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It'll be yet another season without silverware for Spurs after a limp 0-0 draw against Milan saw them crash out of the Champions League last night. Conte is out-of-contract in the summer, but could he leave Tottenham sooner? Has his tenure been a failure? Meanwhile Manchester United look to set straight Sunday's humbling 7-0 loss to Liverpool when they face Real Betis in the Europa League at Old Trafford tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pascal Chimbonda had an amazing first season in the Premier League with Wigan, earning him a World Cup 2006 call-up for France. He spoke to FSD about training with Zidane and the infamous headbutt on Materazzi, his pride at winning a trophy with Tottenham and how experiencing racist abuse made him leave France for the Premier League. Oh, and we find out why Pascal always wore gloves when playing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been an awful 7 days for Leicester City, being dumped out of the FA Cup by Championship side Blackburn, before losing at the weekend to relegation threatened Southampton in the Premier League. Is Brendan Rodgers standing with the Foxes faithful at an all time low? Mark from Leicester podcast It's Eleven, It's Heaven For Jamie Vardy joins us to discuss the feeling on Filbert Way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another mad Premier League weekend saw Liverpool beat Manchester United 7-0 at Anfield! Where did that result come from?! We attempt to pick it apart, as well as look at the actions of Bruno Fernandes in the monumental defeat. Plus, Leicester's week went from bad to worse after defeat on the road at Southampton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some big games in the Premier League this weekend, including Liverpool v Man Utd at Anfield. Are United favourites on enemy turf? Plus, Graham Potter looks to end his barren spell as Chelsea manager against Leeds, whilst Man City welcome wounded Newcastle to the Etihad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FA Cup 5th Round has been happening this week, with Southampton, Leicester and Spurs all being knocked out by lower-league opposition. Yet another season without domestic silverware for Tottenham, but Arsenal continued their fight for the Premier League title. Plus, will Ivan Toney be banned for Brentford following betting breaches? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When you think of Southampton FC, few players spring to mind sooner than Francis Benali. Born-and-bred Saints, Franny played over 300 times for his boyhood club. Benali spoke to FSD on his journey through the game, why he ditched his famous facial hair and how attempting 7 consecutive Iron Man triathlons for charity put him in hospital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Jesse Marsch was sacked, Leeds appointed Javi Gracia as their new manager. After a big win in his first game in charge, will he be able to keep the Elland Road club in the Premier League? Leeds fan Ian Brannan joins us to share the view of the supporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newcastle were beaten by Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final yesterday. Newcastle will be back, but has Erik ten Hag started to build something special at Old Trafford? Plus, we look at the Premier League action from the weekend including more problems for Potter at Chelsea and a huge win for Leeds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some massive games this weekend in the Premier League, particularly at the bottom, where Leeds play Southampton in a clash of the two bottom sides. Both have new managers, but it's an experienced one in David Moyes at West Ham who is under significant pressure right now as his Hammers host Nottingham Forest. Plus, who will win the Carabao Cup final between man Utd and Newcastle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The UK Government has confirmed that a new independent football regulator will be created to help English football move forward. But what will it help improve? We discuss that, as well as Premier League sides' in Europe this week, where Liverpool suffered at Anfield at the hands of one Spanish giant whilst Manchester United host another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So far in 2023, FSD has spoken to cult heroes, club legends and Champions League winners. We have heard tales on playing with Ronaldo and Maradona. We've even learned some of the dodgy goings on in French football! In this episode, we look back at some of the chats we've had this year so far with the likes of Wes Brown, Brian McClair, Trevor Steven and Matt Jarvis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United take on Newcastle United in the League Cup final at Wembley this weekend. But who will come out victorious, and which club needs the silverware most? FSD's resident Toon fan Marley and Man United fan Michael from A Pod of Two Halves give their thoughts on Sunday's showpiece as we preview the Carabao Cup final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another intriguing weekend in the Premier League has seen Arsenal re-establish a cushion at the top as Man City falter, whilst Man United continue their march. At the bottom, Everton are out of the bottom 3 whilst West Ham slide in, and who knows where Chelsea will end up as it's more blues for Graham Potter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weekend in the Premier League will see Arsenal look to respond from defeat to Man City when they play Aston Villa, Everton and Leeds in a relegation clash and Spurs and West Ham fight out a London Derby. We round up the weekend's biggest fixtures in rapid time on Friday's edition of FSD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester City moved top of the Premier League with a 1-3 win at Arsenal. But can the Gunners still win the title? Plus, after Jesse Marsch rejects Southampton, where do the South Coast club turn to next? And European football is back this week, with Manchester United facing Barcelona in the Camp Nou. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a weekend of some shocking decisions, referees and VAR are yet again in the spotlight. But why is it that so many mistakes are being made? Former Premier League official Mark Halsey tells us his view, and why 'VAR is here to stay'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a weekend of some awful refereeing decisions, we get stuck in to VAR and the standard of officiating in the Premier League. We also look ahead to tonight's game between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield, as well as picking apart Nathan Jones' torrid tenure at struggling Southampton. Also, check out FSD's EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fsd. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! It's Nord's 11th Birthday, so you may be in line for a little extra...   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weekend there are some tantalising Premier League games, but we've picked out 3 for special attention. Can Arsenal respond from defeat to Everton when they take on a Brentford side who hammered Liverpool last weekend, will Man City be galvanised by this week's negative news, and is it already win or bust for Nathan Jones at Southampton? This is your quick fire Premier League preview from FSD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leeds United are on the hunt for the successor to sacked Jesse Marsch. Who will fill the vacancy at Elland Road after last night's draw with Manchester United? Plus, we tackle your questions including which nation has produced the best Premier League players. Also, don't forget to check out our EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fsd. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! As it's Nord's 11th Birthday, you may be in line for a special gift... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices