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Man City leave it late at Wolves, Arsenal lose ground & Liverpool stay top. Rory Smith, Andros Townsend and Chris Sutton assess the title race after an eventful weekend.There was huge controversy at Molineux after John Stones headed home a stoppage time winner to keep the pace with Liverpool. Hear from Wolves manager Gary O’Neil on whether referees have unconscious biases, and get the panel’s thoughts on the debate.Liverpool come out on top against Chelsea at Anfield, adding to Arne Slot’s side’s ever-growing title credentials; 10-man Arsenal fail to keep the pace, succumbing to a 2-0 defeat on the south coast against Bournemouth.Also hear from Chelsea fan Felix Johnston on Enzo Maresca’s flexible approach at Chelsea.Timecodes: 02:50 Should City’s winner have stood? 06:20 Gary O’Neil on the decision 10:35 Set piece subtleties 15:25 Unconscious biases in officials 19:20 Liverpool genuine title contenders? 22:55 Differences between Klopp and Slot 28:55 Curtis Jones 32:35 Arsenal’s disciplinary record 37:45 Psychology of going against City in a title race 41:15 Mikel Arteta’s substitutions 44:40 Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea with Felix JohnstonCommentaries on 5 Live / BBC Sounds this week: Tuesday 22nd October: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, Arsenal v Shaktar Donetsk 2000 KO Wednesday 23rd October: CHAMPION LEAGUE, RB Leipzig v Liverpool 2000 KO Thursday 24th October: EUROPA LEAGUE, Fenerbache v Man Utd 2000 KO Friday 25th October: WOMENS INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES, England v Germany 1930 KO Saturday 26th: PREMIER LEAGUE, Aston Villa v Bournemouth 1500 KO Saturday 26th: PREMIER LEAGUE, Everton v Fulham 1730 KO Sunday 27th: PREMIER LEAGUE, West Ham v Man Utd 1400 KO Sunday 27th: PREMIER LEAGUE,Chelsea v Newcastle 1400 KO – Sports Extra Sunday 27th: PREMIER LEAGUE, Crystal Palace v Spurs 1400 KO Sunday 27th: PREMIER LEAGUE, Arsenal v Liverpool 1630 KO

Arne Slot’s Liverpool pass Chelsea test & John Stones grabs winner for Man City. Hear from Stones as Rick Edwards, Nigel Reo-Coker and Everton goalkeeper Asmir Begović discuss the Premier League weekend. Goalkeepers are a hot topic – do Chelsea need better than Robert Sánchez? Did Bernardo Silva impede Wolves’ José Sá? And do Arsenal’s lack of discipline hold them back in the title race?03:20 Liverpool stand up to Chelsea test 06:40 Do Chelsea need a better goalkeeper? 09:05 Are we seeing a new Nicolas Jackson? 14:20 Asmir says Stones’ goal should’ve have stood 17:30 John Stones on City’s ‘new focus’ on set pieces 20:45 Goalscorer Gvardiol 22:40 ‘Inevitable’ Man City 25:15 Wolves are rock bottom 27:50 Bournemouth win set piece of the season so far? 30:10 Do Arsenal have a discipline problem?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Arsenal v Shakhtar Donetsk – UEFA Champions League – 20:00 – Tuesday 22 October RB Leipzig v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League – 20:00 – Wednesday 23 October Fenerbahçe v Manchester United – UEFA Europa League – 20:00 – Thursday 24 October England women v Germany women – Friendly at Wembley – 19:30 – Friday 25 October

Riccardo Calafiori speaks to Roman Kemp about his career so far. They chat about life before Arsenal, growing up wanting to become a footballer and a lengthy knee injury at the age of 16. He talks about his relationship with Daniele De Rossi and Jorginho who encouraged him to join Arsenal. Plus, he opens up on the conversations he had with Mikel Arteta ahead of joining the club, and how his style of play has helped him to see the game differently.

Don Hutchison, Kevin Nolan & Paul Robinson join Aaron Paul to look ahead to another busy weekend in the Premier League. The team discuss whether Chelsea is Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s first big test and is it win or bust for Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag? Plus the panel talk the appointment of Thomas Tuchel as England head coach and what that means for the Premier League.Forest Captain Ryan Yates also drops by and gives an insight into what it’s like to be captain and what is clicking this season to make Forest so hard to beat.Timecodes: 02:05 Tuchel & England job 05:10 Eddie Howe & English coaches 11:20 ETH and United 18:20 Ryan Yates 29:50 Is Chelsea Slot’s biggest test? BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Saturday 19th October Manchester United v Brentford - Premier League - 5 Live from 15:00 Bournemouth v Arsenal - Premier League- 5 Live from 17:30 Sunday 20th October Wolves v Man City - Premier League - 5 Live from 14:00 Liverpool v Chelsea - Premier League - 5 Live from 16:30

Thomas Tuchel is the new England head coach, but how did his early career in Germany influence his coaching style?The Euro Leagues team of Steve Crossman, Rafa Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Guillem Balague look at his early days as a coach at Mainz. They also examine how his time as a player for Ulm influenced his coaching career.Julien tells us about his meeting with Paul Pogba, who's looking to restart his playing career following a doping ban. And we hear from Ashley Coffey, the ex-Whitby Town striker who's topping the goalscoring charts in Finland's top flight.01:00 Thomas Tuchel's early career, 15:00 Paul Pogba plans his return to football 23:20 AC Oulu's Ashley Coffey on trying to win the Finnish golden bootBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Saturday 19th October Manchester United v Brentford - Premier League - 5 Live from 15:00 Bournemouth v Arsenal - Premier League- 5 Live from 17:30Sunday 20th October Wolves v Man City - Premier League - 5 Live from 14:00 Liverpool v Chelsea - Premier League - 5 Live from 16:30

Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff talk EFL with Jed Wallace & Phil Brown. They pay tribute to former Sheffield United defender George Baldock, Championship joint-top scorer Josh Maja joins his West Brom teammate Jed on the pod, and Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson comes on after his side was drawn away to MK in the FA Cup. Phil’s Kidderminster don’t make it into the hat, and it's goals galore in 72plus 72minus.Timecodes: 02:58 George Baldock tributes 07:53 Championship chat 17:44 Josh Maja joins the pod 25:54 Johnnie Jackson talks FA Cup 32:11 Phil Brown opens up about managerial disciplineBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Saturday 19th October Manchester United v Brentford - Premier League - 5 Live from 15:00 Bournemouth v Arsenal - Premier League- 5 Live from 17:30Sunday 20th October Wolves v Man City - Premier League - 5 Live from 14:00 Liverpool v Chelsea - Premier League - 5 Live from 16:30

Why has Thomas Tuchel swapped club football for the England job? Why has he only got an 18-month contract? And why doesn't he start his new job until January? Mark Chapman is joined by correspondent John Murray as well as former England internationals Andros Townsend and Rob Green to try and answer some of the key questions surrounding Tuchel's appointment.We also hear from the German as he's formally unveiled at Wembley, and there's further reaction from ex-England strikers Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer. TIMECODES 02:00 Thomas Tuchel on his appointment 10:00 FA chief executive Mark Bullingham on why they chose Tuchel 29:00 Rob Green on Tuchel's spell at Chelsea 38:00 What does this say about the state of English coaching?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Saturday 19th October Manchester United v Brentford - Premier League - 5 Live from 15:00 Bournemouth v Arsenal - Premier League- 5 Live from 17:30Sunday 20th October Wolves v Man City - Premier League - 5 Live from 14:00 Liverpool v Chelsea - Premier League - 5 Live from 16:30

Former Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel agrees to become the next England manager. What does this mean for England's current crop of players? How will Tuchel take to international management? And can he be the one to end England's trophy drought?Kelly Cates is joined by former England international Stephen Warnock, European football expert Julien Laurens, and former Chelsea and Scotland winger Pat Nevin to react to the news. BBC Sport Editor Dan Roan provides the latest on the deal, Bundesliga reporter Archie Rhind-Tutt also joins the pod to talk about Tuchel's time in Germany, and another ex-England international Matt Upson gives his take on the appointment.Timecodes: 00:30 Dan Roan with the latest on the deal 02:27 The panel give their opinion on the appointment 10:20 Matt Upson provides his thoughts 16:13 Archie Rhind-Tutt talks about Tuchel's time in Germany 23:43 What this means for England's current crop of playersBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Saturday 19th October Manchester United v Brentford - Premier League - 5 Live from 15:00 Bournemouth v Arsenal - Premier League- 5 Live from 17:30Sunday 20th October Wolves v Man City - Premier League - 5 Live from 14:00 Liverpool v Chelsea - Premier League - 5 Live from 16:30

Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines react to the resignation of Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall. Eidevall has been under pressure in recent weeks with Arsenal sixth in the WSL and suffering a heavy 5-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Jen gives an insight into what Jonas was like as a manager and how he dealt with external pressure. Ellen and Jen answer your questions about who could be taking over as manager. To celebrate Black History Month Manchester United’s Gabby George also joins the podcast to share her experiences on and off the pitch. Plus reaction to the England squad announcement ahead of the Lionesses friendlies against Germany and South Africa.Timecodes: 00:20 Intro 01:40 Jonas Eidevall leaving 05:00 Title race over? 11:25 Jen Jonas insight 14:00 Fan pressure 16:50 Who replaces Jonas? 19:32 England squad 25:04 Manchester United 28:21 Gabby George BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Saturday 19th October Manchester United v Brentford - Premier League - 5 Live from 15:00 Bournemouth v Arsenal - Premier League- 5 Live from 17:30Sunday 20th October Wolves v Man City - Premier League - 5 Live from 14:00 Liverpool v Chelsea - Premier League - 5 Live from 16:30

Could Pep Guardiola become the next England manager? What would that mean for Manchester City? And can Scotland turn things around? Mark Chapman is joined throughout by former England captain Steph Houghton, former England international Chris Sutton and the New York Times’ chief soccer correspondent Rory Smith. BBC Sport Scotland’s senior reporter Andy Burke also joins the MNC team to talk all things Scotland ahead of their Nations League tie against Portugal on Tuesday.Timecodes: 00:15 Is Lee Carsley still in contention for the England job? 11:10 Is Pep Guardiola the world-class answer? 13:28 Rory thinks having a foreign head coach is “cheating” 21:24 Steve Clarke and Scotland’s awful run of form 32:10 Changes aplenty at Manchester CityLive football coming up on BBC Sounds:Tuesday 15th October Scotland v Portugal 7.45pm KO – Nations League on 5 LiveSaturday 19th October Manchester United v Brentford 3pm KO – Premier League on 5 Live Bournemouth v Arsenal 5.30pm KO – Premier League on 5 LiveSunday 20th October Wolves v Man City 2pm KO – Premier League on 5 Live Liverpool v Chelsea 4.30pm KO – Premier League on 5 Live

England manager Lee Carsley and goal scorers Declan Rice and Jack Grealish react to their 3-1 win against Finland in Helsinki.Steve Crossman presents reaction with former England defenders Phil Jagielka and Matt Upson. They discuss the result in Helsinki, whether England need clarity over interim manager Lee Carsley’s future and the performance of some of the newer players against Finland.Time Codes: 05.40 – Lee Carsley 12.50 – Declan Rice 16.10 – Jack GrealishLive football coming up on BBC Sounds: Tuesday 15th October – Scotland v Portugal 7.45pm KO – Nations League on 5 Live Saturday 19th October – Manchester United v Brentford 3pm KO – Premier League on 5 Live Saturday 19th October – Bournemouth v Arsenal 5.30pm KO – Premier League on 5 Live Sunday 20th October – Wolves v Man City 2pm KO – Premier League on 5 Live Sunday 20th October – Liverpool v Chelsea 4.30pm KO – Premier League on 5 Live

Football correspondent John Murray, BBC Sport Chief Football Writer Phil McNulty and BBC Football reporter Alex Howell preview England's upcoming Nations League match away to Finland following Thursday's stoppage time defeat to Greece at Wembley. Also hear from England interim boss Lee Carsley, defender Marc Guehi and Finland manager Markku KanervaTimecodes: 1:00 - Lee Carsley press conference reaction 3:55 - Lee Carlsey interview with John Murray 10:00 - Team selection discussion 11:20 - Can Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden play together? 15:30 - Marc Guehi interview with John Murray 18:00 - Defensive debate 19:00 - Finland manager Markku Kanerva 20:50 - Defeat 'unthinkable' for England? 22:50 - Thomas Tuchel links

In an exclusive interview – Chappers speaks to the former Wales manager Rob Page who joins the pod for the very first time after being sacked from his position in the summer. During the episode Page opens up about his emotions after losing his role – and the incredible highs of taking Wales to their first World Cup in over 60 years. We get insight into what it was really like for Page dealing with some of the sports biggest names from Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey to Ashley Williams and details what life was like for a manager during those major tournaments.As well as the highs, Page lets us in on the lows of the role – to results at the World Cup not going his way, to others being linked to his managerial job. And ultimately what’s next for him in football. Timecodes: 02:47 – Hard watching Wales for first time as losing the role. 03:00 – Hard to take being sacked and adjusting to life without the position. 04:00 – Good to have chance to reflect. 05:00 – Know when you get into management that you will get the sack – just don’t know when. 09:00 – Dealing with the big names like Bale in the dressing room. 12:00 – Wales got to the World Cup because how they managed Bale. 13:00 – Nervous going into first meeting with Bale. 14:00 – There being no egos in Wales changing room. 23:00 – Taking Wales to the World Cup and the emotions of that. 31:00 – Gary Speed’s legacy. 33:00 – Disappointment at the World Cup. 40:00 – How he dealt with rumours of Roy Keane being linked to his job. 44:50 – There to help Craig Bellamy if he needs it. 47:00 – Not sure of future plans yet. Open to domestic or international football.

England manager Lee Carsley, captain John Stones and striker Dominic Solanke react to their 2-1 defeat to Greece at Wembley.Steve Crossman presents reaction with correspondent John Murray and former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson. The Sunday Times’ football correspondent Jonathan Northcroft also joins to reflect on a disappointing night at Wembley, while Greek football journalist Kostas Lianos reacts to an emotional night for Greece.

Jurgen Klopp has made a surprise return to football but what impact can he make with the Red Bull football group? And what will the move do to his reputation in Germany? Bild’s Christian Falk joins the pod to help explain it all. John Bennett, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle also discuss why Kylian Mbappe’s latest appearance for Real Madrid has not gone down well in France, the next generation of Maldini to make the Italy squad and the potential impact that Angel Gomes can have for England. Gibraltar’s veteran international Lee Casciaro also joins the pod ahead of tomorrow’s match against San Marino.Timecodes: 0 min: Intro and a discussion about the flamboyant fashion in the France squad 3 mins: - Jurgen Klopp’s return to Red Bull – why he has done it and how it will go down with German football fans 14 mins: - How Kylian Mbappe has created more headaches for France and boss Didier Deschamps 19 mins: - Daniel Maldini – the third generation of Maldini’s to make the Italy squad 23 mins: - Angel Gomes – why he is so good at Lille and what he can offer England 30 mins: - Gibraltar’s Lee Casciaro joins the pod to discuss Thursday’s match with San MarinoLive football coming up on BBC Sounds…. Thursday 10th October – England v Greece 7.45pm ko – John Murray, Ian Dennis and Paul Robinson. Nations League League on 5 Live Saturday 12th October – Arsenal women v Chelsea women 1.30pm ko – Alistair Bruce-Ball and Faye White. WSL on 5 Live Sunday 13th October – Manchester United women v Tottenham Hotspur women 12.30pm ko – Vicki Sparks and Rachel Brown-Finnis. WSL on 5 Live Sunday 13th October – Finland v England 5pm ko – John Murray and Matt Upson. Nations League on 5 Sports Extra

Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff present a special episode with Leeds striker Patrick Bamford. He talks about life at Elland Road after missing out on promotion last season. How does Daniel Farke compare to previous Leeds managers Marcelo Bielsa and Sam Allardyce? Why is Bielsa the 'best manager without a doubt'? And Patrick reveals what it's been like coping with injuries and angry supporters turning up outside his home.03:35 Having Britt Assombalonga on BBM 05:30 Life at Leeds after missing out on promotion 09:45 Daniel Farke’s jokes 11:20 ‘Irreplaceable’ Marcelo Bielsa 13:10 Bielsa ‘best manager without a doubt’ 14:45 ‘Murderball’ explained 16:40 Bielsa a hard act to follow 18:55 Allardyce a ‘breath of fresh air’ 20:05 Fans turning up outside Bamford’s home 25:50 Dealing with injuries & psychology 26:35 ‘I hated watching my own team play’ 29:10 Standout moments in Bamford’s career 30:40 THAT goal at Peterborough in the FA Cup 34:35 Balancing football with Peppa PigBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Man City v Barcelona – Women’s Champions League – 20:00 - Wednesday 9th October England v Greece – Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 10th October Arsenal v Chelsea – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 12th October Man Utd v Tottenham – Women’s Super League – 12:30 – Sunday 13th October

Jack Grealish speaks about the disappointment of Euro 2024 & Lee Carsley's England side. Football correspondent John Murray, senior football reporter Ian Dennis and The Telegraph's Mike McGrath preview England's upcoming Nations League games against Greece and Finland. Also hear from Dominic Solanke after the Spurs striker's first call-up to the England senior squad in seven years.Timecodes: 02:25 Jack Grealish on missing out on Euro 2024 07:00 Trust from Lee Carsley 08:15 Playing in the no.10 position 10:30 On becoming a father 12:50 Grealish's role going forward 16:30 Dominic Solanke on his call-up 20:30 How will England set up vs Greece?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: England v Greece – Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 10th October Arsenal v Chelsea – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 12th October Man Utd v Tottenham – Women’s Super League – 12:30 – Sunday 13th October

Ellen White and Ben Haines are joined by former Aston Villa manager Carla Ward. Carla tells the team what it was like assisting Emma Hayes with the US squad at the Olympics. BBC Sport’s Emma Sanders also drops by to take a deep dive into the Championship and take a look at the gap between the top teams and those nearer the bottom. The panel also debate WSL league expansion with promoting more teams from the Championship. It’s Champions League week with huge games for Arsenal against Bayern Munich and Manchester City facing Barcelona; Ellen and Carla share their thoughts on how to approach such important matches against some of the biggest clubs. 00:20 Intro 02:40 Championship with Emma Sanders 08:00 Expansion? 17:50 Champions League 27:00 Carla & Olympics! 29:30 Jordan Nobbs recordBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: England v Greece - Nations League - 19:45 - Thursday 10th October Arsenal v Chelsea - Women’s Super League - 13:45 - Saturday 12th October Man Utd v Tottenham - Women’s Super League - 12:30 - Sunday 13th October Finland v England - Nations League - 17:00 - Sunday 13th October

Steve Crossman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Shay Given to discuss whether Tottenham are 'the ultimate fairweather team' after blowing a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 at Brighton. The BBC's Chief Football News Reporter Simon Stone joins the pod to reflect on the verdict in Manchester City's legal case against the Premier League's associated party transaction (APT) rules and discuss what happens next. And the panel have a feisty debate over whether goalkeepers should celebrate saving penalties after Jordan Pickford thwarted Anthony Gordon on Saturday.Topics: 02:58 - Are Spurs the ultimate fairweather team? 28:47 - What does the verdict in Manchester City's legal case against the Premier League's associated party transaction (APT) rules mean? 38:55 - Should goalkeepers celebrate saving penalties?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Chelsea v Real Madrid - Women’s Champions League - 20:00 - Tuesday 8th October Manchester City v Barcelona - Women’s Champions League - 20:00 - Wednesday 9th October England v Greece - Nations League - 19:45 - Thursday 10th October Arsenal v Chelsea - Women’s Super League - 13:45 - Saturday 12th October Man Utd v Tottenham - Women’s Super League - 12:30 - Sunday 13th October Finland v England - Nations League - 17:00 - Sunday 13th October

Erik ten Hag believes he still has Man Utd backing, and Brighton come from two down to stun Tottenham. Nigel Reo-Coker and David James join Rick to reflect on Man Utd’s goalless draw at Aston Villa. Hear from Erik ten Hag, and also Ange Postecoglou after Spurs’ defeat. The panel also discuss whether there’s a three-horse race for the Premier League title, or whether Liverpool have had an easy ride so far.01:30 The referee’s ‘battery boy’ 03:20 Both Man Utd & Villa dropping points? 06:35 Erik ten Hag INTERVIEW 12:15 Should United publicly back ten Hag? 15:35 Aston Villa showing how it’s done? 16:40 Will Duran be happy as super sub? 20:30 Ange Postecoglou INTERVIEW 24:15 Where are the Tottenham leaders? 26:40 Liverpool to face test of title credentials 32:00 Kovačić the ‘perfect Rodri replacement’BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Chelsea v Real Madrid – Women’s Champions League – 20:00 - Tuesday 8th October Man City v Barcelona – Women’s Champions League – 20:00 - Wednesday 9th October England v Greece – Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 10th October Arsenal v Chelsea – Women’s Super League – 13:45 Saturday 12th October Man Utd v Tottenham – Women’s Super League – 12:30 Sunday 13th October