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In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere. They speak about his earlier years at Arsenal and what made him want to start coaching. Plus his relationship with Mikel Arteta and how Jack's own children are on their footballing journey.
Timecodes:
02:45 Early years at Arsenal
05:50 Highlights
08:40 Start of coaching career
12:00 Relationship with Mikel Arteta
14:30 Jack's kids on their own football path

Kelly Somers is joined by football finance expert Kieran Maguire and BBC Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson as they answer listener questions following the news that the Premier League confirmed Manchester City were found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.
TIMECODES:
3’05 - Could Man City have to repay any prize money?
6’50 - Could HMRC investigate City for fraud or illegality?
7’53 - How would a points deduction work?
9’30 - Is it as simple as just relegating them to League Two?
10’05 - Could Man City Women’s be affected?
10’35 - How long would they be given to comply with EFL financial rules?
11’58 - If relegated to the Championship, could they loan players out for a season?
13’29 - Could there be a resolution before the end of this season?
14’45 - How could Man City overturn the charges?
17’10 - If City were fined, where would the money go?
17’56 - How many clubs will seek compensation?
19’30 - What is the most likely punishment?

Kelly Somers is joined by former England internationals Paul Robinson and Stephen Warnock to react to England’s Nations League win over the Czech Republic, where Anthony Gordon got the opener with Harry Kane getting the second.
The guys dissect England’s performance – and discuss how important it was to keep a clean sheet. Anthony Gordon was hailed the player of the match by Paul Robinson and they look at where improvements could be made in the team. The chat also turns to Trent Alexander-Arnold who made his first start for his country in two years.
They hear from Alex Scott, who made his debut for England as well as captain Harry Kane too. Even Thomas Tuchel pops up on the pod for a chat with John Murray!
On Saturday England take on Croatia away in the Nations League, commentary on 5 live from 5pm.
Timecodes:
10:00 – Anthony Gordon focus.
14:10 – Alex Scott interview.
19:00 – Harry Kane interview.
25:45 – Thomas Tuchel interview.

Kelly Somers gets the latest on the huge breaking news story, that the Premier League confirmed that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.
Kelly breaks down a really damning statement from the Premier League and with her to do that is the BBC’s football issues correspondent Dale Johnson, football finance expert Kieran Maguire from the Price of Football podcast, as well as football correspondent John Murray and former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson.
They also hear from former Manchester City chairman David Bernstein – who said the Premier League statement was “damning beyond belief” and also get a fans perspective.
Manchester City also released their own statement today saying the club are “both disappointed and surprised by the opinion of the Premier League Commission” - they have until Friday to appeal.

Mark Chapman, Pat Nevin, Joe Hart and Andros Townsend look at the ongoing fallout from Manchester City being found guilty of the majority of Premier League charges against them.
Italian football writer James Horncastle discusses the long-term impact the Calciopoli scandal had on the Italian game.
We also hear from Thomas Tuchel as England look to bounce back from Saturday’s defeat against Spain. Pat gives us his view on Sebastien Pocognoli’s opening match as Scotland boss.
And the panel look at Lionel Messi’s upcoming international retirement with his final game coming next week as Argentina face Benin.
TIMECODES
01:00 – Andros being run over by a pitch roller
07:00 Joe Hart’s view on the Man City Premier League charges verdict
16:30 James Horncastle on the lasting impact the Calciopoli scandal had on Italian football
28:30 Thomas Tuchel on England’s Nations League game with Czech Rpeublic
41:00 Scotland’s fresh start
49:30 The end of Lionel Messi’ international career