Episodes
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Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by new Cambridge director of football Mark Bonner. They chat Championship promotion race after Leeds win at Sheffield United. Hear from Daniel Farke and Chris Wilder. What about Blackburn appointing Valérien Ismaël? Plus will there be handshakes or fisticuffs as the panel discuss Derek Adams’ comments about respect in football.
01:25 Jobi’s ‘pundit pumps’ go viral02:30 Bonner on re-joining Cambridge07:10 Leeds win at Sheff Utd16:00 How much of a setback for Sheff Utd?22:00 Blackburn appoint Valérien Ismaël28:45 Can Cambridge survive under Neil Harris?37:50 Another ‘period of exclusivity’ at Reading38:50 Derek Adams on ‘disrespectful’ Walsall43:00 Nigel Adkins leaves Tranmere44:20 The FA Cup returns!47:45 72PLUS 72MINUSBBC Sounds / 5 Live FA Cup commentaries this weekend:Fri 28 Feb 2000 Aston Villa v Cardiff,Sat 1 Mar 1215 Crystal Palace v Millwall,Sat 1 Mar 1215 Preston v Burnley on BBC Sport website,Sat 1 Mar 1500 Bournemouth v Wolves,Sat 1 Mar 1745 Man City v Plymouth,Sun 2 Mar 1345 Newcastle v Brighton,Mon 3 Mar 1930 Nottingham Forest v Ipswich.
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Mark Chapman presents reaction to the midweek Premier League fixtures. Dion Dublin and Aaron Lennon join Mark as Man Utd edge Ipswich, and Liverpool go 13 points clear at the top.
10-man Manchester United secured a dramatic three points after conceding first against Ipswich, turning the game around and edging a 3-2 thriller. Hear from the Red Devils manager Ruben Amorim.
Arsenal were held to a 0-0 draw away at Nottingham Forest, meaning a Liverpool win would send Arne Slot's side 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League. Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister in a 2-0 win over Newcastle ensured the title is now firmly in Liverpool's hands. Hear from Mikel Arteta and goalscorer Szoboszlai.
Also hear from Erling Haaland after his goal earned Manchester City three points on the road at Spurs, and Thomas Frank gives his thoughts after Everton held Brentford to a 1-1 draw.
Timecodes:00:30 Man Utd 3-2 Ipswich02:50 Ruben Amorim post-match07:10 Spurs 0-1 Man City08:50 Erling Haaland post-match11:20 Nott'm Forest 0-0 Arsenal12:50 Mikel Arteta post-match16:40 Brentford 0-0 Everton19:15 Thomas Frank post-match20:50 Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle23:25 Dominik Szoboszlai post-match
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Commentaries this week:
Fri 28 Feb 2000 Aston Villa v Cardiff in FA CupSat 1 Mar 1215 Crystal Palace v Millwall in FA CupSat 1 Mar 1215 Preston v Burnley in FA Cup on BBC Sport websiteSat 1 Mar 1500 Bournemouth v Wolves in FA CupSat 1 Mar 1745 Man City v Plymouth in FA CupSun 2 Mar 1345 Newcastle v Brighton in FA CupMon 3 Mar 1930 Nottingham Forest v Ipswich in FA Cup
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Katie Smith is joined by Izzy Christiansen and Alistair Bruce-Ball as England beat World Champions Spain 1-0 in the Nations League at Wembley.
Hear from goal scorer Jess Park, goalkeeper Hannah Hampton and manager Sarina Wiegman on that impressive display. It was the first time England have faced Spain since the World Cup final in 2023 and this was a Lionesses side that showed they are getting closer to their best.
The result boosts their position in the Women's Nations League table and is a big step in the right direction in their preparations for the Euros this summer. 00:20 Intro 02:00 Hannah Hampton07:10 Jess Park 09:30 Russo impressing 14:20 Spain England rivalry 18:00 Sarina Wiegman22:15 Looking ahead to the Euros
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:
Fri 28 Feb 2000 Aston Villa v Cardiff in FA CupSat 1 Mar 1215 Crystal Palace v Millwall in FA CupSat 1 Mar 1215 Preston v Burnley in FA Cup on BBC Sport websiteSat 1 Mar 1500 Bournemouth v Wolves in FA CupSat 1 Mar 1745 Man City v Plymouth in FA CupSun 2 Mar 1345 Newcastle v Brighton in FA CupMon 3 Mar 1930 Nottingham Forest v Ipswich in FA Cup
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Chelsea back in the top four & Crystal Palace thump Aston Villa. Steve Crossman is joined by Clinton Morrison, Andy Reid and Mark Schwarzer. Also hear from Oliver Glasner, Enzo Maresca, Marco Silva and Fabian Hurzeler. And Ali Maxwell from the Not The Top 20 Pod swings by to talk EFL Championship.
02:20 Oliver Glasner interview after Palace hit four past Villa08:35 Fabian Hurzeler interview after Welbeck scores winner12:25 Chelsea move into top four with win over Southampton18:35 Wolves lose to remain five points clear of drop zone21:05 Middlesbrough back to winning ways in the Championship
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Wed 26 Feb 2000 England v Spain in UEFA Women’s Nations League,Fri 28 Feb 2000 Aston Villa v Cardiff in FA Cup,Sat 1 Mar 1215 Crystal Palace v Millwall in FA Cup,Sat 1 Mar 1215 Preston v Burnley in FA Cup on BBC Sport website,Sat 1 Mar 1500 Bournemouth v Wolves in FA Cup,Sat 1 Mar 1745 Man City v Plymouth in FA Cup,Sun 2 Mar 1345 Newcastle v Brighton in FA Cup,Mon 3 Mar 1930 Nottingham Forest v Ipswich in FA Cup.
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Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines reflect on England’s disappointing draw against Portugal in the Nations League and how things can be improved against Spain at Wembley.
Jen also gives her thoughts on where Scotland are given the changes to the squad and management. Ben has caught up with Ella Toone and Keira Walsh on how it feels preparing to face Spain for the first time since that World Cup final.
You’ll also hear from Spain and Arsenal defender Laia Codina - who talks about the difficult period in Spanish women’s football since the World Cup final. Former national football federation boss Luis Rubiales was last week convicted of sexual assault after he kissed Spain’s Jenni Hermoso without her consent during the medal ceremony.
00:20 Intro 02:00 What did Ellen make of England Portugal?07:10 Europe catching up? 10:30 Where are Scotland at? 17:20 Keira Walsh & Ella Toone 25:00 Laia Codina with Emma Sanders
5 Live/Sports Extra Commentaries This Week:
Wed 26 Feb 2000 England v Spain in UEFA Women’s Nations League Fri 28 Feb 2000 Aston Villa v Cardiff in FA CupSat 1 Mar 1215 Crystal Palace v Millwall in FA Cup Sat 1 Mar 1215 Preston v Burnley in FA Cup on BBC Sport websiteSat 1 Mar 1500 Bournemouth v Wolves in FA CupSat 1 Mar 1745 Man City v Plymouth in FA CupSun 2 Mar 1345 Newcastle v Brighton in FA CupMon 3 Mar 1930 Nottingham Forest v Ipswich in FA Cup
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On this week’s Monday Night Club, the panel react to Rangers sacking Philippe Clement after 16 months in charge. What’s gone so wrong for him and where will Rangers turn next? Does the interim manager Barry Ferguson have the answer? BBC Scotland’s Tom English joins Chris Sutton, Rory Smith, Paul Robinson and Mark Chapman to react to the news of Clement’s departure. They also discuss who is in the hunt for Champions League spots – Chris has it all worked out with his system – but how will the likes of Nottingham Forest, Chelsea and Newcastle fare? And with news of discontent in France over referees, French football journalist Matt Spiro drops by – should matches be refereed by foreign officials?
TIME CODES:
00:50 – Philippe Clement out at Rangers21:50 – Who makes the Champions League?39:10 – Referees
5 Live/Sports Extra Commentaries This Week:
Wed 26 Feb 2000 England v Spain in UEFA Women’s Nations League,Fri 28 Feb 2000 Aston Villa v Cardiff in FA Cup,Sat 1 Mar 1215 Crystal Palace v Millwall in FA Cup,Sat 1 Mar 1215 Preston v Burnley in FA Cup on BBC Sport website,Sat 1 Mar 1500 Bournemouth v Wolves in FA Cup,Sat 1 Mar 1745 Man City v Plymouth in FA Cup,Sun 2 Mar 1345 Newcastle v Brighton in FA Cup,Mon 3 Mar 1930 Nottingham Forest v Ipswich in FA Cup.
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Is the title race done? Liverpool beat Man City to go 11 points clear of Arsenal. Rick Edwards is joined by Clinton Morrison and The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards. Also hear from Andy Robertson, Arne Slot and Pep Guardiola. The guys also discuss the battle for the top four and the survival scrap… and a mystery Malteser…
02:25 Liverpool stretch lead at the top07:00 Andy Robertson INTERVIEW09:45 Mo Salah for Ballon d’Or?15:25 Arne Slot INTERVIEW19:15 ‘Set piece balance’ concept20:45 Pep Guardiola INTERVIEW28:25 Arsenal suffer ‘painful loss’34:05 Newcastle survive Forest comeback43:55 Bournemouth red card debate46:15 Survival battle looks done?
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Wed 26 Feb 2000 England v Spain in UEFA Women’s Nations League,Fri 28 Feb 2000 Aston Villa v Cardiff in FA Cup,Sat 1 Mar 1215 Crystal Palace v Millwall in FA Cup,Sat 1 Mar 1215 Preston v Burnley in FA Cup on BBC Sport website,Sat 1 Mar 1500 Bournemouth v Wolves in FA Cup,Sat 1 Mar 1745 Man City v Plymouth in FA Cup,Sun 2 Mar 1345 Newcastle v Brighton in FA Cup,Mon 3 Mar 1930 Nottingham Forest v Ipswich in FA Cup.
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Wolves forward Matheus Cunha welcomes Kelly Somers to the club for a sit-down, where he talks about life in the Premier League, battling relegation and his aspirations on the international scene with Brazil.
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Are the Lionesses progressing enough ahead of their Euros title defence?
Katie Smith reflects on a frustrating night for England as they were held to a 1-1 draw in Portugal in their Nations League opener.
She's joined by former Lionesses goalkeeper Karen Bardsley and Aston Villa midfielder Lucy Staniforth to ask if Sarina Weigman's side are on the right track ahead of Euro 2025.
We also hear from the England head coach and defender Millie Bright.
There's also reaction to another bad night for Leicester, as they were thrashed 4-0 at home by Brentford.
TIMECODES01:00 Analysis of Portugal 1-1 England06:00 Millie Brighton on England needing to improve15:30 Sarina Weigman interview21:00 Leicester City 0-4 Brentford
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend:Sat 1500 Arsenal v West Ham,Sat 1730 Aston Villa v Chelsea starting on 5 Sports Extra,Sun 1400 Newcastle v Nottingham Forest,Sun 1630 Man City v Liverpool.
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John Murray and Alistair Bruce-Ball are joined by Chris Coles to talk commentary life. From keeping warm with Oliver Glasner to cringey early commentary moments, there are plenty of stories to be told. And Giulia Bould from BBC Radio Merseyside lifts the lid on the new Everton Stadium and reveals what ‘The Commentators’ View’ will be on Bramley-Moore Dock.
03:15 Taking the Local Radio route04:40 First games working at football10:45 Oliver Glasner jumper-watch12:45 Painting the pictures in commentary15:40 Having your phone on the desk in commentary17:15 Ian Dennis has the Marmoush bragging rights21:35 Syncing up the radio with the TV pictures23:30 THE match ball vs A match ball...25:20 Housery in football32:10 What is Everton’s new stadium like?45:10 Clash of the Commentators
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend:Fri 1945 Portugal v England in the Women’s Nations League,Sat 1500 Arsenal v West Ham,Sat 1730 Aston Villa v Chelsea starting on 5 Sports Extra,Sun 1400 Newcastle v Nottingham Forest,Sun 1630 Man City v Liverpool.
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Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, James Horncastle and Marcel van der Kraan on this episode of the Euro Leagues.
The team reflect on the results of the Champions League play-offs, discuss why Italian clubs have failed this season, and unravel the dispute between Ademola Lookman and Atalanta manager, Gian Piero Gasperini. They are then joined by interim manager for Belgian side Lommel SK, Ryan Garry. And finally a quick word on Mbappe's hat-trick heroics against Manchester City this week.
03:02 Champions League disaster for Italian clubs15:09 Lookman and Gasperini's falling out23:57 Dutch clubs finding success in Europe27:16 Lommel SK's Ryan Garry joins the pod37:56 Mbappe puts away Manchester City
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Fri 21 Feb 1945 Portugal v England in the Women's Nations League.Sat 22 Feb 1500 Arsenal v West Ham United in the Premier League.Sat 22 Feb 1730 Aston Villa v Chelsea in the Premier League on 5 Sports Extra.Sun 23 Feb 1400 Newcastle v Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.Sun 23 Feb 1630 Manchester City v Liverpool in the Premier League.
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Mark Chapman has reaction as Real Madrid beat Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League. Hear from Pep Guardiola, Paul Robinson and correspondent John Murray. Also catch up with Arne Slot and Unai Emery after Aston Villa held Liverpool to a 2-2 draw in the Premier League.
00:15 Man City dumped out by Real Madrid05:35 Pep Guardiola INTERVIEW15:20 Looking ahead to the Round of 16 draw17:30 Aston Villa hold Premier League leaders Liverpool18:45 Arne Slot INTERVIEW28:15 Unai Emery INTERVIEW
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Fri 21 Feb 1945 Portugal v England in the Women's Nations League,Sat 22 Feb 1500 Arsenal v West Ham,Sat 22 Feb 1730 Aston Villa v Chelsea starting on 5 Sports Extra,Sun 23 Feb 1400 Newcastle v Nottingham Forest,Sun 23 Feb 1630 Man City v Liverpool.
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What next for Swansea City after the club parted company with Luke Williams? Chairman of the Swansea City Supporter's Trust Dave Dalton gives the latest on what's going on with the club amid frustrations with January recruitment. QPR Chairman Lee Hoos is with Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff this week and details the secret behind the club's turnaround this season. They also discuss Michael Carrick's position at Middlesbrough after reports that the club are set to back him after recent poor form, and the panel also discuss Tranmere Rovers and the departure of Garry Monk from Cambridge United.
Time Codes:01:55 - QPR Chairman Lee Hoos on their turnaround this season08:00 - Swansea City Supporter's Trust Chairman Dave Dalton23:45 - Michael Carrick at Middlesbrough36:10 - Tranmere Rovers fan Paul Harper43:25 - Garry Monk leaves Cambridge United48:30 - 72Plus/72Minus51:05 - Fantasy EFL
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Kelly Cates is joined by BBC senior football reporter Ian Dennis, former Scotland winger Pat Nevin, former England winger Andros Townsend and Statman Dave to reflect on a heartbreaking night for Celtic in Munich after an Alphonso Davies goal 40 seconds from full time sent Bayern Munich through to the last 16 of the Champions League. It finished 1-1 on the night and 3-2 on aggregate after Nicolas Kuhn had earlier put Celtic 1-0 up on the night.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers shares his pride in his side's performance, while Christian Falk, Head of Football for Sport Bild, joins the pod to give us the Bayern perspective.
We also hear from Pep Guardiola, who says Manchester City needs to play with courage against Real Madrid in the Bernabeu on Wednesday if they're to reach the last 16.
Topics:00:40 - Initial reaction to Bayern 1-1 (3-2) Celtic19:20 - Brendan Rodgers INTERVIEW23:12 - Pep Guardiola INTERVIEW24:12 - Real Madrid v Manchester City preview
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Wed 19 Feb 2000 Real Madrid v Manchester City in the Champions LeagueFri 21 Feb 1945 Portugal v England in the Women's Nations LeagueSat 22 Feb 1500 Arsenal v West Ham United in the Premier LeagueSat 22 Feb 1730 Aston Villa v Chelsea in the Premier League on 5 Sports ExtraSun 23 Feb 1400 Newcastle v Nottingham Forest in the Premier LeagueSun 23 Feb 1630 Manchester City v Liverpool in the Premier League
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Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines reflect on the last weekend of the WSL before the international break. Ellen gives an insight into what makes Bunny Shaw such a prolific striker and what a huge player she is for Manchester City.
It was a massive weekend for Arsenal in the North London derby who smashed Spurs at the Emirates and also welcomed back Chloe Kelly for her second debut at the club.
The team take a look at the likes of Aston Villa and Brighton who have been struggling recently and where it’s going wrong for them. Plus Jen and Ellen talk England with Chloe Kelly being called into the England squad to replace injured Beth Mead.
00:20 Intro 05:00 Man City & Bunny Shaw 15:10 Brighton & Aston Villa struggles 20:30 North London derby 30:15 Chloe Kelly return & England squad 36:00 New away kits launched!
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Tues 18 Feb 2000 Bayern Munich v Celtic in the Champions League. Wed 19 Feb 2000 Real Madrid v Manchester City in the Champions League. Fri 21 Feb 1945 Portugal v England in the Women's Nations League. Sat 22 Feb 1500 Arsenal v West Ham United in the Premier League. Sat 22 Feb 1730 Aston Villa v Chelsea in the Premier League on 5 Sports Extra. Sun 23 Feb 1400 Newcastle v Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Sun 23 Feb 1630 Manchester City v Liverpool in the Premier League
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Mark Chapman is joined by former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock, Premier League winner Chris Sutton and The Athletic's Adam Crafton on this week's Monday Night Club.
The team discuss Andy Robertson's comments about Liverpool getting "nervous", as well as Merino's brace to get Arsenal out of danger. Are the Reds catchable? Do Arsenal have it in them to be perfect?
After Manchester United's loss against Tottenham, leaving them 15th in the table, the panel discuss where the end to their poor form could come from. Does Amorim need more time, and are the players at fault? Or is the environment to blame?
Then finally on MNC, how has Moyes resurrected Everton? And are him and the Blues a match made in heaven?
02:58 The Andy Robertson "nervous" comment debate16:41 Can Arsenal put together a perfect run of form?18:35 Can Merino be the striker Arsenal need?29:36 Another loss for Manchester United - when will it end?40:24 Everton's resurrection under David Moyes
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Tues 18 Feb 2000 Bayern Munich v Celtic in the Champions League.Wed 19 Feb 2000 Real Madrid v Manchester City in the Champions League.Fri 21 Feb 1945 Portugal v England in the Women's Nations League.
Sat 22 Feb 1500 Arsenal v West Ham United in the Premier League.Sat 22 Feb 1730 Aston Villa v Chelsea in the Premier League on 5 Sports Extra.Sun 23 Feb 1400 Newcastle v Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.Sun 23 Feb 1630 Manchester City v Liverpool in the Premier League.
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Man Utd lose again as Tottenham triumph. Darren Fletcher is joined by Glenn Murray and Michael Brown to reflect on the Premier League weekend. Also hear from Ruben Amorim, Arsenal’s match-winner Mikel Merino, and Pep Guardiola on hat-trick hero Omar Marmoush.
03:55 Man Utd down to 15th after Tottenham defeat04:40 Ruben Amorim: ‘These things happen’17:50 ‘Significant day’ for Tottenham21:20 Half-time teaser23:40 Mikel Merino wins it for Arsenal26:40 Raheem Sterling ‘miles off it’33:10 Pep Guardiola as Man City up to fourth41:00 Newcastle and Forest fading?44:40 Bournemouth up to fifth49:40 Everton transformed under Moyes51:10 Marcus Rashford looking like himself?
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Tue 18 Feb 2000 Bayern Munich v Celtic,Wed 19 Feb 2000 Real Madrid v Man City,Fri 21 Feb 1945 Portugal v England women.
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West Ham boss Graham Potter speaks with Kelly Somers after a month in charge at the club. Potter took the West Ham job after nearly two years out of management, following his sacking at Chelsea in April 2023. In this chat he talks about being able to focus on his family for the first time in 12 years, how things ended at Chelsea and where he thinks he can take West Ham.
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John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball tell the tales you don’t normally get to hear. Hear Ian’s story about his ‘clanger’ at Leeds United, Clash of the Commentators breaks new ground as Ali and Ian go head-to-head. And the panel also reflect on Champions League drama, Merseyside madness and tough times for Tottenham and Manchester United. Plus, voicenotes are now being accepted for the ‘Great Glossary of Football Commentary’!
02:55 To sit or to stand?04:40 ‘Intense’ week for John & Ian08:20 Ian’s away goals rule ‘clanger’10:50 Iwata fires one into the glossary11:45 TCV’s first voicenotes!18:00 Clash of the Commentators27:40 John surges clear in the Golden Mic contest29:50 Champions League / Merseyside reflections31:45 Tough times for Tottenham & Man Utd38:55 Mousse, cheesecake & Crusty the Pie43:10 Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way?
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend:Sat 15 Feb 1500 Man City v Newcastle,Sat 15 Feb 1730 Crystal Palace v Everton,Sun 16 Feb 1400 Liverpool v Wolves,Sun 16 Feb 1630 Tottenham v Man Utd.
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Has Kylian Mbappe established himself as Real Madrid's main forward?
John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, Mina Rzouki and Julien Laurens to look back on the first legs in the Champions League play-off round.
They look at Real Madrid's performance in their 3-2 win at Manchester City, looking at Mbappe's role in the side and Carlo Ancelotti's managerial skills.
It was also a mixed week for the Italian clubs with victory for Juventus but defeats for AC Milan and Atalanta.
08:00 Mbappe - is he the main man?19:50 Do AC Milan's attacking talents unbalance the rest of the side?26:30 Controversial penalty decision for Club Brugge against Atalanta29:10 Out of favour Dusan Vlahovic
5 Live/BBC Sounds commentaries this weekend:Sat 15 Feb 1500 Man City v Newcastle,Sat 15 Feb 1730 Crystal Palace v Everton,Sun 16 Feb 1400 Liverpool v Wolves,Sun 16 Feb 1630 Tottenham v Man Utd.
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