72+: The EFL Podcast

Fletch alongside Don, Kev and Nigel look ahead to another busy weekend in the Premier League and start with the big news that Manchester City midfielder Rodri will miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury. And staying on the injury front…the guys get into a heated debate as to who is the best goalkeeper in the league after the news that Raya is a doubt ahead of Arsenal’s game against Leicester City. Also with three former West Ham captains on the pod – chat naturally turns to what is going on at the club at the moment, and what can be done to improve results that haven’t gone the way for Julen Lopetegui and his team. Fletch, Don, Kev and Nigel then turn their attention to Manchester United against Tottenham – and how Erik ten Hag’s side need to get back to winning ways. Premier League commentaries on 5 live this weekend: Saturday 28th September – Arsenal v Leicester City at 3pm. Saturday 28th September – Wolves v Liverpool at 5.30pm. Sunday 29th September – Ipswich v Aston Villa at 2pm. Sunday 29th September – Manchester United v Tottenham at 4.30pm.Timecodes: 01:30 – Latest on Rodri’s injury. 15:00 – Players schedule. 21:00 – Raya’s fitness for Arsenal. 28:00 – West Ham and what’s going wrong. 35:00 – Manchester United against Tottenham section.

Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Kristof Terreur. The panel discuss France, Real Madrid and Manchester United great Raphaël Varane who announced his retirement from football this week. Plus, will players across Europe go on strike? Also, a look ahead to the big game in Germany this weekend: Bayern Munich versus Bayer Leverkusen.BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend: Arsenal v Leicester – Premier League -15:00 – Saturday 28th September Wolves v Liverpool – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 28th September Ipswich v Aston Villa – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 29th September Manchester United v Tottenham – Premier League - 16:30 – Sunday 29th September01:05 Luis Enrique’s thoughts on press conferences 02:15 What’s the worst question that panel has asked in a presser? 05:15 Players to strike? 17:30 The legacy of Raphaël Varane 26:50 Kompany’s fine start at Bayern

Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by former Sunderland and Fleetwood boss Lee Johnson. He reflects on his 2024 away from management, coaching Man City’s loan players, and Sunderland’s strong start to the season. The panel discuss the week’s main EFL stories including Erol Bulut being sacked by Cardiff and Wimbledon’s flooding problems at Plough Lane.

Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines talk Vivianne Miedema scoring against her former club Arsenal in the opening weekend of the WSL. Plus Jen and Ellen’s thoughts on the new Chelsea era under Sonia Bompastor. The team are also joined by Brighton manager Dario Vidošić following his side's four-nil victory over Everton. Dario gives an insight into the club's new signings, his vision for the squad and his relationship with Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou. The Women’s Football Weekly wants to hear from you! Get in touch with us by emailing [email protected]:20 Intro 03:10 Miedema scoring against Arsenal! 07:20 Champions League 11:10 Sonia Bompastor era begins 15:10 Brighton manager Dario Vidošić 31:30 Does ketchup belong on a roast?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wycombe v Aston Villa – EFL Cup – 20:00 – Tuesday 24th September Liverpool v West Ham – EFL Cup – 20:00 – Wednesday 25th September Arsenal v Leicester – Premier League -15:00 – Saturday 28th September Wolves v Liverpool – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 28th September Ipswich v Aston Villa – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 29th September Manchester United v Tottenham – Premier League - 16:30 – Sunday 29th September

Manchester City 2-2 Arsenal: The Fallout. Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Andros Townsend. The panel discuss a classic Premier League encounter between England’s top two teams. Did Arsenal go too far with their ‘housery’? Or is it just part of the game? What did the panel make of Erling Haaland throwing the ball at Gabriel’s head? Is City versus Arsenal now a legendary rivalry? Plus, BBC Radio Merseyside’s Giulia Bould joins the show, she has more on the news that Everton are getting ever closer to having new owners with The Friedkin Group in advanced talks.01:30 Knighthood for Sutton? 03:35 Big talking points from City v Arsenal 05:55 Mastering the ‘dark arts’ 11:40 Goalkeeper possession trial 15:00 Did it feel like a defeat for Arsenal? 19:45 Pep’s game management 20:45 Arsenal possession stats 24:40 Odegaard’s absence 25:40 The City/Arsenal rivalry 30:40 Haaland v Gabriel 34:55 Rodri injury latest 37:40 What next for Trent Alexander-Arnold? 43:50 Real Madrid his destination? 46:50 Everton takeover finally imminent?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wycombe v Aston Villa – EFL Cup – 20:00 – Tuesday 24th September Liverpool v West Ham – EFL Cup – 20:00 – Wednesday 25th September Arsenal v Leicester – Premier League -15:00 – Saturday 28th September Wolves v Liverpool – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 28th September Ipswich v Aston Villa – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 29th September Manchester United v Tottenham – Premier League - 16:30 – Sunday 29th September

Mark Chapman is joined by Micah Richards, Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and guests as they delve into the ‘dark arts’ in football. From pinches, punches and meaty challenges. To distraction tactics, timewasting and taunting opposition fans - there’s been plenty of ‘housery’ employed over the years.Timecodes: 00:45 What is ‘Housery’? 05:00 Some infamous culprits 16:30 How the game has changed 29:50 Mark Clattenburg’s experiences of housery 43:10 Lyle Taylor on being a pantomime villain 48:05 John Coleman on the dark arts[Initial publication - Thursday, December 22nd 2022]

Darren Fletcher is joined by the former West Ham and Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker and the former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson to reflect on Manchester City's 2-2 draw against Arsenal, including hearing from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, City captain Kyle Walker and City manager Pep Guardiola.The panel also discuss Brighton's eventful draw against Nottingham Forest, which consisted of four goals and three red cards.Topics: 02:32 - Initial thoughts on Man City v Arsenal 05:59 - Mikel Arteta interview 08:03 - Leandro Trossard red card 09:23 - Arsenal's game-management 14:32 - Kyle Walker interview 18:14 - Were City right to feel aggrieved about Arsenal equaliser? 20:22 - Pep Guardiola interview 23:57 - Rodri injury 25:14 - Haaland 100 City goals 26:36 - Impact of late goal on the title race 29:40 - Rui Pedro Silva and Andrew Crofts interviews on the three red cards at Brighton v Forest 31:00 - Morgan Gibbs-White red card 35:08 - Is David Raya currently the best goalkeeper in the Premier League?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wimbledon v Newcastle - Carabao Cup - 19:45 - Tuesday 24th September Liverpool v West Ham - Carabao Cup - 20:00 - Wednesday 25th September Arsenal v Leicester City - Premier League - 15:00 - Saturday 28th September Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool - Premier League - 17:30 - Saturday 28th September Ipswich Town v Aston Villa - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 29th September Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur - 16:30 - Sunday 29th SeptemberBBC Sounds / 5 Sports Extra commentaries this week: Wycombe Wanderers v Aston Villa - Carabao Cup - 20:30 - Tuesday 24th September

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