Football Daily

This week, former Manchester City, QPR and Sunderland defender Nedum Onuoha submits three stories from his football career.
Did Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce really send England goalkeeper David James up front in a desperate attempt to qualify for Europe? Was Onuoha handed a tactical note by his manager that somehow only included ten players? Or did a Championship manager spend every matchday watching soap operas on his iPad instead of focusing on the game ahead?
Armed with photographs, football knowledge and plenty of confidence, Karel and Anita dissect every detail before Onuoha returns to reveal the truth.
Karel Prince: Lie Detector is presented by Karel Prince and Anita Abayomi and is a Sport Social Studios production for BBC Sounds.

Credits 
Series Producer: Matt Tasker 
Technical Producer: Tom Hinckley 
Executive Producer: Jim Salveson 
Photography: Tom Barker 
Artwork: James Mobbs 
Original Theme Music: WIZZFX 
Commissioning Executive for BBC: Stevie Middleton 
Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard

Arsenal seek to defend their Premier League title, but just how difficult will a title defence be? Former Arsenal right back Carl Jenkinson, The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and fan Clive Palmer join Aaron Paul to discuss the chances of a second Premier League trophy for Mikel Arteta. They reflect on a big statement in Sunday's Community Shield against Manchester City and debate Arsenal's midfield options - is Odegaard back to his best, will Bruno Guimaraes fit in alongside Declan Rice? They discuss more of the club's new summer signings, including where Christos Tzolis fits and could there be any more business? In the absence of injured William Saliba, will Jarell Quansah or Ezri Konsa be playing at the Emirates this season? BBC Sport's Alex Howell updates on the latest. Plus, sports psychologist Dan Abrahams discusses the challenges of defending a Premier League title.
Time Codes:
01:55 - Reflections on last season
07:30 - Community Shield Win
18:10 - Martin Odegaard
29:30 - Sports Psychologist Dan Abrahams on defending a Premier League title
37:20 - Mikel Arteta on this season
44:55 - Alex Howell on defence and covering William Saliba

After a long couple of seasons for Tottenham Hotspur, will Roberto De Zerbi's summer business be enough to turn the club around? Former Spurs winger Andros Townsend, former Spurs fullback Chris Hughton and fan Flav Bateman join Aaron Paul to discuss their chances ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season. They discuss the profile of the manager himself - does he have the character to change the club's fortunes? BBC Sport's tactics correspondent Umir Irfan discusses his style. They review the summer business and how new signings Sandro Tonali and Matheus Fernandes will fit in, while football finance expert Kieran Maguire explains the state of the club's spending this summer. And finally, after being so injury hit last season, will the lack of European football benefit the club this season as Roberto De Zerbi seeks to turn things around?
Time Codes:
00:55 - Initial Thoughts
07:25 - Identity Roberto De Zerbi has given Spurs
17:20 - De Zerbi's tactical approach
23:20 - Summer window
31:25 - Football Finance Expert Kieran Maguire on Tottenham's finances
39:40 - Injuries and forward options

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters speaks to BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan ahead of the 2026/27 season getting underway.
They discuss the fall out from Gianni Infantino’s bid to sell off a stake in the World Cup to private investors, the wait for a ruling on Manchester City's 115 charges, and Chelsea’s fine for financial rule breaches.
Plus, is the league heading into a new era with nine managerial changes heading into the new season?
01:26 – a new era for the Premier League?
04:00 – The Fifa crisis fall out
06:47 – Kevin Lamour’s Fifa exit
10:50 – Potential World Cup expansion
12:42 – Manchester City’s charges
13:53 – Chelsea’ fine for financial rule breaches
16:02 – Squad cost ratio spending controls

Joe Hart, Chris Sutton and Adam Crafton are with Mark Chapman to look ahead to the Premier League season, can they cover all 20 clubs in this episode of the Monday Night Club? That depends on whether you count Chris Sutton’s predicted Premier League table.
They reflect on Manchester City’s performance in their Community Shield defeat to Arsenal, what it takes to defend a Premier League title, and whether Xabi Alonso can repeat Antonio Conte’s feat of taking Chelsea from a club that finished tenth to title winners in the following season.
Plus, Hull City assistant head coach Dean Holden discusses their preparations for a return to the top flight.
01:39 – Takeaways from Manchester City’s Community Shield defeat
17:28 – What is so difficult about defending a Premier League title?
21:47 – Can Chelsea challenge for the title?
32:00 – Hull City assistant Dean Holden
38:50 – Coventry and Ipswich’s survival hopes
43:03 – Will Aston Villa start the season with two ‘starting’ goalkeepers?
45:13 – Which club has the most potential to under deliver this season?