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BBC Radio 5 Live

The latest news, insight, analysis and big name guests from the Premier League and the Football League, plus Scottish, International and European football. Join us! Get in touch with us @5liveSport on social media and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews.

Football Daily

Jack Grealish stars at Everton’s new stadium & Tottenham beat Man City again. Rick Edwards is joined by former West Ham midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker and The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards. Also hear from Grealish and Nuno Espirito Santo after Nottingham Forest’s feisty draw at Crystal Palace. Plus the guys chat Arsenal, Man Utd and which manager you would have as your satnav voice.

03:25 Alexander Isak update,
06:10 Grealish stars at Everton’s new stadium,
13:10 Tottenham beat Manchester City again,
15:55 Feeling sorry for James Trafford,
20:00 Half-time teaser,
23:30 Gyökeres scores as Arsenal beat Leeds,
27:50 Bruno Fernandes misses penalty as Man Utd draw,
32:10 Palace & Forest have feisty draw,
36:10 Which manager would you have as your satnav voice?
40:20 Nigel thinks West Ham will be in a survival battle.

5 Live EFL Cup commentaries:
Tue 2000 Sheff Wed v Leeds,
Wed 2000 Grimsby Town v Man Utd.

Premier League Review with Rick Edwards

Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi in conversation with Kelly Somers. 

Marc Guehi tells his story of becoming one of the most wanted defenders in English football. He talks about the people that have inspired him in his football journey so far and why he still lives at home with his family. 

He reveals to Kelly what his ultimate career goal is and delves into what keeps him ticking as an elite level footballer, from reading books to the importance of faith. 
 
Plus, he still wants to fulfil his childhood dream of becoming a WWE wrestler. 

Timecodes: 
0'10 - What football means to Marc and his first memories of the game
1'50 - How did he become a professional footballer?
2'25 - The turning point in his career
4'00 - Who has had a big impact on him
4'40 - The sacrifices his Dad made for him being a church minister
6'00 - What a day would look like when he was younger
7'00 - Why he still lives at home with his family 
8'45 - What he likes to do to escape football
10'00 - DJ Marc Guehi 
11'00 - How his best friends would describe him and his favourite book
12'20 - One match that would stand out in his career and what he's most proud of in his career to date
13'40 - How he'd describe himself 
14'20 - How he'd love to be a WWE wrestler
15'00 - He'd like to be able to play until he's 40 

Football commentaries this weekend: 

Saturday 23rd August
PREMIER LEAGUE: Brentford v Aston Villa 1500 KO, live on 5 Live. 
PREMIER LEAGUE: Burnley v Sunderland 1500 KO, live on 5 Sports Extra. 
PREMIER LEAGUE: Arsenal v Leeds United 1730 KO, live on 5 Live. 

Sunday 24th August
PREMIER LEAGUE: Everton v Brighton 1400 KO, live on 5 Live. 
PREMIER LEAGUE: Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest 1400 KO, live on 5 Sports Extra. 
PREMIER LEAGUE: Fulham v Manchester United 1630 KO, live on 5 Live.

Marc Guehi - The Football Interview

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They have their say on Alexander Isak and look ahead to the second weekend of Premier League commentaries. Will John’s losing run in Clash of the Commentators ever end? And will the Great Glossary of Football Commentary get its first additions of the season? WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369. Emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk

01:50 Ian on returning to the Stadium of Light
07:10 Ian makes a ‘horlicks’ of the team news
10:15 Premier League commentaries this weekend
12:20 Ali gets dropped to the commentator’s bench
13:55 John goes Sesko not Šeško
15:35 Sunderland make kit numbers clearer!
17:30 Fulham selling espresso martinis & margaritas
21:40 Alexander Isak ‘behaving like a spoilt child’
25:25 John vs Ian in a dramatic Clash of the Commentators
33:25 Bundesliga lands on the BBC
37:40 Great Glossary of Football Commentary

BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries:
Sat 1500 Brentford v Aston Villa,
Sat 1500 Burnley v Sunderland on Sports Extra,
Sat 1730 Arsenal v Leeds,
Sun 1400 Everton v Brighton,
Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest on Sports Extra,
Sun 1630 Fulham v Man Utd.

Glossary so far:
2-0 is a dangerous score,
After you Claude,
All-Premier League affair,
Aplomb,
Brace,
Brandished,
Breaking the deadlock,
Bundled over the line,
Champions elect / champions apparent,
Clinical finish,
Commentator’s curse,
Coupon buster,
Cultured/Educated left foot,
Denied by the woodwork,
Draught excluder,
Elimination line,
Fellow countryman,
Foot race,
Formerly of this parish,
Fox in the box,
Free hit,
Goalkeepers’ Union,
Goalmouth scramble,
Good touch for a big man,
Honeymoon Period,
In and around,
In the shop window,
Keeping ball under their spell,
Languishing,
Loitering with intent,
Marching orders,
Nestle in the bottom corner,
Numbered derbies,
Nutmeg,
Opposite number,
Park the bus,
PK for penalty-kick,
Postage stamp,
Put it in the mixer,
Put their laces through it,
Rasping shot,
Red wine not white wine,
Relegation six-pointer,
Rooted at the bottom,
Route One,
Roy of the Rovers stuff,
Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way,
Shooting boots,
Sleeping giants,
Slide rule pass,
Small matter of,
Spiders web,
Stayed hit,
Steepling,
Stinging the palms,
Stonewall penalty,
Straight off the training ground,
Stramash,
Team that likes to play football,
Throw their cap on it,
Thruppenny bit head / 50p head,
Towering header,
Turning into a basketball match,
Turning into a cricket score,
Two good feet,
Walking a disciplinary tightrope,
Wand of a left foot,
We’ve got a cup tie on our hands,
Where the owl sleeps,
Winger in their pocket,
Wrap foot around it,
Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.

The Commentators' View: Pink slices & number zones

Steve Crossman is joined by Julien Laurens, James Horncastle and Rafa Honigstein for the first Euro Leagues of the season!

The panel chat about early season bust-ups and wantaway stars, as well as looking ahead to the start of the new Bundesliga and Serie A seasons.

Topics:
02:43 - Argy-bargy at Marseille
09:55 - Roberto De Zerbi's future at Marseille
16:20 - Gianluigi Donnarumma's future at PSG
25:52 - Florian Neuhaus being banished to the youth team at Borussia Mönchengladbach
28:31 - Ademola Lookman looking to leave Atalanta
35:00 - New Bundesliga season - new beginnings at RB Leipzig
37:53 - Can anyone stop Bayern?
40:04 - A continental replacement for Eberechi Eze at Crystal Palace?
40:45 - New Serie A season - Antonio Conte remains at Napoli
42:40 - Who are Napoli's biggest challengers?
 
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries:

Sat - 1500 - Premier League - Brentford v Villa
Sat - 1500 - Premier League - Burnley v Sunderland
Sat - 1730 - Premier League - Arsenal v Leeds
Sun - 1400 - Premier League - Everton v Brighton
Sun - 1400 - Premier League - Palace v Forest
Sun - 1630 - Premier League - Fulham v Man Utd

Euro Leagues: Argy-bargy, brawls and bust-ups

Pien Meulensteen is joined by former Premier League midfielder Michael Brown and BBC Senior Football Correspondent Sami Mokbel for reaction to the latest football transfer news.

What was the mood at the PFA Awards as Alexander Isak took to social media last night? Can the saga rumble on for much longer? How should Newcastle United respond? 

The team chat about Salah, Rogers and Trafford all picking up PFA awards and how each of their futures look. For the English players, what do they now need to do to make Tuchel’s World Cup squad? 

We get the latest on Wissa and Garnacho’s expected transfers before the panel consider what Arsenal need to do now that it looks like Havertz might be out injured for a number of weeks. 

Football commentaries this week: 
Saturday 23rd August
PREMIER LEAGUE: Brentford v Aston Villa 1500 KO, live on 5 Live. 
PREMIER LEAGUE: Burnley v Sunderland 1500 KO, live on Sports Extra. 
PREMIER LEAGUE: Arsenal v Leeds United 1730 KO, live on 5 Live. 

Sunday 24th August
PREMIER LEAGUE: Everton v Brighton 1400 KO, live on 5 Live.
PREMIER LEAGUE: Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest 1400 KO, live on Sports Extra.
PREMIER LEAGUE: Fulham v Manchester United 1630 KO, live on 5 Live.

 
Timecodes:
1:31 Isak and Newcastle United’s social media statements
3:21 How did it go down at the PFA awards?
13:57 What would Michael do as a Newcastle player in this scenario? 
15:45 What does Isak do if he doesn’t get the move to Liverpool? 
17:54 PFA Award winners
18:53 Mo Salah after winning the PFA award 
29:41 Latest on Wissa and Garnacho
34:43 Kai Havertz injury and how that changes Arsenal’s transfer window

Isak’s social statement & who else is on the move?

Aaron Paul is joined by Reading CEO Joe Jacobson and Chelmsford City striker Lyle Taylor for this episode of 72+.

The team reflect on all the latest midweek results in League One and Two, and speak to Barnsley boss Conor Hourihane, plus fellow League One manager of Cardiff City, Brian Barry-Murphy. And it's four wins from four for both Crewe manager Lee Bell and Stevenage boss Alex Revell, who both join the pod.

Has Pep Guardiola ruined the English football pyramid?! And finally, the guys reflect on the takeover of Morecambe and the appointment of Ashvir Singh Johal as the first Sikh to manage a professional British club.

Timecodes:
1:18 – Barnsley boss Conor Hourihane joins the pod
3:40 – Crewe manager Lee Bell chats about 100% win record
8:32 – Brian Barry-Murphy joins 72+
13:11 – Alex Revell also makes it four wins from four for Stevenage
21:14 – Has Pep Guardiola ruined football?
28:03 – Morecambe saved by sale & appoint Sikh manager

72+: Midweek Madness & Morecambe are saved

Steve Crossman is joined by Conor Coady, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith to discuss the opening weekend of the Premier League season. 

Who has made the best first impression? How much of an asset could Cunha be for Manchester United this season? How do Arsenal help Gyokeres to adapt to the Premier League? And did Reijnders have one of the great Premier League debuts? 

Off the pitch, what can we expect from Pep Lijnders working with Pep Guardiola? 

BBC Football Tactics correspondent, Umir Irfan gives his analysis of Ekitike’s Liverpool debut and how he expects the reigning champions to play this season, given their new signings. 

Plus, Conor Coady tells us all about life at his new club Wrexham; he says he “can’t speak more highly” of what the opportunity is bringing him personally. 

Time codes:
 2:10 Manchester United fans happy despite loss?
3:10 Cunha shines
8:52 Coady says Manchester United need someone who plays “on the edge”
15:31 Is the Gyokeres judgement fair? 
18:07 What can Arsenal take away from Sunday’s result?
21:47 Bayindir’s error
25:00 Rating Reijnders’ debut
29:20 Pep Lijnders’ role at Manchester City
34:10 Umir Irfan on Ekitike and Liverpool tactics
40:45 Liverpool’s defence
45:29 Conor Coady on joining Wrexham

MNC: First impressions & Premier League debuts

Bayındır error costs Man Utd & Newcastle fans chant about Isak. Rick Edwards is joined by former England goalkeeper David James and The Telegraph’s northern football writer Luke Edwards to chew the fat on the opening weekend. Also on the agenda – Sunderland’s winning start, Eze playing for Palace despite speculation, and Man City setting the pace… for now.

03:50 ‘Impressive’ Man Utd lose to Arsenal
06:55 Can you blame Bayındır for the goal?
09:40 Quiet debut for Gyökeres
12:40 Højlund to leave United this summer?
14:00 Half-time teaser causes debate
16:15 Sunderland back with a bang
22:10 Newcastle fans chant about Isak
32:15 David James’ 25-minute transfer request
33:30 Eze plays for Palace despite Tottenham links
35:45 Man City set the pace, but can they sustain it?

England and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney in conversation with Kelly Somers.

Wayne tells his story of becoming one of England's greatest ever footballers. He shares what home life was like growing up and the single biggest turning point for his career, which came aged 14. 

Wayne goes on to talk about life post-football and the challenges he's faced as a manager, most recently at Birmingham City and Plymouth Argyle. 

And with having four children, will we see another Rooney play in the red of Manchester United?

Plus, what's the significance of Sister Act? Or The Dubliners? And what has Wayne spent time educating himself on? Hear how he switches off from the unrelenting world of football and how life might have looked different without a career in the Premier League.

Timecodes:
0:23 What does football mean to Wayne? 
2:35 Wayne’s first experience of football
3:55 The biggest turning point in Wayne’s career
6:35 What football match would Rooney re-live?
7:28 Life after football, as a manager and pundit
13:55 Growing up in the Rooney household
14:52 The significance of family
18:04 Speaking on his son, Kai’s footballing prospects
21:36 All four Rooney boys
23:07 Favourite sport other than football?
24:31 Wayne’s favourite music
25’22 Favourite film?
26’30 Why does Wayne describe himself as ‘soft’?
26:55 What do people get wrong about Wayne?
28’00 What would Wayne be, if not a footballer?

Football commentaries this week:
Saturday 16th August
PREMIER LEAGUE: Sunderland v West Ham 1500 KO, live on 5 Live.
PREMIER LEAGUE: Spurs v Burnley 1500 KO, live on 5 Sports Extra.
PREMIER LEAGUE: Wolves v Man City 1730 KO, live on 5 Live.
 
Sunday 17th August
PREMIER LEAGUE: Chelsea v Crystal Palace 1400 KO, live on 5 Live. 
PREMIER LEAGUE: Nottingham Forest v Brentford 1400 KO, live on 5 Sports Extra.
PREMIER LEAGUE: Manchester United v Arsenal 1630 KO, live on 5 Live.

Wayne Rooney – The Football Interview

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. It turns out Sunderland being back in the Premier League may pose some problems for commentators. Which new players are the guys most excited to see in action? Surely John can’t lose again in Clash of the Commentators, and will any new terms be added to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369. Emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk

08:15 5 Live returns with 209 Premier League commentaries
11:50 ‘Challenging’ commentary position at the Stadium of Light
15:25 Which players are the guys excited to commentate on?
16:48 Benjamin Šeško or Benjamin Sesko?
18:17 Who will be challenging for the title?
20:00 Any new season resolutions?
22:02 What’s in John’s pencil case?
24:53 Feeling rusty at the start of the season
31:03 Will John lose again in Clash of the Commentators?
36:25 Great Glossary of Football Commentary
47:23 Ian’s FPL beef with Chris Sutton

BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries:
Sat 1500 Sunderland v West Ham,
Sat 1500 Tottenham v Burnley on Sports Extra,
Sat 1730 Wolves v Man City,
Sun 1400 Chelsea v Crystal Palace,
Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Brentford on Sports Extra,
Sun 1630 Man Utd v Arsenal.

Glossary so far:
2-0 is a dangerous score,
After you Claude,
All-Premier League affair,
Aplomb,
Brace,
Brandished,
Breaking the deadlock,
Bundled over the line,
Champions elect / champions apparent,
Clinical finish,
Commentator’s curse,
Coupon buster,
Cultured/Educated left foot,
Denied by the woodwork,
Draught excluder,
Elimination line,
Fellow countryman,
Foot race,
Formerly of this parish,
Fox in the box,
Free hit,
Goalkeepers’ Union,
Goalmouth scramble,
Good touch for a big man,
Honeymoon Period,
In and around,
In the shop window,
Keeping ball under their spell,
Languishing,
Loitering with intent,
Marching orders,
Nestle in the bottom corner,
Numbered derbies,
Nutmeg,
Opposite number,
Park the bus,
PK for penalty-kick,
Postage stamp,
Put it in the mixer,
Put their laces through it,
Rasping shot,
Red wine not white wine,
Relegation six-pointer,
Rooted at the bottom,
Route One,
Roy of the Rovers stuff,
Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way,
Sleeping giants,
Slide rule pass,
Small matter of,
Spiders web,
Stayed hit,
Steepling,
Stinging the palms,
Stonewall penalty,
Straight off the training ground,
Stramash,
Team that likes to play football,
Throw their cap on it,
Thruppenny bit head / 50p head,
Towering header,
Turning into a basketball match,
Turning into a cricket score,
Two good feet,
Walking a disciplinary tightrope,
Wand of a left foot,
We’ve got a cup tie on our hands,
Where the owl sleeps,
Winger in their pocket,
Wrap foot around it,
Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.

The Commentators' View: Kit gripes & anxiety dreams

Kelly Cates and guests chat all things Arsenal ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season. Theo Walcott, Alex Howell and Alex Moneypenny ask if Arsenal are ready to go again.

Get the latest on summer arrivals, including Viktor Gyökeres and Martin Zubimendi - can both hit the ground running?

The panel debate what a successful season looks like for Mikel Arteta, and former Arsenal academy coach Temisan Williams joins to lift the lid on wonderkid Max Dowman after an impressive pre-season from the 15-year-old.

Timecodes:
02:15 Arsenal's business so far
03:30 Gyökeres arrives
06:00 Havertz & Gyökeres 
13:20 Praise for Zubimendi
19:55 Noni Madueke's role this season
25:20 Will Ebere Eze sign?
29:00 Is a trophy a must?
36:50 15-year-old Dowman
47:15 Man Utd v Arsenal preview

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries:
Wed - 2000 - UEFA Super Cup - PSG v Spurs
Sat - 1500 - Premier League - Sunderland v West Ham
Sat - 1500 - Premier League - Spurs v Burnley
Sat - 1730 - Premier League - Wolves v Man City
Sun - 1400 - Premier League - Chelsea v Palace
Sun - 1400 - Premier League - Forest v Brentford
Sun - 1630 - Premier League - Man Utd v Arsenal

Are Arsenal ready to take the next step?

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