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It's a full house as Ali Bruce-Ball returns with John Murray & Ian Dennis. Ali gives a behind the scenes insight to Masters golf commentary at Augusta. What about Arsenal beating Real Madrid and making it through to the Champions League semi-finals? Will John bounce back in Clash of the Commentators? And we need your help when it comes to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary! E-mail: tcv@bbc.co.uk Voicenotes on WhatsApp to: 08000 289 369
02:40 Ali is back from seeing McIlroy make history 11:50 Getting emotional on commentary 16:00 Arsenal progress to Champions League semi-finals 21:45 Will Forest get ‘swallowed up’ in race for UCL? 27:05 Liverpool could win title this weekend 30:00 Clash of the Commentators 38:05 Great Glossary of Football Commentary 51:45 More football lookalikes
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend: Sat 1230 Arsenal women v Lyon in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, Sat 1500 Everton v Man City in the Premier League, Sat 1730 Aston Villa v Newcastle in the Premier League, Sun 1400 Ipswich v Ipswich in the Premier League, Sun 1400 Man Utd v Wolves on Radio 5 Sports Extra, Sun 1400 Fulham v Chelsea on BBC Sport website, Sun 1630 Leicester v Liverpool in the Premier League.
Manchester United produced a classic comeback, coming from 4-2 down in extra time to beat Lyon and reach the Europa League semi-finals
Kelly Cates presents reaction to an extraordinary night at Old Trafford, with Andros Townsend, Rene Meulensteen and Paul Robinson assessing how Man Utd pulled off that great escape, and what that result could do for Ruben Amorim and his tenure.
Tottenham are also into the semi-finals after a 1-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt. BBC Sport’s Sami Mokbel joins the pod from Germany to assess how big a boost that win could be for Ange Postecoglu.
But there was disappointment for Rangers, who exited the competition at the hands of Athletic Bilbao. Scottish football reporter Gavin Wallace talks us through that result.
TIMECODES 01:00 “I’ve never seen a game like that” – Paul Robinson on the comeback 08:00 Does this show what Man Utd are capable of? 12:00 Reaction from Ruben Amorim 18:00 Tottenham’s victory over Eintracht Frankfurt and what it means for Ange Postecoglu 26:15 Rangers’ Europa League exit
5 Live/BBC Sounds commentaries Saturday 19th April UWCL: Arsenal v Lyon - KO 1230 on 5 Live PREMIER LEAGUE: Everton v Manchester City - KO 1500 PREMIER LEAGUE: Aston Villa v Newcastle Utd - KO 1730
Sunday 20th April PREMIER LEAGUE: Ipswich Town v Arsenal - KO 1400 PREMIER LEAGUE: Leicester City v Liverpool - KO 1630
After Real Madrid's tame Champions League exit the Euro Leagues crew ask whether signing Trent Alexander-Arnold is really the priority to improve such an imbalanced squad needing greater defensive stability. What else needs addressing and who is/isn't in the frame to succeed Carlo Ancelotti.
Also on the agenda for Guillem Balague, Mina Rzouki and Julien Laurens; Inter and Barcelona meeting in the UCL semis for the first time since 2010 when Jose's Inter went through at Camp Nou depite not having a shot in the second leg against Pep's Barca. What are we expecting this time around?
There's a special guest on this week's pod in former Bayern technical director Marco Neppe who discusses his favourite signings from his time in Munich, how elite clubs operate, breaking the German transfer record for Harry Kane, and the recent discourse that elite level football has become boring.
TIMECODES 05:07 – Real Madrid elimination 15:48 – Inter set up Barcelona semi and memories of Mourinho v Pep in 2010 22:59 - Marco Neppe on Bayern’s exit and his career as the club’s Technical Director, his favourite signings, the record deal for Harry Kane, and recent discourse that elite level football has become boring. 40:14 – PSG v Arsenal
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend: Sat 1200 *5 Sports Extra* WSL West Ham v Manchester United Sat 1230 Women's Champions League Arsenal v Lyon Sat 1500 Premier League Everton v Manchester City Sat 1730 Premier League Aston Villa v Newcastle Sun 1400 Premier League Ipswich v Arsenal Sun 1400 *5 Sports Extra* Premier League Manchester United v Wolves Sun 1400 *BBC Sport app & website* Premier League Fulham v Chelsea Sun 1630 Premier League Leicester v Liverpool
Just how impressive was Arsenal’s display against Real Madrid in the Champions League? And can Mikel Arteta’s side go all the way this season?
Steve Crossman, commentator Ian Dennis and former Arsenal defender Matt Upson analyse a famous night in the Bernabeu as Arsenal advance to the semi-finals.
We hear from Mikel Arteta, as well as Arsenal fan Harry Symeou. And after Newcastle thrashed Crystal Palace 5-0 in the Premier League, The Athletic’s George Caulkin assess where this leaves their hopes of making next season’s Champions League.
TIMECODES 02:00 Arsenal’s performance and dominant midfield 04:30 Declan Rice’s “star quality” 10:45 Mikel Arteta on feeling proud of his team and Declan Rice’s performance 19:40 George Caulkin on Newcastle’s 5-0 win over Crystal Palace
COMMENTARIES ON 5 LIVE/BBC SOUNDS Thursday 17th April EUROPA LEAGUE: Manchester United v Lyon – KO 2000 on 5 live.
Saturday 19th April UWCL: Arsenal v Lyon - KO 1230 on 5 Live PREMIER LEAGUE: Everton v Manchester City - KO 1500 PREMIER LEAGUE: Aston Villa v Newcastle Utd - KO 1730
Sunday 20th April PREMIER LEAGUE: Ipswich Town v Arsenal - KO 1400 PREMIER LEAGUE: Leicester City v Liverpool - KO 1630
With just 4 games left across the EFL, it’s poised to be an exciting end to the season. Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens joins Aaron Paul and former Wycombe captain Joe Jacobson to discuss their season, with the club just three points outside of the League 1 play-off places. Bristol City manager Liam Manning drops by with his team looking to secure their hold on a play-off spot. There’s also plenty to be decided in the Championship with Plymouth just three points from safety – can they stay up? Also hear from Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson after beating Birmingham in the EFL Trophy final. Also – hear why Luka Modric has invested in Swansea City!
TIME CODES: 01:20 – Richie Wellens on Leyton Orient 08:35 – Bristol City manager Liam Manning 20:15 – Bristol City Chat 23:25 – Bottom of the Championship 31:15 – Lots to be decided in the EFL over the Easter weekend 31:55 – Bristol Rovers in trouble? 36:50 – EFL Trophy Final 42:10 – Luka Modric Investing in Swansea City 45:25 – Fastest red cards
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend: Weds 2000 Champions League Real Madrid v Arsenal Thurs 2000 Manchester United v Lyon Sat 1200 *5 Sports Extra* WSL West Ham v Manchester United Sat 1230 Women's Champions League Arsenal v Lyon Sat 1500 Premier League Everton v Manchester City Sat 1730 Premier League Aston Villa v Newcastle Sun 1400 Premier League Arsenal v Lyon Sun 1400 *5 Sports Extra* Premier League Manchester United v Wolves Sun 1400 *BBC Sport app & website* Premier League Fulham v Chelsea Sun 1630 Premier League Leicester v Liverpool
The quarter-finals of the Champions League second legs did not disappoint with drama, tension and a load of goals at Villa Park. Unai Emery’s side scored more on the night, but the dream is over as PSG had done enough to go through to the semi-finals with a 5-4 win on aggregate.
Kelly Cates is joined by former Villa players Dion Dublin and Stephen Warnock – who both praised the performance of Marcus Rashford and were equally baffled by the fact he was subbed off.
Correspondent John Murray and Statman Dave join the pod and look at what's next for the club.
A very happy Julien Laurens comes on to give his expert view on PSG and how they came very close to being knocked out of the competition.
The pod heads to Spain where Ian Dennis and Matt Upson have been inside the Arsenal camp ahead of their game against Real Madrid – Mikel Arteta and Jude Bellingham both make cameo appearances on this episode too.
And Jules gives his predictions on how Kylian Mbappe will fare against Arsenal on Wednesday night.
Timecodes: 01:00 – Aston Villa analysis. 14:12 – PSG section 26:26 - Arsenal preview. 28:29 - Mikel Arteta interview 32:40 – Jude Bellingham interview. 35:20 – Real Madrid and Mbappe section.
European football Commentaries this week:
Wednesday 16th April CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Real Madrid v Arsenal – KO 2000 on 5 live. Thursday 17th April EUROPA LEAGUE: Manchester United v Lyon – KO 2000 on 5 live.
Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines react to the FA Cup semi-finals where Chelsea and Manchester United booked their spots at Wembley.
Holders Manchester United have reached a third successive final and they will look to get revenge over quadruple-chasing Chelsea who beat them in the showpiece fixture back in 2023.
As well as reflecting on this year's finalists, with their Women's Champions League qualification hopes hanging in the balance and another trophyless season confirmed, the team look at what has gone wrong for Manchester City.
Plus, the Champions League has reached the semi-final stage and there is an all-English final on the cards. Two huge rivalries are renewed this weekend as Arsenal host Lyon and Chelsea visit Barcelona in the first-legs.
TIMECODES: 00:53 - Holders Manchester United reach a third successive FA Cup final. 06:50 - Manchester United being a dark horse this season. 10:55 - Marc Skinner reacts to his side booking their return to Wembley. 13:21 - Phallon Tullis-Joyce and Manchester United’s defence this season. 17:40 - Chelsea’s quadruple dream is still alive thanks to a late winner from Aggie Beever-Jones. 21:33 - What’s gone wrong for Manchester City in another trophyless season? 29:10 - The Women’s Champions League reaches the semi-final stage. 29:55 - Jen on Lyon manager Joe Montemurro, who managed Arsenal between 2017 and 2021. 34:36 - The Chelsea v Barcelona rivalry is renewed. 38:30 - Could we see an all-English champions league final? 39:11 - The WSL returns after the international break.
In the final episode of the mini-series on How To Win The Champions League, we hear from two-time winner Jose Mourinho.
He talks us through his victories with Porto in 2004 and Inter Milan in 2010, as well as some of his near-misses at Real Madrid
Mourinho explains why the competition is so important to him and how he built relationships with some of Europe's leading players over the past two decades.
A BBC iPlayer documentary accompanies this episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m00276py/how-to-win-the-champions-league
Episode 1: How to win the Champions League: Real Madrid - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0kkgyws Episode 2: How to win the Champions League: Liverpool 2019 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0l2mjj1
TIMECODES 04:20 Winning the 2004 Champions League with Porto. 14:15 Building an Inter Milan team to win the Champions League in 2010. 29:40 How he uses psychology to motivate his players 33:45 Why the Champions League matters to him
Steve Crossman is alongside Chris Sutton, former England captain Steph Houghton, and The Athletic’s Adam Crafton discuss whether Ruben Amorim’s call to drop Andre Onana backfired after Altay Bayindir’s performance in Manchester United’s loss at Newcastle.
Do Liverpool really need a succession plan for their goalkeeper Allison? Giorgi Mamardashvili is joining the club from Valencia this summer, and will a right back follow him through the door? Or do Arne Slot’s side recruit from within after the emergence of Conor Bradley?
Have Arsenal regressed this season? The Gunners have dropped 16 points from winning positions this campaign - which is just one fewer than they have in the last two seasons combined.
Plus, why is Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric buying a minority stake in Swansea City? BBC Wales football reporter Chris Wathan has all the details.
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend: Tues 2000 Champions League Aston Villa v PSG Weds 2000 Champions League Real Madrid v Arsenal Thurs 2000 Manchester United v Lyon Sat 1200 *5 Sports Extra* WSL West Ham v Manchester United Sat 1230 Women's Champions League Arsenal v Lyon Sat 1500 Premier League Everton v Manchester City Sat 1730 Premier League Aston Villa v Newcastle Sun 1400 Premier League Arsenal v Lyon Sun 1400 *5 Sports Extra* Premier League Manchester United v Wolves Sun 1400 *BBC Sport app & website* Premier League Fulham v Chelsea Sun 1630 Premier League Leicester v Liverpool
Newcastle thump Man Utd, Chelsea slip up & Kevin De Bruyne inspires Man City. Darren Fletcher, Clinton Morrison & Nigel Reo-Coker react to the Premier League weekend.
Newcastle's 4-1 win over Manchester United pushes Eddie Howe's side up to fourth in the Premier League. The Magpies now sit just a point off Nottingham Forest in third but have a game in hand on their rivals. Hear from both Jason Tindall and Ruben Amorim.
Chelsea failed to capitalise on Forest's home defeat to Everton, only managing a 2-2 draw against 18th-placed Ipswich. Aston Villa, meanwhile, continued their fine form with a 3-0 win at Championship-bound Southampton.
Brentford frustrate Arsenal at The Emirates, meaning Liverpool need just two more wins to clinch the Premier League title.
Timecodes: 03:20 Jason Tindall post-match 04:45 Newcastle thump Man Utd 07:55 Ruben Amorim post-match 08:45 Man Utd suffer again 16:15 Chelsea slip up against Ipswich 21:05 Spurs’ misery continues 27:55 Kevin De Bruyne inspires Man City comeback 33:40 Everton snatch win at Forest 36:35 Aston Villa & Youri Tielemans 38:40 Who drops out of the UCL race? 40:20 Arsenal frustrated by Brentford 41:45 Two more wins needed for Liverpool
Anthony Elanga chats to Dion Dublin about life at Nottingham Forest, working under Nuno Espirito Santo and the secret to Forest's consistency.
He also discusses moving to England at 11, his development at Manchester United and his hopes of playing in the Champions League with Forest.
Topics: 00:15 - Early years in Malmo 02:41 - Moving to England at 11and signing for Manchester United 06:36 - Moving to Nottingham Forest and personal development 10:15 - Working under Nuno Espirito Santo 12:09 - The City Ground is "the best atmosphere I've played in" 13:32 - His goal against Manchester United 16:56 - The secret to Forest's consistency 19:22 - Dressing room camaraderie 20:41 - Playing in the Champions League 21:23 - Hopes for the rest of the season
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend: Sat 1500 Nottingham Forest v Everton Sat 1730 Arsenal v Brentford Sun 1400 Liverpool v West Ham Sun 1400 Chelsea v Ipswich on 5 Sports Extra Sun 1400 Wolves v Tottenham on the BBC Sport website Sun 1630 Newcastle v Man Utd
Conor McNamara joins John Murray & Ian Dennis to talk commentary life as Mo Salah signs Liverpool deal. John reveals how he ended up in a French ambulance in midweek. Conor reflects on nearly getting stuck on his way to replace John in Paris. And Ian talks through his memorable line, ‘Rice Rice baby’. All that plus a tasty Clash of the Commentators and more additions to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary.
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01:45 Mo Salah signs new Liverpool deal 04:45 John talks about ending up in a French ambulance 11:30 Conor nearly gets stuck en route to PSG 14:40 Ian’s ‘Rice Rice baby’ 21:25 What goal celebrations would the guys perform? 24:40 Ian speaks out about the Crystal Palace restricted view 27:50 Ian tests Pat Nevin’s patience with ‘transition’ 31:15 Clash of the Commentators gets tasty 41:40 What will be added to the Great Glossary?
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend: Sat 1500 Nottingham Forest v Everton, Sat 1730 Arsenal v Brentford, Sun 1400 Liverpool v West Ham, Sun 1400 Chelsea v Ipswich on Radio 5 Sports Extra, Sun 1400 Wolves v Tottenham on BBC Sport website, Sun 1630 Newcastle v Man Utd.
What next for Andre Onana and Manchester United after his mistakes against Lyon? And how did Rangers show the spirit to hold on against Athletic Bilbao?
Conor McNamara, Izzy Christensen and Aaron Lennon look back on an entertaining night in the opening legs of the Europa League quarter finals.
We hear from Ruben Amorim on Onana’s performance, and Ange Postecoglou says “the football gods have their eyes elsewhere” after their 1-1 draw at home to Eintracht Frankfurt.
TIMECODES 0’55 How does Andre Onana recover from this? 11’12 Ruben Amorim answers questions on Onana 13’06 Rangers v Athletic Club reaction 18’19 Tottenham Hotspur v Eintracht Frankfurt reaction 22’18 Ange Postecoglou
Commentaries this week: Saturday 12th April WOMENS FA CUP: Chelsea v Liverpool 1215 KO on Sports Extra. PREMIER LEAGUE: Nottingham Forest v Everton 1500 KO on 5 Live. PREMIER LEAGUE: Arsenal v Brentford 1730 KO on 5 Live. Sunday 13th April PREMIER LEAGUE: Liverpool v West Ham 1400 KO on 5 Live. PREMIER LEAGUE: Chelsea v Ipswich 1400 KO – on Sports Extra. PREMIER LEAGUE: Wolves v Spurs 1400 KO – on the BBC Sport website. PREMIER LEAGUE: Newcastle v Manchester United 1630 KO- on 5 Live.
John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, James Horncastle and Kristof Terreur. They unpick the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final ties. Guillem explains why Barcelona are finally over the Lionel Messi era and ask whether there is any chance of a sensational comeback by Real Madrid against Arsenal. The team debate why Inter Milan perhaps deserve more credit than they get and explain who could be PSG’s answer to Mohamed Salah? And with Kevin De Bruyne leaving Manchester City, Kristof sheds light on the talented youngster at Genk who is drawing comparisons with the Belgium legend. Oh – and with Raphinha tapping home on the goal-line to deny Pau Cubarsi, the team discuss the tricky subject of goal theft.
TIMECODES 0 mins – After Raphinha nicked a goal from Pau Cubarsi, the team discuss other examples of tapping home to deny a team-mate a goal. 4 mins – The reaction in Belgium to the news Kevin De Bruyne is leaving Man City – and where he is likely to go next. 8 mins – The brilliance of Barcelona and the importance of Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. 16 mins – Do Real Madrid have any chance of going through? And is the writing on the wall for Carlo Ancelotti? 26 mins – Under-appreciated Inter Milan – and their prospects of ending Bayern’s dream of a Munich final. 33 mins – The team pick what they liked most about PSG’s win over Aston Villa. 37 mins – Konstantinos Karetsas – the new name to watch in Belgium football.
Forthcoming commentaries Thursday 10th April EUROPA LEAGUE: Lyon v Manchester United 2000 KO - Conor McNamara and Izzy Christiansen.
Saturday 12th April WOMENS FA CUP: Chelsea v Liverpool 1215 KO – LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA - Charlie Slater and Molly Mae Sharpe. PREMIER LEAGUE: Nottingham Forest v Everton 1500 KO - Ian Dennis and Leon Osman. PREMIER LEAGUE: Arsenal v Brentford 1730 KO - Conor McNamara and Andy Reid. Sunday 13th April PREMIER LEAGUE: Liverpool v West Ham 1400 KO - John Murray and Paul Robinson. PREMIER LEAGUE: Chelsea v Ipswich 1400 KO – LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA - Chris Wise and Curtis Davies PREMIER LEAGUE: Wolves v Spurs 1400 KO – LIVE ON THE BBC SPORT WEBSITE – Lee Blakeman and Stephen Kelly PREMIER LEAGUE: Newcastle v Manchester United 1630 KO – Mike Minay and Pat Nevin.
It will take something special for Aston Villa to make it through to the Champions League semi-finals after a 3-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their quarter-final in the French capital.
Mark Chapman hosts reaction to the match, with Conor McNamara and Paul Robinson inside the Parc des Princes. Former Aston Villa striker Dion Dublin also joins, along with French football expert Julien Laurens.
The podcast also features post-match reaction from Villa boss Unai Emery, defender Matty Cash, and PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
TIMECODES: 00:35 - Paris Saint Germain 3-1 Aston Villa 11:10 - Khvicha Kvaratskhelia 13:13 - Unai Emery 25:35 - Matty Cash
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:
Lyon v Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League – 20:00 – Thursday 10 April Chelsea v Liverpool in the Women's FA Cup – 12:00 – Saturday 12 April Nottingham Forest v Everton in the Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 12 April Arsenal v Brentford in the Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 12 April Liverpool v West Ham United in the Premier League – 17:30 – Sunday 13 April Newcastle United v Manchester United in the Premier League – 17:30 – Sunday 13 April Arsenal v Leicester City in the Women's Super League – 19:15 – Tuesday 15 April Aston Villa v PSG in the Champions League – 20:00 – Tuesday 15 April
Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Colchester’s Lyle Taylor. He dishes the dirt on the club shower gel rota. Hear from Chris Wilder after Sheffield United suffer defeats in the Championship promotion race. What about Bristol City’s rise and Blackburn’s bad run? Catch up with Birmingham boss Chris Davies after sealing League One promotion, and hear from Darren Ferguson ahead of the Peterborough-Birmingham EFL Trophy final. And Aaron’s patience finally pays off in Fantasy EFL.
02:35 Lyle reveals the Colchester shower gel rota 04:40 Huge twists and turns in race for Premier League 06:20 Chris Wilder: ‘We’re shooting ourselves in the foot’ 14:55 Bristol City big winners in play-off race 16:25 Blackburn on a bad run 20:20 Lyle wants Millwall in the Premier League 22:45 Birmingham celebrating promotion from League One 28:25 Peterborough-Birmingham again in EFL Trophy final 32:50 Walsall knocked off top in League Two 36:05 Aaron finally delivers in Fantasy EFL
BBC Sounds / 5 Live midweek commentaries: Wed 2000 PSG v Aston Villa in the UEFA Champions League, Thu 2000 Lyon v Man Utd in the UEFA Europa League.
Kelly Cates is alongside the BBC’s Senior Football Reporter Ian Dennis & former Arsenal and West Ham defender Matthew Upson at the Emirates Stadium, as well as former Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend, for analysis of Arsenal’s thumping victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.
They discuss Declan Rice’s two incredible freekicks, the electric atmosphere inside the Emirates, and whether the tie is already over. Harry Symeou, presenter of The Chronicles of a Gooner, joins them to discuss what it was like to be inside the stadium for such a memorable night for Arsenal. Mikel Arteta reacts to Arsenal's first goal from a direct freekick since 2021.
Plus, John Murray is in Paris ahead of PSG against Aston Villa. Unai Emery gives his thoughts on returning to the French club he managed for two years and Youri Tielemans talks about battling with Europe's strongest teams.
Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines react to England losing 3-2 away to Belgium in the second of their double header in the Nations League.
England went 3-1 behind in the first half with 19 year old Michelle Agyemang scoring a sensational goal on her senior debut 41 seconds after coming on the pitch to make it 3-2. Hear from manager Sarina Wiegman as she reflects on her teams performance and what went wrong.
Elsewhere Wales got a good draw away to Sweden while Scotland capitulated against Germany losing 6-1.
01:00 Intro 04:20 England press & lack of intensity 10:15 Second half improvement & the subs 15:15 Sarina Wiegman 20:00 Michelle Agyemang 26:10 Hannah Hampton number one? 29:10 Home Nations
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:
PSG v Aston Villa - Champions League - 20:00 - Wednesday 9th April Lyon v Man Utd - Europa League - 20:00 - Thursday 10th April Forest v Everton - Premier League - 15:00 - Saturday 12th April Arsenal v Brentford - Premier League - 17:30 - Saturday 12th April Liverpool v West Ham - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 13th April Newcastle v Man Utd - Premier League - 16:30 - Sunday 13th April
BBC Sounds / 5 Sports Extra commentaries this week:
Chelsea v Ipswich - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 13th April Wolves v Spurs - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 13th April
After the Manchester Derby turned into a damp squib, Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Michael Brown discuss whether over-coaching, micro-management and a fear making mistakes has become an "illness in the game". They also ask why derbies have seemingly lost their spark.
And after Ivan Juric left Southampton following their relegation, Glen de la Cour from the Total Saints podcast joins the MNC to discuss where the Saints go from here.
Topics: 03:14 - What next for Southampton? 12:40 - Glen de la Cour from the Total Saints podcast 20:01 - Why won't promoted clubs adapt their style of play to suit the Premier League? 34:08 - Is modern Premier League football rubbish? 40:19 - Have derbies lost their spark? 48:44 - Where do you draw the line between coaching and micro-management?
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:
Arsenal v Real Madrid - Champions League - 20:00 - Tuesday 8th April PSG v Aston Villa - Champions League - 20:00 - Wednesday 9th April Lyon v Man Utd - Europa League - 20:00 - Thursday 10th April Forest v Everton - Premier League - 15:00 - Saturday 12th April Arsenal v Brentford - Premier League - 17:30 - Saturday 12th April Liverpool v West Ham - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 13th April Newcastle v Man Utd - Premier League - 16:30 - Sunday 13th April
BBC Sounds / 5 Sports Extra commentaries this week:
Belgium v England - Nations League - 19:30 - Tuesday 8th April Chelsea v Ipswich - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 13th April Wolves v Spurs - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 13th April
Manchester derby falls flat, Fulham shock Liverpool & Southampton are relegated. Darren Fletcher is joined by Clinton Morrison and Michael Brown to react to the Premier League weekend. Also hear from Pep Guardiola, Marco Silva, Ivan Juric and Ange Postecoglou.
03:25 Manchester derby falls flat 06:05 Guardiola: ‘My players moved too much’ 13:20 Which Manchester club has had the more disappointing season? 16:20 Fulham shock leaders Liverpool 18:10 Marco Silva: ‘We are there, we have to fight’ 21:05 Aston Villa on the march ahead of PSG 25:30 Forest created chances despite no striker 28:10 Hard to rule out Newcastle 29:10 Are we worried about Chelsea and Bournemouth? 35:40 Clinton rates De Bruyne as best PL midfielder 36:40 Juric on Southampton earliest PL relegation 43:15 Postecoglou after Tottenham’s first PL win since Feb
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Tue 2000 Arsenal v Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, Wed 2000 PSG v Aston Villa in the UEFA Champions League, Thu 2000 Lyon v Man Utd in the UEFA Europa League.