Geoff Shreeves is joined by Danny Murphy and Matt Upson to discuss the FA Cup replay results and the fallout from Jurgen Klopp’s absence in the dugout against Shrewsbury. The VAR debate rages on with the results of a YouGov poll suggesting fans want it changed. Tactical fouls – are they part of the game? And is Pep Guardiola’s tinkering with the team the reason his team have fallen so far behind in the title race?

Playing kids in the cup, the VAR survey and Pep’s tinkering

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David Garrido is joined by the Telegraph’s Sam Wallace and Jonathan Liew of the Guardian to reflect on the leading sporting stories on Friday’s back pages. The decision to scrap FA Cup replays from next season has brought strong condemnation from the EFL, with the decision being branded as ‘an absolute disgrace’. Jurgen Klopp managed his last game for Liverpool in Europe after their 3-1 defeat to Atalanta in the Europa League but are the wheels falling off their season? Emi Martinez was Aston Villa’s hero as he saved two penalties in their shootout win against Lille and saw them progress to the Europa Conference League semi-finals.

FA Cup replays to be scrapped | Klopp's last European game for Liverpool ends in defeat | Martinez's shootout heroics sends Villa through

Teddy Draper is joined by David Ornstein from The Athletic and Riath Al-Samarrai from The Daily Mail to discuss Wednesday's Champions League matches as Arsenal lose in Munich and Real Madrid defeat Manchester City on penalties.

Arsenal and Man City exit Champions League | Can Dier make the England Euro Squad?

The Sun's Charlie Wyett and Martin Hardy from The Times discuss Jude Bellingham's demands for more anti-racism measures and why the England midfielder turned down a move to Manchester City for Real Madrid. Plus, Harry Kane prepares to face an old foe in the Champions League and Rory McIlroy hits back at LIV rumours.

Bellingham demands more anti-racism measures | Kane 'fired up' ahead of Arsenal clash | McIlroy hits back at LIV rumours

The Independent's Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney and the Telegraph's Chief Football Correspondent Jason Burt join Nick Powell to discuss the biggest stories from the back pages. Chelsea thrash a sorry Everton, courtesy of four goals from the Blues' talisman Cole Palmer. 777 Partners' takeover of Everton is thrown into fresh doubt as the proposed new owners seek more time amid a race for extra funding. Plus, tributes pour in for former England spinner 'Deadly' Derek Underwood, who passed away at the age 78.

Palmer shines as Chelsea thrash Everton | Toffees’ 777 Partners takeover thrown into doubt | Tributes pour in for Derek Underwood

The Mirrors chief football writer John Cross and The Daily Mail's Heather Dewar join Teddy Draper to reflect on the biggest stories from the back pages. They discuss if Tiger Woods has a chance of coming out on top at The Masters, if Erling Haaland can be counted as as world-class player and Erik Ten Hag's search for a striker.

Playing kids in the cup, the VAR survey and Pep’s tinkering

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