FOOTBALL DAILY: Louth derby headlines a bumper night of LOI action | Pep leaves, Carrick stays but could Slot's days at Liverpool be numbered? episode artwork

EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 17 MIN

FOOTBALL DAILY: Louth derby headlines a bumper night of LOI action | Pep leaves, Carrick stays but could Slot's days at Liverpool be numbered?

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Friday’s Football Daily with Phil Egan previews a packed night of League of Ireland action, headlined by the Louth derby between Drogheda United and Dundalk.Manchester City confirm legendary manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club after Sunday’s season finale against Aston Villa.Guardiola departs with 17 major trophies, including six Premier League titles across a dominant decade at the Etihad.Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca emerges as the frontrunner to replace Guardiola at City.Michael Carrick is appointed permanent Manchester United head coach after a remarkable turnaround in form.Carrick guides United to Champions League qualification and third place following an impressive interim spell.Dundalk manager Ciaran Kilduff calls for an “electric” atmosphere ahead of tonight’s derby showdown at Sullivan and Lambe Park.Shamrock Rovers aim to stay top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division as they host Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium.Bohemians captain Dawson Devoy reacts to his Republic of Ireland senior squad call-up ahead of games against Qatar and Canada.The latest LOI Pod reflects on the growing intensity and competitiveness across the League of Ireland season.Carla Ward names a 25-player Ireland squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers against the Netherlands and France.Jessie Stapleton returns to the Ireland squad as the Girls in Green chase qualification hopes for Brazil.Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta challenges his side to “write some history” by adding Champions League glory to their Premier League title.Liverpool boss Arne Slot refuses to confirm whether Mohamed Salah will make his final Anfield appearance this weekend.England manager Thomas Tuchel leaves out big names including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer from his World Cup squad, while former Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta announces his retirement from football.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

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