This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty returns for a deep dive on the Premier League season, with just over a third of the campaign remaining. Liverpool's lead, Forest's fairytale and Tottenham's struggles are all on the table.

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The Young Socceroos have flown through the opening two matches of the U20 Asian Cup, with wins over the Kyrgz Republic and Qatar sewing up a quarter-final place. Manager Trevor Morgan joins the programme live from China, ahead of their meeting with the hosts.
Then, Australian football’s long-awaited National Second Division received the green light this week, with the ‘Australian Championship’ to kick off from October. Preston Lions will be one of eight automatic sides to feature from kick-off; club President David Cvetkovski joins the show at the dawn of the new era.
Also on the agenda: Valére Germain quits the Bulls, pressure eases on Ange and plenty more!
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Tracey Holmes (The Sports Ambassador podcast) joins Rob & Michael following the unanimous decision of a London court jury to find Matildas captain Sam Kerr not guilty of the racially aggravated harassment of a police officer in January 2023. 

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Australia Cup holders, in the finals mix and off the back of a transfer market where four players were sold abroad: Macarthur FC have taken steps on multiple strides so far this season. Manager Mile Sterjovski joins the show for the first time, following the weekend’s hard fought point against Western United.
Everton have turned a corner since the re-appointment of David Moyes, winning three league games on the bounce to move towards safety. The Times’ Paul Joyce joins Rob and Derek Dyson with a sunnier farewell from Goodison Park suddenly on the horizon, and for a wrap of the FA Cup fourth round.
Also on the agenda: Melbourne Victory’s plans for a ‘campus-style’ academy, Congo and Pakistan’s national teams booted from competition & more…
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: After Neymar's chaotic stint in Saudi Arabia, what are the worst signings ever. Can Unai Emery reinvigorate Marcus Rashford, have Bayern got one hand on the Bundesliga title, Robin van Persie left fuming after drawing to 12 man Heerenveen's and plenty more…

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Sydney FC looked one of the A-League Men’s leading candidates for silverware in the off-season and, after a wobble, may just have re-established their credentials with a thumping 4-1 win over Adelaide on Saturday. Manager Ufuk Talay returns with Joe Lolley leading the Golden Boot, starlet Hayden Matthews just sold for a bumper fee, and Asian Champions League Two ambitions simmering in the background.

Internationally, one of football’s biggest names in Neymar has this week ended his time in Saudi Arabia and returned to the safe harbour of boyhood club, Santos. Esteemed Spanish football journalist Guillem Balagué (BBC, LaLigaTV) joins the show for the first time to dissect the vexed legacy he’s carved out since leaving the club in 2013, and what could remain in store.
Also on the agenda: Arsenal and Nottingham Forest enjoy statement wins & loads more…

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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: 6 year old Liverpool fan Isaac Kearney's family flooded with support after Christmas Day post, Profit & Sustainability Rules, Deloitte Football Finance List and Manchester United development in the spotlight plus what happened to Aberdeen after a shotgun start to the season.

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The ongoing trading of top spot on the A-League Men’s table between Adelaide United and Auckland FC has proven a fascinating tussle this season, and promises to continue after last week’s thrilling 2-2 draw. Reds boss Carl Veart has overhauled his squad after missing the finals last season, and returns to the programme with his side firing on all cylinders.
No side in the Premier League is facing as many off-field questions as Leicester - but thankfully, Sunday’s 2-1 win at Tottenham has pulled them out of the relegation zone. The Athletic’s Rob Tanner joins Rob and Derek Dyson for a word on the Foxes under Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Also on the agenda: Tony Popovic dishes Daniel Arzani some tough love, Champions League drama incoming and more…
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: The lads reflect on the iconic career of Denis Law after he passed at the age of 84, pose the question is this most competitive English Premier League season on record and should the EPL have a winter break. What next for Neymar as his exit from Saudi is announced and what's going on at Lazio as their infamous Falconer Juan Bernabé is summarily dismissed...

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Western United are flying in the A-League Men's competition, fourth in the standings and just three points off top spot. John Aloisi has the Green and Black purring, with dynamic forward pair Noah Botic and Hiroshi Ibusuku central to their success. Western's Director of Football, former Socceroo Steve Horvat, returns for a progress report from Melbourne's west, including an update on their stadium's development...
Rob and Derek Dyson are then joined by Jay Harris (The Athletic) to digest Ange Postecoglou's reality at Spurs. Seven defeats from ten - intersected by defeat of Liverpool in the League Cup, and the chance of progression in the Europa League - has made for mixed fortunes. Is life as grim for Ange as the voices howling for his neck suggest, or are brighter times ahead should their injury toll correct itself?
Also on the agenda: LA infrastructure following the disastrous wildfires…
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