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Hear from Eddie Howe at Wembley after Newcastle overcame their 70-year trophy drought with a win in the Carabao Cup against Liverpool on Sunday. What is the secret to their success? Is it due to the tactics, planning and preparation of Eddie Howe, and have they finally eased the burden of the last seven decades? Michael Brown, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith join Mark Chapman on this week’s Monday Night Club as they discuss the impact of Dan Burn, and the success of Newcastle despite missing a number of key players. Newcastle fan Kendall Rowan also pops by to give her perspective on an unforgettable day at Wembley. Plus, the panel look at where it went wrong for Liverpool – should more criticism be levelled at Arne Slot? Do they have enough squad depth? And what impact will this have on the rest of their season? TIME CODES: 03:30 – Eddie Howe 04:55 – Newcastle Chat 25:00 – Newcastle Fan Kendall Rowan 33:35 – Other Clubs hoping for trophies? 39:30 – Liverpool Chat 5 Live/Sports Extra Commentaries this week: Wednesday 19th March – Manchester City v Chelsea – Women’s Champions League Quarter Final – 8pm KO on 5 Live Thursday 20th March – Greece v Scotland – Nations League – 7.45pm KO on 5 Live Friday 21st March – England v Albania – World Cup Qualifier – 7.45pm KO on 5 Live

In an exclusive interview with BBC Morning Live’s Helen Skelton, Michail opens up about just how badly injured he was, what he remembers of the day, how his children have been shielded from the worst of the news, and why he is so certain he will play at the highest level in the near future.

Reaction from Wembley as Newcastle beat Liverpool to win the Carabao Cup. Steve Crossman, John Murray, Isaac Hayden and Stephen Warnock react to Newcastle winning the Carabao Cup. Goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak meant Newcastle ended their 70-yeard trophy drought, lifting the League Cup despite a late Liverpool goal from Federico Chiesa. John Murray has on the whistle reaction, and hear from Magpies manager Eddie Howe, Liverpool boss Arne Slot, and Newcastle midfielder Joelinton. Timecodes: 00:35 On the whistle reaction 07:30 Newcastle's gameplan 10:00 Liverpool receive medals 13:10 Newcastle trophy lift 18:50 Newcastle's journey 25:10 Scenes inside Wembley 26:15 Eddie Howe post-match 29:25 Arne Slot post-match 31:50 Joelinton post-match 33:10 70-year wait finally over

Rick Edwards heads to Brentford’s training ground to speak to head coach Thomas Frank and the club’s psychologist Michael Caulfield. They sit down in the manager’s office to discuss the evolution of psychology in football, dealing with the extreme highs and lows and unique pressures. Thomas Frank was appointed Bees boss back in October 2018 making him the second longest serving manager in the Premier League behind Pep Guardiola. As well as Brentford Michael Caulfield has worked with a number of other football clubs and managers including Gareth Southgate and a wide range of other sports from horseracing to darts.

BBC Football Correspondent John Murray, BBC Sport's Alex Howell and The Mirror's Chief Football Writer John Cross react to Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad. Hear from the England manager, and get reaction to call-ups for Jordan Henderson and Marcus Rashford. The England manager talks about some of his big exclusions, including tough calls on Morgan Gibbs-White, James Maddison and Conor Gallagher. There's reaction to Henderson's first England call-up since November 2023, Rashford's recall, and maiden Three Lions camps for Newcastle United's Dan Burn and Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly. Timecodes: 00:20 The squad 01:30 Initial reaction 02:20 Thomas Tuchel with John Murray 10:25 Jordan Henderson recalled 15:45 Road to the World Cup 17:55 Experience & youth 20:00 Marcus Rashford recalled 23:10 Reece James back in the squad 24:05 Myles Lewis-Skelly & Dan Burn 29:40 Notable exclusions 34:10 A new era BBC Sounds / 5 Live Commentaries this week: Sat 15 Mar 1500 Ipswich v Nottingham Forest in the Premier League Sun 16 Mar 1330 Arsenal v Chelsea in the Premier League Sun 16 Mar 1630 Liverpool v Newcastle in the EFL Cup Final Sun 16 Mar 1900 Leicester v Man Utd in the Premier League

Conor McNamara returns with Ian Dennis and Ali Bruce-Ball to tell the stories behind the 5 Live commentaries. On the agenda this week: being late for games, who brings the sweets and what it’s like splitting a commentary between commentators. What will be added/removed when it comes to the Great Glossary? And a new record is set in Clash of the Commentators! 02:00 Conor recounts his first 5 Live commentary 03:25 How did Ali fare with his new glasses? 04:25 Who is Chris Sutton’s lookalike? 05:45 Man Utd turn another corner? 07:15 Sweets during commentary 10:35 Being late for commentaries 17:20 More lookalikes and soundalikes 20:45 Conor goes ‘back to the future’ 25:30 Clash of the Commentators 32:20 Commentators splitting a commentary 40:35 Great Glossary of Football Commentary BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend: Sat 1500 Ipswich v Nottingham Forest, Sat 1730 Bournemouth v Brentford, Sun 1330 Arsenal v Chelsea, Sun 1330 Fulham v Tottenham on 5 Sports Extra, Sun 1630 Liverpool v Newcastle in the EFL Cup final, Sun 1900 Leicester v Man Utd.

Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as Manchester United beat Real Sociedad 4-1 on the night and 5-2 on aggregate to make it through to the quarter-finals of the Europa League. Elsewhere Wilson Odobert scored twice as Spurs overcame a first-leg deficit to beat AZ Alkmaar 3-1. Elly Oldroyd is joined by Rene Meulensteen, Dion Dublin and Conor McNamara to dissect a frenetic match with three penalties and a red card. Andy Stevenson and Michael Brown join the pod to talk Spurs and whether this team is getting much closer to the team Ange Postecoglou has been promising. Eilidh Barbour also brings us reaction from the Ibrox as Rangers win in dramatic fashion on penalties against Fenerbahçe. 00:20 Intro 02:50 Bruno Fernandes performance 06:50 Ruben Amorim 11:10 Ange‘s Spurs? 19:30 Solanke quieter? 21:30 Rangers win on penalties! BC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Sat 15 Mar 1500 Ipswich v Nottingham Forest in the Premier League Sun 16 Mar 1330 Arsenal v Chelsea in the Premier League Sun 16 Mar 1630 Liverpool v Newcastle in the EFL Cup Final Sun 16 Mar 1900 Leicester v Man Utd in the Premier League

UEFA say they’re considering a law change in the aftermath of the Julian Alvarez double contact penalty incident…..do the Euro Leagues panel think there’s a solution? Even though they went through might it not be the happiest camp at Real Madrid? Guillem, Juls and James also chat megaphones in stadiums, the top scanning players, Marco Asensio facing parent club PSG for Villa, and Simone Inzaghi reaching 200 games in charge at Inter.

Kelly Cates is alongside former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha, former Arsenal & West Ham centre back Matthew Upson, and BBC Football Correspondent John Murray for reaction to Aston Villa and Arsenal qualifying for the Champions League quarter-finals. Hear from Aston Villa manager Unai Emery on the prospect of facing PSG, and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta talks about Arsenal getting the job done as the Gunners eye European success. Plus, Kelly looks ahead to Manchester United’s crucial Europa League round of 16 second leg against Real Sociedad. BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Thu 13 Mar 2000 Man Utd v Real Sociedad in the Europa League Sat 15 Mar 1500 Ipswich v Nottingham Forest in the Premier League Sun 16 Mar 1330 Arsenal v Chelsea in the Premier League Sun 16 Mar 1630 Liverpool v Newcastle in the EFL Cup Final Sun 16 Mar 1900 Leicester v Man Utd in the Premier League

Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by ex-Huddersfield defender Tommy Smith. They react to the sacking of Michael Duff. Also hear from Charlton boss Nathan Jones as he bans bowling and shopping for the run-in. Catch up with Chris Wilder as Sheffield United concede a late equaliser in the Championship promotion race. Norwich captain Kenny McLean has strong words after his side crumbled at Carrow Road. And Reading first team coach Mikele Leigertwood joins the pod to discuss their charge for the League One play-offs. 01:05 Jobi’s pyjamas 01:45 Tommy Smith on retirement & rehab 02:25 Charlton’s Nathan Jones bans bowling & shopping 07:15 Twists & turns in the race for the Premier League 11:10 Sheff Utd’s Chris Wilder on conceding late leveller 15:15 Are Burnley losing their heads? 16:10 Steel City derby for Sheff Utd on Sunday 18:15 Kenny McLean on Norwich crumbling at Carrow Road 23:10 Huddersfield sack Michael Duff 28:05 Reading join the League One play-off race 42:35 72plus 72minus BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wed 12 Mar 2000 Aston Villa v Club Brugge in the Champions League, Thu 13 Mar 2000 Man Utd v Real Sociedad in the Europa League.

After an incredible 210 minutes of football Gianluigi Donnarumma saved penalties from Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones to put Paris Saint Germain into the Champions League quarter finals at Liverpool’s expense. Arne Slot gives his verdict on ‘the best game of football’ he’s been involved in. Mark Chapman is joined by former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock, Ian Dennis and Statman Dave for reaction to the tie, and French Football Journalist Julien Laurens joins the football daily to discuss how important this win is for Paris Saint Germain. John Murray and Andros Townsend are with Mark to look ahead to Aston Villa’s last 16 tie against Club Brugge and test his movie knowledge. Plus we discuss Manchester United’s new stadium plans with Football Finance Rob Wilson. Timecodes: 00:38 – Reaction from Anfield 12:45 – Julien Laurens reacts to a milestone win for PSG 17:49 – Arne Slot reaction 20:12 – Aston Villa v Club Brugge Preview 24:10 – Manchester United’s new stadium plans BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wed 12 Mar 2000 Aston Villa v Club Brugge in the Champions League, Thu 13 Mar 2000 Man Utd v Real Sociedad in the Europa League.

Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines discuss the sacking of Manchester City manager Gareth Taylor days before the League Cup final against Chelsea. Ellen and Jen share their insight on interim boss Nick Cushing who they have both played under and why he is the right fit. Hear from City’s Vivianne Miedema on the departure of Gareth Taylor heading into crucial run of fixtures. What happened to Arsenal who were put out of the FA Cup by Liverpool? Plus Ben sat down with Lucy Bronze as she prepares for her first final with Chelsea as Sonia Bompastor’s side go for the quadruple! 00:20 Intro 01:00 Gareth Taylor sacked! 07:50 Vivianne Miedema 11:10 Nick Cushing 20:30 Liverpool cause an upset 30:00 Lucy Bronze on the League Cup final 41:30 Ellen & Jen on Lucy’s mentality BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Tue 11 Mar 2000 Liverpool v PSG in the Champions League Wed 12 Mar 2000 Aston Villa v Club Brugge in the Champions League Thu 13 Mar 2000 Man Utd v Real Sociedad in the Europa League

After Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments following his first year as minority owner of Manchester United, the panel react to his claims about the club’s financial situation and his aims for the club’s future. EFL Chairman Rick Parry also joins Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Shay Given and Rory Smith on this week’s Monday Night Club to talk about the disparity between the Premier League and the EFL and how the Football Regulator Bill could help. They also discuss Bournemouth, and the art of the wall – should referees take Chris’ advice and use a tape measure? Plus, the birthday celebrations are in full force for Chris! TIME CODES: 02:15 – Sir Jim Ratcliffe 09:05 – Reaction to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s interview 23:35 – Disparity between the Premier League and EFL 26:40 – EFL Chairman Rick Parry on the Football Regulator Bill BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Tue 11 Mar 2000 Liverpool v PSG in the Champions League, Wed 12 Mar 2000 Aston Villa v Club Brugge in the Champions League, Thu 13 Mar 2000 Man Utd v Real Sociedad in the Europa League.

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe sits down exclusively with BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan. They discuss his ‘challenging’ first year at the club, manager Ruben Amorim, the club’s finances, ticket price rises, his cost-cutting programme, plans for a new stadium and more. Find more on this interview across the BBC Sport website and app and watch the conversation on BBC iPlayer. BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Tue 11 Mar 2000 Liverpool v PSG in the Champions League, Wed 12 Mar 2000 Aston Villa v Club Brugge in the Champions League, Thu 13 Mar 2000 Man Utd v Real Sociedad in the Europa League.

Arsenal slip up at Man Utd as Liverpool go 15 points clear. Darren Fletcher is joined by Clinton Morrison and Nigel Reo-Coker. Hear from Mikel Arteta, Ruben Amorim and Callum Hudson-Odoi after Nottingham Forest beat Manchester City as the race for the Champions League hots up. And with Cole Palmer missing from the spot for Chelsea, will anyone answer the half-time teaser correctly? 03:05 Time for Liverpool to book the open-top bus? 05:20 Mikel Arteta as Arsenal drop points 07:20 Will Arsenal even make Champions League spots? 12:35 Ruben Amorim on ‘step in right direction’ 17:20 Man Utd fans protest against the ownership 23:15 Forest beat Man City to keep hold of third 29:10 Man City lose for ninth time this season 32:10 Half-time teaser 34:45 Brighton win sixth game in a row 42:25 Are the bottom three all down? BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Tue 11 Mar 2000 Liverpool v PSG in the Champions League, Wed 12 Mar 2000 Aston Villa v Club Brugge in the Champions League, Thu 13 Mar 2000 Man Utd v Real Sociedad in the Europa League.

Clive Myrie tells the football story of the century: the rise of Manchester City and the Premier League allegations of financial rule-breaking that threaten to bring the club crashing down. Football on Trial is a Tortoise Media production for BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 5 Live.

Dion Dublin visits Coventry City's training ground to speak with manager Frank Lampard. The Sky Blues find themselves 5th in the Championship, with eight wins in their last nine games, having been 17th in the table when Lampard took charge. He talks about benefiting from 18 months out of management, his previous jobs, his time at Coventry so far and ambitions for the final 11 games of the season.

Ian Dennis is back with John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball to tell the stories behind the 5 Live commentaries. From John’s fancy food at PSG to seeing ‘episcopal purple’ in Notre-Dame. It’s Ian vs John in a Liverpool-themed Clash of the Commentators. And what will make it into the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? 04:00 Ali gets glasses & football lookalikes 06:50 Using visual identifiers when players look similar 13:30 ‘Smash and grab’ for the Great Glossary? 18:40 Ian sees eight goals in Eindhoven 25:10 Caviar and runny cheese in Paris! 28:15 Back to the league in Clash of the Commentators 35:50 Great Glossary criteria are tightened up 40:20 Ali and John called into the Commentators’ Dock 52:30 ‘In and around’ BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend: Sat 8 Mar 1500 Liverpool v Southampton, Sat 8 Mar 1730 Brentford v Aston Villa, Sun 9 Mar 1400 Chelsea v Leicester, Sun 9 Mar 1630 Man Utd v Arsenal.

Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle to discuss the latest from the world of European football. They dissect the biggest storylines from this week's Champions League action, focusing on the performances of goalkeepers including Alisson Becker, who played a key role in Liverpool's win at Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their last-16 tie. The podcast moves on to the derby knockout clash between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, before considering left-field suggestions for the Ballon d'Or, and discussing how Isco looks inspired and rejuvenated at Real Betis. One of the most shocking headlines of the week is Lyon boss Paulo Fonseca receiving a nine-month ban, and there is a feelgood story with Joseph Kalulu joining his brothers in professional football, but the panel most enjoy teasing Steve about the "weather in Sociedad". TIMECODES: 06:02 - Goalkeeping chat on Alisson Becker, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Wojciech Szczesny 21:00 - Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid 26:05 - Inter Milan 28:12 - Raphinha or Julian Alvarez for Ballon d'Or? 31:15 - Isco's rejuvenation at Real Betis 34:55 - Paulo Fonseca's nine-month ban 43:20 - The Kalulu brothers BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this week: Wed 5 Mar - 20:00 - Paris Saint-Germain v Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League on 5Live Thu 6 Mar - 17:30 - Real Sociedad v Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League on 5Live Sat 8 Mar - 15:00 - Liverpool v Southampton in the Premier League on 5Live Sat 8 Mar - 17:30 - Brentford v Aston Villa in the Premier League on 5Live Sun 9 Mar - 14:00 - Chelsea v Leicester City in the Premier League on 5Live Sun 9 Mar - 16:30 - Manchester United v Arsenal in the Premier League on 5Live Tues 11 Mar - 20:00 - Liverpool v PSG in the Champions League on 5Live Wed 12 Mar - 20:00 - Aston Villa v Club Brugge in the Champions League on 5Live

Alisson’s “best performance of his life” helped Liverpool to a stunning 1-0 win at Paris Saint Germain in the Champions League. Where does that leave both sides heading into the second leg at Anfield? Mark Chapman, commentator John Murray and former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock review the action, and break down Alisson’s outstanding display. Journalist and broadcaster Archie Rhind-Tutt joins the podcast from the Allianz Arena after Bayern Munich’s thrashing of German rivals Bayer Leverkusen. And we’re in San Sebastian to hear from Ruben Amorim as Manchester United prepare for their Europa League last 16 clash with Real Sociedad. TIMECODES 02:00 Alisson’s “best performance of his life” 06:53 Arne Slot’s reaction to Liverpool’s win 09:00 Slot’s tactics and substitutions 20:50 Archie Rhind-Tutt on Bayern Munich 3-0 Bayer Leverkusen 26:00 Conor McNamara previews Real Sociedad v Manchester United COMMENTARIES ON 5 LIVE/BBC Sounds Thursday: Real Sociedad v Manchester United (5:30pm) Saturday: Liverpool v Southampton (3pm) Saturday: Brentford v Aston Villa (5:30pm) Sunday: Chelsea v Leicester (2pm) Sunday: Manchester United v Arsenal (4:30pm)