Xabi Alonso has fallen, vanquished by the monster-egos in the Real Madrid dressing room. But where will he go next? We speak to three different experts about three different destinations…and we rule a couple out along the way. 
Plus, how do you solve a problem like VAR? By destroying it. Problem solved. 

Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Guests: Chris I’Anson-Miller, Lola Katz Roberts, Seb Stafford Bloor

Crystal Palace had their pants pulled down in front of everyone on Saturday by a heroic Macclesfield Town, but what does it really mean? Will it have any effect on Oliver Glasner and the big decision he has to make this summer? Comedian and podcast host Jim Daly joins us to discuss the matter further. 
And what on earth happened to Bayer Leverkusen at the weekend? They were one of the best teams in Europe not so long ago and now they’re getting thrashed by Stuttgart at home.
Plus we’ve a round-up of the weekend’s big stories and a bit of a chat about that Fulham tweet and what it all means…

Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Guests: Jim Daly, Seb Stafford Bloor

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Seriously. They were on the fringes of the relegation battle five minutes ago, but an astonishing run of form has left them to the brink of the Champions League. And have you seen their next four fixtures? How long can this last? We’ve got Sammy James in from the Fulhamish podcast. 
And speaking of small clubs doing outlandish things in big leagues, look at Villarreal in Spain. They’re third with two games in hand and they could conceivably beat Real Madrid to second place. Feargal Brennan joins us to tell us more. 
And what’s on this weekend? Find a full preview here. 

Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Guests: Sammy James, Feargal Brennan

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That’s it now, isn’t it? West Ham haven’t won in ten, they’re seven adrift, they’ve only won three all season and they’ve shipped nearly as many goals from set pieces alone as Arsenal have conceded all season. But who’s to blame? We sift through the wreckage. 
And speaking of blame, wreckage and teams beginning with the word ‘west’, we’re also chatting about West Bromwich Albion, who sacked their manager Ryan Mason on Tuesday. Chris Lepkowski joins us for that. 

Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Guests: Benji Lanyado, Chris Lepkowski

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