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Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Darrell Clarke discuss the top stories from the EFL. Darrell reveals his involvement in helping his old player Davis Keillor-Dunn move from Barnsley to Wrexham. What about Coventry letting their 10-point lead slip? Managerial departures at Blackburn and Watford. And the guys have their say on the Ian Holloway rant. Plus, send us your EFL ‘hard man’ suggestions on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.
01:20 Deadline Day is all about the pizzas!
04:25 Darrell involved in the Davis Keillor-Dunn deal
06:40 Other transfer highlights
10:50 Coventry’s 10-point lead wiped out
16:10 Hull & Boro among the chasers
19:10 Blackburn sack Valérien Ismaël
29:00 Javi Gracia leaves Watford
34:20 Ian Holloway’s rant reflections
41:00 72PLUS 72MINUS
5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Wed 2000 Man City v Newcastle in EFL Cup,
Sat 1500 Arsenal v Sunderland,
Sat 1500 Bournemouth v Aston Villa on Sports Extra,
Sat 1730 Newcastle v Brentford,
Sun 1400 Brighton v Crystal Palace,
Sun 1630 Liverpool v Man City.

Kelly Cates is joined by Ian Dennis, former Arsenal defender Matthew Upson and forward Chelsea forward Fran Kirby to review Tuesday's League Cup semi-final action as Arsenal beat Chelsea 4-2 on aggregate to qualify for the League Cup final.
Hear reaction from Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta and Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior.
Kelly also looks ahead to Wednesday's semi-final second leg between Manchester City and Newcastle. Hear from Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and Newcastle Fan TV's Lee Lawler.
00:30 - Arsenal beat Chelsea to make it to Wembley
08:35 - Jurrien Timber reaction
13:50 - Mikel Arteta reaction
18:50 - Liam Rosenior reaction
23:30 - Eddie Howe pre Manchester City
24:30 - Newcastle fan Lee Lawler

Mark Chapman, Steph Houghton, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith react to an underwhelming Transfer Deadline Day and the big talking points from the weekend’s action in the Premier League.
They discuss; whether Tottenham’s second half comeback to draw with Manchester City can be a turning point, what’s causing City’s slump in form, Arsenal’s six-point lead at the top of the table, and Hugo Ekitike stepping up as Liverpool’s new star man.
01:17 – Transfer Deadline Day with Sami Mokbel
13:06 – Manchester City fan Rachel Herdson on their poor form
31:30 – Tottenham’s turning point?
36:10 – Too much focus on nervousness around Arsenal?
48:32 – Hugo Ekitike: Liverpool’s new star man

Have Arsenal put worries over their mentality to bed? Have Manchester City lost their ruthless edge? Their 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur means Arsenal end the weekend with a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.
Rick Edwards is joined by Nigel Reo-Coker and Luke Edwards to discuss that and the rest of the weekend’s big talking points.
Manchester United made it 3 wins in a row with a 3-2 win against Fulham, is that the real marker of their progress under Michael Carrick?
And what does Chelsea’s half-time turnaround against West Ham tell us about Liam Rosenior’s managerial pedigree?
TIMECODES:
01:10 – Manchester City drop points again
05:20 – Tottenham’s second half comeback
13:25 – Arsenal move six points clear
19:40 – Three wins in a row for Carrick’s Manchester United
31:02 – Half time teaser
32:02 – Chelsea’s comeback against West Ham
39:55 – A good point for Forest against Crystal Palace?
42:04 – Excellent Ekitike
45:51 – David Moyes’ celebrations

In this week’s edition of the Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz. They discuss his introduction to football and when he knew he would pursue a career in the sport. They also get into his breakthrough at Leverkusen aged just 17, becoming the club's youngest player to play in the division. Wirtz also speaks about signing for Liverpool and how he can reach his maximum potential.