The Daily Football Briefing

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Are Liverpool still Europa League favourites? Sep 22, 2023

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Today…

It was a busy Thursday night in the Europa and Europa Conference Leagues. James Pearce reacts to Liverpool’s slow start in Austria, and whether or not the Reds are still competition favourites.

Brighton made their European debut with a 3-2 loss to AEK Athens. Andy Naylor was at the Amex Stadium for the club’s historic night.

And the US Women’s National Team were back in action for the first time since their World Cup shock. Meg Linehan reflects on Julie Ertz’s final national team game.

Host: Adam Leventhal

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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What did we learn from Wednesday's Champions League results? Sep 21, 2023

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It was a night of contrasts for the English teams in the Champions League. Laurie Whitwell reacts to the seven goal thriller in Munich as Manchester United lost 4-3 to Bayern Munich. Whilst Jordan Campbell was at the Emirates for Arsenal's emphatic return to Europe's top tier.

Did another Bellingham late show paper over Real Madrid cracks? There watching the young Englishman get on the scoresheet again was Dermot Corrigan.

Can Unai Emery weave his European magic again… with Aston Villa? Jacob Tanswell previews Villa's opener in the Conference League.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producers: Mike Zimmerman and Abi Paterson

Exec Producer: Iain Macintosh

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What happened on day one of the Champions League? Sep 20, 2023

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What happened on day one of the Champions League? Michael Bailey rounds up all the key events and we hone in on Newcastle's return to the tournament with George Caulkin in Milan and Jacob Whitehead.

How does Ole Gunnar Solkjaer reflect on his time at Manchester United? Andy Mitten has spoken exclusively to the former United manager.

Is Julian Nagelsmann paving the way for Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool exit? Raphael Honigstein maps out what the future of the German manager role might look like

Host: Michael Bailey

Producers: Mike Zimmerman and Abi Paterson

Exec Producer: Iain Macintosh

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As the Champions League returns, what should you expect? Sep 19, 2023

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Will any of the Premier League new boys stay up? Andy Jones was at the City Ground to see Burnley take on Forest where they claimed a point, but significantly not yet a win.

Why are Everton getting cash injections from their prospective new owners? Rhodri Cannon brings the details on what this latest development means for the Toffees

And as the Champions League returns, what should you expect? Our pick of the matches sees PSG face Borussia Dortmund and Peter Rutzler is on hand to explain why the French side aren't the one you remember from last year

Host: Tim Spiers

Producers: Mike Zimmerman and Abi Paterson

Exec Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Are Manchester United in crisis? Sep 18, 2023

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Welcome to the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.

Today:

Are Manchester United in crisis? Laurie Whitwell on the status of the club.

Why are Chelsea’s fans booing their team off? Simon Johnson discusses their struggles.

And why did Mikel Arteta drop Aaron Ramsdale? Jordan Campbell talks about the goalkeeping change.

Host: Tim Spiers

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Jadon Sancho banished by Manchester United? Sep 15, 2023

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Welcome to the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.

Today:

What now for Jadon Sancho at Manchester United? Laurie Whitwell tell us the latest.

What is driving De Zerbi’s revolution at Brighton? Andy Naylor spoke to the Italian manager.

What does CEO change mean at Arsenal? David Ornstein on the front office news.

Host: Adam Leventhal

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Who is the 16-year-old Barcelona winger breaking records with Spain? Sep 14, 2023

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Who is the 16-year-old Barcelona winger breaking records with Spain? Dermot Corrigan is on hand to tell us all about Lamine Yamal

Why is Richarlison seeking psychological help? Tim Spiers is our Tottenham reporter and has the details

Do resurgent Liverpool fear losing Jurgen Klopp to Germany? Liverpool correspondent James Pearce discusses Klopp's options

Host: Michael Bailey

Producers: Mike Zimmerman and Abi Paterson

Exec Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Does Jadon Sancho have a future at Manchester United? Sep 13, 2023

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Does Jadon Sancho have a future at Manchester United? Football news reporter Dan Sheldon picks up the story

Why is Leonardo Bonucci suing Juventus? Italian football correspondent James Horncastle explains what is going on

What has US coaching legend Bruce Arena done to get suspended, resign and see his team refuse to train? MLS reporter Tom Bogert has been following the New England Revolution's revolution

Host: Michael Bailey

Producers: Mike Zimmerman and Abi Paterson

Exec Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Why has Paul Pogba been provisionally suspended from football? Sep 12, 2023

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Why has Paul Pogba been provisionally suspended from football? James Horncastle is our Italian football expert and has the details.

Will Julian Nagelsmann be Germany’s next manager? Raphael Honigstein brings us the continued reaction to the news.

Can Scotland finally topple old rivals England tonight? Jordan Campbell is at Hampden for the 150 year anniversary of football's first international match.

Host: Tim Spiers

Producers: Abi Paterson and Mike Zimmerman

Exec Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Germany sacks Flick, Rubiales resigns and England underwhelms Sep 11, 2023

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Welcome to the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.

Today:

Who will replace Hansi Flick as Germany coach? Seb Stafford-Bloor on the fallout.

Why did it take so long for Rubiales to resign? Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero has the latest.

And is there reason to worry about England’s underwhelming performance against Ukraine? Tim Spiers was in Poland for the match.

Host: Mike Zimmermann