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Shocked Arsenal head to Anfield as Carrick’s United go to Chelsea
29 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
The top four all face each other in a mouthwatering Matchday 9 in the Premier League. Lees meer
Jimbo, Tom Williams, Liam Twomey and a debuting Jay Bothroyd are in the studio to comb through all the action.
Champions Arsenal go to Liverpool in Sunday’s only fixture. The Gunners were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by League Two Fleetwood on Tuesday with Max Dowman sent off. But did the 16-year-old prodigy do the right thing?
Michael Carrick is surprisingly still the manager of Manchester United. They travel to Stamford Bridge where Xabi Alonso has more questions to answer after Chelsea’s League Cup exit at Anfield.
Man City come from behind twice to edge past Brighton via a shootout. Those two teams will do it all again on Saturday. Can the Seagulls claim their first ever win at City?
Plus we show some love for Bournemouth who make it 5 wins in a row. And Nicolas Jackson. Was he done dirty by Chelsea?
Producers: Charlie Jones and Benji Brooks
RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 Jimbo and Jay reunited
05:30 Fleetwood knock out Arsenal
13:06 Liverpool knock out Chelsea
23:14 Man City knock out Brighton
26:56 Elsewhere in the Carabao Cup
32:22 Serie A and Romario
36:24 Liverpool v Arsenal preview
39:38 Chelsea v Man Utd preview
49:07 The rest of the Premier League weekend
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Kane wins the Ballon d’Or! And Real win El Clasico!
27 oktober 2026 · 55 min
It’s a Ballon d’Or special edition of the Totally European Show, with Seb Stafford-Bloor, Tom Williams and Pol Ballus all joining James Richardson live to discuss King Harry taking football's biggest individual crown. Lees meer
On the pitch, Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid become the first team to beat Barcelona in La Liga this season, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice in a 2-1 win. That leaves Atletico Madrid just two points off the leaders.
In Germany, Bayern win 3-1 at Freiburg without Vincent Kompany on the touchline as he recovers in hospital after collapsing during training. Niclas Fullkrug can’t stop scoring for Werder Bremen, while in Italy there are still four teams unbeaten after eight games for the first time ever.
And in Ligue 1, protests in Paris affect PSG’s top of the table clash with Lyon.
Producer: Xavi Bird
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Could it be curtains for Carrick as Man United get battered by Bournemouth?
25 oktober 2026 · 52 min
Old Trafford chants his name but it could be farewell to Michael Carrick at Man United? Lees meer
Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Matt Davies-Adams are in the studio to review all the action from Matchday 8.
The Cherries run out 3-0 winners as United’s winless run extends to 8 matches. All that with Bruno Fernandes an unused sub.
Brighton hit the skids after an Araujo-powered Liverpool reign supreme at Anfield.
Spurs win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday - a once in a generation event - as Cole Palmer also sees red. Was this the day things finally clicked for De Zerbi at Tottenham?
And Arsenal go level at the top as Man City suffer their first defeat of the season. It’s at Aston Villa who are in red-hot form. As is Nicolas Jackson.
Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos
RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 Who won the weekend?
03:24 Results
04:42 Man United 0-3 Bournemouth
17:04 Liverpool 2-0 Brighton
22:08 Crystal Palace 0-2 Newcastle
25:09 Hull 1-1 Brentford and Sunderland 0-0 Leeds
29:18 Aston Villa 2-1 Man City
34:06 Arsenal 2-0 Everton
40:15 Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham
47:42 Coventry 0-1 Fulham
49:06 Ipswich 1-1 Nottingham Forest
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Man United crushed in Como. And is Kane England’s best ever?
22 oktober 2026 · 58 min
Another enthralling night of Champions League action and a big Premier League weekend to come. Lees meer
Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Benji Lanyado into the studio break it all down.
The nadir of Michael Carrick’s reign at Manchester United comes in Como. A chastening 4-1 defeat with skipper Bruno Fernandes seeming to question the coach’s tactics. Is there any way back for Carrick at Old Trafford?
Two of the favourites battle it out as Bayern and Arsenal contest a 2-2 draw. On a night where Ballon d’Or favourite Harry Kane showed he could do absolutely everything.
Villa make it 3 wins out of 3 in the Champions League. Next up for them, leaders Man City at Villa Park this Saturday, a fixture that the hosts usually win…
Tottenham are forced to confront their terrible record at Stamford Bridge and it’s the same story for Everton at Arsenal.
Plus what happened to home advantage and what will become of the nepo babies at Premier League clubs?
Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos
RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 PHP
02:34 Champions League results
06:30 Bayern 2-2 Arsenal
16:05 Como 4-1 Man United
27:07 The rest of the Champions League midweek
35:56 How are West Ham doing?
37:26 Premier League fixtures
39:18 Liverpool v Brighton preview
41:37 Chelsea v Spurs preview + what happened to home advantage?
47:00 The tube map of hatred
48:55 The rest of the Premier League weekend
53:22 Nepo babies at Premier League clubs
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PSG put four past Barca as Rio inspires Liverpool comeback
21 oktober 2026 · 44 min
Désiré Doué and Lucas Hernández shine as PSG beat Barca 4-2, thanks to a 14 minute flurry of goals in the Parc des Princes. Lees meer
Jimbo is joined by Juliens Laurens, Duncan Alexander and Colin Millar to discuss Tuesday night's Champions League action.
Liverpool overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield, thanks to two Mac Allister goals and two assists from player of the match, Rio Ngumoha.
City appeared unfazed by their off field predicament or the lack of Erling Haaland, as they breezed past AEK Athens 5-1 in Manchester.
Plus a better night for the Italian sides, the rest of Tuesday night's action and Spurs finally get a league win.
Produced by Jesse Howard, Jake Liascos & Charlie Jones.
•Part 1a - Tuesday’s night’s Champions League buffet (00.40)
•Part 1b - The results (03.00)
•Part 2a - PSG 4-2 Barca (04.35)
•Part 2b - Liverpool 4-3 Villarreal (14.47)
•Part 2c - Man City 5-1 AEK Athens (21.15)
•Part 3a - Ten Hag’s interview and Cristano’s fine (26.40)
•Part 3b - Napoli 4-3 Bodo (28.20)
•Part 3b - Sabah FK 1-2 Dortmund (31.40)
•Part 3c - The rest of Tuesday night’s action (35.15)
•Part 4a - Spurs 3-1 Coventry (38.15)
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Bayern v Arsenal & PSG v Barca headline Champions League week
20 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
It’s another Euro Show and there are more blockbuster Champions League fixtures to look ahead to. Lees meer
Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Pol Ballus and Seb Stafford-Bloor as Barcelona travel to PSG and Bayern host Arsenal in Matchweek 3. Are they the four best teams in the competition?
Barcelona have won 11 games in a row in all competition, with Lamine Yamal scoring another outrageous strike against Real Betis. There’s no Vinicius Jr for Real Madrid, but they still beat Sevilla 4-1. Why have Los Blancos released a statement attacking La Liga President Javier Tebas though?
Bayern are back on top in Germany after a thumping 6-1 win over RB Leipzig. Harry Kane loves scoring against Arsenal, but he’ll have to do so without the help of suspended Michael Olise this time.
In France, there’s a five way split at the summit after Monaco lose at Lorient. Are PSG starting to look inevitable?
And in Italy, Lazio have made their best start to a Serie A season ever. Is it time to take Gennaro Gattuso’s side seriously and what does that 3-0 defeat of Juventus mean for Luciano Spalletti?
Producer: Xavi Bird
TIME CODES:
4:00 - Moments of the week
12:30 - Champions League Fixtures
13:30 - PSG v Barcelona
21:00 - Napoli v Bodo/Glimt
24:30 - Bayern v Arsenal
27:30 - Como v Man Utd
31:30 - La Liga
44:30 - Bundesliga
49:00 - Ligue 1
51:30 - Serie A
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Arsenal strike late at Forest…and are Brighton in the title race?
18 oktober 2026 · 57 min
Jimbo has Daniel Storey, JJ Bull and Tim Spiers for company after Matchday 7 of the Premier League. Lees meer
Champions Arsenal were made to wait at the City Ground but Noni Madueke’s late strike took the 3 points home for the Gunners as Forest continue to struggle in front of goal.
Man United were ahead at Elland Road but get pegged back. It’s now just 2 wins from 10 matches in all competitions for Michael Carrick’s side.
Brighton make it six wins in a row as they blow Crystal Palace away. Diego Gomez scores from the halfway line. Do the Seagulls have what it takes to go all the way?!
Man City make it 7 wins out of 7 under Enzo Maresca as we continue to ponder what that’s worth.
There are big wins for Chelsea, Liverpool and Villa on the road.
Plus Fulham and Bournemouth get their first league wins under their new managers.
Producers: Xavi Bird, Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos
RUNNING ORDER:
03:00 The results
04:55 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Arsenal
10:37 Brighton 5-0 Crystal Palace
22:32 Leeds 1-1 Man United
25:26 Bournemouth 2-0 Sunderland
29:40 Leicester, Lamine and Goldie Lookin' Chain
34:38 Man City 3-2 Ipswich
39:27 Everton 0-2 Chelsea
45:28 Brentford 1-2 Liverpool
49:50 Newcastle 0-1 Aston Villa
55:02 Fulham 1-0 Hull
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PSG outclass Man City ahead of big Premier League weekend
15 oktober 2026 · 43 min
After a record-breaking night in the Champions League, Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Julien Laurens pore through all the goals and drama. Lees meer
The champions of Europe looked exactly that in the first half of the Etihad, racing into a 3-0 lead. Can anyone stop Luis Enrique’s side? And did Enzo Maresca get it wrong with his team selection?
There are six goal hauls for Liverpool at LASK, where Bradley Barcola bags a hat-trick. And for Villa against Fenerbahce. Luis Miguel Echegaray drops in to discuss their biggest ever win under Emery.
And Jose Mourinho returns to Rome with Real Madrid and takes all three points, despite being 3-1 down after 84 minutes.
The Premier League brings intrigue this weekend with a must-win for Fulham, an unhappy hunting ground for Arsenal and a crunch clash between Leeds and Man United. How will the off-field storm surrounding the club affect Michael Carrick and his players?
Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos
RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 The most goal-filled Champions League week ever
05:58 Man City 2-4 PSG
11:00 Aston Villa 6-0 Fenerbahce with Luis Miguel Echegaray
16:42 LASK 3-6 Liverpool
19:58 Roma 3-4 Real Madrid
24:27 Elsewhere in the Champions League
28:44 The Premier League weekend
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Martinez unleashes on Man United board as Barca make it 10/10
14 oktober 2026 · 45 min
Lisandro Martinez didn't hold back in his post match interview after Man Utd's 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid, attacking the club's board and director of football. Lees meer
Jimbo is joined by Julien Laurens, Liam Twomey & Art De Roche to break down Tuesday night's Champions League action.
Arsenal left it late for the second time in a number of days, scoring three in six second half minutes to beat Lille 3-0. Viking provided the shock of the night, drawing 3-3 against Bayern, whilst Barca's attack was breathtaking in their 4-1 win over Galatasary.
Plus a bad night for the Italian sides, the rest of Tuesday night's action and a look back at Coventry's win over Newcastle on Monday.
Produced by Jesse Howard, Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos.
•Part 1a - Tuesday night’s highlights (00.40)
•Part 1b - The results (02.45)
•Part 1c - Atletico Madrid 2-0 Man Utd (04.15)
•Part 1d - Arsenal 3-0 Lille (13.07)
•Part 2a - Viking 3-3 Bayern (19.52)
•Part 2b - Galatasaray 1-4 Barca (25.00)
•Part 2c - Inter 3-4 Brugge (28.40)
•Part 2d - Villarreal 3-1 Napoli (31.30)
•Part 2e - The rest of Tuesday night’s action (33.55)
•Part 3a - Coventry 4-1 Newcastle (37.55)
•Part 3b - Which PL manager is most in danger? (41.30)
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Vini's remarkable red + Man City welcome champions PSG
13 oktober 2026 · 1 uur
The Euro Show is back after an international hiatus and there’s plenty to discuss with the return of the Champions League and yet more headline making for Vinicius Jr. Lees meer
Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Seb Stafford-Bloor and a special cameo appearance from Pol Ballus ahead of some blockbuster Champions League clashes. It’s all eyes on the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City host holders PSG. What’s been the reaction to City’s charges across the rest of Europe?
Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid go to his former club Roma with both teams having had star attackers sent off over the weekend: Donyell Malen seeing red at Como, while Vinicius Jr is dismissed for pulling Villarreal midfielder Nathan Saliba’s hair.
Julian Alvarez has parted company with his long-term agent. What might that mean for Manchester United’s chances against Atletico Madrid?
Plus, Bayern Munich concede the fastest goal in Bundesliga history in a 2-2 draw with Augsburg, as Freiburg go top of the table.
Producer: Xavi Bird
TIME CODES:
6:30 - Moments of the week
13:50 - Champions League Preview
23:20 - La Liga with Pol Ballus
35:30 - Serie A with James Horncastle
43:45 - Ligue 1 with Tom Williams
46:45 - Bundesliga with Seb Stafford-Bloor
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Liverpool 0-3 Man City - what does it mean?
12 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
The most anticipated Premier League game for many years is won by Enzo Maresca’s men in controversial circumstances. Jimbo, Tom Williams, Adrian Clarke and Colin Millar try to make sense of it all. Lees meer
City make it six wins out of six against 10-man Liverpool at Anfield, the first loss for Andoni Iraola. What to make of this supreme start to the season when sanctions still hang in the air?
Across Manchester, United fail to beat 10-man Spurs, who move off the bottom of the table. Michael Carrick overseeing United’s worst start to a season in 40 years.
Champions Arsenal have to come from behind to beat Leeds while Chelsea continue to start incredibly fast with a 5-1 thrashing of Bournemouth.
Elsewhere, it’s an unhappy return to Selhurst Park for Oliver Glasner, Brighton stay 3rd and Fulham stay winless after a late show from the Tractor Boys at Portman Road.
Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos
RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 How do we all feel?
04:47 Matchday 6 results
06:09 Liverpool 0-3 Man City
19:54 Hull 2-2 Everton
22:17 Crystal Palace 3-1 Nottingham Forest
27:15 Strange goings on in Europe
30:55 Man United 1-1 Tottenham
39:07 Chelsea 5-1 Bournemouth
44:18 Arsenal 2-1 Leeds
49:31 Sunderland 0-3 Brighton
53:38 Aston Villa 2-2 Brentford
55:10 Ipswich 2-1 Fulham
57:18 More Hull Everton!
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Can Man City handle the fury at Anfield as the Premier League returns?
8 oktober 2026 · 47 min
Will the English top flight ever be the same again? Jimbo, Julien Laurens, Duncan Alexander and Si Hughes have lots to ponder. Lees meer
After being ruled to have violated the Premier League’s financial rules for almost a decade, Man City travel to Liverpool on Sunday with the eyes of the world on them. Can Maresca’s men make it six wins out of six against a Liverpool side yet to lose under Iraola?
Spurs are winless and bottom of the table. But could their luck turn against similarly under pressure Man United at Old Trafford?
Champions Arsenal have had three weeks to stew over the 3-0 thrashing by Brighton, as they welcome unbeaten Leeds to the Emirates.
Elsewhere, Glasner goes back to Selhurst Park. And could the Seagulls be champions?
Plus it’s so long Lionel Messi and an almighty Ronaldo ramble as we wrap up the international break.
Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos
RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 The Premier League is back - will it ever be the same?
03:13 Ronaldo releases statement
05:29 England 3-0 Czech Republic
10:04 France and Italy riding high
12:47 Elsewhere in the Nations League
15:40 Messi’s bye-bye in Buenos Aires
17:31 Liverpool v Man City preview
32:00 Man United v Spurs
35:36 Arsenal v Leeds
37:43 The rest of the Premier League weekend
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Totally Extra: Let's talk about Becks
6 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 8 min
Jimbo is joined by Ian Irving, Michael Cox and Duncan Alexander to celebrate David Beckham, 25 years on from his iconic free kick against Greece. Lees meer
From East London to global superstardom, he lit up English football with his magical right foot and the red carpets with his good looks.
Not the fastest or the biggest as a kid, he famously practiced relentlessly and was taken under the wing of Alex Ferguson who turned him into one of the Premier League greats, winning 6 Premier League titles and shining as Man Utd won the treble in 99.
A talismanic England captain, he wore his heart on his sleeve and perenially found himself on the front and back pages in a tabloid time.
But having become one of the world's most famous people, do we forget just how good he was?
Produced by Jesse Howard and Charlie Jones.
•Part 1a - What made Beckham special? (00.40)
•Part 1b - The Totally Extra Almanac (08.45)
•Part 2a - Totally Beckstra (11.35)
•Part 2a - A career of two halves? (16.10)
•Part 3a - The red card at France 98’ (19.35)
•Part 3b - The treble season that followed (25.30)
•Part 4a - The ultimate performance vs Greece (36.10)
•Part 4c - The infamous metatarsal (48.55)
•Part 4d - Fame and the end at Man Utd (51.30)
•Part 5a - The Galactico era (53.30)
•Part 5b - The American dream (56.10)
•Part 5c - Defining Beckham (01.04.20)
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England cruise past Croatia 7-0!
3 oktober 2026 · 46 min
Thomas Tuchel’s side are relentless in Rijeka to make it back-to-back wins in the Nations League. Lees meer
Jimbo, Julien Laurens and Adrian Clarke go live after England inflict Croatia’s biggest ever defeat.
Kane, Bellingham, Gordon and Saka are on song as England race into a 4-0 half-time lead. Were they brilliant or were Slaven Bilic’s team awful? And how many nations have a better front four in world football?
Elsewhere Italy continue their resurgence by denying Zinedine Zidane a win in his first home match as France manager.
Plus Portugal aren’t missing Cristiano, Wales and Northern Ireland win, and Troy Parrott does Troy Parrott things.
Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos
RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 Croatia 0-7 England
18:23 Should PSG be worried?
21:25 Northern Ireland win again and Troy Parrott's magic
24:45 Portugal aren't missing Cristiano
28:23 Wales 2-1 Norway
30:27 Greece 2-2 Netherlands - next up Klopp's Germany
33:29 France 1-1 Italy
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What next for Man City? What next for Ronaldo?
1 oktober 2026 · 56 min
It’s been a week unlike any other with Man City ruled to have sham commercial contracts that aided their ascension to the top of English football. Lees meer
Jimbo is joined by Tom Williams, Tim Spiers, Liam Twomey and Matt Slater to delve deeper.
The Premier League pulled no punches in their official statement of what’s been happening at Manchester City in the last decade. What are the next steps for them, for the owners and for other clubs in the Premier League?
England are on their way to Croatia after two wins out of two in the Nations League. A fixture that brings back fond memories of their World Cup opener in Dallas.
Cristiano Ronaldo is on his way home after leaving the Portugal camp following Jorge Jesus’s decision not to use him against Norway. Could this be the end of CR7’s international career?
Plus France take on in-form Italy in Zidane’s first home game in charge.
Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos
RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 More Manchester City with Matt Slater
27:23 England head to Croatia after Czechia victory
35:52 Spain as great as the great Spain team?
38:55 Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp
45:02 Bernardo beef with Odegaard
47:58 Wales, Greece and more
50:17 France v Italy preview
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Totally Extra: Absolutely Fabregas
29 september 2026 · 1 uur 8 min
Jimbo is joined by Liam Twomey, Michael Cox and Adrian Clarke to celebrate Cesc Fabregas. Lees meer
Born and raised in Catalonia, he came through the famous La Masia, but at just 16 decided to head to Arsene Wenger's Arsenal.
It wasn't long before he was in the first team, eventually replacing the great Patrick Vieira and becoming the complete midfielder.
Was it a case of right player wrong time for Cesc though? He narrowly missed both Arsenal and Barcelona's peak years, before eventually finding sustained sucess at Chelsea.
And having been famous for his vision and assists, what next for his promising coaching career?
Plus a Cesc themed quiz question.
Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.
•Part 1a - Fabregas - What made him special? (00.40)
•Part 1b - Producer Charlie’s Fabregas themed quiz question (03.35)
•Part 1c - The Totally Extra Almanac (04.42)
•Part 2a - Cesc, the assist king (11.00)
•Part 2b - Leaving La Masia at 16 (22.30)
•Part 2c - Struggles to win with Arsenal (26.50)
•Part 2d - The forced move to Barca (29.30)
•Part 3a - Cesc’s Spain career (32.25)
•Part 3b - His move back to Barca (36.35)
•Part 4a - The Chelsea years (42.10)
•Part 4b - Mourinho’s missing piece (44.30)
•Part 4c - The Conte years (50.00)
•Part 4d - An early end to his peak? (53.20)
•Part 5a - Como and becoming a coach (56.20)
•Part 5b - The answer to the quiz question (01.06.10)
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England 2-3 Spain, plus Man City found guilty of 114 charges
27 september 2026 · 56 min
Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Julien Laurens are live after an enthralling encounter between England and Spain. Lees meer
Thomas Tuchel’s side had the chance to go 3-1 up from the penalty spot, but it’s the world champions who extend their record unbeaten run to 39 matches.
Friday brought the huge news that Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations. What does this mean for the past and present of our league?
Elsewhere internationally, it’s a winning start for Zidane at France but he loses Kylian Mbappe to injury.
Plus misery for Mancini on his return to the Azzurri. And Bowie and Ure fail to produce a hit for Scotland.
Producers: Charlie Jones
RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 What a weekend
03:52 Results
05:19 England 2-3 Spain
23:11 Man City found guilty of breaching Premier League's financial regulations
43:59 Zidane gets off to winning start
46:00 Italy 0-2 Belgium
47:52 Netherlands 1-1 Germany
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Totally Extra: Zinedine Zidane - is he all that?
26 september 2026 · 1 uur 9 min
Jimbo is joined by Julien Laurens, Tom Williams and Michael Cox to celebrate Zinedine Zidane ahead of his first match as France manager. Lees meer
From the banlieue of Marseille to world champion, Zizou won it all as player and a manager and yet managed to remain enigmatic and mysterious.
Famed for his languid style and otherworldly first touch, he won league titles with Juventus and Real Madrid and helped France to win the World Cup and the Euros back to back.
But was he consistent enough to be considered one of the all time greats? And as one of you asked 'was he all that'?
Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.
•Part 1a - Zizou - is he all that? (00.40)
•Part 1b - What made him special? (03.00)
•Part 1c - The forgotten striker? (05.20)
•Part 1d - The Totally Extra Almanac (07.35)
•Part 2a - Totally Extra - Zinedine Zidane (10.35)
•Part 2b - His beginnings in Marseille (11.35)
•Part 2c - Nearly signing for Blackburn (15.40)
•Part 2d - The Juve years (16.45)
•Part 3 - France 98’ (21.25)
•Part 4a - Euro 2000, the best France team ever? (35.25)
•Part 4b - Did Zidane frustrate strikers? (39.40)
•Part 4c - The Madrid years (46.45)
•Part 4d - Bowing out with a butt (51.30)
•Part 5 - Zidane the manager (59.10)
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Do England have it in them to beat Spain at Wembley?
24 september 2026 · 51 min
It’s the return of the Nations League and the debut for lots of big name managers in international dugouts. Lees meer
Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Tom Williams are in the studio with their eye across all the global action.
England host Spain at Wembley on Saturday in a fixture that could have been the World Cup final. How will Thomas Tuchel react to that Argentina failure? Do England have it in them to get the level of La Roja?
Elsewhere it’s Xavi v Klopp as Netherlands take on Germany. Zinedine Zidane makes his bow as France manager, Mancini is back with the Azzurri and WTF is Pocognoli doing at Scotland?
The microscope is on Ancelotti and Brazil as the Seleçao travel to Australia and India.
And Felipe Cardenas joins us to discuss the USA’s 16-year-old wonderkid - and future Man City player - Cavan Sullivan.
Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos
RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 Jack's back from Mexico
08:23 England v Spain preview
15:57 Xavi and Klopp in international dug-outs
20:29 Jesus and Bellamy go head to head
24:47 Turkey v France and Italy v Belgium
27:55 Pocognoli takes charge of Scotland
31:52 Felipe Cardenas on USA's next cycle
39:15 Brazil go to Australia and India
46:14 What's happened to Kendry Paez?
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Mourinho fury as Real lose Madrid derby while Kane breaks more records
22 september 2026 · 1 uur 10 min
It’s the last Euro pod before the international break and it’s been a bumper weekend of action on the Continent. Lees meer
Pol Ballus joins Jimbo, James Horncastle, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Tom Williams as Jose Mourinho loses a league game against Atletico Madrid for the first time ever. The Real boss left fuming after Dean Huijsen was sent off early in the second half. Their defeat leaves free-scoring Barcelona six points clear, after they beat Sevilla 3-1 thanks to another Raphinha hattrick.
Meanwhile, Harry Kane has become the fastest player ever to score 100 Bundesliga goals as Bayern Munich thrash Union Berlin 7-0. Kane’s record comes after just 98 games. Dortmund are top of the pile though after a 1-0 win at Stuttgart continues their 100% start.
In Italy, it’s honours even between the top two as Inter come back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Roma. Lazio are level on points with both of them now after a 2-0 win over Venezia.
And in France, PSG beat ten-man Marseille 2-1 to secure back to back wins for the first time this season, leaving Marseille second from bottom after their worst start to a season in 15 years.
Producer: Xavi Bird
TIME CODES:
4:00 - Moments of the week
17:15 - Spain with Pol
32:00 - Bundesliga with Seb
43:10 - Turkey, Netherlands and Portugal round up
46:00 - Italy with James Horncastle
57:15 - France with Tom
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Brighton batter Arsenal while Spurs go bottom of the table
21 september 2026 · 54 min
The Premier League signs off for three weeks with an epic Matchday 5. Lees meer
Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Matt Davies-Adams and Colin Millar are in the studio reacting to all the drama.
Champions Arsenal get demolished 3-0 by Brighton at the Amex. The Seagulls are the top scorers in the division. We try and explain how Hurzeler’s side do it.
Their North London neighbours Tottenham finally found the back off the net. But only after they went 3-0 down at home to Villa. Is another relegation battle on the horizon for Spurs?
Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea are also taken apart 3-0 by Brentford on Friday night. But Andoni Iraola remains unbeaten as Liverpool manager after a 1-0 victory at his old club Bournemouth.
Fulham almost claim their first win under Alvaro Arbeloa before a late equaliser from Matheus Cunha for Manchester United.
Plus Celtic lose for the third time in a week and Coventry grab their first win in the Premier League in 25 years.
Producers: Charlie Jones and Thomas Ryan
RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 How soon is Howe?
05:17 MD5 results
06:48 Fulham 1-1 Man United
14:57 Man City 5-3 Sunderland
18:45 The rest of Sunday's football
24:47 Brighton 3-0 Arsenal
32:20 Brentford 3-0 Chelsea
36:38 Tottenham 2-3 Aston Villa
45:20 The Black Country derby
46:53 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Coventry
51:28 Everton 1-0 Ipswich + Newcastle 2-1 Hull
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Totally Extra: The very talented Mr Rijkaard
19 september 2026 · 55 min
Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Michael Cox and special guest Simon Kuper to celebrate Frank Rijkaard. Lees meer
Technically gifted, Rijkaard could play anywhere on the pitch and was the gel in two of the greatest ever club sides at Milan and Ajax, winning 7 league titles and 3 Champions Leagues.
He helped the Netherlands to win Euro 88 alongside Van Basten and Gullit, but despite being a quiet understated man, is ironically best known for spitting in Rudi Voller's mullet at Italia 90.
As a manager he combined his Dutch 'Total Football' roots with some steely defensiveness picked up in Italy and helped return Barcelona back to their former glory.
But since managing in Saudi back in 2013 he's barely been seen, so what happened to Frank Rijkaard?
Plus Duncan's Dutch quiz question.
Produced by Charlie Jones, Xavi Bird and Jesse Howard.
•Part 1a - Rijkaard, a world class all-rounder (00.40)
•Part 1b - Duncan’s Dutch quiz question (06.30)
•Part 1c - The Totally Extra Almanac (07.40)
•Part 2a - Rijkaard’s extraordinary career (11.15)
•Part 2b - Playing with and being managed by Cruyff (14.00)
•Part 2c - His favourite position (16.20)
•Part 2d - Netherlands’ 88 Euros title (17.15)
•Part 3a - His time in Milan (21.30)
•Part 3b - The return to Ajax (26.30)
•Part 4a - Rijkaard’s managerial career (33.40)
•Part 4b - His time at Barca (39.00)
•Part 4c - Teaching Messi to pass (48.20)
•Part 4d - The answer to Duncan’s quiz question - (51.00)
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Pressure mounting on Man United + Spurs this weekend?
17 september 2026 · 49 min
After a pair of cup exits, what awaits for Carrick, De Zerbi and others ahead of Matchday 5 in the Premier League? Lees meer
Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Dan Kilpatrick and Benji Lanyado in the studio.
It’s 3 defeats from 6 for Man United as they throw away a 2-0 lead at Old Trafford to lose - the first time that’s happened in 50 years. Free-scoring Brighton are the team to progress in the Carabao Cup. And they host champions Arsenal on Saturday.
Spurs score but are eliminated at Anfield after a Szoboszlai screamer. They welcome Aston Villa to North London with the two teams having scored just one league goal between them. How long before either manager walks out the door?
Sunderland are victorious in their first European game in 53 years, ahead of a trip to the Etihad on Sunday. And Yorkshire sit 3rd and 4th in the Premier League!
We review the VAR audio from the Manchester derby, and Burnham and Carney at the Hill Dickinson.
Plus Man City’s class of 2022 and which footballers have degrees?
Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos
RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 West Ham and Spurs - sliding doors
04:13 Midweek results
05:49 Man United 2-3 Brighton
13:50 Old Trafford VAR audio released
15:55 JJ Gabriel wants out of Man Utd
17:43 Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham and Spurs v Villa preview
28:45 The Max Dowman show at Ipswich
30:10 Burnham and Carney at Everton-Wolves
31:39 Barca hit seven
35:16 Man City's class of 2022 and Sunderland's return to Europe
39:22 Yorkshire flying high
43:45 The rest of the Premier League weekend
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Yamal stars for Barca + who’s going to win the Europa League?
15 september 2026 · 1 uur 8 min
Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Pol Ballus and Seb Stafford-Bloor after another busy weekend of football on the Continent. There’s late disaster in Serie A for Juventus as their own loanee Vasilije Adžić scores a stoppage time winner against them for Sassuolo. Lees meer
But the good news for the Old Lady is that they’re joint favourites to win the Europa League this season, along with AC Milan who are still unbeaten under Ruben Amorim. Will it be an Italian side who lifts the trophy, or might we see Bournemouth, Sunderland or Crystal Palace upsetting the odds?
Lamine Yamal keeps scoring for Barcelona, who’re averaging more than four goals a game at the top of La Liga: three points above Real Madrid who are back to winning ways under Jose Mourinho.
Elsewhere in Germany, Freiburg are top of the Bundesliga, despite Bayern beating new boys Elversberg on Sunday. And in France, PSG win for the first time domestically this season.
Producer: Xavi Bird
TIME CODES:
5:00 - Moments of the week
11:30 - Europa League Preview
22:00 - Bundesliga with Seb
32:00 - Barcelona & Xavi Espart with Pol
35:00 - Who’s going to win the Ballon d’Or?
42:30 - Juventus can’t score goals
57:00 - Ligue 1 with Tom
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Ten-man City win Manchester derby after controversial Haaland goal
14 september 2026 · 1 uur 4 min
It’s a big win for Enzo Maresca and for Man City’s title credentials as they come away from Old Trafford with all three points. Lees meer
Jimbo, Tom Williams, Colin Millar and Stuart James review a dramatic Matchday 4 in the Premier League.
Champions Arsenal come through a stern test at Sunderland but make it 4 wins out of 4 this season with Bruno Guimaraes scoring a fabulous first Gunners goal.
Hull City preserve their unbeaten start to this season with a stellar display at Chelsea, drawing 2-2.
Ipswich are also victorious at Crystal Palace but it’s not going so well for the other promoted side Coventry. No goals and no points after a 5-0 drubbing at home to Brighton.
Speaking of no goals, Tottenham draw 0-0 with Everton to make it four blanks at the start of the season for the first time in club history.
Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos
RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 Stuart James is watching every single PL game
05:03 Best Brazilians and the results
07:57 Man United 0-1 Man City
21:47 Coventry 0-5 Brighton
29:10 Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal
32:33 Chelsea 2-2 Hull
41:18 Goalless draws for Liverpool and Spurs
49:43 Aston Villa 1-2 Nottingham Forest
51:40 Crazy goings on in the Championship
54:36 The rest of the Premier League weekend
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Arsenal and Liverpool win in Europe as the Manchester derby awaits
10 september 2026 · 46 min
More big wins for the big guns in the Champions League on Wednesday. Lees meer
Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Adrian Clarke to reflect on the action and preview a big Premier League weekend.
Liverpool come from behind to see off Atletico at Anfield. Has Iraola restored the spirit amongst the Reds? And can Barcola play on the right?
Arsenal smash Napoli on xG but claim a narrow 1-0 win in Naples. Martin Odegaard with another 9/10 performance. Next up a trip to defensively solid Sunderland on Saturday.
Elsewhere PSG and Barcelona turn on the style, scoring 11 goals between them.
Sunday’s Manchester derby brings back happy memories for Michael Carrick. Are goals guaranteed at Old Trafford?
Can the impenetrable Hull withstand Chelsea’s rampant attack? Especially after a six goal second half for the Blues in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.
Can Spurs score a goal against Everton? Will Emery be undone by Glasner again?
Plus cats versus dogs and tackles versus true tackles.
Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos
RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 Andy Gray and cats v dogs
03:27 Moment of the night
05:32 Liverpool 2-1 Atletico
12:21 Napoli 0-1 Arsenal
20:10 Big wins for Barca and PSG
24:39 Looking ahead to the Premier League weekend
26:41 Man Utd v Man City preview
30:24 Chelsea face Hull (after winning 6-3!)
35:46 Spurs v Everton preview
38:39 The rest of the Premier League weekend
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Real Madrid pick Inter’s pockets + who will win the Ballon d’Or?
9 september 2026 · 48 min
Jimbo welcomes Julien Laurens, Duncan Alexander and Pol Ballús onto the pod after night 1 of the Champions League. Lees meer
Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid don't have much of the ball and are outshot by Inter but they get the 3 points. Is it enough to satisfy the fans at the Bernabeu?
The Ballon d’Or nominees are also announced. Could we have an English winner for the first time in 25 years?
The English are winners on the continent on Tuesday with Aston Villa getting their first goals of the season in Bruges and Erling Haaland making it 59 goals in 59 Champions League appearances in Porto.
It's a great night for Troy Parrott, a bad one for Ethan Mbappe, and Serhou Guirassy makes strange history.
Plus Carabao Cup and the first of the 92 to wield the axe.
Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos
RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 Moment of the night
05:51 Real Madrid 2-1 Inter + who will win the Ballon d'Or?
21:06 Club Brugge 2-3 Aston Villa
27:26 Porto 0-2 Man City
31:23 Lille 2-3 Real Betis
37:54 Dortmund 3-2 Villarreal
43:11 AEK Athens 1-0 LASK
43:57 Carabao Cup goings on
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Mourinho's Madrid beaten - and the Champions League returns!
8 september 2026 · 59 min
The Champions League is back and it’s time for a Euro Show preview. Lees meer
Pol Ballus is back on the pod alongside James Richardson, James Horncastle and Tom Williams as Real Madrid go into Matchweek 1 of the Champions League having lost for the first time since the return of Jose Mourinho. Troy Parrott scores the only goal for Real Betis to leave Barcelona three points clear at the top of La Liga.
Their Champions League opponents Inter Milan are one of three teams near the top of Serie A to profit from late goals at the weekend, but it’s not good news for Fabio Grosso who’s become the first manager casualty of the season: sacked after just three games in charge of Fiorentina.
PSG take on Yaya Toure’s Slovan Bratislava, who’ll hope to continue the Parisians’ domestic misery after Monaco win 2-1 at the Parc des Princes.
In Germany, Bayern Munich fail to score in a competitive game for the first time in 59 matches. And what’s going on with Julian Alvarez at Atletico Madrid? They’ve got a trip to Anfield next.
Producer: Xavi Bird
TIME CODES:
4:00 - Moments of the Week
12:00 - Champions League Matchweek 1 preview
31:00 - Serie A with James Horncastle
41:00 - Ligue 1 with Tom Williams
49:00 - Famous sons in Eredivisie
52:00 - La Liga with Pol Ballus
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Arsenal beat Chelsea to maintain perfect start as Maitland-Niles rescues Everton
7 september 2026 · 55 min
It’s a packed studio with Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Matt Davies-Adams in attendance after a stellar Sunday of action. Lees meer
Champions Arsenal went behind early to Morgan Rogers’ Chelsea but the Gunners battled back to make it 3 wins out of 3 in the Premier League this season, along with Manchester City.
Dramatic scenes at the Hill Dickinson, where after a week of fan unrest, a Deadline Day signing rescues a point for Everton. Ainsley Maitland-Niles firing a last-minute equaliser against Man United.
There are a record three teams that are yet to score a goal this season, namely Coventry, Spurs and Aston Villa who are held by unbeaten Hull. The Tigers the only team yet to concede.
Andoni Iraola earned his first win as Liverpool manager against Ipswich on Friday night. Alexander Isak in the goals again for the Reds.
And Crystal Palace get their first win under Pierre Sage at Craven Cottage but it’s three defeats out of three for new Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa.
Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos
RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 Who will move the furthest from their current position?
06:18 The weekend's results
07:22 Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea
14:54 Everton 2-2 Man United
20:00 Vardy to Burnley while Leicester lose 4-0 in League One
23:17 Man City 1-0 Coventry
26:38 Forest 0-0 Spurs
30:34 Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool
35:02 The return of the WSL
36:05 Fulham 2-3 Crystal Palace
39:45 Newcastle 2-2 Bournemouth
43:04 Hull 0-0 Aston Villa
48:02 Brighton 1-1 Leeds
49:23 Brentford 1-1 Sunderland
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Totally Extra: Andy Cole - the Premier League's most underrated goalscorer?
5 september 2026 · 1 uur 6 min
James and the panel open up the Totally Extra almanac on one of the Premier League's greatest goalscorers, Andy Cole. Lees meer
Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and special guest Andy Mitten, who brings some personal insight and some great stories, having just been on a talking tour of Ireland with the man himself.
A legend at Man Utd and Newcastle, only four players have scored more Premier League goals than his 187, but is he in some ways the forgotten striker?
Born in Nottinghamshire, his Jamaican born father was a coal miner who wanted Andy to play cricket. He got his break at Bristol City before Newcastle snapped him up, where he formed a deadly partnership with Peter Beardsley amid a record-breaking debut Premier League campaign.
Ferguson then signed him and he enjoyed a hugely succesful period at Man Utd alongside his striker partner Dwight Yorke. He scored great goals and important goals, helping Man Utd to win the treble in 99.
But is is he still underappreciated?
Plus, a strike duo quiz question from producer Charlie.
Produced by Charlie Jones, Xavi Bird and Jesse Howard.
•Part 1a - Andy’s trip around Ireland with Andrew Cole (00.40)
•Part 1b - Andrew Cole the man (04.00)
•Part 1c - The forgotten striker? (05.20)
•Part 1d - Producer Charlie’s strike duo quiz question (09.25)
•Part 1e - The Totally Extra Almanac (09.50)
•Part 2a - Cole’s road to success (13.55)
•Part 2b - Cole at the Toon (16.30)
•Part 2c - The move to Man Utd (19.30)
•Part 2d - A difficult start at Old Trafford (25.50)
•Part 3a - Yorke and Cole (35.10)
•Part 3b - The road to the 99 Champions League (40.00)
•Part 4a - After 99… (45.40)
•Part 4b - Cole’s post Man Utd career (47.30)
•Part 4c - Cole’s England career (50.30)
•Part 4d - The answer to the quiz question (01.00.00)
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Can Chelsea rock champions Arsenal? Plus Everton’s disastrous window
3 september 2026 · 53 min
The craziest transfer window ever has been shut - now it’s time for the football / podcasters to do the talking. Lees meer
Jimbo welcomes Natalie Gedra, Nick Miller and Julien Laurens into the studio ahead of a Premier League weekend headlined by Arsenal against Chelsea.
Arteta and Alonso have both managed two victories out of two in very different ways. Which will win out this Sunday? The control of the champions or the chaos of the Blues?
Everton host Man United and a mutinous home crowd after a disastrous Deadline Day that leaves them with only 18 outfield players. Could David Moyes walk away?
Man City broke records with their expenditure, bringing in Ndiaye and Fernandez on Deadline Day. Do they almost have too much talent for Maresca to handle?
Spurs reunite Mykhailo Mudryk with Roberto De Zerbi as they seek a first point or goal of the season away at Forest.
Plus Fofana, Fernandez-Pardo, food phobia and a Ballon d’Or winner playing in England.
Producer: Charlie Jones
Video Producer: Jake Liascos
RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 Hello!
01:48 Balogun, private jets and a crazy end to the transfer window
08:18 Ranking the transfers
11:39 Arsenal v Chelsea preview
16:30 Everton v Man United preview
21:22 Enzo Fernandez + Man City v Coventry preview
26:35 Ipswich v Liverpool preview
30:10 Mykhailo Mudryk +Nottingham Forest v Spurs preview
35:18 Newcastle v Bournemouth preview
39:25 The WSL returns
40:40 The rest of the Premier League weekend
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Kane on his game, Bellingham at his best
1 september 2026 · 1 uur 9 min
The Three Lions are roaring on the Continent, and the Euro team are here to talk about it. Lees meer
The Bundesliga is back and with it comes another potential record-breaking season for Harry Kane at Bayern Munich. The England captain has spoken to Seb Stafford-Bloor, who joins Jimbo, James Horncastle and Tom Williams. Can anyone stop Bayern from a 14th title in 15 seasons? And what’s going on with Elversberg? The Bundesliga debutants shock the nation by beating Bayer Leverkusen in Matchweek 1.
Jude Bellingham is doing Jude Bellingham things at Real Madrid, and PSG are making another stuttering start in France.
And in Italy, Juventus, Milan and Inter have all won both their opening games, but it’s Fiorentina’s worst ever start to a top-flight season.
Producer: Xavi Bird
TIME CODES:
15:00 – Bundesliga with Seb
37:00 – Serie A with James H
55:00 – Ligue 1 with Tom
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Fernandes on fire for United as Chelsea show title credentials?
31 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 8 min
It’s an LA reunion as Jimbo, Tom Williams, Tim Spiers and Felipe Cardenas react to Matchday 2 in the Premier League. Lees meer
Having lost at Hull, Man United went behind to Ipswich at Old Trafford. But then Bruno Fernandes got involved with the first hat-trick of this PL season. Did the Red Devils get lucky with their second goal though?
Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea look to be the most entertaining side in the division as they make it two wins out of two by beating Brighton 4-3. Could Palmer, Pedro and co lead a title charge for the Blues?
It’s been a record-breaking window but two defeats out of two for Spurs. They lose at home again to resurgent Newcastle. Roberto De Zerbi looks to be getting another new player in the form of Iliman Ndiaye.
Andoni Iraola is still awaiting his first Liverpool win but his side come from behind twice again to rescue a point against Forest.
And what’s going on at Everton? Ndiaye is out. Richarlison is in. Armstrong is out, then in. Will there be fan fury come Deadline Day?
Producer: Charlie Jones
Video Producer: Jake Liascos
RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 An LA reunion!
02:27 Transfer craziness
07:17 Matchday 2 results
08:51 Man United 5-2 Ipswich
18:48 Chelsea 4-3 Brighton
27:49 Leeds 1-1 Brentford
31:15 Sunderland 1-0 Fulham
33:33 Crystal Palace 1-4 Man City
40:01 Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle
49:23 Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest
01:01:20 Coventry 0-1 Hull
01:04:53 Bournemouth 1-1 Everton
01:07:06 Felipe looking forward to Villa v Arsenal
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Totally Extra: Germany 1-5 England
29 augustus 2026 · 54 min
Jimbo is joined by Rapha Honigstein, Duncan Alexander and Daniel Storey to look back at one of England's most memorable nights. Lees meer
It's been 25 years since that fateful night in Munich. A hat-trick from 21 year old Michael Owen, a belter from Gerrard and the cherry on top from Emile Heskey completed a famous night in England's history.
Perhaps Sven's finest hour but did this result actually kickstart 'das reboot' for Germany? And did it begin the period of England hype and English pressure?
Plus Duncan's England hat-trick themed quiz question.
Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.
Part 1a: England 5-1 Germany, 25 years on (00.40)
Part 1b: ‘Das reboot’ and German football in 2001 (05.00)
Part 1c: Duncan’s England hat-trick quiz question (10.35)
Part 1d: The Totally Extra Almanac (11.20)
Part 2a: How it looks 25 years on (16.10)
Part 2b: The England & Germany 11’s (19.30)
Part 3: Breakdown of the goals (27.50)
Part 4a: Your questions (37.25)
Part 4b: The reaction in Germany (38.05)
Part 4c: The beginning of the England expectation? (42.25)
Part 4d: What followed for Germany? (47.15)
Part 4e: The answer to Duncan’s quiz question (48.55)
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Can Villa do a Villa against Arsenal?
27 augustus 2026
After a stunning Matchday 1, will we see more shocks in the Premier League this weekend? Lees meer
Jimbo’s joined by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Liam Twomey in the studio ahead of Matchday 2.
Following that humbling at Brighton last weekend, and more players leaving and arriving, can Villa do what they normally do and bring their best when champions Arsenal turn up to Villa Park?
Liverpool welcome Forest to Anfield and also welcome Bradley Barcola to Anfield. Will he be worth the money and how does he fit into Andoni Iraola’s side?
Chelsea face Brighton after having an impressive week - beating Fulham with their fancy front three, possibly solving their keeper problem and managing to sell Liam Delap for big money to Forest.
Tottenham and Tonali take on Newcastle after more big business in the transfer market. Are Spurs spending too much without human handbrake Daniel Levy in the way?
We also discuss Liam’s stag trip to Elland Road, a humiliating night for Celtic and the statistical significance of Man United v Ipswich.
Producer: Charlie Jones
Video Producer: Jake Liascos
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Bellingham + Gordon on song in Spain amid Alvarez drama
25 augustus 2026 · 58 min
The Euro Show is back for the new season and there’s plenty to chat about on the Continent. Lees meer
Jimbo is joined by Tom Williams, James Horncastle and Pol Ballus as Julian Alvarez is booed by his own fans during Atletico’s opening home game of the season. Is he on his way out?
Barcelona are waiting and they look really good: a 5-0 win over Elche to start their campaign. Can anyone stop them from retaining their title? Jose Mourinho would love to – he’s back at Real Madrid after 13 years.
In Italy, there’s a Serie A debut for John Stones at defending champions Inter and a winning start for Ruben Amorim at Milan.
And in France, Ferran Torres comes to PSG’s rescue in the first weekend of Ligue 1. The Parisians coming back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Rennes. They’ve been slow starters before though!
Producer: Xavi Bird
RUNNING ORDER:
8:29 – La Liga with Pol
23:18 – Serie A with James H
44:30 – Ligue 1 with Tom
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Last-gasp Liverpool take a point, after shock defeats for Villa + Man Utd
23 augustus 2026
The Totally crew are live after the first Super Sunday of the new Premier League season. Lees meer
Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander and Colin Millar react to a stunning Matchday 1.
The Totally crew are live after the first Super Sunday of the new Premier League season.
Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander and Colin Millar react to a stunning Matchday 1.
After selling all their best players, Newcastle lead Liverpool twice before a stoppage time spot-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai.
After selling all their best players, Aston Villa find themselves 4-0 down after half an hour at Brighton. Have the club left Unai Emery too much to do?
Everyone’s favourites for relegation - Hull City - shock Man United with a thoroughly deserved 2-0 victory. How worried should Carrick and co be? And with Ipswich winning too, might pre-season pessimism about the promoted clubs be misplaced?
And after a record-breaking summer, it looked like the same old Spurs who were thrashed by brilliant Brentford on Saturday, with Roberto De Zerbi saying Tottenham aren’t a team yet.
Plus there are victories for last season’s top two as Arsenal cruise past Coventry and Man City stage a dramatic late comeback in Enzo Maresca’s first game in charge.
Producer: Charlie Jones
Video Producer: Jake Liascos
RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 What an opening weekend
04:34 The results
06:03 Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool
14:02 Brighton 4-0 Aston Villa
19:36 Man City 2-1 Bournemouth
22:13 Arsenal 3-0 Coventry
24:52 Hull City 2-0 Man United
33:11 Brentford 3-0 Spurs
44:38 Ipswich 2-1 Sunderland
47:57 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Leeds
48:28 Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace
53:20 Some EFL bangers
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Totally Extra: Franco Baresi - the best defender ever?
22 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
Totally Extra is back and Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle and Duncan Alexander to celebrate the life and career of the late great Franco Baresi. Lees meer
From humble beginnnings growing up on a farm to becoming Milan's player of the century and having his famous no 6 shirt retired. But is he the greatest ever defender?
A true one-club man and a key cog in the tactical development and success of Italian football under the likes of Nils Liedholm, Arrigo Sacchi & Fabio Capello.
After being sent away by Inter for being too small, he lifted six Serie A titles and three European Cups with The Rossoneri, but arguably his most famous game was one he lost, the 94 World Cup Final against Brazil.
Plus Duncan's Baresi themed quiz questions.
Produced by Jesse Howard, Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird.
•Part 1a: Baresi - the greatest ever defender? - 00.40
•Part 1b: Duncan’s quiz question(s) - 06.45
•Part 2a: Baresi’s beginnings - 09.50
•Part 2b: Nils Liedholm, Arrigo Sacchi, Catenaccio + the perfect libero, Baresi. 18.30
•Part 3a: What made him so special as a defender? 24.00
•Part 3b: Baresi’s long list of honours 32.00
•Part 4a: Some of your questions on Baresi 37.40
•Part 4b: Baresi’s World Cup final, USA 1994 38.50
•Part 4c: His final years and retirement 50.43
•Part 4d: The answer to Duncan’s quiz questions 59.20
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Premier League preview part 2: Who could surprise us?
20 augustus 2026 · 46 min
Who will make it into the European spots? And who's for the drop? Lees meer
Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Jay Harris and Daniel Storey to preview the 2026-27 Premier League season.
All change in the dugouts with 9 teams getting new managers this summer. How will Newcastle cope with the mass exodus? Can De Zerbi turn things around at Spurs with a pre-season and some new signings?
The three promoted sides are odds on to go down but can Gary O'Neil’s Ipswich, Frank Lampard's Coventry or Sergej Jakirovic's Hull buck the trend?
Plus the panellists' bottom 3 predictions.
Produced by Charlie Jones, Jesse Howard, Jake Liascos and Lucy Oliva.
00:00 Hello's
04:17 Opening weekend fixtures
05:33 Can De Zerbi turn things around at Spurs?
13:10 All change at Jaissle’s new-look Newcastle
18:26 How will Glasner fare at Forest?
22.30 Palace and Pierre Sage
23:34 Bournemouth in Europe under Marco Rose
28:00 How will the promoted sides fare?
36:28 Who else might get pulled into the relegation zone? And bottom 3 predictions
40:30 Best of the rest, Villa and Everton
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Premier League preview part 1: The title challengers
19 augustus 2026 · 46 min
The Premier League is back and so is Totally! Lees meer
Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Liam Twomey to ponder the title contenders for the 2026-27 season.
Can Arsenal do what they haven't done since 1935 and retain the title? And will they be easier on the eye?
With new managers at Chelsea, Man City and Liverpool, which one of them is best equipped to compete with the Gunners? Are Man Utd back? Could Villa rock the boat?
Plus the panel's predictions for the Premier League Top 4.
Produced by Charlie Jones, Jesse Howard, Lucy Oliva and Jake Liascos
RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 Welcome back to Blighty!
07:03 Can Arsenal win back to back Premier Leagues? And will they be more fun?
13:24 What to expect from Maresca’s City? / How will City do post Pep?
19:19 Can Iraola hit the ground running at Liverpool?
24:43 A change of plan at Chelsea under Xabi Alonso?
33:24 Are Man Utd back?
40:02 Top 4 predictions
40:35 Could Villa rock the boat?
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Spain break down Argentina to claim their second World Cup
20 juli 2026 · 51 min
The European champions have become the world champions. Spain overcome Argentina to claim the world title for the second time. Lees meer
Jimbo, Tom Williams and Tim Spiers are poolside in LA one last time, with Duncan Alexander and Pol Ballus for company.
An utterly dominant performance from La Roja cements Luis De La Fuente’s legacy. Can they be stopped? And will that be the end of Lionel Messi’s World Cup career?
Plus we look back at our big tournament takeaways from the last 6 weeks. The goals, the drama, the government interference, the altitude and the skunk.
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England beat France 6-4 to finish 3rd! Who will take home the World Cup?
19 juli 2026 · 42 min
It was an incredible 10-goal thriller in Miami as England secured their best ever World Cup finish on foreign soil. Lees meer
Jimbo, Tom Williams, Tim Spiers and Daniel Storey react to a scarcely believable 90 minutes and look ahead to the biggest game in football.
Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick as England take home the bronze medal. But does this performance only increase the anger over Thomas Tuchel’s decisions in the semi-final? And what next for France as they say au revoir to Didier Deschamps and bonjour to Zinedine Zidane?
Argentina look to defend their trophy as they face European champions Spain in the final on Sunday. Where will the game be won? Will it be Lionel Messi’s last match? Martin Mazur from El Grafico has more.
Plus Morgan Rogers is off to Chelsea for £117million?
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Argentina break England’s hearts and reach the World Cup final
16 juli 2026 · 41 min
The Three Lions were minutes away from just their second ever World Cup final - but Argentina always find a way. Lees meer
Jimbo, Tim Spiers and Tom Williams are live in LA, with Duncan Alexander in the UK, after an incredible late comeback from the holders.
1-0 down with 85 minutes played, goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez turn the game around and send Argentina through to the final against Spain on Sunday. Does Thomas Tuchel have big questions to answer about his defensive approach in the closing stages?
Plus we look ahead to the big one - the 3rd/4th place play-off.
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Are we set for another Spain v England final?
15 juli 2026 · 29 min
The European champions bid to become the world champions on Sunday as Spain sweep aside France in the first semi-final. Lees meer
Jimbo, Tom Williams and Tim Spiers are poolside in LA after a masterclass from La Roja.
France barely lay a glove on the Spanish as Didier Deschamps will bow out as Les Bleus manager on Saturday. Can anyone trouble Luis De La Fuente’s side?
Will we see another Spain v England final? Jack Pitt-Brooke is in Atlanta ahead of the second semi with Argentina. Can the Three Lions overcome Messi and co and reach their first World Cup final in 60 years?
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Bellingham inspires England to a semi-final with Argentina
12 juli 2026 · 50 min
The Three Lions are through to just their 4th World Cup semi-final after coming from behind to beat Norway. Lees meer
Jimbo is joined by Tim Spiers, Felipe Cardenas, Phil Hay and Michael Cox after extra-time in Miami.
It wasn’t pretty for England but for the second match in a row, a Jude Bellingham brace did the job as the Norwegians row home.
Where does Bellingham’s performance at this tournament rank in terms of all-time England performances? And do Thomas Tuchel’s team have what it takes to go all the way?
Up next in the semi-finals, it will be holders Argentina! They overcome Switzerland after extra-time and after a second yellow for simulation for Breel Embolo.
We cast an eye over the semi-final line-up which sees the top four ranked teams in the world go head to head. And England and Messi come face-to-face for the very first time!
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Spain set up France semi - can England join them in the last four?
11 juli 2026 · 43 min
More late drama from the sub Merino as Spain beat Belgium to tee up a clash with Les Bleus. Lees meer
Jimbo, Tom Williams, Felipe Cardenas and Michael Cox take in Day 29 at the World Cup and look ahead to a big Day 30.
The Red Devils put up a brave fight but an error from Lammens leads to victory for La Roja. Do Luis De La Fuente’s side have the tools to stop France? Again?
England face Norway in the quarter-finals. It’s Kane v Haaland. Rice v Odegaard. Everyone versus the lightning. Martin Sleipnes explains why the Norwegians have already won.
Argentina then take on Switzerland. They’ve been on the ropes in the knockouts. Can the Swiss knock them out?
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France ease past Morocco - is it certain to be Spain in the semis?
10 juli 2026 · 39 min
The French find a way yet again as their class tells in the first quarter-final of this World Cup. Lees meer
Jimbo, Tom Williams and Tim Spiers are baking in the LA sunshine on Day 28 of the tournament.
Kylian Mbappe misses a first-half penalty but then scores and assists as Les Bleus win 2-0 against the Atlas Lions. How do you stop them?
They will face the winners of Friday’s quarter-final between Spain and Belgium. Pol Ballus isn’t worried about the Red Devils. Axel Brisart thinks he should be. And are they the world’s favourite team now?
Plus are England in defensive crisis ahead of their clash with Norway?
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Argentina make historic comeback as the quarter-finals are set
8 juli 2026 · 47 min
The final day of the Last 16 brought yet more drama at the World Cup. Lees meer
Jimbo, Tom Williams and Felipe Cardenas are in LA taking in a 27th consecutive day of football.
Holders Argentina were on the verge of elimination by Egypt. 2-0 down with 10 minutes to play before Messi and co turned things around in normal time and completed possibly the game of the tournament.
Colombia v Switzerland wasn’t quite as good but it’s the Swiss who reach their first quarter-final since 1954 after winning via penalty shootout.
The last 8 kicks off on Thursday with France taking on Morocco. It’s a rematch of their semi-final in Qatar. Can the Atlas Lions exact revenge? Maher Mezahi has more.
And we take a look at the quarter-finals as a whole. Are we about to see a first-time winner?
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USA turned over by Belgium, as Spain end Ronaldo’s World Cup career
7 juli 2026 · 37 min
Day 26 saw European dominance in the last 16 continue at the World Cup. Lees meer
Jimbo is joined by Tom Williams and Felipe Cardenas in Los Angeles with three of the four quarter-finals now set in stone.
After all the controversy, the USA’s World Cup adventure ends at the hands of a resurgent Belgium.
They will take on Spain, who beat Portugal thanks to a last-gasp Mikel Merino goal. And so ends Roberto Martinez’s tenure as Portugal manager and Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career. How will we remember him?
24 hours on, Natalie Gedra is still trying to digest Brazil’s exit at the hands of Norway and what Carlo Ancelotti can do to bring the good times back.
Plus we look ahead to the final last 16 ties with holders Argentina facing Egypt, and Colombia taking on Switzerland. Are we all underestimating the Swiss? David Lemos has more.
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England win thriller in Mexico + FIFA’s Balogun controversy
6 juli 2026 · 46 min
It was epic at the Azteca - possibly the game of the tournament. Lees meer
Jimbo, Tom Williams, Felipe Cardenas and Daniel Storey take in an incredible Day 25 at the World Cup from poolside in LA.
In a match that had everything, 10-man England become the first nation ever to beat Mexico in Mexico at the World Cup. Was it a defining night for Thomas Tuchel’s team?
Up next for the Three Lions in the quarter-finals - it’s Norway! They overcame Brazil thanks to a stunning late Erling Haaland double. Can he be stopped? And what’s happened to Brazil?
The day began with the stunning news that Folarin Balogun had been cleared to play for the USA against Belgium despite his red card against Bosnia, after President Trump asks for the ban to be reviewed. Does this intervention tarnish the tournament?
Plus the return of Martin Sleipnes…and the skunk!
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