Best From Manchester with Phil Podcasts (2025)

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You need to win and we are not winning games – podcast #419 for Chelsea v MUFC 11:59

2h ago11:59

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Chelsea 1 v Manchester United 0. Ruben Amorim : “It was the good things we talked about before the game: we had some moments, improving the way we played football, we pressed quite well and had some chances. “We were quite aggressive, we need to be more aggressive. We have good build-up to the last third but then we miss something. But we faced the…

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FA Cup final preview and Sunderland book place at Wembley - Football Weekly Extra podcast 59:50

16m ago59:50

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, Nedum Onuoha and Nick Ames to preview the FA Cup final between Crystal Palace and Manchester City. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Weekend Preview: FA Cup Final awaits | Over-performing Palace meet under-performing City | Can Palace break trophy drought? | Goals GALORE predicted between these sides 18:14

3d ago18:14

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"...Not sure what he can do with so much cotton wrapped around him...." Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens are back to preview this week's exciting FA Cup Final between Crystal Palace and Manchester City, with some enthralling storylines on the way! Can Palace win their first trophy in over 30 years - and their first FA Cup? These teams score GOA…

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Seventeenth Premier League defeat of the season – podcast #418 for MUFC v West Ham 10:56

2d ago10:56

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Manchester United 0 v West Ham United 2. Ruben Amorim : “If you look at the goals that we suffer, we can avoid these goals. The lack of energy, of urgency. That is the most dangerous things in this club. You can feel it at the beginning of the game. Between our box and opponent’s box there is a lack of urgency. That is something we have to change i…

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Clásico chaos, the Blades head to Wembley and your questions – Football Weekly 54:31

3h ago54:31

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nooruddean Choudry, John Brewin and Phil Kitromilides for a Football Weekly mailbag. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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A big win for Newcastle and Liverpool fans boo one of their own – Football Weekly 57:56

1d ago57:56

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lucy Ward and Sam Dalling as Newcastle secure a huge win over Chelsea in the hunt for Champions League football. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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'Stupid and disgraceful' Jackson costs Chelsea | Trent Alexander-Arnold: the view from Madrid | Ange reaches the Europa League Final 37:44

5d ago37:44

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Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens brought their shooting boots for this one - much to Juls' frustration - as they dissect a weekend of Premier League action that saw twists in the race for Europe, owners storming the pitch, and Trent Alexander-Arnold getting booed by Liverpool fans. Juls also reflects on the ‘incredible’ Sonia Bompastor leading …

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Cos United are going to Bilbao – podcast #417 for MUFC v Athletic Club Bilbao 23:58

5d ago23:58

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Manchester United 4 v Athletic Club Bilbao 1. Ruben Amorim : “Amad gave us this spark that you need to change games”. “Mason Mount, I am so happy for him, he is such a player. He works really hard. He has quality. I really like Kobbie Mainoo, just 10 minutes on the pitch, but everything he did was really good. Sometimes you are on the bench, but yo…

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Manchester United and Spurs head for Europa League final – Football Weekly (bonus) 39:42

4d ago39:42

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Paul Watson as Spurs and Manchester United progress to the Europa League final. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Arsenal down and out in Paris. What now? Football Weekly Extra 51:28

5d ago51:28

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Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Philippe Auclair reflect on Arsenal being knocked out of the Champions League by PSG. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Weekend Preview: Liverpool and Arsenal clash in 'what could have been' | Club rallies for European football: 'RIDICULOUS!' | Can Villa go back-to-back? 20:14

10d ago20:14

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"...qualifying for Europe would be, quite frankly, ridiculous..." Mark Schwarzer is joined by Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens to preview matchweek 36 of the Premier League AND a massive final round of the WSL with Michelle and Ash! How 'special' it would be if Aston Villa can secure consecutive seasons of Champions League football Why Bournemo…

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Inter 7-6 Barcelona, the greatest two-legged semi-final of all time? - Football Weekly 51:38

6d ago51:38

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Fadugba and Mark Langdon as Inter beat Barcelona 7-6 on aggregate after an absolutely thrilling two legged tie in the Champions League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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S2 | E9 | Moneyball and Enterprise Architecture with Steven Hemmings, Head of Client EA at Insight 42:28

8d ago42:28

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In this episode of Transformational Blueprints, we speak with Steven Hemmings, Technology Leader and part of the CTO Office for EMEA at Insight Enterprises. Steven shares his journey from the Bank of England to transforming enterprise architecture, emphasizing the importance of business acumen, technical expertise, and leadership. The discussion hi…

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I think it reflected our season – podcast #416 for Brentford v MUFC 16:01

10d ago16:01

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Brentford 4 v Manchester United 3. Ruben Amorim : “I think it reflected our season. We started quite well, controlling the game, not creating big chances but controlling the pace of the game. We suffered a lot with the throw-ins and set-pieces but we already knew that our team would struggle against this team. “We didn’t have the height necessary f…

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Chelsea trip up the champions in hunt for Europe – Football Weekly 55:27

8d ago55:27

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Dan Bardell as Chelsea secure a vital win over Liverpool in the race for Champions League football next season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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The race for Champions League intensifies | How do Arsenal get rid of their frailties? | Who will we see in the Premier League next year!? 47:44

8d ago47:44

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Schwarzie is joined by Phil and Juls to break down a potentially pivotal Premier League weekend in the race for Champions League qualification. The guys also look ahead to Arsenal’s season-defining second leg against PSG in the Champions League, and share their picks for who’s most likely to win the play-offs and be gracing our screens on Optus Spo…

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The result is really good – podcast #415 for Bilbao v MUFC 21:56

12d ago21:56

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Athletic Bilbao 0 v Manchester United 3. Ruben Amorim : “The result is really good. But we have to understand it too – we struggled a lot at the start. The goal and red card changed the game, but that’s a good thing with a little bit of luck. We kept ourselves in the game, and anything can change with the right situation.” “We had the chances to sc…

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A belter in Barcelona turns up the power: Football Weekly Extra 50:20

12d ago50:20

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen, Mark Langdon and Sid Lowe to discuss all the big European action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Weekend Preview: Race for Champions League hits fever pitch | FA Cup finalist meets FA Cup failure | One club with a hard fight ahead, another on track for 'best season ever' 18:33

17d ago18:33

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"...that's an incredible season for them. That's one of their best ever seasons..." Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens look ahead to matchweek 35 of the Premier League as the race for Europe is massive! FIVE points in between third and seventh for three places - who gets them? Could Bournemouth drag Arsenal into the fight for these Europe spots? …

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Advantage PSG after first leg at Arsenal – Football Weekly 52:23

13d ago52:23

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Nicky Bandini as Arsenal try and lick their wounds after they failed to gain an edge at home against PSG in the first leg of their semi-final clash in the Champions League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod…

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I feel that we lost two points today – podcast #414 for Bournemouth v MUFC 12:50

14d ago12:50

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AFC Bournemouth 1 v Manchester United 1. Ruben Amorim : “It was a tough game. The start of the game was hard for us, high pressure from the opponent. If you look at our games, it’s always a little bit our fault the way we suffer goals and then everything is so much harder to do. “But if you look at the game, especially the second half and especiall…

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Liverpool’s title delight – Football Weekly 55:19

15d ago55:19

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Robyn Cowen as Liverpool are crowned as champions and Manchester City and Crystal Palace go through to the FA Cup final. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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'No one has come close to spectacular Liverpool'| 'Europa League won't save Ange's job at embarrassing Spurs' 38:37

19d ago38:37

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Phil and Juls react to Liverpool romping to their 20th English league title with a comfortable 5-1 win over Ange's Spurs, whose domestic season seems to be going from bad to worse. But can the Europa League save his job? They also chat about the FA Cup semi-finals and whether Crystal Palace can cause an upset in the final against Manchester City. M…

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Liverpool’s title chance, the FA Cup semis … and walkers: Football Weekly Extra 55:02

19d ago55:02

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Seb Hutchinson and Dan Bardell as Manchester City get a vital win over Aston Villa in the hunt for Champions League football. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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FA Cup semi-final preview: Crystal Palace v Aston Villa | Nottingham Forest v Manchester City 22:47

20d ago22:47

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Schwarzie, Phil and Juls preview the FA Cup semi-finals as Crystal Palace take on Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest face Manchester City, live on Optus Sport. They reflect on the importance of the competition and the pressure on Villa, Palace and Forest who are desperate to lift a trophy. The team also debate Forest’s priorities: Champions League o…

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Leeds and Burnley return to the Premier League: Football Weekly 57:45

21d ago57:45

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Sanny Rudravajhala as Leeds and Burnley confirm their return to the Premier League over a busy Easter weekend in the EFL. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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S2 | E8 | The Chief Cleanup Officer: Innovating Enterprise Architecture with Rameshwar Balanagu from UNFI 42:00

22d ago42:00

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In this episode of Transformational Blueprints, we speak with Rameshwar Balanagu, Chief Enterprise Architect at UNFI, about the challenges and opportunities in the world of enterprise architecture. Ram shares his unique journey, insights on maintaining relevance amidst rapid technological changes, and why empathy and business acumen are crucial tra…

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If you don’t score goals, you don’t win games – podcast #413 for MUFC v Wolves 19:45

22d ago19:45

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Manchester United 0 v Wolverhampton Wanderers 1. Ruben Amorim : “We suffered a goal with their only shot to the goal. They scored a goal and we lose the game. It will be like this, ups and downs and let’s finish the season. “These days are really disappointing. We were better than the opponents but if you don’t score goals, you don’t win games.” On…

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Liverpool one victory from title and Villa win big in race for top five – Football Weekly 51:11

22d ago51:11

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and Jonathan Wilson as Aston Villa, Manchester City and Chelsea secure important wins in the race for the five Champions League spots. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Man United's UCL dilemma | Trent's 'epic adios' | Niclas Füllkrug: Barry big balls 53:01

22d ago53:01

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Schwarzie, Phil and Juls break down another weekend of Premier League action that felt all too familiar: Manchester United underwhelming again, Leicester losing, and fresh headlines around Liverpool’s contract talks following Trent Alexander-Arnold's winner. The guys also chat about the battle for the Champions League spots and whether Niclas Füllk…

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United always make things very very very hard for themselves – podcast #412 for MUFC v Lyon 25:48

26d ago25:48

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Manchester United 4 v Lyon 3 (AET). Amorim : “The sound in the stadium for Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire’s goals was the best sound I have ever [heard]. A lot of people want to keep shirts, I just want to keep that sound. It is the best sound in the world. “I feel for the people that had to leave when it was 4-2 because of the traffic. They will …

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Awesome Arsenal silence Madrid and set up PSG semi: Football Weekly Extra 54:23

26d ago54:23

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Philippe Auclair as Arsenal win 2-1 in Madrid to knock the holders out of the Champions League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Weekend Preview: How much longer does Ange have? | 'Belter' of a Champions League qualification clash awaits | Better manager: Emery or Howe? | 18:56

1M ago18:56

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'My dad always wanted me to sign for Everton!' We move into the final six weeks of the Premier League season, and Phil Kitromilides, Jay Bothroyd and Michael Bridges return for a big weekend preview: Bridgey tells us why he loved playing at Goodison Park, and how he and his old man were 'gutted' he never got the chance to play for the Toffees - and…

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Aston Villa fall short of heroic comeback against PSG – Football Weekly 51:40

27d ago51:40

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Lars Sivertsen as Aston Villa go out swinging in the Champions League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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A lot of mistakes – podcast #411 for Newcastle v MUFC 23:40

29d ago23:40

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Newcastle United 4 v Manchester United 1. Ruben Amorim : “Many mistakes. Newcastle were stronger in second balls. We did a lot of mistakes that made it harder to win a game. That’s all. “It’s a little bit of everything. It’s hard to point to one thing. It’s really hard to win against these top teams like Newcastle. When we make mistakes to help the…

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Catches win matches – podcast #410 for Lyon v MUFC 23:37

29d ago23:37

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Lyon 2 v Manchester United 2. Ruben Amorim : “It’s important [for Andre Onana] to focus on the next game in the Premier League, then think about the second leg. Against Lyon, when one player makes a mistake, the whole team makes a mistake.” “We will continue to do the same things. Training, seeing the game, trying to choose the best XI to win every…

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Are Nottingham Forest ready for the Champions League? | Leeds' promotion is 'done and dusted!' | Will Isak leave Newcastle this summer? 38:11

1M ago38:11

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Phil is joined by Bridgey and Jay this week to take stock of where we're at as we head into the final throws of the season: five Champions League spots are up for grabs and are Leeds on the cusp of returning to the Premier League? The guys also discuss Mo Salah's new contract at Liverpool and whether or not Alexander Isak will be leaving Newcastle …

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Manchester United thrashed as race for Champions League heats up – Football Weekly podcast 56:24

29d ago56:24

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Pougatch and Sam Dalling as Newcastle’s form puts them fourth in the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Are PSG the favourites to win the Champions League? – Football Weekly Extra podcast 52:11

1M ago52:11

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Archie Rhind-Tutt as to talk over the Champions League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Weekend Preview: City v Palace in most open contest ever! | Newcastle's 'brilliant'/'exceptional' season has United up next | Would you take Isak or Hojlund? | Bournemouth and Fulham tussle for Europe ... 17:02

1M ago17:02

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'Newcastle have had a brilliant exceptional season!' Some mouthwatering fixtures sit ahead of us this weekend in the Premier League, and you can see them all on Optus Sport! Mark Schwarzer is joined by Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens to preview a few picks of the matches: Manchester City and Crystal Palace meet at the Etihad, with a stagnating…

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Declan Rice stars on a famous night for Arsenal – Football Weekly 53:12

1M ago53:12

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Nick Ames as Declan Rice scores two incredible free kicks to help Arsenal beat Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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S2 | E7 | Why is EA Key to Digital Transformation with Dileep Marway, Technology Consultant at AND Digital 38:40

1M ago38:40

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In this episode of Transformational Blueprints, we speak with Dileep Marway from AND Digital, an expert in enterprise architecture with 18 years of technical experience. Dileep shares his unique career journey from pharmacy to computer science and highlights the importance of enterprise architecture in digital transformations. He discusses the crit…

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Fulham end Liverpool’s unbeaten run and Southampton sink – Football Weekly podcast 59:32

1M ago59:32

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Nooruddean Choudry as Fulham beat Liverpool 3-2 and Southampton are relegated. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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The Meh-chester dull-by! | De Bruyne to depart the Premier League as 'one of the greatest' | Has this still been a great season for Liverpool!? 37:59

1M ago37:59

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This week Schwarzie, Phil, and Juls dive into the Meh-chester dull-by - a Manchester derby that lacked intensity and left everyone disappointed. With both teams underperforming, they discuss why this was one of the most underwhelming derbies in recent memory. The guys also reflect on Kevin De Bruyne’s legacy as one of the Premier League’s greatest …

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A dreary derby day draw – podcast #409 for MUFC v Man City 16:21

1M ago16:21

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Manchester United 0 v Manchester City 0. Ruben Amorim : “We were closer to scoring a goal, they had more possession but that is normal. “Every player can improve. They are here because they showed something at other clubs. They have the quality. We are a team more dangerous in transition but we need to spend more time in the final third to create o…

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We cannot score goals, this season is like that – podcast #408 for Forest v MUFC 23:44

1M ago23:44

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Nottingham Forest 1 v Manchester United 0. Ruben Amorim : “We controlled the game but we already knew this team can score out of nothing. “When they score, it changes the game for what they want. We tried and had good opportunities. “In the final third, the last pass was not there. We don’t have that and we cannot score goals. This season is like t…

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Liverpool close on title after derby delight against Everton: Football Weekly Extra 53:14

1M ago53:14

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Dan Bardell as Liverpool move one step closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 derby win over Everton. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Anthony Elanga’s solo special stuns Manchester United: Football Weekly 56:03

1M ago56:03

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Mark Langdon as Nottingham Forest beat Manchester United, taking a step closer to Champions League football next season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Crystal Palace make it look Eze as the FA Cup semi-finals are set – Football Weekly 57:41

1M ago57:41

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Max Rushden is joined by Lars Sivertsen, Seb Hutchinson and Sanny Rudravajhala to look back on the FA Cup quarter-finals. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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'Bournemouth will be kicking themselves' | 'Crystal Palace will win the FA Cup for the first time!' | 'Mouthwatering' Merseyside derby headlines midweek Premier League 31:18

2M ago31:18

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Schwarzie and Bridgey reflect on another epic weekend of FA Cup action outside the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, and they can't believe Andoni Iraola's men didn't get the job done! The guys also assess the rest of the round and give their tips on who they think will be lifting the trophy at Wembley in May. There's also a ton of midweek Premier L…

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