Football Daily
by BBC Radio 5 Live
The latest news, insight, analysis and big-name guests from the Premier League, EFL, Scottish, International and European football. Plus, fact-checking football stories with Karel Prince: Lie Detector. Get in touch with us @5liveSport on social media and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews.
Episodes
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MNC: Serie A nostalgia & are Villa being kept out of the 'Big Six'?
Should Jamie Carragher have apologised for his comments about Aston Villa, what precedent does it set for those in football media and are Villa being kept out of the 'Big Six'? Just how good is Brighton's Bart Verbruggen? We discuss the data behind Sunderland and Nottingham Forest's seasons. And...
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Are Liverpool too meek?
Rick Edwards is joined by Luke Kempner, John Gibbons of The Anfield Wrap, and The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell to discuss Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Anfield. Should Alexander Isak have shown more ‘passion’ to go down for a penalty when his shirt was tugged by Jurrien Timber? And on a weekend where Man…
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Alan Shearer: Will the Premier League goalscoring record ever be broken?
In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to former Premier League striker and pundit Alan Shearer. They speak about his Premier League goalscoring record, leaving Newcastle for Southampton as a teenager and winning the Premier League with Blackburn Rovers. They…
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TCV: Tongue twisters & what is the best goal music?
John Murray, Alistair Bruce-Ball and Ian Dennis are back after the Carabao Cup quarter finals. Ian still has the Captain Pugwash theme in his ears as he recounts a historic evening for Fleetwood. Which member of the team has the same name as Martin Clunes' dogs? We have lots of suggestions for...
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Lloyd's off to the Superclásico & are Spurs finally good again?
Rick & Lloyd are joined by Julien Laurens to discuss how Roberto De Zerbi is slowly moulding Spurs into his image – and after a blockbuster summer, Julien explains why he is undoubtedly the league’s most powerful manager. How far will this transformation go? Whisper it: could Spurs be last…
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Carrick Stays at United & Kane Wins Ballon d’Or
Kelly Somers is joined by Andy Reid, Leon Osman & Ian Dennis to discuss Michael Carrick remaining in charge at Manchester United after eight games without a win, despite links to Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann. Man Utd fan Scott Saunders gives the supporters’ reaction, while Raphael Honigstein...
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MNC: Should fingers be pointed higher up at Man Utd?
Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Andros Townsend and Adam Crafton. With Michael Carrick on the brink, the panel discuss whether sacking him change anything for Manchester United - or was the damage done in the summer? Should fingers be pointed higher up? With Manchester United also the...
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Can anyone manage Manchester United?
Rick & Lloyd are joined by Oliver Kay, Senior football writer at The Athletic, Joe Smith from Stretford Paddock and BBC Sport’s Chief football news reporter Simon Stone after a surreal day at Old Trafford. Can anyone pull Manchester United out of this mess? Michael Carrick suffered a tumultuous...
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Sean Dyche - The Football Interview
In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to the former Burnley, Everton, and Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche. They speak about life after management, being a football dad, reflecting on his time at Nottingham Forest and, his love for cooking. TIME CODES 00:00…
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TCV: Vikings, traitors, faithfuls & getting the Bilic
John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball are back as John and Ali debate Norwegian pronunciations following on-air squabble. We also get the team's view on Man Utd as Ali prepares to commentate on their crunch game with Bournemouth. Which 5 Live Sport broadcasters would make good Traitors...
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Can Michael Carrick survive as Man Utd boss?
Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Andy Mitten, the editor of 'United We Stand' and Jay Motty from the Stretford Paddock to reflect on Manchester United's disastrous night in Como after their 4-1 defeat to Cesc Fàbregas' side. How are Man United fans feeling? Was Bruno Fernandes right…
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Fernandes questions tactics in Man Utd humiliation - 5 Live reaction
Mark Chapman, Kasper Schmeichel, John Murray and Matthew Upson review Manchester United's position after a humiliating 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como. Bruno Fernandes questioned his team's tactics in the defeat, which left Michael Carrick under mounting pressure. The team ask whether Carrick...
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Record breaking night as Liverpool, City & PSG win - 5 Live reaction
Kelly Cates is joined by Stephen Warnock, Ashley Young, Tom Allnutt and Statman Dave to react to what was a record breaking night in the Champions League. Andoni Iraola managed to scrape past his former assistant Inigo Perez as Liverpool beat Villarreal 4-3. Manchester City made lightwork of AEK...
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MNC: Palace thrashed 5-0, & trouble in the North-East
Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Steph Houghton on this week's Monday Night Club. The team discuss Crystal Palace's 5-0 loss against rivals Brighton on Sunday with Palace fan Dan Cook. To what extent is Pierre Sage to blame, has he been let down by a lack of signings and who...
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Free-scoring Brighton & Man United settle for a point
Rick and Lloyd are back! They discuss Brighton's halfway line goal and why it might be the best of the genre. Paul Robinson joins us to give the goalkeeper's perspective and if he did or didn't mean to score his own longe-range belter against Watford back in 2007 (he didn't). Paul also gives his...
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Kasper and Peter Schmeichel - The Football Interview
Alex Scott sits down with Kasper and Peter Schmeichel on the latest Football Interview on the Football Daily podcast. The father-son duo reflect on their Premier League title wins, and discuss what it was like for Kasper growing up as the son of Peter Schmeichel. And with Kasper having just...
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TCV: Seafood, pub quizzes & Martin Lewis' phone-a-friend
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball are reunited as they discuss the week's football events, including Lisandro Martinez's criticism of the Manchester United hierarchy and Manchester City's Champions League defeat to PSG. Does Luis Enrique now recognise John? How did Ali come close to…
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Rick & Lloyd return, & Man City’s PSG reality check
Rick & Lloyd are back! And by popular(ish) demand. They catch up for the first time since the World Cup and look back on Man City's first defeat since the charges. Plus, Lloyd has a novel suggestion for Man City’s punishment and Adam Crafton explains how PSG’s journey in France has so many...
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Goals galore as PSG defeat Man City - 5 Live reaction
Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by Chris Sutton, Charlie Adam and football correspondent John Murray on an eventful night in the Champions League. Manchester City went down to a 4-2 defeat against a dominant attacking display from PSG. We hear from Enzo Maresca on how his side will respond to the...
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Man Utd lose, Martinez attacks the board & Arsenal win - 5 Live Reaction
It’s a drama filled Champions League edition of the Football Daily podcast as Kelly Cates, Paul Robinson, Theo Walcott and Ian Dennis react to the big stories from Tuesday night’s matches. You will hear as it happened, real time reaction to the comments made by Manchester United defender Lisandro...
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MNC: Man City defiant, Fulham struggling & Seedorf in Brazil
Mark Chapman is joined by Andros Townsend, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith. The panel are joined by a Manchester City fan to discuss the reaction to their win at Anfield in their first game since being found guilty of breaching the Premier League's financial regulations. After an impressive…
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PL Review: Manchester City produce statement win at Anfield
Rick Edwards, Luke Edwards and Clinton Morrison discuss the latest Premier League weekend. Manchester City's maintained their perfect start to the season on the pitch with a comfortable win at Anfield - but what does the future hold for them and the Premier League hold after they were found…
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Martin Odegaard - The Football Interview
In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard. They speak about last season at Arsenal, his qualities as a captain and reflects on Norway's journey at this summer's World Cup. They look at how Arsenal have already started this season, and...
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TCV: Man City's return & a prank in Istanbul
Conor McNamara once again joins Ian Dennis and John Murray for the Commentators' View ahead of a big weekend in the Premier League. With Manchester City travelling to Liverpool for the first time since the Premier League charges verdict, John goes through his approach ahead of commentating on the...
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The Brighton Blueprint: How to Compete with Football's Giants
BBC Sport's Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson speaks to Brighton & Hove Albion sporting director Mike Cave about the strategy behind the club's remarkable rise. From data-driven recruitment to profitable player trading, they explore how Brighton have established themselves in the Premier...
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Spygate: Eckert free to continue as Southampton manager
John Bennett is joined by BBC Radio Solent's Adam Blackmore and former Reading and Watford winger Jobi McAnuff to react to the Spygate verdict. An FA regulatory commission has handed Southampton boss Tonda Eckert a suspended 6-week ban for his involvement in the Spygate scandal. What reasons were...
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Special: 2026 World Cup final referee Slavko Vincic
Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by 2026 World Cup final referee Slavko Vincic and journalist William Ralston, author of the Impossible Job about challenges faced by modern-day referees. Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Charlie Adam also join the conversation as they discuss what it's like to take…
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Kane inspires England win & Ronaldo is not retiring - 5 Live Reaction
Kelly Somers is alongside John Murray, Ian Dennis, Matt Upson and Paul Robinson as England comfortably beat Czechia 3-0 at Wembley. Harry Kane celebrated his record-equalling 125th England cap with two goals making it 91 goals for England on the night he drew level with Peter Shilton. How has…
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MNC: England, Alex Scott injury & Robbie Savage on his new job!
Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Charlie Adam. The panel reflect on England’s performance against Croatia and look ahead to England’s game against Czechia at Wembley with John Murray. The team debate the benefits of playing abroad and also the controversy around Alex...
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Seven Heaven for England in Croatia
John Murray, Matt Upson, Alex Howell and Sami Mokbel bring reaction in Croatia to England's 7-0 Nations League win. Hear from Harry Kane, Morgan Rogers and manager Thomas Tuchel after humbling Slaven Bilic's Croatia in Rijeka. 04:32 - Harry Kane interview 10:10 - Morgan Rogers interview 15:41 -...
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TCV: Tuchel goes swimming, ‘Bonjaman’ & Man City guilty
John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball are joined by Conor McNamara to chat commentator life. Hear from Jordan Pickford & Thomas Tuchel. Catch archive commentary of Conor doing an England game as well as the guys favourite goals they’ve commentated on. And who will take the point in an England-themed Clash...
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Special: Sir Alex Ferguson interview
In a very special interview, Sir Alex Ferguson speaks with Nina Warhurst for BBC Breakfast. They talk about his upbringing in Glasgow and making his debut for St Johnstone, the class of '92 and his recovery from a brain haemorrhage in 2018. 1’48 - The impact of his brain haemorrhage & return to…
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Jack Wilshere - The Football Interview
In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere. They speak about his earlier years at Arsenal and what made him want to start coaching. Plus his relationship with Mikel Arteta and how Jack's own children are on their footballing journey....
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Man City Q&A with Kieran Maguire & Dale Johnson
Kelly Somers is joined by football finance expert Kieran Maguire and BBC Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson as they answer listener questions following the news that the Premier League confirmed Manchester City were found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League…
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England beat Czech Republic - 5 Live Reaction
Kelly Somers is joined by former England internationals Paul Robinson and Stephen Warnock to react to England’s Nations League win over the Czech Republic, where Anthony Gordon got the opener with Harry Kane getting the second. The guys dissect England’s performance – and discuss how important it...
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Premier League confirm Man City guilty of all charges - 5 Live Reaction
Kelly Somers gets the latest on the huge breaking news story, that the Premier League confirmed that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18. Kelly breaks down a really damning statement from the…
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MNC: Man City's charges verdict & England prepare in Prague
Mark Chapman, Pat Nevin, Joe Hart and Andros Townsend look at the ongoing fallout from Manchester City being found guilty of the majority of Premier League charges against them. Italian football writer James Horncastle discusses the long-term impact the Calciopoli scandal had on the Italian game....
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - The Football Interview
In a special episode of The Football Interview, Julien Laurens speaks to PSG winger and Ballon d'Or contender Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The talk about his upbringing, the impact of his father and moving to Napoli and PSG. Plus, what would it mean to win the Ballon d'Or? You can also watch Julien...
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England lose to World Champions Spain at Wembley - 5 Live reaction
Aaron Paul is joined by Ian Dennis, Matt Upson, Paul Robinson and John Murray as World Champions Spain came from behind to beat England 3-2 at Wembley in the Nations League. Defensive errors cost England and an opportunity missed after Harry Kane hit the crossbar after Jude Bellingham won a…
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Man City guilty of 114 charges - 5 Live Reaction
Mark Chapman presents reaction to the news Manchester City have been found guilty of almost all of the 115 charges of breaching the Premier League's financial rules. He's joined by journalists Dale Johnson, Rory Smith, David Ornstein & Sam Lee to look at the significance of the news, what comes...
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Tuchel & Kane on England v Spain
John Murray and Ian Dennis are at the Tottenham Hotspur Training Ground ahead of England's opening Nations League tie against Spain on Saturday night. They discuss whether Trent Alexander-Arnold might start on Saturday night, then John catches up with England head coach, Thomas Tuchel, who looks...
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TCV: Awkward interviews, Anthony Gordon & barn doors
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball have their weekly commentator catch-up. Ali gets richly rewarded at Bournemouth, Ian gets recognised as a famous footballer and John goes walkabout in Nottingham. Hear from Anthony Gordon ahead of England vs Spain in the UEFA Nations League. And who will...
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The Reign of Spain
Mark Chapman is joined by Guillem Balague and Rafa Benitez to tell the story of how Spain found the formula to keep reproducing success. The panel examines how Spain established that framework, the special relationship with the Barcelona academy and the Basque influence. Jordi Gratacos,...
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MNC: Brentford, Brighton & the silent treatment
Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Nedum Onuoha and Rory Smith. The panel compare Brighton and Brentford, both 3-0 victors over Arsenal and Chelsea respectively and the two models, as it stands which one is best placed to deliver? But what is stopping both clubs reaching the next level?…
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PL Review: Man Utd Struggle & Brighton Sensational
Rick Edwards is joined by former Premier League striker Clinton Morrison and The Telegraph’s Northern Football writer Luke Edwards to sum up the weekend's football. They dissect what was another disappointing game for Manchester United as they narrowly avoided three losses on the bounce at Craven...
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Alexander Isak - The Football Interview
In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Liverpool striker Alexander Isak.They speak about what Andoni Iraola brings to Liverpool, what he needs to score goals and what is deemed as success this season. They look back at his journey into football and what it was…
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TCV: Tuchel talks Trent, Clinton clasps & Gerónimo!
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball catch up on life as football commentators. Hear from Thomas Tuchel after his England squad announcement, Ali’s raffle secret is revealed, and Ian’s ankles get exposed! Will Ian finally win a Clash of the Commentators? And which terms will be added to the...
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Manchester United’s latest nightmare & Sunderland shine in Europe – 5 Live reaction
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff, Clinton Morrison and John Murray react to Manchester United throwing a 2-0 lead away against Brighton to lose 3-2. It means Michael Carrick has just two wins from six games in all competitions so far this season. We hear the thoughts of the United boss who appears live…
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MNC: Manchester derby VAR controversy & Rangers dominate Old Firm
Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Shay Given and Rory Smith. BBC Sport’s Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson joins the team to chat VAR after the controversial decision to allow Erling Haaland’s winning goal for City in the Manchester derby. Away from VAR, why do United struggle to...
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PL Review: Manchester City win controversial derby
Rick Edwards, Luke Edwards and Charlie Austin discuss the latest Premier League weekend. Manchester City edged out Manchester United to stay perfect in the Premier League - but should Erling Haaland's winner have stood? Michael Carrick's side have questions to answer after they struggled against…
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The latest news, insight, analysis and big-name guests from the Premier League, EFL, Scottish, International and European football. Plus, fact-checking football stories with Karel Prince: Lie Detector. Get in touch with us @5liveSport on social media and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews.
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