The Game

Spurs won the sack race! They got rid of Thomas Frank 24 hours before Nottingham Forest said goodbye to Sean Dyche. Why did they go, was it the right call and who could be next?

In contrast England manager Thomas Tuchel has signed an extension to his contract, what has he done to earn it and why now?

On the pitch do the managerial change give West Ham a better chance of staying up?and the fight for fourth and fifth place.

Gregor Robertson joins Tony Cascarino, Tom Allnutt and Martin Samuel.

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It's all about VAR again, and Gregor is sick of it. But Tom Allnutt thinks the officials at Anfield got it right - so, time to do away with it or accept nothing is perfect?

On the pitch City's fighting win keeps them in the title race, but Arsenal don't look they're feeling any pressure.

Man Utd won again, is it the biggest mid season turn around ever? Does that mean Mainoo makes it to the World Cup?

Eddie howe and Fabian Hurzeler were both booed by their own fans, fair?

Thomas Frank is in the orange zone, his captain hasn't helped and forest are in serious trouble now, could Nuno even send them down...? 

Tom Clarke joins Tom Allnutt, Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd

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Who has the power in modern football - clubs or players? In the summer Alexander Isak was called morally bankrupt, where would he be now had he not forced through his move? As the transfer window closed Dwight McNeil was left stranded as Crystal Palace chose not to pursue his transfer and Harvey Elliot remains at Villa with a £35 million price tag which no one wants to pay - both powerless to affect their respective situations. So where does the power lie?

It was a quiet transfer window did anyone club come out of it happy?

Sheffield Wednesday look like being a key test case for the football regulator

And finally, a look ahead to the big match of the weekend Liverpool v City, which club is in the stringer position...

Tom Clarke is joined by Tony Cascarino, Martin Samuel and Gregor Robertson.

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It is not a blip anymore, Coventry are now in full wobble, Middlesborough have joined them at the top but there are other, unfancied teams waiting in the wings - who if any can come from the pack - Millwall, Hull, Wrexham or Derby?

Hull have done some impressive transfer business with with so many players over performing their XG is it sustainable?

At the bottom, is there any light at the end of the tunnel for disgruntled Blackburn fans?

And who is in most danger of being sucked into the relegation zone?

In League One Tom is panicking, are Lincoln City really going to do it? Gregor thinks so.

In League Two Cambridge United are on one of the best runs in their history and Ian Holloway is absolutely furious! 

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It was a weekend of two halves - Chelsea, Spurs and Fulham all came back from two goals down at half time...only Fulham didn't hang on. As Man City wobbled they looked to have lost their swagger - Gregor Robertson thinks it is clear why. Chelsea came back to win, but why did they make so many changes in the first place? 

There was plenty of moaning about VAR but if it was taken away would fans be accepting or would the referee abuse just get worse? 

Alyson Rudd thinks Alexander Isak could be a waste of money, as Wirtz and Ekitike shine, can they really play all three?

Lastly who is the Premier League's most versatile player?

Tom Clarke is joined by Alyson Rudd, Gregor Robertson and Pete Rutzler

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Tony Cascarino was a team mate of Roy Keane, he's been to see the film about Keane and his Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy, he gives his version of their relationship.

Is heading in football about to be banned? Following recent headlines around ex players suffering from dementia, what are the risks that footballers take? Tony Cascarino - known for his heading ability is worried at the prospect of a brain scan.

And Jose Mourinho wound back the clock as his Benfica goalkeeper scored the goal that took them into the next round of the Champions League. He'll join Newcastle in the play offs with the four other english teams already through. Is the Premier League now tougher than the Champions League? 

Tony Cascarino, gregor robertson and Martin Samuel join Tom Clarke

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Manchester United make it two statement wins under Michael Carrick — but are they really back? Arsenal’s lead at the top is down to four points after a 3–2 defeat at the Emirates… so why were fans booing a team still top of the table?

Elsewhere, Liverpool’s unbeaten run ends in chaos at Bournemouth, Chelsea and the chasing pack keep the race for Europe wide open, and pressure grows on Tottenham and Crystal Palace towards the bottom.

Plus, two strikers thriving in very different worlds: Alyson Rudd visits Bromley to meet League Two’s unlikely star Michael Cheek, and Hamzah Khaliq-Loonat travels to Germany to decode Harry Kane.

Tom Clarke is joined by Alyson Rudd, Gregor Robertson and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat.

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Nothing stays the same for long in the Championship.

Coventry were having a wobble but two wins a signing some injury returns have put that to bed.  Likewise, Middlesborough have got back to winning ways after a Christmas stumble. Hull are on fire and Norwich have turned things around at the bottom. West Brom though are in freefall.  

Five points separate sixth and fourteenth…so who will be aiming for the play off’s?

In League One, are teams having their seasons written off by loanee’s being recalled to their parent clubs?

Plus, Liam Manning is in at Huddersfield, and a top of the table clash in League Two. 

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Artificial pitch and injuries aside Man City lost to Bode Glimt, a team who haven’t won in the Champions League all season. After the match Pep Guardiola said, ‘everything was wrong.’ Could this be his final season in charge? Is he tired or ready for a rebuild?

Chelsea won, but Cole Palmer was missing  again…is his England place no in doubt?

Elsewhere another memorable goal for Dominic Szoboszlai…is he a captain in the making, relief for Thomas Frank and unrest at Crystal Palace.

Tom Clarke joins Martin Samuel, Jonathan Northcroft and Gregor Robertson 

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Michael Carrick brought back a touch of the glory days for Manchester United fans on Saturday. his team were on the front foot as they beat a lack lustre Manchester City. Was it a one off or is he finally the man to bring back some cheer to Old Trafford?

With City losing it was time for other to capitalise. no one did. Arsenal eeked out an extra point, but the top four look a little tame. Is it a poor season or is the rest of the league just getting better?

At the AFCON bizarre scenes saw Sengal leave the pitch in protest at a refereeing decision. Can that ever be justified...?

and shoudl anyone be feeling sorry for Thomas Frank or Oliver glasner? 

Tom Clarke is joined by Gregor robertson, alyson rudd, Paul Hirst and Ian Hawkey

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