Football Daily

John Bennett is joined by Chris Sutton, the stars of the Euro Leagues podcast - ESPN’s Julien Laurens and European football expert Rafa Honigstein and commentator Conor McNamara, as PSG book a date with Arsenal in this year’s Champions League final, after beating Bayern Munich.
They discuss the magic of superstar Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the favourites for this year’s final in Budapest and the tantalising clash of styles between PSG’s fearsome attack and Arsenal’s impenetrable defence.
We hear from Bayern boss Vincent Kompany, after his team were outfoxed by a PSG side seeking to defend their Champions League title, whilst BBC football issues correspondent Dale Johnson explains a contentious handball rule.
Plus, we hear from Man City women’s boss Andree Jeglertz after Arsenal’s draw at Brighton cemented Manchester City’s first WSL title in 10 years!
Timecodes:
01:00 – Story of the game.
03:00 – PSG focus.
07:00 – Bayern analysis and Vincent Kompany audio.
09:00 – Handball chat with Dale Johnson.
16:00 – Arsenal final look ahead.
22:00 – Manchester City women’s manager Andree Jeglertz on winning the WSL title.
Commentaries this week:
Thursday 7th May
EUROPA LEAGUE: Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest 2000 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE
Saturday 9th May
WSL: Aston Villa v Arsenal 1200 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA
PREMIER LEAGUE: Sunderland v Manchester United 1500 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE
PREMIER LEAGUE: Fulham v Bournemouth 1500 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA
PREMIER LEAGUE: Manchester City v Brentford 1730 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE
Sunday 3rd May
SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP: Celtic v Rangers 1200 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE
PREMIER LEAGUE: Nottingham Forest v Newcastle 1400 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE
PREMIER LEAGUE: Burnley v Aston Villa 1400 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA
PREMIER LEAGUE: Crystal Palace v Everton 1400 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 2
PREMIER LEAGUE: West Ham v Arsenal 1630 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE

Aaron Paul & Jobi McAnuff reflect on the EFL ups and downs. Hear from Kieran McKenna after Ipswich sealed promotion back to the Premier League. Richie Wellens doesn’t hold back after Leyton Orient just about survive in league One. Cambridge head coach Neil Harris joins the pod after earning League Two promotion. And Boreham Wood boss Luke Garrard swings by ahead of the National League play-off final with Rochdale. And messages and voicenotes always welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.
01:45 Aaron opens the mailbag…
04:30 Kieran McKenna on Ipswich Town’s promotion,
11:20 Hull gatecrash the play-offs,
14:05 Watford sack Ed Still,
15:45 Stevenage controversially win race for sixth,
18:10 Orient’s Richie Wellens doesn’t hold back,
22:25 Cambridge boss Neil Harris joins the pod,
35:05 Boreham Wood’s Luke Garrard drops in.
5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Wed 2000 Bayern v PSG,
Thu 2000 Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest.
Sat 1500 Sunderland v Man Utd,
Sat 1730 Man City v Brentford,
Sun 1200 Celtic v Rangers,
Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Newcastle United,
Sun 1400 Burnley v Aston Villa on Sports Extra,
Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Everton on Sports Extra 2,
Sun 1630 West Ham v Arsenal.

Kelly Cates is joined by Matt Upson, Rob Green, and John Murray for reaction as Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid to book their place in the Champions League Final.
They discuss what it means for Arsenal to reach the final, how they managed their narrow win against Atletico Madrid and how they might match up against Bayern Munich or Paris Saint Germain in Budapest.
We hear from Vincent Kompany on his preparations for Wednesday night’s semi-final.
Plus, Mikel Arteta reflects on a historic night for Arsenal and explains how he agonised over his team selection to face Diego Simeone’s side.
TIMECODES:
00:22 – Full time scenes at the Emirates
10:29 – A pivotal 24 hours for Arsenal
11:40 – How Arsenal beat Atletico
15:06 – Was defeat to Manchester City a positive turning point for Arsenal?
18:28 – Myles Lewis Skelly in midfield
24:01 – Arsenal’s defensive solidity
28:07 - Vincent Kompany on his preparations for PSG
37:40 – Mikel Arteta reaction

Did City throw away the title in England on the day Hearts take a step closer to it in Scotland?
Mark Chapman is joined by Charlie Adam, Shay Given and Rory Smith to discuss a dramatic day on both sides of the border. 
Plus, Arsenal performed like champions against Fulham and have Tottenham come good just in the nick of time?
  
TIME CODES: 
0:12 City grab a late point, but is it enough?
04:57 Big win for Arsenal
08:40 Should Arteta have played Myles Lewis-Skelly in midfielder earlier in the season?
11:20 Has Victor Gyokeres been a success?
16:23 Bad weekend for West Ham
24:50 How has De Zerbi inspired Spurs?
39:47 Hearts take a step closer to the title

Nigel Reo-Coker and The Telegraph's northern football writer Luke Edwards join Rick Edwards to discuss a big weekend at both ends of the Premier League.
Bukayo Saka returned to the starting lineup and inspired Arsenal to extend their lead at the top of the table. Meanwhile, Tottenham jump out of the relegation zone with a win over Aston Villa.
Plus Manchester United secure Champions League football and will Ipswich stay in the Premier League this time?
  
TIME CODES:
2:40 Saka gave the whole Arsenal team a boost
4:50 Is Gyokeres a world class striker?
13:40 Huge win for Tottenham
20:10 3-0 loss for West Ham, but were they unlucky?
28:27 Game of two halves at Old Trafford
31:10 Was Sesko's goal handball?
34:43 Is it time to make Michael Carrick the permanent Manchester United manager?
37:56 Has Florian Wirtz been a flop?
38:50 Will Ipswich stay up this time?