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Join us five times a week for a look at the stories making the headlines from the world of sport. Subscribe for insight from the UK's top sports journalists as they tackle the biggest sports news lines of the day.

Join us five times a week for a look at the stories making the headlines from the world of sport. Subscribe for insight from the UK's top sports journalists as they tackle the biggest sports news lines of the day.

 

#258

'Slot is a gamble for Liverpool' | Wenger gives Arteta NLD advice | Rashford under fire again

Teddy Draper is joined by ESPN's Mark Ogden and the Mirror's John Cross to discuss the biggest stores on the morning's back pages, including Jamie Carragher's column in The Times about Arne Slot's pending appointment as Liverpool manager. Legendary Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger advises Mikel Arteta ahead of the North London Derby on Super Sunday. Manchester United's Marcus Rashford comes under fire again.  ... Read more

26 Apr 2024

20 MINS

20:36

26 Apr 2024


#257

Man City thrash Brighton | Could Slot replace Klopp? | Newey leaves Red Bull

The Times' Charlotte Duncker and The Guardian's Jonathan Liew talk about Manchester City's thumping 4-0 Premier League win at Brighton. They also debate whether Arne Slot is the right man to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool before discuss Adrian Newey's departure from Red Bull. ... Read more

25 Apr 2024

19 MINS

19:20

25 Apr 2024


#256

Liverpool's title charge halted by Everton | Is Mauricio Pochettino's job at Chelsea in the balance?...

Teddy Draper is joined by the The Sun's Charlie Wyett and the Daily Mail's Riath Al-Samarrai to discuss Everton's 2-0 win against local rivals Liverpool, as The Toffees put a dent in Jurgen Klopp's title ambitions.They also break down if Mauricio Pochettino's job at Chelsea is in the balance, after his side were thumbped 5-0 by Arsenal and talk through Bruno Fernandes' superb brace that rescued Manchester United against Sheffield United. ... Read more

24 Apr 2024

20 MINS

20:25

24 Apr 2024


#255

Five-star Arsenal thrash Chelsea | Slot the right man for Liverpool? | Klopp's final Merseyside derb...

Teddy Draper is joined by the Athletics' David Ornstein and the Times' Martyn Ziegler to reflect on the biggest stories from Wednesday's back pages. The pair discuss Arsenal's 5-0 thrashing of Chelsea that sent them three points clear in the Premier League title race, Ornstein runs through the latest on Arne Slot potentially replacing Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, while Klopp's chances of success in his final Merseyside derby showdown are analysed.  ... Read more

23 Apr 2024

20 MINS

20:28

23 Apr 2024


#254

Forest fury with officials | Will Ten Hag be sacked? | Could Amorim replace Moyes at West Ham?

The Independent's Miguel Delaney and The Sun's Dave Kidd debate whether Nottingham Forest were within their rights to demand the audio between officials from Sunday's loss at Everton be released publicly. They also discuss whether Erik ten Hag will remain as Manchester United boss after they almost let a three-goal lead slip in their FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City and if Ruben Amorim could replace David Moyes as West Ham United manager. ... Read more

22 Apr 2024

20 MINS

20:25

22 Apr 2024


#253

FA ‘spineless’ for axing replays | Pep: Palmer wanted to leave for two years | Arsenal at risk of co...

Teddy Draper is joined by ESPN’s Mark Ogfen and Jack Rosser from The Sun  to discuss the Football Association's decision to scrap FA Cup replays from next season.They debate whether Pep Guardiola regrets letting Cole Palmer go to Chelsea ahead of their FA Cup semi-final clash.They also discuss whether Arsenal are at risk of copying Mauricio Pochettino’s Spurs side and continuing to miss out on the big trophies at the end of the season. ... Read more

19 Apr 2024

19 MINS

19:48

19 Apr 2024


#252

FA Cup replays to be scrapped | Klopp's last European game for Liverpool ends in defeat | Martinez's...

David Garrido is joined by the Telegraph’s Sam Wallace and Jonathan Liew of the Guardian to reflect on the leading sporting stories on Friday’s back pages. The decision to scrap FA Cup replays from next season has brought strong condemnation from the EFL, with the decision being branded as ‘an absolute disgrace’. Jurgen Klopp managed his last game for Liverpool in Europe after their 3-1 defeat to Atalanta in the Europa League but are the wheels falling off their season? Emi Martinez was Aston Villa’s hero as he saved two penalties in their shootout win against Lille and saw them progress to the Europa Conference League semi-finals. ... Read more

18 Apr 2024

19 MINS

19:50

18 Apr 2024


#251

Arsenal and Man City exit Champions League | Can Dier make the England Euro Squad?

Teddy Draper is joined by David Ornstein from The Athletic and Riath Al-Samarrai from The Daily Mail to discuss Wednesday's Champions League matches as Arsenal lose in Munich and Real Madrid defeat Manchester City on penalties. ... Read more

18 Apr 2024

19 MINS

19:55

18 Apr 2024


#250

Bellingham demands more anti-racism measures | Kane 'fired up' ahead of Arsenal clash | McIlroy hits...

The Sun's Charlie Wyett and Martin Hardy from The Times discuss Jude Bellingham's demands for more anti-racism measures and why the England midfielder turned down a move to Manchester City for Real Madrid. Plus, Harry Kane prepares to face an old foe in the Champions League and Rory McIlroy hits back at LIV rumours. ... Read more

16 Apr 2024

20 MINS

20:23

16 Apr 2024


#249

Palmer shines as Chelsea thrash Everton | Toffees’ 777 Partners takeover thrown into doubt | Tribute...

The Independent's Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney and the Telegraph's Chief Football Correspondent Jason Burt join Nick Powell to discuss the biggest stories from the back pages. Chelsea thrash a sorry Everton, courtesy of four goals from the Blues' talisman Cole Palmer. 777 Partners' takeover of Everton is thrown into fresh doubt as the proposed new owners seek more time amid a race for extra funding. Plus, tributes pour in for former England spinner 'Deadly' Derek Underwood, who passed away at the age 78. ... Read more

15 Apr 2024

20 MINS

20:16

15 Apr 2024


#248

Could Woods win The Masters? | Ten Hag's search for a striker | Is Haaland a world-class player?

The Mirrors chief football writer John Cross and The Daily Mail's Heather Dewar join Teddy Draper to reflect on the biggest stories from the back pages. They discuss if Tiger Woods has a chance of coming out on top at The Masters, if Erling Haaland can be counted as as world-class player and Erik Ten Hag's search for a striker.  ... Read more

12 Apr 2024

20 MINS

20:07

12 Apr 2024


#247

Liverpool stunned at Anfield | PL to introduce semi-automated offside technology | Man Utd trying to...

The Guardian's Jonathan Liew and The Telegraph's Sam Wallace join Dave Fulton to discuss the biggest stories from the back pages. Liverpool and West Ham were defeated in their first-leg Europa League ties while Aston Villa gained an advantage over Lille in their Europa Conference League first-leg match. The Premier League will use semi-automated offside technology before the end of the year. Manchester United edge closer to landing football director Dan Ashworth from Newcastle.  ... Read more

11 Apr 2024

20 MINS

20:54

11 Apr 2024


#246

Barcelona joy after PSG comeback | Rodri tells Pep he needs rest | Klopp’s plea over fan protest

ESPN’s Mark Ogden and The Telegraph’s Jeremy Wilson join us on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Barcelona’s comeback to beat PSG at the Parc de Princes.They react to Rodri telling Pep Guardiola that he needs rest during Man City’s frantic end of the season schedule.They also discuss Jurgen Klopp’s plea to the fans amid a protest about the club’s ticket price rise. ... Read more

10 Apr 2024

20 MINS

20:39

10 Apr 2024


#245

Man City and Arsenal play out thrillers in Champions League | Can Tiger Woods really capture another...

The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein and The Times' Football Reporter Charlotte Duncker join Teddy Draper to discuss the stories dominating the back pages. Including Manchester City's exhilarating six-goal thriller with Real Madrid and Arsenal's action-packed draw with Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals. Plus, they discuss whether Tiger Woods can challenge for his sixth Masters title this year at Augusta.  ... Read more

09 Apr 2024

20 MINS

20:40

09 Apr 2024


#244

Are the Premier League PSR rules working correctly? | Is Klopp playing 'mind games'?' | Is it 'now o...

On this edition of Back Pages, Sky Sports' Nick Powell is joined by The Telegraph's Jason Burt and The Independent's Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney to discuss if the Premier League PSR rules are working correctly, after Everton received a further two-point deduction. They also explore if Jurgen Klopp is playing 'mind games' and if it is 'now or never' for Harry Kane's Bayern Munich ahead of their clash against Arsenal. ... Read more

08 Apr 2024

20 MINS

20:47

08 Apr 2024


#243

'Teg Hag will be gone in the summer' | Man Utd vs Liverpool preview | Tiger to return

Teddy Draper is joined by ESPN's Mark Ogden and The Times' Martyn Ziegler to discuss the biggest stories on the back pages including the latest on Erik ten Hag's future at Manchester United and a look ahead to the massive Super Sunday match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford. The real Ben White is revealed as The Times goes in search of the man behind the player. Tiger Woods confirms his return to The Masters. ... Read more

05 Apr 2024

20 MINS

20:16

05 Apr 2024


#242

Palmer’s ‘huge’ impact at Chelsea | Mac Allister ‘signing of the season’ | PSR rules discussed

The Daily Mail’s Riath Al-Samarrai and The Sun’s Dave Kidd join Sky Sports’ David Garrido on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Cole Palmer’s impact at Chelsea after the midfielder scored a hat-trick in the Premier League game to win it for his side 4-3 against Man Utd.The panel also discusses Liverpool’s 2023 summer signing Alexis Mac Allister after the midfielder sent a screamer into the back of the net in the Premier League game against Sheffield United. As well as the latest football action, the panel discusses the premier leagues PSR rules and Rafael Nadal’s potential end of an era in tennis after the Spaniard pulled out of the Monte Carlo Masters. ... Read more

04 Apr 2024

20 MINS

20:22

04 Apr 2024


#241

Foden shines as Man City sweep aside Aston Villa | How strong is Man Utd's Kilman interest? | Do Ars...

The Times' Charlotte Duncker and The Athletic's David Ornstein discuss Phil Foden's sensational perfomance for Manchester City as they swept aside Aston Villa. The pair also look into Manchester United's reported interest in Wolves captain Max Kilman and discuss if Arsenal have the toughest run-in of the top three in the Premier League. ... Read more

03 Apr 2024

20 MINS

20:41

03 Apr 2024