Harry Kane has passed Robert Lewandowski in the history books.

And why did Kylian Mbappe score a hat-trick, but not win favour from his manager? Peter Rutzler on the friction between Mbappe and Luis Enrique.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Can Chelsea follow up their Tottenham win against Man City? Nov 10, 2023

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Today…

Liverpool slip up in Europe. Gregg Evans was in Toulouse for Liverpool’s 3-2 shock defeat.

Can Chelsea follow up their Tottenham win against Man City? Liam Twomey talks about Chelsea’s mindset as they get ready to host the defending champions.

And what now for Raheem Sterling & England? Tim Spiers tells us the reasons behind Gareth Southgate’s squad selection.

Host: Adam Leventhal

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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How bad will it get for Manchester United, as they collapse in Copenhagen? Nov 09, 2023

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How bad will it get for Manchester United, as they collapse in Copenhagen? Carl Anka watched on as Manchester United fell to yet another defeat.

Do Arsenal no longer need strikers? With both Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus out, Arsenal showed that they have players they can call on as James McNicholas explains.

How are the Premier League hoping to change the rules for this January’s transfer window? David Ornstein has the details on a potential change in the rules.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producers: Mike Zimmerman and Abi Paterson

Exec Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Man City through, Dortmund bounce back, and Atletico have plenty to smile about on and off the pitch Nov 08, 2023

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Who has made the Champions League knockout stages with two games to spare? The holders did the job on Tuesday night, Sam Lee tells us what that means for the rest of City's group stage matches.

Why do Atletico Madrid fans have more than six reasons to smile? Dermot Corrigan looks at the state of play at Atletico de Madrid.

What does Dortmund's victory over Newcastle mean for both teams? Chris Waugh takes positives from the night's results and Seb Stafford Bloor praises Dortmund's bounce back from derby defeat.

Can Rasmus Hojlund find his feet at Manchester United? As the Dane returns to Copenhagen in the Champions League, Oli Kay has been looking at United's front man.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producers: Mike Zimmerman and Abi Paterson

Exec Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Chelsea victorious after chaotic night in Tottenham Nov 07, 2023

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Today…

Chelsea end Spurs’ unbeaten start to the season. Liam Twomey talks about Chelsea’s best result, but worst performance, of the season.

Tim Spiers also joins from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to reflect on the chaotic match.

Plus a look at who can make it through to the knockout stages of the Champions League, and who’s on the brink. James Horncastle previews the PSG-Milan match.

Host: Abi Paterson

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Harry Kane makes history, Poch's return to Spurs and Emma Hayes to leave Chelsea Nov 06, 2023

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Today…

Harry Kane’s chase for history. Seb Stafford-Bloor discusses Kane’s performance in Der Klassiker.

Mauricio Pochettino makes his return to Tottenham. Liam Twomey on the Argentine manager’s return to Spurs.

And Emma Hayes is set to leave Chelsea. David Ornstein has the latest.

Host: Mike Zimmermann

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Ben Green

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How secure is Erik ten Hag’s position at Manchester United? Nov 03, 2023

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Today…

How secure is Erik ten Hag's position at Manchester United? Carl Anka has the latest on the United manager’s future.

Is Arsenal’s trip to Newcastle a litmus test? Jordan Campbell describes Arsenal’s attitude after a midweek loss.

And we preview Harry Kane’s first Der Klassiker. Seb Stafford-Bloor talks about the inconsistencies surrounding Bayern and Dortmund.

Host: Adam Leventhal

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Ben Green

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