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Is anyone better than Arsenal? Nov 27, 2025

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Arsenal are dominating the Premier League and now they’re doing the same in Europe. Can they win both the big titles? Gregor Robertson thinks their success is built on a rock solid defence.

Chelsea are looking equally effective in Europe; their game against Arsenal at the weekend is set up for the blues marauding wingers to take on Arsenal’s galloping full backs.

It was another tough night for Spurs, but there were some encouraging signs as they at least scored three.

After the break Liverpool. How deep is the crisis? The effect of the death of Diogo Jota off the pitch is incalculable, but on the pitch his and Luis Diaz sale is very apparent. Does the spending of four hundred million pounds amount to mismanagement?

Tom Clarke is joined by Gregor Robertson, Pete Rutzler and tony Cascarino

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EFL Extra: New faces and lofty ambitions Nov 25, 2025

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More new managers in the Championship as Swansea, Middlesborough and Norwich all appoint. In South Wales Vitor Matos wants to bring back the DNA of the club…but what does that mean?

Are Birmingham starting to find their feet in the Championship? Off the pitch they have unveiled ambitious plans for a new stadium and redevelopment of the surrounding area.

Coventry continue their free scoring run, with a goal difference of +28 and seven points clear at the top, can they keep it up?

League One seems up for grabs this season with most teams capable of beating or losing to each other. Peterborough and Wycombe are on an upward trajectory while Port Vale are sinking and Bradford are still second but with no win in six.

In League Two the Gregor Robertson derby ended in a draw and Christina Fuchs – a Premier League winner with Leicester City - has joined rock bottom Newport County. We wish him well.

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Eze shines but is Frank out of his depth? Nov 24, 2025

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Eberechi Eze scored a brilliant hat-trick to win the North London derby for Arsenal and proved he is now a certified star at the very top of the Premier League.

Arsenal are six points clear but the 4-1 defeat leaves Spurs in ninth and further questions about Thomas Frank's suitability for the big job at Tottenham.

Elsewhere Leeds missed another chance to pick up points at home as Morgan Rogers starred for Aston Villa.

It was another defeat for Liverpool - how does Arne Slot turn around a disastrous season?

We also hear about an interview with a commentator who had his big moment ruined by Gary Neville!

Tom Clarke is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Kit Shepard

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Premier League Predictions Nov 20, 2025

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A quick reflection on an epic night for Scotland, a big win for Wales and some of the surprises who have qualified for World Cup 26’

Then it’s back to the Premier League. How much will Arsenal miss Gabriel? They have strength in depth but are any up Gabriel’s tag of ‘defender of the season’ ?

Predictions; first for the north London derby and Liverpool v Forest and then a much longer term - how will the table look come the end of the season?

Tom Clarke is joined by Alyson Rudd and Gregor Robertson

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SPECIAL EDITION: Scotland qualify for the World Cup!! Nov 19, 2025

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There was magic in the air said Scotland manager Steve Clarke as his team won a dramatic winner takes all qualifier against Denmark at Hampden Park.

The victory means Scotland are going to a World Cup – for the first time in 28 years.

It was a night which will never be forgotten and that’s before mentioning the three worldie goals that were scored.

Tom Clarke is joined for former Scotland under 21 international Gregor Robertson and Scottish football correspondent Michael Grant.

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EFL Extra: Championship manager(s) Nov 18, 2025

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Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson with all the latest from the EFL.

It has been a mad fortnight for managers in the Championship with Norwich, Swansea, Southampton and of course Middlesborough just some of those undergoing a change at the top.

Who is in line for the vacancies and how will the teams respond?

League One is proving why it’s arguably the toughest division – with six points separating the top twelve clubs!

At Charlton Nathan Jones is getting impressive results; Gregor has been to meet him.

In League Two it is a quiet but welcome return for Tom Lockyer, the former Luton Town captain who had two cardiac arrests whilst playing for the hatters is now a regular at Bristol Rovers.

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Why Bellingham isn't a Tuchel player, Irish joy and Ronaldo woe Nov 17, 2025

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He's back in the squad but can Jude Bellingham cement his place in the England team by next summer? Tom Clarke is joined by Tony Cascarino, Tom Allnutt and Gregor Robertson to discuss why the Real Madrid star continues to clash with the England manager Thomas Tuchel, and to debate the other starting spots in the England squad that are up for grabs.

They also discuss Ireland's heroics after securing a play-off place in dramatic fashion, and which Times columnist has a WhatsApp group dedicated to Ireland's historic World Cup success?

Also on the agenda: Scotland's match against Denmark, Italy's continued struggles and the Wythenshawe Vets - the Sunday League team packed with Premier League stars.

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Is there any loyalty in football and how brave is Tuchel? Nov 13, 2025

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Thomas Tuchel has boldly declared he won’t play Foden, Bellingham and Kane in the same team. The key question is will he be brave enough to stick to his decision?

As Rob Edwards leaves Middlesborough after only ten months in charge to return to Wolves, is there any loyalty in football?

Martin Samuel has met with David Kogan, the new chair of the independent football regulator.

And amid the furore over corners, throw in’s and set pieces, is the Premier League in danger of being boring?

Tom Clarke is joined by Gregor Robertson, Jonathan Northcroft and Martin Samuel.

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City join title race but is football boring now? Nov 10, 2025

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Manchester City blew Liverpool away and closed the gap at the top of the table to just four points - can Pep Guardiola challenge his old friend Mikel Arteta and will this be his last season? Or does he have renewed energy?

Sunderland's late equaliser denied Arsenal but was this an example of an exciting finish to a poor game of football? We debate whether the new, more direct style is killing the spectacle in the Premier League.

Elsewhere we ask why can't Newcastle win away, look at the relegation battle and ask who will finish higher - Manchester United or Tottenham?

We finish with a discussion about the striker who is still playing - and scoring - aged 50!

Tom Clarke is joined on this show by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat.

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EFL Extra: Why is the Championship so free scoring? Nov 07, 2025

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Tom Clarke is joined by former football league professional Gregor Robertson to discuss all the latest for the EFL.

The Championship is thriving this season. Very competitive, tons of goals and arguably the top eight are all surprise packages. Stoke and Coventry can’t stop scoring and Preston and Charlton are confounding the pundits by threatening the play offs.

Southampton had a much-needed win after sacking Will Still, Norwich need a win, but can under pressure Liam manning deliver it?

In League One Luke Williams swaps the Airport for the Posh and Reading look for an Oasis in their season by swapping Noel for Leam.

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