The Backpage Podcast

Fa cup recap - Utd narrowly escaped embarrassment against championship side, Coventry. - City secure a place in the final with a win against Chelsea Will Pochettino and Ten Haag make it till next season? Dele Alli states he's got his eyes set on World Cup 2026 What changes to the game 'Make football great again' Andy Cole and John Terry added to Prem Hall of Fame

Arsenal and Liverpool's loss puts Man City back in title charge. Is Arteta what Brendan Rogers was to Liverpool... 'the nearly man'? Villa and Spurs battle for the CL spot. After 11 seasons someone other than Bayern Munich has won the Bundesliga. What makes a player world-class? Scholes comments on players wearing hats and hoods at training... is the modern game too soft? Champions League quarter-finals second legs Ten Haag, it's time to go.

- PL round-up: - Utd hold Liverpool to a draw - Chelsea drop points again - Arsenal and City grab convincing wins - 1 point splits the teams in the race for the title - Villa and Spurs battle for Champions League spots continue -Are Arsenal in a better position to win the league than at this point last season -Another week of refereeing blunders -Everton deducted another 2 points for breaking profit and sustainability rules -Who is claiming the final relegation spot? (Everton, Forest, Luton, Brentford) -Young talent proving English football is in safe hands. -Champions League quarter-final predictions. -Best player to not have won the Balon d'Or (Iniesta, Neymar, KDB, Romario, Lewandoski, Sneijder, Xavi, Hazard) -Who has been the best player in each position this season in the prem?

Boring England performance vs Brazil. Could we see Southgate in the United job? Do wonderkids need time before receiving mass praise (Mainoo, Endrick, etc)? Arsenal's champions league chances. Bruno vs Odegaaed. Ole gunner Soljskar interview: - Was Ronaldo the problem? - Players turning down positions of responsibility (captaincy) - - -Players refusing to do pre-match interviews, due to fears of criticism if the match doesn't go as planned. Nketiah could leave this summer, Wolves, Brentford & Palace interested. Juventus might move for Mason Greenwood . Real Madrid are preeing Trent. Jared Braithwaite sparks interest from United, Spurs and Real Madrid. United could be barred from Europe next season. Newcastle, Villa, Forest need to offload to balance their books due to FFP.

Liverpool vs Man City, our thoughts on the game. Klopp and Pep “Rivalry” Arsenal’s time to step up during the business end of the season.  What kind of striker is Eddie Nketiah?  Has the Ronaldo and Messi era changed how we feel about strikers?  Will the 442 formation ever come back into fashion?  Champions League new format  Can England win the Euros.  Greenwood and Manchester United talk  Premier League top 4/5 Race 

Pep on Foden “He is the player of the season, with all the respect for incredible players but no one has been so decisive for us as him this season.” Race for the PL title still tight. Arsenal keep up their goal scoring form. Pogba banned 4 years for doping What happened to the World Class players born in the 90s? Are younger talents standing out more due to the lack of quality, elite players. Whose getting the sack first,Ten Haag or Poch Champions league last 16 predictions

Liverpool comparisons vs RotW -Klopp vs Wenger & Mourinho -Salah the best PL import other than CR7 -VVD the best ever PL Defender? Which English club has the goat academy Could Arsenal's tactical change lead to PL success? Rio Ferdinand claims 'Saka is not world class but Foden is' Who is the best Prem youngster Final Prem predictions

Have football boots fallen off? Roy Hodgson's sudden exit from Crystal Palace and what's up with English football managers. Kobbie Mainoo really is Him Another major trophy-less season for Harry Kane? Brief Premier League round up Does Erling Haaland need to do more when he is not scoring? Mbappe to Madrid? Who will the Champions League? Prime Yaya Toure or Prime Frank Lampard

Prem weekend round up: Palace near relegation zone but may consider sacking Roy Hodgson. Who’s to replace him? The next generation could be the solution. What is a wonderkid United comfortable victory against Hammers Arsenal must win game Vs Liverpool Chelsea, Newcastle & Tottenham all drop points. Cunha silence the blues with a hattrick. Richarlison scores his tenth league goal but Jarrad Braithwaite spoils the party. Luton almost stole the magpies good luck AFCON SF predictions: Nigeria Vs South Africa Ivory Coast Vs DR Congo

Transfer Rumours: Antony to Saudi? Conor Gallagher heading out Benzene to the Prem? Kalvin Phillips loans to West Ham Xavi and Barca agree to part ways at the end of the season. Xabi Alonzo's unbeaten run at Leverkusen ... could Madrid or Liverpool be next for him? Klopp leaving Liverpool after 9 years. Rashford's misconduct and disciplinary. Is the art of football being lost?