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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

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  • Arsenal win at Liverpool, Brighton beat City + are Man United in a relegation battle?

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    Another pivotal weekend in the Premier League, examined by James Richardson, Julien Laurens, Colin Millar and Adrian Clarke.Arsenal secure their first victory at Anfield in 14 years after a colossal defensive effort. They go 3 points clear at the top of the table.Brighton continue to impress with their first ever win at Manchester City. They couldn’t could they?Manchester United are winless in 9 matches after self-destructing at Chelsea. Lisandro Martinez conceding a penalty and getting sent off. They couldn’t could they?It’s three wins in a row for Spurs with pressure building on Pierre Sage at Palace.It’s six wins in a row for Bournemouth under Marco Rose.Plus we dare to discuss whether Emery would leave Villa. And whether Oliver Glasner would leave Forest.Producers: Charlie Jones and Benji BrooksRUNNING ORDER:00:00 Brighton for the title or United going down?08:05 The results09:59 Liverpool 0-1 Arsenal20:27 Man City 0-1 Brighton27:11 Chelsea 2-0 Man United38:55 Villa 1-1 Fulham (Emery’s exit?)48:21 Spurs 2-0 Crystal Palace51:55 Coventry 3-1 Sunderland57:03 The rest of the Premier League weekend

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  • Totally Extra: Revisiting Romario

    01:06:16|
    Grumbles, beaches and goals - is Romário Brasil's greatest ever player?Jimbo is joined by Natalie Gedra, Jack Lang and Duncan Alexander to celebrate the unforgettable life and career of Baixinho (the little one).From Barca to Vasco via PSV, Romário scored and won things everywhere he went, tormenting defences with his turn of pace and dexterous finishing.Famed for scoring the goals that helped Brazil win the World Cup in USA 94, but also for the endless arguments and fallouts with coaches and teammates alike. But did he really score 1000 goals?Plus Duncan's Brasilian themed quiz question.Produced by Jesse Howard, Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird.•Part 1a - The iconic Romário celebration at USA 94 (00.40)•Part 1b - Romário, the forgotten man? (02.40)•Part 1c - Duncan’s Brasilian themed quiz question (06.02)•Part 1d - The Totally Extra almanac (07.15)•Part 2a - Totally Extra - Romário (09.10)•Part 2b - What type of player was he? (10.10)•Part 2c - On the beach (13.00)•Part 2d - His time at PSV (15.12)•Part 2e - Playing under Cruyff at Barca (19.00)•Part 3a - USA 94’ (25.30)•Part 3b - Did he have a trademark finish? (35.30)•Part 4a - The Romario & Edmundo song (43.25)•Part 4b - Romario & Edmundo and the Vasco years (44.05)•Part 4c - Romario, R9 & World Cup 98 (49.50)•Part 4d - The stats, the trophies & the ‘1000th goal’ (51.45)•Part 4e - His political career (58.35)•Part 4f - Duncan’s quiz answer (01.02.15)
  • Shocked Arsenal head to Anfield as Carrick’s United go to Chelsea

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    The top four all face each other in a mouthwatering Matchday 9 in the Premier League.Jimbo, Tom Williams, Liam Twomey and a debuting Jay Bothroyd are in the studio to comb through all the action.Champions Arsenal go to Liverpool in Sunday’s only fixture. The Gunners were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by League Two Fleetwood on Tuesday with Max Dowman sent off. But did the 16-year-old prodigy do the right thing?Michael Carrick is surprisingly still the manager of Manchester United. They travel to Stamford Bridge where Xabi Alonso has more questions to answer after Chelsea’s League Cup exit at Anfield.Man City come from behind twice to edge past Brighton via a shootout. Those two teams will do it all again on Saturday. Can the Seagulls claim their first ever win at City?Plus we show some love for Bournemouth who make it 5 wins in a row. And Nicolas Jackson. Was he done dirty by Chelsea?Producers: Charlie Jones and Benji BrooksRUNNING ORDER:00:00 Jimbo and Jay reunited05:30 Fleetwood knock out Arsenal13:06 Liverpool knock out Chelsea23:14 Man City knock out Brighton26:56 Elsewhere in the Carabao Cup32:22 Serie A and Romario36:24 Liverpool v Arsenal preview39:38 Chelsea v Man Utd preview49:07 The rest of the Premier League weekend
  • Kane wins the Ballon d’Or! And Real win El Clasico!

    55:08|
    It’s a Ballon d’Or special edition of the Totally European Show, with Seb Stafford-Bloor, Tom Williams and Pol Ballus all joining James Richardson live to discuss King Harry taking football's biggest individual crown. On the pitch, Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid become the first team to beat Barcelona in La Liga this season, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice in a 2-1 win. That leaves Atletico Madrid just two points off the leaders. In Germany, Bayern win 3-1 at Freiburg without Vincent Kompany on the touchline as he recovers in hospital after collapsing during training. Niclas Fullkrug can’t stop scoring for Werder Bremen, while in Italy there are still four teams unbeaten after eight games for the first time ever. And in Ligue 1, protests in Paris affect PSG’s top of the table clash with Lyon.Producer: Xavi Bird
  • Could it be curtains for Carrick as Man United get battered by Bournemouth?

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    Old Trafford chants his name but it could be farewell to Michael Carrick at Man United?Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Matt Davies-Adams are in the studio to review all the action from Matchday 8.The Cherries run out 3-0 winners as United’s winless run extends to 8 matches. All that with Bruno Fernandes an unused sub.Brighton hit the skids after an Araujo-powered Liverpool reign supreme at Anfield.Spurs win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday - a once in a generation event - as Cole Palmer also sees red. Was this the day things finally clicked for De Zerbi at Tottenham?And Arsenal go level at the top as Man City suffer their first defeat of the season. It’s at Aston Villa who are in red-hot form. As is Nicolas Jackson.Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake LiascosRUNNING ORDER:00:00 Who won the weekend?03:24 Results04:42 Man United 0-3 Bournemouth17:04 Liverpool 2-0 Brighton22:08 Crystal Palace 0-2 Newcastle25:09 Hull 1-1 Brentford and Sunderland 0-0 Leeds29:18 Aston Villa 2-1 Man City34:06 Arsenal 2-0 Everton40:15 Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham47:42 Coventry 0-1 Fulham49:06 Ipswich 1-1 Nottingham Forest
  • Man United crushed in Como. And is Kane England’s best ever?

    57:30|
    Another enthralling night of Champions League action and a big Premier League weekend to come.Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Benji Lanyado into the studio break it all down.The nadir of Michael Carrick’s reign at Manchester United comes in Como. A chastening 4-1 defeat with skipper Bruno Fernandes seeming to question the coach’s tactics. Is there any way back for Carrick at Old Trafford?Two of the favourites battle it out as Bayern and Arsenal contest a 2-2 draw. On a night where Ballon d’Or favourite Harry Kane showed he could do absolutely everything.Villa make it 3 wins out of 3 in the Champions League. Next up for them, leaders Man City at Villa Park this Saturday, a fixture that the hosts usually win…Tottenham are forced to confront their terrible record at Stamford Bridge and it’s the same story for Everton at Arsenal.Plus what happened to home advantage and what will become of the nepo babies at Premier League clubs?Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake LiascosRUNNING ORDER:00:00 PHP02:34 Champions League results06:30 Bayern 2-2 Arsenal16:05 Como 4-1 Man United27:07 The rest of the Champions League midweek35:56 How are West Ham doing?37:26 Premier League fixtures39:18 Liverpool v Brighton preview41:37 Chelsea v Spurs preview + what happened to home advantage?47:00 The tube map of hatred48:55 The rest of the Premier League weekend 53:22 Nepo babies at Premier League clubs
  • PSG put four past Barca as Rio inspires Liverpool comeback

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    Désiré Doué and Lucas Hernández shine as PSG beat Barca 4-2, thanks to a 14 minute flurry of goals in the Parc des Princes.Jimbo is joined by Juliens Laurens, Duncan Alexander and Colin Millar to discuss Tuesday night's Champions League action.Liverpool overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield, thanks to two Mac Allister goals and two assists from player of the match, Rio Ngumoha.City appeared unfazed by their off field predicament or the lack of Erling Haaland, as they breezed past AEK Athens 5-1 in Manchester.Plus a better night for the Italian sides, the rest of Tuesday night's action and Spurs finally get a league win.Produced by Jesse Howard, Jake Liascos & Charlie Jones.•Part 1a - Tuesday’s night’s Champions League buffet (00.40)•Part 1b - The results (03.00)•Part 2a - PSG 4-2 Barca (04.35)•Part 2b - Liverpool 4-3 Villarreal (14.47)•Part 2c - Man City 5-1 AEK Athens (21.15)•Part 3a - Ten Hag’s interview and Cristano’s fine (26.40)•Part 3b - Napoli 4-3 Bodo (28.20)•Part 3b - Sabah FK 1-2 Dortmund (31.40)•Part 3c - The rest of Tuesday night’s action (35.15)•Part 4a - Spurs 3-1 Coventry (38.15)