The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and Mark Carey for company in the studio ahead of a bumper Premier League weekend.The Champions League midweek concludes with comfortable wins for Liverpool and Newcastle, plus a dominant but stressful victory for Chelsea. Five of the top eight teams are English heading into next week’s league phase finale. Why are Premier League clubs seemingly finding life in Europe easier?How easy will life for leaders Arsenal be when Michael Carrick’s resurgent Man United head to the Emirates? And who should Mikel Arteta play up front?Elsewhere, depleted Villa head to St James’s Park, it’s Glasner Rosenior at Selhurst Park and will Dr Tottenham turn up at Turf Moor?Plus the loveliest managers, managers that cause injuries, punch-ups and pasta without sauce.Produced by Charlie JonesWe’re asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits by going to theathletic.com/survey26. Three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers too. So whether you’re a long-time listener or a new one, we want your feedback.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: English clubs finding it easier in Europe? (03.00)• PART 2a: Marseille 0-3 Liverpool (06.00) • PART 2b: Newcastle 3-0 PSV (13.00)• PART 2c: Chelsea 1-0 Pafos (17.30)• PART 3: The rest of Champions League Wednesday (24.00)• PART 4a: Looking back to the opening day (34.00)• PART 4b: Arsenal v Man United preview (36.00)• PART 4c: Newcastle v Aston Villa preview (42.00)• PART 4d: Man City v Wolves preview (46.00)• PART 5a: Burnley v Spurs preview (50.00)• PART 5b: Crystal Palace v Chelsea preview (53.00)• PART 5c: Mid-season manager changes causing injuries? (56.00)• PART 5d: The rest of the Premier League weekend (59.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is joined by Jack Lang, Seb Stafford-Bloor and JJ Bull for a midweek Totally Extra to discuss Tuesday night's Champions League games.Norwegian broadcaster Martin Sleipnes drops in to talk about a historic night for Bodø/Glimt who beat Man City 3-1 in the Arctic circle. It could have been more for Glimt who peppered City's goal against a tired-looking defence, as Rodri got sent off for 2 yellows.Arsenal meanwhile continue their perfect Champions League form as they brushed aside Serie A leaders Inter 3-1 at San Siro and Spurs finally gave their home fans something to cheer about as they beat 10-man Dortmund 2-0.Tom Williams joins to discuss PSG's last minute loss to Sporting, plus a roundup of the rest of Tuesday nights games and Brighton v Bournemouth on Monday.Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: JJ Bull's new single (0.40)• PART 1b: Tuesday night’s results rundown (3.00) • PART 2a: Bodo/Glimt 3-1Man City (4.30)• PART 3a: Spurs 2-0 Dortmund (18.10)• PART 3b: Inter 1-3 Arsenal (24.10)• PART 4a: Sporting 2-1 PSG (30.30)• PART 4b: The rest of Tuesday's games (37.55)• PART 4c: Brighton 1-1 Bournemouth (46.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo’s got European football friends Pol Ballús, James Horncastle, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Tom Williams alongside him as the Champions League re-enters the room… We start with those midweek UCL MD7 ties - including the tight battle for a top eight finish with the likes of Tottenham v Dortmund, Marseille v Liverpool and Juventus v Benfica looking finely poised. In Serie A, there were tributes to Fiorentina owner Rocco Commisso - who passed away on Saturday but left a huge legacy in not only Florence but across the Italian sporting landscape. La Viola honoured him by beating Bologna 2-1 on Sunday to move out of the bottom three. Over in La Liga, the gap’s been cut to just one point! That’s after Barcelona’s 11-game winning streak was ended by a 2-1 defeat at Real Sociedad. Real Madrid took advantage, beating Levante 2-0 amid a backdrop of boos, whistles and protests in the Spanish capital… Meanwhile in the Bundesliga, Bayern became the first team in Europe’s top 5 leagues to score 100 goals in all competitions this season as they came from behind to beat Leipzig 5-1 thanks to a second half masterclass from Michael Olise. Plus, what next for Frankfurt after Dino Topmoller was sacked after their latest 3-3 draw? And over in France - Lens are *still* top of the table thanks to a club-record eight straight Ligue 1 wins. PSG stay a point behind after their 3-0 win over Lille - which featured one of the goals of the season from Ousmane Dembele.All that plus pinchos, personalised apps - and poor ratings! Produced by Lucy Oliva.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend - and foodie endeavours (00.45)• PART 2: Champions League MD7 key fixtures (12.45)• PART 3: Serie A review - Farewell to Rocco Commisso (27.30)• PART 4: La Liga review - Suddenly all to play for at the top (45.05)• PART 5: Bundesliga review - Olise’s masterclass and Frankfurt call time on Dino (45.05)• PART 6: Ligue 1 review - Lens just keep winning (48.15)Take part in our audience survey for a chance to win an $/£100 Amazon voucher! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Colin Millar and Luis Miguel Echegaray in position after another dramatic weekend of Premier League action.It’s 4 games without a win for Man City as Michael Carrick’s Man United produce a performance for the ages to win 2-0. How did the Red Devils do it?For the second matchday in a row, Arsenal fail to fully capitalise on City’s slip-up as they draw 0-0 at Forest. Will Mikel Arteta come to regret these missed opportunities in the title race? Perhaps not as Villa also stutter with a 1-0 defeat to Everton.We record the pod as the AFCON final is in progress, not knowing what was about to unfold. A controversial penalty, a walk-off, pitch invasions, a Panenka and eventually a heartbreaking defeat for hosts Morocco against Senegal. Maher Mezahi was there.Billed by some as El Sackico, West Ham are last-minute winners at Tottenham, who lose a third straight game. What next for Thomas Frank?And what next for Oliver Glasner after a remarkable few days where he reveals his plan to leave Palace in the summer, then takes aim at the board for abandoning him and his players. Matt Woosnam has more.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Aston Villa 0-1 Everton (05.00)• PART 1b: Wolves 0-0 Newcastle (13.00) • PART 2a: Man United 2-0 Man City (20.00)• PART 2b: Forest 0-0 Arsenal (33.00)• PART 3a: Glasner takes aim at Eagles board, with Matt Woosnam (38.00)• PART 3b: Spurs 1-2 West Ham (48.00)• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (55.00)• PART 5: Senegal win AFCON with Maher Mezahi (62.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Tom Williams and Musa Okwonga as they open up the Totally Almanac in the 90's to celebrate George Weah."The life of this guy is a film" said his mentor Arsene Wenger; from a Shanty town in Monrovia to becoming the first and only African Ballon d'Or winner and eventually becoming the president of Liberia.King George first won the hearts of Monaco and PSG fans with his dazzling runs and infectious personality before moving to Milan and winning two Serie A titles and scoring countless unforgettable goals. But was his pitch-long run & finish against Verona the goal of the decade?Plus your questions and a fiendish Weah themed quiz question set by Duncan Alexander.Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Why Weah? (0.40)• PART 2a: Duncan’s quiz question (08.35) • PART 2b: The Totally Extra Almanac (09.35)• PART 3a: Weah’s time in France (14.50)• PART 3b: King George in Milan (22.30)• PART 4a: Your questions on Weah (38.40)• PART 5a: Weah’s time in England (54.00)• PART 5b: The quiz question answer (1h06) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Tom Williams, Benji Lanyado and Art De Roché into the studio to dissect the League Cup semi's and look ahead to a big weekend of football.Defeat for Liam Rosenior in his first home game in charge of Chelsea but Chelsea aren't out of the tie thanks to two goals from substitute Garnacho. City comfortably beat the holders Newcastle at St James Park with goals from two of Pep's most exciting new players Cherki and Antoine Semenyo.The Manchester derby is the pick of the weekend's Premier League derbies with Pep facing the newly appointed interim manager Michael Carrick at Old Trafford on Saturday lunchtime.And Maher Mezahi joins us to preview the AFCON final with Senegal facing the hosts Morocco on Sunday.Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: A look ahead to Saturday’s George Weah TFS Extra (0.40)• PART 2a: Chelsea 2-3 Arsenal (06.15) • PART 2b: Newcastle 0-2 Man City (16.10)• PART 3a: Rundown of the weekend’s fixtures (23.40)• PART 3b: The Manchester Derby (24.35)• PART 3c: The weekend’s PL fixtures (28.35)• PART 4a: The most fouled players in the Premier League (32.05)• PART 4b: More PL previews (36.00)• PART 5: AFCON final preview with Maher Mezahi (52.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo’s joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballús & James Horncastle for a deep-dive into all the latest action and headlines from across the continent. There’s only one place to start - and the news that broke late on Monday afternoon that Xabi Alonso has been sacked as Real Madrid head coach - and replaced by the club’s reserve team coach Alvaro Arbeloa. The Athletic’s Guillermo Rai joins us for the immediate reaction to the news which followed the 3-2 defeat by dear friends Barcelona in the Supercopa on Sunday evening. There’s drama of a title race variety in Italy - where the hunt for the Scudetto was reignited once again as Inter, Milan and Napoli all dropped points to open the door for chasers Roma and Juventus. And in Germany - the Bundesliga returned from the Winterpause in style with goals galore across the weekend including Bayern putting EIGHT past Wolfsburg, while Frankfurt and Dortmund played out a 3-3 thriller on Friday night. Vincent Kompany’s side couldn’t win the title by a record-breaking points margin, could they? All that plus the latest from the Coupe de France as Endrick marks his debut for Lyon with a winning goal, reminiscing on the ‘Mohawk Trident’ - and dramatic snowscapes in Hamburg.  Produced by Lucy Oliva.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend - pencils, dodgy banners and fairytale ascents (00.45)• PART 2: La Liga review - Alonso out! Arbeloa in! With Guillermo Rai (12.45)• PART 3: Serie A review - Yet another title race turn (27.30)• PART 4: Ligue 1 review - Endrick’s goal on debut and tapestries… (45.05)• PART 5: Bundesliga review - Bayern’s total dominance and intriguing Kovac (48.15) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo’s joined by Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Tom Williams after an historic FA Cup 3rd round weekend.Macclesfield, 117 places below holders Crystal Palace in the football pyramid, are victorious 2-1 at Moss Rose on Saturday. All hail John Rooney and the Silkmen.Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham also knock out Premier League opposition as Forest fall on penalties on Friday night. Could they meet again next season?Daniel was there to see Man City hit 10 goals against Exeter on Saturday. Elsewhere, there’s more misery for Spurs against Villa, while Liam Rosenior is victorious in his first game in charge of Chelsea, a 5-1 win at Championship Charlton.And Maher Mezahi joins us to preview a mouthwatering set of AFCON semi-finals as Nigeria take on Morocco and Senegal face Egypt.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Macclesfield 2-1 Crystal Palace (06.00)• PART 2a: Wrexham knock out Forest on penalties (19.00) • PART 2b: Man City 10-1 Exeter (29.00)• PART 2c: Man United 1-2 Brighton (34.00)• PART 2d: Newcastle progress after thriller with Bournemouth (39.00)• PART 2e: Spurs 1-2 Aston Villa (43.00)• PART 3: Carabao Cup semi-final preview (48.00)• PART 4: AFCON semi-final preview with Maher Mezahi (55.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is joined in the Athletic studios by Charlie Eccleshare and Tom Williams to discuss Arsenal Liverpool, plus Jay Harris joins from Morocco to preview the AFCON quarter finals.Arsenal and Liverpool finished goalless at the Emirates as the Gunners failed to capitalise on Man City dropping points on Wednesday. Last season's champions frustrated this year's title hopefuls with the two teams generating one of the lowest XG games of the season (1.02) in the driving North London rain.Jay Harris drops in from Morocco to preview the 4 mouthwatering AFCON quarter finals with Mali v Senegal, the hosts Morocco v Cameroon, Nigeria v Algeria and Ivory Coast v Egypt.Plus 'On This Day' Julio Baptista scored 4 & Rafa Benitez's 'Facts'.Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Jimbo and Charlie clear up their 90’s music fact from yesterdays pod (00.40)• PART 1b: Arsenal v Liverpool (3.00)• PART 2a: On This Day - Baptista scores 4 (16.20)• PART 2b: On This Day - Rafa’s facts (19.20)• PART 3a: AFCON quarter final previews (25.15)• PART 3b: Trophee Des Champions in Kuwait (36.25) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Liam Tharme into the fray after a packed Premier League midweek and ahead of FA Cup 3rd round weekend.Man City are held by Brighton as they drop more points in the title race. What’s happened to Pep’s side over the last 3 games?Man United can only draw at Burnley under the guidance of Darren Fletcher. Will it be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer taking the reins at Old Trafford again?Chelsea fans aren’t happy after their latest managerial change, voicing their discontent with the ownership as they sink to another defeat - with another red card - at Fulham.There’s a seven-goal thriller at St James’s Park and the unusual sight of Brentford 5th in the table! Liam tells us why every other team are following the Bees’ tactical lead.Plus it’s FA Cup 3rd round weekend, with holders Palace at non-league Macclesfield, Forest at Wrexham and the Gordon Smith game at Old Trafford.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Burnley 2-2 Man United (04.30)• PART 1b: Man City 1-1 Brighton (09.30) • PART 2a: Brentford 3-0 Sunderland (18.00)• PART 2b: Bournemouth 3-2 Spurs (24.00)• PART 2c: Fulham 2-1 Chelsea (26.00)• PART 3a: Newcastle 4-3 Leeds (35.00)• PART 3b: Everton 1-1 Wolves (40.00)• PART 3c: West Ham 1-2 Forest (43.00)• PART 4: FA Cup 3rd round preview (47.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With you earlier than usual, it’s Jimbo, James Horncastle, Pol Ballus and some special guests for the first Euro pod of 2026.Ruben Amorim is sacked by Manchester United on Monday morning. James Horncastle knew it wouldn’t work. Laurie Whitwell tells us why it didn’t and what happens next.For the first time in 47 years, there’s a Paris derby in Ligue 1! And Strasbourg are losing their manager to Chelsea. Louis Vix from Canal + joins us to summarise the action from France.There are big wins for Barca in the derby at Espanyol and Real Madrid at home to Real Betis. But the Bernabeu still shower Vinicius Junior with boos.And the top three continue to match each other stride for stride in Serie A with another big away win for Napoli, with Antonio Conte turning night-club bouncer.Produced by Charlie Jones and Lucy OlivaRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Man United sack Amorim, with Laurie Whitwell (01.30)• PART 2a: Moment of the week(15.00) • PART 2b: La Liga update - Barca’s derby win and boos for Vini (20.00)• PART 3: Serie A latest - the top three all victorious (30.00)• PART 4: Ligue 1 with Louis Vix - the Paris derby and O’Neil in at Strasbourg (43.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Mark Carey and Matt Davies-Adams into the pod after Matchday 20 of the Premier League season.Man City were expected to dispatch manageress Chelsea but Enzo Fernandez’s stoppage time equaliser means Arsenal are now six points clear of Pep’s side and Aston Villa.Man United come from behind to take a point from Elland Road but Ruben Amorim appeared to be making a point to the Old Trafford hierarchy after the game when he said he came to the club to be a manager and not a head coach.Liverpool draw again after an incredible last-minute equaliser from Harrison Reed for Fulham at Craven Cottage. Spurs are held by Sunderland while Brentford put four past Everton on Merseyside.George Caulkin fills us in on a Newcastle victory to kick off a big January for the club.And Daniel was at Molineux to witness Wolves winning for the first time this season in the Premier League, with West Ham’s campaign hitting a new low.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Man City 1-1 Chelsea (01.30)• PART 2a: Fulham 2-2 Liverpool (12.30) • PART 2b: Bournemouth 2-3 Arsenal (20.00)• PART 3a: Leeds 1-1 Man United + Amorim pulls a Maresca (26.00)• PART 3b: Newcastle 2-0 Palace with George Caulkin (35.00)• PART 3c: Spurs 1-1 Sunderland (39.00)• PART 3d: Everton 2-4 Brentford (43.00)• PART 4a: Wolves 3-0 West Ham (48.00)• PART 4b: Aston Villa 3-1 Forest (53.00)• PART 4c: Brighton 2-0 Burnley (59.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the first pod of 2026 and Jimbo joins hands with Daniel Storey, Carl Anka and Adrian Clarke because the football doesn’t stop.Chelsea gonna Chelsea as they part company with manager Enzo Maresca on New Year’s Day. Liam Rosenior looks set to take charge. Can this model of five sporting directors really work? Simon Johnson tells us more.The Blues make the trip to Manchester City on Saturday. Pep’s side slip 4 points behind Arsenal, who power past title rivals Aston Villa in impressive fashion.Less impressive was Man United’s draw with Wolves. Will Ruben Amorim ever be under pressure? Maybe on Sunday when they reopen their bitter rivalry with in-form Leeds.The transfer window is open. Where will Semenyo fit in at City? And why are Spurs letting Johnson go?Maher Mezahi joins us from Morocco to look ahead to the last 16 of AFCON this weekend.Plus Garner, boring boring Tottenham and the misery derby.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Chelsea replacing Maresca with Rosenior? (04.30)• PART 1b: Sunderland 0-0 Man City (18.30) • PART 2a: Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa (26.00)• PART 2b: Man United 1-1 Wolves - next up Leeds (33.00)• PART 3a: Semenyo and Johnson on the move (47.00)• PART 3b: Brentford 0-0 Spurs (53.00)• PART 3c: West Ham doing business (55.00)• PART 3d: Elsewhere in the Premier League (57.00)• PART 4: AFCON last 16 preview with Maher Mezahi (63.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo presents the last Totally Football Show of 2025 in the company of Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Seb Stafford-Bloor.It will be 1st v 3rd on Tuesday as Arsenal host an Aston Villa side buzzing after an 11th win in a row against Chelsea at the weekend. Unai Emery’s side go level on points with the Gunners with a victory.Man City have notched together 8 wins in a row themselves, the latest secured by Rayan Cherki at Forest. What impact is the Frenchman having on Pep’s approach?Another week, another Dominic Calvert-Lewin goal. And another defeat for Bournemouth. With Semenyo on his way out the door, how bad could things get for Andoni Iraola?Jay Harris joins us from Morocco where Nigeria show why they should and shouldn’t be considered strong favourites at AFCON.Plus there’s Ruben Amorim’s back four, Rudi Voller’s dancing and the annual West Ham striker search.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: What we’ll see in 2026 (02.00)• PART 2a: Chelsea 1-2 Aston Villa (09.30) • PART 2b: Arsenal 2-1 Brighton (17.00)• PART 2c: Nottingham Forest 1-2 Man City (23.00)• PART 3a: Sunderland 1-1 Leeds (36.00)• PART 3b: Brentford 4-1 Bournemouth (41.00)• PART 3c: West Ham 0-1 Fulham (46.00)• PART 3d: Man United 1-0 Newcastle + Liverpool 2-1 Wolves (50.00)• PART 4: AFCON latest with Jay Harris (56.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is joined by Charlie Eccleshare, Duncan Alexander and Daniel Storey for a Totally Extra festive football special.The panel discuss Boxing Day football, the Victorian tradition of playing during the workers' time off which has provided some classic days of football over the years, from the 66 goals in 1963 to Phil Brown's on-pitch team talk in 2008.They also discuss Christmas-time managerial sackings, including Jose Mourinho's Dad and posit purposeful Christmas cards for players trying to get time off.Plus a Christmas-themed quiz and your questions.Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.• PART 1a: Your Christmas Football questions (00.40)• PART 1b: The Criz’ Quiz question (06.59)• PART 1c: The Totally Extra Almanac (10.02)• PART 2: Boxing Day Football through the years (12.45)• PART 3: Man City v Hull Boxing Day 2008 (30.00)• PART 4a: Yuletime sackings (36.25)• PART 4b: Christmas cards (40.30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Art De Roché and more bring you the final Totally Football Show before Christmas.Man United and Newcastle contest the only Boxing Day fixture with the Red Devils having to do without the injured Bruno Fernandes.The headline fixture of the weekend sees Aston Villa aiming for an 11th win in a row as they travel to Chelsea. Jacob Tanswell tells us about a seven day spell that could really cement Villa’s status as title-challengers.Arsenal will look to take more points against Brighton than they did last season while Man City travel to the City Ground, where it all began for the Haalands in English football.Elsewhere, there are fixtures between Sunderland & Leeds and Burnley & Everton with greater historical significance than you might realise.Plus Maher Mezahi joins us from Morocco to recap the first two days of AFCON, filled with sensational overhead kicks and catastrophic back flips.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Forgettable Fulham Forest and Football Manager (02.30)• PART 2a: Man United v Newcastle preview (09.00) • PART 2b: Nottingham Forest v Man City preview (15.30)• PART 2c: Chelsea v Aston Villa preview with Jacob Tanswell (18.30)• PART 2d: Arsenal v Brighton preview (29.00)• PART 3a: Liverpool v Wolves preview (33.00)• PART 3b: Sunderland v Leeds preview (36.00)• PART 3c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (40.00)• PART 4: AFCON latest with Maher Mezahi (44.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo’s got helpers James Horncastle, Seb Stafford-Bloor & Pol Ballús alongside him for some pre-Christmas cheer of a European variety.We begin in La Liga, where it’s as you were at the top of the table with Barca navigating the tricky trip to Villarreal to come away with all three points to keep their advantage at the top of the table. Real’s win over Sevilla helps ease the pressure on Xabi Alonso - but is Vini Jr’s future in more serious doubt? The shock scoreline across the continent was perhaps recorded in Florence, where having gone 210 days without a Serie A win - Fiorentina only went and put five past Udinese! Plus, Lois Openda ended his Juve goalscoring drought in their win over Roma to make things even tighter at the top. We touch base with events in France, Portugal, Turkey and the Netherlands - including the mounting troubles for Robin van Persie, Coupe de France storylines and lone Portuguese superfans! And in Germany -  Bayern Munich continued their remarkable form with a 4-0 thrashing of Heidenheim - featuring Harry Kane’s 100th goal involvement in record quick time. Is the sky the limit for Vincent Kompany’s side this season? Produced by Lucy Oliva.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend (00.45)• PART 2: La Liga review - Mbappe equals CR7 as Barca pass Villarreal test (07.15)• PART 3: Serie A review - Fiorentina win a game… no, seriously! (18.40)• PART 4: Elsewhere in Europe - Coupe de France storylines & RvP under pressure (36.03)• PART 5: Bundesliga review - the Bayern machine rolls on (40.55) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Mark Carey chew through the last Premier League weekend before Christmas.Morgan Rogers produces two moments of magic as Aston Villa beat Man United 2-1. Unai Emery's side have won 10 in a row and 7 in a row in the Premier League for the first time ever.There are victories for Man City and leaders Arsenal, who put a stop to their away slump with a 1-0 win at Everton.The match of the weekend sees Chelsea fight back from 2-0 down at St James's Park to rescue a point. And it's two red cards for Tottenham as Liverpool's revival continues in North London.Plus yet more misery for Wolves and yet more joy for Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Leeds.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Aston Villa 2-1 Man United (04.00)• PART 2a: Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea (23.00) • PART 2b: Spurs 1-2 Liverpool (30.00)• PART 2c: Everton 0-1 Arsenal (40.00)• PART 2d: Man City 3-0 West Ham (44.00)• PART 3a: Leeds 4-1 Crystal Palace (50.00)• PART 3b: Wolves 0-2 Brentford (55.00)• PART 3c: Bournemouth 1-1 Burnley (60.00)• PART 3d: Brighton 0-0 Sunderland (63.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Sasha Goryunov and special guest filmmaker and Liverpool fanatic Asif Kapadia, as they open up the Totally Extra almanac on Fernando Torres.A boyhood Atletico Madrid fan turned hometown hero at his local club, Torres' lightning pace and prolific goalscoring earned him a move to Anfield where he quickly won the hearts of the Liverpool faithful and forged a special bond with Steven Gerrard.A World Cup and Euros winner with Spain in arguably their greatest ever era, but injuries held him back as he he made the controversial move to Chelsea, before finishing his career back at Atletico and finally in Japan.The panel ponder why despite not winning anything at Anfield and moving to a rival, El Niño is so loved on Merseyside.Plus, Jimbo flicks through the Totally Almanac on this week and there's a Torres themed quiz question.Produced by Charlie Jones, Lucy OIiva and Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: The panel discuss Asif’s recent film Dalglish and why they love Torres (00.40)• PART 1b: Torres themed quiz question (06.30)• PART 1c: The Totally Extra Almanac (07.20)• PART 2a: Torres’ beginnings in Madrid (12.30)• PART 2b: El Niño at Anfield (15.00)• PART 3: Torres at Chelsea (42.30)• PART 4a: A return to Madrid (54.00)• PART 4b: The final farewell in Japan (58.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo assembles Benji Lanyado, Jay Harris and Duncan Alexander for a feast of footballing chatter ahead of an enticing MD17 in the Premier League.We begin with events in the three midweek League Cup quarter-final ties - which saw Chelsea, Manchester City and Newcastle progress to the semi's, soon to be joined by either Arsenal or Crystal Palace. There was Cherki's outrageous strike, Garnacho showing his class - and more injury woes for Eddie Howe to navigate. Then it's full steam ahead with the weekend's PL action. How will Manchester United fare at form side Aston Villa after their bonkers 4-4 draw with Bournemouth on Monday night? Can the Gunners arrest their poor away form when they make the trip to take on Everton on Saturday evening? And will Tottenham v Liverpool live up to its chaotic and free-scoring reputation?!We get ourselves tied in xG knots, discover shocking connections to supermodels - and rank elite bazaars.Produced by Charlie Jones and Lucy Oliva.Take part in the Totally survey and share your thoughts!Get tickets to the Totally Live at Leicester Square Theatre! Get yourself a copy of 'The Soccer 100' - the perfect Christmas present RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Hellos, top tier Christmas presents - and a big Peter Odemwingie shirt update (00.45)• PART 1b: League Cup QFs round up (07.15)• PART 2a: Premier League MD17 fixtures rundown (19.10)• PART 2b: Aston Villa v Manchester United preview (20.30)• PART 3a: Manchester City v West Ham preview (31.00)• PART 3b: Everton v Arsenal preview (33.10)• PART 4a: PSG win the Intercontinental Cup, UWCL knockouts await & Celtic's plight (36.40)• PART 4b: Tottenham v Liverpool preview (40.05)• PART 4c: Brighton v Sunderland preview (48.15)• PART 5a: The battle down at the bottom (51.15)• PART 5b: Looking forward to AFCON (59.30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.