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Ivan Toney and Al Ahli reportedly face backlash over claims that referees indirectly lent a hand to Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr. Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr have been drawn into a fresh controversy sparked by Al Ahli‘s most recent match, which was marred by a series of disputed refereeing decisions. Following the statements and accusations made in the aftermath, Ivan Toney and the Saudi club have reportedly faced pushback over their claims. The 2025-26 Saudi Pro League added yet another officiating controversy to its list after the match between Al Ahli and Al Fayha. Several uncalled penalties and questionable decisions prompted Al Ahli to release a formal statement expressing their “deep dissatisfaction with the refereeing errors that affected today’s match.” One of the most direct voices in the fallout was Ivan Toney, who leveled a pointed accusation at fourth official Abdulrahman Al-Sultan. “The referee told us after the match… ‘Focus on the Asian Champions League. How does a referee say something like that? His head is somewhere else. I hope it was recorded and gets released,” Toney told Saudi network Thmanyah after the game, sentiments that were echoed by head coach Matthias Jaissle. However, according to Saudi outlet Al-Arriyadiyah, no evidence has been found to support the accusations against Al-Sultan. The Main Referees Committee of the Saudi Football Federation reviewed the full audio recordings from the Al Ahli vs. Al Fayha match and found nothing to corroborate the claims made by Toney and Jaissle. « 𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗛 𝗣𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗜 𝗧𝗨 𝗙𝗔𝗜𝗦 𝗖̧𝗔 ? » 😭 La discussion entre Matthias Jaissle (entraîneur d’Al Ahli) et l’arbitre à la fin du match sur la séquence du penalty non sifflé : 🗣️ : « Explique-nous pourquoi tu n’as pas sifflé ? » 🗣️ arbitre : « Plus… https://t.co/0KIPtGvsH3 pic.twitter.com/gIwgTVKQHT — SPL 🇸🇦 (@ActuSPL) April 8, 2026 The committee launched its review following Al Ahli’s formal request for “access to the recordings and communications between the referees and the VAR, as well as their interactions with the team’s players during the match.” Despite a thorough examination of the available material, the investigation turned up no evidence supporting the allegations. Controversy keeps growing around Al Nassr The 1-1 draw against Al Fayha prevented Al Ahli from closing the gap on league leaders Al Nassr, leaving them third in the Saudi Pro League standings with 66 points, four behind the top. When asked after the game which team benefited from the disputed decisions, Toney did not hesitate, saying it was “the team we’re chasing,” a clear reference to Cristiano Ronaldo’s side. Brazilian forward Galeno was equally blunt in his assessment, writing on X that “they want to give the trophy to one specific person,” widely interpreted as a direct dig at Ronaldo. In the meantime, with a game still in hand, Al Nassr will look to extend their lead at the summit of the table when they travel to face Al Akhdoud on Saturday.

Barcelona have filed a complaint with UEFA after being denied a penalty, which also could have led to defender Marc Pubill being sent off, in Wednesday's Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid.

Barcelona were left furious after being denied what Marcus Rashford labelled a 'clear penalty' during Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Atletico Madrid

Jamie Carragher hit out at Arne Slot’s tactics in Liverpool’s 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Liverpool remain in with a chance of progressing to the last four of the Champions League, but they were well beaten by the holders on Wednesday. PSG missed several golden chances and had a penalty awarded then overturned by VAR, […] The post Slot´s Liverpool tactics ´massively wrong´, claims Carragher appeared first on Soccer News.

On Wednesday's Football Daily Phil Egan has the key stories from the Champions League and looks ahead to tonight's action in the Europa League. Liverpool’s quarter-final hopes are in jeopardy after a 2–0 first-leg defeat away to Paris Saint-Germain. Arne Slot’s side failed to register a shot on target in a disappointing performance in Paris. Slot defended his decision to leave Mohamed Salah on the bench, saying there was little chance of scoring. Luis Enrique praised PSG’s creativity, with goals from Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia coming from open play. Barcelona’s Champions League ambitions suffer following a 2–0 home loss to Atletico Madrid. Hansi Flick criticised VAR after a controversial handball incident that did not result in a penalty. Pau Cubarsi’s red card proved decisive as Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth put Atletico in control. Europa League quarter-final action includes Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest in important first-leg ties. Troy Parrott looks to continue AZ Alkmaar’s Europa Conference League run against Shakhtar Donetsk. Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah faces another injury setback ahead of their clash with Fiorentina. Off The Ball returns with live League of Ireland commentary as St. Patrick’s Athletic host Shamrock Rovers. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Hello Rank Squad! It's the first Champions League Takeaway of the week, looking back at Wednesday's action from the First Legs of the Quarter Finals - where PSG and Atletico Madrid both won by a 2-0 scoreline, albeit in very different ways. At the Parc des Princes, PSG took Liverpool to the cleaners for much of the 90 minutes - and will be somewhat disappointed that their lead that they will take to Anfield is only two goals - some profligate finishing and some excellent goalkeeping from Mamardashvili holding them to just the two goals, but this was one-sided in almost every sense. Liverpool went to a five at the back, and still couldn't contain the reigning Champions, and Arne Slot has a lot of questions to answer ahead of the reverse fixture at Anfield. In Part Two we head to Catalunya, where Atletico won at the Camp Nou for the first time in 20 years, and for the first time under Diego Simeone. It was a game of big decisions - VAR intervening to send off Pau Cubarsi for a last man challenge, whilst at the other end Marc Pubill got away with handling the ball in the box whilst on a yellow card. Hansi Flick was deeply concerned about the decision making, but he can be pleased with a lot of this performance from his side - who remain, deeply watchable partly due to their vulnerabilities. Atleti were clinical and resolute though, and will feel very good about the fact that they return home with a comfortable lead to defend. It's Ranks! And remember, if you’d like more from the Rank Squad, including extra podcasts every Monday and Friday (including our weekly Postbox taking a look at the whole weekend of football) and access to our brilliant Discord community, then why not join us here on Patreon? (http://patreon.com/ranksfc) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ATLETICO MADRID almost conceded a penalty after a controversial gaffe against Barcelona in the Champions League. Atletico picked up a massive 2-0 victory over Barca in Wednesday's first leg of their quarter-final at the Nou Camp. But the Catalan outfit were left incensed as they claimed they should have been awarded a spot-kick in the...

Pubill's action and lack of review reactivate key doubt Leer

A controversial contest vs. Atletico has Hansi Flick and company staring elimination right in the face

Hansi Flick raged that Barcelona should have been given a penalty and Marc Pubill sent off after his team crashed to a 2-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Hansi Flick questioned the value of having VAR following Barcelona’s 2-0 Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid, after Marc Pubill avoided being sent off for a bizarre handball incident. Goals from Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth saw Atleti leave Camp Nou with a smash-and-grab 2-0 win, with Pau Cubarsi’s red card late in the first […] The post ´Why do we have VAR?´ – Flick questions officials after Pubill avoids red card appeared first on Soccer News.

Julian Alvarez’s brilliance inspired Atletico Madrid to a huge 2-0 first-leg win at 10-man Barcelona to take control of their Champions League quarter-final.

Ivan Toney has blasted VAR and the referee after Al Ahli suffered a major setback in the Saudi Pro League title race. His side were held away at Al Fayha on Wednesday night in a controversial 1-1 d…

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN were denied TWO penalties against Liverpool. The reigning European champions beat Arne Slot's Reds 2-0 at Parc des Princes. But it could have been so much better for Luis Enrique's men had they been more clinical... or been awarded at least one spot kick. The first incident occurred on 70 minutes, as referee...

With Julian Alvarez scoring an incredible free kick, Atletico Madrid secured a 2-0 win against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. FC Barcelona hosted Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, April 8, in the first leg of their 2025-26 UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie at Spotify Camp Nou. Goals from Julian Alvarez, via a stunning free kick, and Alexander Sorloth gave the visitors a commanding 2-0 away victory. Barcelona controlled the ball for much of the opening period but struggled to create clear-cut chances against an Atletico side that threatened on the counter on multiple occasions. The game turned on its head in the 42nd minute when, following a long ball from Alvarez, Pau Cubarsi brought down Giuliano Simeone and was initially shown a yellow card, only for a VAR review to prompt referee Istvan Kovacs to upgrade the decision to a red. Absolute brilliance from Julián Álvarez 😮‍💨🔥 pic.twitter.com/SeyR3AjDrg — CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 8, 2026 From that very free kick, Alvarez stepped up and curled a stunning effort into the top right corner to give Atletico the lead just before the break. Despite being reduced to ten men, Barcelona refused to sit back and pressed high in the second half, but Atletico punished them again in the 70th minute when Matteo Ruggeri delivered a fine cross for Sorloth to finish with his left foot and double the advantage. Lamine Yamal was a constant threat throughout, but Juan Musso produced a series of outstanding saves to preserve the clean sheet. Atletico now hold a significant advantage heading into the second leg at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano next Tuesday, April 14, where Barcelona will need to mount yet another comeback against the same opponents, though this time the task will be even more daunting on the road.

Paris Saint-Germain were awarded a penalty during their clash with Liverpool as a result of a rash challenge from Ibrahima Konate on the face of things, before VAR overturned the decision

Good morning from Lisbon where Arsenal won last night. Was it a classic? Far from it, but was it almost exactly the kind of the game I thought it might be. Knock-out ties have a much different dynamic to group stages games, so anyone expecting a repeat of the 5-1 here last season probably had […] The post Sporting 0-1 Arsenal: A much needed moment wins the first leg appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

The refereeing committee in Spain (CTA) has ruled that Barcelona defender Gerard Martín should have been sent off in Saturday's 2-1 LaLiga win over Atlético Madrid.

In the era of VAR where most goals get picked apart, strikes from distance offered a much-needed immediate emotional hit In an era where the sport’s biggest moments are scrutinized in slow-motion to find an inch of infraction, the long-range goal has become a necessary thrill. VAR only comes into play if a loitering teammate is caught between the shooter and goalkeeper. They also hatch a comfortingly familiar point of debate: was there anything that could’ve been done to save it? We can safely count Zavier Gozo’s wonder goal this weekend among the unsaveable. The Real Salt Lake homegrown has been one of the best players in Major League Soccer’s early weeks, a 19-year-old danger down the right flank who can slot in as a winger or wing back with similar impact. He’s quickly become one of the most proven progressive dribblers in the entire US player pool, and has shot up the scouting priority queues of several major European clubs.

Leeds United's penalty-shootout win over West Ham in the FA Cup was one of the game's of the season, but did VAR get the decisions correct?

West Ham United survive a penalty scare against Leeds United after Max Kilman collides with Anton Stach after the German midfielder had already got his shot away.

Diego Simeone was exasperated by Gerard Martin escaping a red card during Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid, saying: “When the play is so clear, there is no need to talk.” Despite having Nicolas Gonzalez sent off for a last-man foul on Lamine Yamal late in the first half, Atleti almost held out for a […] The post ´When it is so clear, there is no need to talk´ – Simeone stunned by Martin reprieve appeared first on Soccer News.

Diego Simeone criticised the controversial decision to overturn Gerard Martín's red card during Atlético Madrid's 2-1 defeat to Barcelona on Saturday.

Former Liverpool midfielder Allan was shown a red card during Fluminense's 3-1 win over Corinthians after grabbing his crotch in an obscene gesture that was caught by VAR

Watch the moment Katie McCabe appears to pull Alyssa Thompson's hair during Chelsea's 1-0 win against Arsenal in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

Gabby Agbonlahor labelled the lack of intervention from VAR over Katie McCabe’s blatant hair pull on Alyssa Thompson ‘disrespectful’. Arsenal star McCabe was fortunate to remain o…

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan rounds off all the international action as Ireland’s campaign ends with a 0-0 draw with North Macedonia at the Aviva Stadium. Troy Parrott has two goals ruled out for offside, with the second likely standing if VAR had been available. Senior debuts for James Abankwah and Bosun Lawal, while Harvey Vale makes his first Dublin appearance. Mark Travers replaces Caoimhin Kelleher at half-time; Seamus Coleman receives a standing ovation on what could be his final Ireland outing. A total of 17 substitutions made, with Johnny Kenny going close late after Adam Idah’s flick. Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson describes the game as “strange” after the stalemate. Bosun Lawal reflects on a proud moment making his senior international debut. Nearly 40,000 fans attend; Jayson Molumby praises the continued support. Assistant coach John O’Shea calls working with Ireland a privilege amid contract uncertainty. Finn Azaz impresses in attack, with Hallgrimsson highlighting his growing importance. Ireland U21s beat Kazakhstan 1-0, and the U17s qualify for another World Cup after a 7-0 win over Slovakia. League of Ireland coverage returns with Drogheda United hosting Bohemians. Italy miss a third straight World Cup after losing on penalties to Bosnia-Herzegovina. Sweden, Türkiye, DR Congo, Czechia and Iraq confirm World Cup qualification. Scotland lose to Côte d’Ivoire, England fall to Japan, and Northern Ireland draw with Wales in friendly action. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

About 91% fans polled said VAR ‌had removed the spontaneous joy of goal celebrations

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After their home defeat to Crystal Palace, you really thought things couldn’t get worse for Tottenham Hotspur. Turns out they very, very much can. An absolute demolition job in Madrid, not helped by a couple of terrible mistakes from the Spurs keeper. Oh Antonín Kinský, we feel for you pal. Pete tells Marcus and Jim why Igor Tudor needs to take the blame for that. Plus, a sickener for Newcastle as they concede late at St James’ Park, and a stadium announcer in Germany goes a little too far with his VAR complaints. Get your Ramble merch HERE. Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Hurrey is joined on the Adjudication Panel by Charlie Eccleshare and Nick Miller. On the agenda: a new shade of yellow card is invented, VAR delays in Roman times, legendary goalscorers' names in police documentaries, Neil Warnock's ultra-obscure cultural references in post-match interviews and Richard Keys on Indy 500 hosting duties. Meanwhile, the panel classify each FA Cup fifth-round exit/progression and ponder if someone could ever win player of the month with just a single-game performance. Sign up for Dreamland, the members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This article first appeared in the January 2026 edition of World Soccer Magazine Football is a complex game. An action taken in one area to rectify one issue will almost certainly have a knock-on effect elsewhere, which is why any change to the laws of the game should be undertaken with great caution. Take, for […]

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The Premier League title race takes another dramatic twist as Arsenal move seven points clear at the top. After Manchester City drop points at home to Nottingham Forest, are Pep Guardiola’s side now too far behind to catch the Gunners? There’s also plenty to discuss at Chelsea. Have they finally found their long-term number 9? João Pedro has been in sensational form under Liam Rosenior, but can he fire Chelsea back into the Champions League next season? And with the race for the top five heating up, which of Manchester United, Aston Villa, Chelsea, or Liverpool will miss out? Plus, Gary, Alan and Micah revisit the ever-controversial topic of VAR. Has its introduction actually lowered the standard of refereeing to the worst it’s ever been? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. Sign up and use the referral code FOOTBALL and you could win a 1990 England shirt signed by the hosts of The Rest Is Football. Visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football for terms and conditions. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Premier League to the Scottish Premiership to the League of Ireland to the international women's side. Arsenal strengthen their Premier League title charge with a tense 2–1 victory over 10-man Chelsea at the Emirates, with Mikel Arteta urging calm as the pressure intensifies. Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior calls for stricter officiating on grappling at set-pieces after conceding twice from dead balls in North London. Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira weighs in on criticism of Arteta’s playing style, insisting results matter most in the run-in. Michael Carrick equals a Premier League record after Manchester United’s 2–1 win over Crystal Palace, collecting 23 points from his first nine games in charge. Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner slams a controversial VAR-assisted penalty and red card decision that proved decisive at Old Trafford. Gary Neville and Brian Kerr assess Carrick’s chances of landing the Manchester United job permanently following his impressive interim spell. Tottenham’s crisis deepens with a 10-game winless league run after defeat to Fulham, leaving Igor Tudor facing a massive relegation battle. Nottingham Forest remain in danger near the bottom after defeat to Brighton, with Vitor Pereira still chasing his first league win. Liverpool sweat over Florian Wirtz’s fitness ahead of their clash with Wolves, while Arne Slot delivers a blunt verdict on the Premier League season. Celtic keep their title hopes alive with a dramatic comeback draw against Rangers, as Martin O’Neill and Danny Rohl react to a huge Old Firm clash. Henry Winter joins Off The Ball Breakfast to discuss Martin O’Neill’s evolving reputation and Celtic’s title credentials. Republic of Ireland begin their World Cup qualifying campaign against France, with Katie McCabe and Denise O’Sullivan set to feature in a crucial opener. St. Patrick’s Athletic face Galway United in a key League of Ireland clash, with Stephen Kenny praising new signing James Brown’s impact. Jose Mourinho takes a firm stance on racism allegations involving Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni and Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior. Iran’s World Cup participation faces uncertainty amid geopolitical tensions, while the Finalissima between Spain and Argentina is also in doubt due to regional instability. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Sixteen games. Sixty-two goals. Two breathless weeks of UEFA Champions League playoff drama. Has Europe’s elite competition ever been this entertaining? And with the away-goals rule gone and a new format delivering chaos, comebacks and late drama... Is this proof that the changes are good for football? On the other hand VAR is back under the spotlight too, after another hugely controversial decision involving Lloyd Kelly and Juventus. What needs to be done at the top to stop referees taking over the game? And then there’s Newcastle United. It’s been a monumental two years: Champions League knockout football and silverware secured for the first time in 70 years. Should Eddie Howe be receiving more credit? And should his name already be mentioned alongside club icons like Sir Bobby Robson and Kevin Keegan? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. Sign up and use the referral code FOOTBALL and you could win a 1990 England shirt signed by the hosts of The Rest Is Football. Visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football for terms and conditions. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dunny & Nigel (yes, Nigel) are back to recap the FA Cup weekend, some massive refereeing errors in the Aston Villa-Newcastle game, how to clean up VAR, Igor Tudor’s fascinating appointment at Tottenham, James Trafford’s catastrophic mistake to join Manchester City & more! Sorry Tim. Subscribe to our YouTube page at youtube.com/ @weekinthetackle ! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @weekinthetackle! Follow Tom Rennie on Twitter at @thomasjrennie and on Instagram at @thomasjrennie_soccer. Follow Brian Dunseth on Instagram @briandunseth. Follow Tim Horsey on Twitter at @timhorsey and on Instagram at @thorsey17.

This week in the FA Cup, the magic was comprised of Mansfield stunning Burnley at Turf Moor, VAR related issues at Villa Park despite VAR not being there, and mud at Grimsby Town... lots and lots of mud. We'll also roll out our latest slate of Premier League managers on the hot seat in the latest edition of "EPL Hot or Not." And we start getting ready for the return of MLS by looking back at some of the biggest things to happen during the offseason. For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! On our most recent PLUS episode, it's a brand new Caught OffFIVE as JJ reveals his top 5 all-time managerial rants! To sign up, just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)! And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ - IT'S REALLY REALLY COLD OUT! GET A WINTER HAT! --- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/ X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/ Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. Jamie Carragher is joined by Wayne Rooney and some of the biggest fan channels in the country for another lively debate. We start with VAR and refereeing standards after Wayne labels a recent FA Cup call between Aston Villa and Newcastle as “the worst decision he’s ever seen”. Has VAR made referees too reliant, and is it exposing bigger issues in the game? Attention then turns to a turbulent week at Tottenham following Ange’s recent comments on Stick to Football and the appointment of interim boss Igor Tudor. We also check in on Nottingham Forest under new manager Vitor Pereira. Can he turn things around? The title race heats up as Manchester City hunt down Arsenal. Will City’s pressure rattle the Gunners, or can Arsenal hold firm? Chelsea and Manchester United have both enjoyed positive starts under new managers. Is Liam Rosenior facing his first real test, and does Michael Carrick deserve a permanent shot at Old Trafford? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Overlap. 00:00 Intro 03:23 Spurs, Ange and Thomas Frank 14:23 Sean Dyche 23:29 Title Race Talk 30:35 Copilot Time Added On Quiz 36:42 Arsenal are being disrespected 49:47 Is Carrick the man for United? 01:08:15 Rory on Rosenior 01:09:10 Haaland vs Drogba 01:17:13 What does success look like for Liverpool this season? 01:29:52 Who should Palace’s next manager? 01:34:42 Final community question: swap 3 Premier League teams-who goes and who comes up? This episode is sponsored by Microsoft Copilot as part of their partnership with the Premier League. Learn how to save a life in 15 minutes- https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/how-to-do-cpr/learn-cpr-in-15-minutes?&utm_campaign=revivrppc~24-115&utm_medium=ppc&utm_source=google&utm_content=adcopy&utm_term=Headline&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=15868423885&gbraid=0AAAAAD6mX57m4LLbytKD-lD_IzfSH8Dlk&gclid=CjwKCAiAncvMBhBEEiwA9GU_fkMPKeWYli5XH2qs_rUPReteoBKXEJZTDOej6I1o6D57xSqBOnImTxoCvEcQAvD_BwE Subscribe to Was What It Was through this link here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ItWas?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It was a good day for Newcastle as they beat Villa in the 4th Round of the FA Cup, but the headlines were stolen by a staggering display from the officials at Villa Park. With no VAR in operation, the big question is unavoidable: have referees become too reliant on technology? Is VAR the worst thing ever introduced to the game? There was magic in the cup as Mansfield Town stunned Burnley to reach the Fifth Round of the FA Cup for the first time since 1975. The guys question Scott Parker’s decision to make nine changes for the Clarets. Plus, Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards debate whether Dominik Szoboszlai truly deserves the “world class” tag. And the big question… Gary, Alan or Harry Kane? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. Sign up and use the referral code FOOTBALL and you could win a 1990 England shirt signed by the hosts of The Rest Is Football. Visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football for terms and conditions. Visit squarespace.com/football to save 10% off your first purchase of a website/domain. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo gathers Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke together for a chat about the latest goings on in football. Spurs have made their choice and surprised many by appointing Igor Tudor as interim manager to the end of the season. Does he have what it takes to keep Spurs up? FA Cup 4th round weekend sees Arsenal thrash Wigan to keep their quadruple dreams alive. Nigel Clough’s Mansfield produce the biggest shock of the round as they knock out Premier League Burnley. Newcastle come from behind to win at Villa Park in a game riddled with controversial calls. Were we too harsh on VAR? Plus Mo Salah looks like his old self as Liverpool thrash Brighton and Leeds and West Ham are dreaming of FA Cup glory after squeezing through after extra-time. Produced by Charlie Jones RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Baby it’s cold outside - 4th round highlights (01.00) • PART 2: Arsenal 4-0 Wigan (11.00) • PART 3a: Leeds and Wolves through to round 5 (22.00) • PART 3b: Aston Villa 1-3 Newcastle (29.00) • PART 3c: Liverpool 3-0 Brighton (37.00) • PART 3d: Burnley 1-2 Mansfield & Burton 0-1 West Ham (40.00) • PART 3e: Why wasn’t Marc Guehi cup-tied? (49.00) • PART 4a: Tottenham appoint Tudor (51.00) • PART 4b: Forest appoint Pereira (60.00) • PART 4c: The title race in Scotland and the Championship (62.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom & Dunny are back to recap Man City’s incredible comeback over Liverpool, the controversial calls (and no calls) in the match, Dominik Szoboszlai’s mesmerizing free kick, the wild scenes at the end of the game, Tottenham spiraling under Thomas Frank, Cristian Romero’s antics hurting Spurs and more! Sorry Tim. Subscribe to our YouTube page at youtube.com/ @weekinthetackle ! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @weekinthetackle! Follow Tom Rennie on Twitter at @thomasjrennie and on Instagram at @thomasjrennie_soccer. Follow Brian Dunseth on Instagram @briandunseth. Follow Tim Horsey on Twitter at @timhorsey and on Instagram at @thorsey17.

Man City Keep Title Hope Alive After Beating Liverpool at Anfield Manchester City kept their title hopes alive with a 2–1 win over defending champions Liverpool this past weekend. Erling Haaland scored the winner and kept City’s battle with Arsenal on track. Man City Comeback Win Against Liverpool at Anfield After failing to beat Tottenham […] The post Man City Keep Title Hope Alive After Beating Liverpool at Anfield appeared first on 1000Goals.com: Football Betting, Highlights, and More - Your Ultimate Destination for Exciting Football Action.

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the fallout from Manchester City's win at Anfield over Liverpool, plus Stephen Kenny and Alan Reynolds react to yesterday's draw in the League of Ireland between Bohemians and St. Patricks Athletic, and there is news on Evan Ferguson. Manchester City beat Liverpool at Anfield for the first time in the league under Pep Guardiola — with fans present — to keep pressure on Arsenal Dominik Szoboszlai’s stunning late free kick puts Liverpool ahead before late drama swings it City’s way Erling Haaland delivers at the crucial moment from the penalty spot after a nervy wait VAR controversy dominates the closing stages, with a red card for Szoboszlai and a City goal ruled out Pep Guardiola insists the title race is far from over as City close the gap at the top Arne Slot reflects on another league defeat for Liverpool but maintains belief in his side’s progress Analysis of Marc Guehi and Gianluigi Donnarumma’s influence for City, plus reaction from the Sunday Kickback team Crystal Palace claim a vital M23 derby win over Brighton as pressure mounts on Fabian Hürzeler Eddie Howe defends his position at Newcastle after another damaging Premier League defeat Bohemians and St Patrick’s Athletic play out a goalless Dublin derby at the Aviva Stadium Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini opens up on Evan Ferguson’s ongoing ankle problems and mental toll Relegation worries deepen for Sheffield Wednesday as their historic winless run continues in the Championship. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

David Jones is joined by Jamie Carragher, Daniel Sturridge, Micah Richards and Roy Keane to discuss Manchester City's dramatic 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League as Erling Haaland converts a stoppage-time winner for Pep Guardiola's side.