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Ian Dennis, Paul Robinson and Clinton Morrison reflect on England’s 2-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland in Dublin. The team chat about the goals from former Ireland players Declan Rice and Jack Grealish, as well as Lee Carsley's refusal to sing the national anthem. Then, we hear from Lee Carsley himself, Declan Rice and Anthony Gordon, who all join football correspondent John Murray in the tunnel at the Aviva Stadium. Timecodes: 00:32 - Reflections on England's first half performance 01:02 - Lee Carsley's refusal to sing the national anthem 02:54 - Rice and Grealish's goals 07:09 - Lee Carsley interview with John Murray 13:02 - A disappointing defeat for Ireland 15:55 - Anthony Gordon interview with John Murray 17:55 - Can Carsley get the job permanently? 23:07 - Declan Rice interview with John Murray BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: England v Finland – Nations League – 7.45pm – Tuesday 10th September

BBC Radio 5Live's John Murray and Ian Dennis are at Carton House in County Kildare ahead of England facing the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League in Dublin on Saturday. They are joined by Off The Ball's Head of Content Nathan Murphy, who gives insight on the Irish host team. John interviews Lee Carsley ahead of his first match in charge of England, with Ian capturing the thoughts of captain Harry Kane. Meanwhile, Alistair Bruce-Ball and Tom Lockyer are at the Cardiff City Stadium to discuss Wales' 0-0 Nations League draw against Turkey, their first game under Craig Bellamy. Timecodes: 01:00 - Republic of Ireland v England preview 05:00 - Lee Carsley 14:11 - Harry Kane 23:57 - Wales 0-0 Turkey debrief including reaction from Craig Bellamy BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Republic of Ireland v England – Nations League – 5pm – Saturday 7th September England v Finland – Nations League – 7.45pm – Tuesday 10th September

John Bennett is joined by Mina Rzouki, Julien Laurens & Kristof Terreur. Victor Osimhen completes his loan move to Galatasaray, and the Ballon d’Or nominations are announced. The panel dive in the latest action from Serie A and the Bundesliga, as well as an unlikely scorer in the French fourth tier. They also chat Cristiano Ronaldo after he announced he’s not ready to retire from international football. Finally, the panel get into a fiery debate around the Ballon d’Or nominations. Timecodes: 01:00 Nations League fixtures 04:00 Victor Osimhen to Galatasaray 10:35 Drama in Naples & Milan 18:35 Goalfest in Ligue 1 19:25 Bordeaux goalkeeper scores 22:25 Bayer Leverkusen lose in the Bundesliga! 25:10 Cristiano Ronaldo still playing intl. football 30:50 Ballon d’Or nominations debate BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Scotland v Poland - Nations League - 19:45 - Thursday 5th September Wales v Turkey - Nations League - 19:45 - Friday 6th September Republic of Ireland v England – Nations League – 5pm – Saturday 7th September

John Murray and Ian Dennis are at St. George’s Park ahead of Lee Carsley's first matches in charge of the England senior team. The pair chat about the Nations League fixtures against the Republic of Ireland and Finland, and are joined by potential debutants Tino Livramento, Noni Madueke and Angel Gomes. Timecodes: 03'34 - Angel Gomes press conference 10'29 - Tino Livramento interview 16'24 - Noni Madueke interview BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Scotland v Poland - Nations League - 19:45 - Thursday 5th September Wales v Turkey - Nations League - 19:45 - Friday 6th September

Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff talk to Sunderland captain Dan Neil. Sunderland are the only team in the EFL still with a 100% record. They’re also joined by Alex Bruce after his dad Steve got the Blackpool job. 72+ pay tribute to Sol Bamba, who’s died aged 39. And it's all change at Carlisle as Paul Simpson leaves and the club restructures the football department. 00:50 Alex on Steve Bruce: ‘Mum’s booted him out’ 04:45 72+ pay tribute to Sol Bamba 08:00 Sunderland captain Dan Neil interview 21:00 Paul Simpson leaves Carlisle United 27:45 Fantasy EFL update 28:15 72PLUS 72MINUS BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Scotland v Poland - Nations League - 19:45 - Thursday 5 September Wales v Turkey - Nations League - 19:45 - Friday 6 September

Unrest at Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United & Lee Carsley’s first England camp. Mark Ogden and Nizaar Kinsella discuss Erik ten Hag’s press room spat after the Liverpool defeat. They also talk England ahead of the Three Lions' upcoming Nations League games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland in what will be interim boss Lee Carsley's first games in charge of the senior team. Timecodes: 03:00 Erik ten Hag’s spat with a reporter 05:30 The evolution of press conferences 12:45 Mark Ogden’s Sir Alex Ferguson story 15:55 Arne Slot’s post-match tactical breakdown 17:25 Ten Hag’s future at Manchester United 22:20 Lee Carsley’s first senior England camp 28:15 Challenges for Carsley 29:55 The squad 31:45 Declan Rice & Jack Grealish going back to Ireland

Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Steph Houghton and Rory Smith to reflect on Liverpool's 3-0 away win against Manchester United. The panel discuss Casemiro's first half performance, and the lack of structure in Erik ten Hag's side. Then, the team are joined by Rangers fan, Chris Jack, to chat about Celtic's 3-0 win in Sunday's Old Firm. Timecodes: 3:27 Will Manchester United be "fine"? 4:57 Manchester United's structural problems 7:50 How long does Erik ten Hag have left? 11:40 Casemiro's first half performance 14:04 Liverpool's impressive midfield 18:55 Mo Salah's post-match comments 21:58 Philippe Clement interview 23:02 Old Firm reflection with Chris Jack And coming up on 5 Live Sport this week, commentary of Scotland v Poland in the Nations League at 19:45 on Thursday. That one's followed by Wales v Turkey at the same time on Friday, in what will be Craig Bellamy's first match in charge.

Liverpool cruise to a 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford & Everton implode. Nigel Reo-Coker and Charlie Austin reflect on Liverpool making it three wins from three. They also debate Declan Rice’s red card in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Brighton, Everton's implosion at Goodison Park, and discuss Erling Haaland’s second hat-trick in as many games, as Manchester City maintain their 100% start to the season. The panel also pay tribute to the former Cardiff City, Leeds United and Hibernian defender, Sol Bamba, who has sadly passed away at the age of 39. Timecodes: 01:00 Sol Bamba tributes 03:00 Erik ten Hag & Arne Slot post-match 06:15 Mo Salah’s last season at Liverpool? 11:45 Arne Slot’s start to life at Liverpool 13:05 Manchester United’s woes 19:55 Everton’s implosion at Goodison Park 30:25 Declan Rice’s red card vs Brighton

Manchester City’s Rodri joins Joe Hart to talk Guardiola, trebles & chess. He also speaks about his Spain's side Euros triumph over England and his business degree which he completed while playing for City.

A comprehensive look ahead to Manchester United v Liverpool. Plus, with the transfer window shut, what's the state of play in the Premier League? Scott McTominay has sealed his move to Napoli, is PSR forcing home-grown talent to move abroad to advance their careers? 5 Live Sport Premier League commentaries this weekend: Leicester City 15:00 Aston Villa (Saturday) West Ham United 17:30 Manchester City (Saturday) = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Newcastle United 13:30 Tottenham Hotspur (Sunday) Manchester United 16:00 Liverpool (Sunday)

John Bennett is joined by Kristoff Terreur, Rafa Honigstein & James Horncastle. The panel react to the draw of the new-look Champions League & look at Napoli's transfer business. Hear the latest on Victor Osimhen, Liverpool’s signing of Federico Chiesa from Juventus, and Romelu Lukaku’s new home in Naples. They also talk Bayern Munich and their start to life under Vincent Kompany, as well as how Bayer Leverkusen left it late… again. Timecodes: 00:35 New Champions League format 13:15 Romelu Lukaku to Napoli 15:45 Scott McTominay arrives in Naples 18:55 The latest on Victor Osimhen 22:00 Federico Chiesa to Liverpool 25:45 Wojciech Szczęsny retires from football 30:00 Bayer Leverkusen & Bayern Munich

John Murray interviews Lee Carsley after his first England squad was announced. Alex Howell, John Cross and John reflect on maiden callups for Angel Gomes and Morgan Gibbs-White. They also discuss Marcus Rashford, James Maddison, and Ben White's continued omission from the squad. Timecodes: 00:45 Reaction to the squad 02:55 Lee Carsley interview 10:45 Will Carsley get the job on a permanent basis? 12:55 Angel Gomes' maiden callup 14:30 Should the England manager be English? 15:45 Ben White, Kyle Walker & Jack Grealish 17:25 Noni Madueke & Cole Palmer

Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff talk transfers and Blackpool with Curtis Davies. They look at the late moves of the window with Burnley and Luton doing a lot of business. How will Sunderland cope without Jack Clarke? And Lyndon Dykes drops down to Birmingham. Blackpool commentator Ian Chisnall joins the pod after Neil Critchley was sacked. All that and a mascot race at Epsom and 72PLUS 72MINUS. 02:40 Mascot race at Epsom 04:45 Transfer window coming to a close 07:55 Burnley leaving it late 11:50 Luton squad lacking depth? 14:20 Jack Clarke leaves Sunderland 17:00 Lyndon Dykes swaps QPR for Birmingham 18:30 Blackpool sack Neil Critchley after two games 27:00 Bad start for Steve Evans and Rotherham 27:50 A week to remember for Barrow 29:20 Fantasy EFL update as Curtis tops the league 30:30 72PLUS 72MINUS

Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United in the transfer spotlight and more Brits go abroad. Aaron, Matt Spiro, Charlotte Duncker and Nick Mashiter discuss the latest transfer news, including Manuel Ugarte's move to Old Trafford, a potential Raheem Sterling x Jadon Sancho swap deal, and Chelsea's interest in Ivan Toney. Also hear the panel’s thoughts on Arsenal’s new signing, Mikel Merino, and they discuss why so many British players are trying their luck abroad, after Scott McTominay’s move to Napoli is close to completion. Timecodes: 00:50 Manuel Ugarte to Manchester United 05:05 Arsenal sign Mikel Merino 08:00 Update on Aaron Ramsdale 09:10 Chelsea’s interest in Ivan Toney 11:45 Raheem Sterling & Jadon Sancho swap? 17:25 Liverpool’s interest in Federico Chiesa 20:20 Scott McTominay to Napoli 24:15 Brits abroad

Groundhog Day for Everton & Sean Dyche, Man Utd’s Rashford & Brighton’s 100% start. Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Luton’s Andros Townsend and The i paper chief football writer Daniel Storey. Andros talks about his transfer limbo with Turkish Süper Lig side Antalyaspor. Hear from Sean Dyche on Everton’s bad start. What should Manchester United do with Marcus Rashford? And what about Brighton’s strong start? 00:40 Andros Townsend explains his transfer limbo 03:50 Groundhog Day for Everton 12:30 Manchester United’s wide men 21:15 Chelsea’s Madueke showing how it’s done 22:50 100% start for Brighton & Hove 25:45 Brighton fan joins the pod

Mark Chapman presents a special edition of the Football Daily reflecting on the life of former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson. Mark is joined by Chris Sutton and The i paper chief football writer Daniel Storey. Former England internationals Joe Hart and Theo Walcott also pay their tributes. 06:15 Joe Hart joins the pod 13:45 Sven speaking on the Monday Night Club 20:45 Theo Walcott joins the pod

Liverpool beat Brentford in Arne Slot’s first Premier League game at Anfield. Kae Kurd gets reaction from Tash Dowie, Nigel Reo-Coker and ESPN’s Mark Ogden. Catch interviews with Arne Slot, Chelsea’s Noni Madueke and Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola. Madueke scored a hat-trick as Chelsea thumped Wolves. And Iraola was not happy with some of the referee decisions as his side was denied a late winner against Newcastle. All that, and Manchester United agree a fee to sell Scott McTominay to Napoli. 02:00 Liverpool get first home win under Slot 06:15 Arne Slot’s thoughts on the victory 09:10 Will Trent Alexander-Arnold stay? 14:25 Big week for Ivan Toney & Brentford 17:10 Noni Madueke on Chelsea’s first PL win 21:10 Is Cole Palmer too good for Chelsea? 24:30 Bournemouth denied winner by the VAR 28:35 Evanilson needs to be given time? 30:55 Newcastle’s defender search continues 31:45 Man Utd agree fee to sell McTominay

Jay-Jay Okocha, Eden Hazard, Cristiano Ronaldo - which Premier League stars balled out? Alan Shearer and Micah Richards join Gary Lineker to talk “reducers”, dressing room bullies and commandeering a bus on a night out. [This episode was originally released on 11/10/2021. Find the full Match of the Day: Top 10 boxsets only on BBC Sounds – just search ‘Match of the Day’ via www.bbc.co.uk/sounds]

Oasis star Noel Gallagher joins the panel to talk Manchester City and Pep Guardiola. Gallagher reflects on Ilkay Gundogan returning to City and Guardiola's future. The Oasis star also looks back on gigs at Maine Road, meeting Diego Maradona, and 30 years of 'Definitely Maybe'. Also hear from Paul Robinson, Fara Williams and Glenn Murray on Fulham’s shrewd transfer business, and Robbie Savage joins to discuss his managerial debut at Macclesfield FC.

Newcastle’s Kieran Trippier could leave, while Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling remains exiled. Kae Kurd, Nizaar Kinsella and The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards discuss the latest transfer activity, including reports of Kieran Trippier seeking to leave Tyneside before the end of the transfer window, and Marc Guehi’s potential move to Newcastle. The panel also talk Raheem Sterling after Enzo Maresca announced the former England international wouldn’t be in his first-team plans this season. Timecodes: 01:20 Kieran Trippier seeking a move away from Newcastle 07:20 The latest on Marc Guehi 12:35 Manchester City’s transfer activity 17:20 What next for Raheem Sterling? 25:55 Eddie Nketiah on his way out of Arsenal 28:45 Raheem Sterling to Arsenal?