On tonight's episode of The Debate Geoff Shreeves is joined by Ray Parlour and Joleon Lescott where they discuss whether Bulgaria's punishment for racist abuse was enough, the future of Arsenal's captain Granit Xhaka and whether VAR is working in the premier league.

Bulgaria's punishment enough?, what's next for Xhaka & Carabao Cup preview.

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The Times' Charlotte Duncker and The Guardian's Jonathan Liew talk about Manchester City's thumping 4-0 Premier League win at Brighton. They also debate whether Arne Slot is the right man to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool before discuss Adrian Newey's departure from Red Bull.

Man City thrash Brighton | Could Slot replace Klopp? | Newey leaves Red Bull

Teddy Draper is joined by the The Sun's Charlie Wyett and the Daily Mail's Riath Al-Samarrai to discuss Everton's 2-0 win against local rivals Liverpool, as The Toffees put a dent in Jurgen Klopp's title ambitions.They also break down if Mauricio Pochettino's job at Chelsea is in the balance, after his side were thumbped 5-0 by Arsenal and talk through Bruno Fernandes' superb brace that rescued Manchester United against Sheffield United.

Liverpool's title charge halted by Everton | Is Mauricio Pochettino's job at Chelsea in the balance? | Bruno Fernandes rescues Man Utd!

Teddy Draper is joined by the Athletics' David Ornstein and the Times' Martyn Ziegler to reflect on the biggest stories from Wednesday's back pages. The pair discuss Arsenal's 5-0 thrashing of Chelsea that sent them three points clear in the Premier League title race, Ornstein runs through the latest on Arne Slot potentially replacing Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, while Klopp's chances of success in his final Merseyside derby showdown are analysed.

Five-star Arsenal thrash Chelsea | Slot the right man for Liverpool? | Klopp's final Merseyside derby

The Independent's Miguel Delaney and The Sun's Dave Kidd debate whether Nottingham Forest were within their rights to demand the audio between officials from Sunday's loss at Everton be released publicly. They also discuss whether Erik ten Hag will remain as Manchester United boss after they almost let a three-goal lead slip in their FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City and if Ruben Amorim could replace David Moyes as West Ham United manager.

Forest fury with officials | Will Ten Hag be sacked? | Could Amorim replace Moyes at West Ham?

Teddy Draper is joined by ESPN’s Mark Ogfen and Jack Rosser from The Sun  to discuss the Football Association's decision to scrap FA Cup replays from next season.They debate whether Pep Guardiola regrets letting Cole Palmer go to Chelsea ahead of their FA Cup semi-final clash.They also discuss whether Arsenal are at risk of copying Mauricio Pochettino’s Spurs side and continuing to miss out on the big trophies at the end of the season.

Bulgaria's punishment enough?, what's next for Xhaka & Carabao Cup preview.

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