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The latest news, insight, analysis and big-name guests from the Premier League, EFL, Scottish, International and European football. Plus, fact-checking football stories with Karel Prince: Lie Detector. Get in touch with us @5liveSport on social media and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews.

Football Daily

Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Andros Townsend and, Rory Smith. After a difficult summer for Aston Villa, their Premier League season couldn’t have gotten off to a worse start with a 4-0 defeat to Brighton. What’s the latest with Ollie Watkins? Jacob Tanswell who covers Aston Villa for The Athletic, joins the Monday Night Club to analyse their torrid summer.

Are teams starting to do their transfer business later than usual? Steve Walsh is a former director of football at Leicester and Everton joins the Monday Night Club to give an insight on transfer strategy. And could Erling Haaland really have signed for Everton?

The opening weekend of the Premier League seemed to catch a few teams cold. Tottenham, Liverpool, Manchester United and, Sunderland all made stuttering starts. So why are so many managers saying their teams aren’t ready for the new season? Anton McElhone, a former Premier League Head of Performance joins the Monday Night Club to analyse what the reason behind the slow starts are.

TIME CODES

00:00 Intro
03:00 Villa’s woes
04:00 Watkins’ future
11:10 The Athletic’s Aston Villa reporter Jacob Tanswell
18:10 Are transfers happening later than usual?
23:20 Former director of football Steve Walsh
26:20 Smaller Clubs’ recruitment process
31:50 Could Erling Haaland have joined Everton?
34:00 Are teams unfit?
44:00 De Zerbi’s quotes post Brentford
49:50 Fitness in modern football

MNC: Ollie Watkins’ future & why aren’t Premier League teams ready

After a bumper first weekend of Premier League football, Rick Edwards is joined by The Telegraph's Northern Football Writer Luke Edwards and former Southampton and QPR striker Charlie Austin to sum up the weekend's football. Plus, they're joined by special guest Hull Assistant Head Coach Dean Holden who reflects on beating Manchester United after nine years away from the top flight and whether the doubters are spurring Hull onto more success following promotion last season via the play offs. 

TIMECODES
2’00 - Luke's injury 
3’23 - Kevin Keegan tributes at St James’ Park
5’12 - How Isak was received by the Newcastle fans 
16’24 – Dean Holden reflections on beating Man United
17’49 – Do the doubters give Hull motivation?
18’57 – How important is McBurnie?
22’45 – What is the owner like to work with?
28’47 – Spurs losing to Brentford

PL Review: Hull glorious & Spurs dismal

In the first episode of The Football Interview for the 2026/27 Premier League season, Kelly Somers speaks to Tottenham midfielder James Maddison. They discuss how he's dealt with being on the sidelines for the last 12 months after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament, the impact it's had and how he expects Spurs to push on this season under Roberto De Zerbi. 

TIMECODES:
0’25 – Reflecting on the last 12 months & how his kids have given him a sense of purpose.
3’30 – The toughest moment of last 12 months.
5’20 – His YouTube channel & documenting his rebab.
7’30 – How he felt missing out when Spurs weren’t playing well.
9’25 – What has changed with De Zerbi?
10’28 – Why will this season be different?
11’50 – What do people get wrong about him?

James Maddison - The Football Interview

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball are back for series three of The Commentators' View. John and Ian relive their experience of getting into the World Cup final and Chris Sutton's clash with the Spanish commentators. Ali reflects on coming off the back of a week of commentating on athletics for the first time and they look ahead to a new Premier League season. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk.

TIMECODES
1’50 - Ali commentating on Athletics for the first time
4’10 - The Open 
5’50 - John & Ali’s antics getting into the World Cup Final
9’18 - Chris Sutton’s clash with the Spanish commentators 
10’15 - listener correspondence
14’50 - John’s gift from a Mexican Commentator
18’44 - Looking ahead to the first Premier League weekend
21’39 - Tributes to Kevin Keegan
30’22 - Could Man City & Liverpool transition pave the way for Man Utd to finish second?
35’02 - Clash of the Commentators
41’23 - Great glossary

5 Live / BBC Sounds Commentaries: 
Sat 1500 Nottingham Forest v Leeds on 5 Live with Ian Dennis and Chris Sutton. 
Sat 1500 Ipswich Town v Sunderland on Sports Extra 2. 
Sat 1730 Brentford v Spurs on 5 Live with John Murray and Michael Brown. 
Sun 1400 Manchester City v Bournemouth on 5 Live.
Sun 1400 Brighton v Aston Villa on Sports Extra 2.
Sun 1630 Newcastle v Liverpool on 5 Live with John Murray and Pat Nevin.

TCV: Premier League returns & John’s wrestling mask

John Bennett is joined by Julien Laurens & James Horncastle to preview the Serie A season and react to the news of Ronaldinho's return for third tier Ravenna. Spanish football reporter Elizabeth Conway drops by to give the latest on Barcelona's striker search. Plus, Malaga fan Jose Luis Sabatel talks about the club's return to the Spanish top flight. And in Ligue 1, Paul Pogba has left Monaco, but where next for the former Manchester United man? 

Time Codes:
05:00 - Ronaldinho's return
09:40 - Serie A Preview
27:55 - Barcelona Latest
36:00 - Malaga's La Liga return
44:20 - Paul Pogba
50:50 - Season Predictions

Euro Leagues: Serie A Season Preview & Ronaldinho's Back!

After a 25-year absence, Coventry City are back in England’s top flight. Mark Chapman is joined by Golden Boot-winning former striker Dion Dublin, club legend Steve Ogrizovic, BBC CWR's Rob Gurney, and others to reflect on the club’s remarkable story.

The Sky Blues have been all the way down to League Two since their last Premier League appearance, had to move out of their own city on two separate occasions, endured a spell in administration and they’ve had 15 managers!

So, how did it happen, and how did they get back here?

In the end, Frank Lampard was the man to bring them back up. We’ll hear from Lampard, recall the club’s rejuvenation under Mark Robins and the fan stories during the darker years.

Timecodes:
01:00 What have the last 25 years been like for Coventry fans?!
05:00 What led to their relegation in 2001?
07:45 From Highfield Road to the Ricoh Arena and how it led to an unravelling
14:30 Moz Baker, former Chair of the Sky Blues Trust, explains how the fans split in the 2010s
20:45 Coventry legend Steve Ogrizovic joins the show
23:00 What kind of Coventry did Mark Robins take over and how did he turn it around?
29:00 Former Coventry captain Michael Doyle explains how Robins did it
36:40 Why a new owner sacked the much-loved Robins, and it came off
40:30 How did fans feel when Frank Lampard was appointed
44:30 Interview with Frank Lampard on the season ahead
48:25 Has Lampard changed the whole club’s culture, and will his style suit the Premier League? With Katie Stafford, from BBC CWR's Sky Blues fancast
51:00 Coventry’s £100m summer – will it pay off?

Coventry City Special: Back in the Premier League!

Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Bolton manager Steven Schumacher to break down the opening weekend of league fixtures in the EFL - and we hear from Luton boss Jack Wilshere.

Bolton won on their return to the Championship, but how can they compete with their big-spending rivals. The panel also discuss Will Lankshear's dream start at Middlesbrough, how Southampton will deal with being pantomime villains after Spygate and whether VAR is needed in the Championship after a blatant handball helped West Brom beat Norwich.

Jack Wilshere joins the pod after his Luton side came from 3-1 down to beat Reading in their opener, and talks about his first pre-season as a first team manager.

Aaron's EFL Fantasy skills haven't improved over the summer - the code to join our league if 72EFLPOD.

And in 72PLUS 72MINUS, there's a moment to forget for an EFL legend and Welsh limbs after a late goal.

This season we now have our very own 72+ feed on BBC Sounds - where you can listen to episodes every week.
 
We'll continue to bring you all the same content you've been enjoying here, with the biggest stories from the EFL, exclusive guests and the moments everyone is talking about.

TIMECODES:
01:21 - Jobi's summer with Roy Keane
03:35 - Bolton off to a winning start
11:45 - Lankshear elevates Boro
19:35 - Southampton lose at Watford in first match post-Spygate
26:23 - Do we need VAR in the Championship?
30:27 - Luton boss Jack Wilshere joins the show
45:27 - 72PLUS 72MINUS

72+ EFL Pod: Luton's dramatic comeback & VAR in the Championship?

This week, former Manchester City, QPR and Sunderland defender Nedum Onuoha submits three stories from his football career. 

Did Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce really send England goalkeeper David James up front in a desperate attempt to qualify for Europe? Was Onuoha handed a tactical note by his manager that somehow only included ten players? Or did a Championship manager spend every matchday watching soap operas on his iPad instead of focusing on the game ahead? 

Armed with photographs, football knowledge and plenty of confidence, Karel and Anita dissect every detail before Onuoha returns to reveal the truth. 

Karel Prince: Lie Detector is presented by Karel Prince and Anita Abayomi and is a Sport Social Studios production for BBC Sounds. 

 
Credits 
Series Producer: Matt Tasker 
Technical Producer: Tom Hinckley 
Executive Producer: Jim Salveson 
Photography: Tom Barker 
Artwork: James Mobbs 
Original Theme Music: WIZZFX 
Commissioning Executive for BBC: Stevie Middleton 
Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard

Karel Prince: Lie Detector - Nedum Onuoha

Arsenal seek to defend their Premier League title, but just how difficult will a title defence be? Former Arsenal right back Carl Jenkinson, The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and fan Clive Palmer join Aaron Paul to discuss the chances of a second Premier League trophy for Mikel Arteta. They reflect on a big statement in Sunday's Community Shield against Manchester City and debate Arsenal's midfield options - is Odegaard back to his best, will Bruno Guimaraes fit in alongside Declan Rice? They discuss more of the club's new summer signings, including where Christos Tzolis fits and could there be any more business? In the absence of injured William Saliba, will Jarell Quansah or Ezri Konsa be playing at the Emirates this season? BBC Sport's Alex Howell updates on the latest. Plus, sports psychologist Dan Abrahams discusses the challenges of defending a Premier League title.

Time Codes:

01:55 - Reflections on last season
07:30 - Community Shield Win
18:10 - Martin Odegaard
29:30 - Sports Psychologist Dan Abrahams on defending a Premier League title
37:20 - Mikel Arteta on this season
44:55 - Alex Howell on defence and covering William Saliba

Can Arsenal go back-to-back?

After a long couple of seasons for Tottenham Hotspur, will Roberto De Zerbi's summer business be enough to turn the club around? Former Spurs winger Andros Townsend, former Spurs fullback Chris Hughton and fan Flav Bateman join Aaron Paul to discuss their chances ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season. They discuss the profile of the manager himself - does he have the character to change the club's fortunes? BBC Sport's tactics correspondent Umir Irfan discusses his style. They review the summer business and how new signings Sandro Tonali and Matheus Fernandes will fit in, while football finance expert Kieran Maguire explains the state of the club's spending this summer. And finally, after being so injury hit last season, will the lack of European football benefit the club this season as Roberto De Zerbi seeks to turn things around?

Time Codes:

00:55 - Initial Thoughts
07:25 - Identity Roberto De Zerbi has given Spurs
17:20 - De Zerbi's tactical approach
23:20 - Summer window
31:25 - Football Finance Expert Kieran Maguire on Tottenham's finances
39:40 - Injuries and forward options

Can De Zerbi turn Tottenham around?

This week, Soccer AM favourite and broadcaster John Fendley (aka Fenners) submits three stories from his career. 

Did Lionel Messi really storm out of a FIFA match after losing to Fenners, cancelling their interview in the process? Did Fenners score the first ever goal at the new Wembley Stadium during a pre-opening test event? Or did Barcelona legend and Ballon d'Or winner Rivaldo disappear moments before filming, only to be found relieving himself in a nearby bush? 

Armed with photographs, football knowledge and plenty of scepticism, Karel and Anita examine every detail before Fenners returns to reveal the truth. 

Karel Prince: Lie Detector is presented by Karel Prince and Anita Abayomi and is a Sport Social Studios production for BBC Sounds. 

Credits 
Series Producer: Matt Tasker 
Technical Producer: Tom Hinckley 
Executive Producer: Jim Salveson 
Photography: Tom Barker 
Artwork: James Mobbs 
Original theme music: WIZZFX 
Commissioning Executive for BBC: Stevie Middleton 
Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard 
Commissioning & Digital Support: Jade Burns & Stuart Birch

Karel Prince: Lie Detector - Fenners

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