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Barcelona’s phenomenal week and what has happened to Juventus? Mar 19, 2024

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Jimbo and the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Raphael Honigstein are back to feast upon all the continental action.

The draws for the quarter-finals of the Champions League and beyond have everyone excited. Hear why it was the worst possible draw for Bayern and Real Madrid. And are PSG already at Wembley?

Not if Barcelona have their say. It’s been a great week for Xavi and the new generation of La Masia graduates as they hammer Atletico.

Juventus were challenging for the title two months ago but now their place in the top 4 is in real jeopardy. Where has it gone wrong for Max Allegri and the Old Lady?

Leverkusen make it 38 games unbeaten as the Bundesliga title becomes increasingly inevitable. Could David Moyes be the first manager to beat Xabi Alonso this season?

Speaking of managers, it’s Sarri out and Tudor in at Lazio. Plus Christian Streich is leaving after 12 years at Freiburg, and Ralph Hasenhuttl is returning to management with Wolfsburg.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Moment of the weekend (02.30)

• PART 1b: Those European quarter-final draws (07.00)

• PART 2: Bundesliga - Streich out as Leverkusen win yet again (17.00)

• PART 3: La Liga - Barca batter Atletico and Almeria win at last (29.00)

• PART 4: Serie A - Sarri leaves Lazio and Juventus go off the rails (43.00)

• PART 5: Ligue 1 - Mbappe’s hat-trick sinks Montpellier (60.00)

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Man United edge an FA Cup classic and join Coventry, Chelsea and Man City in the FA Cup semi finals Mar 18, 2024

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Jimbo is joined in the studio by JJ Bull, Matt Davies-Adams and Tim Spiers to discuss the weekend's FA Cup and Premier League action.

Man United edged an FA Cup classic 4-3 against Liverpool with two extra time goals from Rashford and Diallo. Liverpool led in normal time before Antony struck back to take it to extra time. Klopp's side then led again in extra time via Harvey Elliott before Man Utd's late double sealed the tie.

Coventry provided the shock of the weekend, knocking out Gary O'Neil's Wolves side with two stoppage time goals to earn a trip to Wembley to face Man Utd. Chelsea and Man City complete the other semi final after wins against Leicester and Newcastle.

Plus Henderson watch, clashing socks and a look at all the Premier League games with big wins for Fulham and Burnley.

Produced by Jesse Howard.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Man Utd Vs Liverpool (05'20)

• PART 2a: Chelsea Vs Leicester (18'00)

• PART 3a: Coventry shock Wolves (27'30)

• PART 3b: City beat Newcastle (33'00)

• PART 4a: Tim on Henderson watch (35'10)

• PART 4b: Premier League roundup (45'10)

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Arsenal show their steel and Man United look to save their season against Liverpool Mar 14, 2024

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Jimbo is joined in the studio by Raphael Honigstein, Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams in a week packed full of Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League action.

Not one but two penalty shootouts this week as Arsenal overcome Porto and Atletico power past Inter. Do the Gunners get enough credit for their defensive solidity? And are Dortmund the team everyone wants to play in the last 8?

However the game of the week came at the Vitality in the Premier League as Bournemouth come from 3-0 down at half-time against Luton to win 4-3. Elias Burke tells us about a heartbreaking night for the Hatters ahead of a literal six-pointer against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

It’s FA Cup quarter-final weekend with Man United versus Liverpool the headline fixture. Can Erik ten Hag save the season? Plus hear how Michael Edwards returning to Liverpool is significant.

Plus Saarbrücken, former Chelsea managers and why this is the most annoying weekend of the season.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Arsenal progress past Porto on penalties (05.30)

• PART 1b: Penalty joy as well for Atleti against Inter (12.45)

• PART 1c: Barca and Dortmund both through to the last 8 (16.00)

• PART 2a: Bournemouth 4-3 Luton with Elias Burke (24.00)

• PART 2b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (29.00)

• PART 3: FA Cup quarter-final preview (35.00)

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Big Champions League week for Barcelona and Inzaghi’s irresistible Inter Mar 12, 2024

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Jimbo is joined by the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Raphael Honigstein ahead of a must-win week for clubs in the Champions League.

Napoli travel to Catalunya to take on Barcelona in the last 16 second leg. It could be season over for the losers, and an especially bleak future for Barca given their wage bill.

Meanwhile can Porto disrupt Arsenal and go through? Will Dortmund show the resilience against PSV that has characterised their Champions League campaign?

Inter take on Atletico having won 13 out of 13 in 2024. Why isn’t Simone Inzaghi being linked with more top jobs?

We revisit Roma’s incredible 4-0 win over Brighton in the Europa League with De Rossi adapting and De Zerbi losing his rag.

Plus Marseille make it 5 wins out of 5, Rafa Benitez’s Celta Vigo are in trouble and Harry Kane is chasing the Bundesliga scoring record.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.00)

• PART 2: Champions League last 16 preview (07.00)

• PART 3a: Ligue 1 - Marseille cooking with Gasset (27.00)

• PART 3b: Europa League and Conference League last 16 preview (37.00)

• PART 3c: Serie A - Atalanta players in the shop window (47.00)

• PART 4a: La Liga - Real Madrid thump Celta Vigo (53.00)

• PART 4b: Bundesliga - Kane chasing the record (60.00)

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Liverpool and Man City battle to epic draw as Havertz heads Arsenal top Mar 11, 2024

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Another huge weekend in the Premier League and Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Colin Millar and Mark Carey to dissect it all.

Liverpool and Man City draw 1-1 at Anfield in a pulsating encounter. Is it a good point for either side or a big missed opportunity for either side?

That result allows Arsenal to go top with victory over Brentford, as tall summer signings Rice and Havertz reap rewards for the Gunners.

Tottenham tear apart Aston Villa in the Champions League six-pointer, with James Maddison proving to be a newly hidden threat.

Plus PSR, fun Luton, pragmatic Brighton and Everton’s xG woes explained.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Liverpool 1-1 Man City (03.30)

• PART 2a: Aston Villa 0-4 Tottenham (21.00)

• PART 2b: Brighton 1-0 Forest & West Ham 2-2 Burnley (27.00)

• PART 2c: Arsenal 2-1 Brentford (33.00)

• PART 3a: Leicester and more PSR chat (41.00)

• PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (47.00)

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Klopp v Pep for the last time at Anfield, plus the worst teams in Premier League history Mar 07, 2024

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Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Seb Stafford-Bloor into the studio after a “meh” Champions League week and a mouthwatering Premier League weekend.

Liverpool host Man City at Anfield in the last Premier League meeting between Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola. We look back at some of the highlights of one of the most high-quality rivalries of all time.

At the other end of the scale, we discuss the dismal pantheon of worst teams in Premier League history after Sheffield United lowered the bar even further against Arsenal on Monday night.

The big teams in action all progressed to the Champions League quarter-finals this week, with Kane, Haaland and Mbappe all showing off their signature skills.

And it’s 4th v 5th on Sunday as Aston Villa take on Spurs. But all the talk ahead of that match is about Villa’s massive wage bill and Tottenham’s season ticket prices.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Champions League last 16 round-up (01.30)

• PART 2a: Liverpool v Man City preview (16.00)

• PART 2b: Free-scoring Arsenal in action too (27.00)

• PART 3a: Come on the coefficient (34.00)

• PART 3b: Aston Villa v Spurs preview (38.00)

• PART 4a: The worst teams in Premier League history (48.00)

• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (51.00)

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Pedri’s injury nightmare, and are Leverkusen home and dry? Mar 05, 2024

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It's Jimbo and an interspersed Euro crew of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo.

We look ahead to the last 16 second legs of the Champions League, where Bayern’s hopes of silverware could be ended by Lazio. With Leverkusen 10 points clear, is that it for the Bundesliga title race?

Real Madrid host Leipzig after a final whistle controversy at Valencia that sees Jude Bellingham sent off. And with Barcelona losing Pedri to injury again, we ask if his career could be a warning sign to Lamine Yamal?

Kylian Mbappe is taken off again in PSG’s draw at Monaco. Does Luis Enrique have a problem with star players?

And it’s time to sing the praises of Stuttgart who look certain to be in the Champions League next season, as do Bologna. Plus it’s been one of the best weeks in Mallorca’s history.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend Part 1 (01.00)

• PART 2a: Struggling Bayern take on Lazio (03.30)

• PART 2b: Elsewhere in the Bundesliga (10.00)

• PART 3a: More Mbappe melodrama ahead of Real Sociedad trip (16.00)

• PART 3b: Elsewhere in Ligue 1 (21.30)

• PART 4a: Moment of the weekend Part 2 (27.00)

• PART 4b: Real Madrid final whistle controversy (29.00)

• PART 5a: Roma and Bologna on fire in Serie A (35.00)

• PART 5b: More injury woe for Barcelona (44.00)

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City dominate United in the derby while Liverpool leave it very late at Forest Mar 04, 2024

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Matt Davies-Adams is in the hotseat with Tim Spiers, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Jack Pitt-Brooke for company after a Premier League weekend full of late drama and stunning goals.

Man City come from behind to beat Man United 3-1 at the Etihad. Are we still yet to see the best of City? And could Phil Foden be footballer of the year?

Controversy for Clattenburg at the City Ground as Liverpool win in the 99th minute at Forest. We praise Liverpool’s resolve and ask if Forest are peak Barclays?

Also on the agenda, the likeable Timo Werner, the Kompany conundrum, the players that could miss out on the Euros and the most improved player in the Premier League.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Goal of the weekend (01.30)

• PART 2a: Man City 3-1 Man Utd (05.00)

• PART 2b: Burnley 0-2 Bournemouth (19.30)

• PART 3a: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool (26.00)

• PART 3b: Luton 2-3 Aston Villa (36.00)

• PART 3c: Tottenham 3-1 Crystal Palace (42.00)

• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (48.00)

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Thrilling City ready for Manchester derby as Everton points reprieve piles on pressure at the bottom Feb 29, 2024

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Jimbo is joined in the studio by Tom Williams, Jay Harris and Adrian Clarke in the middle of a week jam-packed with football.

The FA Cup 5th round brings drama and an incredible display from holders Man City who win 6-2 at Luton with Erling Haaland scoring 5. Is there any way Man United can tame City at the Etihad on Sunday?

Chelsea leave it late to knock out Leeds at Stamford Bridge. Hear why the criticism of Mauricio Pochettino’s side this week has been overblown.

Matt Slater tells us what we need to know about Everton’s points deduction reduction and what it means for both them and Forest. And how likely is it we won’t know the final league table when the season ends?

Brentford are feeling the heat at the bottom after another defeat at West Ham on Monday. Have they let the external noise get to them?

Plus Bailey, Cristiano and the Danns family tree.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: 29th February and Ronaldo suspended (01.00)

• PART 2: FA Cup 5th round review - Haaland hits 5 ahead of derby (03.30)

• PART 3a: Everton’s points deduction reduced, with Matt Slater (28.00)

• PART 3b: Reasons for Brentford to be worried (37.00)

• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (45.00)

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Enrique shows Mbappe who’s boss as De Rossi’s Roma continue to roar Feb 27, 2024

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Jimbo welcomes James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo into the studio to review all the latest happenings from around the continent.

PSG battle back to draw with Rennes and they do it after substituting Kylian Mbappe off. Hear how Luis Enrique is planning for life without Kylian.

The Europa League and Conference League draws threw up some mouthwatering ties, including De Zerbi’s Brighton against De Rossi’s Roma. With the Giallorossi resurgent under their interim manager, will he get the job permanently and can they sink the Seagulls?

Leverkusen make it a record 33 games unbeaten while Harry Kane bails out Bayern. Could the hierarchy in Munich be eyeing up Sebastian Hoeness as an alternative to Alonso?

And in Spain, Sevilla complain about Real Madrid TV and Athletic are proving to be the Basque bottlers.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend (01.00)

• PART 2: Ligue 1 - Mbappe subbed by PSG (12.00)

• PART 3a: Europa League and Conference League last 16 draws (22.00)

• PART 3b: Bundesliga - Kane bails out Bayern (36.00)

• PART 4: La Liga - Sevilla complain about Real Madrid TV (44.00)

• PART 5: Serie A - Allegri noncommittal on future (53.00)

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