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Newcastle v West Ham is the pick of this weekend's truncated Premier League schedule as Newcastle look to stave off the drop and West Ham search for an unlikely top 4 spot. We preview all of this weekend's top flight fixtures as well as both FA Cup semi-finals, where Chelsea play a Manchester City side looking to make history this season. Niall McCaughan is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and Sky Sports broadcaster Michelle Owen on the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United and Arsenal both made it through to the Europa League semis. That now means there are 4 English sides in the semi finals of this season's UEFA competitions. We discuss both ties (Part 2, 28:50) Matt Dyson from the Gameweek podcast tackles your Fantasy Premier League questions. (Part 3, 42:06) Reports claim that Marcelo Bielsa is close to signing an extension as Leeds manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester City are 'writing their own history' says Pep Guardiola after his side beat Dortmund to progress to the semi finals of the Champions League. Dortmund's Jude Bellingham and City's Phil Foden both shone - how good could they be? We also talk about Liverpool's limp exit to Real Madrid. (Part 2, 32:09) Paul Pogba has a new Amazon documentary on the way. Will we see more players bridge the gap between football and entertainment? Plus we discuss Arsenal's Europa League tie with Slavia Prague. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea got the job done in their Champions League quarter-final - can Liverpool and Manchester City follow suit to make it 3 Premier League teams in the last 4 of the competition? Plus, we discuss reports suggesting Liverpool are unconvinced Mo Salah should receive top wages. (Part 2, 34:21) We answer your questions, including crazy press conference quotes and Mikel Arteta's Arsenal future beyond this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two Premier League games last night - Brighton drew 0-0 with Everton and West Brom gave their unlikely survival hopes a huge boost with a convincing win over Southampton. They surely couldn't pull off another great escape? (Part 2, 19:09) Leicester City players James Maddison, Ayoze Perez and Hamza Choudhury all broke the Foxes' coronavirus protocols last week, leading to some harsh words and actions from boss Brendan Rodgers. We also look at Chelsea's Champions League quarter-final second leg with Porto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal beat Sheffield United 0-3 in the Premier League last night, playing some lovely football. IS that the 'process' Mikel Arteta has been discussing? (Part 2, 16:21) VAR has been at the forefront of this weekend's top flight headlines. Have we reached a point where serious discussions about its future need to be had? (Part 3, 38:31) We preview Brighton v Everton and West Brom v Southampton, the two Premier League fixtures on offer tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Jay Motty and Pete Hall look back at the weekend's Premier League action on Game Week 31.Manchester United shook off some VAR controversy to seal a vital 3-1 win at Tottenham, West Ham edged out Top Four rivals and Chelsea and Liverpool boosted their own Champions League qualification hopes with wins over Crystal Palace and Aston Villa.Down the bottom, Newcastle opened up a six point gap over relegation rivals Fulham with crucial 2-1 win at Burnley and runaway league leaders Manchester City slip to a shock defeat at home to Leeds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined by Manchester City presenter Natalie Pike and Northern Football Reporter for the Daily Mail Jack Gaughan to run the rule over the weekend's Premier League fixtures, where the focus is firmly on the top 4. West Ham and Leicester square off, as do Spurs and Manchester United, with Chelsea taking a trip to Palace. Plus, Burnley welcome Newcastle in a huge clash at the bottom of the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United and Arsenal were in Europa League action last night. Man Utd are in control in their tie, but there is still work to be done for Arsenal. (Part 2, 20:56) Fulham have a massive Premier League game tonight against Wolves, which we sense is a must win for top flight survival. (Part 3, 32:42) We discuss the latest transfer gossip including a potential return to England for Romelu Lukaku. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea picked up a 0-2 'away' win in the Champions League quarter-final first leg last night. They're in control, but is the tie already over? (Part 2, 12:25) Former Premier League winger Matt Jarvis joins us to discuss his time at West Ham, Norwich, Wolves and now 5th tier Woking - as well as his experience playing for England. (Part 3, 27:12) Arsenal and Man Utd have Europa League knockout ties tonight. How will they get on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Borussia Dortmund lost out to a late Phil Foden goal in the Champions League last night as Manchester City take a 2-1 advantage in to the second leg of the Quarter Final. Liverpool meanwhile have an uphill battle as they lost 3-1 at Real Madrid. (Part 2, 21:29) Chelsea suffered a shock Premier League loss to West Brom at the weekend. Can they beat Porto in the Champions League? (Part 3, 31:01) We answer your questions sent in to us via social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton had James Rodriguez back against Crystal Palace but his goal was only enough for a 1-1 draw. Would Everton be closer to 4th if they had him fit more often? Plus, Jesse Lingard was the main man again with West Ham's 3-2 win over Wolves putting them in the top 4. Can they cling on in the absence of Declan Rice? (Part 2, 27:46) Champions League Quarter Finals are on the agenda tonight for Liverpool who face Real Madrid, and Manchester City who face Erling Haaland's Borussia Dortmund. Could Haaland be at the Etihad more regularly next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Sam Lee and Ant McGinley look back at a massive weekend of Premier League action over the Easter weekend.Liverpool and Manchester United boost their cases for a Top Four finish with wins over Arsenal and Brighton, as European rivals Tottenham drew with Newcastle and Leicester City lost to champions elect Manchester City.Thomas Tuchel's unbeaten start as Chelsea boss is over following a 5-2 defeat against West Brom with struggling Fulham losing ground in the race for survival with defeat at Aston Villa.The gang also preview Monday's games as Everton host Crystal Palace and Champions League chasing West Ham go to Wolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined by The Masterclass Podcast's Rob Blanchette and MEN's Senior Football Writer Ty Marshall to run the rule over the weekend's upcoming Premier League fixtures. With Leicester hunting for the top 4 and Manchester City with some important cup games coming up, can the Foxes do the double over Pep Guardiola's side? Plus we discuss the relegation picture involving Fulham, Brighton and Newcastle and can Arsenal make Liverpool's terrible season even worse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England did the job over Poland in their FIFA World Cup Qualifier at Wembley last night. But did the win leave more questions than answers about Southgate's managerial style and the Three Lions set up in general? (Part 2, 28:25) We discuss the huge £272m spent by Premier League clubs on agent fees last season as well as rumours linking Sean Dyche with Crystal Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With England taking on Poland at Wembley in a World Cup qualifier tonight, we speak to Polish Sports Journalist Tomasz Włodarczyk about what the Three Lions will be up against. With Lewandowski injured, who will step up for Poland? (Part 2, 15:39) Does Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips deserve his place in the England squad? We discuss why he works so well in his role at Elland Road. (Part 3, 26:09) We answer your questions, including whether more needs to be done to tackle social media abuse and who Man City should replace Aguero with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sergio Aguero has revealed this will be his final season at Manchester City. He'll be given a statue, but after 10 amazing seasons at the Etihad and some unforgettable goals, just how much of a great is he on the Blue side of Manchester? We speak to Man City fans Nat Pike and Ant McGinley to discuss the striker's legacy. (Part 2, 21:49) Has Gareth Southgate committed football snobbery? Sky Sports claim the England boss has told Burnley keeper Nick Pope he needs to leave the Clarets this summer if he wants to remain as England's number one. Harsh on 'unfashionable' Burnley? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dortmund's Erling Haaland is hot property at the moment. He's been linked with both Manchester City and Manchester United - but also Chelsea. Is Stamford Bridge a potential destination? (Part 2, 22:00) Nottingham Forest legend and former Wales number 1 Mark Crossley joins us to discuss his career, modern-day goalkeeping and playing under the iconic Brian Clough. (Part 3, 40:18) After Gareth Bale's disappointing return to Spurs, which players have had a more successful second spell at their club? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Jonathan Smith and Ant McGinley to review England's 2-0 World Cup qualifier win over Albania with Gareth Southgate's bloated squad options continuing to grow.The team also look at some breaking Premier League news with Erling Haaland and Romelu Lukaku linked to Manchester City as Serio Aguero looks set to leave the club this summer. Plus Harry Kane is rumoured to be wanting summer talks with Jose Mourinho and Daniel Levy over his future at the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Sam Lee and Adam Keyworth are on duty to preview England's trip to Albania and delve into some of the biggest football stories doing the rounds.Our own Jim Salveson chats to football finance expert Kieran Maguire about the latest news surrounding FFP and UEFA plans for it with Sam and Adam picking the ultimate Manchester City XI under Pep Guardiola. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices