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    UCL Debrief: ‘Embarrassing’ Liverpool get away with it in Paris

    2026-04-08 | 27 mins.
    Arne Slot remains under pressure as Liverpool manager after the Reds were dominated by European champions PSG at the Parc des Princes in Paris. But, with only a two-goal deficit, do the Anfield side still have a chance in this tie?
    Steve Crossman is joined by ex-Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam, former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, senior football reporter Ian Dennis and French football journalist Julien Laurens to dissect Wednesday night’s game. And you’ll hear from Reds boss Arne Slot.
    Later in the show, reporter Mike Minay and Spanish journalist Ernest Macia explain how Diego Simeone made history with Atletico Madrid at Barcelona’s Camp Nou.
    Timecodes
    03:00 Does this move the dial at all on Slot’s future?
    04:45 “Playing a back 5 sends the wrong message”
    05:30 Did Slot betray his and Liverpool’s principles?
    12:50 Van Dijk on the back 5
    13:15 Do Liverpool really have another famous Anfield night in them?
    14:30 How good is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - could he be a Balon d’Or winner?
    18:30 How can Liverpool stop PSG’s fluid attack at Anfield?
    19:40 Arne Slot on PSG’s quality and why he played a back 5
    22:47 How Atleti won at the Nou Camp for the first time since 2006
    24:16 Spanish journalist Ernest Macia explains what Barcelona lacked
    25:20 How good was Julian Alvarez’s free-kick?!
    Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
    Thu 2000 Bologna v Aston Villa in UEL,
    Sat 1500 Brentford v Everton in PL,
    Sat 1500 Burnley v Brighton in PL (Sports Extra),
    Sat 1730 Liverpool v Fulham in PL,
    Sun 1400 Sunderland v Tottenham in PL,
    Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa in PL (Sports Extra),
    Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Newcastle United in PL (Sports Extra 2),
    Sun 1630 Chelsea v Manchester City in PL.
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    72+ EFL Pod: Liam Walsh’s story & Lincoln to Vegas?

    2026-04-08 | 42 mins.
    This episode of the 72+ EFL Pod discusses baby loss. If you or someone you know is in need of help, you can find links to organisations who can provide help and support at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline.
    Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Lyle Taylor discuss the top stories from the EFL. Lincoln captain Tendayi Darikwa reveals plans for a promotion vacation, and Luton Town’s Liam Walsh tells his story of baby loss during pregnancy. Messages and voicenotes always welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.
    00:50 Lyle in recovery after Easter weekend,
    02:00 Lincoln City promoted!
    08:20 Are Lincoln Vegas-bound?
    13:05 What do Lincoln need in the Championship?
    14:30 Musical chairs for second in the Championship,
    17:30 ‘Worrying’ Leicester held at Hillsborough,
    24:00 Luton’s Liam Walsh tells his baby loss story,
    34:45 League Two promotion race hots up,
    37:45 72PLUS 72MINUS.
    5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
    Wed 2000 PSG v Liverpool,
    Thu 2000 Bologna v Aston Villa,
    Sat 1500 Brentford v Everton,
    Sat 1500 Burnley v Brighton & Hove on Sports Extra,
    Sat 1730 Liverpool v Fulham,
    Sun 1400 Sunderland v Spurs,
    Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa on Sports Extra,
    Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Newcastle on Sports Extra 2,
    Sun 1630 Chelsea v Man City.
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    UCL Debrief: Havertz scores late Arsenal winner

    2026-04-07 | 27 mins.
    Kelly Cates is joined by Andros Townsend, as well as John Murray and Matt Upson from Lisbon, to react to Arsenal's late 1-0 win over Sporting.
    The team discuss Arsenal's impact subs as Martinelli and Havertz combine to score a 91st minute winner for Arteta, who says "we deserve it."
    David Raya also pulled out a massive performance to keep Arsenal in the match in various stages in the second half.
    Then, Kelly is joined by reporters Maz Farookhi and Elizabeth Conway to reflect on Real Madrid's 2-1 loss at home v Bayern, before previewing Barcelona v Atletico Madrid.
    And finally, Ian Dennis and Paul Robinson join from Paris ahead of Liverpool's quarter-final against PSG on Wednesday.
    The team hear from Florian Wirtz, who says that he doesn't agree with van Dijk's comments about Liverpool "giving up"!
    Timecodes:
    00:42 Reaction to Arsenal's late 1-0 win
    13:18 Mikel Arteta reflects on his team's performance
    15:07 Maz Farookhi & Elizabeth Conway discuss Real Madrid 1-0 Bayern
    19:02 Barcelona v Atletico Madrid preview
    22:46 Ian Dennis & Paul Robinson preview PSG v Liverpool
    24:16 Florian Wirtz disagrees with van Dijk's "giving up" comments
    Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
    Wed 2000 PSG v Liverpool in UCL,
    Thu 2000 Bologna v Aston Villa in UEL,
    Sat 1500 Brentford v Everton in PL,
    Sat 1500 Burnley v Brighton in PL (Sports Extra),
    Sat 1730 Liverpool v Fulham in PL,
    Sun 1400 Sunderland v Tottenham in PL,
    Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa in PL (Sports Extra),
    Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Newcastle United in PL (Sports Extra 2),
    Sun 1630 Chelsea v Manchester City in PL.
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    MNC: Arsenal's slump and can Slot turn Liverpool around?

    2026-04-06 | 56 mins.
    Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Phil Jagielka assess how damaging Arsenal's FA Cup defeat at Southampton could be for the rest of their season.
    German football writer Rafa Honigstein joins the podcast to look at Tonda Eckert and why Germany is bringing through so many young coaches.
    With Virgil Van Dijk saying Liverpool "gave up" during their defeat at Man City, the panel discuss whether Arne Slot can turn things around.
    And assistant coach of Iraq, Rene Meulensteen, tells us about his side's extraordinary qualification for the World Cup.
    TIMECODES
    00:30 Arsenal's disappointing cup exits
    17:15 Southampton's excellent display
    19:00 Rafa Honigstein on young German coaches
    32:18 Did Liverpool "give up" at Manchester City
    43:08 Rene Meulensteen on Iraq's World Cup qualifcation
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    FA Cup Review: Shocks, thrillers and hammerings

    2026-04-05 | 53 mins.
    Former England goalkeepers Rob Green and David James — an FA Cup winner with Portsmouth in 2009 — are joined by journalist Luke Edwards to dissect a fantastic Cup quarter-final weekend.
    Arsenal were shocked by second-tier Southampton, Premier League relegation battlers West Ham and Leeds played out a thriller on Sunday afternoon, while Manchester City continued their confident run by humbling Liverpool at the Etihad to put Arne Slot under pressure.
    Chelsea did a professional job to put 7 past Port Vale, but a lot of the focus was on Enzo Fernandez’s off-the-pitch comments. Has Liam Rosenior got his approach to it all correct?
    Timecodes:
    02:46 West Ham v Leeds thriller
    04:00 How special is this for Leeds?
    08:22 Southampton stun Quadruple-chasing Arsenal
    11:00 Southampton's perfect gameplan
    12:30 When do players really start to believe within a Cupset? 
    14:52 Tonda Eckert's incredible story
    17:30 How coaches with data backgrounds can convince players
    19:40 Are Arsenal in a full-on slide?
    22:00 What will it be like in the Arsenal dressing room now?
    28:40 Have opponents worked Arteta out? Is there a blueprint to beat Arsenal?
    30:00 How can you stop Erling Haaland? Is it possible?
    33:10 Why City look 'ominous' again
    34:40 Do City look stronger with James Trafford than Donnarumma?!
    36:30 Are Liverpool lost under Arne Slot, and is there any way back?
    44:40 Half-time teaser
    46:40 A good week for Liam Rosenior?
    50:40 Port Vale's memorable run

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