On the audio from James's Ask James Live Stream on YouTube lots of talk about Cristiano Ronaldo, but there's just as much talk of Bruno Fernandes with many managers willing to sacrifice Fernandes, but James has to question why with Newcastle at home tomorrow. Plus, Heung-Min Son looks to be out for Tottenham for at least this weekend, Brazilian call-ups still don't know if they can play this weekend, thoughts on Arsenal, Wolves, Wildcards, big at the back & more... Join our Planet FPL mini league, the winner will be invited on to a Planet FPL Podcast next summer! The code is d7mmxw or you can auto join at the link below https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/d7mmxw Coming up on Monday - Planet FPL s5 ep9 reviewing the 9 games played over the GW4 weekend ____________________________________________ Want to become a member of our FPL community? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8043oOKTB4uP8Nq15Kz6bg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness joins the Essential Football Podcast as Alice Piper, Peter Smith and Richard Morgan discuss the big talking points ahead of the Premier League weekend. PART 1 | Souness’ verdict on Leeds vs Liverpool, Virgil van Dijk’s comeback, and Elland Road memories PART 2 | Chelsea’s title chances, what Saul Niguez brings to the team, and how international issues will affect Chelsea and Aston Villa PART 3 | What can we expect from Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United? And is Gareth Southgate’s first choice England XI now set in stone? Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

There can be no tougher test for Cristiano Ronaldo than a visit from Steve Bruce's tactical titans - just as well no UK fans will be able to watch it, really! Kate, Luke and Pete also wonder how far Arsenal can slip into the darkness ahead of their game against Norwich, while Scott Carson 'n co will look for Community Shield revenge against Leicester. Plenty of that and loads more on today's episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle are back after the international break to discuss the following:(0:35) The ramifications of several countries invoking the FIFA "Five-Day Rule" which could potentially ban multiple Premier League players this weekend for not participating in their countries' latest World Cup Qualifiers(12:50) A look ahead to Cristiano Ronaldo's potential return to Old Trafford on Saturday and how this team will look if the Portuguese star features in Manchester United's lineup against NewcastlePlus a preview of the other key fixtures this weekend: (34:35) Crystal Palace-Tottenham, (39:00) Arsenal-Norwich, (41:00) Leicester City-Man City, (43:10) Chelsea-Aston Villa and (46:20) Leeds-Liverpool.

Hosts Dan Bardell and Flo Lloyd-Hughes are joined by The Athletic's Manchester United correspondent, Laurie Whitwell, to discuss 'Article 48' and the 3 o'clock blackout in English football that will prevent many Premier League fans from seeing Cristiano Ronaldo's second debut on Saturday... An outdated idea or a vital one, given the effects of the pandemic on football's landscape? Plus, how illegal streaming and a growing disparity between the biggest clubs, and the rest, may have accelerated the need for compromise? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate, Vish and Jim pick through football's latest happenings, which predictably include detained Argentinians and a 1980s interrailing holiday with the Liverpool boss. We also hear of a classic tale from the Pep Guardiola back catalogue and tackle some fundamental questions on football broadcasting: should Cristiano Ronaldo’s 3pm debut be televised? And how did a bald man obstruct an entire TV audience? Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe returns to bring order to the Tifo Football Podcast, with guests JJ Bull and Seb Stafford-Bloor. Mason Greenwood has been Manchester United's standout star for Joe this season, but what does his future hold now that Cristiano Ronaldo has returned? Donny van de Beek seems to be stuck in limbo in Manchester , so what does he need to do to break out? Arsenal are in deep trouble after three weeks of the 2021/22 season and Edu has defended himself and Arsenal's transfer policy in a public interview. Is he right to do so? There's also a brief aside to discuss the strange scenes in the Brazil vs Argentina World Cup Qualifier match which was suspended after the Brazilian Health People invaded the pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With GW4 approaching Suj & James look at the issues in their FPL squads, mistakes made with selections so far and how they intend on manoeuvering the upcoming Gameweeks ahead of Chelsea's Gameweek 7 fixture swing. There's talk of Cristiano Ronaldo of course and Suj & James explain why they don't intend to buy the Portuguese superstar but why many others probably should and why those with Bruno Fernandes shouldn't necessarily rush to come off. There's a look ahead to captaincy in future gameweeks, understanding that players who look good now could become a problem, the need versus want discussion is raised again and there are some exciting fixture swings coming up for mid priced options. Plus, plenty of your Twitter questions covered & more... Join our Planet FPL mini league, the winner will be invited on to a Planet FPL Podcast next summer! The code is d7mmxw or you can auto join at the link below https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/d7mmxw Coming Up on Tuesday, A Planet FPL Special - What Happened To Bury? 2 (Years Later) ____________________________________________ Want to become a member of our FPL community? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8043oOKTB4uP8Nq15Kz6bg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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On the audio for James's YouTube stream today questions were dominated by you know who, Cristiano Ronaldo and it looks like many FPL managers are looking at taking hits heading into GW4 in an attempt to fit the Portugese superstar in... and many others will have him in on Wildcard. Plus thoughts on thinking ahead, why James is unlikely to buy Ronaldo himself and why patience is needed ahead of GW4. Join our Planet FPL mini league, the winner will be invited on to a Planet FPL Podcast next summer! The code is d7mmxw or you can auto join at the link below https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/d7mmxw Coming up on Monday - Planet FPL s5 ep8 ____________________________________________ Want to become a member of our FPL community? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8043oOKTB4uP8Nq15Kz6bg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices