Is $250k a fair wage for referees and is world football about to change?

The latest instalment of the Merseyside derby didn't fail to entertain as James Tarkowski escaped a red card before Diogo Jota settled proceedings with the only goal of the game to move the Reds closer to the Premier League title. Arsenal won on Tuesday night to momentarily pressure Arne Slot's side, but it wasn't enough to cause the Slot machine to malfunction. Elsewhere, a Sandro Tonali unintentional screamer earned Newcastle a win over Brentford, leaving the Geordies in charge of the race for the top four, having played a game less than 4th placed Man City. And finally, Southampton moved within a point of finally matching Derby County's humiliating 11-point haul with a draw at home to Crystal Palace. Niall and Marley discuss all this and more on the latest 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

Niall and Marley are back and so is the Premier League! Domestic action has been missed but there's midweek action as we look towards the run-in, with 10 games to go. Man City's chances at finishing in the top four have been dealt a blow by the news that Erling Haaland is out for up to seven weeks, keeping the Norwegian out until around the time of the FA Cup final. Across Manchester, there's been rumours linking Bruno Fernandes with a move to Real Madrid, but with him being one of the few shining lights of a woeful United season, should Ruben Amorim entertain the thought of selling his captain? 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 FA Cup took centre stage this weekend as Aston Villa, Man City, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest reached the final four. But would 'only' winning the pot be a bad season for Pep Guardiola? Elsewhere, another trophy is dividing fans as Newcastle's Carabao Cup win saw biblical scenes in the North East, with 300,000 people adorning the streets to celebrate the Toon's first domestic cup win in 70 years. But as this is the age of social media, the celebration police were out in force and tried to rain on the parade. But isn't the game about glory? 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

Niall and Marley are back curing your international break boredom with a discussion on referees and whether they get paid fairly for what they do. Plus, why does Wilfried Zaha constantly seem to have a chip on his shoulder? And with the winners of the club World Cup set to get £100m in prize money, the lads ask if the game is about to change to see a more global product? Keep up to date with 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 has been revealed that Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold will be swapping Merseyside for Madrid in the summer, and the decision has wound up many Reds! Is he abandoning legendary status at Anfield? Or is moving to the biggest club in the world, Real Madrid, the right move? 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

England's new manager began his tenure with straightforward wins over Albania and Latvia, with a host of new faces impressing along the way. However some problems remain, with square pegs being forced into round holes in Thomas Tuchel's lineups. Elsewhere, USA manager Mauricio Pochettino was pictured having a coffee with Daniel Levy, leading to speculation that he may one day return to Spurs for a second spell as boss. But is it adding two and two and getting five with Ange Postecoglou still hanging onto his job in the meantime? Niall and Marley discuss this and more, including whether the USA can have an impact on home soil next summer, on today's FSD. 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 boys are back to grade the performances of the Premier League's bottom half, including the dreadful campaigns of the three promoted sides this term. Southampton could still end with a record low points tally, whilst Manchester United and Spurs have had shocking seasons. Niall and Marley grade each side out of 10 and choose their pick for player of the season for every club. 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

As it's the international break, we thought we'd hand out a school report to every team in the Premier League's top half. From Liverpool's great campaign under Arne Slot to Manchester City's misery under Pep Guardiola, Niall and Marley grade each side out of 10 and choose their pick for player of the season too. Who will be teacher's pet and who will be class clown! 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

History was made on Sunday night as Newcastle United ended almost 70 years of hurt as they won their first domestic trophy since 1955. The Geordies beat Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley to claim the Carabao Cup, two years after falling at the final hurdle to Man United. On today's episode, Marley is the last man standing with Niall and Joel in random corners of the world, meaning it's an all-NUFC podcast...as you'd expect. 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

Aston Villa will face PSG in the Champions League quarter finals. Could they go all the way? Arsenal will take on Real Madrid, with the Spanish giants controversially making it through their tie thanks to a dodgy penalty call. Should the rules change after the confusion? 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