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Liverpool were run really close in the FA Cup quarter final by Nottingham Forest last night, whilst West Ham were soundly beaten by Spurs in the Premier League to dent their top 4 hopes and enhance Tottenham's. (Part 2, 14:23) What has annoyed us this weekend? Son Heung-Min, Aston Villa and Jurgen Klopp all feature... (Part 3, 23:39) With Liverpool still in 4 competitions and Man City still in 3, who takes home the prizes this term? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Jack Gaughan and Alex Boardman on Sunday night duty to review the latest FA Cup and Premier League action from the weekend. Chelsea avoided any off field distractions to clinch an FA Cup semi final place, Manchester City kept up their treble push at Southampton and Crystal Palace cruised into the last four with a 4-0 win over Everton. In Premier League action, Leeds boosted their survival hopes with a 3-2 fightback win at Wolves, Brentford slipped up at Leicester City and Arsenal bounced back at Aston Villa. Plus, as Frank Lampard's Blues continue to struggle, the team look at Jordan Pickford's England future ahead of the 2022 World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Leicester and Hull striker Matty Fryatt and ex-Brighton and Southampton man Dean Hammond join Niall McCaughan on this week's episode of The Dugout, the show featuring former Premier League players. With Liverpool and Manchester City tussling for the title, Dean reveals how pressure can be telling in a title race from his experiences in the Championship with Southampton, whilst former finalist Matty shares his thoughts on FA Cup quarter final weekend, with Everton fighting relegation but still in the competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton beat Newcastle 1-0 last night to secure a vital 3 points in their Premier League survival bid. Leeds' have the chance to do similar tonight when they play Wolves, plus we discuss West Ham and Leicester's progression in Europe. Also, we look ahead to the weekend's games with our partners Who Knows Wins, the social betting game where you pit your wits against friends, family and colleagues. 18+, please bet responsibly, begambleaware.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Premier League title race got a little spicier as last night Liverpool won 0-2 at Arsenal to go just a point behind table-topping Manchester City. (Part 2, 12:12) Harry Kane broke another goalscoring record as Spurs kept their top 4 hopes alive with victory over Brighton. (Part 3, 25:21) Everton have a massive game tonight at home to Newcastle. Can they get a result? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United will go another season without silverware after a 0-1 loss at Old Trafford last night saw them knocked out of the Champions League. (Part 2, 11:14) Chelsea's problems have been well documented, but the club embarrassed themselves yesterday with a silly statement requesting to play an FA Cup game behind closed doors. (Part 3, 24:46) It's a massive night in the Premier League, with top 4 chasing Arsenal hosting title challengers Liverpool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Ian Brannan and Joel Tudor on duty to look back on a big night in the Premier League title race at Selhurst Park. Manchester City missed the chance to extend their lead at the top against Crystal Palace, as they drew 0-0 in South London, meaning Liverpool can close the gap on City to a point if they win at Arsenal tomorrow. On the other side of the city, Ralf Rangnick's Manchester United will be bidding for a place in the Champions League last 16, as they play host to Atletico Madrid. Plus the latest plans for Old Trafford potentially being demolished to make way for a new home for United and an incoming vote on the return of five substitutions to the the Premier League next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester City travel to Crystal Palace in the Premier League tonight looking to maintain their lead at the top of the table. (Part 2, 15:12) Ownership was the main question on Sunday as Eddie Howe fielded more awkward Newcastle questions and Chelsea's ownership issues continued. (Part 3, 34:26) What has annoyed us this week? VAR, Chelsea and more are on the agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Eisha Acton and Pete Hall on duty to review the weekend's Premier League action. Cristiano Ronaldo netted a hat trick, and set a new goal scoring world record (807) as Manchester United cruised past Spurs at Old Trafford. Embattled Chelsea seal a crucial three points against in form Newcastle, as Top Four rivals Arsenal and West Ham also won. Down the bottom, Brentford secured back-to-back Premier League wins as they edged out Burnley, Jesse Marsch finally got his first win as Leeds boss but Frank Lampard's Everton relegation woes deepen once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined by former Everton winger Trevor Steven and ex-Southampton man Francis Benali on The Dugout, the show featuring former top flight professionals. With Chelsea's future in disarray, how will the players be reacting? Trevor and Francis share their thoughts on the situation at Stamford Bridge as well as previewing some of the biggest games of the weekend, with Man Utd facing Spurs and Everton in dire need of points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Football finance expert Kieran Maguire from the Price of Football podcast joined us to discuss the latest on Chelsea after owner Roman Abramovich's assets were frozen by the UK Government. Can Chelsea still be sold? Kieran gives his take. (Part 2, 17:19) We review Thursday's Premier League results with Leeds staring relegation in the face after another damaging defeat. (Part 3, 33:32) We've teamed up with Who Knows Wins, the social sports game where mates, family and colleagues pit their wits for real money - and bragging rights! We make our choices for this weekend's Pick10 League. 18+, bet responsibly, begambleaware.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roman Abramovich's assets - including Chelsea - have been frozen amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine. The news is massive for Chelsea and may well change their future in the English game. We discuss the immediate fallout after the sanctions on the Oligarch were announced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool lost 0-1 to Inter last night but still made it through in the Champions League. Are they tournament favourites? (Part 2, 11:51) Man City have a 5-0 aggregate lead in their European tie with Sporting. Will that prompt Pep Guardiola to play the youngsters tonight? (Part 3, 20:45) The Premier League has suspended their broadcast contract in Russia and Wesley Fofana is the latest Leicester player to sign a new deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Marley Anderson and Jim Salveson on Tuesday reviewing and previewing another busy week of Premier League and Champions League action. Everton's Premier League hopes have taken another major blow in Monday night action as Frank Lampard's side crumbled to a 5-0 defeat away at Tottenham. Neighbours Liverpool return to Champions League action tonight, as Inter Milan head to Anfield, however, Jurgen Klopp's side already have a 2-0 aggregate lead over the Italians. And to wrap up, the team look at the latest rumours surrounding Marcus Rashford's future at Manchester United with the England star reportedly considering an Old Trafford exit this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss what has annoyed us this week in the world of the Premier League, with entitled football fans on the agenda. (Part 2, 12:15) Everton and Tottenham play tonight in the top flight, with both sides needing a win for different reasons. (Part 3, 26:09) The dust settles on the Manchester derby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Jay Motty and Rob Blanchette are on duty to review a ruthless weekend of action in both the Premier League title and Top Four races. Manchester City responded to Liverpool's 1-0 win over West Ham with a statement of intent as they brushed rivals Manchester United aside with a 4-1 win at the Etihad. Jesse Marsch's start to life as Leeds United boss ended in defeat at Leicester City, Burnley slipped up against Chelsea and relegation rivals Brentford broke their losing streak at Norwich. Mikel Arteta's Arsenal eased back into the Top Four, with a crucial win at Watford, as Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa all picked up three points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Leicester and Brighton midfielder and ex-Wolves and West Ham winger Matt Jarvis join Niall McCaughan on this week's episode of The Dugout. With Abramovich choosing to sell Chelsea, how will the players be impacted? Plus, we look ahead to Leeds v Leicester, Liverpool v West Ham and the notion that younger players are hungrier for success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices