We’re gearing up for the return of the Premier League. James McNicholas on Arsenal’s chance against Manchester City.
Former England captain Steph Houghton retires. Jessy Parker Humphreys reflects on Houghton’s legacy.
And who is the “nobody” who tried to buy Manchester United and Inter Milan? Adam Crafton has the fascinating story.

Host: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Zimmermann
Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh
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The title race comes down to the final day. Sam Lee talks about the nerves of Man City. Art de Roche has one eye on Arsenal’s bigger picture.

It’s farewell to Klopp at Anfield. James Pearce on Klopp’s legacy.

And the WSL title will be decided on Saturday. Charlotte Harpur sets the scene.

Host: Tim Spiers
Producer: Mike Zimmermann
Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh
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Premier League title will be decided on Sunday

Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR. David Ornstein has the seismic details.

Man United win as Ten Hag makes a promise. Carl Anka was at Old Trafford.

Liam Twomey reacts to Reece James’ eventful day for his Chelsea return.

Chelsea take a big step towards a remarkable WSL title win. Jessy Parker Humphreys sets the scene for the final day of the season.

Host: Michael Bailey
Producer: Mike Zimmermann
Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh
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Premier League to vote on scrapping VAR

Man City on the brink of their fourth in a row. Sam Lee was at the tense 2-0 win against Spurs.

Fernandes set to stay at Old Trafford. David Ornstein has the details on the United captain.

George Caulkin on the importance of Newcastle finishing in a European spot.

Can Chelsea finish on a high? Liam Twomey sets the scene for the remaining two games of the season.

Host: Michael Bailey
Producer: Mike Zimmermann
Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh
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Man City are one win away from history

Adam Leventhal looks back on a dramatic night at Villa Park where two late goals from Jhon Duran kept Unai Emery's side in control of their Champions League destiny. Attention now turns to Tottenham v Man City. If City win, they go ahead of Arsenal heading into the final weekend. If Spurs get the three points, they're still in with a shout of overtaking Villa and clinching fourth spot - but doing so might just hand the Premier League title to their biggest rivals. We explore the moral quandary.

Presenter: Adam Leventhal
With: Jacob Tanswell and James Pearce
Producers: Michael Zimmerman and Ben Green
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All eyes on Spurs v City as Villa complete Liverpool comeback

Iain Macintosh is here to kickstart your week, with news of Arsenal's victory at Old Trafford which will take the Premier League title race down to the wire. Plus, all the results from around Europe - including defeats for Dortmund and PSG - and Jessy Parker Humphreys tells us about the significance of Man United's first ever women's FA Cup win.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
With: Seb Stafford Bloor and Jessy Parker Humphreys
Producer: Ben Green
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How can Arsenal beat Manchester City?

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