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A "big game player" is in line to return earlier than anticipated, in a boost for Mikel Arteta.

Mikel Merino’s recovery is progressing, but reports in Spain say his place at the World Cup is still far from guaranteed.

Mikel Merino has missed 19 matches since going under the knife in January

Manchester City host Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in a Premier League title-defining clash on Sunday afternoon. City claimed a 3-0 victory at Chelsea in their last league fixture, while Arsenal suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth. Match preview City head into this clash full of confidence. They have collected 14 points from their […]

DECLAN RICE is a major doubt for Arsenal's Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon tomorrow. The Arsenal midfielder has not trained at London Colney today in a massive blow for Mikel Arteta. Bukayo Saka, Ricciardo Calafiori, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino and Jurrien Timber are all out for the visit of Sporting. Arsenal won the first...

Arsenal star Mikel Merino could return from injury earlier than expected, boosting his chances of being available for Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup getting closer, Spain are increasingly optimistic about the possibility of having Mikel Merino available. The Arsenal midfielder is progressing well in his recovery, and the initial timeline could be shortened. “He’s out of his boot now. He’s doing quite a lot of exercises already. He’s reacted really well to the surgery. He’s got no pain,” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said Friday during his press conference ahead of Saturday’s Premier League match against Bournemouth. Merino underwent surgery in early February after suffering a fracture in his right foot during a training session with the Gunners. Initial reports pointed to a lengthy recovery process of around four months, ruling him out for the rest of the season with Arsenal and putting his World Cup participation in serious doubt. However, his recovery has progressed very well so far, and the midfielder could return to the pitch sooner than expected. “It’s more for the medical staff to go a bit further on that. But I’m sure there is a chance to make that period shorter,” Arteta admitted. Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta. “If there is a person who can do it, I’m sure that’s going to be Mikel again,” the Arsenal manager added, showing full confidence in Merino and assuring that he “is going to push every boundary.” Merino is key for Arsenal Mikel Merino’s injury came at the worst possible time, as he had been a key piece for Arsenal in their pursuit of both the UEFA Champions League and Premier League titles this season. Before being sidelined in early February, the Spain international had recorded six goals and three assists in 33 appearances for the Gunners across all competitions. In addition, his versatility and attacking instinct led Arteta to deploy him not only as a midfielder, but also at times as a ‘false 9,’ providing solutions in crucial moments. Spain closely monitoring Merino’s recovery Like Arsenal, the Spain national team are closely monitoring Mikel Merino’s recovery. In Luis de la Fuente’s system, he is a key presence in midfield and, when fit, has consistently been part of the squad. Merino started every match for Spain in the World Cup qualifiers and also played an active role in their run to the UEFA Nations League final, which they lost to Portugal. That momentum was interrupted by his foot fracture, which ruled him out of the March international break.

Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber have both missed Arsenal's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Sporting CP on Tuesday night.

Arsenal travel to Portugal to take on Sporting Lisbon tonight in their Champions League quarter-final first leg, live on talkSPORT. The Gunners are looking to get back on track in Europe, after a n…

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber will miss the Champions League quarter-final in Lisbon, with Eberechi Eze and Mikel Merino also sidelined

Arsenal’s latest setback has enhanced fears they could still let the Premier League title slip away. The Gunners’ hopes of winning the treble were ended on Saturday night in embarrassin…

Arsenal will be desperate to keep their hopes of a treble alive in the FA Cup after disappointment in the Carabao Cup final. The Gunners were comfortably beaten by Man City at Wembley to raise doub…

Max Dowman’s excellent solo goal firmly suggests he’s got everything needed to achieve stardom with England. The teenage Arsenal sensation started for his country’s Under-19s side…

Man United Stunned Arsenal at Emirates Manchester United continue their resurgence under Michael Carrick’s guidance, having beaten Manchester City last week and now shocking Arsenal. A late goal from Matheus Cunha secured a surprising three points at Emirates Stadium against the current Premier League leader. Carrick’s Man United Beat Arsenal at Emirates Following their massive […] The post Man United Stunned Arsenal at Emirates appeared first on 1000Goals.com: Football Betting, Highlights, and More - Your Ultimate Destination for Exciting Football Action.

Liverpool’s late draw against Sunderland at Anfield, Leeds shock victory against Chelsea at Elland Road, Man City’s thrilling 5-4 victory over Fulham and Arsenal’s win against Brentford were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast… This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie & Seb Stafford-Bloor and is produced by Steve Hankey. Justin Setterfield / Staff / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images Timecodes 00:00 - the first, official & sanctioned intro 02:48 - the unsanctioned intro 03:36 - Sunderland secure a draw against Liverpool 08:00 - Joe tries to understand cricket 09:46 - Liverpool gave Sunderland loads of time & space 14:20 - there was some banging 14:30 - back to Liverpool & Sunderland 19:50 - Chelsea lost to Leeds in the thick middle 24:00 - How Leeds have pivoted 26:40 - Chelsea without Moisés Caicedo 30:22 - changing Chelsea’s centre backs & lack of a consistent environment 34:31 - a break 34:33 - A barnstorming game between Fulham & Man City 47:07 - Arsenal win again 49:50 - Mikel Merino’s head 53:48 - Arsenal are great in open play, actually 1:00:13 - Brentford’s Igor Thiago is good 1:02:43 - Other famous Igors, some were cut… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo's got Charlie Eccleshare, Dan Kilpatrick and Duncan Alexander for company after a rather ludicrous midweek of action in the Premier League. We begin with events at Elland Road on Wednesday night, where Leeds condemned Chelsea to a 3-1 defeat to well and truly quell any talks of the Blues being serious title challengers. The Athletic's Beren Cross joins us to discuss a great night for Daniel Farke's side - and ponder their chances of dishing out a similar beating to Liverpool on Saturday evening. We've got of the fallout from across Tuesday and Wednesday night including fortress Anfield once again lacking fortification against the Black Cats, Man City's second-half collapse but eventual three points against Fulham - and the marvel of Mikel Merino as Arsenal got the better of Brentford. Amongst all that there's plenty of chatter ahead of the weekend's MD15 fixtures which include Villa v Arsenal, Tottenham v Brentford and Man City v Sunderland. Plus - party etiquette, reunions with exes and fights at the Christmas dinner table. Produced by Charlie Jones and Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Hellos, The Soccer 100 - and the World Cup draw (00.45) • PART 1b: A bonkers midweek of Premier League action (07.30) • PART 2a: Leeds 3-1 Chelsea with Beren Cross (09.15) • PART 2b: Liverpool 1-1 Sunderland (17.05) • PART 3a: Arsenal 2-0 Brentford (24.00) • PART 3b: The rest of Wednesday's action (31.15) • PART 4a: Fulham 4-5 Manchester City (34.00) • PART 4b: Newcastle 2-2 Tottenham (41.30) • PART 4c: MD15's other standout fixtures (49.30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool Bounce Back, Arsenal Held by Chelsea Liverpool finally ended their recent losing streak as they grabbed an important 2-0 away win against West Ham United this past weekend. Meanwhile, league leader Arsenal failed to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League as they were held to a 1-1 draw by […] The post Liverpool Bounce Back, Arsenal Held by Chelsea appeared first on 1000Goals.com: Football Betting, Highlights, and More - Your Ultimate Destination for Exciting Football Action.

On James live stream today the players of interest for those who want to Wildcard in GW13 is looking less and less appealing, will Liverpool assets be wanted because they play for Liverpool rather than actually being good assets? And does similar apply to players at Manchester City and others? Plus, Mikel Merino possibly offers a short term option for FPL managers, Arsenal defensive assets remain wanted, there's discussion on FPL forwards, hit taking and reaction to Tottenham's victory last night including the performance of Xavi Simons and 'that' Micky Van De Ven goal. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Clash of the Correspondents, Sunderland v Arsenal with Spencer Barrowman & Adam Pritchard Today on Patreon: Tot&Ham (IT+) and The Midweek FPL Dilemma (IT+) The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can be found via this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/142714251 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow James on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Suj on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/sujanshah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/claytsAFC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow David on Twitter/x: https://x.com/FPLHunter10 Follow Nico on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/nico_semedo Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like us on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal stun Real Madrid in their first leg meeting after two incredible Declan Rice free kicks and a Mikel Merino cherry on top. The boys share their thoughts on of the most memorable European nights in the history of the Emirates. Plus, Barcelona blast Dortmund with a series of goals from just centimeters out, Andre Onana suffers through a living nightmare against Lyon and the USMNT prepare for a classic Gold Cup fixture vs... Saudi Arabia? If you're looking for even more Caught Offside content, our premium channel, Caught Offside Plus, is up and running! Just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com to sign up! 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)! For all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ where we have the Bingo t-shirts as well as our awesome new beannies! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@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.

Pete’s here, with his voice still at Wembley, alongside Marcus, Jim and Vish to celebrate Newcastle tasting sweet victory in the Carabao Cup Final. We relive Pete’s day out and, of course, wonder how Jason Tindall celebrated. Elsewhere, the Premier League rolled on and Jim takes the time to categorise Mikel Merino’s “smoked salmon” header and asks Marcus whether Fulham are on the verge. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com. 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.

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle recap a historic League Cup Final and all the fixtures from Matchweek 29 in the Premier League

On the Gameweek 25 Review Podcast Suj and James discuss all the key FPL relevant info from the weekend which featured disappointment for many owning Aston Villa assets as they were held by ten man Ipswich, Manchester City's demolition of Newcastle featured a hat-trick from Omar Marmoush and Arsenal found someone who could play up front in an unlikely source as sub Mikel Merino. There's also reaction to Tottenham's victory against Manchester United in the battle of the underachievers, there was another limp display from Chelsea at Brighton which included a stunning goal for the hosts by Kaoru Mitoma, and Wolves made Liverpool sweat at Anfield. Plus, there's discussion on solutions next for those on the Assistant Manager Chip and some of the consequences from the announcement of Newcastle and Crystal Palace being arranged for Gameweek 32, James contemplates switching Salah to Haaland in GW29, but will the Egyptian King still get the armband when the two clubs meet in GW26? Tomorrow on on Planet FPL: People's Poll Podcast - Free Hit GW29 vs GW34 Revisited Today on Patreon: The Patreon Q'N'A (IT+) and Nico's Corner (IT+) For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/schedule-feb-122458937 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #FPL #FantasyPremierLeague #GW25Review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tottenham do the league double over Manchester United for the first time in 35 years. Rog and Rory discuss the depths to which Ruben Amorin's team have fallen. Liverpool squeak past Wolves at Anfield. And Striker-less Arsenal step up in the final minutes versus embattled Leicester City. SUBSCRIBE TO MEN IN BLAZERS' "RAVEN NEWSLETTER": https://mibcourage.co/3xQaQz1 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jimbo welcomes Tim Spiers, Colin Millar and Adrian Clarke into the pod after an eyebrow-raising weekend in the Premier League. Liverpool make it past Wolves to stay 7 points clear but it’s a very edgy finish at Anfield. Are nerves setting in with the finishing line in sight and with trips to Villa and Man City to come this week? City themselves recover from defeat to Real Madrid to thrash Newcastle 4-0. Pol Ballus tries to give Pep and his players cause for optimism ahead of the trip to the Bernabeu. Arsenal stay in touch with Liverpool after makeshift Mikel Merino comes good up front at Leicester. But Chelsea are embarrassed 3-0 at Brighton. How much will they miss Nicolas Jackson? Plus the fabulous Fulham, Man United lose again and the bleak 3 months that awaits West Ham. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Learnings this weekend (02.30) • PART 2a: Tottenham 1-0 Man United with Jay Harris (06.30) • PART 2b: Liverpool 2-1 Wolves (15.30) • PART 2c: Aston Villa 1-1 Ipswich (20.30) • PART 3a: Man City thrash Newcastle, next up Real with Pol Ballus (27.00) • PART 3b: Leicester 0-2 Arsenal (38.00) • PART 3c: Fulham 2-1 Nottingham Forest (41.00) • PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (46.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2 Robbies Recap Matchweek 25 of the 2024-2025 Premier League Season. Special Guest Danny Higginbotham fills in for Robbie Mustoe.

Vicky Gomersall and The Mirror's Darren Lewis are joined by Sky Sports News' Chief Reporter Kaveh Solhekol to look back on the big sporting headlines of the week. They review Arsenal's Premier League win over Leicester City, which saw two goals from makeshift striker Mikel Merino - could he be the answer to the Gunners' injury problems up front? Plus, where does this important win leave Arsenal in the title race? We also discuss a brilliant individual display for Manchester City's Omar Marmoush against Newcastle, scoring a hattrick in a 4-0 win that harked back to City of old. Plus, we look at Everton's recent upturn in form and Chelsea's struggles against Brighton. In addition, we hear an exclusive interview with Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt. The Dutchman opens up about life at Old Trafford under manager Ruben Amorim and says he believes they can challenge for silverware in the future. We also bring you an in-depth chat with Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou, ahead of the two sides meeting on Sunday. But we start by looking back on the career of respected football journalist and friend of Sunday Supplement, Patrick Barclay, who passed away on Friday. Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]

Welcome to another episode of the best Arsenal podcast out there! This week Dankoogs and Khalil run through the latest Arsenal news including: Disappointing loss to Newcastle in the carabao Transfer Window Mikel Merino Kai Havertz Listener’s questions Enjoy! Thank you for all of your support this season! Be sure to follow us on Twitter to keep up to date with all the latest AFC and TG news - https://twitter.com/TLGunners Love what you hear? Want more Touchline Gunners content? Join our Patreon - www.patreon.com/touchlinegunners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Jay Harris are in the studio for the first Totally Football Show of 2025! Arsenal are just about keeping in touch with the leaders after their win at Brentford. Hear what Mikel Merino has in common with Tom Hiddleston. Table-topping Liverpool host relegation-threatened Man United on Sunday. Can anyone on the panel make a case for anything other than a Reds win? And what does the future hold for Trent Alexander- Arnold? Red-hot Newcastle head to Tottenham on Saturday. Where is it going wrong for Spurs and where did it go wrong for Nuno at Spurs? Matt Davies-Adams joins us to review a full round of Championship action, with Sunderland challenging for a return to the top flight. Plus transfer business, knee-jerk conclusions and Totally’s strongest man. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: The transfer window is open as we reach the season’s halfway point (02.00) • PART 1b: Brentford 1-3 Arsenal (11.30) • PART 2a: Liverpool v Man Utd preview (23.00) • PART 2b: Spurs v Newcastle preview (32.00) • PART 2c: Man City v West Ham & Palace v Chelsea (41.00) • PART 3: The rest of the Premier League weekend (45.00) • PART 4: Championship round-up with Matt Davies-Adams (54.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of the best Arsenal podcast out there! This week Dankoogs is joined by German Dan and Khalil to run through the latest Arsenal news including: Tuchel England appointment what this means for Saka Rice and some of the younger players Nwaneri/MLS Evaluating Havertz season and potential as the 9 Mikel Merino performance for Spain and what this could mean Mini Bournemouth preview and lineups with/without Saka/Martinelli Listener's Qs Enjoy! If you like George's opinion head over to http://YouTube.com/@TheCannonPod to listen to more episodes from the Cannon pod or give him a follow @GeorgeV_AFC Thank you for all of your support this season! Be sure to follow us on Twitter to keep up to date with all the latest AFC and TG news - https://twitter.com/Touchygooners Love what you hear? Want more TouchyGooners content? Join our Patreon - www.patreon.com/touchygooners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse broke down all the quarterfinal action today starting with the blockbuster matchup of Spain and Germany. To put Spain ahead 1-0, Lamine Yamal recorded the assist to Dani Olmo and became the first teenager to record three assists in a single Euro tournament. Mikel Merino sent the host team home with his header late in extra time. In the semifinals, Spain is set to face France who advanced past Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal on penalties. On the Copa América side, Venezuela and Canada’s quarterfinal match came down to another penalty shootout. The Maple Leaves and American Head Coach Jesse Marsch, booked their ticket to the semifinals in their debut appearance. (1:57) To wrap the show, Alexi and Mosse chatted about the decision of Gregg Berhalter’s future being announced next week by U.S. Soccer. (29:35) Presented by Zillow #Zillow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo look back on a weekend across Europe headlined by new gaffers and late drama. Barcelona celebrate the appointment of Xavi by throwing away a three-goal lead against Celta Vigo. And champions Atletico draw 3-3 as well. Is this the worst group of defenders Simeone has ever had to work with? Meanwhile Real Sociedad stay top with their manager insisting former Newcastle man Mikel Merino is the best player in La Liga. The best player in the Bundesliga right now – outside of Munich – might be Christopher Nkunku who propels Leipzig to a huge win over Dortmund. It’s honours even in the Milan derby but former Milan man Andriy Shevchenko is making his first steps into club management….at Genoa. Plus it’s a good weekend in France for Lens and Rennes, while Claude Puel’s Saint-Etienne finally secure their first win of the season. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02m 00s) • PART 2: Barcelona appoint Xavi (04m 30s) • PART 3: Serie A – honours even in the Milan derby (11m 00s) • PART 4: Bundesliga – Leipzig on the mend under Marsch (21m 00s) • PART 5: La Liga – Atleti ship more goals (29m 00s) • PART 6a: Ligue 1 – Saint-Etienne win at last (38m 00s) • PART 6b: A look ahead to the World Cup qualifiers (45m 00s) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR 33% OFF THE PRICE OF AN ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION • theathletic.com/totally GET IN TOUCH: • follow us on Instagram • find us on Facebook • send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE: • check out thetotallyfootballshow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.