Episodes
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PSG and Luis Enrique, Real Madrid and Kylian Mbappe – solving problems.
Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Mina Rzouki after another busy week in the Champions League.
They discuss why PSG find themselves 25th in the Champions League table. They also get stuck into the multitude of problems currently facing Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti – including the question of how to get the best out of Kylian Mbappe.
They also discuss what life at Sporting will look like after the departure of Ruben Amorim and the future of in-form striker Viktor Gyokeres.
Plus – the feel-good story at Brest, the team’s assessment of the new Champions League format at the half-way stage and Guillem gives his theory about the bizarre Tyrone Mings’ handball.
Timecodes:0 – The team discuss tattoos and the life of a trader.3.55 – The problems at PSG.13.06 – The poor form at Real Madrid and what needs to change.25.55 - Viktor Gyokeres and life at Sporting after the departure or Ruben Amorim.35.10 – The super story of French side Brest.38.45 – The team’s assessment of the Champions League so far.41.44 – Why Guillem thinks Tyrone Mings handled the ball playing for Aston Villa on Wednesday.
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Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff talk Coventry City after they sack Mark Robins. They’re joined by Port Vale chair Carol Shanahan, and Katie Stafford from the Sky Blues Fancast. Hear some of Robins’ final interview. Also catch up with match-winner Harrison Burrows after Sheffield United go second in the Championship. What about Millwall up to fifth, Wycombe top of League One, and Shrewsbury sacking Paul Hurst? And there’s a lot of wow-ing in 72PLUS 72MINUS.
00:35 Jobi enjoys a Caribbean feast02:30 Coventry sack Mark Robins08:30 Mark Robins’ final interview15:35 Sheffield United up into second18:00 Harrison Burrows INTERVIEW22:05 Millwall up to fifth!24:50 Wycombe go top of League One27:30 Shrewsbury sack Paul Hurst29:40 Port Vale top of League Two32:25 72PLUS 72MINUS
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:
Thursday 7 NovemberEuropa League - Manchester United v PAOK 2000 KO.
Saturday 9 NovemberPremier League - Wolves v Southampton 1500 KO.Premier League - Brighton v Man City 1730 KO.
Sunday 10 NovemberPremier League - Manchester United v Leicester 1400 KO.Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Newcastle 1400 KO.Premier League - Spurs v Ipswich 1400 KO.Premier League - Chelsea v Arsenal 1630 KO.
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Steve Crossman is joined by Marc Albrighton, Matt Upson and John Murray to react to defeats for Arsenal and Aston Villa in the Champions League.
We hear from Mikel Arteta after a controversial penalty decision gifted Inter Milan the chance to secure a 1-0 win at the San Siro.
Alistair Bruce-Ball and Chris Sutton discuss the bizarre penalty that cost Villa their first Champions League defeat of the season, away to Club Brugge.
Plus, John Bennett joins the pod to wrap up Wednesday’s other Champions League results.
01:34 – Reaction to Inter 1-0 Arsenal 06:14 – Would Simone Inzaghi be a fit for the Premier League?08:49 – San Siro penalty decisions19:34 – Mikel Arteta reaction20:16 – MIDPOINT20:24 – Champions League format25:56 – Wednesday Night’s other results29:14 – Club Brugge 1-0 Aston Villa31:33 – Unai Emery reaction
Commentaries on 5 Live and Sports Extra this week:
Thursday 7 NovemberEuropa League - Manchester United v PAOK 2000 KO.
Saturday 9 NovemberPremier League - Wolves v Southampton 1500 KO.Premier League - Brighton v Man City 1730 KO.
Sunday 10 NovemberPremier League - Manchester United v Leicester 1400 KO.Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Newcastle 1400 KO.Premier League - Spurs v Ipswich 1400 KO.Premier League - Chelsea v Arsenal 1630 KO.
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How concerned should Manchester City be after Sporting Lisbon inflicted a third straight defeat on Pep Guardiola's side? And what does this result do for current Sporting boss Ruben Amorim as he prepares to take over at Manchester United?
Kelly Cates is joined by senior football reporter Ian Dennis and ex-England internationals Stephen Warnock and Andros Townsend to reflect on a bad night for the Premier League champions. There's also reaction to significant wins for Liverpool and Celtic.
TIMECODES
02:10 Sporting 4-1 Man City10:15 Man City supporter Rachel Herdson on where it's gone wrong for Man City in the past week.16:40 How excited will Manchester United fans be about Amorim's victory?21:00 Liverpool and Celtic's wins
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Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines take a look at Sonia Bompastor’s Chelsea and the impressive start she has had at the club. Who are her biggest selection headaches and how has she put her stamp on Emma Hayes’ legacy?
Who could be the next Arsenal boss and has Renee Slegers done enough to get the job full-time? Ellen and Jen give their thoughts on what kind of manager is needed at the club and give an insight into Nick Cushing who is one possible candidate to replace Jonas Eidevall.
Plus Jen talks NWSL play-offs with Bay FC and winning the 2024 Lauren Holiday Impact Award for her work off the pitch.
And we want to hear from you! Email [email protected].
Timecodes:00:20 Intro 02:40 Sonia’s Chelsea07:40 Selection headaches15:30 Who could be the new Arsenal manager?28:60 NWSL play offs31:12 Jen’s award34:10 Listener questions!
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Liverpool v Bayer Leverkusen – UEFA Champions League – 20:00 – Tuesday 5 November
Club Brugge v Aston Villa – UEFA Champions League – 17:45 – Wednesday 6 November – Sports Extra Inter Milan v Arsenal – UEFA Champions League – 20:00 – Wednesday 6 November
Wolves v Southampton – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 9 NovemberBrighton v Man City – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 9 November
Manchester United v Leicester – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 10 NovemberNottingham Forest v Newcastle – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 10 November – Sports ExtraSpurs v Ipswich – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 10 November - OnlineChelsea v Arsenal – Premier League – 16:30 – Sunday 10 November
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Could Nottingham Forest get to Europe & as Edu leaves Arsenal what’s next for Mikel Arteta? Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Shay Given as they focus on Forest, who are third in the Premier League table - their highest league position since the early stages of the 98/99 season. They ask where it is going right for the club – especially after the news that Edu has resigned from his Sporting Director role at Arsenal, with multiple reports saying he is to join the network of clubs spearheaded by Evangelos Marinakis, the Nottingham Forest owner.
Attention then turns to Mikel Arteta and what the departure of Edu would mean for him at the club. And the guys look at Manchester City after Pep Guardiola’s side lost to Bournemouth on the weekend – and try and dissect where the issues might be.
And if that wasn’t enough Shay gives the guys an insight into the League of Ireland title race – which was decided on Friday night with Shelbourne winning the league for the first time in 18 years, giving Damien Duff the first trophy of his managerial career… and also how Duff’s side is going from strength to strength even after one of their key players left to go on Love Island!
Commentaries on 5 Live and Sports Extra this week:
Tuesday 5 NovemberCHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Liverpool v Bayer Leverkusen 2000 KO.CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Celtic v RB Leipzig 2000 KO.
Wednesday 6 NovemberCHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Inter Milan v Arsenal 2000 KO.CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Club Brugge v Aston Villa 1845 KO.
Saturday 9 NovemberPREMIER LEAGUE - Wolves v Southampton 1500 KO.PREMIER LEAGUE - Brighton v Man City 1730 KO. Sunday 10 NovemberPREMIER LEAGUE - Manchester United v Leicester 1400 KO.PREMIER LEAGUE - Nottingham Forest v Newcastle 1400 KO.PREMIER LEAGUE - Spurs v Ipswich 1400 KO.PREMIER LEAGUE - Chelsea v Arsenal 1630 KO.
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David Moyes is on the pod to talk Manchester United, Rúben Amorim and West Ham. Darren Fletcher is also joined by Nigel Reo-Coker as Man Utd draw with Chelsea. Hear from Ruud van Nistelrooy – what does the future hold for him? Twists and turns in the title race as Liverpool now lead with Man City, Arsenal and Aston Villa all dropping points. And Nottingham Forest are up to third!
02:10 Man Utd in a strange situation15:15 Ruud van Nistelrooy post-Chelsea16:55 Does Ruud have a future at Old Trafford?19:10 Half-time teaser20:40 Tottenham beat Aston Villa22:05 Arsenal drop points at Newcastle28:00 Bournemouth beat Man City for first time29:00 Nottingham Forest are third in the table!31:25 Do West Ham’s players need to step up?35:20 Liverpool go top with win over Brighton
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Liverpool v Bayer Leverkusen – UEFA Champions League – 20:00 – Tuesday 5 NovemberClub Brugge v Aston Villa – UEFA Champions League – 17:45 – Wednesday 6 November – Sports ExtraInter Milan v Arsenal – UEFA Champions League – 20:00 – Wednesday 6 NovemberManchester United v PAOK – UEFA Europa League – 20:00 Thursday 7 November
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Spurs winger Brennan Johnson talks form, influences, Son Heung-min & Ange Postecoglou. He discusses how comfortable he feels now he is in his second season at Tottenham Hotspur and his drive to win the club their first deomstic trophy since 2008.
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Don Hutchison, Nigel Reo Coker & Glenn Murray join Darren Fletcher to look ahead to another busy weekend in the Premier League.
The team discuss the appointment of Rúben Amorim from Lisbon club Sporting to Manchester United and what identity he will bring to the club.
Euro 2016 winner with Portugal Jose Fonte drops by to share his insight on Amorim and how he will approach managing United. Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher joins the team and gives his thoughts on the new United boss. Plus how does Jamie rate Liverpool manager Arne Slott's start in his new role?
Timecodes: 01:05 Intro02:30 Is Amorim the right fit? 06:20 Jose Fonte insight12:45 What will be United's identity? 20:00 Jamie Carragher26:20 Jamie on Slott’s start
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Liverpool v Brighton - Premier League - 15:00 Liverpool - Saturday 2 November Wolves v Crystal Palace - Premier League - 17:30 - Saturday 2 November Spurs v Aston Villa - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 3 November Man Utd v Chelsea - Premier League - 16:30 - Sunday 3 November
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John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, James Horncastle and Rafa Honigstein. How good a fit is Ruben Amorim to Manchester United, and how good are Barcelona?
The Sporting Lisbon boss looks set to complete his move to Manchester, but will he be able to emulate his success in Portugal in the Premier League?
Barcelona, fresh off a week that saw them score 13 goals and only concede two – the last four scored against bitter rivals Real Madrid in El Clasico – are six points clear at the top of La Liga. How has Hansi Flick done it, and why are Madrid faltering?
The panel also discuss the Scottish contingent in Naples aiding Antonio Conte’s side in their quest for only a second Scudetto since 1990.
Timecodes: 00:45 Ruben Amorim close to Manchester United move11:00 Hansi Flick’s dominant Barcelona13:40 Real Madrid thumped in the Clasico17:20 Los Blancos’ Ballon d’Or snub23:25 Why is it going wrong for Carlo Ancelotti?29:50 The Scots in Naples33:55 Napoli title favourites?
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Liverpool v Brighton - Premier League - 15:00 Liverpool - Saturday 2 NovemberWolves v Crystal Palace - Premier League - 17:30 - Saturday 2 NovemberSpurs v Aston Villa - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 3 NovemberMan Utd v Chelsea - Premier League - 16:30 - Sunday 3 November
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Steve Crossman is joined by ESPN Senior Writer Mark Ogden to reflect on Manchester United’s 5-2 win over Leicester City in the League Cup. Ruud van Nistelrooy’s time in charge gets off to a good start, but how close is Ruben Amorim to taking over? After hearing from van Nistelrooy himself, Steve chats to Leon Osman about Spurs’ win over Manchester City, and then to Alan Shearer and Ian Dennis about Newcastle United’s 2-0 win over Chelsea to progress to the quarter-finals. We then hear from Newcastle United boss, Eddie Howe.
Timecodes01'42 Mark Ogden on Manchester United 5-2 Leicester City, and the latest on Amorim07'12 Ruud van Nistelrooy interview09'06 Leon Osman on Tottenham 2-1 Manchester City13'41 Alan Shearer and Ian Dennis on Newcastle United 2-0 Chelsea19'55 Eddie Howe interview
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Liverpool v Brighton - Premier League - 15:00 Liverpool - Saturday 2 NovemberWolves v Crystal Palace - Premier League - 17:30 - Saturday 2 NovemberSpurs v Aston Villa - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 3 NovemberMan Utd v Chelsea - Premier League - 16:30 - Sunday 3 November
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Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff talk EFL, Ballon d’Or and FA Cup. They’re joined by Colchester United striker Lyle Taylor. Borja Sainz is leading the Championship scoring charts with Norwich. Sunderland go five points clear at the top. Will Northampton’s Mitch Pinnock remember his lucky shinpads when they face Kettering Town in the FA Cup? Kettering boss Richard Lavery joins the pod LIVE. And Ian Holloway makes a surprise return to management at League Two Swindon.
00:25 Jobi loses a bet with Aaron McLean02:45 Who wins the EFL Ballon d'Or?03:35 Borja Sainz the new main man at Norwich06:20 Jack Wilshere brings ‘stardust’ to Carrow Road09:00 Cardiff still yet to appoint Omer Riza permanently12:25 Sunderland five points clear at the top17:15 Mitch Pinnock hails ‘lucky shinpads’21:25 Cambridge United’s turnaround under Monk23:40 Kettering Town go to rivals Northampton in FA Cup29:15 Ian Holloway in at League Two Swindon34:40 An unexpected shower in 72PLUS 72MINUS
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Newcastle v Chelsea – EFL Cup – 19:45 – Wednesday 30 OctoberTottenham v Man City – EFL Cup – 20:15 – Wednesday 30 October – Sports ExtraLiverpool v Brighton - Premier League - 15:00 Liverpool - Saturday 2 NovemberWolves v Crystal Palace - Premier League - 17:30 - Saturday 2 NovemberSpurs v Aston Villa - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 3 NovemberMan Utd v Chelsea - Premier League - 16:30 - Sunday 3 November
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Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie look back on the international break.
They reflect on a win for England with goals from Grace Clinton & Leah Williamson, plus hear from manager Sarina Wiegman on the Lionesses’ win.
Plus, on a great night for all of the home nations, they reflect on success for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in the Euro 2025 play-offs, with Ceri Holland, scorer of Wales’ winner joining to reflect on their win.
Time Codes:
01:50 – England reflections13:55 – Sarina Wiegman20:30 – Scotland23:30 – Ceri Holland25:40 – Northern Ireland28:30 – Ballon d’Or
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Ruben Amorim to replace Erik ten Hag as Manchester United boss? Peter Schmeichel, Chris Sutton, and Mark Ogden join Alistair Bruce-Ball to discuss who will take the Man Utd job.
Reports are suggesting that United are in talks with Sporting Lisbon coach Ruben Amorim. Speaking on Monday, Amorim said he wasn’t expecting questions about the vacant United position and wasn’t prepared to talk about his future.
Should United legend and now-interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy be a candidate following his impressive spell at PSV? Hear from Dutch football journalist Marcel van der Kraan about the former United striker’s chances.
Could Brentford boss Thomas Frank be prized away from west London? The Stretford Paddock’s Joe Smith gives his view on whom the fans would like to take charge of their club.
The panel also discuss what needs to change at Manchester United on the pitch going forward.
Timecodes: 01:15 Ruben Amorim emerging as the frontrunner07:10 Is the Man Utd job an attractive one?10:40 Ruud van Nistelrooy to take interim charge of United19:00 Other managers being linked to the job26:00 What needs to change at United on the pitch?
5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries this week:Brentford v Sheff Wed – EFL Cup – 20:00 – Tuesday 29 OctoberEngland women v South Africa women – Friendly - 19:45 – Tuesday 29 October – Sports ExtraNewcastle v Chelsea – EFL Cup – 19:45 – Wednesday 30 OctoberTottenham v Man City – EFL Cup – 20:15 – Wednesday 30 October – Sports ExtraLiverpool v Brighton - Premier League - 15:00 Liverpool - Saturday 2 NovemberWolves v Crystal Palace - Premier League - 17:30 - Saturday 2 NovemberSpurs v Aston Villa - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 3 NovemberMan Utd v Chelsea - Premier League - 16:30 - Sunday 3 November
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Erik ten Hag is sacked by Manchester United, so what was the Dutchman’s downfall at Old Trafford? Where did it go wrong, why has the decision been made now? Who do they look to next, as for now Ruud van Nistelrooy takes the job on an interim basis? And what are INEOS’ grand plans for the future of Manchester United?
Darren Fletcher is joined by Robbie Savage and BBC Sport Football Reporter Simon Stone as they dissect the breaking news, and look at where the club goes next.
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Liverpool & Arsenal draw, Man City lead the way & pressure builds on ten Hag as Man Utd lose. Darren Fletcher is joined by Nigel Reo-Coker and Paul Robinson. Hear from Erik ten Hag after defeat at West Ham. Catch up with Arne Slot and Mikel Arteta after the 2-2 at the Emirates. How likely are Man City to win the title? And can Nottingham Forest sustain a push for Europe?
00:45 Officials getting in the way?02:10 Manchester United lose at West Ham04:10 Erik ten Hag: The best team didn’t win09:10 Do United still want ten Hag?13:05 Turning point for West Ham?14:50 Slot & Arteta on Arsenal-Liverpool draw17:55 Arsenal running out of defenders20:25 What are the title chances?23:05 Are Man City more dangerous than ever?26:50 Are Aston Villa or Chelsea in the title race?30:30 Nottingham Forest are SEVENTH34:35 Finishing with a flourish
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Brentford v Sheff Wed – EFL Cup – 20:00 – Tuesday 29 OctoberEngland women v South Africa women – Friendly - 19:45 – Tuesday 29 October – Sports ExtraNewcastle v Chelsea – EFL Cup – 19:45 – Wednesday 30 OctoberTottenham v Man City – EFL Cup – 20:15 – Wednesday 30 October – Sports Extra
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Southampton boss Russell Martin talks life as manager, tactics and stubbornness. Still without a win this season, Russell talks about what three points could do for his side and whether or not he will stick to his guns tactically. Plus, how did growing up with five brothers influence his love of the game and who inspired and influenced his management style?
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As title contenders Arsenal and Liverpool go head-to-head, who will prevail on Sunday at the Emirates? And can Julen Lopetegui's West Ham deepen Manchester United's woes?
Ben Haines previews the action with the help of Nigel Reo-Coker and Don Hutchison. They look at whether Arsenal can overcome injuries and suspensions against Arne Slot's league leaders. And the panel examine why West Ham have struggled in the early weeks of the season.
TIMECODES1:00 Liverpool's run of form8:45 Arsenal's injuries and ill-discipline19:25 West Ham's slow start to the season
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Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Mina Rzouki to reflect on this week's Champions League action.The team discuss Barcelona's comprehensive victory over Bayern Munich, as well as Real Madrid's 'inevitable' comeback against Borussia Dortmund.The panel also touch on Juventus and PSG dropping points, before welcoming Patrick Kluivert to discuss El Clásico this weekend.
Timecodes:2:55 Barcelona's win over Bayern and Raphinha's hat-trick13:45 Real Madrid's comeback and Vinicius for the Ballon d'Or?21:40 Juventus, PSG and the other highlights30:01 Patrick Kluivert on El Clásico
Commentaries on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds this week:
England women v Germany women – Friendly at Wembley – 19:30 – Friday 25 October
Aston Villa v Bournemouth – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 26 OctoberEverton v Fulham – Premier League – 17:30 - Saturday 26 October
West Ham v Man Utd – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 27 OctoberChelsea v Newcastle - Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 27 October – Sports ExtraCrystal Palace v Spurs - Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 27 October – BBC Sport Website & AppArsenal v Liverpool - Premier League – 16:30 – Sunday 27 October
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Hear from Liverpool's Arne Slot, Manchester City's Pep Guardiola and Celtic's Brendan Rodgers on Wednesday's Champions League matches. Plus Fenerbahce's Jose Mourinho faces Manchester United.
Steve Crossman is joined by former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin, former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha and correspondent John Murray to react to a good night of Champions League action for the British teams. Conor McNamara reflects on Manchester City’s performance, while John Bennett has the latest from the rest of Europe.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot reacts to his team's win against RB Leipzig, while Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reflects on a successful night for the Premier League champions against Sparta Prague.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers also talks about his team's performance against Atalanta after bouncing back from defeat against Borussia Dortmund.
Plus, hear from former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho ahead of facing his former club, Manchester United.
Time codes:
00:30 – Liverpool reaction10:45 – Manchester City reaction17:20 – Pep Guardiola20:15 – Barcelona v Bayern Munich reaction22:50 – Brendan Rodgers23:40 – Celtic Reaction26:10 – Jose Mourinho27:25 – Fenerbahce v Manchester United preview29:20 – Arne Slot30:40 – Final thoughts on Liverpool
Commentaries on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds this week:
Fenerbahçe v Manchester United – UEFA Europa League – 20:00 – Thursday 24 October England women v Germany women – Friendly at Wembley – 19:30 – Friday 25 October Aston Villa v Bournemouth – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 26 October Everton v Fulham – Premier League – 17:30 - Saturday 26 October West Ham v Man Utd – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 27 October Chelsea v Newcastle - Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 27 October – Sports Extra Crystal Palace v Spurs - Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 27 October – BBC Sport Website & AppArsenal v Liverpool - Premier League – 16:30 – Sunday 27 October
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