The Michael Carrick era at Old Trafford started with a win. Carrick himself labelling it “a dream start” after beating Manchester City 2-0 in the Manchester derby. So, are Manchester United back already?! Plus we hear what difference Marc Guehi's signing could have for Man City as well as reflecting on an incredible night in Rabat as Senegal beat Morocco in an drama-filled AFCON Final. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Carl Anka and Oli Kay Featuring: Sam Lee Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senegal are winners of the AFCON for the second time! Musa and Ryan begin with one of the most dramatic and astonishing international finals of all-time, which saw Senegal beat hosts Morocco in extra-time in a game that saw incredible drama and an amazing winning goal (03:24). They then move on to Manchester United’s 2-0 win over City in Saturday’s derby (27:29), as well as Michael Carrick’s appointment as head coach until the end of the season. There's discussion about the reaction to the appointment, how free United looked against City, whether this is a sign of things to come or if this is another example of something fans have seen before. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace have had a horrid week or so (56:35). There's chat about Oliver Glasner announcing his departure, his post match interview that caused tension following the defeat to Sunderland, Marc Guéhi’s move to Manchester City and what Palace do now. There’s also round-up of the rest of the Premier League, whistles at the Bernabéu and much more! London listeners, don't forget to get tickets for our next show at the Southbank Centre on March 1st, with special guest Nish Kumar. They're available here. For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from Morocco as the fallout to the 2026 African Cup of Nations final continues. Captain Sadio Mane on taking Senegal back on the pitch. Jonathan Wilson on the craziness of the situation. Troy Parrott to have a new boss at AZ Alkmaar. David Moyes on the good vibes, and the good-natured Jack Grealish. Unai Emery needs reinforcements at Aston Villa. Eddie Howe on a poor away day for Newcastle United. Rob Edwards on the improvement that Wolves are making. Thomas Frank under even more pressure as Spurs get ready to welcome Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. Real Madrid and Jurgen Klopp continue to be linked. And a dream debut for Denise O'Sullivan at Liverpool. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

It’s Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Colin Millar and Luis Miguel Echegaray in position after another dramatic weekend of Premier League action. It’s 4 games without a win for Man City as Michael Carrick’s Man United produce a performance for the ages to win 2-0. How did the Red Devils do it? For the second matchday in a row, Arsenal fail to fully capitalise on City’s slip-up as they draw 0-0 at Forest. Will Mikel Arteta come to regret these missed opportunities in the title race? Perhaps not as Villa also stutter with a 1-0 defeat to Everton. We record the pod as the AFCON final is in progress, not knowing what was about to unfold. A controversial penalty, a walk-off, pitch invasions, a Panenka and eventually a heartbreaking defeat for hosts Morocco against Senegal. Maher Mezahi was there. Billed by some as El Sackico, West Ham are last-minute winners at Tottenham, who lose a third straight game. What next for Thomas Frank? And what next for Oliver Glasner after a remarkable few days where he reveals his plan to leave Palace in the summer, then takes aim at the board for abandoning him and his players. Matt Woosnam has more. Produced by Charlie Jones RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Aston Villa 0-1 Everton (05.00) • PART 1b: Wolves 0-0 Newcastle (13.00) • PART 2a: Man United 2-0 Man City (20.00) • PART 2b: Forest 0-0 Arsenal (33.00) • PART 3a: Glasner takes aim at Eagles board, with Matt Woosnam (38.00) • PART 3b: Spurs 1-2 West Ham (48.00) • PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (55.00) • PART 5: Senegal win AFCON with Maher Mezahi (62.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Sargent’s rumored MLS return, Timo Werner to San Jose, Chucky Lozano’s exit from San Diego, Anton Ferdinand’s iconic Spurs goal, Real Madrid’s controversial Xabi Alonso decision, and AFCON Final predictions — all on this episode of The Cooligans.

Jimbo welcomes Tom Williams, Benji Lanyado and Art De Roché into the studio to dissect the League Cup semi's and look ahead to a big weekend of football. Defeat for Liam Rosenior in his first home game in charge of Chelsea but Chelsea aren't out of the tie thanks to two goals from substitute Garnacho. City comfortably beat the holders Newcastle at St James Park with goals from two of Pep's most exciting new players Cherki and Antoine Semenyo. The Manchester derby is the pick of the weekend's Premier League derbies with Pep facing the newly appointed interim manager Michael Carrick at Old Trafford on Saturday lunchtime. And Maher Mezahi joins us to preview the AFCON final with Senegal facing the hosts Morocco on Sunday. Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: A look ahead to Saturday’s George Weah TFS Extra (0.40) • PART 2a: Chelsea 2-3 Arsenal (06.15) • PART 2b: Newcastle 0-2 Man City (16.10) • PART 3a: Rundown of the weekend’s fixtures (23.40) • PART 3b: The Manchester Derby (24.35) • PART 3c: The weekend’s PL fixtures (28.35) • PART 4a: The most fouled players in the Premier League (32.05) • PART 4b: More PL previews (36.00) • PART 5: AFCON final preview with Maher Mezahi (52.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The AFCON 2025 final line-up is set: 2021 winners Senegal v hosts Morocco But what does defeat in the last four mean for both Nigeria and Mohamed Salah’s Egypt? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Jay Harris and Simon Hughes Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Osasu Obayiuwana as the Africa Cup of Nations reaches its last four. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Jimbo’s joined by Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Tom Williams after an historic FA Cup 3rd round weekend. Macclesfield, 117 places below holders Crystal Palace in the football pyramid, are victorious 2-1 at Moss Rose on Saturday. All hail John Rooney and the Silkmen. Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham also knock out Premier League opposition as Forest fall on penalties on Friday night. Could they meet again next season? Daniel was there to see Man City hit 10 goals against Exeter on Saturday. Elsewhere, there’s more misery for Spurs against Villa, while Liam Rosenior is victorious in his first game in charge of Chelsea, a 5-1 win at Championship Charlton. And Maher Mezahi joins us to preview a mouthwatering set of AFCON semi-finals as Nigeria take on Morocco and Senegal face Egypt. Produced by Charlie Jones RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Macclesfield 2-1 Crystal Palace (06.00) • PART 2a: Wrexham knock out Forest on penalties (19.00) • PART 2b: Man City 10-1 Exeter (29.00) • PART 2c: Man United 1-2 Brighton (34.00) • PART 2d: Newcastle progress after thriller with Bournemouth (39.00) • PART 2e: Spurs 1-2 Aston Villa (43.00) • PART 3: Carabao Cup semi-final preview (48.00) • PART 4: AFCON semi-final preview with Maher Mezahi (55.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.