We break down the madness of the FA Cup’s opening round, including a massive upset as Macclesfield stun Crystal Palace and remind everyone why knockout football is pure chaos.

We shift to the Carabao Cup semifinals, previewing City vs Newcastle and Arsenal vs Chelsea, plus what recent managerial moves — including Xabi Alonso leaving Real Madrid — mean for clubs like United and Chelsea.

We wrap with a look ahead to a huge Premier League weekend featuring the Manchester Derby and Liverpool vs Burnley, mixing in form checks, betting angles, and the usual Banterlona energy.