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Newcastle's Amanda Staveley was quizzed on Roman Abramovich's sale of Chelsea, which sparked some interesting debate when it came to Premier League ownership. (Part 2, 17:08) We've teamed up with Who Knows Wins, the social sports game where mates, family and colleagues pit their wits for real money. We choose our picks in the games featuring relegation candidates this weekend. 18+, bet responsibly, begambleaware.org. (Part 3, 35:57) It wasn't comprehensive, but Everton beat non-league Borehamwood 2-0 in the FA Cup last night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has overseen monumental success at Stamford Bridge, with multiple Premier League titles and two Champions League's won under his ownership. However, in light of recent off-field events, the Russian oligarch has decided he will sell Chelsea Football Club. We dissect the news and what it may mean for the future as well as getting the thoughts of lifelong Blues fan Damien St John on proceedings. Plus, we take a look at last night's FA Cup affairs and Everton's task tonight against non-league Borehamwood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leicester beat Burnley 0-2 in the only Premier League game last night. It's a blow for the Clarets' survival hopes, but Vardy's return will encourage a Leicester side who have been below par this term. (Part 2, 11:06) Middlesbrough added Spurs to their list of FA Cup scalps this season as Tottenham will once again go trophyless for another season. (Part 3, 23:47) Chelsea travel to Luton's peculiar Kenilworth Road in the FA Cup tonight. Can they respond from Wembley disappointment? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Ian Brannan and Joel Tudor on duty to preview Premier League and FA Cup action as Leeds confirm Marcelo Bielsa's replacement at Elland Road. Sean Dyche's Burnley can move out of the bottom three for the first time in 2021/22 if they avoid defeat at home to Antonio Conte's Tottenham at Turf Moor. Treble chasing Manchester City head to Championship basement side Peterborough United, Crystal Palace host Stoke City and Tottenham head to Middlesbrough. Leeds United have confirmed Jesse Marsch as Bielsa's replacement at Elland Road, can the American boss keep them in the Premier League? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liverpool won the Carabao Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout against Chelsea. Blues keeper Kepa was sent on to be the hero - but ended up being the villain! (Part 2, 13:06) The FA have announced that England will not be competing against Russia for the forseeable future. (Part 3, 25:45) We discuss what we didn't enjoy about the weekend's action, with Bielsa's Leeds departure on the agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Eisha Acton and Ant McGinley to review a massive weekend of Premier League action and breaking news. Manchester City sealed a controversial late 1-0 win at Everton as Manchester United stumbled again with a 0-0 Old Trafford draw against relegation battling Watford. Tottenham bounced back in their own Top Four push with a 4-0 win at Leeds as West Ham edged out a 1-0 win at home to Wolves. Newcastle and Burnley pushed their cases for Premier League survival with vital victories down at the bottom of the table. The gang also discuss the announcement of Leeds sacking manager Marcelo Bielsa and Roman Abramovich's statement passing stewardship of Chelsea FC to the club's charity foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined on this week's episode by former Premier League players Trevor Steven and Francis Benali. With Tottenham struggling recently, Antonio Conte hinted midweek he could resign as Spurs boss. Where is it going wrong for the Italian, and will he stay? Chelsea's Lukaku troubles ahead of the Carabao Cup final with Liverpool and Christian Eriksen potentially making his Brentford debut are also discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arsenal beat Wolves 2-1 in dramatic fashion last night to secure 4th in the Premier League. Are the Gunners now primed for a top 4 finish? (Part 2, 16:51) Liverpool fan Steve McNorton joins us to share his thoughts ahead of Sunday's Carabao Cup final at Wembley between the Reds and Chelsea. (Part 3, 31:57) We've teamed up with Who Knows Wins, is the social sports game where mates, family and colleagues pit their wits for real money. We go through our Pick10 choices for the weekend's Premier League action. 18+, please bet responsibly, begambleaware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tottenham lost again in the Premier League last night. Manager Antonio Conte even hinted he could quit Spurs after being beaten by Burnley - who took a huge step in their survival fight. Plus, Liverpool leathered Leeds 6-0 to cut the gap at the Premier League summit to just 3 points. (Part 2, 23:52) Manchester United were on the ropes against Atletico in the Champions League last night, but young Anthony Elanga snatched a draw in the first leg of the knockout tie. (Part 3, 36:31) Watford's misery continues, Arsenal and Wolves clash in a huge top 4 tussle and Leicester are away in Europe tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Champions League action has taken centre stage for now, with defending champions Chelsea in action last night. The Blues beat Lille 2-0 at Stamford Bridge and are in pole position for a quarter-final spot - and they did it without the under-fire Lukaku, who Tuchel claims is 'tired'... (Part 2, 20:18) It's Manchester United's turn in Europe tonight, with Ronaldo returning to Madrid in facing an old enemy, Atletico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Marley Anderson and Joel Tudor on Tuesday duty to look ahead to a busy week of Premier League and Champions League action. Chelsea face off with defending Ligue 1 champions Lille in their last 16 first leg with major questions over Romelu Lukaku's performances this season. The team also look at what next for Leeds United as they face a relegation battle in the final weeks of the campaign with Marcelo Bielsa's contract up this summer? Plus some transfer news as Manchester City prepare to offer a long term deal to Raheem Sterling and Everton boss Frank Lampard targets his former club Chelsea with summer interest in Connor Gallagher, Armando Broja and Billy Gilmour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wolves beat Leicester 2-1 in the Premier League yesterday to further announce themselves as unlikely top 4 contenders. Can they finish in the Champions League spots this season? (Part 2, 21:38) On Mondays, we like to have our weekly complain! From coin throwing to Kasper Schmeichel, what annoyed us in the Premier League this weekend? (Part 3, 31:38) Former Arsenal and West Ham man Jack Wilshere has finally found himself a new club, but it isn't who you might expect... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Jay Motty and Rob Blanchette on duty for a mammoth Premier League review show after a huge weekend of top flight action. Manchester City's first defeat of 2022, at home to Tottenham, has reopened the Premier League race, as rivals Liverpool closed the gap with a 3-1 Anfield win over Norwich City. Burnley have dragged themselves off the foot of the table, with their first win of 2022, at Brighton, as fellow strugglers Watford picked up a first victory under new boss Roy Hodgson at Aston Villa. PLUS crucial wins in the Top Four race, as Manchester United edged out a thriller at rain soaked Leeds United, Arsenal cruised past Brentford, Everton lost at Southampton, Newcastle drew at West Ham and Chelsea snatched a late three points at Crystal Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's edition of The Dugout, Niall McCaughan is joined by current Middlesbrough and former Leeds defender Sol Bamba as well as ex-Hull City and Leicester striker Matty Fryatt. Sol and Matty share their thoughts on Leeds v Man Utd, Rodgers rocky recent run at Leicester, Conte's concerns at Tottenham and more Premier League news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the 2022 FIFA World Cup closing in, who makes Gareth Southgate's next England squad? Has Maguire done enough? A maiden cap for Bowen and Ramsey? We discuss. (Part 2, 16:59) We've teamed up with Who Knows Wins, the social sports game where mates, family and colleagues pit their wits for real money. The lads choose their Premier League predictions for the weekend. (18+, bet responsibly, begambleaware.org) (Part 3, 37:05) Leicester City beat Randers in Europe last night, where Dewsbury-Hall impressed again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liverpool took a huge step towards the Champions League quarter finals with a 0-2 win away at Inter in the San Siro last night. (Part 2, 14:09) Antonio Conte has been speaking to the media and the Tottenham boss cuts a frustrated figure. Has he got a harder task at Spurs than he anticipated? (Part 3, 27:45) Leicester's European journey continues tonight as they face Randers in the Europa Conference League. Should under-pressure Brendan Rodgers be winning this competition? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronaldo stepped up to end his goal drought last night and fire Manchester United in to the Premier League's top 4 with victory over Brighton. (Part 2, 11:15) Manchester City hammered Sporting 0-5 away from home in the Champions League last night, effectively securing a spot in the quarters already. Is this their season? (Part 3, 24:15) Liverpool continue their Champions League journey tonight against Inter, with a fully fit squad for the first time in more than 1000 days! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manchester United host Brighton at Old Trafford in the Premier League. Can they turn their draws into wins and move up to 4th? (Part 2, 16:49) Kieran Trippier has had a big impact for Newcastle since his arrival but now he's injured. How big a blow will that prove to be? (Part 3, 28:30) The knockout stages of the Champions League begin tonight as Man City travel to Sporting without Jack Grealish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Jim Salveson and Marley Anderson on duty to review Leicester City's late 2-2 draw at home to West Ham on Sunday night. The Foxes' struggles continue as Brendan Rodgers' side lose more ground in the race for Europe with Jarrod Bowen's incredible form continuing for the Hammers. Antonio Conte believes it is 'impossible' for Tottenham to clinch a Champions League spot, based on their current Premier League form, as he claims he is used to working with better players than his current Spurs squad. Plus Get in the Sea Premier League style returns with fickle fans, NFTs and Jermaine Jenas vs Ralph Hasenhuttl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Tyrone Marshall and Ste McInerney to review the weekend's Premier League action with big results at both ends of the table. Manchester United's inconsistency continued with a lacklustre 1-1 draw at home to Southampton as league leaders Manchester City powered on to a 4-0 win at Norwich. Frank Lampard sealed his first Premier League win as Everton boss with Liverpool keeping up the title pressure on City via a 1-0 win away at Burnley. Wolves bounced back to winning ways in Premier League action, Trippier once again inspired Newcastle as the Magpies won three in a row for the first time since 2018, Brighton edged out Watford and Brentford ended their losing streak with a 0-0 against Crystal Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices