Okolie’s VADA Blow, Brady’s Exit & Abramovich vs the UK Government

Should Michael Carrick get the Man United job long-term after all but securing Champions League Football? Fury v Joshua is on, promoter Frank Warren has the latest. Managerial merry-go-round with Alex Crook. Steve Thompson MBE on the dramatic National League finale, the 3UP campaign and pitch invasions.Hosts: Jim White & Simon JordanYouTube: talkSPORT - YouTubeX: talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) / XInstagram: talkSPORT (@talksport) • Instagram photos and videosWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Arsenal ready to finally go all the way under Mikel Arteta?We break down the run-in and identify the side most likely to derail their Premier League title charge, while also diving into a relegation battle reaching boiling point.Elsewhere, Spurs end their 2026 winless streak with a narrow 1–0 win over Wolves, but is it a turning point or just a false dawn?And with pressure mounting at St. James’ Park, we ask whether Eddie Howe will still be in charge next season.Plus, we’re joined by Charlton vice-chair and EDI lead Paul Elliott to discuss the controversy surrounding Pristianni’s six-game ban. A case that leaves more questions than answers.YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White, Simon Jordan & Martin Keown Podcast producer: Erin Clifford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tottenham Hotspur's fight for survival continues with a battle against Wolves this weekend. After Gabby predicted them to take 11 points from their remaining five games, we analyse where those wins are coming from.Meanwhile, Chelsea head to Wembley under the guidance of interim boss Calum McFarlane, following Liam Rosenior's midweek exit. Would a top performance reflect worse on Rosenior or the players? To help us break it down, we're joined by former striker, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.Plus, after 52 years as a Saturday staple, Football Focus takes its final bow at the end of the season. Former host Manish Bhasin reflects on its legacy.YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Sam Matterface, Alex Crook, and Gabby AgbonlahorPodcast producer: Joe Alborough Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea sack Liam Rosenior…what’s worse - Chelsea having a vision to appoint Liam Rosenior in the first place…or bottling their convictions by not seeing it through? And who next? Elsewhere, this weekend's Paris fight weekend was cancelled following Lawrence Okolie's failed drug test…Spencer Oliver joins us, along with Tony Yoka, who was due to face Okolie. Also, we speak to Former WBO Cruiserweight Johnny Nelson on his war of words with Naseem Hamed. Expect explicit language.Hosts: Jim White & Simon JordanYouTube: talkSPORT - YouTubeX: talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) / XInstagram: talkSPORT (@talksport) • Instagram photos and videosWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A furious Liam Rosenior accused his Chelsea players of lacking “desire, spirit and courage” as defeat to Brighton marked the club’s worst run of form in 114 years. Will the inexperienced boss get a chance to turn the club's fortunes around?Meanwhile, with 50 days to go until this summer's World Cup, a man who knows how to win the trophy, Emmanuel Petit, is in studio to relive his memories and give his characteristic take on his former sides, Chelsea and Arsenal.YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White, Simon Jordan, and Danny Murphy - with Emmanuel PetitPodcast producer: Joe Alborough Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank Warren on Lawrence Okolie’s adverse VADA finding, Karren Brady’s West Ham exit, football finance expert Stefan Borson on Everton and Nottingham Forest’s European qualification issues, reaction to Gary Neville being verbally abused in the street and Nick Purewal, author of Sanctioned: The Inside Story of the Sale of Chelsea FC, on Abramovich v the UK Government over Chelsea’s £2.5bn sale fund.Hosts: Jim White & Simon JordanYouTube: talkSPORT - YouTubeX: talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) / XInstagram: talkSPORT (@talksport) • Instagram photos and videosWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's getting tense at the top. After back-to-back league defeats and Manchester City now breathing down their neck - is it happening again Arsenal fans?Meanwhile, are Chelsea staring down a season without European football and are there encouraging signs that Roberto De Zerbi can keep Spurs up?Plus, Coventry City will be in the Premier League next season. Hear from their former manager, Gordon Strachan, and current owner, Doug King.YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White, Simon Jordan, and Martin KeownPodcast producer: Joe Alborough Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa demolished Bologna and Nottingham Forest beat Porto in the Europa League last night to set up an all-English showdown in the semi-finals. Can both clubs successfully chase silverware while navigating their high-stakes battles at opposite ends of the Premier League table?Meanwhile, Liam Rosenior has received a seemingly tentative vote of confidence from the Chelsea hierarchy - but are Behdad Eghbali's words enough to appease fans ahead of a protest this weekend?Plus, Manchester City and Arsenal battle it out on Sunday in what could be a title-decider. Will it live up to the hype?YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Sam Matterface, Alex Crook, and Gabby AgbonlahorPodcast producer: Joe Alborough Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal and Bayern Munich have secured their spot in the Champions League semi-finals. Whilst it's job done for the Gunners, the critics haven't been silenced. We ask why Arteta's side are still facing heat.Meanwhile, Manchester United defender Harry Maguire will miss Saturday's Premier League trip to Chelsea after receiving an additional one-match ban following his red card at Bournemouth last month. Is swearing at a referee a bigger sin than questioning their integrity?Plus, Spencer Oliver was in studio to round-up the big stories in the boxing world, with top trainer Joe Gallagher also dropping in to reflect on Frazer Clarke's defeat to Justis Huni on Saturday night.YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White and Simon JordanPodcast producer: Joe Alborough Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool's Champions League campaign has come to a halt after a 4-0 aggregate loss to PSG. As the dust settles, the conversation shifts to an inevitable summer rebuild. Is Arne Slot the man to lead the transformation?Meanwhile, Andoni Iraola has announced he will leave his post at Bournemouth at the end of the season. Just how many clubs will be queuing up for his signature?Plus, we are joined by former Sporting manager Carlos Carvalhal, who gives the lowdown on what Arsenal can expect tonight against his former club.YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White, Simon Jordan, and Danny MurphyPodcast producer: Joe Alborough Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.