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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked as Man Utd manager over the weekend. Was it the right call and who is the best option to replace him? (Part 2, 24:09) The latest transfer rumours from the Premier League, including a shock link to a Chelsea departure for Mason Mount. (Part 3, 41:47) We select our ‘heroes and villains’ from the weekend’s games, with mentions for Ranieri, Smith, Sterling and… Steele?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Jay Motty and Sam Lee look back at HUGE weekend of Premier League action and major talking points on the managerial merry go round.Manchester United have parted company with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following their 4-1 defeat at Watford with Michael Carrick taking over as interim boss in a dramatic 24 hours at Old Trafford.Liverpool deepened Arsenal's Anfield misery with a 4-0 hammering on Merseyside, Chelsea cruised past Leicester City and there were winning starts for Steven Gerrard and Dean Smith at Aston Villa and Norwich City.Newcastle kicked off the Eddie Howe era with a 3-3 St. James' draw against Brentford and Antonio Conte picked up his first Premier League victory as Tottenham boss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sport Social's Niall McCaughan and Marley Anderson are joined by former Southampton man Francis Benali to look ahead to the weekend's Premier League games. With Eddie Howe, Dean Smith and Steven Gerrard all taking on new roles, we ask how exactly will they fare - plus, who will emerge on top between two form teams in Liverpool and Arsenal? All of the weekend's games previewed on the Dugout, the show featuring former top flight professionals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Salveson, Marley Anderson and Joel Tudor discuss recent links between Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers and Manchester United, something the ex-Liverpool coach has labelled "disrespectful". Also, contract talks between United and Jesse Lingard have broken down and we answer your questions on who we think will finish in the top 7 Premier League places this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined by Marley Anderson and Callum Tyler to discuss the latest Premier League news. Crystal Palace's on-loan Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher is reportedly uncertain about his future at Stamford Bridge - should he stay at Selhurst Park or try to make it at Chelsea? Plus, Dean Smith is confident his new Norwich side can survive against the odds this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Salveson, Marley Anderson and Ian Brannan are on today's episode of Football Social Daily discussing how the Premier League has dealt with the Newcastle takeover, which sides are early favourites for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and the latest transfer rumours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ant McGinley, Joel Tudor and Marley Anderson reflect on a dominant night as England's Premier League stars secured their place at Qatar 2022 with a 10-0 thrashing of San Marino. We discuss the stand out performances and Joel pitches to play for the European minnows.Then we look at a story which seems to have caught West Ham by surprise, as their fans face a stadium ban on their trip to Austria in the Europa League. We discuss if these fines ever work, and what kind of thing can be done to eliminate unsavoury behaviour.And finally we try not to do too many Austin Powers impressions as we discuss the vast amount of money that the EPL could generate through its US TV rights sale, and what this means for football in North America and the 2026 World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ant McGinley, Marley Anderson and Jim Salveson, look at the task facing Dean Smith as he is officially announced as the new Head Coach at Carrow Road, and out of the 4 teams near the bottom to change their manager already this season, ask who is best set to survive the drop.The shortlist for the Balon d'Or has been released with almost half of the names on it coming from the Premier League, we discuss who it might end up with, and how do you decide who is the best? Is it trophies? International acclaim? Or for how you behave?Finally, we get excited about San Marino and their Wikipedia page, as they currently rank bottom in the world according to FIFA. They host England tonight as Southgate aims to top the group with a very different look side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Ant McGinley and Eisha Acton to review the latest picture within the final round of 2022 World Cup qualifiers this weekend.Gareth Southgate's England need just a point against San Marino in their final game to clinch a place in Qatar next year after Harry Maguire and Harry Kane hit the headlines in their 5-0 Wembley win over Albania.In Premier League news, Dean Smith looks set for a speedy Premier League return as Norwich City, as Alisson pushes for a Liverpool Quadruple in 2022 and Mauricio Pochettino hints at a comeback to English football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ant McGinley is joined by Southampton stalwart Franny Benali and Man City legend Paul Dickov, as they review the season so far, picking out the players and managers who have impressed, and giving a gentle nudge to those from whom they expected more. Plus, in light of recent events we get an amazing insight into what it's like for the players when the management changes. Sometimes you end up with divisions in the dressing room. And, as Paul reveals in an amazing story, sometimes you'd be surprised how many dressing rooms you actually need. All in this week's edition of The Dugout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ant McGinley, Ian Brannan and Joel Tudor on duty as news breaks during the recording.After Stevie G was announced as Villa boss, Frank Lampard emerges as the favourite to take over at Carrow Road, but is the job of keeping the Canaries up a mission impossible for whoever goes in.As England prepare for their final World Cup qualifiers, Southgate has a midfield headache, and Harry Kane has been talking about his agent and brother.Finally the Premier League may have voted against charity Christmas shirts to raise money for the homeless, but they also voted against a more frequent World Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ant McGinley, Marley Anderson and Joel Tudor on duty as news breaks during the recording.Just as we started the show, news broke that Steven Gerrard has swopped Ibrox for Villa Park in what could be a very wise career move.As Declan Rice pulls out due to illness, we ask if some England players are taking advantage of their strong position in the group to have a break. We discuss Newcastle as a possible destination for Sporting Director Michael Edwards, who will be leaving the non-playing staff at Liverpool at the end of the season.Finally, inspired by Dominic Calvert-Lewin, we discuss which fashions we'd like to see return to football, and get a rather disturbing answer from Marley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Marley Anderson and Matt Pidd on duty as the Premier League takes its final international break of 2022.The Premier League have come in for criticism after rejecting proposals from leading clubs to wear their away kits on Boxing Day as part of a charitable donation to Shelter. Is the Premier League greed showing itself ugly self yet again?The guys also discuss Neil Warnock's comments which place Sir Alex Ferguson as the fourth best ever Premier League boss based on the impacts of Arsene Wenger, Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp on English football.Plus the latest on Paul Pogba's future at Old Trafford as the French international has been ruled out until 2022 through injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Marley Anderson and Joel Tudor on duty as Newcastle confirm the arrival of Eddie Howe at St. James' Park until 2024, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard linked with Aston Villa and Norwich City in a 2002 throwback.Plus the latest Premier League transfer gossip with Manchester City linked with a swap deal for Frenkie de Jong and Raheem Sterling and Newcastle eyeing Juventus star Aaron Ramsey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dean Smith was dismissed by Aston Villa over the weekend much to the sadness of many a Villa fan. But was it the right call? Neil from Aston Villa podcast 'For The Love Of Paul McGrath' joins us to give a fans' perspective. (Part 2, 25:51) Norwich also sacked their boss, with Daniel Farke leaving Carrow Road. Was it strange timing after the Canaries victory at the weekend? (Part 3, 40:16) We discuss our heroes and villains from the weekend, with mentions for Roy Keane, Jurgen Klopp Jonjo Shelvey and David Moyes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Jay Motty and Steven McInerney are on duty to review a dramatic weekend of Premier League action centred on the Manchester derby at Old Trafford.Pep Guardiola ended Ole Gunnar Solskjaer strong record against Manchester City with a dominant 2-0 win at Old Trafford as title rivals Liverpool saw their unbeaten start to 2021/22 ended by a 3-2 defeat at West Ham.Antonio Conte made his Premier League comeback as Tottenham boss as Spurs drew 0-0 at Everton with league leaders Chelsea held by Burnley.Mikel Arteta celebrated his 100th game in charge of Arsenal with a win over Watford, but despite Norwich City clinching their first Premier League win of the season, Daniel Farke has been sacked by the Canaries, with Dean Smith dismissed by struggling Aston Villa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined by ex-West Ham and Wolves player Matt Jarvis and former Everton and Burnley man Trevor Steven to preview the weekend's Premier League action. The Manchester derby is top billing, but is this one of the most unpredictable United v City clashes in recent memory? Plus, will Antonio Conte kick off Premier League life at Spurs with a win at Everton? All of the weekend's action previewed on this week's edition of The Dugout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spurs won in a crazy game last night as Conte took charge of his first Tottenham game, whilst Leicester and West Ham could only manage draws. (Part 2, 26:59) Southampton and Aston Villa clash in the Premier League tonight with both teams in need of points. (Part 3, 35:59) Eddie Howe is set to be unveiled as the new Newcastle United manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liverpool and Manchester City both won in the Champions League last night, but Jurgen Klopp was by far the happier of the two managers as Pep Guardiola let loose in his post-match press conference! (Part 2, 26:21) Newcastle sacked Steve Bruce without having a replacement lined up. After Unai Emery ruled himself out yesterday, have the new owners made a hash of the managerial search? (Part 3, 42:04) West Ham and Tottenham are in European action tonight. David Moyes manages his 1000th game, whilst Antonio Conte could manage his 1st with Spurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Niall McCaughan and Ian Brannan on duty to review and preview another busy week for Premier League sides in the Champions League.Cristiano Ronaldo performed his usual rescue act as Manchester United geared up for this weekend's Manchester Derby with a late 2-2 draw at Atalanta with Chelsea winning 1-0 at Swedish side Malmo.It's Klopp v Simeone Round II tonight as Atletico Madrid head to Anfield with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City hosting Club Brugge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices