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Premier League to vote on scrapping VAR
Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR. David Ornstein has the seismic details.
Man United win as Ten Hag makes a promise. Carl Anka was at Old Trafford.
Liam Twomey reacts to Reece James’ eventful day for his Chelsea return.
Chelsea take a big step towards a remarkable WSL title win. Jessy Parker Humphreys sets the scene for the final day of the season.
Host: Michael Bailey
Producer: Mike Zimmermann
Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh
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Man City are one win away from history
Man City on the brink of their fourth in a row. Sam Lee was at the tense 2-0 win against Spurs.
Fernandes set to stay at Old Trafford. David Ornstein has the details on the United captain.
George Caulkin on the importance of Newcastle finishing in a European spot.
Can Chelsea finish on a high? Liam Twomey sets the scene for the remaining two games of the season.
Host: Michael Bailey
Producer: Mike Zimmermann
Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh
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All eyes on Spurs v City as Villa complete Liverpool comeback
Adam Leventhal looks back on a dramatic night at Villa Park where two late goals from Jhon Duran kept Unai Emery's side in control of their Champions League destiny. Attention now turns to Tottenham v Man City. If City win, they go ahead of Arsenal heading into the final weekend. If Spurs get the three points, they're still in with a shout of overtaking Villa and clinching fourth spot - but doing so might just hand the Premier League title to their biggest rivals. We explore the moral quandary.
Presenter: Adam Leventhal
With: Jacob Tanswell and James Pearce
Producers: Michael Zimmerman and Ben Green
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Arsenal beat Man United to take the title race to the wire
Iain Macintosh is here to kickstart your week, with news of Arsenal's victory at Old Trafford which will take the Premier League title race down to the wire. Plus, all the results from around Europe - including defeats for Dortmund and PSG - and Jessy Parker Humphreys tells us about the significance of Man United's first ever women's FA Cup win.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
With: Seb Stafford Bloor and Jessy Parker Humphreys
Producer: Ben Green
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Bayer Leverkusen make history
Bayer Leverkusen somehow keep their historic unbeaten run going. Seb Stafford-Bloor on why Leverkusen are the comeback kings.
It’s a Greek tragedy for Aston Villa. Jacob Tanswell reacts to Villa’s exit from the Europa Conference League.
And can Arsenal take the title race to the final weekend? James McNicholas has the Gunners perspective, Carl Anka with the Manchester United one.
Host: Tim Spiers
Producer: Mike Zimmermann
Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh
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Real Madrid shock Bayern late, advance to Champions League Final
Real Madrid summon Champions League magic again. Dermot Corrigan was at the Santiago Bernabeu for a memorable night.
Bayern Munich collapse late. Seb Stafford-Bloor reacts to Bayern’s blown lead.
James Horncastle speculates whether Roma can replicate a European comeback.
And can Villa turn it around in Europe? Jacob Tanswell sets the scene.
Host: Mike Zimmermann
Producer: Mike Zimmermann
Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh
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