On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of a huge weekend of FA Cup third round action, plus there is a look back at last night's stalemate between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates.

Mikel Arteta happy to get through this Christmas schedule in the position that they are in, and also defends his player Gabriel Martinelli for his antics.

Arne Slot feels that his side could have won the game.

Keith Andrews warns clubs to not make a move for his in-form striker.

Who will Manchester United pick to be their next manager, and why does Roy Keane say it should be Eddie Howe.

Thomas Frank backs his captain Cristian Romero.

Ireland centre-half Andrew Omobamidele on the impact of Liam Rosenior at Strasbourg.

And Jimmy Dunne is the man at QPR.

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Ger Gilroy is joined by Mick McCarthy, Shane Hannon and David Wilson in studio for this week’s Final One Standing looking ahead to the weekend’s FA Cup action. Thy are also joined by William Hill’s Lee Phelps.

The Final One Standing on Off The Ball with William Hill.

Ger Gilroy is joined by Mick McCarthy, Shane Hannon and David Wilson in studio for this week’s Final One Standing looking ahead to the weekend’s FA Cup action. Thy are also joined by William Hill’s Lee Phelps.

The Final One Standing on Off The Ball with William Hill.

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Cathal is joined by former Republic of Ireland international Kevin Kilbane to chat about Manchester United’s search for a new manager, how well his former teammate Keith Andrews is doing at Brentford, and to share his thoughts on Saipan.

Cathal is also joined by Dancing with the Stars judge and lifelong Manchester United fan Brian Redmond to talk through the club’s latest managerial woes.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of a huge Premier League game between Arsenal and Liverpool in North London tonight.

Arne Slot feels that his side can still have a positive season.

Mikel Arteta won't take Liverpool lightly.

Manchester United begin life under Darren Fletcher.

Oliver Glasner on the future of Marc Guehi.

Liam Rosenior gets a look at how big the Chelsea job might be.

Mark Coyle swaps Drumcondra for Coleraine.

Kevin Keegan diagnosed with cancer.

Leeds legend Terry Yorath dies.

And Pico Lopes on taking on the best of the best at the World Cup.

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Eoin Sheahan is joined by Shamrock Rovers captain and Cape Verde International Robert 'Pico' Lopes to discuss his goals for the year between Shamrock Rovers defending their League & Cup double as well as going to the World Cup with Cape Verde in June.

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from Italy, as Roma, and Ireland's Evan Ferguson scores again as the Giallorossi go in search of the Champions League places.

Ferguson's time in Italy not a failure according to Eoin Doyle.

Manchester United sound out Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about potential interim gigs.

Oliver Glasner doesn't rule himself out... or in.

Liam Rosenior gets a hefty contract to take the Chelsea job, but is their multi-club model killing the sport?

The New York Times' Tariq Panja on why John Textor and the likes want more than just one club in their fleet.

There is massive Premier League preview ahead of tonight's games.

Sean Kavanagh goes from playing to coaching.

Amad Diallo scores at AFCON.

And is Hugo Ekitike going to miss Liverpool's game with Arsenal on Thursday night?

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Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they review the best of the Irish across the water over the Christmas period.

Matthew and David tell all about their sojourns to the World Darts Championship.

We find out how Jimmy Dunne is getting on at Queen's Park Rangers.

There is a discussion around the job that Keith Andrews has been doing at Brentford and where could they possibly end up come the business end of the season.

Celtic's calamitous season continues, and is Martin O'Neill the long-term answer for their problems.

And where do the lads foresee Irish football, and Irish footballers in general ending up this season?

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from Manchester United's manager search as the hunt goes on for Ruben Amorim's successor, whilst Chelsea get their man.

Is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about to return to Old Trafford?

What went on behind the scenes at Carrington in the final days?

Oliver Glasner, Andoni Iraola, Xavi, Zinedine Zidane or Gareth Southgate next?

Liam Rosenior gets a hefty contract to take the Chelsea job.

Martin O'Neill in to steady the Chelsea ship.

Wilfried Nancy's departure.

Pep Guardiola's defensive crisis causes them to go for more defenders.

Mohammed Salah's Egypt roll on.

Evan Ferguson's Roma take on Lecce.

And is Bosun Lawal the man to take the place of Josh Cullen in the Irish midfield in March against Czechia.

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from Manchester United's decision to sack head coach Ruben Amorim.

Amorim's tenure lasts just 14 months.

Oliver Glasner, Andoni Iraola, Xavi, Zinedine Zidane or Gareth Southgate next?

Leeds United proved the Portuguese undoing.

Chelsea look set to appoint Leroy Rosenior.

Gary O'Neil to be his replacement at Strasbourg?

Pep Guardiola's defensive crisis.

Keith Andrews' Bees machine keeps on rolling.

And Evan Ferguson's Roman future.

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