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Atletico and Atalanta top the tree, plus our 2024 highlights Dec 24, 2024

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Jimbo’s got his festive friends alongside him as Julien Laurens, James Horncastle and Pol Ballús bring the pre-Christmas cheer and reflect on all the action from across the continent.

There was late, late drama in La Liga as Alexander Sørloth’s 96th minute goal made it 12 wins in a row for new league leaders Atleti following a 2-1 victory over Barcelona - who are down to third and in their worst run of form for over 20 years. Elsewhere, a certain Kylian Mbappé’s starting to look pretty good for Real Madrid…

It was all about the Coupe de France in, well, France - including humiliation for Montpellier at the hands of fourth tier Le Puy Foot, memorable penalty saves and disappointment for Andy Carroll.

Meanwhile in the Bundesliga it looks like we’ve got a two-horse race on our hands for the title, as Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen both registered big 5-1 wins to keep things nicely poised heading into die Winterpause.

And it’s even tighter in Serie A, with Napoli just two points behind Atalanta - the leaders having extended their winning run to 11 straight games in a tight 3-2 victory at Empoli.

Plus, we say goodbye to 2024 with some… potentially unconventional picks for our best moments of the past 12 months.

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend, festive plans and Christmas food (00.40)

• PART 2: La Liga review - Sorloth stuns Barca and Mbappe finds his form (08.45)

• PART 3: Ligue 1 review - damaged Donnarumma and Coupe de France upsets (21.25)

• PART 4: Bundesliga review - Bayern and Leverkusen bag five before die Winterpause (31.10)

• PART 5: Serie A review - De Ketelaere stars as Napoli keep up the pace (34.55)

• PART 6: Moments of 2024 - judo, comebacks and Knights (45.15)

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Liverpool put six past Spurs while the Manchester clubs both lose again Dec 22, 2024

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Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Matt Davies-Adams and a host of festive friends after another enthralling Premier League weekend.

It’s box-office at Spurs again as league leaders Liverpool win 6-3 in North London. Are we normalising the incredible achievements of Arne Slot? And how long does Ange have left?

Man City are in 7th place, a full 12 points off top spot after yet another defeat at Villa. Are they paying for a lack of future-proofing?

Tim Spiers and Charlotte Harpur watch a couple of incredible 3-0 away wins for Wolves at the King Power and Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Should Ruben Amorim have taken the United job?

Plus who are Forest’s biggest challengers for 4th? And what’s going on at Swindon?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Tottenham 3-6 Liverpool with James Pearce (03.30)

• PART 1b: Arsenal win, Chelsea don’t (14.00)

• PART 2a: Leicester 0-3 Wolves with Tim Spiers (21.00)

• PART 2b: Man United 0-3 Bournemouth with Charlotte Harpur (28.00)

• PART 2c: Fulham 0-0 Southampton (34.00)

• PART 3a: Swindon struggling while Forest stay 4th (36.00)

• PART 3b: Aston Villa 2-1 Man City (43.00)

• PART 3c: Ipswich 0-4 Newcastle & West Ham 1-1 Brighton (50.00)

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Liverpool travel to Tottenham, as Chelsea look to end Goodison hoodoo Dec 19, 2024

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Jimbo welcomes Charlie Eccleshare, Adrian Clarke and Benji Lanyado into the studio ahead of the last Premier League matchday before Christmas.

The Carabao Cup quarter-finals bring good tidings for a Jesus-inspired Arsenal and league leaders Liverpool. How will the Reds fare at unpredictable Spurs on Sunday?

Chelsea could go top of the table but they have to visit their bogey ground - Goodison Park.

Will Man City sink further into the mire at Villa Park? And whose fault is their wretched run?

The panel are feeling very frustrated by Rashford and Brentford but are loving Rohl and Robinson.

Plus goals you don’t see anymore, and who plays the worst football in the Premier League?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Carabao Cup quarter-final roundup (03.00)

• PART 2a: Tottenham v Liverpool preview (10.00)

• PART 2b: Everton v Chelsea preview (19.00)

• PART 3a: Aston Villa v Man City preview (28.00)

• PART 3b: Crystal Palace v Arsenal preview (38.00)

• PART 4a: Listener questions (44.00)

• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (55.00)

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Inter hit Lazio for six as Barca lose again in La Liga Dec 17, 2024

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Jimbo’s joined by his continental crew - James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús and Seb Stafford-Bloor - to look back on the latest week of action from across Europe.

Atletico Madrid took advantage of their faltering rivals Barcelona and Real with a 1-0 win over Getafe to move level on points with Hansi Flick’s side at the top of the table - and with a game in hand. That’s after Barca’s 1-0 defeat at the hands of Leganes, while Carlo Ancelotti’s men were held 3-3 by Rayo Vallecano.

It’s just as exciting over in Italy, with Atalanta flying high after their historic 10th consecutive league win. Napoli got back to winning ways to sit two points behind, while Inter also kept up the pressure with a statement 6-0 win over Lazio on Monday night.

In the Bundesliga Bayern tasted defeat for the first time courtesy of a lacklustre 2-1 loss at bogey side Mainz, meaning Leverkusen closed the gap to four points courtesy of a 2-0 win at Augsburg. Plus, are Leipzig in the process of getting their season back on track?

And in Ligue 1, PSG remain unbeaten and sit seven points ahead of the rest of the pack after their 3-1 win over Lyon. Elsewhere Lille extended their unbeaten run to 16 games in all competitions courtesy of a late 1-1 draw with Marseille, their longest unbeaten run for 51 years.

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Moments of the weekend (00.45)

• PART 2: Serie A review - Six of the best from Inter while Atalanta make history (06.45)

• PART 3: La Liga review - Barca lose again as Atleti close the gap (23.15)

• PART 4: Ligue 1 review - PSG still unbeaten and seven points clear (34.15)

• PART 5: Bundesliga review - Bayern taste defeat for the first time as Leverkusen slash their lead (47.55)

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United stun City in Manchester derby, plus Martin, O’Neil sacked Dec 16, 2024

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Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Tim Spiers have plenty on their plate after a narrative-packed Premier League weekend.

The Manchester derby is won in sensational fashion by Man United with two late goals and Amad Diallo lighting up a drab derby. Is Man City’s place in the top 4 at serous risk?

Two managers lose their jobs on Sunday. Gary O’Neil after Wolves’ apocalyptic defeat against Ipswich, and Russell Martin after Southampton’s mauling by Tottenham.

Elsewhere Matt Davies-Adams watched Chelsea close the gap on Liverpool to just 2 points. But it’s a good weekend for the league leaders who rescue a draw with 10 men, while Arsenal draw a blank against Everton.

Oh and Forest are in the top 4 after their own late comeback against Aston Villa.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Man City 1-2 Man United with Laurie Whitwell (04.00)

• PART 1b: Southampton 0-5 Spurs, Martin sacked (15.00)

• PART 1c: Chelsea 2-1 Brentford with Matt Davies-Adams (24.30)

• PART 2a: Liverpool and Arsenal drop points in different fashions (31.00)

• PART 2b: Brighton 1-3 Crystal Palace (38.00)

• PART 3a: Nottingham Forest 2-1 Aston Villa (42.00)

• PART 3b: Wolves 1-2 Ipswich, O’Neil sacked (49.00)

• PART 3c: Newcastle 4-0 Leicester (56.00)

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City crisis deepens ahead of Manchester derby, plus the World Cup’s future Dec 12, 2024

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Jimbo welcomes Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams into the studio for a bumper edition of the Totally Football Show.

Champions League matchday 6 sees Man City lose for the 7th time in 10 matches, this time in Turin against Juventus. Does Pep regret signing that new contract ahead of the most uncertain Manchester derby in years?

Elsewhere Real Madrid are victorious against Atalanta in perhaps the game of the season so far, and the Brest fairytale continues.

The 2034 World Cup will take place in Saudi Arabia, while the 2030 World Cup will take place in 3 different continents. The panel express their dismay at the process and ponder the future of the World Cup.

The Premier League weekend also sees some Sunday 7pm kick-offs with the under-pressure Postecoglou and the inimitable Palmer in action.

Plus the magnificence of Marco Silva, Wizzard and Wikipedia

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Juventus 2-0 Man City (06.00)

• PART 1b: Victories for Arsenal, Liverpool & Villa (14.00)

• PART 2a: Atalanta 2-3 Real Madrid (26.00)

• PART 2b: Elsewhere in the Champions League (31.00)

• PART 3: Saudi Arabia to host the 2034 World Cup (38.00)

• PART 4a: Manchester derby preview (48.00)

• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (56.00)

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Defining week for PSG & Real in Europe while Atleti are on the charge Dec 10, 2024

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Jimbo’s joined by Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús, Seb Stafford Bloor and James Horncastle for a deep-dive into matchday six of the Champions League - plus a look back at all the weekend’s domestic action from around Europe.

PSG are on their worst run of the season - three games without a win in all competitions and just one goal scored. They gear up for a crucial Champions League meeting with Salzburg, while in Ligue 1 Marseille and Monaco closed the gap at the top to five points.

Serie A has a new leader - with Atalanta taking advantage of Napoli’s 1-0 defeat at the hands of Lazio to move two points clear at the summit courtesy of their own 2-1 win over Milan. So, could Gasperini’s men get the better of Real Madrid in their European showdown on Tuesday night in Bergamo?

In the Bundesliga Dortmund warmed up for their midweek meeting with Barcelona by drawing 1-1 with Gladbach, while Bayern Munich’s lead at the top of the table stands at six points following their 4-2 win over Heidenheim.

And in La Liga Barcelona’s slump in form continued with a 2-2 draw at Betis - meaning Real and Atleti are breathing down their necks, both with games in hand over Hansi Flick’s men. It was Diego Simeone’s side who picked up the most dramatic result of the weekend, coming back from 3-1 down with an hour played to win 4-3 against Sevilla.

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend and Champions League previews - (00.45)

• PART 2: Ligue 1 review - Goal-shy PSG flatter to deceive - (13.00)

• PART 3: Serie A review - Atalanta take top spot as Lazio get the better of Napoli (twice) - (23.25)

• PART 4: Bundesliga review - Marco Rose spared as Bayern go six points clear - (37.55)

• PART 5: La Liga review - Atleti win nine in a row as Barca slip up again - (50.00)

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Chelsea win 4-3 at Spurs after more embarrassment for Man United Dec 09, 2024

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Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Tim Spiers gather to discuss a Premier League weekend packed full of drama and goals.

It’s another sensational Spurs v Chelsea fixture with Enzo Maresca’s Blues running out 4-3 winners. They sit 4 points behind leaders Liverpool while many are questioning how long Ange Postecoglou has left at Tottenham.

Man United are beaten for the second time in a remarkable week at Old Trafford and then part company with director of football Dan Ashworth the very next day. But can Nuno take Forest into Europe?

There’s late drama everywhere on Sunday, including Bournemouth snatching victory from the jaws of defeat at Portman Road. Stuart Watson has more on another hammer blow for Ipswich.

Plus Man City and Arsenal slip up, and the quote of the season so far.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Tottenham 3-4 Chelsea with Liam Twomey (05.30)

• PART 2a: Fulham 1-1 Arsenal and Leicester 2-2 Brighton (21.00)

• PART 2b: Ipswich 1-2 Bournemouth with Stuart Watson (28.00)

• PART 3a: Man Utd 2-3 Forest + Dan Ashworth exits (37.00)

• PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend/midweek (50.00)

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Chelsea & Arsenal cut the gap on Liverpool, ahead of the Merseyside derby Dec 05, 2024

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Jimbo welcomes Natalie Gedra, Duncan Alexander and Charlie Eccleshare into the studio in the midst of a week packed full of Premier League football.

Liverpool drop some rare points after a classic 3-3 draw at St James’s Park. Will there be another slip-up on Saturday in what could be the last ever derby at Goodison Park?

Arsenal cut the gap to 7 points after bombarding Man United with corners at the Emirates. Are we living in the golden era of set-pieces?

Chelsea are also 7 points behind the leaders after their 5-1 win at Southampton. Next up, a trip to Tottenham, which last season gave us one of the craziest Premier League fixtures ever.

Plus Man City’s return to form, and will West Ham and Wolves change managers before the two teams meet next Monday?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Newcastle 3-3 Liverpool with George Caulkin (04.00)

• PART 1b: Arsenal 2-0 Man United (14.30)

• PART 2: Chelsea and Man City also victorious (28.00)

• PART 3a: Merseyside derby preview with Patrick Boyland (40.00)

• PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend/midweek (48.00)

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Barcelona falter again while Atalanta win eight in a row Dec 03, 2024

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Pol Ballús, Julien Laurens, Seb Stafford Bloor and James Horncastle are alongside Jimbo for your weekly fix of continental action.

La Liga is getting rather interesting all of a sudden, as Barcelona fell to a shock 2-1 defeat by Las Palmas - their first victory away at Barca since 1971! Real Madrid took full advantage and bounced back from their midweek Champions League disappointment at Anfield with a 2-0 win over Getafe. It means they’re just a point behind Hansi Flick’s side with a game in hand. But who’s that in third and just a point further behind… a resurgent Atlético Madrid?!

Atalanta are showing they mean business in Serie A this season as they recorded their eighth straight win in all competitions with a 2-0 victory at Roma on Monday night. They’re just a point behind leaders Napoli, who were 1-0 winners at Torino thanks to Scott McTominay’s first half strike. But there were scary scenes in Fiorentina as their match with Inter was suspended and then abandoned when Edoardo Bove collapsed in the 16th minute. Thankfully the news since has been positive after receiving treatment in hospital.

It ended 1-1 in Der Klassiker between Dortmund and Bayern on Saturday evening, but there’s concern for Harry Kane who went off early with what appeared to be a hamstring injury. Eintracht Frankfurt were big 4-0 winners in Heidenheim on Sunday to close the gap on Bayern at the top of the table to four points.

And in Ligue 1, PSG’s poor week continued as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Nantes - the first time they’ve come from behind to take a point all season. But despite dropping points Luis Enrique’s side are seven points clear at the top of the table - and have Marseille to thank following their 2-1 win over Monaco.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend and latest on Edoardo Bove - (00.45)

• PART 2: Bundesliga review - Dortmund and Bayern share the spoils as Leipzig’s horror season continues (13.00)

• PART 3: Ligue 1 review - Disgruntlement in Paris as PSG held (26.40)

• PART 4: La Liga review - Barcelona’s mini slump continues while Real and Atleti close the gap (37.40)

• PART 5: Serie A review - Napoli’s slender win keeps them ahead of a charging Atalanta (50.30)

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