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Ant McGinley is joined by Jim Salveson and Marley Anderson as they cast their eye over a busy day in the transfer window. The first deal of deadline day sees the welcome return of Christian Eriksen, but it looks like his old club Spurs could be one of the busiest today, alongside Newcastle who still have money to burn (pun intended for one of their new defenders). Elsewhere, Arsenal are struggling to bring in a new striker as Aubameyang looks set for Barcelona, joining fellow loanee Adama Traore from Wolves. And the late arrival in the window does not give Frank Lampard much time to ring the changes at Goodison Park, but what can he do, and is he the right man to do it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Smith, Manchester City correspondent for Goal, and comedian Alex Boardman join Ant McGinley to look over the latest Premier League news. As the transfer window begins to slowly close, more players look set to be on their way out of Old Trafford, and the Premier League will welcome new South American stars at Liverpool and Newcastle. And with Frank Lampard confirmed as the new manager at Goodison while we recorded this episode, how big is the challenge that faces him? And with Mo Salah on fire again for Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations, what will the knock-on effect be for his club? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former top flight professionals Trevor Steven and Dean Hammond discuss how players react when a manager loses his job, what players really do when there is a break in the season and exactly what goes in to making a move between clubs. Trevor discusses his late transfer window switch from Rangers to Marseille in the 90s and Dean reveals the difficulties he faced when leaving Brighton when he was club captain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spurs have seen two major transfer targets slip through their fingers in the last 24 hours with Adama Traore and Luis Diaz set to move to different clubs. How big a blow is this to Antonio Conte? (Part 2, 16:18) Villa have been in business again, Man Utd have sent a player on loan and West Ham eye move for Chile star Ben Brereton Diaz. (Part 3, 28:24) Test your January transfer knowledge with our higher or lower quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prospective new Everton boss Vitor Pereira has given an unusual interview to Sky Sports about his job interview. Does this help or hinder his chances? (Part 2, 14:11) The Premier League have changed the parameters for games being cancelled due to coronavirus. (Part 3, 24:17) We cover the latest transfer rumours, including Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller being linked with a switch to England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roy Hodgson is the new Watford manager. Does he have what it takes to keep the Hornets in the Premier League? (Part 2, 16:16) Continuing on the theme of managers, Brentford's Thomas Frank has signed a new deal whilst Everton are still trying to find Rafa's replacement. (Part 3, 25:47) The latest transfer news as once again Jesse Lingard is on the agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watford sacked Claudio Ranieri after just 13 games with the club in the Premier League relegation zone. Is this a surprise, considering Watford's record with sacking managers? Did he deserve to go? We share our thoughts as well as hearing from lifelong Hornets fans Carl and Justin from the Do Not Scratch your eyes Watford podcast. Plus, we take a look at the latest transfer news with reports of Anthony Martial leaving Manchester United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea beat Tottenham 2-0 last night, with Spurs boss Antonio Conte picking a strange team. (Part 2, 20:04) We choose what needs to get in the bin this week, with West Ham fans, social media and bad refereeing on the agenda. (Part 3, 32:10) The latest Premier League transfer news including Liverpool, Brentford and Tottenham stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Pete Hall and Eisha Acton on duty for a full 10 game Premier League weekend of action. Manchester City's 12 game winning run was ended with a 1-1 draw at Southampton as Premier League title rivals Liverpool closed the gap at the top with a 3-1 win at Crystal Palace. Marcus Rashford's late goal secured a 1-0 Old Trafford win for Manchester United over Top Four rivals West Ham but Duncan Ferguson's Everton revival started with defeat at home to Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa. Newcastle snatched their first win of 2022 away at Leeds United PLUS key wins for Chelsea, Wolves and Norwich City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined by Man City hero Paul Dickov and former Everton title-winner Trevor Steven to discuss the weekend's huge Premier League top 4 tussle with Chelsea playing Spurs and Man Utd hosting West Ham. Plus, with Duncan Ferguson in temporary charge of Everton, we ask Trevor and Paul what Big Dunc is really like! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal lost 2-0 to Liverpool last night in the Carabao Cup semi-final. Did they blow their opportunity to get to Wembley, or were the Reds just too strong? (Part 2, 13:10) Watford and Norwich clash in the Premier League tonight in a game with huge relegation implications. (Part 3, 21:12) The latest top flight transfer news including Tottenham's chase of Wolves winger Adama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steven Bergwijn somehow scored twice in 79 seconds for Spurs last night as in the dying stages of added time Tottenham stole 3 points from Leicester City. Is the momentum now with them in the fight for top 4? (Part 2, 15:55) Manchester United's youngsters shone in the second half against Brentford, with Bees boss Thomas Frank saying his side 'destroyed' United in the 1st 45. (Part 3, 27:11) The latest Premier League transfer talk with news on Chelsea, Villa, Man Utd and Newcastle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brighton and Chelsea drew 1-1 last night. Are Chelsea's title hopes hanging by a thread? (Part 2, 14:10) Brentford host Manchester United and Leicester welcome Tottenham in the Premier League tonight. (Part 3, 30:30) Frank Lampard is the latest name to emerge as a contender for the vacant Everton job, along with Wayne Rooney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brighton play Chelsea tonight in the Premier League and once again Seagulls coach Graham Potter has been linked with a move elsewhere - this time to the vacant Everton job. (Part 2, 17:10) The FIFA awards for 2021 took place last night, with several Premier League players named in the team of the year and Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel winning the men's coach award. (Part 3, 29:35) The latest transfer rumours, including a potential move to Brentford for Christian Eriksen and an interesting Newcastle link to Eden Hazard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton have sacked manager Rafa Benitez after 6 months in charge at Goodison Park. Defeat to Norwich at the weekend was the final straw. Is it the right decision? (Part 2, 13:56) We select our heroes and villains from the weekend, with the Premier League coming under fire for postponing the North London Derby. (Part 3, 27:55) The latest transfer news, including Anthony Martial's Manchester United future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Jack Gaughan and Rob Blanchette review another busy weekend of Premier League action with eight games across the last 48 hours. Manchester City extended their lead at the top to eight points with a Kevin De Bruyne inspired 1-0 win over Chelsea, as Phillippe Coutinho rolled back the years to secure a 2-2 debut draw against Manchester United. The team also react to Everton's decision to sack Rafa Benitez, after defeat Norwich, as Liverpool keep alive their own title hopes with a 3-0 Anfield win over Brentford. Leeds United snapped up a key win at West Ham, Wolves cruised past Southampton, as Watford hold Newcastle and Brighton and Crystal Palace battle out a 1-1 AMEX stalemate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of a big weekend in the Premier League where Man City host Chelsea and Spurs play Arsenal in a North London Derby, Niall McCaughan is joined by former West Ham and Wolves winger Matt Jarvis and current Middlesbrough defender Sol Bamba to preview the action. Plus, former Côte d'Ivoire international Sol shares his thoughts on the Africa Cup of Nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken about the attitude of some of the younger players in the game today. The Manchester United forward made some interesting comments... (Part 2, 17:27) Granit Xhaka was sent off (again) for Arsenal last night, but the Gunners held on for a goalless Carabao Cup semifinal draw with Liverpool. (Part 3, 31:47) Brighton and Crystal Palace reengage their rivalry tonight in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

West Ham beat Norwich 2-0 in the Premier League last night. Jarrod Bowen, VAR, and Norwich's lack of goals are all talking points. (Part 2, 22:20) The Carabao Cup will see Chelsea in the Wembley final after they beat Spurs, whilst Liverpool and Arsenal meet tonight. (Part 3, 44:24) Lucas Digne has left Aston Villa for Everton - why did Rafa let him go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newcastle United have triggered the unlikely release clause of Burnley's Chris Wood for £25m, whilst Liverpool stall over a new Salah contract. (Part 2, 22:38) Southampton beat Brentford 4-1 last night, whilst West Ham host Norwich this evening and Spurs welcome Chelsea in the EFL Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United beat Aston Villa 1-0 in the FA Cup at Old Trafford last night. It wasn't a great United display, but they did enough as Villa were left feeling hard done by after a VAR call. (Part 2, 25:08) Lucas Digne could be set to swap Everton for Villa Park this transfer window. (Part 3, 39:11) Southampton and Brentford meet in the Premier League tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FA Cup record-holders Arsenal were humbled by Championship side Nottingham Forest last night. What went wrong? Plus, Man Utd host Aston Villa in the competition tonight. (Part 2, 24:02) We pick out our heroes and villains from the FA Cup weekend. (Part 3, 42:10) The latest Premier League transfer gossip, including rumours of Tanguy Ndombele leaving Spurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Adam Keyworth and Ant McGinley review a bumper weekend of FA Cup action as the Premier League big boys join the party at the Third Round stage.Red hot favourites Manchester City cruised past Swindon Town but money bags Newcastle fell to a giant killing at the hands of League One side Cambridge United. Premier League trio Watford, Leeds United and Burnley also bowed out at the Third Round stage with Arsenal losing at Nottingham Forest.The team also give their shouts for Best Team and Best Player from the FA Cup Third Round this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined by former Leicester midfielder Dean Hammond and ex-Everton and England man Trevor Steven on this week's episode of The Dugout. As former players, Dean and Trevor share their experiences of the FA Cup as we enter 3rd Round weekend, how they think Lukaku's Chelsea teammates are feeling after a controversial week and the truth of what players have to go through during a transfer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester City have been badly affected by a coronavirus outbreak, meaning Pep Guardiola and 7 players are unavailable for tonight's FA Cup tie with League Two Swindon Town. (Part 2, 16:20) The latest Premier League transfer news, including Aston Villa signing Philippe Coutinho. (Part 3, 37:28) Do you know your FA Cup giant killings?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The EFL Cup semi final between Liverpool and Arsenal has been postponed, which has ruffled a few feathers... (Part 2, 16:27) Conte endured a calamitous return to Chelsea as his Spurs side looked all at sea in their semi final first leg. (Part 3, 29:32) We go over the latest Premier League transfer news, including Kieran Trippier's switch to Newcastle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Romelu Lukaku ruffled feathers with a recent interview. Now, he has apologised to the Chelsea fans. But was it sincere? (Part 2, 16:12) Southampton have been taken over by a Serbian businessman. What does this mean for the future of the club? (Part 3, 29:40) Antonio Conte returns to Stamford Bridge for the first time since leaving Chelsea, when his Spurs team face the Blues in the Carabao Cup semi-final tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United were beaten 0-1 by Wolves at Old Trafford last night, leading to plenty of questions. (Part 2, 18:51) Romelu Lukaku has given an interview which has stirred the pot at Chelsea. Has he disrespected his club, and what next for the Belgian? (Part 3, 31:23) The latest transfer news on Newcastle, West Ham and Everton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Pete Hall and Rob Blanchette review the first weekend of Premier League action of 2022 in a HUGE 48 hours in the title race.Manchester City extended their lead at the top with a 2-1 win over ten man Arsenal as title rivals Chelsea and Liverpool battled out a 2-2 thriller at Stamford Bridge.Rafa Benitez's is under more pressure at Everton after their 3-2 defeat to Brighton with key wins for Brentford, Leeds, Tottenham and West Ham on the first weekend of the New Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim Salveson, Niall McCaughan, Marley Anderson and Joel Tudor present the Football Social Daily 2021 awards! It's been a crazy year in the Premier League, but who gets our vote for quote, fashion, moment and more of the last 12 months? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Niall McCaughan and Joel Tudor on duty to preview the first Premier League games of 2022 as four ties kick off the New Years Day schedule.Arsenal face a test of their Top Four aspirations as league leaders Manchester City head to the Emirates with in form Leicester City up against rock bottom Norwich City.Tottenham head to struggling Watford and Patrick Vieira and David Moyes face off as West Ham cruise across the capital to face Crystal Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan, Feargal Brennan and Joel Tudor review and preview the final Premier League games of 2021 across the final matchday of the calendar year.Chelsea's push to stay in the Premier League title race was dented by an added time Danny Welbeck equaliser in their 1-1 draw with Brighton as Manchester City eased out a 1-0 win at Brentford to move eight points clear at the top of the table.Plus the team look ahead to tonight's action as Ralf Rangnick looks for a reaction from his Manchester United stars as they play host to Burnley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leicester City secured an unlikely victory over Liverpool last night - meaning Manchester City go 6 points clear at the top of the Premier League. (Part 2, 13:20) Speaking of Man City, they've sold Ferran Torres to Barcelona for £55m. (Part 3, 23:51) Newcastle's game with Everton is off due to injuries and coronavirus. Are the rules a little bit thin when it comes to cancellations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Dave Scott and Ant McGinley to review the latest Premier League festive action as the 2021/22 season hits the half way point.A frustrated Ralf Rangnick was forced to settle for a point as Manchester United drew 1-1 at Newcastle with Top Four rivals West Ham battering struggling Watford 4-1.The gang also review Crystal Palace's cruise past rock bottom Norwich City and Spurs' draw at Southampton PLUS breaking transfer news as Ferran Torres leaves Manchester City for Barcelona and Anthony Martial confirms he wants out of Old Trafford in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ant McGinley, Rob Blanchette and Jay Motty take a break from their seasonal feasting to look over a bumper day of goals in the EPL even with several games postponed, including a 9 goal thriller at the Etihad, and five more at Carrow Road as Norwich get thumped by the Gunners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The festive season is about friends, family, and of course football! On our Football Social Daily Christmas Special, former Premier League players Paul Dickov, Francis Benali and Matt Jarvis share some memories of what it is like being a footballer in the festive season - including stories about infamous Christmas parties, training on Christmas Day and even playing a game hungover! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan, Jim Salveson and Marley Anderson preview all of the Premier League action taking place on Boxing Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Marley Anderson and Joel Tudor are on duty to review last night's crucial Carabao Cup quarter final clashes involving six Premier League sides.Liverpool set up a last four tie with Arsenal after edging out a dramatic penalty shootout win over Leicester City at Anfield with Chelsea squeezing past Brentford and Tottenham knocking out rivals West Ham.PLUS the team look ahead to the January transfer window with Manchester City star Ferran Torres on the verge of joining Barcelona, Arsenal's exiled former skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang linked with a loan exit and Newcastle keen on England star Kieran Trippier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Ian Brannan and Joel Tudor check in on the final round of Carabao Cup action of 2021 as the last four picture begins to take shape.Gunners pair Eddie Nketiah and Nicolas Pepe were front row and centre as Arsenal swept to a 5-1 Emirates Stadium win over League One side Sunderland.And the team also preview tonight's action as three more Premier League sides bid to join them in the semi finals as Brentford host neighbours Chelsea, Leicester City head to Anfield and Tottenham face West Ham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite multiple postponements recently due to coronavirus, the Premier League have decided to continue 'as normal' with the season where possible. Is this the right decision? (Part 2, 20:25) Jack Grealish and Phil Foden have annoyed their Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola after a night out... (Part 3, 32:53) Arsenal play League One Sunderland tonight in the Carabao Cup Quarter Finals. Will the recently exiled Aubameyang be picked to play by Arteta? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We select some heroes and villains from this weekend's limited Premier League schedule. (Part 2, 22:03) With coronavirus causing chaos, what will the Premier League decide to do about the upcoming fixture list? (Part 3, 41:51) The latest transfer news involving Newcastle United and Wolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Alex Boardman and Eisha Acton to review a reduced weekend of Premier League action with just four games going ahead due to Covid-19 postponements.Liverpool secured a point in a bad tempered 2-2 draw at Tottenham, Arsenal boosted their Top Four hopes with impressive Elland Road win, Man City cruised past struggling Newcastle and Chelsea slipped up at Wolves.The team also looks back at Sergio Aguero's Manchester City legacy, following his decision to retire, plus Newcastle's links to Dele Alli and the latest on City target Erling Haaland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined by former Premier League footballer Francis Benali and podcaster and journalist Rob Blanchette to look ahead to a weekend of games that has been hugely disrupted by coronavirus. As it stands, only half of the weekend's scheduled 10 matches will take place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton drew 1-1 with Chelsea last night as the Blues slipped 4 points behind Premier League leaders Man City. Are Chelsea at risk of dropping out of the title race? Plus, we look at Liverpool's win over Newcastle and the decision to postpone 4 further top flight matches due to coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Covid-19 is causing several games in the Premier League to be called off this week. What next as football fights the spread of the virus? Plus, we look back at yesterday's Premier League action which saw Arsenal reach the top 4, whilst Newcastle and Liverpool meet tonight at Anfield in a big game at both ends of the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Matt Pidd and Ian Brannan get stuck into a busy midweek schedule of Premier League action.Manchester City set down a marker to their Premier League title rivals with a 7-0 rout of Leeds United as Steven Gerrard made it four wins from six as Aston Villa edged out former boss Dean Smith and Norwich City.The team look ahead to the four big games in Premier League action tonight, with Brighton hosting Wolves, Watford heading to Burnley and Crystal Palace welcoming Southampton to Selhurst Park.Plus Arsenal kick off their Aubameyang-less era at home to West Ham as Mikel Arteta's search for a tenth Gunners captain since 2008 begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United's Premier League trip to Brentford has been postponed after a number of positive coronavirus cases amongst players and staff. Just how seriously could Covid-19 affect football again this winter? (Part 2, 15:03) UEFA made a real hash of yesterday's last 16 draw for the Champions League, resulting in a complete re-draw! (Part 3, 31:17) League leaders Man City face Leeds tonight whilst Norwich boss Dean Smith faces former club Aston Villa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss our heroes and villains from the weekend's Premier League action, including a special mention for one Brentford fan. Palace's Conor Gallagher and referee Jon Moss are also involved in the discussion after a hectic top flight fixture list. Plus, we discuss the latest Premier League transfer gossip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Jay Motty and Adam Keyworth on duty to review the weekend's Premier League action on a recording breaking 48 hours for top flight penalties.Cristiano Ronaldo, Raheem Sterling, Mo Salah and Jorginho all kept their nerve from the spot to seal crucial wins in the title race.Arsenal bounced back from defeat to Everton to cruise past Southampton, Leicester City smashed FOUR past struggling Newcastle and Brentford edged out Watford in Friday night action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ant McGinley is joined by former Everton, Burnley and England midfielder Trevor Steven, and Man City hero Paul Dickov to preview the weekend's Premier League action. Steven Gerrard heads back to his old club a week after besting his old manager, Man City aim to secure their position at the top as Wolves come to the Etihad, and Covid affects several teams, meaning Brighton vs Spurs is off. All of the weekend's games previewed on The Dugout, the show featuring former top flight professionals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices