Everton's new stadium opens its doors and can Man City beat Real Madrid in the Champions League?

Manchester City's Champions League hopes came to an end as a Kylian Mbappe hat-trick did the damage at the Bernabeu. The Frenchman took advantage of another lacklustre performance from the Premier League champions, as Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland remained unused substitutes. Meanwhile in the Premier League, Liverpool were held to a point at Villa Park in a superb game under the lights. Mo Salah was unplayable again, but the headlines have been stolen by Darwin Nunez, who missed an open goal with his first touch since coming on. His work rate was also questioned by manager Arne Slot, who seems to be growing frustrated with the Uruguayan striker. Niall and Marley discuss all this (and mango smoothies) on the latest episode of Football Social Daily. Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After £750m of investment and years in the making, Everton's Bramley Moor Dock Stadium saw action for the first time this week, as the Toffees' under-18's played in front of 10,000 fans. Typically, it was a Liverpool fan who scored the first goal at the brand-spanking new site, as Wigan's teenagers ran out 2-1 winners. Will the first team fare better when they christen the pitch for the first time next season? Meanwhile, Manchester City face a huge game in the Champions League as they take on Real Madrid in the second leg of the playoff round, 3-2 down from the first leg in England. Does City's season rest on this 90 minutes in Spain? Niall, Joel and Marley discuss everything on today's Football Social Daily podcast! Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Maddison answered his critics as he scored the only goal to ensure United's miserable run extended another week, while Ruben Amorim admitted the job is harder than he anticipated. Meanwhile, Ange Postecoglou showed no remorse for the injury situation at Old Trafford, saying he didn't get any sympathy cards when battling a crisis for two months.Elsewhere, Get in the Sea nominations focus on a certain fan base, a winger far from his best and for the first time since January, Joel is back live from Guatemala as he tries to forget all about his beloved Red Devils. Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The last ever derby to be played at Goodison Park was one to remember, as the sides shared four goals and three red cards in a spicy affair. James Tarkowski hit a sensational volley in added time before Arne Slot, Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucoure saw red in the aftermath. Elsewhere, Arsenal’s warm weather training trip to Dubai has dealt them a new blow, with Kai Havertz tearing a hamstring and set for months out. But should Mikel Arteta have foreseen such a situation? Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester City’s European hopes were dented as they surrendered the lead twice to lose 3-2 at home to Real Madrid. The Etihad crowd unveiled a tifo mocking Vinicius Jr’s Ballon d’Or snub, but did that inspire the Brazilian and his team mates? Elsewhere, Ange Postecoglou is a forlorn figure at Spurs, but does Daniel Levy stick with the Aussie or fire him after the club exited the Carabao and FA Cups in the space of four days? Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newcastle United saw off Arsenal to reach their second Carabao Cup final in three years last night, with Alexander Isak turning in another superb performance as the Geordies ran out 2-0 winners on Tyneside. But does the future for the Magpies lie away from St James' Park as plans for a new stadium gather pace? Attention turns to the second semi-final as Spurs aim to protect their 1-0 first leg lead as they take on Liverpool at Anfield. Do Tottenham need to win to save Ange Postecoglou's job? Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a busy weekend in the Premier League as the transfer window kicked into gear, with Marcus Rashford joining Aston Villa on loan to restart his career.Elsewhere, his parent club lost again, this time succumbing to a Jean-Philippe Mateta brace as Crystal Palace eased to three points at Old Trafford.And there was plenty of ‘housery’ at the Emirates, as Arsenal beat Manchester City but embarrassed themselves with the reaction to the win, something that failed to stay clear of being thrown in the sea! Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A second-half comeback against Club Brugge ensured Manchester City remain in the Champions League alongside Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa, despite winning just three of their group stage games. The Villans had a busy night themselves, seeing off Celtic 4-2 at Villa Park but the speculation around their strikers is making headlines, with Jhon Duran set to join Al-Nassr in a mega-money move, while Arsenal tested the waters with a hopeful £40m bid for Ollie Watkins. Niall and Marley cover everything on the podcast! Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the final matchday of the Champions League, with Manchester City needing a win to keep their hopes alive, Villa on the verge of automatic advancement, and all 36 teams in action simultaneously! Good luck keeping up with everything... Miles Lewis-Skelly's red card against Wolves has been overturned, but the damage is done as Michael Oliver has received death threats over his decision to send the youngster off in the first place. Is it too easy these days for football fans to lose their heads and take things too far? Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some damning comments from Manchester United boss about Marcus Rashford have thrown up further questions about the forward's future. Is there any way back for the England man at Old Trafford? Plus, we discuss Arsenal's decision to appeal a controversial red card they picked up at the weekend. Is it all going a bit overboard? Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Niall: https://x.com/niallmccaughan Joel: https://x.com/JoelTudor00 Marley: https://x.com/91Marley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices