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    EFL Extra: Play Off final predictions

    2026/05/22 | 20 mins.
    Gregor Robertson and Tom Clarke go over each of the Play Off finals - who is favourite, who is in form...who goes up, who stays down?
    And Gregor gets his say on Spygate
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    ENGLAND SQUAD: IMMEDIATE REACTION

    2026/05/22 | 12 mins.
    Jonathan Northcroft Chief Football Correspondent for The Times and Sunday Times joins Tom Clarke for immediate to the England squad.
    Who is in, who is out and what do we make of it?
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    Villa, Arsenal and Spygate

    2026/05/21 | 59 mins.
    Aston Villa added to a crazy week in English football last night, winning their first trophy in thirty years and their first european trophy in forty four years. Is it the first of many for Unai Emery at Villa? How does a club and squad like Villa take the next step to challenge for the Premier League or Champions League?
    Arsenal are still celebrating their title win - who were the key players for them? Can they win the Champions League too and what role did Mikel Arteta play?
    After the break Spygate - does anyone have any sympathy for Southampton?
    The relegation battle, will West Ham or Spurs be able to find a win on the last day?
    And tomorrow the England World Cup squad is announced...who should be in it?
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    SPECIAL EPISODE: Arsenal are Champions and Pep leaves City

    2026/05/20 | 40 mins.
    What a week in English football!
    Arsenal are Champions again after a twenty two year wait.
    How did they do it, what were the key moments, who were the key players or staff and will it be the start of something bigger?
    Tom Clarke joins The Times Arsenal reporter Gary Jacob to assess a memorable night for the Gunners.
    After the break the worst kept secret in football - Pep Guardiola is set to leave Manchester City at the end of the season and be replaced by Enzo Maresca.
    The Times Chief Sports Correspondent Matt Lawton joins Tom Clarke to discuss his departure, what comes next and his legacy to the English game.

    Tom Clarke is joined by Matt Lawton and Gary Jacob

    **More on the 'Spygate' saga in tomorrows episode
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    Alonso and Carrick in; will Slot or Pep be leaving?

    2026/05/18 | 1h 4 mins.
    Xabi Alonso is in the Premier League, but not where many expected.
    As the Liverpool old boy joins Chelsea what can he expect and is it a huge positive for the Chelsea project?
    Where does the appointment leave Liverpool, the owners are wedded to Arne Slot but the fans don't seem to be.
    Man Utd look set to announce Michael Carrick on a permanent basis, what will his targets be next season?
    Pep Guardiola has a cup double to his name, but if it misses out on the league will he still be at Man City next season to try again?
    After the break the craziest final day in the SPL; who is the most underrated Premier League player and the enigma that is Neymar.

    Joining Tom Clarke are Gregor Robertson, Pete Rutzler and Jame Gheerbrant
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About The Game
The thinking fan's football podcast, providing previews and reviews of all the action - every Monday and Thursday. Listen to the best of The Times and The Sunday Times journalists as they cover the biggest sport on the planet; from winners to losers, who's in and out on the transfer roundabout, tactical developments, data analysis and the dreaded VAR.Hosted by Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson alongside special guest appearances, the team bring you the latest on the Premier League and the EFL, as well as a front-row seat to international tournaments including the Champions League, European Championships and World Cups.We know football isn't life and death. It's much more serious than that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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