The Athletic's David Ornstein brings exclusive developments on a huge transfer story in the Premier League as Chelsea close in on  Bayer Leverkusen’s Kai Havertz. David is joined by Chelsea correspondent Liam Twomey to discuss if this is the start of a new era of big  spending by Roman Abramovich.
Our Watford man Adam Leventhal explains how the dismissal of Nigel Pearson came about, where the club goes next and what role Troy Deeney might play in that.
Plus David provides other lines from his weekly column including Mauricio Pochettino turning down a job offer and West Ham battling Crystal Palace for a young star from the Championship ..
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Havertz to Chelsea close  & inside Pearson dismissal

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At Anfield on Sunday, Liverpool’s terrible week got a whole lot worse.
A shock 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace has dealt a blow to Jurgen Klopp’s hopes of a second Premier League title and they have a mountain to climb in the Europa League, trailing Atalanta 3-0.
So why are Liverpool faltering at the business end of the season? 
And can they still turn it round?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Oli Kay and James Pearce to assess and analyse where things have gone wrong for Jurgen Klopp's side having gone from potential quadruple winners to seeing his reign possibly end with a whimper.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: James Pearce and Oli Kay
Producer: Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Related articles:
The 10 misses that might have ended Liverpool’s Premier League title bid - The Athletic
Liverpool’s failure to keep clean sheets is proving deeply damaging - The Athletic
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Why is Klopp's Liverpool farewell faltering?

It’s matchday 33 in the Premier League and Arsenal host Aston Villa as they look to hold on to top spot in the league table.

Elsewhere, Spurs go to Newcastle and Chelsea play Everton.

Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Jon Mackenzie, Art de Roché & Tim Spiers
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Jay Beale
Executive Producer: Adam Jones
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Can Villa rattle Arsenal again?

After overseeing a 27-game unbeaten run, Luis Enrique’s PSG fell to defeat at home to Barcelona on Wednesday night, losing 3-2 in their Champions League quarter final first leg.
So why did Kylian Mbappe struggle to impact the kind of game he’s been renowned for owning in previous years and is he at risk of seeing his PSG career end with a whimper?
As for Enrique, is he the man to finally push the Parisians over the line to become a serious contender in years to come?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Peter Rutzler as well as Pierre-Etienne Minonzio of L'Equipe.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Peter Rutzler and Pierre-Etienne Minonzio
Producer: Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adam Jones
Related articles:
Mbappe surely cannot bow out so quietly in Barcelona - The Athletic
How Paris Saint-Germain made Ousmane Dembele ‘extraordinary’ again - The Athletic
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Is PSG’s Galacticos era over?

Diego Simeone and Atletico Madrid have enjoyed and endured a 12-year love affair and it is hard to imagine one without the other. He has overseen both unbelievable highs and crushing lows.

This season - Atletico are on course for their worst finish in La Liga since Simeone’s first year in charge, but could another Champions League run galvanize his team once again?

And with plenty of big clubs looking for ,managers this summer, why isn’t his name mentioned in the conversations anymore?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Dermot Corrigan & Tomás Hill López-Menchero.

HOST: Ayo Akinwolere
WITH: Dermot Corrigan & Tomás Hill López-Menchero
PRODUCER: Mike Stavrou
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Adam Jones
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Will Diego Simeone ever leave Atletico Madrid?

Mikel Arteta takes charge of Arsenal’s first Champions League quarter final in 14 years on Tuesday night.
Top of the Premier League and with the opportunity to make a serious statement in Europe, how has Arteta revived this Arsenal side?
And with Jurgen Klopp leaving and Pep Guardiola’s long-term Manchester City future uncertain, is he ready to build a dynasty in north London?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jordan Campbell, Art de Roché, Amy Lawrence
Producer: Jay Beale
Executive Producer: Adam Jones
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Havertz to Chelsea close & inside Pearson dismissal

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