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Aaron Paul & Jobi McAnuff are joined by Bristol Rovers boss Steve Evans & Chelmsford striker Lyle Taylor ahead of the final weekend of the EFL season. Luton manager Jack Wilshere joins the pod to discuss their pursuit of the League One playoffs. And hear from Kieran McKenna after his Ipswich side drew at Southampton and missed the chance to effectively seal an automatic return to the Premier League ahead of their final game. Messages and voice notes always welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.
01:10 – a three-horse race for the last automatic Championship promotion place
02:05 – Coventry City’s promotion party
07:15 – A final appearance on the cards for FA Cup top scorer Lyle Taylor?
10:00 – York City promoted from the National League
10:53 – Southampton book their playoff place as Ipswich miss the chance to all but secure an automatic return to the Premier League
19:23 – Kieran McKenna reaction to 2-2 draw with Southampton
21:06 – Jack Wilshere on Luton’s push for the League One playoffs
34:54 – The race between Cambridge United, Salford City and Notts County for automatic promotion from League Two
40:21 – Five teams at risk of dropping out of the Football League on the final day of the season.

Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Steph Houghton and Mark Ogden look at where wins for Tottenham, West Ham and Nottingham Forest leave the Premier League relegation battle. They also discuss the impact Tottenham's lengthening injury list could have on their survival chances.
They also analyse whether Eddie Howe should remain in charge at Newcastle into next season, and which of the sides fighting for a European spot is in the best shape.
And does Chelsea's FA Cup semi-final win mark a late turning point in their season?
TIMECODES
2:25 - The relegation battle
11:20 - Tottenham's injury woes
22:10 - What does the summer hold for Eddie Howe and Newcastle?
31:50 - The wide open race for Europe
40:26 - Chelsea reach the FA Cup final
COMMENTARIES
Wednesday: Atletico Madrid v Arsenal (5 Live - 8pm) - Champions League
Thursday: Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa (5 Live - 8pm) - Europa League
Saturday: Brentford v West Ham (5 Live - 3pm) - Premier League
Newcastle v Brighton (5 Sports Extra - 3pm) - Premier League
Arsenal v Fulham (5 Live - 5:30pm) - Premier League
Sunday: Manchester City v Liverpool (5 Live - 12noon) - Women's Super League
Bournemouth v Crystal Palace (5 Sports Extra) - Premier League
Manchester United v Liverpool (5 Live - 3:30pm) - Premier League

Is a Man City-Chelsea FA Cup final boring? Should the attitude of Chelsea’s players be questioned as they won at Wembley after Liam Rosenior’s mid-week sacking?
Interim boss Callum McFarlane answers that question as former Premier League striker Clinton Morrison and the Telegraph’s Northern football writer Luke Edwards join Rick Edwards to analyse and debate the key talking points from the weekend.
Does this prepare Southampton well for the Championship play-offs and did Leeds show enough? As well as analysis of the FA Cup semi-finals, there’s discussion on the thrilling Premier League relegation battle as Tottenham FINALLY won a game in 2026 to briefly jump out of the relegation zone… but only for four minutes. West Ham also won late on to set up a fascinating final four games of the season. Are Leeds and Nottingham Forest safe, and could even Newcastle be dragged into the conversation?
Plus, Arsenal get back to winning ways, and Alexander Isak scores for Liverpool, but were they lucky to beat Crystal Palace?
Timecodes:
01:56 How can Chelsea play so differently within a single week? Should the players’ character be questioned?
03:50 Is there any excuse for getting a manager sacked?
06:15 reaction from Callum McFarlane
07:36 An amazing day for McFarlane himself
08:50 Who should be the next Chelsea manager?
11:20 Were Leeds overawed by Wembley?
13:00 Is this a boring FA Cup final?
16:45 Analysis of City’s win over Southampton — will it help Saints going into the Championship play-offs?
19:00 Reaction to Coventry’s promotion to the Premier League
20:15 Tottenham finally win! How fun is this relegation battle for the neutral?
23:40 Antonin Kinsy’s redemption
25:10 West Ham’s late winner — how good is Callum Wilson’s finish?
27:20 Could Newcastle be dragged into the relegation battle?!
31:10 The half-time teaser
35:30 Fulham for a European spot?
36:30 Did Arsenal show enough against Newcastle?
41:02 Alexander Isak scores for Liverpool! But were they lucky against Palace?

Ahead of the Women’s Champions League semi-finals, Guillem Balague sits down with Spain and Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey, who is personally aiming going for a fourth consecutive UWCL win, and a fifth overall.
Mariona gives us an insight into her childhood on the island of Mallorca, moving to Barcelona aged 18 and how she’s adapted since moving to Arsenal back in 2024.
Plus, the pair look ahead to facing European giants Lyon in the semi-finals this season, just how much the Champions League means to her and of course discuss the growing rivalry in the women’s game that is Spain vs the Lionesses!
Commentary of both legs of Arsenal’s semi-final against Lyon will be on 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds.
TIMECODES:
00:46 - Mariona sits down with Guillem.
01:17 - Mariona tells us about her childhood in Felanitx, on the island of Mallorca.
06:40 - On joining Barcelona at 18 years old.
08:50 - On moving to Arsenal back in the summer of 2024 and how she’s adapted.
12:24 - On the recognition she achieved during her first season in England.
15:45 - On her club captain Kim Little and playing at the Emirates.
21:20 - Looking back on last year’s Champions League win.
22:40 - Looking ahead to this year’s Champions League semi-final against Lyon.
28:50 - On the developing rivalry between Spain and the Lionesses.

Wayne Rooney sits down with Bruno Fernandes to talk Manchester United, pressure and captaincy.
How does Bruno handle criticism at Man Utd? What is it really like leading the club during difficult periods and performing under constant pressure?
Bruno Fernandes opens up on life as Manchester United captain, dealing with critics, playing through injuries and the mentality needed to deliver at the highest level. Wayne Rooney also reflects on his own experiences at United, leadership and what it takes to succeed under pressure.
And Bruno also reveals his ambition to win the World Cup with Cristiano Ronaldo.
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