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Is Pep A Party Pooper? Mar 16, 2023

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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Ian Hawkey and Jonathan Northcroft.

Erling Haaland scored five goals in little over an hour for Manchester City in their 7-0 win over Leipzig. Can we finally put to bed the theory that he’s made their side worse? (00:00)

Liverpool are out of the Champions League after a comprehensive defeat over two legs against Real Madrid. How much of a rebuild do they need to be back challenging in Europe? (21:50)

Trent Alexander-Arnold is in the spotlight again after comments from Jamie Carragher. Is he reaching a crossroads in his career? (30:46)

Hugh gets his random Champions League quarter finals generator out to see how the teams left in the competition could get matched up and could we see a new name from Italy on the trophy this season? (39:12)

We share our favourite individual performances in the history of the Champions League, with a couple of surprise suggestions in the mix (45:00)

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What A Difference A Week Makes Mar 13, 2023

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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tony Cascarino.

Gary Lineker will return to MOTD this weekend after everything that transpired over the last few days. Have you ever seen football presented in such a miserable way as they did on Saturday night? (00:00)

Liverpool followed their thrashing of Manchester United with a 1-0 loss at Bournemouth. Can the south coast side stay up and will Liverpool bounce back to shock Real Madrid? (08:42)

Everton got a much-needed win over Brentford. How can they stay in the Premier League and how important will Goodison Park be to them? (27:04)

It’s been suggested that Ivan Toney is in line for another England call up - but should he be involved with the possibility of a lengthy ban on the horizon? (35:42)

Leeds battled to get a point against Brighton - was Roberto De Zerbi’s disappointment a sign of how far Brighton have come? (39:36)

How important was West Ham’s point against Aston Villa in their survival hopes under David Moyes? (46:17)

We round up the rest of the weekend’s games with big wins for Chelsea and Spurs (53:13)

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Time for Conte to get off the Spurs train? Mar 09, 2023

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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson & Tom Allnutt

Is Graham Potter beginning to turn things around at Chelsea following back to back wins and Champions League progression?

Another disappointing evening for Spurs as they crashed out of the Champions League against AC Milan.

Is it time for Antonio Conte to leave and for the emotional return of Pochettino?

Another year passes without Harry Kane winning a trophy. He is now approaching the final 12 months of is deal at Spurs so what of his future?

Premier League preview as sides chasing Europe come up against sides at the other end of the table fighting relegation.

After hitting Man United for 7 last week can Liverpool back it up with a big win over Bournemouth?

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Man United hit for 7 (seven)! Mar 06, 2023

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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd & Matt Dickinson

History is made at Anfield as Liverpool hit Man United for seven as the race for the top four hots up.

Arsenal hitting back like champions? Reiss Nelson scoring late to seal a 3-2 comeback at The Emirates.

Would missing out on the top 4 be an opportunity missed for Newcastle? Defeat to Man City sees them drop down to 6th.

In how big trouble are Crystal Palace? Without a win since December!

Despite a 4 nil defeat at Brighton why is David Moyes still safe at West Ham?

Stay of execution for Graham Potter at Chelsea after a narrow 1 nil win at Stamford Bridge against Leeds.

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The Saints Go Marching Out (Of The Cup) Mar 02, 2023

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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Molly Hudson and Jonathan Northcroft.

Grimsby triumph as Southampton reach and even lower low. Gregor’s former side are celebrating a famous cup win - but are the Saints doomed? (00:00)

Sheffield United shine to knock Spurs out of the FA Cup. Despite better results, are Spurs actually playing any better at the moment? (15:58)

Manchester United continued their good form to brush West Ham aside. Can they add a second domestic cup to their haul this season? (24:10)

Liverpool made slight improvements to beat Wolves - but are they going to be shown up by United at the weekend? (30:57)

Everton were blown away by Arsenal in the league. Will Sean Dyche be able to turn things around and if so, how? (36:12)

Leeds United go to Chelsea looking for points against a side who can’t find form. Would a loss at the weekend be the final straw for Graham Potter? (42:14)

The Continental Cup final takes place this weekend with Arsenal facing Chelsea. Molly tells us why Lauren James could be the key to a Chelsea win (50:45)

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A Trophy For Ten Hag & Pressure On Potter? Feb 27, 2023

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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Tom Roddy to review the footballing weekend.

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What's wrong at Liverpool & Man City? Feb 23, 2023

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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Ian Hawkey & Tom Allnutt

What is wrong with Liverpool at the moment? A heavy defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League first leg leaves their season in tatters.

Is Erling Haaland the problem for Man City? Struggling for goals and drawing away to RB Leipzig in the Champions League

Javi Gracia returns to the Premier League. The former Watford manager has signed a 'flexible contract' with Leeds.

And we look ahead to the Carabao Cup final as Manchester United take on Newcastle United.

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Game Of The Day Feb 20, 2023

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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke & Tony Cascarino.

The title race continues to hot up as Arsenal score two late goals to secure the points against Aston Villa, whilst Man City can only draw at Nottingham Forest

It's another defeat for Chelsea and Graham Potter..how many more can he oversee before the dreaded axe is dropped?

Wins for Bournemouth, Everton & Southampton made things even tighter towards the bottom as West Ham dropped back into the bottom 3. Should David Moyes keep his job?

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Are Arsenal's Wheels Coming Off? Feb 16, 2023

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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy, Ian Hawkey - with Tom Clarke.

The master beat the apprentice as Manchester City took the Premier League lead from Arsenal. Are the wheels starting to come off for Mikel Arteta’s side? (00:00)

Chelsea will have to win at Stamford Bridge to progress in the Champions League after a 1-0 loss away at Borussia Dortmund. Is the lack of a striker going to continue to haunt them until the end of the season? (20:38)

Tom Roddy joins us from Dortmund fresh from his sit-down interview with Dortmund striker Sébastien Haller, as he continues his comeback from testicular cancer (33:28)

Tottenham also need to win at home to make the last 8 of the Champions League, but should they be quietly confident against AC Milan? (37:46)

Bayern got the better of PSG and Ian Hawkey casts his expert eye over where both European giants find themselves at present (43:54)

Southampton and Leeds are still on the lookout for new managers ahead of their meeting on Saturday. Just how important is the Premier League match at Elland Road? (49:50)

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95 Days Later.. Feb 13, 2023

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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Clarke.

Southampton have parted company with Nathan Jones after a whirlwind 95 days in charge. Does this actually go down as the worst Premier League appointment ever? (00:00)

City cut Arsenal’s lead to 3 points with a 3-1 win against Aston Villa. Do they have the momentum to overtake the Gunners and leave them in the dust? (18:15)

VAR was once again a huge talking point over the weekend, with changes for the next couple of games already made by the PGMOL (38:24)

Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw by West Ham - did another mistake in that game hold them back? (45:48)

Spurs lost 4-1 at Leicester City. Are their inconsistency problems ever going to be solved and where will they realistically finish this season? (53:16)

We round up the rest of the games with Alyson giving special praise to a Fulham defender (60:30)

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