Bfm :: On The Ball

Wins away from home for Chelsea, Man City & Liverpool. Michael Carrick signs off with a 5 goal thriller at Old Trafford and Eddie howe is still searching for Newcastle's 1st win. A review of the midweek action and a preview of Gameweek 15 including Ralph Rangnick's 1st game in the Man Utd dugout.

In the Champions League, Michael Carrick manages a win in his 1st match as Man Utd qualify. Chelsea made light work of Juventus. Man City outclassed PSG and Liverpool eased past Porto. Leicester & West Ham win in the Europa whilst Spurs come a cropper in Slovenia. The midweek action and the weekend Gameweek 13 preview.

A quick chat about the european WC2022 qualifiers and the playoffs. A full preview of Gameweek 12 in the EPL including Stevven Gerrard's 1st game at Aston Villa and Eddie Howe at Newcastle. Also, Leicester v Chelsea, Liverpool v Arsenal & Ole-watch.

How will Steven Gerrard & Eddie Howe fit into Aston Villa & Newcastle respectively? Will they be successes? Also, a look at the WC2022 qualifiers involving the big European nations (England on the brink. Scotland & Wales can make playoffs) and a chat about the Malaysia Cup 2021 Quarterfinals.

It's the Manchester derby this weekend. Will City's false 9 run United's defence ragged? Can Ole maintain his recent good record against Pep? Sunday sees 2 form teams go head to head as West Ham welcome Liverpool to the London Stadium and all eyes on Merseyside as Antonio Conte takes his new Spurs side to Everton. Includes a look at the midweek Europrean club action.

West Ham knock out holders Man City on penalties. Leicester also need penalties against Brighton whilst a much changed Liverpool side ease past Preston. A lookback at the midweek Carabao Cup last 16 and a preview of Gameweek 10 including under fire Ole Gunnar Solskjaer & Man United's visit to Tottenham.

Contrasting 3-2 wins for Manchester United & Liverpool in the Champions League this midweek. Man City & Chelsea ease to comfortable wins whilst Patson Daka introduces himself and Leicester City in the Europa League. Includes a comprehensive preview of EPL Gameweek 9 including the Top 4 clash between Brighton & Man City and the Old Enemy Derby between Man Utd & Liverpool.

Will Watford & Claudio Ranieri experience any new manager bounce against Liverpool? Who will play up front for City against Burnley? How much pressure is on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to win at Leicester? And can Brentford's Ivan Toney cut it against the meant Chelsea defence? Also includes a look at the midweek WC Qualifiers.

The Saudi Newcastle United takeover. What do the guys think? What are the plusses and drawbacks? Also, a lookback at the Nations League semifinals which saw Spain end Italy's long unbeaten run and a 2nd half comback from France against Belgium. A short chat about Jordan 4 Malaysia 0. Anything good to take away from that thumping? Including weekend WC qualifier previews.

A lookback at the midweek Champions League including goals for Messi & Ronaldo, a big win for Liverpool in Portugal and a shock for Chelsea in Turin. Also, West Ham & Leicester in the UEL and Spurs in the UECL and a preview of Gameweek 7 in the EPL which sees Liverpool welcome man City to Anfield.

West Ham get revenge on Man Utd at Old Trafford. Aston Villa, Everton & Watford are also knocked out. A look at the midweek Carabao Cup including the 4th round draw. A preview of Gameweek 6 in the EPL which sees Chelsea v Man City, Man Utd v Aston Villa, Leeds v West Ham and the north London derby.

In the UCL, Man Utd lose in Berne to Young Boys, Romelu Lukaku makes the difference for Chelsea against Zenit, City hit Leipzig for 6 and Liverpool edge a 5 goal thriller against Milan. In the UEL, Leicester lose a 2 goal lead to draw with Napoli and West Ham win impressively in Croatia. In the UECL, Spurs draw with Rennes in France. Includes a preview of Gameweek 5 including WHU v MUFC, THFC v CFC.

A lookback at how England, Scotland, Wales & Ireland did in their World Cup Qualifiers and a preview of Gameweek 4 in the EPL featuring Patrick Viera's Crystal Palace welcoming table toppers, Tottenham to Selhurst Park, Arsenal v Norwich City in the season's first six pointer, Leicester v Man City, Leeds v Liverpool & Cristiano Ronaldo's return at Old Trafford.

We look at the deals done by Man Utd, West Ham, Chelsea, Arsenal & Spurs on Deadline Day and also have a little chat about Barcelona FC. Includes a look at the World Cup qualifiers where Ronaldo broke another record for Portugal, European champions, Italy held at home and a big win for England in Hungary.

Harry Kane stays at Spurs and scores a brace in the Europa Conference League Playoff. We discuss the Champions League draw looking at the groups Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City & Man Utd are in and also the midweek Carabao Cup Round 2 which threw up some big scorelines. Main focus is on previewing the Premier League weekend including Man City v Arsenal & Liverpool v Chelsea.

A much changed Spurs team lost in the Europa Conference League qualifier. Will Harry Kane be involved this weekend against Wolves? Liverpool will be looking for revenge against Burnley, who ended their unbeaten run last season. Aston Villa & Leeds United will look to be bouncing back against Newcastle & Everton respectively. Man City play Norwich and all eyes will be on Romelu Lukaku when Arsenal entertain Chelsea.

The guys are back for the brand new season and the action gets underway on Friday with Brentford v Arsenal. How will the newboys fare? Taking a look at the strenth of Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea side and assesing what they can win this season. Also, the reason why Man United fans are optimistic. Will Kane join Man City? And will Liverpool challenge this season?

In the last Friday show of the season, the guys lookback at the two semifinals. What is Spain missing? Were they unlucky? Are the Italians unstoppable? Did VAR do Denmark an injustice against England? Can Southgate's England win it? Includes a full preview of Sunday's final, Copa America and ACL2021.

Can the Swiss cause another big upset when they meet Spain in St Petersburg? Who will be victorious in the Clash of the Titans between Belgium and Italy in Munich? Which underdog will survive in Baku when Czech Rep play Denmark? And who will stroll the streets of Rome with pride after Ukraine face England? A preview of the QFs and chat about managerial changes in EPL and ACL 2021.

An in depth look at the 1st 4 matches in the Round of 16 to be played over the weekend. Can Robert Pages Wales overcome the resurgent Danes? Will the Italians continue to blitz anyone in their way? Can Patrick Schick find another one in his locker for the Dutch? And Belgium v Portugal. The clash of giants. Romelu Lukaku or Cristiano Ronaldo?