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    Is Carrick right for Man Utd? And Celtic v Hearts

    05/14/2026 | 56 mins.
    It is the best Scottish title race in years and it got even spicier last night.
    Celtic were awarded a penalty for literally the last kick of the match - they scored at took it to the final day as Hearts need only a draw at Celtic Park.
    What is the feeling in Scotland, was it ever a penalty and how will Derek McInnes' Hearts approach the game on Saturday?
    Man City took the title race to another weekend as they beat Palace...but can anyone see Arsenal dropping points?
    Why do Chelsea hate Spurs so much?
    Michael Carrick looks set to make his role permanent at Man Utd, is he the right man for the job?
    At Chelsea is Xabi alonso in pole position?
    Plus 'Spygate' and best moments of the season.

    Gregor Robertson joins Alyson Rudd, Martin Samuel and Tony Cascarino
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    Has VAR decided the title and relegation?

    05/11/2026 | 59 mins.
    Was it or wasn't it? Could one decision of foul or no foul have decided the title race AND relegation? It was the biggest moment yet for VAR, was the final outcome correct...or is it more complicated than that?
    Will john McGinn get a statue at Villa Park if he leads them to a european trophy?
    Who is ion a worse position - Liverpool or Chelsea ?
    After the break an update on the SPL as Hearts go for their first title in 66 yrs; the chaos at real Madrid and who has had the better season - Bournemouth, Bretford or Brighton?

    Tom clarke is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Allnutt.
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    This is how Arsenal can beat PSG?

    05/07/2026 | 59 mins.
    Arsenal are finding form at the right time. Four points clear in the title race and through to the Champions League final the double is still on. What has brought about the turn around in form and who have been the key players?
    PSG are on the verge of defending their European title, which for some would mark them out as one of the modern day great european teams...so, how good are they and can Arsenal beat them?
    Does Man City's slip at Everton show that many of the team have not won multiple titles are are feeling the nerves?
    Chelsea lost for the fifth time in a row where does the responsibility lie?
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    EFL Extra: Round up and Play Off Predictions

    05/05/2026 | 35 mins.
    Ipswich did it on the last day...but with that squad were they always going to?
    Wrexham missed out to Hull City. That is Hull who stayed up on the final day of last season and faced a transfer embargo in the summer - quite an achievement.
    So, who makes it through the play-off's - is the smart money on the winner of Middlesbrough Southampton?
    In League One Stevenage defy the odds, Challinor does it again and Leyton Orient's Richie Wellens goes in two footed on his players.
    Lastly, in League Two final day heartbreak again for Salford and a step too far for Harrogate.
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    All change...again

    05/04/2026 | 1h 5 mins.
    Have Spurs turned a corner with De Zerbi? Two wins and a draw in his first three games, took them out of the relegation zone after West Ham lost heavily at Brentford.
    Was Aston Villa's performance cause for concern ahead of their semi final second leg against Forest. Unai Emery's team have lost three on the spin and look out of form.
    If the award doesn't go to Arteta or Pepe who else could be in line for manager of the season?
    And for player of the season could the Man City and Arsenal votes being split lead to one clear candidate from the third placed team - Bruno Fernandez.
    Arsenal have put the pressure back on Man City with two wins, and they have a striker with twenty goals for the first time in years. Does that make Gyokores a success?


    Alyson Rudd, Gregor Robertson and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat join Tom Clarke.
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The thinking fan's football podcast, providing previews and reviews of all the action - every Monday and Thursday. Listen to the best of The Times and The Sunday Times journalists as they cover the biggest sport on the planet; from winners to losers, who's in and out on the transfer roundabout, tactical developments, data analysis and the dreaded VAR.Hosted by Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson alongside special guest appearances, the team bring you the latest on the Premier League and the EFL, as well as a front-row seat to international tournaments including the Champions League, European Championships and World Cups.We know football isn't life and death. It's much more serious than that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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