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Cristiano Ronaldo has given a controversial interview. Has the Man Utd man dented his legacy at Old Trafford, and will he play for United again? Plus, we take stock of where the Premier League is at as we head towards an unprecedented winter World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Ty Marshall and Eisha Acton on Premier League review duty ahead of the World Cup break! The Premier League season signed off with a bang ahead of the World Cup this weekend as Arsenal passed a crucial title test. Mikel Arteta's side will remain top of the table at Christmas as defending champions Manchester City lost out to an Ivan Toney inspired Brentford. Newcastle stormed past Chelsea, as the pressure continues to mount on Frank Lampard, and Alejandro Garnacho netted his first Premier League goal as Manchester United left it late at Fulham. No Premier League draws on the final weekend before the pause button is hit with Liverpool, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Tottenham and Leicester City all winning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan wraps up Saturday's Premier League action! Ivan Toney fired a reminder to Gareth Southgate as Brentford stormed past Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Leaders Arsenal moved five points clear, as under pressure Frank Lampard lost at Bournemouth for the second time this week, and Newcastle edged past Chelsea. Liverpool cruised to three points against Nathan Jones' Southampton at Anfield, as Leicester City, Nottingham Forest and Tottenham all signed off for the World Cup break with wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined by ex-Premier League striker Matty Fryatt and former England international Trevor Steven where discussions include the new arrivals of Nathan Jones, Julen Lopetegui and Unai Emery to Premier League dugouts, the weekend's final batch of games before the World Cup and in light of Qatar we dissect the Three Lions' chances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carabao Cup action returned midweek. Who is still in and who is out? We discuss that as well as our World Cup picks and the weekly quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gareth Southgate has unveiled his full 26-man squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Check out the full list of players and hear what the England manager has to say on todays quick-fire Football Social Daily Shots. The full 26 is... Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Nick Pope (Newcastle), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal) Defenders: Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), Eric Dier (Tottenham), John Stones (Manchester City), Kyle Walker (Manchester City), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle), Conor Coady (Everton), Ben White (Arsenal), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Mason Mount (Chelsea), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Declan Rice (West Ham), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Kalvin Phillips (Manchester City) Forwards: James Maddison (Leicester), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Jack Grealish (Manchester City), Harry Kane (Tottenham), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Raheem Sterling (Chelsea), Callum Wilson (Newcastle), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) Learn m

Gareth Southgate announces his 26-man England World Cup squad today. So who is going to Qatar? Wales will face England in the group stages, and a Welshman has been installed as new boss at Southampton. Plus, Tom from FPL show Who Got The Assist? joins us to tighten up our fantasy sides ahead of the final gameweek before the World Cup break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tottenham's South Korean forward Heung-min Son says he won't miss the upcoming World Cup 'for the world', whilst former Liverpool man Sadio Mane is now a doubt for the tournament in Qatar following injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank Lampard's Everton side were hammered 4-1 at Bournemouth in the cup last night. The two sides hover above the Premier League relegation zone and meet again in the top flight at the weekend. How under pressure is Lampard at Goodison Park? We tackle that query as well as the questions you've sent in, including whether Jamie Vardy is nearing the end of his career, as well as diving in to the news that Reece James has officially been ruled out of the England squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has suggested it was an error to award Qatar the 2022 World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool's owners FSG released a statement yesterday revealing they are welcoming offers of fresh investment in to the club. What does this mean for the Reds, who also drew Real Madrid in the Champions League last 16, with Man Utd facing Barcelona in the Europa League Round of 32. Plus we look at the likes of Wavin' Flag, Waka Waka and Three Lions as we discuss the best ever World Cup anthems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The draw for the knockout stages of the Champions League and Europa League has been made with Liverpool up against Real Madrid in the last 16 in a repeat of last season's final, whilst two titans in Barcelona and Man Utd face off in the Round of 32 in the Europa League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ralph Hasenhüttl has been sacked by Southampton. Was it the right call to ditch the Austrian? We discuss that on today's episode as well as hearing from injury data analyst Ben Dinnery on whether Phillips, Chilwell and Walker will be fit for England at the World Cup in Qatar. Plus, we have our usual Monday moan and realise Arsenal are being disrespected! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Sam Lee and Dave Scott on Sunday night duty! Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League table with an impressive 1-0 win at Chelsea as Liverpool dug deep to seal three points at Tottenham. Unai Emery marked his Premier League return with an eye-catching 3-1 Aston Villa win over Manchester United and Leeds United's 4-3 thriller dominated Saturday's action. Newcastle's Miguel Almiron inspired form continued at Southampton, James Maddison continues to impress for Leicester and De Zerbi wins again for Brighton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan wraps up Saturday's Premier League action! Erling Haaland's late sub appearance inspired defending champions Manchester City as they edged past Fulham at the Etihad Stadium. Leeds' rollercoaster season continued with a 4-3 win at home to Bournemouth with Nottingham Forest fighting back to draw with Brentford. Roberto De Zerbi picked up successive Premier League wins as Brighton beat Wolves and Leicester's revival continued away at Everton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former top flight winner Trevor Steven and ex-Brighton, Leicester and Southampton man Dean Hammond are on The Dugout this week as Chelsea take on Arsenal in the Premier League, Unai Emery has his first game as Villa boss and Miguel Almiron continues to use Jack Grealish's jibe as motivation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

West Ham and Arsenal topped their European groups which means they are straight through to the last 16, whilst Manchester United - despite beating Sociedad - will face a Champions League dropout in the Round of 32 after finishing 2nd in their group on goal difference. All of last night's European action is on today's agenda along with this week's Friday quiz... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea's Ben Chilwell picked up a hamstring issue last night which could rule him out for England in this winter's World Cup in Qatar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea beat Dinamo Zagreb last night but lost defender Ben Chilwell to injury, which is bad news for England ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United and Arsenal are also playing tonight as they look to top their respective Europa League groups, whilst Tom from FPL show Who Got The Assist? is on hand to answer your burning fantasy questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tottenham left it late but they did enough to secure passage to the Champions League knockout stages. But is Conte-ball too negative? Liverpool saw off a strong Napoli side, whilst Chelsea need a response tonight against Dinamo Zagreb. We also hear from comedians David Earl and Joe Wilkinson on the release of their new World Cup song, Cup For The Cupboard! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices