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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.

 

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Ange laughs off criticism of attacking tactics | Will Trent remain with Liverpool? | Fury set for Us...

ESPN's Mark Ogden and Daily Mail's Isaan Khan discuss the merits of Ange Postecoglou's attacking approach following Tottenham's thrilling 4-3 win over Manchester United in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. They also give their thoughts on whether Trent Alexander-Arnold will extend his contract with Liverpool beyond this season and debate if Tyson Fury will gain revenge over Oleksandr Usyk in Saturday's heavyweight rematch in Saudi Arabia. ... Read more

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#430

Is it over for Rashford at Man United? | Will Friedkin group keep Dyche at Everton? | Will Fury main...

Mark McQuillan is joined by The Times’ Martyn Ziegler and broadcaster Tusdiq Din to analyse Tottenham Hotspur's dramatic 4-3 victory over Manchester United in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.They delve into whether it could be the end for Marcus Rashford at Manchester United, following his omission from the last two games and his comments suggesting he is ready to move on.The panel also explores what Everton fans can expect from the Friedkin Group after their takeover, including whether Sean Dyche will remain as manager. Finally, the trio looks ahead to Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk 2, debating whether Fury's new diet will help him maintain his impressive rematch win streak. ... Read more

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Which club could Rashford sign for? | Maresca supports Mudryk after failed drugs test | Could Jesus ...

Teddy Draper is joined by journalist Henry Winter and the Daily Mail's Riath Al-Samarrai on Back Pages Tonight to discuss what clubs Marcus Rashford could sign for after the Manchester United star dropped transfer hints.The panel also discusses Enzo Maresca's support of Mykhailo Mudryk after the Chelsea winger failed a drug test, which led to his provisional suspension by the FA.The group also reflects on Arsenal's 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace, and whether Gabriel Jesus could be a significant player for The Gunners.  ... Read more

18 Dec 2024

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18 Dec 2024


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Will Rashford leave Man United for a new challenge in January? | What's next for Mudryk after provis...

David Garrido is joined by The Independent's Miguel Delany and Martin Hardy of The Times on Back Pages Tonight to discuss what the future holds for Marcus Rashford after announcing, ‘he’s ready for a new challenge’.  The panel also discuss Mykhailo Mudryk provisional suspension after a positive test result on a banned substance. ... Read more

17 Dec 2024

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17 Dec 2024


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Rashford’s career at Man Utd hanging in the balance? | Is Pep’s time at Man City coming to an end?

The Telegraph’s Jason Burt and The Mirror’s John Cross join Rob Jones on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Marcus Rashford’s future at Manchester United after failing to impress Ruben Amorim leading the forward his omission from the squad on the Manchester Derby.The panel also discusses Manchester City’s poor form and what it means for Pep Guardiola’s future. ... Read more

16 Dec 2024

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16 Dec 2024


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Does Ange’s criticism hint at trouble in Spurs’ dressing room? Is Guardiola ok? Could Tuchel call up...

Teddy Draper is joined by Mark Ogden from ESPN and Andy Dunn of The Mirror to look ahead to the back pages of tomorrow’s papers and they start with Ange Postecoglou’s latest string of press conferences, as he criticises Timo Werner. After Pep Guardiola reveals in a chat with Luca Toni that he’s struggling to sleep and eat, is it realistic that he will stay at Manchester City for two more years? Then we look at England’s World Cup qualifying draw and question whether Thomas Tuchel would call up Ben White, but should it be the defender getting in touch to say he wants to be back in the squad? Then to Manchester United, and Troy Deeney says the club has created a mess with giving Marcus Rashford such a big contract. Finally a few words on Mario Lemina losing the captaincy for Wolves and the sad news of Phil Vickery revealing he has brain damage. ... Read more

13 Dec 2024

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13 Dec 2024


#425

Man Utd seal crucial win against Viktoria Plzen! | Ange SLAMS Werner’s performance against Rangers |...

The Guardian’s Jonathan Liew and The Times Martyn Ziegler join David Garrido on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Manchester United’s crucial win over Viktoria Plzen and whether this performance will carry to the Etihad.The panel also discusses Ange Postecoglou’s reaction toward Timo Werner’s performance after his side walked away with a point in the game against Rangers.Manchester City’s plans for change are also discussed as the January transfer window draws closer, who will be up for grabs? ... Read more

12 Dec 2024

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12 Dec 2024


#424

City faces early Champions League elimination danger | Saudi Arabia awarded 2034 World Cup

The Times' Charlotte Duncker and the Athletic's David Ornstein join Teddy Draper to discuss the biggest stories in the morning's papers.They take a closer look at how bad it is for Man City following their Champions League defeat to Juventus and how an impressive Arsenal took a comfortable win over Monaco as Bukayo Saka netted twice. They also discuss Saudi Arabia being awarded the World Cup 2034 and how bizarre the whole exhibition was. ... Read more

11 Dec 2024

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11 Dec 2024


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Slot and Liverpool continue perfect start in Europe | Could Man Utd really sell Rashford? | Aston Vi...

Sky Sports News' David Garrido is joined by the Daily Mail's Ian Ladyman and football journalist Henry Winter to discuss Liverpool's perfect start in the league phase of the Champions League, after Arne Slot's side were victorious against Girona.The pair also take a look at Aston Villa's huge Champions League victory against RB Leipzig and debate if Marcus Rashford could really be sold by Manchester United. ... Read more

10 Dec 2024

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10 Dec 2024


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Bowen charges West Ham to victory over Wolves | Coote sacking discussed

The Independent’s Miguel Delaney and The Telegraph’s Sam Dean join Nick Powell on Back Pages Tonight to discuss West Ham’s crucial win over Wolverhampton Wanderers after Jarrod Bowen scored a beauty to take his side to victory.The panel also discusses the PGMOL’s decision to sack referee David Coote after a video, which remains unverified, appeared to show Coote making derogatory comments about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp and a second video which emerged last month, appearing to show Coote allegedly snorting a white powder, purportedly during Euro 2024 where he was one of the assistant VARs for the tournament. ... Read more

09 Dec 2024

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09 Dec 2024


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Guardiola responds to Mourinho's dig | Postecoglou under pressure after bust-up with fans | Last eve...

Sky Sports News' David Fulton is joined by The Independent's Miguel Delaney and The Times' Martin Hardy to discuss the biggest stories in the morning's papers. They take a look at Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho's spat over Premier League their both won. They also go on to examine the situation between Ange Postecoglou and the fans' as he finds himself under pressure and the last ever Merseyside derby to be played at Goodison Park.  ... Read more

06 Dec 2024

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06 Dec 2024