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We saw some thrilling football in the Champions League this week and it was mostly from Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, PSG and Barcelona so why do the English teams look so sluggish by comparison? Or does Arsenal's safe passage to the semi-finals and six-point lead at the top of the Premier League prove that Arteta's conservative approach is still paying off? Liverpool are out of the Champions League and looking at a season of relative failure, what now for Arne Slot and will they have to spend big in the summer again? And what about the big game on Sunday - will a victory for Manchester City prove fatal to the Gunners' title hopes? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football. For more information, head to visitlasvegas.com/soccer-2026 Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Der SC Freiburg steht überraschend im Europa-League-Halbfinale. Was macht den Sportclub gerade so stark? Und welche Rolle spielt Trainer Schuster dabei? kicker-Reporter Carsten Schröter-Lorenz kennt die Antwort. Außerdem: In der Premier League kommt es zum Gipfeltreffen: Tabellenführer Arsenal trifft auf das zweitplatzierte Manchester City. Drohen die Gunners, die bereits sicher geglaubte Meisterschaft noch zu verspielen? kicker-Redakteur Thomas Böker ordnet ein. Ihr habt Feedback und Anregungen zu kicker Daily? Schreibt es gerne in die Kommentare oder an [email protected] Artikel: Sechs Champions-League-Plätze sind für die Bundesliga möglich Video: Showdown in England: "Dass Arsenal vorne liegt, hat City ihnen gestattet"

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jacob Steinberg and Seb Hutchinson after a dramatic weekend in the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

After Arsenal’s setback against Bournemouth, there are questions about their mentality, what mindset do they need to carry them over the line in the Premier League title race? Should they embrace the pressure rather than shy away from it? Meanwhile, Manchester City’s experience in high-stakes run-ins could prove decisive. Having been there and done it before, does their winning know-how give them the edge as the season reaches its climax? At the other end of the table Spurs have slipped into the relegation zone for the first time this season, raising serious concerns. Can Roberto De Zerbi implement his philosophy quickly enough to turn things around, or is time already running out in the fight for survival? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Rio Presents, brought to you by CRAFTD.We’re live and direct after a huge weekend in the title race, with plenty to get into following Manchester City’s clash with Chelsea and another frustrating chapter for Arsenal. The conversation starts with a closer look at the impact of half-time decisions, and how the contrast between Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta is becoming more and more evident when games are on the line.Rio also reflects on dressing room moments from his own career, revealing how the right message at half-time can completely transform a team’s performance. From there, the focus shifts to some of the standout players driving City forward this season, including the unpredictable brilliance of Ryan Cherki, the incredible output from Nico O’Reilly at left-back, and the growing influence of Marc Guehi during this crucial stage of the campaign.As always, we dive into the stats behind the story, comparing City and Arsenal’s attacking numbers and asking serious questions about where things are going wrong for Arteta’s side. With teams seemingly finding a blueprint to disrupt Arsenal’s build-up play, we explore whether the rest of the league is starting to catch on, and what that means for their title hopes.There’s plenty of debate throughout the show, including fan questions on everything from recent criticism around key players to the bigger picture at Arsenal, and even whether this could be a defining moment for Arteta’s future at the club. We also touch on wider talking points across the game, including Chelsea, Liverpool, and standout performers across Europe.To round things off, there’s a quick look at Roberto De Zerbi’s difficult start at Tottenham, plus a well-deserved shoutout to one of the young talents we’ve been backing on the podcast, Rio Ngumoha, after a special moment at Anfield.Get involved in the comments with your thoughts, and don’t forget to like and subscribe to stay up to date with everything on Rio Presents.#RioPresents #Football #PremierLeague #ManCity #ManchesterCity #ChelseaFC #Arsenal #ArsenalFC #MikelArteta #PepGuardiola #TitleRace #FootballAnalysis #SoccerTalk #FootballPodcast #RyanCherki #MarcGuehi #ErlingHaaland #BukayoSaka #DeclanRice #Trossard #Gyokeres #FootballDebate #FanQnA #SoccerNews #FootballFans #YouTubeFootball #FootballContent #TrendingFootball #Anfield #Tottenham #DeZerbi #YoungTalent #FootballDiscussionSubscribe: http://bit.ly/15QO9WERio Ferdinand Presents: rioferdinandpresents.comRio Ferdinand Presents Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Twitter/X: https://x.com/RioMeetsRio Ferdinand Presents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Twitter/X: https://x.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RioFerdinandOfficialRio Ferdinand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdy5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal’s FA Cup exit, coming just two weeks after their Carabao Cup disappointment, leaves their season at a crossroads. With two trophies already gone, could Mikel Arteta’s side really finish the campaign without silverware, and should there be growing concern at the Emirates? Meanwhile, Manchester City delivered arguably their performance of the season in a statement win over Liverpool. Are Pep Guardiola’s men hitting top form at exactly the right moment, and does the result leave Arne Slot under pressure? Elsewhere, Chelsea ran riot with seven against Port Vale, but does the scoreline paper over the cracks? With Enzo Fernández handed a two-game ban, is Liam Rosenior attempting to assert control in the dressing room? Plus, the guys discuss the chaos at the London Stadium as West Ham and Leeds played out one of the games of the season. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rio Meets is where the biggest names in football tell the stories you’ve never heard before and in this episode Gabriel Jesus sits down with Rio Ferdinand for one of his most open and revealing interviews yet.From growing up in a favela playing football outside a prison, to sharing a dressing room with legends at Manchester City, Jesus reflects on the journey that shaped him — both as a player and a person.When discussing Arsenal’s title challenge, Jesus describes the difference in leadership between Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice along with the two young players who are “killers” in training who expects big things from.He lifts the lid on working under Pep Guardiola - including the tactical demands, the intensity in training, and the one thing Pep tries to coach out of all the Brazilian players.Jesus also reveals how he developed his bond with Neymar and why he thinks he’s the greatest player of his generation.There are also incredible insights into elite dressing rooms, from Vincent Kompany’s leadership to Sergio Agüero’s mentality, plus Jesus’ ultimate 5-a-side team. This is a conversation about football at the highest level — but more importantly, about mindset, identity and what it really takes to win.👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments and who you want Rio to sit down with next!00:00 Intro: The boy from Brazil01:14 Meeting Gabriel Jesus01:29 Growing up in the Favelas: My first football02:31 Playing at the Police Complex: More than just a game03:56 The loss of passion in modern Brazilian football05:16 The greatness of Neymar Jr.07:27 Dealing with pressure in Brazil vs. England09:02 When ex-players talk: Impact on the dressing room11:35 Arriving at Man City: Meeting Pep & legends13:16 Pep’s "Best Striker-Defender": Sacrificing for the team14:31 Creating chaos: The role of the modern No. 916:42 How the game has changed in 10 years18:55 Does Pep Guardiola allow freedom?21:16 Coaching specifics: "Don't use your studs!"23:10 The unpredictability of playing for Pep25:16 Vincent Kompany: A manager in the making27:11 Rio’s most under-appreciated teammates29:22 The Mikel Arteta effect at Arsenal31:01 The mental shift: From 2nd place to Champions33:54 Dressing room leaders: Declan Rice & Martin Ødegaard36:05 Why modern squads need 22 captains37:07 Training with Declan Rice: "The Horse"40:23 Bukayo Saka: Humble, strong, and elite42:38 Comparison: Saka vs. Vinícius & Rodrygo44:21 The next generation: Max Dowman & Ethan Nwaneri47:51 Dark moments: Dealing with long-term injury50:28 Nutrition and lifestyle changes51:41 Finding faith: Baptism and perspective54:00 The life of a footballer: Missing major family moments55:46 Gabby Heinze: The "crazy" coach at Arsenal57:12 Defending Arsenal’s set-piece "dark arts"01:01:44 Final prediction: Will Arsenal win the league?01:02:45 Picking the Ultimate 5-A-Side Team (No Keepers)#RioFerdinand #GabrielJesus #Arsenal #ManchesterCity #PremierLeagueSubscribe: http://bit.ly/15QO9WERio Ferdinand Presents: rioferdinandpresents.comRio Ferdinand Presents Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Twitter/X: https://x.com/RioMeetsRio Ferdinand Presents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Twitter/X: https://x.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RioFerdinandOfficialRio Ferdinand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdy5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Der Basler Giuseppe Morello spricht über seine Erfahrungen im Trainer-Business bei YB und GC. Es geht um seine Beziehung zu Raphael Wicky, Auslandspraktikum in Italien und wie es ist, plötzlich abgesägt zu werden. Ein Gespräch über das Trainerdasein. Giuseppe Morello gewann als Assistenztrainer von Raphael Wicky bei YB das Double. Er durfte eine Kampagne in der Champions League miterleben. Morello spricht über die Ambiance in solchen Begegnungen, persönliche Erinnerungen und seine Beziehungen mit den Cheftrainern. Zudem geht es um die Rolle des Assistenztrainers, welcher ein wichtiges Bindeglied zu den Spielern ist. Morello hätte Anfangs Jahr Raphael Wicky in die USA begleiten können. Im Interview erzählt der 40-Jährige, weshalb er diesen Weg nicht mitgegangen ist und wie schwierig es ist, einen Platz im Schweizer Profifussball zu ergattern. Zudem spricht Morello über…. die Kampagne in der Champions League: «Pep Guardiola ist mein Trainervorbild. Vor den Partien gegen Manchester City hatte ich schon schlaflose Nächte, weil man einfach grossen Respekt hat.» «Vulkan» Marco Schällibaum: «Er wird zum Teil unterschätzt. Habe grossen Respekt für seinen Weg und wie er sich immer wieder zurückgekämpft hat.» Ex-GC-Trainer Thomas Oral: «Er hat auf viele Details geachtet. Wer schaut mir in die Augen / wer sitzt wie da. Zu Beginn war es wie der Elefant im Porzellanladen.» seinen Abschied bei GC, als Neu-Trainer Scheiblehner die eigenen Assistenten mitbrachte: «Unglückliches Timing zwei Tage vor Trainingsbeginn. Schade für mich. Ich hege aber keinen Groll» Auslandspraktikum in Italien: «Wir hatten Einsicht in alles bei Calcio Lecco in der Serie C. Wenn es um die Belastungssteuerung geht, wurde mir da die Augen geöffnet. Das Training darf für die Spieler keine Wohlfühloase sein.» Den «Penalty-Podcast» gibt es jeden Freitagabend. Gerne nehmen wir Kritik, Lob oder auch Fragen entgegen. Idealerweise über www.basilisk.ch.

What was it really like playing under Jürgen Klopp during that era-defining rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester City? What kind of manager was he behind the scenes? How difficult was it to keep his place at Manchester City when big-money signings in his position arrived summer after summer? What were Alan Shearer and Micah Richards really like as teammates? Gary is joined by the most capped Premier League player ever, James Milner. From becoming the league’s youngest-ever goalscorer at the time to still playing in the Premier League in his 40s, he shares memories of playing alongside David Silva at Manchester City, his special bond with close friend Diogo Jota, and the mentality that kept him at the elite level for decades. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. Sign up and use the referral code FOOTBALL and you could win a 1990 England shirt signed by the hosts of The Rest Is Football. Visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football for terms and conditions. Is your door in the draw? Sign up at www.postcodelottery.co.uk People’s Postcode Lottery manage lotteries on behalf of good causes, 18 plus, conditions apply, play responsibly, not available in Northern Ireland. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Would Kevin De Bruyne make the greatest ever Premier League XI? Was he Pep Guardiola’s most influential player at Manchester City? And despite all the praise, could he still be… underrated? Gary Alan and Micah dive into the Premier League career of one of the game’s all time great creators. From being cast aside by Chelsea to returning as the heartbeat of a dominant Manchester City side, they explore how De Bruyne redefined the role of a modern midfielder, and where he truly ranks among the Premier League greats. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. Sign up and use the referral code FOOTBALL and you could win a 1990 England shirt signed by the hosts of The Rest Is Football. Visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football for terms and conditions. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices