Manchester Football Social

Niall McCaughan is joined by the Independent's Northern Football Correspondent Mark Critchley and Manchester City Correspondent for The Athletic Sam Lee to discuss the weekend's Premier League fixtures, including a fascinate prelude to the Champions League final between Man City and Chelsea, West Ham looking to keep the pressure on in the top 4 race when they play Everton and Man Utd taking on Aston Villa in the first of their 3 Premier League games in 5 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United reached the final of the Europa League last night, with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer finally breaking his semi-final losing streak. Can they win their first major trophy under Ole when they play Villarreal, who beat a limp Arsenal to join United in Gdansk. (Part 2, 27:21) Premier League action tonight comes in the form of Leicester v Newcastle. Can Iheanacho continue his great goalscoring form? (Part 3, 48:42) We have the rare occurrence of a triple gameweek in FPL this week. Matt Dyson from the Gameweek podcast joins us to give his thoughts on what could be an exciting end to the FPL campaign... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea beat Real Madrid convincingly to secure their place in the 2021 Champions League final where they'll meet fellow Premier League side Manchester City. How good a job has Tuchel done, and how impressive were Mount and Kante? (Part 2, 20:47) We answer your questions, including whether the Champions League final should move from Turkey to England. (Part 3, 34:02) Can Manchester United and Arsenal make it an all-English Europa League final? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester City made history last night by reaching the Champions League final for the first ever time. A complete performance against PSG got the job done. Just how big a moment is this for City? (Part 2, 23:12) Chelsea will hope to join Man City in the Istanbul showpiece when they take on Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge tonight. Can Thomas Tuchel's Blues make it an all-Premier League final? (Part 3, 34:02) For every successful academy player like Mason Greenwood or Phil Foden, there are plenty who have their dreams crushed when they are told they won't make it. We speak to ex-Manchester United academy prospect Rhodri Jones, who has used his past experiences to become a mental fitness coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

West Ham beat Burnley 1-2 at Turf Moor yesterday to heap pressure back on Chelsea in the race for Champions League football. With the Blues having a tough run in, can the Hammers sneak back into the top 4? Plus, we look at the 1-1 Black Country Derby draw between West Brom and Wolves. (Part 2, 15:30) The Premier League have released a statement announcing a new 'owners charter' which would stop any future breakaways similar to the European Super League. Is this a good idea? We also look at those sides who could be promoted from the Championship this season. (Part 3, 31:36) Manchester City play PSG in the Champions League semi-final 2nd leg tonight. Can they reach the final? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Tyrone Marshall and Jonathan Smith to look back at an iconic weekend in the Premier League.A major Manchester United fan protest against the Glazer family outside Old Trafford forced the postponement of their clash with Liverpool.Manchester City moved to within two points of clinching the Premier League title as Chelsea boosted their Top Four chances.Tottenham kept themselves in the Europa League race with a Gareth Bale inspired win over Sheffield United and Brighton eased themselves away from the drop zone with a key win at home to Leeds United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined by Stretford Paddock's Jay Motty and Man City presenter Nat Pike to look ahead to all the weekend's Premier League action, including the huge fixture that is Man Utd v Liverpool, Chelsea and Fulham contesting a West London derby and Man City's trip to Crystal Palace which may see them lift the top flight title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United smashed Roma 6-2 in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final at Old Trafford. Cavani, Fernandes and Pogba shone - surely Solskjaer is now in his first final as United boss at the 5th attempt? Plus, Arsenal lost 2-1 away from home to Villarreal in their first leg. Can the Gunners overturn the deficit? (Part 2, 25:42) Southampton and Leicester meet in the Premier League tonight. Can in-form Leicester beat Saints once again? (Part 3, 46:05) Matt Dyson from the Gameweek podcast discusses the latest FPL tips and tricks with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester City grabbed a crucial 1-2 first leg away win in Paris last night to take control of their Champions League semi-final against PSG. Can they go on to the final in Istanbul? (Part 2, 25:32) Arsenal take on ex-boss Unai Emery when they travel to Villarreal in the Europa League last 4 tonight whilst Manchester United welcome Roma to Old Trafford in their semi-final first leg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea drew 1-1 at Real Madrid last night in their Champions League semi-final first leg. Can the Blues capitalise? (Part 2, 19:10) Manchester City face PSG in their semi-final tonight. (Part 3, 33:15) Spotify owner Daniel Ek has hinted he is keen to try and buy Arsenal. But is there any substance there? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leicester City took another big step towards a top 4 Premier League finish with their 2-1 win over Crystal Palace last night. We discuss Iheanacho's form and how Leicester have remained impressive on a consistent basis. (Part 2, 18:53) The Premier League have announced Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry will be inaugural inductees into the new Hall of Fame. Who else deserves a spot? (Part 3, 30:52) Chelsea travel to Real Madrid for the first leg of the Champions League semi-final. Can the Blues beat the 13-time winners? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We take a look at last night's Premier League draw between Villa and West Brom which pulls the Baggies closer to the drop and we talk about what's next for Spurs after cup final heartbreak. (Part 2, 21:33) Crystal Palace and Leicester play tonight - can the Foxes further solidify a Champions League place? (Part 3, 34:26) The latest transfer gossip including rumours of Real Madrid's Raphael Varane coming to the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Rob Blanchette and Ant McGinley to look back at crucial weekend of Premier League and EFL Cup action.Manchester City secured their fourth successive Carabao Cup title under Pep Guardiola with a 1-0 win over Spurs.Chelsea boosted their Top Four hopes with a win at West Ham and Manchester United moved to within a point of the confirming their Champions League spot with a draw at Leeds.Burnley boosted their survival hopes with a 4-0 hammering of Wolves but Brighton remain in trouble after losing at Sheffield United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amidst the backdrop of the failed European Super League, Niall McCaughan is joined by the Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan and Comedian Alex Boardman to look ahead to the weekend's top flight action. Somewhat poetically West Ham and Chelsea square off in a huge clash for a Champions League place, as well as Leeds and Man Utd renewing their top flight rivalry and two 'big 6' sides contesting the League Cup final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss the latest developments with the disastrous European Super League plans. (Part 2, 27:11) Leicester City comfortably dispatched West Brom to maintain their Champions League push. Will the Foxes make top 4 and are the Baggies all but relegated? (Part 3, 40:15) We look at tonight's Premier League offering as Arsenal welcome Everton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The European Super League spectacularly imploded just 48 hours after it's announcement. For the 6 Premier League clubs involved, how should they be punished if at all? We look through the statements released by those teams as well as Ed Woodward announcing he is to leave his executive role at Manchester United. (Part 2, 30:29) Everton have announced Director of Football Marcel Brands has signed a new contract. How will this change the club moving forward? Plus we hear a first hand account of just how tough Duncan Ferguson truly is... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The European Super League is on the brink of collapse. We discuss the 'big 6' Premier League sides' withdrawal from the proposals and what it means going forward. (Part 2, 22:26) We answer your European Super League-themed questions. (Part 3, 38:50) Spurs play their first game post-Mourinho tonight against Southampton whilst Man City play Aston Villa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Premier League news agenda continues to be dominated by the potential European Super League proposals. We discuss the latest fallout in what has been an earth-shattering 48 hours for football. (Part 2, 31:55) Tottenham have sacked Jose Mourinho. Where do they go next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

English football was rocked by the seismic news yesterday that the 'Big 6' Premier League clubs; Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham are proposing a new breakaway European Super League. We discuss what this means for the future of the English game as well as hearing from Vysyble's Roger Bell, who highlights why football's finances were always heading to this conclusion. (Part 2, 19:24) In more big Premier League news, Tottenham have sacked manager Jose Mourinho. Why have Spurs come to this decision? (Part 3, 42:50) Liverpool play Leeds in the Premier League tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Alex Boardman and Ant McGinley to look back at a busy weekend of Premier League and FA Cup action.Manchester City's Quadruple dream is ended with defeat to Chelsea who will face Leicester City in next month's FA Cup final. Newcastle's chances of Premier League survival were boosted with a 3-2 win over West Ham as Fulham slipped to a 97th-minute equaliser at Arsenal.Manchester United have closed in on a Top Four finish thanks to a 3-1 win over Burnley as Sheffield United's relegation was confirmed at Wolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices