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David Beckham, Rory Delap, and Gianfranco Zola. Fans are always on the edge of their seat before a set piece, yet there have only been a select few who've mastered the art of the dead ball. Who is the Premier League's greatest ever set piece specialist? Gary Lineker is joined by Micah Richards and Alan Shearer for another episode to rank the ten best players who took free kicks, corners, penalties... and throw-ins![This episode was originally released on 04/04/2022. Find the full Match of the Day: Top 10 boxsets only on BBC Sounds – just search ‘Match of the Day’ via www.bbc.co.uk/sounds]

Aaron Paul is joined by Nigel Reo-Coker, Clinton Morrison and Paul Robinson. The panel look ahead to the biggest game of the season so far – Manchester City versus Arsenal which takes place at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Plus, what next for Everton? BBC Radio Merseyside’s Giulia Bould joins the show – she’s been speaking to the club’s director of football Kevin Thelwell. You can listen to that interview on the podcast.01:10 Is this must-win or must-not-lose for Arsenal? 05:25 Paul Robinson arrives 07:05 Cesc Fàbregas’ thoughts 09:30 The Arsenal defence 15:40 How good is Haaland? 18:20 Mikel Arteta interview 21:30 Big problems at Everton 22:55 Kevin Thelwell interview 27:40 Is the situation at Goodison coming to a head?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend: Liverpool v Bournemouth – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 21st September Crystal Palace v Manchester United – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 21st September Brighton v Nottingham Forest - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 22nd September Man City v Arsenal - Premier League - 16:30 - Sunday 22nd September

John Bennett is joined by Mina Rzouki, James Horncastle & Seb Stafford-Bloor. The panel dissect the unrest at AC Milan as pressure mounts on Paulo Fonseca. Liverpool’s 3-1 win at the San Siro in the build-up to a huge Milan derby at the weekend could spell trouble for Fonseca, whose team were serenaded by a chorus of boos after defeat to Arne Slot’s side.The panel also chat Roma after Daniele De Rossi was sacked three months after landing the job on a permanent basis, and analyse Bayern Munich’s record-breaking thumping of Dinamo Zagreb.Timecodes: 01:40 The Panel’s UCL highlights of the week 05:20 Trouble at AC Milan 07:45 Zlatan being Zlatan 14:15 Daniele De Rossi sacked by Roma 22:45 Bayern Munich on cloud nine 28:35 Bayer Leverkusen off to a flyerBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Liverpool v Bournemouth – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 21st September Crystal Palace v Man Utd – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 21st September Brighton v Nott'm Forest - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 22nd September Man City v Arsenal - Premier League - 16:30 - Sunday 22nd September

Eilidh Barbour is joined by James Horncastle, John Murray and Chris Sutton. The panel reflect on an uninspiring draw between Manchester City and Inter Milan and a brilliant win for Celtic. It's the Scottish champions' biggest ever victory in the Champions League as they see off Slovan Bratislava, scoring five goals in the process. We also hear about Connie McLaughlin's close encounter with a pigeon at Celtic Park! Plus, there's a look ahead to Arsenal's game at Atalanta on Thursday night.00:30 Nothing to get excited about at the Etihad 01:30 Not a usual City performance 02:40 Flat atmosphere? 03:50 Inter disappointed they didn’t win? 06:40 Both teams dare not lose? 13:00 Foden and Gundogan couldn’t inspire City 13:45 What a night for Celtic 16:00 Brendan Rodgers reaction 17:20 The pigeon incident! 20:45 Atalanta v Arsenal previewBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Atalanta v Arsenal – Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 19th September Liverpool v Bournemouth – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 21st September Crystal Palace v Manchester United – 17:30 – Saturday 21st September

Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Barnsley boss Darrell Clarke after losing to Man Utd. They chat Carabao Cup, Stoke sacking Steven Schumacher. BBC Radio Stoke’s Lucas Yeomans gives the local perspective. What about the new head coach Narcís Pèlach? West Brom captain Jed Wallace drops us a voicenote after they went top of the Championship. There’s a setback in the Reading takeover, Ian Evatt is feeling Bolton’s bad start and the listener league kicks into gear in Fantasy EFL... Code: 72EFLPOD00:45 Darrell Clarke post Old Trafford 05:20 Stoke replace Schumacher with Pelach 17:15 Cardiff’s worst start for 35 years 19:00 Rooney gets first Argyle win 19:40 West Brom’s Jed Wallace on going top 21:45 Reading takeover setback 24:30 Ian Evatt emotional about Bolton’s bad start 27:25 Jodi Jones too good for League Two? 28:10 Listeners up and running in Fantasy EFL 29:15 A goal and open goal in 72PLUS 72MINUSBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Manchester City v Inter Milan – Champions League – 20:00 – Wednesday 18th September Atalanta v Arsenal – Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 19th September

Kelly Cates is joined by Stephen Warnock, Mina Rzouki and Ian Dennis. The panel reflect on great wins for Aston Villa and Liverpool as they both do the business away from home on opening night of the new-look Champions League. We hear from Arne Slot and Unai Emery. Plus, England captain Harry Kane scored four goals as Bayern Munich achieved a historic 9-2 win over Dinamo Zagreb.00:30 A great night for Liverpool in Milan 02:55 Arne Slot reaction 04:00 Where did it go wrong for Milan? 10:15 Kane on fire in Munich 14:30 Villa win in Switzerland 14:50 Unai Emery reaction 16:00 Alistair Bruce-Ball and Pat Nevin have their sayBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Manchester City v Inter Milan – Champions League – 20:00 – Wednesday 18th September Atalanta v Arsenal – Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 19th September

Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines preview the start of the WSL season. The team chat how they see the title race panning out and round up all the transfer news.Hear from Manchester City’s new signing Vivianne Miedema on why she decided to join City and manager Gareth Taylor on scoring more goals!Plus Ben caught up with Arsenal’s Mariona Caldentey and fellow Spaniard Laia Codina on why players are leaving Spain.The Women’s Football Weekly wants to hear from you! Get in touch with us by emailing [email protected] 00:20 Intro & new co-host Jen Beattie! 04:10 Title race 06:10 Gareth Taylor & Vivianne Miedema 15:54 Who can challenge Chelsea? 17:50 Arsenal 20:00 Mariona Caldentey and Laia Codina 26:50 Brighton & transfers 32:00 Predictions!BBC Sounds/5 Live Commentaries this week:AC Milan v Liverpool - Champions League - 20.00 - Tuesday 17th September Manchester City v Inter Milan - Champions League - 20.00 - Wednesday 18th September Atalanta v Arsenal - Champions League - 20.00 - Thursday 19th SeptemberBBC Sounds / 5 Sports Extra commentaries this week: Manchester United v Barnsley – Carabao Cup – 20:00 – Tuesday 17th September

Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Shay Given and Rory Smith – the panel discuss Jhon Durán’s stunning strike for Aston Villa against Everton, why don’t we see so many long-range efforts these days? After Nottingham Forest’s historic win at Liverpool can the Tricky Trees start looking up the Premier League table? Plus, how has Julen Lopetegui bedded in at West Ham? Is he too pragmatic for Hammers fans? Also, a look ahead to a busy week of Champions League football with Arsenal, Aston Villa, Celtic, Liverpool and Manchester City all playing in the new-look tournament.00:55 Chris Sutton’s selfie at Tannadice 03:05 Jhon Durán’s stunning strike 07:25 Villa’s options up front 08:00 The ‘slow death’ of shots outside the box 10:30 Forest’s historic win at Anfield 14:00 Nuno’s options 18:10 Forest formations 19:40 What next for Liverpool? 21:05 Lopetegui’s pragmatism at West Ham 27:15 Champions League previewBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Young Boys v Aston Villa - Champions League -17:45 - Tuesday 17th September AC Milan v Liverpool - Champions League - 20:00 - Tuesday 17th September Manchester City v Inter Milan – Champions League – 20:00 – Wednesday 18th September Atalanta v Arsenal – Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 19th SeptemberBBC Sounds / 5 Sports Extra commentaries this week: Manchester United v Barnsley – Carabao Cup – 20:00 – Tuesday 17th September

Arsenal win at Spurs again & Everton collapse... again. Nigel Reo-Coker and Kevin Nolan join Darren to review the best of the weekend’s Premier League action. Arsenal retain the bragging rights in the North London Derby, running out 1-0 winners at Spurs, while Everton let another two-goal lead slip, this time succumbing to a 3-2 loss away at Aston Villa. Nottingham Forest upset Liverpool, and by doing so, secure their first win at Anfield in 55 years.Timecodes: 01:00 Arsenal win the derby 06:00 Trouble at Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs 13:15 Everton let two-goal lead slip again 21:15 Jhon Duran’s wondergoal 22:55 Historic win for Forest at Anfield 28:10 Manchester United win at Southampton

Ellen White and Ben Haines are back for a very special episode of Women's Football Weekly as they go inside Cobham and talk about all things Chelsea Women ahead of the new Women's Super League season.Hear from new Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor on what her style of football looks like, and what she'll be doing differently at Chelsea to Emma Hayes.Also hear from new summer signing Lucy Bronze on what prompted her to decide to make the move to the WSL champions.Plus, Sam Kerr speaks to Ben about her recovery from ACL and all things wedding planning!Look out for the Women's Football Weekly Preview podcast on the Football Daily feed on Tuesday.BBC Sounds/5 Live Commentaries this week:Liverpool v Nottingham Forest - Premier League - 15.00 - Saturday 14th September Aston Villa v Everton - Premier League - 17.30 - Saturday 14h September Tottenham v Arsenal - Premier League - 14.00 - Sunday 15th September Wolves v Newcastle - Premier League - 16.30 - Sunday 15th September AC Milan v Liverpool - Champions League - 20.00 - Tuesday 17th September Manchester City v Inter Milan - Champions League - 20.00 - Wednesday 18th September Atalanta v Arsenal - Champions League - 20.00 - Thursday 19th September