Before the big show starts in Qatar next week, Ian Paul Joy, James Benge, Michael Lahoud and Jonathan Johnson look ahead to the final weekend of action in the Premier League, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1. Plus, midseason awards, unpacking England and Germany's World Cup squads and which club managers need to watch their backs?

(01:50) -- The best so far of the 2022/23 season

(13:21) -- Debate over Southgate's 26-man squad

(17:36) -- Chelsea travel to third-place Newcastle

(23:25) -- What are Man Utd playing for?

(26:42) -- Tottenham v Leeds: Conte on a hotter seat than Marsch?

(33:46) -- Serie A: Are Juve ready to improve?

(40:59) -- Bundesliga & Germany squad talk

(43:10) -- Ligue 1: Marseille losing patience for Tudor

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