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Chelsea chase Europe as Champions League fades for Spurs
Spurs’ Champions League hopes fade. Liam Twomey and Charlie Eccleshare were at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea’s 2-0 win.
Villa lose a thriller in Europe. Jacob Tanswell tells us what went wrong for Unai Emery’s side.
And can Liverpool lift the gloom ahead of Klopp’s farewell? Tom Williams explains.
Host: Tim Spiers
Producer: Mike Zimmermann
Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh
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Mbappe, PSG struggle against Dortmund
Dortmund have the edge against PSG. Seb Stafford-Bloor talks about the many chances created by Dortmund. Peter Rutzler was in Germany to watch PSG hit the post multiple times.
Can Roma be the team to stop Bayer Leverkusen? James Horncastle is in Italy for the Europa League semifinal.
And Emma Hayes’ farewell trophy charge takes another hit. Jessy Parker Humphreys reacts to Chelsea’s wild 4-3 loss to Liverpool.
Host: Adam Leventhal
Producer: Mike Zimmermann
Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh
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Vinicius Jnr stars for Real at Bayern
Vinicius Junior stars for Real at Bayern. Dermot Corrigan and Mark Carey react to an enthralling first leg in Munich.
Can Dortmund stop Mbappe tonight? Seb Stafford Bloor works out how they might. As Peter Rutzler wonders if PSG might feel any added pressure now it's the Champions League semi finals.
Plus Ipswich need a point to reach the Premier League, Manchester United make more boardroom changes, and Howard Webb says Forest should have had a penalty.
Host: Adam Leventhal
Producer: Mike Zimmermann and Abi Paterson
Exec Prod: Iain Macintosh
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Ornstein: Liverpool expect Salah to stay
Salah is staying at Liverpool. David Ornstein has the exclusive. Join 'The Insiders' here
Familiar foes kick-off the Champions League semi-finals. Mark Carey gears us up for Bayern Munich v Real Madrid.
Premier League clubs say yes to a squad cost cap. Matt Slater explains the potential change in the way clubs fund their squads.
Host: Michael Bailey
Producers: Abi Paterson and Mike Zimmermann
Exec Prod: Iain Macintosh
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Title race intensifies as City & Arsenal (just...) win again
Arsenal hang on to beat North London rivals Spurs. We hear reaction from Adrian Clarke and Charlie Eccleshare.
Manchester City are victorious too. Sam Lee was at the City Ground.
And who will Barcelona meet in the Women's Champions League Final? Jessy Parker Humphreys on the thrilling semifinals.
Host: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Mike Zimmermann
Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh
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Man City batter Brighton as Premier League title race narrows
City win as the Premier League’s top two edge clear. Tim Spiers watched the three title contenders this week and gives his verdict.
Will the feel-good factor continue for Villa? Jacob Tanswell on Aston Villa’s chase for a top-four finish.
Plus, David Ornstein has the latest on Manchester United’s pursuit of Dan Ashworth.
And it’s Champions League crunch time for Emma Hayes. Sophie Penney previews the second legs of the Women’s Champions League semifinals.
Host: Michael Bailey
Producer: Mike Zimmermann
Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh
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