Share

The Totally Football Show with James Richardson
Arteta & Pep set up Wembley date - will Arsenal extend their lead this weekend?
Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Dan Kilpatrick are in the studio ahead of a mouthwatering weekend of action.
Arsenal and Man City will meet in the Carabao Cup final in late March after overcoming Chelsea and Newcastle in the semi-finals in midweek. We discuss the very different approaches of Rosenior and Howe to how they handled the top two.
Could the Gunners increase their lead at the top of the table this weekend? Arteta’s men host Sunderland while Pep and his players travel to Anfield, a ground that hasn’t brought them much joy over the years.
Red-hot Man United look to hang on to 4th place as they face Spurs, about whom skipper Cristian Romero has been sounding off again.
Plus a big weekend of six-pointers at the bottom and the ticking time bomb that is Crystal Palace.
Produced by Charlie Jones
RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Arsenal & Man City reach Carabao Cup final (02.30)
• PART 2a: Liverpool v Man City preview (13.00)
• PART 2b: Arsenal v Sunderland preview (19.00)
• PART 3a: Man United v Tottenham preview (25.00)
• PART 3b: Wolves v Chelsea + Bournemouth v Villa (32.00)
• PART 4a: Brighton v Crystal Palace preview (37.00)
• PART 4b: Newcastle v Brentford + Fulham v Everton (46.00)
• PART 4c: Leeds v Forest + Burnley v West Ham (49.00)
More episodes
View all episodes

Barca flying, Bayern drop points again + De Zerbi stays but so do Marseille's woes
01:09:35|James is joined in the Totally studio by James Horncastle, Tom Williams and Seb Stafford-Bloor with Pol Ballus joining from Barcelona as the Euro crew assemble to discuss this week's continental happenings.Bayern Munich have dropped points for a second weekend running in the Bundesliga. Seb was in the Volksparkstadion to see Hamburg draw 2-2 with the league leaders, meaning they are now 6 points clear of 2nd place Dortmund.In Spain, Real left it late to beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 with Mbappe's winner coming in the 10th minute of injury time. That kept them within one point of Barca who comfortably beat Elche away 3-1 with goals from Yamal, Rashford and Ferran Torres.No change at the top of Serie A with Inter and Napoli both winning and second placed Milan still to play Bologna Tuesday night. Same story in France where Lens and PSG both won, but Marseille's horror week continued as they blew a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Paris FC.Plus Timo Werner's favourite Döner house & Antony spins again.Produced by Lucy Oliva and Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the week (0.40)• PART 2a: Bundesliga review - Bayern drop more points (10.50)• PART 3a: Ligue 1 review - Marseille in meltdown (25.20)• PART 4a: Serie A review - Inter sitting pretty (37.10)• PART 5a: La Liga review - Top 2 win (53.30)
Solanke scorpion stuns City as Man United produce more late heroics
55:31|Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander and Colin Millar into the pod after another weekend of pure Premier League drama.It was a great matchday for leaders Arsenal who go 6 points clear after their 4-0 win at Leeds. Man City were cruising at Spurs but surrendered a 2-0 lead thanks to Dominic Solanke’s acrobatics. Plus Villa lose a second home game in a row to 10-man Brentford. Is the title race over?Man United make it 3 wins out of 3 under Michael Carrick with Benjamin Sesko’s stoppage time strike against Fulham. The Red Devils stay 4th in the Champions League race.Liverpool get back to winning ways with Wirtz and Ekitike on song against Newcastle, while Chelsea come from 2-0 down to hit the Hammers where it hurts with a 3-2 injury time victory at Stamford Bridge.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Spurs 2-2 Man City (01.30)• PART 2a: Man United 3-2 Fulham (13.00) • PART 2b: Aston Villa 0-1 Brentford (19.00)• PART 2c: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Crystal Palace (24.00)• PART 3a: Leeds 0-4 Arsenal (30.00)• PART 3b: Chelsea 3-2 West Ham (37.00)• PART 4a: Liverpool 4-1 Newcastle (47.00)• PART 4b: Brighton 1-1 Everton + Wolves 0-2 Bournemouth (52.00)
Totally Extra: Champions League draw reaction!
55:15|Jimbo is joined by the full Euro pod crew of James Horncastle, Pol Ballus, Tom Williams and Seb Stafford-Bloor to react to the Champions League draw.Did you enjoy Benfica v Real Madrid on Wednesday? Good news, you're getting it again. Can Mourinho upset Arbeloa at the Bernabeu?It's a long trip to Baku for the Toon Army as Newcastle face Qarabag. Will Inter will be the latest big name to fall at the feet of Bodo/Glimt?The panel give us their thoughts on the contenders to go all the way. Could it be Arsenal? Hansi Flick's team? Or Hansi Flick's old team?Plus what is what is going on with Roberto De Zerbi at Marseille?Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: The play off draw in full (2.00)• PART 2a: Benfica v Real Madrid (03.50)• PART 2b: Bodo/Glimt v Inter (08.00)• PART 2c: Monaco v PSG (11.45)• PART 2d: Newcastle v Qarabag (15.20)• PART 3a: Galatasaray v Juventus (17.20)• PART 3b: Club Brugge v Atletico Madrid (23.40)• PART 3c: Dortmund v Atalanta (25.20) • PART 3d: Olympiacos v Leverkusen (28.25)• PART 4a: Europa League draw (31.17)• PART 4b: Who’s going to win it? (34.20)• PART 4c: What next for Marseille and Napoli? (37.40)
Benfica goalie glory, Chelsea knock out Napoli + Spurs get ready for Man City
01:02:21|Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Liam Twomey for company after a giant smorgasbord of Champions League action.Jose Mourinho’s Benfica produce an incredible finale against Real Madrid, with goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scoring a 98th minute header to keep them in the competition and knock out Marseille. Nick Miller was there.Chelsea impress under Rosenior again with a 3-2 win in Naples that books their passage straight into the last 16 and sees Antonio Conte’s Italian champions exit the competition.Newcastle and PSG both go into Friday’s knockout play-off draw after a 1-1 draw in Paris. And Tottenham finish 4th after a 2-0 win in Frankfurt. Can Thomas Frank’s team take their European form into Sunday’s Premier League clash with Man City?Kai Havertz is back for Arsenal, helping them take down Kairat. With Mikel Arteta calling for positivity, the Gunners test their title credentials at Elland Road.Plus what next for Raheem Sterling? And a passionate debate about the league phase.Produced by Charlie JonesWe’re asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits by going to theathletic.com/survey26. Three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers too. So whether you’re a long-time listener or a new one, we want your feedback.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: The league phase is over - do we like it? (02.45)• PART 2a: Napoli 2-3 Chelsea (10.30) • PART 2b: PSG 1-1 Newcastle (19.00)• PART 3a: Benfica’s goalkeeper keeps them in the Champions League (27.00)• PART 3b: The rest of Matchday 8 (35.00)• PART 4a: Spurs v Man City preview (45.00)• PART 4b: Leeds v Arsenal preview (48.00)• PART 5a: Nottingham Forest v Palace preview (53.00)• PART 5b: Liverpool v Newcastle preview (59.00)• PART 5c: Thierno Barry among the goals (62.00)
Champions League bonanza, Bayern’s first loss + Mbappe’s Panenka
01:07:24|Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Pol Ballus, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Tom Williams to discuss the latest European football.The Champions League reaches its final game showdown with all 36 teams playing simultaneously on Wednesday night. Might all 6 English teams make the top 8? If so, will Barcelona and Inter face the play offs? Could Conte's Napoli be heading out? Could Bodø/Glimt, Brugge or Mourinho's Benfica sneak in?Bayern finally lose their first match of the Bundesliga season at home to Augsburg, whilst Dortmund beat Union convincingly ahead of their showdown with Inter. It was a perfect weekend for Chivu's Inter who beat Pisa 6-2 whilst title rivals Napoli were thrashed 3-0 by Juve, with Roma and Milan sharing the points in the capital.In Spain, Mbappe's Panenka helped him set a European record, and Yamal's worldie in the rain kept Barca 1 point above Real in the La Liga title race. And in France, PSG go back on top via a Bradley Barcola goal and a 1-0 win at Auxerre, with Lens losing 3-1 in the Velodrome thanks to a debut goal from Arsenal's teenage loanee Ethan Nwaneri.Produced by Lucy Oliva and Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend and James’ Neapolitan eats (00.45)• PART 2: Champions League MD8 (14.05)• PART 3: Bundesliga review - Bayern finally lose (25.20)• PART 4: Serie A review - Inter win as title rivals drop points (34.05)• PART 5: - La Liga - Panenkas and chemtrails (44.30)• PART 6: Ligue 1 review - PSG back on top (56.35)
Man United stun leaders Arsenal + Slot under pressure at Liverpool?
01:06:41|Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Matt Davies-Adams and Tim Spiers are in the studio after a seismic matchday 23 in the Premier League.It’s now 3 games without a victory for Arsenal as Man United inflict a first home defeat of the season on the leaders. The Gunners’ lead is down to 4 points while Michael Carrick has taken the Red Devils into the top 4!Villa bounce back from defeat against Everton with a very impressive 2-0 win at St James’s Park. And Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea momentarily went 4th, extending Palace’s winless run to 11 games.Liverpool’s unbeaten run is ended in a five-goal thriller at Bournemouth. Not a good time for Arne Slot to see his side slip out of the top 4.At the bottom, there were wins for Forest and West Ham, while Burnley took a point from Spurs, as the fan fury towards Frank continues.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Arsenal 2-3 Man United (03.00)• PART 2a: Newcastle 0-2 Aston Villa (15.00) • PART 2b: Man City 2-0 Wolves (21.30)• PART 3a: Crystal Palace 1-3 Chelsea (33.00)• PART 3b: Brentford 0-2 Nottingham Forest (45.00)• PART 4a: West Ham 3-1 Sunderland (50.00)• PART 4b: Burnley 2-2 Tottenham (53.00)• PART 4c: Bournemouth 3-2 Liverpool (57.00)• PART 4d: Fulham 2-1 Brighton (66.00)
Arteta takes on Carrick in the Premier League as English clubs dominate in Europe
01:03:34|Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and Mark Carey for company in the studio ahead of a bumper Premier League weekend.The Champions League midweek concludes with comfortable wins for Liverpool and Newcastle, plus a dominant but stressful victory for Chelsea. Five of the top eight teams are English heading into next week’s league phase finale. Why are Premier League clubs seemingly finding life in Europe easier?How easy will life for leaders Arsenal be when Michael Carrick’s resurgent Man United head to the Emirates? And who should Mikel Arteta play up front?Elsewhere, depleted Villa head to St James’s Park, it’s Glasner Rosenior at Selhurst Park and will Dr Tottenham turn up at Turf Moor?Plus the loveliest managers, managers that cause injuries, punch-ups and pasta without sauce.Produced by Charlie JonesWe’re asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits by going to theathletic.com/survey26. Three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers too. So whether you’re a long-time listener or a new one, we want your feedback.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: English clubs finding it easier in Europe? (03.00)• PART 2a: Marseille 0-3 Liverpool (06.00) • PART 2b: Newcastle 3-0 PSV (13.00)• PART 2c: Chelsea 1-0 Pafos (17.30)• PART 3: The rest of Champions League Wednesday (24.00)• PART 4a: Looking back to the opening day (34.00)• PART 4b: Arsenal v Man United preview (36.00)• PART 4c: Newcastle v Aston Villa preview (42.00)• PART 4d: Man City v Wolves preview (46.00)• PART 5a: Burnley v Spurs preview (50.00)• PART 5b: Crystal Palace v Chelsea preview (53.00)• PART 5c: Mid-season manager changes causing injuries? (56.00)• PART 5d: The rest of the Premier League weekend (59.00)
Man City battered by Bodø as perfect Arsenal outclass Inter
49:53|Jimbo is joined by Jack Lang, Seb Stafford-Bloor and JJ Bull for a midweek Totally Extra to discuss Tuesday night's Champions League games.Norwegian broadcaster Martin Sleipnes drops in to talk about a historic night for Bodø/Glimt who beat Man City 3-1 in the Arctic circle. It could have been more for Glimt who peppered City's goal against a tired-looking defence, as Rodri got sent off for 2 yellows.Arsenal meanwhile continue their perfect Champions League form as they brushed aside Serie A leaders Inter 3-1 at San Siro and Spurs finally gave their home fans something to cheer about as they beat 10-man Dortmund 2-0.Tom Williams joins to discuss PSG's last minute loss to Sporting, plus a roundup of the rest of Tuesday nights games and Brighton v Bournemouth on Monday.Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: JJ Bull's new single (0.40)• PART 1b: Tuesday night’s results rundown (3.00) • PART 2a: Bodo/Glimt 3-1Man City (4.30)• PART 3a: Spurs 2-0 Dortmund (18.10)• PART 3b: Inter 1-3 Arsenal (24.10)• PART 4a: Sporting 2-1 PSG (30.30)• PART 4b: The rest of Tuesday's games (37.55)• PART 4c: Brighton 1-1 Bournemouth (46.00)