The Game

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Arsenal v PSG - the key battles? May 28, 2026

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Arsenal have a chance to do the double on Saturday evening, but they have to face a PSG team which many believe are the best of their generation.

Can they beat them and if so how? There are intriguing one v one battles all over the pitch, from Rice v Vitinha to Saka v Mendes and who plays right back against Kvaratskhelia? what will be the keys to Arsenal lifting the Champions League for the rest time?

Before the big preview Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Tony Cascarino look back at a huge win for Oliver Glasner and Crystal Palace, why Adam Wharton didn't make the England squad and Anthony Gordon moving to Barcelona.

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EFL Extra: Play-off final reactions and end of season awards May 26, 2026

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Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson wrap up the 2025/26 EFL season with a look back at the three play-off finals - and give their own end of season awards. They discuss Hull City’s hard earned victory over Middlesbrough, Bolton Wanderers’s win against Stockport County, and Notts County besting Salford City. Plus, praise for standout seasons from Coventry City, Lincoln City and Bromley.

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Big season review and awards May 25, 2026

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Joining Tom Clarke are Tony Cascarino, Gary Jacob and Peter Rutzler to wrap up an astonishing Premier League season. What went wrong at West Ham and what do they need to avoid further collapse? How did Sunderland’s fairytale campaign end in European qualification? Plus, the team hand out their much-coveted end-of-season awards.

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EFL Extra: Play-off final predictions May 22, 2026

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Gregor Robertson and Tom Clarke go over each of the Play Off finals - who is favourite, who is in form...who goes up, who stays down?

And Gregor gets his say on Spygate

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ENGLAND SQUAD: IMMEDIATE REACTION May 22, 2026

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Jonathan Northcroft Chief Football Correspondent for The Times and Sunday Times joins Tom Clarke for immediate to the England squad.

Who is in, who is out and what do we make of it?

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Villa, Arsenal and Spygate May 21, 2026

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Aston Villa added to a crazy week in English football last night, winning their first trophy in thirty years and their first european trophy in forty four years. Is it the first of many for Unai Emery at Villa? How does a club and squad like Villa take the next step to challenge for the Premier League or Champions League?

Arsenal are still celebrating their title win - who were the key players for them? Can they win the Champions League too and what role did Mikel Arteta play?

After the break Spygate - does anyone have any sympathy for Southampton?

The relegation battle, will West Ham or Spurs be able to find a win on the last day?

And tomorrow the England World Cup squad is announced...who should be in it?

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Arsenal are Champions and Pep leaves City May 20, 2026

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What a week in English football!

Arsenal are Champions again after a twenty two year wait.

How did they do it, what were the key moments, who were the key players or staff and will it be the start of something bigger?

Tom Clarke joins The Times Arsenal reporter Gary Jacob to assess a memorable night for the Gunners.

After the break the worst kept secret in football - Pep Guardiola is set to leave Manchester City at the end of the season and be replaced by Enzo Maresca.

The Times Chief Sports Correspondent Matt Lawton joins Tom Clarke to discuss his departure, what comes next and his legacy to the English game.

Tom Clarke is joined by Matt Lawton and Gary Jacob

**More on the 'Spygate' saga in tomorrows episode

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Alonso and Carrick in; will Slot or Pep be leaving? May 18, 2026

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Xabi Alonso is in the Premier League, but not where many expected.

As the Liverpool old boy joins Chelsea what can he expect and is it a huge positive for the Chelsea project?

Where does the appointment leave Liverpool, the owners are wedded to Arne Slot but the fans don't seem to be.

Man Utd look set to announce Michael Carrick on a permanent basis, what will his targets be next season?

Pep Guardiola has a cup double to his name, but if it misses out on the league will he still be at Man City next season to try again?

After the break the craziest final day in the SPL; who is the most underrated Premier League player and the enigma that is Neymar.

Joining Tom Clarke are Gregor Robertson, Pete Rutzler and Jame Gheerbrant

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Is Carrick right for Man Utd? And Celtic v Hearts May 14, 2026

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It is the best Scottish title race in years and it got even spicier last night.

Celtic were awarded a penalty for literally the last kick of the match - they scored at took it to the final day as Hearts need only a draw at Celtic Park.

What is the feeling in Scotland, was it ever a penalty and how will Derek McInnes' Hearts approach the game on Saturday?

Man City took the title race to another weekend as they beat Palace...but can anyone see Arsenal dropping points?

Why do Chelsea hate Spurs so much?

Michael Carrick looks set to make his role permanent at Man Utd, is he the right man for the job?

At Chelsea is Xabi alonso in pole position?

Plus 'Spygate' and best moments of the season.

Gregor Robertson joins Alyson Rudd, Martin Samuel and Tony Cascarino

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Has VAR decided the title and relegation? May 11, 2026

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Was it or wasn't it? Could one decision of foul or no foul have decided the title race AND relegation? It was the biggest moment yet for VAR, was the final outcome correct...or is it more complicated than that?

Will john McGinn get a statue at Villa Park if he leads them to a european trophy?

Who is ion a worse position - Liverpool or Chelsea ?

After the break an update on the SPL as Hearts go for their first title in 66 yrs; the chaos at real Madrid and who has had the better season - Bournemouth, Bretford or Brighton?

Tom clarke is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Allnutt.

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