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A schism is emerging between men’s professional players and the Australian Professional Leagues as concerns mount over the direction of the ALM, despite positive signs in the first month of the season. PFA CEO Beau Busch returns to the programme for a deep dive.
Rob & Derek Dyson then speak with one of the world's favourite football pundits, Stephen Warnock (BBC, Sky et al.) as Arne Slot's Liverpool pull nine points clear atop the Premier League table after their 2-0 defeat of Manchester City.
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: San Marino move out of the bottom division in the Nations League as Scotland press for Euros qualification, Florentino Perez adds his two cents to football’s player-load debate, Hibs and Hearts prop up the Scottish Premiership table, and Argentina stride towards qualification for their World Cup defence.
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The A-Leagues’ second annual Unite Round is in the books, with hardy fans enjoying the carnival atmosphere but seemingly few of the targeted masses jumping on board. Mike Tuckerman of The Roar was on the ground in Sydney, and returns to the programme for a review.
Enzo Maresca’s return to Leicester on Saturday inflicted major pain on his former side, Chelsea’s 2-1 loss leading to the dismissal of Steve Cooper before the weekend was out. The Athletic’s Rob Tanner forecasts their next move, with relegation to be avoided at all costs.
Also on the agenda: The Socceroos avoid disaster in Bahrain, City dismantled by Tottenham as Guardiola re-signs, and Marta lists the NWSL on her eighth attempt in Orlando.
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Support grows for Arsenal interim boss Reneé Slegers, Gary Lineker departs Match of the Day after twenty-six years of 'exemplary' presenting, and a look at some new faces in Tom Sermanni's bumper Matildas squad. 

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The Socceroos’ World Cup qualification campaign remains as tense as ever, their scoreless draw with Saudi Arabia in Melbourne a mixture of frustration and relief. Ahead of Tuesday’s trip to Riffa, Bahrain, former Socceroos captain Paul Wade joins Rob and Michael for the first time in the Tony Popovic era.Meanwhile, Arsenal have spent the international break facing their own inflection point, having battled form and injury problems through the first three months of the season. The Athletic’s Jordan Campbell joins Michael and Derek Dyson to diagnose whether Mikel Arteta can right the ship.
Also on the agenda: Emily Gielnik’s hat trick helps her into a bumper Matildas squad, Ruben Amorim arrives at Old Trafford, & plenty more…
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Liverpool’s slot machine continues to cash out, Ruud van Nistelrooy’s interim spell at Manchester United comes to a close, Luis Suarez launches Brad Guzan into his own net in the ‘greatest upset in MLS history’, and A-Leagues marketing goes amiss…
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The A-League Men’s competition enjoyed another highly entertaining weekend, although one infused with VAR drama and another dismal Perth Glory performance. Respected Australian football journo Daniel Garb returns to review it, and look ahead to the Socceroos’ massive World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.
The Bundesliga is also in full flight - German football authority Raphael Honigstein joins Rob and Derek Dyson with Bayern five points clear, and Jackson Irvine’s St Pauli earning everything they get at the foot of the table.
Also on the agenda: City’s win in the A-League Women’s Melbourne Derby, Asian Champions League results and loads more!
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: The A-League Women's kicks off amid a blaze of goals, Ajax edge PSV to tighten the top of the Eredivisie table, common sense fails as a young Liverpool supporter is barred from the Amex, and St Pauli claw out of the relegation zone.
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Kevin Muscat on the weekend became the first Australian manager to win three separate Asian domestic leagues, as Shanghai Port sealed the Chinese Super League. The Asian Game's Paul Williams returns to put the achievement in perspective, and look ahead to the Socceroo's next World Cup qualifiers.
In Manchester, Erik ten Hag's time as United manager has finally come to an end, to be replaced by Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim. The BBC's chief football writer, Phil McNulty, joins the show for the first time to assess what could come of the upheaval.
Also on the agenda: Football Australia commit to play their National Second Tier from next October, the Matildas roll Germany, and the Young Socceroos prepare for the Panda Cup!
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Auckland FC strike a chord with their local market, Inter and Juventus serve up a Derby d’Italia for the ages, Perth Glory battle on the field but find surety off it, and an overdue update on Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth Argyle!
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