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Ole back at the wheel, and The Toffees sticky situation Dec 05, 2019

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No fairytale return for Jose Mourinho as his Tottenham side were beaten at Manchester United. So could this be a turning point for Solskjaer? Natalie & Gregor are joined by Paul Hirst for a special report from Old Trafford.

And how do Everton get themselves out of this mess? The Sunday Times' Jonathan Northcroft takes an in-depth look into their problems on and off the pitch.

Plus Molly Hudson discusses a record breaking era for women's football with her team of the decade. Standby for some surprises...

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New boss, same old Arsenal... Dec 02, 2019

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Freddie Ljunberg's first game in interim charge of Arsenal ended in an entertaining draw at Norwich - but should he get the job full time?

Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by James Restall for more on this and a busy weekend which saw Liverpool extend their lead over Man City to 11 points in the title race.

Plus Gary Jacob discusses who's next up on the managerial merry-go-round.

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Newcastle's faltering front-line, and Why would Santo move to Arsenal? Nov 28, 2019

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Natalie Sawyer, and Gregor Robertson are joined by The Times very own, Tom Roddy to look back on a week of Champions League action, and they ask whether Mourinho could carry his new Spurs side to silverware in the competition.

North East writer, Martin Hardy also joins them as Newcastle's expensive front-line falter.

And, what next for Arsenal? Could they tempt Nuno Espirito Santo away from Wolves?

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United's kids are alright, and should Everton pull the plug on Silva? Nov 25, 2019

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The Premier League sack race really hotted up this weekend as Unai Emery, Manuel Pellergrini and Marco Silva all lost to heap more pressure on themselves.

Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by James Restall for more on this and why there's more to come from Mourinho's Tottenham.

Plus Paul Joyce tells us whether there's any truth in rumours linking David Moyes with a shock return to Everton.

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Jose Mourinho is back. Nov 21, 2019

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Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are back... And so is Jose Mourinho.

We hear from Jose Mourinho speaking for the very first time as the new Head Coach of Tottenham. The Times very own, Alyson Rudd joins them as they discuss 'The Humble One's' first press conference.

They also look ahead to Manchester City's huge clash with Chelsea this Saturday, and Bale's bother as he heads back to Madrid.

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England's Qualifying Campaign and The WSL Smashes Records! Nov 18, 2019

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Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are here once again for The Game Podcast! This episode they are joined by the Times very own Deputy Sports Editor, James Restall.

Molly Hudson discusses all things WSL as we celebrate yet another record breaking day for women's football.

Also, Henry Winter joins us as we take a look back at what was a very comfortable 2020 qualifying campaign for England.

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Sorry Sterling, England at 1000, and Lampard's late penalty Nov 14, 2019

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Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by the Times very own, Tom Roddy to look back at what's been a rocky week for England and Raheem Sterling.

England also turned 1000... in games this week. Natalie quizzed the team as they looked back on some iconic kits.

Also, Molly Hudson discussed a roller coaster 12 months for Phil Neville's Lionesses, and Gregor remembered some of the harsher penalty fines from his time in the game.

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Can Liverpool blow it from here? And why Leicester could be their closest rivals Nov 11, 2019

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After an action packed top of the table clash, Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by James Restall for all the fallout from Anfield including Paul Hirst's take on Guardiola's touchline antics.

Plus the panel ask if Leicester are Liverpool's closest title contenders? And whether Bramall Lane could be hosting Champions League football next season!

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All eyes on Anfield, and has Watford's luck finally run out? Nov 07, 2019

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Natalie Sawyer, Gregor Robertson and Tom Roddy preview the big one at Anfield as champions Manchester City take on leaders Liverpool.

They're joined by The Sunday Times' Jonathan Northcroft to discuss whether this is now the biggest rivalry in English football, whether Watford's luck has finally run out and a look at the worrying findings from a government report into the demise of Bury.

All that plus Molly Hudson joins the show to look ahead to a historic day for England's Lionesses as they take on Germany at a sold out Wembley Stadium.

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Liverpool leave it late again, and Get well soon Gomes Nov 04, 2019

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Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by the Times very own, Alyson Rudd to look back on an action packed weekend of football.

Gregor describes what it's like to go through a horrific leg break as Andre Gomes begins his long road to recovery.

Also, we discuss how Liverpool have become so good at leaving it late, and, why the Emirates is so toxic?

All this plus, just how good is Alex Neil doing at Preston...

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