Aston Villa are in the driver's seat of their Europa League quarter-final after a 3-1 victory away at Bologna. Ollie Watkins found the back of the net for the 98th and 99th time as a Villa player but does he need to show more consistency rather than performing when there's a public point to prove?

Despite the noise around him, Arne Slot maintains he has the "complete support" of the Liverpool hierarchy. Is he out of touch with the terraces?

Plus, we're joined by top jockey Sam Twiston-Davies to get the inside track on what it's like to navigate the iconic Aintree fences on Grand National weekend.

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Can Liverpool overturn their first-leg defeat to PSG and produce another famous European comeback? We’ve also got exclusive interviews with Celtic interim manager Martin O’Neill and Oleksandr Usyk’s former promoter Alex Krassyuk. Tyson Fury returns this Saturday against Arslanbek Makhmudov, with talkSPORT boxing pundit Spencer Oliver and former WBO cruiserweight champion Johnny Nelson joining us to preview the fight.

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A stoppage-time winner from Kai Havertz keeps the Arsenal double dream well and truly alive. They've beaten Sporting in the first leg, so why are some still quick to question the manner of victory?

In Scotland, Celtic have cleared the Green Brigade for a return. We look at the terms and if peace will last.

Plus, joining us live in the studio, European champion Viddal Riley breaks down his weekend win and looks ahead to the next big challenge.

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Harry Maguire’s new Manchester United deal, Arsenal’s shifting narrative, Liverpool fan protests over ticket prices and Sean Dyche on management, player power and owners.

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Two weeks ago Arsenal were tipped for an unprecedented quadruple but back-to-back defeats leave the players needing a wake-up call.

Meanwhile, Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk admits his side 'gave up' as they were knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester City.

Joining us to react to that and more, former Liverpool and Southampton forward, Rickie Lambert.

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Newly appointed Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has apologised for offending some fans with his previous comments about Mason Greenwood whilst at Marseille. Did fan pressure create the need for a strategic retreat?

Meanwhile, after Gabby's sharp critique of Phil Foden earlier this week, former England defender Rio Ferdinand had something to say in response on social media. Gabby sets the record straight.

Plus, Liam Rosenior has taken a headline stance by suspending vice-captain Enzo Fernandez for two games following the midfielder's public flirtation with Real Madrid. Was he right to draw a line to protect the club culture?

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The financial reality of the Premier League is laid bare as agent fees hit a record £460 million. Are clubs being held to ransom or are the middlemen a necessary evil in the game?

Meanwhile, Chelsea record a £262m loss - the largest in Premier League history. With the biggest spend on transfers and agents to match, what have they got to show for it?

Plus, Deontay Wilder has accused Simon of misrepresenting their talkBOXING showdown ahead of his fight with Derek Chisora this weekend. Simon gives his unique response to the Bronze Bomber.

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In this episode, Adrian Durham and Neil Foggin are joined in the studio by Writer Rob Watson to discuss his book Fighting For Survival: A Manifesto for the FUTURE of Rugby League.

Rob contends that the sport has been in an existential crisis since 1895. Just how has it survived so long, and what must it do now to stay alive and thrive? "Fighting for Survival" examines rugby league’s remarkable resilience amid such obstacles as government bias, military bans and scant media coverage

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