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Simon weighs in on John Terry's social media post and asks whether political views should affect roles in football. Plus, Gus Poyet joins us ahead of England v Uruguay and gives his take on the turmoil at Spurs, Mark McGhee discusses whether anyone can challenge the Old Firm and Francis Warren previews Moses Itauma’s fight with Jermaine Franklin and what could come next.

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Manchester City comfortably beat Arsenal 2-0 in the Carabao Cup Final to win the first silverware of the season, but will the result have any impact on the title race? And, after missing out on winning a trophy, has the pressure ramped up on Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to deliver one this season? Plus, hear from City's matchwinner Nico O'Reilly.

During the show there was breaking news that Ben White has returned to the England squad, but after previously withdrawing from the 2022 World Cup camp and making himself unavailable for selection, does he deserve to play for his country again?

And, after losing 3-0 at home to Nottingham Forest, is this the end of the road for Igor Tudor at Tottenham Hotspur? Is it between them and West Ham in the battle for survival?

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England boss Thomas Tuchel has named a 35-man squad to give fringe players an audition ahead of the World Cup in friendlies against Uruguay and Japan at Wembley with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ollie Watkins and Luke Shaw among the big omissions as James Garner earns his first senior call-up. We debate Tuchel's bold strategy - is it a stroke of genius?

Meanwhile, it's a massive weekend at the bottom of the Premier League table. We preview the high-stakes six-pointer as Spurs and Nottingham Forest battle it out.

Plus, the two top teams in the country face off for the season's first piece of silverware. Is this the start of an Arsenal dynasty, or will Man City provide a reality check?

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Liverpool march into the Champions League quarter-finals, but has Arne Slot truly won over the doubters? We also dissect Newcastle’s seven-goal collapse at the Nou Camp and ask whether Eddie Howe’s project is hitting a wall. Plus, we debate the rise of the ‘family agent’, with Max Dowman’s inner circle seemingly ready to take charge of his career. Then boxing comes to the studio as Spencer Oliver and Frank Smith preview Tyler Denny’s title defence, the latest on AJ and Callum Smith’s next fight.

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Arsenal beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 on the night, and 3-1 on aggregate, to advance to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. But after many had questioned their 'bottle', have Mikel Arteta's side risen to the test - and shown that they are marching towards an incredible quadruple?

Manchester City lost 5-1 on aggregate to Real Madrid, meaning boss Pep Guardiola has won one Champions League trophy in ten years at the club. Is this a good enough return for a manager of his calibre? Or, does it show just how difficult it is to win Europe's premier competition? And, after Chelsea were thrashed 8-2 by PSG on aggregate, has Liam Rosenior shown he has a lot to learn - and fast - as Blues boss?

Plus, African Football Reporter for The Guardian, Osasu Obayiuwana joined to discuss Senegal being stripped of their AFCON title, as it was awarded to Morocco; and will it be down to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, or American President Donald Trump, to decide whether Iran plays at this summer's World Cup?

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