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On Monday, The Athletic reported news of Bayern Munich’s attempt to prize Oliver Glasner from Crystal Palace for a hefty sum.

That’s credit to the remarkable job Glasner has done since succeeding Roy Hodgson just three months ago.

The Austrian coach has taken Palace to safety in style - but the big question is: can the club keep hold of their star players and their manager this summer?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Matt Woosnam and Dominic Fifield
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Newcastle United face Manchester United on Wednesday with both clubs competing for a place in Europe next season. 

But is the increased strain on squads that comes with qualifying for UEFA’s lesser competitions actually worth it? 

Or would a season out of Europe allow both sides to regroup and build again? 

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Carl Anka and George Caulkin
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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After recording just a second win in 17 Premier League visits to Old Trafford Arsenal have taken the title race to the final day.
So can Arsenal now complete the job and win the league for the first time in 20 years, despite Man City still having the title in their hands?
If they fall short, does anything need to change next season and how long without delivering a league title can Arsenal trust the process?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's football correspondent David Ornstein and Arsenal writer Jordan Campbell to analyse how Mikel Arteta has managed to build his side to this point as well as look ahead to what their next steps could look like.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein and Jordan Campbell
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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It’s matchday 37 in the Premier League and the main focus is on Manchester United vs Arsenal, another huge match in the title race.

Elsewhere, Fulham host City and Nottingham Forest go up against Chelsea.

Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Tim Spiers and Jon Mackenzie
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Last night in L.A. Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly said he drew positives from his side’s recent form in the Premier League.
So has the Chelsea project turned a corner under Mauricio Pochettino?
And has he done enough to still be in charge next season?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Simon Johnson & Liam Twomey
Producers: Guy Clarke & Jay Beale
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Bayern Munich announced back in February that this season would be Thomas Tuchel’s last as their manager.

Fast forward three months and Bayern are yet to find a replacement.

Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann, Unai Emery and now Ralf Rangnick have opted to stay at their current jobs rather than join the German club.

So why are Bayern struggling to fill their managerial vacancy?

And who could they turn to next?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jan Åge Fjørtoft and Seb Stafford-Bloor
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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