Alistair Bruce-Ball, John Murray and Ian Dennis tell the stories behind the 5 Live commentaries, from getting lost in Portugal to navigating the new Champions League table. What’s it like preparing for a big game like Liverpool vs Man City? And who will take round two in Clash of the Commentators? Plus catch the latest entries into The Great Dictionary of Football Commentary.

01:00 John’s tip troubles
03:00 Ian’s Portugal problems
08:05 Liverpool-Real Madrid reflections
14:05 Getting used to the UCL table
17:30 ‘New series’ of Liverpool-Man City
23:30 Training the commentators
28:30 Clash of the Commentators
33:55 Working at Selhurst Park
38:15 The Great Dictionary of Football Commentary

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend:
15:00 Sat 30 Nov: Crystal Palace v Newcastle – Premier League
17:30 Sat 30 Nov: West Ham v Arsenal – Premier League
13:30 Sun 1 Dec: Man Utd v Everton – Premier League
13:30 Sun 1 Dec: Chelsea v Aston Villa – Premier League – 5 Sports Extra
13:30 Sun 1 Dec: Tottenham v Fulham – Premier League – BBC Sport website
16:00 Sun 1 Dec: Liverpool v Man City – Premier League