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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson
by The Athletic
James Richardson and Team Totally are here four times a week throughout the season with all the football news and chat you need - and plenty that you don’t. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Can Chelsea make it three FA Cup final defeats in a row for City?
Jimbo sits down in the studio with Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare, Natalie Gedra with a flying visit from Phil Hay as the FA Cup Final approaches and the title races in England and Scotland go right down to the wire.There’s no blinking from Manchester City who beat Crystal Palace 3-0 to reduce the gap with Arsenal at the top of the Premier League to two points again. The Gunners host already-relegated Burnley on Monday.City have to deal with the small matter of the FA Cup Final against Chelsea before then. Is an improbable domestic treble still on for Pep Guardiola’s men? Or can interim Blues boss Calum McFarlane put a spanner in the works?VAR has certainly put a spanner in the celebration plans for Hearts in Scotland. Celtic awarded a 99th minute penalty to win 3-2 at Motherwell and take the Scottish Premiership title race to a final day showdown between the top two. Can West Ham use last week’s disappointment to get a positive result against Newcastle in their fight for Premier League survival? And Hull will play Southampton in the Championship Playoff Final, or will they? The team chat all things Spygate plus look ahead to all the rest of the weekend’s action.Produced by Charlie Jones & Xavi BirdRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Double screening (03:00)• PART 2: FA Cup Final - Chelsea v Man City (7:00)• PART 3a: Premier League title race (22:00)• PART 3b: Premier League relegation battle (35:00)• PART 4: Scottish Premiership title race (42:00)• PART 5a: Championship Playoff Spygate (52:00)• PART 5b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (1:00:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Barca win La Liga in El Clasico - Mourinho to the rescue for Real?
Jimbo is missing Seb Stafford-Bloor, but the usual gang of James Horncastle, Tom Williams and Pol Ballus still have more than enough to talk about as the football season nears its end on the Continent. Barcelona become the first ever team to win La Liga in El Clasico. Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres score the goals as the Catalonians beat Real Madrid 2-0 to confirm the title, and compound misery on what’s been a disastrous week for Los Blancos. Might Jose Mourinho be the answer to their problems?Desiré Doué was the answer for Champions League finalists PSG as they scored late to beat Brest 1-0 and re-establish a six point gap between themselves and second-placed Lens at the top of Ligue 1. Wouldn’t you know it, they play Lens next - a draw would secure the title for the Parisians.In Germany, it’s a wild fight for survival with three teams at the bottom on the same points. And in Italy, the race for Champions League hots up as Roma leave it VERY late and Milan stumble again. And there’s the Coppa Italia Final between Lazio and Inter coming up. Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird. Part 1: Moments of the week (3:00)Part 2: Barca win La Liga + Mourinho back to Real? (8:00)Part 3: Serie A race for top four hots up (28:00)Part 4a: THREE English teams in European finals (40:00) Part 4b: PSG a point away from Ligue 1 title (42:00) Part 4c: Bundesliga fight for survival (49:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Trossard goal + VAR drama = delight for Arsenal and despair for West Ham
Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Matt Davies-Adams are in the studio reacting to Matchday 36 of the Premier League season.Arsenal are two wins from the title after an incredible finale at West Ham that sees Leandro Trossard score, Callum Wilson equalise but VAR intervene for a foul on David Raya. Is their name on the trophy? And are the Hammers doomed to the drop?Elliot Anderson rescues a point for Forest against his old club Newcastle to keep his current club up. And Bournemouth make it 16 games unbeaten to boost their very real Champions League hopes.There are 2-2 draws for Europa League finalists Aston Villa and Conference League finalists Crystal Palace. Another draw at Anfield amid boos for Liverpool against Chelsea.Plus National League play-off final drama and Saints are caught spying in Middlesbrough.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: That was intense (03:00)• PART 2a: West Ham 0-1 Arsenal (06:00)• PART 2b: Man City 3-0 Brentford (21:00) • PART 3a: Spygate Part Two (31:00)• PART 3b: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Newcastle (36:00)• PART 3c: Burnley 2-2 Aston Villa + Palace 2-2 Everton (41:00)• PART 4a: Goings on in Europe and Scotland (48:00)• PART 4b: Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea (50:00)• PART 4c: Bournemouth in the Champions League? And Bruno player of the year? (57:00)• PART 4d: Brighton 3-0 Wolves (66:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Totally Extra: Cantona - the first Premier League superstar
Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Tom Williams, Duncan Alexander and very special guest Paul Ince, to open up the Totally Almanac on one of the most iconic premier league players ever, Eric Cantona.Born in Marseille, the enigmatic Frenchman was villainized in his home country after various misdemeanours, but thanks to Gérard Houllier was given a second chance in England.He rocked up for a trial at Sheffield Wednesday, eventually joining Leeds, and before long Alex Ferguson couldn't believe his luck when he was offered the chance to sign the prodigious talent.And the rest is history - Man Utd's new no. 7 was the final piece in Ferguson's puzzle, helping them win multiple trophies, including 4 league titles. His flair and his unique approach to the game changed the Premier League forever, and his infamous 'Kung Fu kick' only added to King Eric's cult status.But how would he fare today? And what would he make of football in 2026?Plus Duncan's Cantona themed quiz question.Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Why King Eric? (0.40)• PART 1b: Duncan’s Cantona quiz question (06.15)• PART 2: The Totally Extra Almanac (07.40)• PART 3a: Cantona’s troublesome French beginnings (13.10) • PART 3b: Cantona crosses the channel (19.40)• PART 4a: Fergie’s Cantona gamble pays off (22.30)• PART 4b: Paul Ince on Cantona’s arrival (25.30)• PART 4c: The infamous ‘Kung Fu kick’ (34.40)• PART 4d: Paul Ince’s first hand account (42.05)• PART 5a: What came next (45.20)• PART 5b: The cult return (51.00)• PART 5c: How would he fare today? (58.10) • PART 5d: The answer to Duncan’s quiz question (1.06.20) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Can Arsenal do the Champions League + Premier League double?
Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Jay Harris and Mark Carey to look back on two eventful Champions League semi-finals, and discuss what could be a pivotal weekend of Premier League action. Arsenal will play PSG in the Champions League Final in Budapest at the end of May. The Gunners overcame Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the second leg at the Emirates, winning the tie 2-1 on aggregate. They’ll meet last year’s winners PSG who needed a different kind of performance from last week’s goal-glut to get past Bayern Munich. It finished 1-1 in Bavaria, with the Parisians winning 6-5 on aggregate. Luis Enrique is now looking to become only the second manager in the Champions League era to win the competition two years in a row. Meanwhile, there are only three weekends left in the Premier League season. Manchester City need to beat Brentford to put the pressure on leaders Arsenal, who currently sit five points clear. The Gunners go away to West Ham, who start the weekend in the relegation zone, a point below Spurs who host Leeds on Monday. Produced by Charlie Jones & Xavi Bird RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Arsenal v PSG (03:00)• PART 2a: Bayern 1-1 PSG (8:00) • PART 2b: Arsenal 1-0 Atletico (25:00)• PART 3: Premier League title race + relegation battle (35:00)• PART 4a: Hearts 2-1 Rangers (53:00)• PART 4b: Rest of the Premier League (56:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Who’s going through to the Champions League Final + Inter win Scudetto
Jimbo and the usual team of James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Pol Ballus and Seb Stafford-Bloor sit down to discuss all things European football and look ahead to those all-important Champions League semi-final second legs. Inter are Italian Champions once again. A 2-0 win over Parma confirms the Serie A title with three games to go. Second-placed Napoli are now 12 points adrift after a 0-0 draw at Como. In Spain, Barcelona now only need one point to confirm the La Liga title and, as fate would have it, their next game is Real Madrid! If Barca avoid defeat, it would be the first time a team has won the title in El Clasico. Elsewhere, Atletico make 11 changes in preparation for their second leg against Arsenal, but still win 2-0 in Valencia. Both PSG and Bayern drop domestic points in between their second leg. Bayern have already won the title, but PSG’s nearest rivals Lens can only draw 1-1 with Nice so it’s as you were in the race for Ligue 1. Will we get another nine-goal thriller in Munich on Wednesday? Will we get goals in North London on Tuesday? All this plus Moments of the Week and Arsenal’s floppy cannon. Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird. Part 1: Moments of the week (3:00)Part 2: Champions League semi-final preview (15:00)Part 3: Inter win Serie A (31:00)Part 4: Barca can win La Liga against Real (47:00)Part 5: PSG and Lens drop points in Ligue 1 title race (1:00:00)Part 6: Schalke are back in the Bundesliga (1:16:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Statement wins for Spurs and Arsenal, as Man United make the Champions League
Jimbo dives deep into the Premier League weekend with Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Seb Stafford-Bloor.Spurs lift themselves out of the relegation zone with a stunning victory at a mutinous Villa Park. This comes after West Ham take a beating at Brentford on SaturdayArsenal go 6 points clear at the top of the table, having played two games more, by thrashing Fulham 3-0 with Viktor Gyokeres hitting top form.Michael Carrick leads Man United back into the Champions League after a ding-dong 3-2 victory over Liverpool.Plus Ipswich return to the Premier League and Wolves fans turn on Rob Edwards.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Tottenham’s win at Villa sees them leapfrog West Ham (03:00)• PART 2: Man United 3-2 Liverpool (31:00) • PART 3a: Ipswich promoted as Championship draws to a close (42:00)• PART 3b: Arsenal 3-0 Fulham (48:00)• PART 3c: Newcastle 3-1 Brighton (53:00)• PART 3d: Wolves 1-1 Sunderland (58:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Totally Extra: Tottenham’s trip to the Champions League final
Jimbo is joined by Dan Kilpatrick, Duncan Alexander and Daniel Storey to discuss Spurs' journey to the 2018-19 Champions League final.The season started with concern after the infamous summer of non-spending with Spurs making zero signings or departures despite Pochettino's remonstrations.What came next was a dizzying run of improbable European wins, late comebacks, Lucas Moura hat-tricks and an unforgettable campaign resulting in a Champions League final against Liverpool in Madrid.It wasn't to be in the final and 7 years on with Spurs now on the brink of relegation into the Championship, was this the moment it all began to unravel?Plus Duncan's away-goals related quiz question.Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Hello’s and Duncan’s quiz question (0:40)• PART 2a: The Totally Extra Almanac (3:40)• PART 2b: Spurs ‘no signing summer’ and buildup to the 18-19 campaign (6:20)• PART 2c: The Champions League ‘group of death’ (13:40)• PART 2d: The quarter final against Man City (20:10)• PART 3a: The semi’s against Ajax (32:10)• PART 4a: The final in Madrid (49:00)• PART 4b: The aftermath (54:00)• PART 4c: The answer to the quiz question (1:03:50) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Advantage Arsenal against Atleti? Was PSG Bayern too good? Can Spurs catch the Hammers?
Jimbo is back on duty alongside Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Jack Lang to discuss Act One of the Champions League semi-finals and look ahead to this week’s Premier League action. PSG and Bayern produce a modern-day classic at the Parc des Princes, with the Parisians coming out 5-4 winners and setting up a mouth-watering second leg. Is this tie the REAL final? Meanwhile, it’s penalty drama at the Metropolitano as Arsenal draw 1-1 with Atletico Madrid. Should the Gunners have had the chance to make it 2-1 late on in the game? They host Fulham this weekend in the Premier League, with title rivals Manchester City having to wait until Monday to go to Everton. Can Roberto De Zerbi build on his first Spurs win when they take on Aston Villa? Their relegation rivals West Ham are at Brentford. Where now for Burnley after they sack Scott Parker? Is Manchester United against Liverpool the fifth most interesting game of the weekend? And of course there’s the all-important draw for the Inter Totally Cup. Produced by Charlie Jones & Xavi Bird RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: How many is too many goals? (3:00)• PART 2: PSG 5-4 Bayern Munich (11:00)• PART 3: Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal (25:00)• PART 4a: Premier League title race (39:00)• PART 4b: Relegation battle (49:00)• PART 5: Championship final day + Inter Totally draw (58:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Champions League semi-finals are here and a refereeing scandal in Italy
Jimbo is joined by the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Pol Ballus and Seb Stafford-Bloor to look ahead to the Champions League semi-finals and discuss the latest football news from around the continent.It's down the last 4 in Europe's premier competition with PSG V Bayern the pick of the semi's on Tuesday, before Arsenal travel to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.Italian football is in meltdown as a refereeing scandal overshadows the weekend when Inter were hoping to seal the Serie A title. This comes 20 years on from the Calciopoli scandal and just a few weeks after the national side's failure to reach the World Cup.In Spain, Real Madrid drop points again and will be hoping to avoid handing the champions-elect Barca the title in the upcoming Clásico. In Germany, Bayern have the title wrapped up and are going for a treble, while across the border in France, PSG look to have seen off Lens and are now 6 points clear at the top.Plus Moment of the week and Tom's marathon weekend.Produced by Lucy Oliva and Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the week (0.40)• PART 2: Champions League preview (12.50)• PART 3: Serie A with James (26.30)• PART 4: La Liga with Pol (44.15)• PART 5: Bundesliga with Seb (50.55)• PART 6: Ligue 1 with Tom (57.05) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Chelsea book FA Cup final with City, as Arsenal + Spurs both win!
Matt Davies-Adams welcomes Daniel Storey, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Colin Millar into the pod to talk FA Cup and Premier League action.Calum McFarlane’s Chelsea see off Leeds 1-0 in the Sunday semi-final. Are they standing between Man City and a domestic treble?Arsenal go back 3 points clear at the top of the Premier League after a narrow and nervy win over Newcastle. Was it a performance that posed more questions than answers?It was a huge weekend at the bottom with victories galore. Spurs won for the first time in 2026, but West Ham beat Everton in stoppage time. And Nottingham Forest ran riot at Sunderland, winning 5-0 on Friday.Plus Daniel witnessed the incredible finale in the National League as York City won promotion to the Football League at Rochdale’s expense.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: York promoted in incredible National League finale (02:00)• PART 2a: Chelsea 1-0 Leeds (09:00)• PART 2b: Man City 2-1 Southampton (16:30) • PART 3: Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle (26:00)• PART 4a: West Ham 2-1 Everton (37:00)• PART 4b: Wolves 0-1 Spurs (44:00)• PART 4c: Sunderland 0-5 Nottingham Forest (50:00)• PART 4d: Liverpool 3-1 Crystal Palace (58:00)• PART 4e: Fulham 1-0 Aston Villa and the race for 6th (61:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Chelsea sack Rosenior ahead of Leeds semi… and will goal difference decide the title?
Matt Davies-Adams is in the chair alongside Duncan Alexander, Benji Lanyado and Jay Harris as Chelsea say goodbye to another manager and Manchester City go top. Liam Rosenior is OUT at Chelsea after overseeing their worst run of form since 1912. Calum McFarlane takes interim charge for the rest of the campaign. Can he oversee a win against Leeds in the FA Cup this Sunday? Much better news for Manchester City, who have moved top of the Premier League for the first time since the opening weekend. A 1-0 win at Burnley relegates the Clarets and sends Pep Guardiola’s men above Arsenal on goals scored. Will they still be there at the end of May? They take on Southampton in the other semi-final this weekend. Plus, the team look ahead to the rest of the weekend’s action. Can the Gunners move back ahead of City with a win against Newcastle? Will relegated Wolves drag Spurs down with them? And with Leicester marking the ten-year anniversary of winning the Premier League by being relegated to League One, we ask what other unthinkable things might be happening in the world of football in a decade’s time. Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: What will football look like in 10 years? (2 mins)• PART 2: Chelsea sack Rosenior (6 mins)• PART 3a: Chelsea v Leeds (19 mins)• PART 3b: Man City v Southampton (27 mins)• PART 4a: Arsenal v Newcastle (42 mins)• PART 4b: Wolves v Tottenham (50 mins)• PART 4c: West Ham v Everton (56 mins)• PART 4d: Rest of the Premier League (61 mins) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bayern win Bundesliga, Sociedad win Copa Del Rey + is the title race back on in France?
Jimbo and the usual team of Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams are back to discuss what’s been going on in the continent. Bayern Munich are German champions for a 35th time. A 4-2 win over Stuttgart secures the title after second-placed Dortmund lose 2-1 to Hoffenheim. Is this the first of an incredible treble for Vincent Kompany’s men this season? In Spain, it’s a first Real Sociedad trophy in front of fans for 38 years as they beat Atletico Madrid on a penalty shootout to win the Copa Del Rey. Delight for the White and Blues, but how might this impact Atleti ahead of their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal? And what’s been the fallout at Real Madrid and Barca after they were dumped out? The Ligue 1 title race could be back on after PSG lose 2-1 to Lyon. Second-placed Lens beat Toulouse 3-2 to close the gap to just one point. And in Italy, Inter go 12 points clear with five games to go: a 3-0 win over Cagliari means the Serie A title looks like a formality for the league leaders. Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird. RUNNING ORDER: PART 1: Moments of the week (3 mins)PART 2: Real Sociedad win Copa Del Rey (12 mins)PART 3A: Bayern win the Bundesliga (30 mins)PART 3B: Ligue 1 review – PSG stutter in the title race (34 mins)PART 4: Serie A review – Inter go 12 points clear (46 mins)PART 5: Bundesliga review – The race for top four hots up (62 mins) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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City edge colossal clash with Arsenal as last-gasp Liverpool win the derby
Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Liam Twomey onto the pod after the top two tussle lives up to the hype.Erling Haaland scores the winner at the Etihad to bring Man City to within 3 points of Arsenal with a game in hand. Is Pep heading towards a 5th title in 6 seasons?Is the race for the top 5 over? Liverpool win the first ever Hill Dickinson Merseyside derby with a 100th minute goal from Virgil Van Dijk. And Chelsea make it 4 defeats in a row without scoring as they lose 1-0 to Man United.It’s another pivotal weekend at the bottom of the table with Spurs seconds away from their first win of 2026 before Brighton equalise. Which allows Leeds and Forest to move further clear of the drop zone. Matt Davies-Adams tells us about the magnificence of Morgan Gibbs-White.Plus a seven-goal thriller between Villa and Sunderland and another defeat for Newcastle.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: One of the best days in PL history? (00:30)• PART 1b: Man City 2-1 Arsenal (08:00)• PART 2a: Everton 1-2 Liverpool (28:00) • PART 2b: Aston Villa 4-3 Sunderland (33:00)• PART 2c: Nottingham Forest 4-1 Burnley with Matt Davies-Adams (37:00)• PART 3a: Coventry back in the Premier League (44:00)• PART 3b: Spurs 2-2 Brighton (47:00)• PART 3c: Leeds 3-0 Wolves (54:00)• PART 3d: Chelsea 0-1 Man United (56:00)• PART 3e: Brentford 0-0 Fulham (61:00)• PART 3f: Newcastle 1-2 Bournemouth (63:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gigi Buffon meets Jimbo and Horncastle (in Italian)
To watch this interview with English subtitles, visit our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/tJ-SrWspVpU Jimbo and James Horncastle welcome World Cup winner and the record appearance maker in Serie A and for the Azzurri, the one and only Gianluigi Buffon.We discuss Gigi’s new memoir Saved and his recollections of his extraordinary 28-year career. From debuting with Parma at 17, to silverware galore at Juventus and glory in Germany with Italy.Saved by Gianluigi Buffon - https://linktr.ee/GBuffon Produced by Charlie Jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Will Man City v Arsenal live up to the hype? Like Bayern v Real?!
Jimbo sits down with Duncan Alexander, Mark Carey and JJ Bull to discuss a bonkers night of Champions League football in Munich, and a not-so-bonkers evening in North London. Both Arsenal and Bayern are through to the semi-finals of the Champions League. The Bavarians playing out a 4-3 thriller with Real Madrid, winning the tie 6-4 on aggregate to set up a semi-final against PSG. Will that tie be the real final? It’s not a thrill-fest for Arsenal, but a 0-0 draw with Sporting CP means they’re through 1-0 on aggregate. Get ready for Arteta v Simeone! The Gunners will play Atletico Madrid in two weeks. Next for them is Manchester City in the Premier League. Will Pep Guardiola’s side be licking their lips at this one? Will Roberto De Zerbi get his first Spurs win against his old club Brighton? Plus, there’s the small matter of Chelsea v Man Utd AND the first ever Merseyside derby at the Hill Dickinson between Everton and Liverpool. Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Run through of results (3 mins)• PART 2: Bayern 4-3 Real Madrid (9 mins)• PART 3: Arsenal 0-0 Sporting (32 mins)• PART 4a: Premier League fixtures (46 mins)• PART 4b: Man City v Arsenal (48 mins)• PART 4c: Everton v Liverpool & Chelsea v Man Utd (55 mins)• PART 5: Relegation battle (59 mins) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Where are Liverpool going and where is Iraola going?
Jimbo is joined by Charlie Eccleshare, Colin Millar & Liam Tharme in the Totally studios to discuss Tuesday night's Champions League quarter-finals.No remontée at Anfield for Liverpool who lose 2-0 to PSG courtesy of two Dembele goals to make it 4-0 on aggregate and book their place in the semis. What next for Liverpool and Slot?In Madrid, Barca run Atleti close winning 2-1 on the night but losing 3-2 on aggregate meaning Simeone's side are through and will face Arsenal or Sporting in the last 4.Plus a historic win at Old Trafford for Leeds and where is Iraola off to?Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Totally Pickleball Show (0.40)• PART 1b: Liverpool 0-2 PSG (08.50)• PART 2: Atleti 1-2 Barca (24.20)• PART 3a: Man Utd 1-2 Leeds (33.20)• PART 3b: Iraola is off (44.10) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Can Barca stage a remontada and will Bayern finish off Real?
Jimbo is once again alongside Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams to discuss all things European football. Barcelona beat local rivals Espanyol 4-1 to go nine points clear at the top of La Liga after Real Madrid stumble to a 1-1 draw with Girona. How might all this affect this week’s Champions League Quarter Final second legs? There’s no game to impact PSG, as they’re given the weekend off in France to focus on beating Liverpool. No such let-off for Monaco, who are hammered 4-1 by PSG’s neighbours Paris FC. In Germany, Bayern set a single-season scoring record with an emphatic 5-0 win at St Pauli, and Union Berlin's Marie-Louise Eta becomes the first woman to manage a Bundesliga side. And in Italy, it’s goals galore between Como and Inter, with the league leaders winning 4-3 to stretch their lead over second placed Napoli to nine points. Plus, there’s a public clash between Claudio Ranieri and Gian Piero Gasperini. Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird. RUNNING ORDER: PART 1: Moments of the week (2:45)PART 2: La Liga review – Barca go nine clear (14:45)PART 3: Ligue 1 review – Will PSG be too good for Liverpool? (34:20)PART 4: Bundesliga review – Marie-Louise Eta manages Union (51:25)PART 5: Serie A review – Chaos in Como (1:00:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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City take advantage of Arsenal stumble as Spurs slip into the drop zone
Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Matt Davies-Adams are in the studio after another pivotal Premier League weekend.Man City close the gap to 6 points in the title race, with a game in hand, after an impressive 3-0 victory at Stamford Bridge. Are Pep’s players motoring towards a domestic treble?City host leaders Arsenal next Sunday, who suffer a shock home defeat to Bournemouth, their 3rd loss in 4 matches. Are they buckling under the pressure of chasing a first title in 22 years?It’s a miserable weekend in North London with Spurs losing at Sunderland in Roberto De Zerbi’s first game in charge. Winless in 14, in the relegation zone, with Cristian Romero coming off injured in tears.West Ham move out of the bottom three with their 4-0 thumping of Wolves while Forest come from behind to claim a point against Villa.And the race for Europe is wide open with 4 points separating 6th from 12th in the table! How much pressure is Eddie Howe under at Newcastle?Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Title race thoughts and who’s going down? (01:30)• PART 2: Chelsea 0-3 Man City (08:30) • PART 3: Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth (24:00)• PART 4a: Sunderland 1-0 Spurs with Jack Pitt-Brooke (35:00)• PART 4b: West Ham 4-0 Wolves (41:00)• PART 4c: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Aston Villa (45:00)• PART 4d: Crystal Palace 2-1 Newcastle (48:00)• PART 5a: Wilshere wins at Wembley (53:00)• PART 5b: Saturday’s action (56:00)• PART 5c: Who is player of the year? (63:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Liverpool outclassed by PSG, Pep v Rosenior + the dawn of De Zerbi
Jimbo welcomes Charlie Eccleshare, Mark Carey and Dan Kilpatrick into the studio to reflect on Wednesday night's Champions League Quarter Final action, as well as look ahead to the return of the Premier League. Paris Saint-Germain comfortably dispatch Liverpool 2-0 in the first leg in France, but will they rue their missed chances next week at Anfield? Or will it just be more of the same from Arne Slot’s side, who failed to muster a shot on target last night? Meanwhile in Barcelona, red card drama means it’s a first ever victory for Diego Simeone at the Camp Nou, and a first for Atletico Madrid in 20 years. Their delight is Barca’s fury as Hansi Flick lets rip on the officials. Plus the Premier League is back and Roberto De Zerbi’s first game at Spurs comes with it. Man City travel to Stamford Bridge while Arsenal host draw specialists Bournemouth. Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird. • PART 1: Rundown of the results (2:40)• PART 2: PSG 2-0 Liverpool (8:30)• PART 3: Barcelona 0-2 Atletico (25:00)• PART 4: De Zerbi at Spurs & relegation battle (40:00)• PART 5a: Chelsea v Man City & title race (49:00)• PART 5b: Premier League preview (58:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bayern make a statement in Madrid as Arsenal get back to winning ways
Jimbo is joined by Art De Roché, Liam Twomey and Daniel Storey to discuss Tuesday night's Champions League action.Bayern beat Real Madrid 2-1 in an end to end encounter at the Bernabéu. It could have been more for Bayern and yet Mbappe could have got a hat-trick too, with both teams racking up 20 shots each. Are Bayern the team to beat? Is Harry Kane the best in the world?Meanwhile in Lisbon, Arsenal fought hard against an impressive Sporting Clube to earn a revitalising away win in the Estádio José Alvalade, via a stoppage time goal made by two substitutes Martinelli and Havertz. How big a difference did David Raya make?Plus an EFL roundup, Ramsey retires, Mudryk trains and a tribute to Mircea Lucescu.Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.• PART 1: Rundown of the results (0.40)• PART 2: Real Madrid 1-2 Bayern (3.45)• PART 3a: Sporting 0-1 Arsenal (20.20)• PART 3b: Ramsey retires & where’s Mudryk? (27.40)• PART 4a: A tribute to Mircea Lucescu (40.15)• PART 4b: EFL roundup (41.30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Champions League quarters are here + is Yamal the best in the world?
The Euro Show is back with Jimbo joined by the usual team of Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams to discuss what’s going on in the continent. A stoppage time winner for Mallorca against Real Madrid means Barcelona are seven points clear at the top of La Liga, after they came from behind to win 2-1 at Atletico. In Italy, there’s a statement win at the top for Inter as they beat Roma 5-2 and further reaction to the Azzurri failing to qualify for a third World Cup in a row. PSG’s lead at the top of Ligue 1 stretches to four points after Lens lose 3-0 in Lille. And in Germany, Bayern Munich also grab a late winner and there’s a nine-goal thriller between Leverkusen and Wolfsburg. Plus the team look ahead to some mouth-watering Champions League Quarter Finals this week. Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird. RUNNING ORDER:PART 1: Moments of the week (7mins)PART 2: La Liga review – Mallorca topple Real + Barca beat Atleti (20 mins)PART 3: Ligue 1 review – PSG go four clear (43 mins)PART 4: Serie A review – Azzurri misery + Inter’s big win (1:00:00)PART 5: Bundesliga review – Bayern win + Wolfsburg woe (1:17:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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978
Arsenal stunned by Saints as Liverpool get stuffed by City
Jimbo, Daniel Storey and Tom Williams reflect on a captivating FA Cup quarter-final weekend.It’s back-to-back defeats for Arsenal, overcome by a sensational Southampton from the Championship on Saturday. With their trophy hopes halved in the last two matches, is this the start of a dramatic collapse for the Gunners?Can the same question be asked of Liverpool, who are thrashed 4-0 by Man City, with Erling Haaland taking home the match ball? The pressure piling on Arne Slot ahead of the Reds’ trip to PSG in the Champions League on Wednesday.West Ham stage an incredible comeback against Leeds but it’s Daniel Farke’s side who progress on penalties to a first FA Cup semi since 1987. Where they will meet Chelsea, who pummel Port Vale 7-0 at Stamford Bridge.It’s also a big weekend in the EFL with Millwall moving into the automatic promotion places in the Championship. What would the Lions bring to the Premier League? Nick Hart from the Achtung Millwall podcast can tell us.Produced by Charlie Jones RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: West Ham 2-2 Leeds - Leeds win on pens (01:30)• PART 2: Southampton 2-1 Arsenal (11:30) • PART 3a: Man City 4-0 Liverpool (28:00)• PART 3b: Chelsea win 7-0 but let’s talk Enzo (39:00)• PART 4a: Coventry on the verge of promotion (47:00)• PART 4b: Could Millwall go up with Nick Hart? (49:00)• PART 4c: Roy’s return at Bristol City (54:00)• PART 4d: Lincoln almost up to the Championship (56:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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977
Totally Extra: Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle, 30 years on
Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and George Caulkin to open up the Totally Extra almanac to exactly 30 years ago, on the Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle page.The Magpies were the great entertainers with the exuberant Kevin Keegan at the helm and much of the country pulling for them to take the title. Their title challengers Man Utd had famously been told by Alan Hansen they couldn't win anything with kids.With Fergie's fledglings finding form, a wobbling Newcastle went to Anfield and vowed to play the only way they knew how, to attack; the likes of Beardsley, Ginola, Asprilla and Ferdinand up against Fowler, Collymore, Barnes and McManaman.What ensued is still for many the greatest ever Premier League game. What made it so special? And how different might have football been if Newcastle had won it in 1996?Plus what else happened this week in football history and a brain-teasing quiz question.Produced by Charlie Jones, Lucy Oliva & Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Why this game was so special (0.40)• PART 1b: A 4-3 related quiz question (06.20)• PART 2a: The Totally Extra Almanac (08.10)• PART 2b: The Premiership in 1996 (11.10)• PART 3: Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle (32.51)• PART 4: The run in and the rant (55.01)• PART 5a: What cost Toon the title? (1.03.00)• PART 5b: This game's legacy (1.07.30)• PART 5c: The answer to the quiz question (1.17.15) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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976
Italy’s heartbreak, Potter’s redemption - and City v Liverpool in the FA Cup
Jimbo is back in the chair and joined by Duncan Alexander, Adrian Clarke, Natalie Gedra, with special guest Frida Fagerlund as the final six teams to play at this year’s World Cup are confirmed.It’s disaster yet again for Italy after penalty heartbreak in Bosnia & Herzegovina. The Azzurri become the first ever former winners to miss three World Cups in a row. Where do they go from here?There’s shootout joy for Czech Republic though who beat Denmark, Sweden see off Poland and Turkey are heading to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years after winning in Kosovo.DR Congo and Iraq are also through to the group stages, and there’s another disappointing performance from England at Wembley.Plus, it’s FA Cup Quarter Final weekend with Man City hosting Liverpool as domestic football returns.RUNNING ORDER:Part 1: World Cup Qualifying results (2:45)Part 2A: Bosnian bliss and Italian misery (7:00)Part 2B: Czech ecstasy and Turkish delight (18:30)Part 3A: Potter's wizardry for Sweden (27:50)Part 3B: DR Congo & Iraq (35:00)Part 4A: England v Japan (42:20)Part 4B: USA & Brazil (51:30)Part 5A: De Zerbi at Spurs (58:00)Part 5B: FA Cup preview (1:01:30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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975
Is De Zerbi Spurs' saviour? Can Italy end their World Cup curse?
Matt Davies-Adams takes the hotseat alongside Daniel Storey, Tom Williams, Duncan Alexander, Felipe Cardenas and Dan Kilpatrick as Tottenham say goodbye to another manager. Igor Tudor is shown the door by Spurs after just seven games in charge. The club are pushing to make former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi his replacement, but is he what they need right now? Boos at Wembley for Ben White who scores, then gives away a penalty in England’s 1-1 friendly draw with Uruguay. And who will take the last six places at this year’s World Cup? The final qualifying playoff games take place on Tuesday. Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Tudor leaves Spurs (4:45)• PART 2A: England 1-1 Uruguay (26:30)• PART 2B: France 3-1 Colombia (36:30)• PART 3: USA 2-5 Belgium (43:30)• PART 4: World Cup playoff preview (49:30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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974
Totally Extra: When Leicester were kings of England
Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Rob Tanner and Jordan Halford to open up the Totally Extra Almanac in 2016 and celebrate Leicester's historic Premier League title, 10 years on. From the sacking of Pearson and battling relegation to Richard III, Ranieri, pizzas and Bocelli - the Leicester title story had it all.Underpinning Leicester's success was excellent investment with Vardy, Mahrez and Kante costing less than 8 million pounds and the squad barely getting injuries, meaning Ranieri could play the same eleven in most games.Even still, the odds were stacked against them with the bookies making them 5000-1 before the season started. So just how did they do it? And could anyone ever do it again?Plus 'On This Day' and Duncan's quiz question.Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Duncan’s quiz question (3.15)• PART 1b: The Totally Extra Almanac (4.20)• PART 2a: What came before: relegation scrap + King Richard III (08.47)• PART 2b: The sextape, sackings + Ranieri appointment (14.10)• PART 3: The famous 15-16 season (28.15)• PART 4a: How the title was won + Battle of the Bridge (41.50)• PART 4b: What happened next? (54.25) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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973
Italy’s World Cup dream still alive but it’s Home Nations heartbreak
Jimbo has a stellar cast of James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Colin Millar and Matt Davies-Adams to react to the World Cup play-off semi-finals.It’s a heartbreaking night for the home nations with Wales and the Republic of Ireland eliminated on penalties. And a brave young Northern Ireland side are beaten 2-0 in Bergamo by Italy. Are the Azzurri finally set to qualify for another World Cup?Jack Lang’s in Mexico to tell us about the inter-confederation play-offs, where he watched Jamaica edge past New Caledonia to set up a final against DR Congo.And the big domestic news is that Mo Salah will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season. Should we all be a bit more moved?Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi BirdRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: World Cup round-up - that Guler pass (01.00)• PART 2a: Path A - Wales out, Italy through (06.00) • PART 2b: Republic of Ireland knocked out on penalties (30.00)• PART 2c: The rest of UEFA qualifying (35.00)• PART 3: New Caledonia 0-1 Jamaica with Jack Lang (41.00)• PART 4: Salah leaving Liverpool (48.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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972
Real win the derby and can Italy finally qualify for a World Cup again?
Jimbo reconvenes with Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams to once again discuss all things European Football.Vinicius Jr is the matchwinner as ten-man Real Madrid beat Atletico 3-2 at the Bernabeu, but Barcelona are still the team to beat after a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano keeps them four points clear.In Italy, Inter’s stuttering form continues with a 1-1 draw at Fiorentina. They still have a six point lead at the top despite Milan’s 3-2 win over Torino. Attention now turns to whether the Azzurri can get past Northern Ireland in their World Cup play-off semi-final on Thursday.Both Paris Saint-Germain and Lens have big wins in Ligue 1, while in Germany, there's a new Sporting Director at Dortmund.Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird.RUNNING ORDER:PART 1: Moments of the week (10:30)PART 2: La Liga review - Real win the derby (19:00)PART 3: Serie A review - Inter continue to stutter (35:00)PART 4: Ligue 1 review - Thumping wins for the top two (1:00:00)PART 5: Bundesliga review - Kehl leaves Dortmund (1:13:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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971
City cruise past Arsenal at Wembley as Forest win big at Spurs
Jimbo has Tim Spiers, Jay Harris and Luis Miguel Echegaray for company as the first silverware of the season in England is handed out.It’s Manchester City who claim the Carabao Cup thanks to a brace from Nico O’Reilly. What happened to league leaders Arsenal? And did Mikel Arteta make a mistake by starting Kepa?It was a cup final atmosphere elsewhere in North London but it was Forest who took home a massive 3 points at Spurs in the battle to survive. Are Tottenham doomed?The only positive for Spurs is that West Ham also lost and stay below them in the relegation zone. Villa the big winners in the Champions League race this weekend.That’s because Liverpool lost at Brighton and Chelsea were taken apart by Everton. Are the Blues set to miss out on Champions League football? What will that mean for Liam Rosenior? And could it be David Moyes managing in Europe’s premier club competition next season?Produced by Charlie Jones and Lucy OlivaRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Man City beat Arsenal in League Cup final (02.30)• PART 2a: Spurs 0-3 Nottingham Forest (20.00) • PART 2b: Aston Villa 2-0 West Ham (32.00)• PART 3a: Newcastle 1-2 Sunderland (38.00)• PART 3b: Everton 3-0 Chelsea (46.00)• PART 3c: Brighton 2-1 Liverpool (54.00)• PART 3d: Bournemouth 2-2 Man United (59.00)• PART 3e: Fulham 3-1 Burnley (61.00)• PART 3f: Leeds 0-0 Sunderland (64.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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970
Newcastle blitzed by Barca as Arsenal + Man City do battle at Wembley
Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Mark Carey into the studio to discuss another busy night of Champions League football and look ahead to the first domestic trophy of the season.Newcastle are dismantled by Barcelona in the second half at Camp Nou, conceding four goals to lose 7-2 on the night and 8-3 on aggregate. That sets up an all-Spanish quarter final against Atletico Madrid, who knocked out Spurs despite a spirited 3-2 win from Igor Tudor’s men on the night. Liverpool produced a second half blitz of their own as they blew away Galatasaray 4-1 on aggregate. They’ll play PSG next. Real Madrid will meet Bayern after the Bavarians completed a 10-2 aggregate win over Atalanta. Plus League Cup Final predictions as Arsenal meet Manchester City at Wembley on Sunday, and a look ahead to potentially pivotal weekend at the bottom of the Premier League. Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird.RUNNING ORDER:PART 1A: Champions League results (2:45)PART 1B: Tottenham 3-2 Atletico Madrid (11:00)PART 2A: Barcelona 7-2 Newcastle (21:15)PART 2B: Liverpool 4-0 Galatasaray (30:20)PART 2C: Bayern 4-1 Atalanta (35:40)PART 3A: League Cup Final preview (46:35)PART 3B: Premier League fixtures (55:45) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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969
Chelsea humbled, City swept aside but Eze blasts Arsenal through
Jimbo is joined by Charlie Eccleshare, Liam Twomey and Jay Harris to discuss last night's Champions League action.Eze and Rice open up Leverkusen's stoic defence to earn a quarter final with Sporting Club de Portugal. That after Sporting completed a miraculous comeback against Bodo, winning 3-0 to make it 3-3 on aggregate, before scoring two in extra time to turn the tie around.City and Chelsea's comebacks didn't go so well as PSG beat Rosenior's side 3-0 and City lost 2-1 to Real Madrid in Manchester after Bernardo Silva was sent off for a handball on the linePlus the remarkable CAF appeal board ruling to overturn Senegal's AFCON title & Brentford vs Wolves.Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Rundown of the results (0.40)• PART 2a: City 1-2 Madrid (05.12)• PART 2b: Chelsea 0-3 PSG (11.05)• PART 3a: Chelsea’s PL fine (22.25) • PART 3b: Arsenal 2-0 Leverkusen (28.45)• PART 3c: Sporting 5-0 Bodo (34.15)• PART 4a: AFCON title overturned (37.55)• PART 4b: Some Calcio updates (44.00)• PART 4c: Brentford 2-2 Wolves (46.37) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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968
Will the Premier League strike back in the Champions League? Plus THAT Guler goal
Jimbo is joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams to look back on the weekend’s European action, as well as discuss those crucial Last 16 second legs in the Champions League.Real Madrid go into their return trip to Manchester City having beaten Elche 4-1, with Arda Guler scoring from inside his own half, but Barcelona are still four points clear after a Raphinha hat-trick helps them beat Sevilla 5-2.In Italy, Atalanta put their horror show against Bayern behind them to draw 1-1 with leaders Inter, but Milan fail to make the most of it and lose 1-0 to Lazio. It’s advantage Paris Saint-Germain in the Ligue 1 title race, despite them not even playing, as Lens lose 2-1 at Lorient.And in Germany, Bayern drop points for only the fifth time this season after drawing 1-1 with Leverkusen.Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird.RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1: Moment of the week (7:00)• PART 2: La Liga review - Guler from inside his own half (21:00)• PART 3: Serie A review - Both Milan and Inter drop points (36:00)• PART 4: Bundesliga review - Bayern draw with Leverkusen (51:00)• PART 5: Ligue 1 review - Lens slip up in the title race (1:01:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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967
Richarlison rescues Spurs at Anfield as Dowman delivers for Arsenal
Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Tim Spiers and Adrian Clarke for company after what felt like a massive Matchday 30 in the Premier League.Arsenal leave it late to beat Everton but do so with 16-year-old Max Dowman becoming the youngest scorer in Premier League history. Is that an iconic moment that will drive the Gunners towards the title? They’re now 9 points clear of Man City who draw 1-1 at West Ham.Have Tottenham turned the tide in the fight to stay up? A first point under Igor Tudor rescued by Richarlison at Anfield in the 90th minute with Liverpool fans booing their team at the final whistle.Man United power past Aston Villa 3-1 at Old Trafford to establish themselves as frontrunners in the Champions League race. Is Bruno Fernandes about to break the assist record?And Chelsea are on the outside looking in, after losing 1-0 at home to Newcastle, with most of the conversation revolving around the Blues’ pre-match centre circle huddle.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Dowmania (01.30)• PART 2: Liverpool 1-1 Spurs (05.30) • PART 3a: Man United 3-1 Aston Villa (18.00)• PART 3b: Forest 0-0 Fulham (23.00)• PART 3c: Palace 0-0 Leeds (25.00)• PART 4a: Arsenal 2-0 Everton (29.00)• PART 4b: West Ham 1-1 Man City (38.00)• PART 5: Chelsea 0-1 Newcastle - the huddle (46.00)• PART 6: Listener comments + the rest of the weekend’s action (55.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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966
PSG pummel Chelsea as Real rock City - will Pep’s men slip up at West Ham?
James is joined by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Benji Lanyado after another underwhelming night in the Champions League for English sides.Federico Valverde scored a first half hattrick as Real Madrid stunned Manchester City 3-0 in the Bernabéu, while Chelsea imploded in the final 15 minutes to lose 5-2 at PSG. Kai Havertz got Arsenal out of jail against his former club by scoring a controversial 89th minute penalty to salvage a 1-1 draw in Leverkusen. And the Bodo/Glimt fairytale continues with the Norwegian side beating Sporting CP 3-0 in the Arctic Circle. Plus a lookahead to the weekend's Premier League action and find out what the James Garner index is...Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird.PART 1: A bad week for the Premier League? (3mins)PART 2: PSG 5-2 Chelsea (10:30 mins)PART 3: Real Madrid 3-0 Man City (25 mins)PART 4A: Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Arsenal (39 mins)PART 4B: Bodo/Glimt 3-0 Sporting CP (43 mins)PART 5: Premier League Preview (45 mins) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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965
Is time up for Tudor at Tottenham after Kinsky chaos in Madrid?
James is joined by Duncan Alexander, Dan Kilpatrick and Natalie Gedra to discuss Tuesday night's Champions League action.Spurs' capitulation goes nuclear in Madrid with Igor Tudor giving keeper Antonín Kinský his Champions League debut, only for him to concede 3 in 15 minutes and get subbed off, with Spurs going on to lose 5-2 to Atletico. What next for the North London club in freefall?Liverpool also had a difficult night losing 1-0 in a raucous Istanbul and Newcastle came so close to a famous win over Barca, conceding a penalty in the final seconds. Meanwhile Olise shone as Bayern hit 6 at Atalanta.Plus brawls in Brazil and the FA Cup quarter-final draw.Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Rundown of the results (0.40)• PART 2: Atletico 5-2 Spurs (07.25)• PART 3a: Atalanta 1-6 Bayern (21.55)• PART 3b: Newcastle 1-1 Barca (26.45)• PART 3c: Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool (30.20)• PART 4a: West Ham into the FA Cup QFs (34.47)• PART 4b: Brawl in Brazil (39.10) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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964
Champions League last 16 is here & are the title races back on in France and Italy?
Jimbo is joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams to discuss all matters European football.The Champions League last 16 is here with Real Madrid v Man City, Newcastle v Barca, PSG v Chelsea and much more to look forward to.In Italy, Milan kept their title hopes alive with a 1-0 win over Inter as Atalanta get ready to face Bayern. And in France, the title race is back on too as Monaco beat PSG 3-1 on the Riviera and second placed Lens beat Metz 3-0.The relegation battle in Germany is hotting up, while in Spain, Real Madrid & Barca as the gap between the two remains at 4 points.Plus Madonna meets Celta Vigo.Produced by Lucy Oliva and Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the week (4.35)• PART 2: La Liga review - Barca 4 clear (13.10)• PART 3: Serie A review - Milan win the derby (28.45)• PART 4: Ligue 1 review - Monaco beat PSG (45.42)• PART 5: Bundesliga review - Relegation battle hots up (58.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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963
Chelsea survive Wrexham, Sunday shocks + Spurs in crisis
Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Liam Twomey and Colin Millar for company on FA Cup 5th round weekend.The favourites make it through on Saturday with Max Dowman dazzling for Arsenal and Pep Guardiola raging for Man City. The tie of the round sees Chelsea just about fend off Wrexham in a classic at the Racecourse Ground.Sunday was upset central, with League One’s bottom side Port Vale knocking out Premier League Sunderland. And Fulham also succumbed in stoppage time to Championship Southampton. But Leeds overcome Norwich to reach the last eight for the first time since 2003.Tottenham’s relegation worries remain one of the biggest talking points in football. Jay Harris was there to see the defeat to Palace on Thursday. Is Igor Tudor already on borrowed time?Plus ugly scenes at Ibrox as Celtic progress on penalties in the Scottish Cup.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Sunday’s FA Cup action (03.00)• PART 2: Wrexham 2-4 Chelsea (22.00) • PART 3a: Mansfield 1-2 Arsenal (30.00)• PART 3b: Newcastle 1-3 Man City (34.00)• PART 3c: Wolves 1-3 Liverpool (44.00)• PART 4a: Ugly scenes at Ibrox (48.00)• PART 4b: The Spurs crisis with Jay Harris (53.00)• PART 4c: Victory for the Lionesses (64.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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962
Totally Tomori: James Horncastle meets Fikayo in Milan
The Totally Football Show European Edition's James Horncastle heads to Milan to talk to Rossoneri and England defender Fikayo Tomori.Hear more about life at San Siro, the Milan derby atmosphere, the toughest opponents to play against in Serie A and what it's like to share a workplace with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paolo Maldini.You can read James's piece on The Athletic here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7086014/2026/03/06/fikayo-tomori-milan-career-italy-interview/ Or watch the interview on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/PlUM2YXNfwc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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961
Arsenal take control of the title race as Forest & West Ham boost survival hopes
Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Art De Roché into the studio after what felt like a pivotal night in the Premier League.Art was at the Amex to see Arsenal earn a 1-0 win that earned the wrath of Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler. And more importantly took the Gunners 7 points clear of Man City. Pep Guardiola’s side still have a game in hand but threw away the lead twice against Nottingham Forest.How did Forest do it? Mark Carey was watching for us. And with West Ham also winning at Fulham, where does this leave the relegation battle?The race for Champions League football is hotting right up with 3rd to 6th separated by 3 points. That’s after Man United’s dramatic defeat to 10-man Newcastle and Villa’s home humbling by Chelsea.It’s FA Cup 5th round weekend. Wrexham reporter Richard Sutcliffe paints us a picture ahead of their clash with Chelsea at the Racecourse Ground.Plus Fulham, facial hair and Flamengo sacking Filipe Luis.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Farewell Jack’s moustache (01.00)• PART 2: Brighton 0-1 Arsenal (05.00) • PART 3a: Man City 2-2 Forest with Mark Carey (14.30)• PART 3b: Fulham 0-1 West Ham (25.00)• PART 4a: Aston Villa 1-4 Chelsea (35.00)• PART 4b: Newcastle 2-1 Man United (41.30)• PART 5a: Jack with the latest on Luis & Lingard (47.00)• PART 5b: Wrexham v Chelsea preview with Richard Sutcliffe (52.00)• PART 5c: Elsewhere in the FA Cup (57.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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960
Liverpool lose late again at Wolves - could Everton reach the Champions League?
James is joined in the Totally studio by Duncan Alexander, Jay Harris and Tim Spiers to discuss the midweek Premier League action.Wolves shocked the champions Liverpool with Andre scoring a 94th minute winner and Rob Edwards sprinting down the touchline for the second time in 4 days.Both Everton and Sunderland kept their European push going with wins against relegation battlers Burnley and Leeds.And Bournemouth will rue their 13th draw of the season after missing countless chances and being denied a penalty against Brentford.Plus On This Day in 1995.Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Rundown of the scores (3.12)• PART 2a: Wolves 2-1 Liverpool (5.20)• PART 3a: Everton 2-0 Burnley (18.40)• PART 3b: Bournemouth 0-0 Brentford (26.30)• PART 4a: On This Day (33.10)• PART 4b: Leeds 0-1 Sunderland (35.43) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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959
Yamal's first hat-trick, big derby win for Marseille and Bayern go clear
Jimbo is joined by Pol Ballus, James Horncastle, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Tom Williams to discuss the latest football around the continent.In Germany, Bayern leave it late to beat Dortmund and all but end the Bundesliga title race. In Spain, Lamine Yamal's first hat-trick puts pressure on Madrid who are yet to play.Meanwhile, the Olympico derby in France didn't disappoint with Marseille coming back to beat Lyon 3-2 in stoppage time and in the Stadio Olimpico, Juve also fought back to draw 3-3 with Roma.Plus press conference etiquette and some questionable impersonations.Produced by Jesse Howard and Lucy Oliva.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the week (0.40)• PART 2a: Bundesliga review - Bayern go 11 clear (11.50)• PART 3a: Serie A review - Thriller at the Olimpico (25.55)• PART 4a: La Liga review - Yamal’s first hat-trick (42.45)• PART 5a: Ligue 1 review - Marseille comeback in the Olimpico (54.20) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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958
Arsenal overcome Chelsea as Tudor loses his first two at Tottenham
Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Matt Davies-Adams react to another pulsating Premier League weekend.Arsenal edged past Chelsea 2-1 with all the goals in the game coming from corners, responding to a Haaland-less Man City winning at Leeds. A nervy finish at the Emirates, as the Gunners go 5 points clear having played a game more.North London neighbours Tottenham are beaten again under Igor Tudor at Fulham, to make it 10 matches without a win in the Premier League as their relegation fears grow.Apart from Wolves, the bottom six all lose so it’s as you were in the battle at the bottom, even after an incredible seven goal thriller at Turf Moor.Goals galore on Saturday with big wins for Liverpool and Everton. And Man United are up to 3rd in the table after coming from behind against Crystal Palace. Carl Anka tells us more from Old Trafford.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend (01.00)• PART 2a: Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea (05.00) • PART 2b: Leeds 0-1 Man City (19.30)• PART 3a: Fulham 2-1 Spurs (28.00)• PART 3b: Brighton 2-1 Nottingham Forest (36.00)• PART 4a: Man United 2-1 Crystal Palace with Carl Anka (41.00)• PART 4b: Liverpool 5-2 West Ham (47.00)• PART 4c: Wolves 2-0 Aston Villa (51.00)• PART 5a: Rangers 2-2 Celtic (58.00)• PART 5b: Burnley 3-4 Brentford (61.00)• PART 5c: Newcastle 2-3 Everton (65.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Arsenal host Chelsea, Man City head to Leeds + Atalanta make epic comeback
Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Liam Twomey in the studio with him in a week predictably packed with dramatic football.Atalanta stage an incredible comeback against Dortmund in the Champions League. They’re the only Italian team left in the competition after Juve’s incredible comeback falls short.Real Madrid and PSG also progress, with the holders still looking a shadow of last season. Can anyone stop the English clubs?Speaking of the Premier League, leaders Arsenal host a Chelsea side looking to make life difficult for them again. While Haaland heads home to Leeds as Man City try to keep pace in the title race.Elsewhere, it’s a huge game for Igor Tudor as Spurs travel to Fulham. And can West Ham finally win at Anfield?Plus Kyle Walker, apples and Osimhen to Juve?Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Some important news about apples (and the Champions League) (01.00)• PART 2a: Atalanta overcome Dortmund (05.45) • PART 2b: Juventus almost overcome Galatasaray (10.30)• PART 2c: Real Madrid process again (18.00)• PART 2d: PSG squeeze past Monaco (23.00)• PART 3a: Arsenal v Chelsea preview (35.00)• PART 3b: Leeds v Man City preview (42.00)• PART 4a: Man United v Palace and Liverpool v West Ham (46.00)• PART 4d: Fulham v Spurs and Brighton v Forest (48.00)• PART 4c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (52.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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956
Bodø/Glimt breeze past Inter + will Man United finish 3rd?
Jimbo is joined by Mark Carey and Duncan Alexander to discuss the Champions League play-offs.Martin Sleipnes is on the streets of Milan to discuss the latest chapter of Bodø/Glimt's unbelievable Champions League story. The Norwegians beat Inter 2-1 at the San Siro, making it 5-2 on aggregate to book their place in the last 16.Newcastle beat Qarabag 3-2, to make it 9-3 on aggregate and book a tie against either Barca or Chelsea in the last 16, whilst a Sorloth hat-trick helped Atleti to overcome an impressive Brugge side 4-1 and Leverkusen go through after a 0-0 draw against Olympiacos.Plus Man United win again at Everton, with plenty of love for Lammens. How high can Carrick take the Red Devils?Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Roundup of the scores (0.40)• PART 2a: Bodo knock out Inter (3.20)• PART 3a: Newcastle 3-2 Qarabaq (20.20)• PART 3b: Atleti 4-1 Brugge (27.20)• PART 3c: Leverkusen 0-0 Olympiacos (30.50)• PART 4a: Snoop in Swansea (32.53)• PART 4b: Old Firm Derby (34.20)• PART 4c: Man Utd’s run continues (35.40) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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955
Madrid beaten, PSG back top and Inter + Bayern cruising
Jimbo is joined by Pol Ballus, James Horncastle, Tom Williams and Seb Stafford-Bloor for a Totally European extravaganza.The Champions League play-off second legs await with the Italian teams in trouble and Benfica's Prestianni provisionally suspended by UEFA.In Spain, advantage Barca as Real Madrid lost to Osasuna for the first time in 15 years and Hansi Flick's side made it 18 wins in a row at home, seeing off Levante 3-0. All change in France with Monaco coming from behind to beat leaders Lens 3-2 and PSG defeated Metz to go back on top.Inter are running away with it in Serie A as Milan lost to Parma and the Nerazzurri went 10 points clear with a 2-0 win at Lecce. And in Germany, Harry Kane is getting ever closer to beating Lewandowski's goal scoring record in the Bundesliga as Bayern go 8 clear.Plus James' Florentine food adventures.Produced by Lucy Oliva and Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the week (0.40)• PART 2a: Serie A review - Inter 10 points clear (10.18)• PART 3a: La Liga review - Real shocked by Osasuna (25.02) • PART 4a: Bundesliga review - Bayern go 10 points clear (36.34)• PART 5a: Ligue 1 review - PSG back on top (46.45) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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954
Arsenal beat Spurs 4-1 again, as Liverpool break Forest hearts
Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Colin Millar for company after another weekend of pure Premier League drama.Arsenal get back to winning ways with Eberechi Eze returning to haunt Spurs again in the North London derby. Igor Tudor’s new side now sit 4 points above the relegation zone.Liverpool leave it very, very late to win at Forest and subject Vitor Pereira to defeat in his first league match in charge. Which means West Ham’s draw with Bournemouth closes the gap between 17th and 18th to just points.There are currently no points separating 4th, 5th and 6th after Chelsea drop points again at home to Burnley.Matt Woosnam joins us to outline Oliver Glasner’s future at Palace after the toxicity between the fans and the Eagles head coach increases.Plus some hot takes on James Milner becoming the Premier League’s all-time appearance record holder.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Goings on at Gateshead and Wellington (02.00)• PART 2: Spurs 1-4 Arsenal (08.00) • PART 3a: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool (23.00)• PART 3b: Chelsea 1-1 Burnley (27.00)• PART 3c: Aston Villa 1-1 Leeds (31.00)• PART 4a: Oliver Glasner’s future at Palace with Matt Woosnam (37.00)• PART 4b: Sunderland 1-3 Fulham (43.00)• PART 4c: Man City 2-1 Newcastle (46.00)• PART 4d: West Ham 0-0 Bournemouth (51.00)• PART 4e: James Milner breaks PL appearance record (53.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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953
Did Arsenal just lose the title? Will Tudor’s Tottenham take advantage?
Jimbo welcomes Natalie Gedra, Charlie Eccleshare and Mark Carey into the studio after a shocking Wednesday night of action.Arsenal somehow throw away a 2-0 lead to draw with rock-bottom Wolves at Molineux, with the hosts earning just their 10th point of the season. Have the Gunners lost their heads in the title race? And does a North London derby in Igor Tudor’s first game as Spurs manager represent a good or bad game for them at this moment?In the Champions League, Newcastle kill off Qarabag in their first leg in Baku with a 6-1 victory. But it’s Bodo/Glimt who steal the headlines again with another stunning win against a European giant, this time Serie A leaders Inter. Bodo fan Martin Sliepnes has more.The weekend’s Premier League action sees Vitor Pereira kick off his Premier League reign at Forest against Liverpool.Plus why Rayan is the real deal, who is Iago Silva and how did Michael Kayode put his long throw to further use this week?Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Wolves 2-2 Arsenal + NLD preview (03.30)• PART 2: Qarabag 1-6 Newcastle - next stop the Etihad (23.00) • PART 3a: Bodo/Glimt 3-1 Inter with Martin Sliepnes (33.00)• PART 3b: Elsewhere in the Champions League (44.00)• PART 4a: Nottingham Forest v Liverpool + West Ham v Bournemouth (48.00)• PART 4b: Chelsea v Burnley + Aston Villa v Leeds (55.00)• PART 4c: Kayode’s long-throw reveal (60.00)• PART 4d: Iago Silva (62.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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952
Vini wonder goal overshadowed on toxic night in Lisbon
Jimbo is joined by Charlie Eccleshare, Colin Millar, Tom Wiliams and Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss an eventful evening in the Champions League play-offs.In Lisbon, Vini Jr scored a wonder goal and shortly afterwards left the pitch, alleging that Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni racially abused him. We discuss the controversial response from Benfica and Jose Mourinho.On the French Riviera, PSG mounted an impressive comeback to win 3-2 at Monaco having gone 2-0 down inside the opening 18 minutes via a Folarin Balogun brace.And it was a bad night for Italian football with Dortmund beating Atalanta 2-0 in the Signal Iduna + Galatasaray thrashing Juve 5-2 in the early kick off in Istanbul.Plus the FA Cup draw, Coventry on top and Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill becomes Blackburn boss.Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Rundown of the results (2.08)• PART 2a: Benfica 0-1 Real Madrid (2.50) • PART 3: Monaco 2-3 PSG (15.10)• PART 4a: Galatasaray 5-2 Juve (25.00)• PART 4b: Dortmund 2-0 Atalanta (34.00)• PART 5: The FA Cup draw + Michael O'Neill joins Blackburn (42.05) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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951
Champions League play-offs begin, PSG shocked by Rennes + chaos in Derby D'Italia
Jimbo is joined by the Euro crew Tom Williams, James Horncastle, Pol Ballus and Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss the latest from football across the continent.The Champions League play-offs are here: Tuesday night sees Galatasaray vs Juve, Benfica vs Real Madrid, Dortmund vs Atalanta and Monaco vs PSG + Wednesday is Qarabag vs Newcastle, Bodø/Glimt vs Inter, Brugge vs Atléti + Olympiacos vs Leverkusen.All change at the top of Ligue 1 with managerless Rennes beating PSG 3-1, which meant that Lens go top after racking up their biggest ever league win, 5-0 at Paris FC.It was a big weekend in Italy with Inter edging a chaotic Derby D’Italia and Napoli coming back from two Donyell Malen goals to draw 2-2 with Roma. The top 4 all won in Germany and in Spain, TAA is back and got an assist as Real beat Sociedad 4-1 to make it 8 wins in a row.Plus Vermut/Vermouth and Pol's Barca 'sauce'.Produced by Lucy Oliva and Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the week (6.24)• PART 1a: Champions League playoffs (15.20)• PART 2a: Serie A review - Inter win Derby D’Italia (24.25)• PART 3a: La Liga review - Barca battered in the Copa Del Rey (37.03)• PART 4a: Ligue 1 review - Lens go top (49.30)• PART 5a: Bundesliga review - Top 4 all win (1.04.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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