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John Murray and Ian Dennis join Alistair Bruce-Ball to lift the lid on life as 5 Live commentators. From Ian’s floppy disk of research to pre-interview smalltalk with Steven Gerrard, they reveal stories you don’t normally get to hear. And as it’s an Ali Bruce-Ball podcast, of course there’s some fun and games as well.02:00 No rest for the commentator! 06:05 Ian’s floppy disk 09:05 Encounters with new Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim 13:50 ‘Kevin Dalglish’ 15:20 Pre-interview smalltalk 18:10 The ‘Wheel of Spiel’ 24:30 Difficulties of commentating on Man City 29:30 Ian Holloway’s spooky interview 31:30 ‘Clash of the commentators’ quiz 36:10 What’s it like commentating at 3pm on Saturday? 39:30 The Great Dictionary of Football CommentaryBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend: Arsenal v Nottingham Forest – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 23 November Man City v Tottenham – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 23 November Southampton v Liverpool – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 24 November Ipswich v Man Utd – Premier League – 16:30 – Sunday 24 November

As the Premier League returns, can Arne Slot’s Liverpool maintain their superb form so far? Will Pep Guardiola’s new contract lift Manchester City? And how will Ruben Amorim fare in his first Manchester United match as head coach?Rick Edwards is joined by the Daily Telegraph’s Luke Edwards and former Man City and Liverpool goalkeeper David James to examine the return of the Premier League.They also look at the bottom of the table, asking who will kick on and move away from safety.02:50 Arne Slot, Liverpool and a key six matches. 10:00 Is Guardiola’s new contract a chance for Man City to reset? 19:55 Ruben Amorim begins his Man Utd career 29:45 The Premier League’s bottom six

Steve Crossman is joined by Archie Rhind-Tutt, Mina Rzouki and Julien Laurens. San Marino earn promotion into Nations League C, while France and Germany end the year with wins.Harry Kane has a rival in the Golden Boot race in Germany in the form of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush, and Borussia Dortmund continue to falter in the league.Hear from former West Ham manager Slaven Bilic on his fellow Croat – and former Dortmund boss - Edin Terzic, as well as the rise of Luka Modric.And the panel discuss Lyon’s financial problems, and Claudio Ranieri’s return to Roma.Timecodes: 00:35 San Marino earn promotion 05:35 Germany thump Bosnia and Herzegovina 09:10 Time for Didier Deschamps to go? 15:30 Italy under Luciano Spalletti 18:25 Omar Marmoush starring in the Bundesliga 21:25 Slaven Bilic on Modric, West Ham and Edin Terzic 33:25 Edin Terzic and Borussia Dortmund 35:40 Lyon’s financial troubles 38:10 Claudio Ranieri back at Roma5 Live commentaries this week Thursday - UWCL, Arsenal v Juventus - 2000 KO Saturday - Premier League, Arsenal v Nottingham Forest - 1500 KO Saturday - Premier League, Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur - 1730 KO Sunday - Premier League, Southampton v Liverpool - 1400 KO Sunday - Premier League, Ipswich v Manchester United - 1630 KO

How and why has Pep Guardiola decided to extend his contract at Manchester City? Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Michael Brown, Sam Lee and Emily Brobyn.Did Guardiola’s affection for the city of Manchester play a part in his decision, and can his decision to stay for at least another season get City’s campaign back on track?The panel discuss how the news could galvanise the dressing room, and the next steps for Guardiola and the City hierarchy.Timecodes: 01:05 Reaction to the news 04:15 How Manchester City persuaded Guardiola to stay 08:05 Guardiola’s affection for the city of Manchester 12:00 Mood amongst City fans 15:25 Did the 115 charges affect Guardiola’s decision-making? 17:35 Implications for the title race 19:30 Next steps for City5 Live commentaries this week Thursday - UWCL, Arsenal v Juventus - 2000 KO Saturday - Premier League, Arsenal v Nottingham Forest - 1500 KO Saturday - Premier League, Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur - 1730 KO Sunday - Premier League, Southampton v Liverpool - 1400 KO Sunday - Premier League, Ipswich v Manchester United - 1630 KO

Why did Gareth Ainsworth join Shrewsbury? Is Frank Lampard a good fit for Coventry?Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff and former Derby captain Curtis Davies look at the week’s biggest stories in the EFL.New Shrewsbury manager Gareth Ainsworth joins the pod to talk about his reasons for taking the job, and his aims and ambitions.Curtis reflects on whether his former manager Frank Lampard is a good fit for the Coventry job – what sort of style can we expect? What sort of a manager is he?Plus – why have there been so few goals in the Championship this season? The guys discuss whether its down to better defending or whether we’re seeing the end of the traditional number 9.And with a pivotal match at the bottom of League 2 – will it be Swindon or Morecambe who end the weekend happier?01:30 – Gareth Ainsworth on Shrewsbury 14:00 – Frank Lampard to Coventry? 23:20 – Why have there been so few goals in the Championship? 29:15 – Bottom of League 2 36:15 – Fantasy EFL 37:25 – EFL Week of Action 40:00 – 72PLUS 72MINUS

Jen Beattie, Ellen White and Ben Haines react to the England squad announcement ahead of friendlies against the USA and Switzerland. Hear from Lioness boss Sarina Wiegman on her selections, injury issues including Lauren Hemp and on the excitement around facing Emma Hayes at Wembley. In the WSL Ellen and Jen chat Chelsea’s dominance with a record unbeaten run and what didn’t work out for Manchester City on the day. Plus the team discuss how VAR could be used in the WSL at the main stadiums following a controversial penalty being awarded to Everton against Liverpool. Also Ben, Ellen and Jen congratulate Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr on their pregnancy announcement and join Chelsea in condemning the abuse aimed at Kerr and Mewis on social media.Timecodes: 00:20 Intro 02:30 England team announcement 04:40 Sarina Wiegman 08:50 Ellen on external pressure 16:30 Chelsea’s run continues! 19:46 Where did it go wrong for City? 21:45 VAR in WSL? 28:10 Kristie Mewis & Sam Kerr pregnancy news 34:00 How does Jen’s hair stay up playing?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wales v Iceland – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Tuesday 19 November Arsenal v Juventus – UEFA Women’s Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 21 November Arsenal v Nottingham Forest – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 23 November Man City v Tottenham – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 23 November Southampton v Liverpool – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 24 November Ipswich v Man Utd – Premier League – 16:30 – Sunday 24 November

Alistair Bruce-Ball is with Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Andros Townsend. They look at what shape England are in as Carsley passes on the reins to Thomas Tuchel. Chris says there’s only one nailed-on starter, and it’s not Harry Kane! How much of a Rúben Amorim team will we see as Man Utd go to Ipswich on Sunday? And why is American ownership on the rise in the EFL? Hear from a football investment expert, and former Wycombe owner Rob Couhig.00:35 Rory’s first day! 03:00 Kane’s pass & first goals 06:25 What shape are England in post-Carsley? 11:20 Should Tuchel start Kane? 20:30 Will Man Utd get full Amorim straight away? 30:45 American ownership on the rise in the EFL 41:50 Former Wycombe owner Rob Couhig tells his storyBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wales v Iceland – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Tuesday 19 November Arsenal v Juventus – UEFA Women’s Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 21 November Arsenal v Nottingham Forest – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 23 November Man City v Tottenham – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 23 November Southampton v Liverpool – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 24 November Ipswich v Man Utd – Premier League – 16:30 – Sunday 24 November

Hear from Lee Carsley, Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Anthony Gordon after England thrashed Republic of Ireland to return to the top tier of the UEFA Nations League. Steve Crossman is joined by Matt Upson, Clinton Morrison and senior football reporter Ian Dennis. Correspondent John Murray speaks to the big names in the tunnel at Wembley.00:40 What does England’s win mean? 02:00 Scales red card tips the balance 06:30 Carsley goes out with a bang 10:35 Taylor Harwood-Bellis INTERVIEW 13:35 Anthony Gordon INTERVIEW 17:15 FA CEO statement on Lee Carsley 18:00 Lewis Hall impresses at left-back 22:35 Handing over to Thomas Tuchel 25:50 What next for Lee Carsley? 29:45 Lee Carsley INTERVIEWBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wales v Iceland – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Tuesday 19 November Arsenal v Juventus – UEFA Women’s Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 21 November Arsenal v Nottingham Forest – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 23 November Man City v Tottenham – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 23 November Southampton v Liverpool – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 24 November Ipswich v Man Utd – Premier League – 16:30 – Sunday 24 November

Hear from Harry Kane and Lee Carsley ahead of England vs Republic of Ireland at Wembley. Also catch the thoughts of Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson as correspondent John Murray and senior football reporter Ian Dennis preview the match. They also get the Irish perspective from Off The Ball presenter Nathan Murphy.03:55 Harry Kane INTERVIEW 16:40 Lee Carsley INTERVIEW 21:45 Heimir Hallgrímsson’s thoughtsBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Aston Villa v Crystal Palace – Women’s Super League – 14:00 – Sunday 17 November – 5 Sports Extra England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 November Wales v Iceland – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Tuesday 19 November Arsenal v Juventus – UEFA Women’s Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 21 November

The former Tottenham and France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris talks to Steve Crossman about life in his new home of Los Angeles, the highs and lows of his time at Tottenham, and the first time he saw Kylian Mbappe play for France.Lloris also talks about the impact moving from White Hart Lane may have had on Tottenham's trophy ambitions and how Pete Sampras influenced his sporting career.TIMECODES 00:50 Life in Los Angeles 04:10 His love of tennis and Pete Sampras 12:50 His Tottenham career 27:30 France, Mbappe and winning the World Cup 37:50 What next for Hugo LlorisBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Tottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League:13:45 – Saturday 16 November Chelsea v Man City – Women’s Super League: 17:30 – Saturday 16 November (5 Sports Extra) Aston Villa v Crystal Palace – Women’s Super League: 14:00 – Sunday 17 November (5 Sports Extra) England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League: 17:00 – Sunday 17 November

Hear from Lee Carsley, Conor Gallagher and Jordan Pickford as England beat Greece in the UEFA Nations League. Mark Chapman is joined by Leon Osman, Izzy Christiansen and correspondent John Murray. Also catch a preview of Friday’s 5 Live commentary – Scotland vs Croatia.01:00 Carsley gives out more debuts 05:10 ‘We need bravery from Tuchel’ 08:55 Ugly scenes outside 10:25 Bellingham: ‘The lads who showed up were amazing’ 15:25 Conor Gallagher INTERVIEW 17:55 What does the win mean for Carsley? 19:50 Jordan Pickford INTERVIEW 22:35 Lee Carsley INTERVIEW 27:15 Scotland v Croatia previewBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Scotland v Croatia – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Friday 15 November Tottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 16 November Chelsea v Man City – Women’s Super League - 17:30 – Saturday 16 November – 5 Sports Extra Aston Villa v Crystal Palace – Women’s Super League – 14:00 – Sunday 17 November – 5 Sports Extra England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 November

BBC Radio 5 Live Football Correspondent John Murray is joined by former England and Everton midfielder Leon Osman and BBC Sport's Senior Football News Reporter Alex Howell.They discuss England's upcoming Nations League games against Greece and the Republic of Ireland, hearing from interim boss Lee Carsley, Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon and Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones.The panel respond to comments by England captain Harry Kane, who has expressed his unhappiness at the number of withdrawals from the latest squad.Timecodes:02:15 - Harry Kane's comments 04:45 - Lee Carsley 11:10 - Anthony Gordon 20:20 - Curtis JonesBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Greece v England – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 14 November Scotland v Croatia – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Friday 15 November Tottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 16 November England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 November Wales v Iceland - UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Tuesday 19 November

Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Kristof Terreur ahead of the international break.They discuss why France captain Kylian Mbappe was left out of the latest squad despite being fit and playing for Real Madrid.The podcast also covers the mounting problems for Belgium boss Domenico Tedesco, before the first part of a special interview with former Croatia manager Slaven Bilic.There is also time to reflect on how footballers and managers have helped following catastrophic floods in Spain.Timecodes:03:07 - Kylian Mbappe 13:00 - Slaven Bilic 29:20 - Domenico Tedesco 32:50 - Floods in SpainBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Greece v England – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 14 November Scotland v Croatia – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Friday 15 November Tottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 16 November England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 November Wales v Iceland - UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Tuesday 19 November

Jen Beattie and Ben Haines are joined by Women's football writer for The Guardian Tom Garry to take a look at the bottom of the WSL table. The team discuss who is looking the most vulnerable and where the relegation battle could be decided. Crystal Palace and Wales defender Lily Woodham joins the pod and talks how she has found coming from Seattle Reign to Palace and how the newly promoted team is coping in the top flight. Plus Jen and Tom give their thoughts on the game of the weekend, Chelsea against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge. Timecodes: 00:20 Intro 01:00 Jen on the play-offs 02:40 Bottom of WSL table 05:30 West Ham first win 12:46 Lily Woodham & Palace 26:45 Chelsea v Manchester City 33:10 North London derby BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Greece v England – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 14 November Scotland v Croatia – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Friday 15 November Tottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 16 November England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 November

Middlesbrough full back and former Huddersfield captain Tommy Smith joins Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff.In a special international break episode of 72+, Aaron and Jobi chat to Middlesbrough full back Tommy Smith about his career.He chats about coming through the Manchester City academy before a move to Huddersfield which eventually saw him lead the club to the Premier League as captain. They discuss the highs of play-off final celebrations and competing in the English top flight, and the lows of relegation back to the Championship.He also looks back on his time at Stoke and his experiences playing under Nathan Jones and Michael O'Neill.Time Codes:02:10 – Injury 04:20 – Youth career 07:50 – Joining Huddersfield 20:00 – Premier League with Huddersfield 27:45 – Stoke 34:30 – MiddlesbroughBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Greece v England – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 14 November Scotland v Croatia – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Friday 15 November Tottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 16 November England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 NovemberPlus, Tommy talks about the circumstances which led to joining Chris Wilder at Middlesbrough and subsequent experience of playing under Michael Carrick, as well as his recovery from long-term injury.

Liverpool go five points clear at the top of the Premier League – are they title-bound? Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Conor Coady. Referee David Coote gets suspended after a video spreads on social media, but is the post to be believed? Four defeats in a row for Man City – are they in crisis? Do they need to spend big in January? And could uncertainty over Pep Guardiola’s future be affecting the players? And now every team has at least one win, the panel discuss the battle for survival, with an honourable mention for a Wolves midfielder.03:20 Liverpool hit a landmark – title-bound? 07:00 Is Arne Slot’s calm influence helping? 13:15 ‘Who goes to Holland on holiday?’ 15:50 Supercomputer makes Liverpool title favourites 18:25 Referee David Coote suspended 21:30 Are Man City in crisis? 27:00 Do Man City need to spend in January? 30:00 Could Pep’s uncertain future be affecting the squad? 36:30 Can anyone call who will be relegated? 45:20 Wolves’ Mario Lemina going under the radar?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Greece v England – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 14 November Scotland v Croatia – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Friday 15 November Tottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 16 November Turkey v Wales – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Saturday 16 November – 5 Sports Extra Aston Villa v Crystal Palace – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Sunday 17 November – 5 Sports Extra England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 November

Liverpool go five points clear at the top ahead of Man City. Hear from Arne Slot after the win over Aston Villa, and catch Pep Guardiola following defeat at Brighton. Get the thoughts of Ange Postecoglou as he takes the blame for defeat to Ipswich Town - Kieran McKenna is delighted. Also what about Arsenal’s draw at Chelsea, van Nistelrooy signing off in style and Wolves getting their first win?02:35 Man City drop more points in title race 07:15 Pep Guardiola: ‘I’m there for the challenge’ 14:35 Glenn Murray on Brighton & Baleba 16:40 Arne Slot as Liverpool go five points clear 23:25 Nigel on Aston Villa’s losing streak 24:40 Chelsea and Arsenal share draw 26:40 Kieran McKenna on Ipswich’s first win 30:25 Tottenham back to old habits 33:00 van Nistelrooy signs off in style 35:50 Wolves get first winBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Greece v England – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 14 November Scotland v Croatia – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Friday 15 November Tottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 16 November England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 November

Morgan Rogers joins Liam MacDevitt to talk about his career so far and aspirations for the future. He recalls the decision to join Aston Villa from Middlesbrough and opens up about life & playing in the Midlands.They discuss that feeling when he first heard the Champions League anthem, and what it’s like to play under Unai Emery.Plus, with so many of his international teammates from youth level gaining senior call-ups for England, he shares his aspirations of a call-up from new manager Thomas Tuchel.

Michael Brown, Fara Williams and Kevin Nolan join Darren Fletcher to look ahead to the weekend’s Premier League fixtures.They discuss the recent run of results for last season’s top 2, Arsenal and Manchester City, and whether this is the weekend that both can turn their fortunes around.They look at what that means for the title race, and whether Liverpool can take advantage as they face Aston Villa on Saturday.Plus, it’s a big weekend for the bottom of the table - can Wolves shake off their tough start against second-bottom Southampton? Time Codes:01:48 – Manchester City 13:10 – Arsenal 31:25 – Liverpool 36:25 – WolvesBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend: Saturday 9 November Premier League - Wolves v Southampton 1500 KO. Premier League - Brighton v Man City 1730 KO. Sunday 10 November Premier League - Manchester United v Leicester 1400 KO. Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Newcastle 1400 KO. Premier League - Spurs v Ipswich 1400 KO. Premier League - Chelsea v Arsenal 1630 KO.

PSG and Luis Enrique, Real Madrid and Kylian Mbappe – solving problems.Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Mina Rzouki after another busy week in the Champions League.They discuss why PSG find themselves 25th in the Champions League table. They also get stuck into the multitude of problems currently facing Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti – including the question of how to get the best out of Kylian Mbappe.They also discuss what life at Sporting will look like after the departure of Ruben Amorim and the future of in-form striker Viktor Gyokeres.Plus – the feel-good story at Brest, the team’s assessment of the new Champions League format at the half-way stage and Guillem gives his theory about the bizarre Tyrone Mings’ handball.Timecodes: 0 – The team discuss tattoos and the life of a trader. 3.55 – The problems at PSG. 13.06 – The poor form at Real Madrid and what needs to change. 25.55 - Viktor Gyokeres and life at Sporting after the departure or Ruben Amorim. 35.10 – The super story of French side Brest. 38.45 – The team’s assessment of the Champions League so far. 41.44 – Why Guillem thinks Tyrone Mings handled the ball playing for Aston Villa on Wednesday.