The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

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James Richardson and Team Totally are here three times a week with all the football news you need to know - and plenty that you don’t. On Monday, we review all the weekend’s action. On Tuesday, it’s the Euro crew with James Horncastle and Raphael Honigstein looking at matters across the continent. And on Thursday, Duncan Alexander brings the silliness and numbers. read less

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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson is a podcast dedicated to all things football, also called soccer in the US. Host James Richardson used to present Channel 4's Football Italia in the UK in the 1990s. He's known to his fans as AC Jimbo and is passionate about the sport. Joining him are guests and experts from The Athletic, who produce this podcast. These guests include Serie A correspondent James Horncastle and writer Michael Cox. Matt Davies-Adams also hosts some episodes of this popular podcast.

Soccer fans may appreciate this podcast's comprehensive nature. Totally Football Show with James Richardson reviews the latest matches with detailed analysis. How will the latest games impact the league? What do the top teams need to do to stay where they are? Plus, it offers a complete football overview, including weekend and midweek fixtures. With some clubs not performing, the podcast team debates who's at fault. Is it time for a manager reset, and who should lead that role? And which teams are heading for the trophy? It's always a fast-paced conversation with many matches to discuss and opinions to share.

The Totally Football Show spends a lot of time talking about UK soccer action. Outside of the Premier League, James also shares updates from across the continent. The podcast discusses players such as Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe as they continue to perform. Newcomers are also placed under scrutiny as they play their first international games. The show also discusses the World Cup and other tournaments.

The team also recognizes key milestones in football throughout the podcast. Writer Duncan Alexander shares his thoughts on the first million-pound signing. This, in 1979, was a record-breaking moment in the history of football. He examines the cost of goods in 2023 if inflation had increased at the same rate as Premier League footballers' salaries. With this in mind, he discovers that a pint of beer would cost quite a bit.

The Totally Football Show with James Richardson is great for soccer fans. The podcast releases new episodes three times a week.

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Man United stun City to win the FA Cup, as Saints return to the Premier League

Man United stun City to win the FA Cup, as Saints return to the Premier League

Jimbo has a studio packed full of Daniel Storey, Carl Anka and Tim Spiers after a big Wembley weekend. Man United finally play the way Erik ten Hag wants them to with an outstanding derby win in the FA Cup final. Will the Dutchman be there to enjoy more performances like that next season? And did Pep set the tone for City with his team selection? Southampton see off Leeds in the Championship play-off final to make an instant return to the top tier. Will Russell Martin join McKenna and Maresca in immediately being sought after by Premier League clubs? Vincent Kompany is on the verge of being appointed Bayern Munich manager. Seb Stafford-Bloor joins us from Germany to try and explain why. Plus more managerial movements and Paqueta’s potential ban. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Man United beat Man City to win the FA Cup (03.00) • PART 2: Southampton promoted to the Premier League by beating Leeds (22.00) • PART 3a: The managerial merry-go-round (31.00) • PART 3b: Kompany to Bayern explained by Seb Stafford-Bloor (34.00) • PART 3c: Paqueta’s potential betting ban (41.00) • PART 4: Rooney to Plymouth and other cup final wins (44.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lookman downs Leverkusen, Chelsea’s manager search and City v United at Wembley

Lookman downs Leverkusen, Chelsea’s manager search and City v United at Wembley

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Tom Williams are in the studio in a week full of big cup finals and big shocks. Leverkusen lose after 51 games unbeaten as Atalanta run riot to win the Europa League in Dublin. James Horncastle joins us to discuss the Lookman final. Chelsea surprise the football world by parting company with Mauricio Pochettino. Liam Twomey tells us why and where their managerial search is taking them. And what next for Poch? It’s an all Manchester derby in Saturday’s FA Cup final. How can United upset the odds? And will Marcus Rashford be a big factor even though he’s not going to the Euros? It’s the first Inter Totally Cup semi-final as Tom takes on defending champion Producer Charlie in a rematch of last year’s final. Plus cup measurements and making the case for Kompany at Bayern. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Atalanta thrash Leverkusen to win the Europa League (02.30) • PART 2a: Pochettino leaves Chelsea (24.00) • PART 2b: Kompany to Bayern? (33.00) • PART 3a: England’s provisional Euro squad (38.00) • PART 3b: FA Cup final preview (45.00) • PART 4: Inter Totally Cup - Williams v Producer Charlie (55.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leverkusen and Atalanta look to make history

Leverkusen and Atalanta look to make history

Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle and Seb Stafford-Bloor for a special look ahead to Wednesday night's Europa League final in Dublin. Who will come out on top: never losin' Bayer Leverkusen, who are chasing a treble and looking to make it 52 games unbeaten in all competitions? Or Atalanta, conquerors of Liverpool, Marseilles and Sporting, in their first ever European final, and coached by the legendary Gian Piero Gasperini? Presenter: James Richardson With: James Horncastle and Seb Stafford-Bloor Producer: Charlie Jones and Ben Green RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Welcome to utopia (01.30) • PART 2: The case for Leverkusen (05.30) • PART 3: The case for Atalanta (15.30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Man City win the title race as Klopp and De Zerbi exit English football

Man City win the title race as Klopp and De Zerbi exit English football

Jimbo welcomes Tim Spiers, JJ Bull and Matt Davies-Adams into the studio after the final day of a record-breaking Premier League season. Man City make light work of West Ham at the Etihad to confirm their 4th league title in a row. Hear why City have had to dig deeper than we give them credit for. It’s an emotional goodbye for Jurgen Klopp at Anfield, plus Roberto De Zerbi decides to leave Brighton. Will we see managerial changes at Chelsea and Man United this summer too? Elsewhere, confident Crystal Palace and free-flowing Newcastle are in sensational final day form. Plus it’s a fairytale ending for Emma Hayes and who will be taking the last spot in next season’s Premier League? Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Man City are champions, with David Mooney (04.30) • PART 2a: Farewell Jurgen Klopp (21.00) • PART 2b: The race for Europe and the WSL conclude (26.00) • PART 3a: And that’s a wrap for the Premier League (38.00) • PART 3b: EFL play-off round-up (58.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Farewell Jurgen Klopp, goodbye Premier League season and so long VAR?

Farewell Jurgen Klopp, goodbye Premier League season and so long VAR?

Jimbo is joined in the studio by Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Sasha Goryunov ahead of the final weekend of the Premier League. Man City go 2 points clear of Arsenal with victory at North London neighbours Spurs, to the glee of some Tottenham fans but not Ange Postecoglou. Can West Ham do the Gunners a favour on Sunday? Aston Villa qualify for the Champions League while Chelsea are looking well set to reach the Europa League, although Mauricio Pochettino also doesn’t seem happy. Jurgen Klopp manages Liverpool for the very last time as we look at his legacy and some of the moments that helped forged such a tight bond with the Anfield faithful. We may also be saying goodbye to VAR if Premier League clubs decide to vote against it this summer. But would we just want it back the following season? Plus it’s the final Inter Totally Cup quarter-final as Daniel Storey takes on defending champion Producer Charlie. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Tottenham 0-2 Man City as the final day looms (05.00) • PART 2: Chelsea leading the way in the race for Europe (25.00) • PART 3: Farewell Jurgen Klopp (35.00) • PART 4a: Premier League clubs to scrap VAR? (52.00) • PART 4b: Villa in the Champions League (58.00) • PART 4c: Inter Totally Cup - Storey v Producer Charlie (61.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mbappe says goodbye to PSG, Bologna say hello to the Champions League

Mbappe says goodbye to PSG, Bologna say hello to the Champions League

Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Seb Stafford-Bloor as the European season reaches its exciting conclusion. Leverkusen make it 50 unbeaten while Atalanta appear to be peaking ahead of their Europa League final meeting. And when was the last time there was such a clear favourite in the Champions League final? It’s a slightly messy goodbye for Mbappe at PSG but Lyon’s phenomenal second half of the season continues. Could they be the big challengers for the Ligue 1 crown next season? Big promotion news as Como join Serie A, while St Pauli and Holstein Kiel move on up to the Bundesliga. Plus one of only 9 Spanish league champions are back in the second division. Plus Bologna are in the European Cup for the first time in 60 years but will Thiago Motta be there with Juventus. And why aren’t Milan fans satisfied? Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (03.30) • PART 2: The European cups finals are set (09.30) • PART 3: Real celebrations and aging Atletico (21.00) • PART 4: Mbappe out, Lyon on the up (32.00) • PART 5a: Como and St Pauli promoted (46.00) • PART 5b: Koln keep themselves alive heading into final day (58.00) • PART 6: Why aren’t Milan fans satisfied? (64.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arsenal take the title race to the final day as Man City head to Spurs

Arsenal take the title race to the final day as Man City head to Spurs

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and JJ Bull into the pod after the penultimate weekend of this Premier League season. A nervy Arsenal rely on their defensive steel to overcome Arsenal at Old Trafford, guaranteeing the title race will go down to the last day. Now they need a favour from rivals Tottenham who host the seemingly unstoppable Man City on Tuesday. It was the weekend where Burnley, and almost certainly Luton, were relegated straight back to the Championship. Hear why we were so disappointed in the Clarets and the Hatters. Chelsea look like they’ve finally clicked under Pochettino, with European football a real possibility. Plus we show some love for Oliver Glasner’s Crystal Palace and Messrs Eze, Olise and Wharton. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Man Utd 0-1 Arsenal (03.40) • PART 1b: Fulham 0-4 Man City - next up Tottenham (11.00) • PART 2: Burnley and Luton joining the Blades in the Championship (23.00) • PART 3a: Nottingham Forest 2-3 Chelsea (32.00) • PART 3b: 777 worries for Everton (38.00) • PART 3c: No malice for the Palace (43.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real Madrid set up Dortmund final as Arsenal face their Old Trafford hoodoo

Real Madrid set up Dortmund final as Arsenal face their Old Trafford hoodoo

Jimbo’s back and he’s got Duncan Alexander, Benji Lanyado and Seb Stafford-Bloor for company in the studio. The Champions League final is set with Real Madrid taking on the fairytale story of Borussia Dortmund at Wembley in June, after Los Blancos’ incredible late comeback against Bayern at the Bernabeu. Will it be Hansi Flick attempting to win silverware for Harry Kane next season? It’s a Premier League weekend where the top 4 race and the relegation battle could all be settled. Arsenal look to keep the title race alive they head to Old Trafford where things never seem to go their way. Can they win and then get a favour from Spurs? Plus the hunt for silverware goes on in the Inter Totally Cup as Benji takes on Julien Laurens in the third quarter-final. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern (02.20) • PART 1b: PSG 0-1 Dortmund (07.30) • PART 2a: Man Utd v Arsenal preview (33.00) • PART 2b: Fulham v Man City preview (38.00) • PART 2c: David Moyes bids farewell to West Ham (44.00) • PART 2d: The rest of the Premier League weekend (50.00) • PART 3: Inter Totally Cup - Lanyado v Laurens (59.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will it be a Real Madrid-PSG Champions League final?

Will it be a Real Madrid-PSG Champions League final?

Matt Davies-Adams is in the Euro hot seat alongside Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo, Seb Stafford-Bloor and James Horncastle as the continental competitions reach their climax. Real Madrid are champions of La Liga and are now looking to add the Champions League trophy, the last trophy Harry Kane could win this season, as Bayern head to the Bernabeu. Dortmund have the advantage against PSG in the other semi, as two teams who save their best for the Champions League do battle in Paris. Elsewhere, Leverkusen make it 48 games unbeaten, with the chance to add the Europa League and the Pokal to maybe the greatest season ever. Plus Will Still could be heading to England, Girona are heading to the Champions League and is Stefano Pioli heading for a pizza? Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the week (01.00) • PART 2a: Real Madrid v Bayern preview (07.30) • PART 2b: PSG v Dortmund preview (18.30) • PART 3a: Milan’s manager search (27.00) • PART 3b: Europa League & Conference League preview (36.00) • PART 4: 48 unbeaten for Leverkusen (46.00) • PART 5: Still leaves Reims & Girona reach the Champions League (56.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tottenham taken apart by Liverpool as Ipswich join the elite

Tottenham taken apart by Liverpool as Ipswich join the elite

Matt Davies-Adams welcomes Carl Anka, Tim Spiers and Jordan Campbell into the studio after a big weekend for determining the line-up of next season’s Premier League. Tottenham’s Champions League hopes are almost over after a 4th defeat in a row against Liverpool at Anfield. How disappointed should Postecoglou be about the lack of response from his players? David Moyes’s tenure at West Ham appears to be ending on a sour note as the Hammers lose 5-0 at Chelsea. Is it all finally clicking for the Blues under Pochettino? Arsenal and Man City win again with neither looking likely to slip up as the title race goes down to the wire. It’s an historic weekend for Ipswich who are promoted to the Premier League after 22 years away. Nancy Froston joins us to discuss the incredible job Kieran McKenna has done. Plus Sean Dyche and music, and who should replace Mark Clattenburg on Gladiators. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Liverpool 4-2 Tottenham (02.20) • PART 1b: Brighton 1-0 Aston Villa (09.00) • PART 1c: Chelsea 5-0 West Ham (15.00) • PART 2: Arsenal & Man City win again (26.00) • PART 3: Ipswich promoted to the Premier League, with Nancy Froston (38.00) • PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (49.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sancho shines in the Champions League, plus the next chapter in the title race

Sancho shines in the Champions League, plus the next chapter in the title race

Matt Davies-Adams is in the hot seat, alongside Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Tom Williams as the season reaches boiling point. Bayern and Real Madrid draw 2-2 in the Champions League semi-final first leg while it’s advantage Dortmund against PSG as Jadon Sancho steals the show. And what next for Bayern after Ralf Rangnick turns them down? Arsenal and Man City take their next steps in the title race. Does the visit of Bournemouth to the Emirates represent the toughest test left for Arteta? Liverpool welcome Spurs to Anfield which brings back memories of the good process. Luton and Forest both face must-win fixtures in the battle to stay up while Ipswich are on the verge of returning to the Premier League. Plus we’ve got a blockbuster fixture in the Inter Totally Cup as Michael Cox takes on Charlie Eccleshare. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Dortmund 1-0 PSG (02.00) • PART 1b: Bayern 2-2 Real Madrid (09.30) • PART 2a: Farewell Thiago Silva (23.00) • PART 2b: Liverpool v Spurs preview (26.00) • PART 2c: Arsenal and Man City trade blows again (33.00) • PART 2d: The battle at the bottom (39.00) • PART 3: Ipswich heading up, WSL and Copa America (47.00) • PART 4: Inter Totally Cup - Cox v Eccleshare (51.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Dortmund damage PSG’s Champions League dreams?

Can Dortmund damage PSG’s Champions League dreams?

Jimbo has James Horncastle and Julien Laurens in the pod and Alvaro Romeo and Seb Stafford-Bloor on the line to look ahead to the first legs of the Champions League semi-finals. Can Dortmund do the do against PSG? Who will come out on top of Kane v Bellingham as Bayern Munich host Real Madrid? Plus: Leverkusen leave it late yet again, Brest qualify for Europe and mooted managerial moves around the continent. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the Weekend (01m 00s) • PART 2a: Dortmund v PSG preview (10m 00s) • PART 2b: Bayern v Real Madrid preview (20m 30s) • PART 3: La Liga round up (28m 30s) • PART 4: More Leverkusen magic and Europa League and Conference previews (37m 30s) • PART 5: More from Ligue 1 and Serie A (49m 00s) Presented by: James Richardson With: James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Seb Stafford-Bloor Produced by: Ben Green SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arsenal’s stressful win at Spurs and Salah’s spat with Klopp

Arsenal’s stressful win at Spurs and Salah’s spat with Klopp

Jimbo is joined in the studio by Charlie Eccleshare, JJ Bull and Adrian Clarke after a dramatic weekend on and off the pitch. Strange goings on in the North London derby but Arsenal come out on top against Tottenham. Man City also get the job done against Nottingham Forest to retain the advantage in the title race. Liverpool look out of that race after drawing at West Ham but it’s substitute Mo Salah’s touchline row with Jurgen Klopp that dominates the headlines. Is Salah right to be upset? And what can Salah expect from Arne Slot’s Liverpool next season? It was a weekend where the Premier League said goodbye to Sheffield United and hello to Leicester. Hear why more teams need a bit of Everton in them. Plus on the anniversary of that Keegan moment, whatever happened to mind games? Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Tottenham 2-3 Arsenal (03.30) • PART 1b: Nottingham Forest 0-2 Man City (14.00) • PART 2a: On This Day - Keegan would love it (22.00) • PART 2b: West Ham 2-2 Liverpool (26.00) • PART 2c: What to expect from Slot at Liverpool (34.00) • PART 3: Aston Villa 2-2 Chelsea (42.00) • PART 4a: EFL ups and downs (47.00) • PART 4b: The rest pf the PL weekend (49.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Va-Va Voom! Tom Williams talks modern French football

Va-Va Voom! Tom Williams talks modern French football

Tom Williams has written a fantastic new book all about French football from the 1980s to the present day, and he popped by the Totally studios to tell Iain Macintosh - and, by extension, you, dear listener - all about it. So plump up a cushion and brace yourself for tales of Marseilles-era Chris Waddle, Jean-Pierre Papin, Bernard Tapie, Basile Boli, Guy Roux, Claude Bez, PSG's multiple European failures and much, much more. Or beaucoup plus, as they say en français. Get your hands on Va-Va Voom: The Modern History of French Football right now! Presented by Iain Macintosh Produced by Ben Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everton win Klopp’s last derby, as free-scoring Arsenal take on Tottenham

Everton win Klopp’s last derby, as free-scoring Arsenal take on Tottenham

An epic week sees Jimbo joined by the epic trio of Duncan Alexander, Rory Smith and Sasha Goryunov. Jurgen Klopp suffers his first defeat at Goodison Park in his last visit there, a result that surely ends Liverpool’s title hopes. Have the Reds been too emotional? Did they lose it at Old Trafford? Will the fans accept Slot? And has this been a good season for Everton? Arsenal’s title bid is still on track after their biggest win ever over Chelsea. It’s a great night for Havertz and what could be the crucial goal difference. Next up, the North London derby. Elsewhere, we talk the numerous records that Sheffield United could break and the reinvention of Crystal Palace under Oliver Glasner. Plus the first match-up of the 2024 Inter Totally Cup pits Sasha up against last year’s runner up Tom Williams. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Everton 2-0 Liverpool (04.45) • PART 2: Arsenal 5-0 Chelsea - next up the North London derby (23.00) • PART 3: Man Utd 4-2 Sheffield Utd & the rest of the PL midweek (34.00) • PART 4a: Chelsea Women welcome Barca to the Bridge (45.00) • PART 4b: Inter Totally Cup - Goryunov v Williams (48.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inter win their 20th title, while Bellingham wins another Clásico

Inter win their 20th title, while Bellingham wins another Clásico

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are all around the world after a weekend of drama across Europe. Inter win their 20th Scudetto and they do it in the Milan derby. Hear why the Nerazurri are the best in Italy by a big margin and whether this will be Stefano Pioli’s last derby at Milan. It was the weekend where the world learned that La Liga doesn’t have goal-line technology. Jude Bellingham scored another stoppage time winner in El Clásico. But could Xavi actually stay at Barcelona? It’s been a great week for Luis Enrique at PSG. And Leverkusen stay unbeaten after yet another late comeback. Plus what Julian Nagelsmann signing a new contract with Germany means for Bayern and Jurgen Klopp. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (04.00) • PART 2: Inter win their 20th Scudetto (10.45) • PART 3: Real Madrid 3-2 Barcelona (27.00) • PART 4: Nagelsmann stays on at Germany (42.00) • PART 5: A good week for Luis Enrique at PSG (54.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An embarrassing weekend for Man United and Nottingham Forest

An embarrassing weekend for Man United and Nottingham Forest

Jimbo welcomes Carl Anka, Charlie Eccleshare and Jay Harris into The Athletic studios after a weekend full of incredible talking points. Man United throw away a 3-0 lead against Championship Coventry in the FA Cup semi-final and are a toenail away from losing, before progressing to the final on penalties. We credit Cov and discuss the damage done to Erik ten Hag’s job prospects. Everton beat Nottingham Forest in the relegation six-pointer on Sunday but Forest’s full-time tweet about the VAR being a Luton fan dominates the headlines. Did Forest cross the line or did these issues with officiating need to be highlighted no matter what? While Man City are booking their place in the FA Cup final, Arsenal and Liverpool win to leapfrog them in the Premier League table. Plus we ask can Burnley do the unthinkable and survive, and should West Ham stick with David Moyes? Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Man United beat Coventry on penalties (02.45) • PART 1b: Man City 1-0 Chelsea (18.30) • PART 2a: Everton 2-0 Nottingham Forest - VAR’s a Luton fan (28.00) • PART 2b: Luton lose, Burnley win (40.00) • PART 3: Arsenal and Liverpool win to leapfrog City (46.00) • PART 4a: Aston Villa 3-1 Bournemouth (55.00) • PART 4b: Crystal Palace 5-2 West Ham (58.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No double treble for Man City - can Chelsea upset them in the FA Cup semis?

No double treble for Man City - can Chelsea upset them in the FA Cup semis?

Jimbo is joined in the studio by Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Adrian Clarke to discuss a massive week across 3 massive competitions. The English coefficient takes a battering as both Man City and Arsenal are knocked out of the Champions League. Arsenal make it 2 defeats and no goals scored in a matter of days after their defeat in Munich. Have the Gunners progressed too fast too soon and what do they need to do to make it to the next level? The holders are eliminated on penalties by Real Madrid. Just how tired are City and is Haaland still worth his place in the team? Next up for City, it’s penalty-feuding Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals. The Blues stifled Pep’s side twice in the Premier League this season, can they do it again? And in the other semi, would it really be that much of a shock if Coventry beat Man United? The Premier League sees some huge games at the bottom with Everton hosting Forest and Luton taking on Brentford. How many points will it take to stay up? Plus Pompey, Mansfield and football in the 1340s. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Real Madrid knock out Man City on penalties (03.45) • PART 1b: Bayern 1-0 Arsenal (12.00) • PART 2: PSG and Dortmund also reach the semi-finals (22.00) • PART 3: FA Cup semi-finals preview (28.00) • PART 4: Previewing the Premier League weekend (41.00) • PART 5: Inter Totally Cup draw (54.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leverkusen are champions…who will be Champions League semi-finalists?

Leverkusen are champions…who will be Champions League semi-finalists?

It’s the Euro crew of Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo ahead of a mouth-watering week of continental football. Bayer Leverkusen are crowned champions of Germany for the very first time. Hear why the future is bright for lovable Leverkusen. Starting with West Ham on Thursday in the Europa League. The Champions League quarter-final second legs are delicately poised, with Arsenal travelling to Munich and Real Madrid off to the Etihad. Will Luis Enrique stop making his PSG team selections so surprising as they take on Barcelona? Elsewhere, Paulo Fonseca and Jonathan David could really impress Premier League suitors with a win over Aston Villa and Atalanta look to replicate their incredible performance against Liverpool. Plus Inter edge closer to the Scudetto and Ainsley Maitland-Niles is a match winner in Lyon. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Congratulations Bayer Leverkusen (01.00) • PART 1b: Moment of the weekend (06.00) • PART 2: Champions League quarter-final second leg preview (13.30) • PART 3: Europa League quarter-final preview (34.00) • PART 4: West Ham v Leverkusen and the Conference League (48.00) • PART 5: Inter close in on Scudetto, plus Lyon 4-3 Brest (57.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liverpool and Arsenal both beaten as Man City take control of title race

Liverpool and Arsenal both beaten as Man City take control of title race

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Tim Spiers after some title race shenanigans in the Premier League. It’s advantage Manchester City who go top on Saturday and then watch Liverpool and then Arsenal lose on Sunday. For the Reds, it’s a second home defeat in 4 days as Glasner’s Palace get the job done. With all the chasing they’ve had to do in games, has this poor run been coming? Arsenal are undone by former manager Unai Emery whose Villa side make huge strides towards next season’s Champions League. Is there any hope of catching the champions? And can the Gunners pick themselves up for Bayern on Wednesday? Elsewhere, wilting Tottenham come up against the best finisher in the Premier League. And it’s another matchday in which Man United concede at least 20 shots. Plus Stockport, Wrexham and one of the worst mistakes in Premier League history. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Liverpool and Arsenal both beaten as Man City go top (03.00) • PART 2a: Newcastle 4-0 Tottenham (26.00) • PART 2b: Bournemouth 2-2 Man United (32.00) • PART 3a: Drama in Scotland, Women’s FA Cup and the EFL (37.00) • PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (40.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices