Bfm :: Off The Ball

The holders Arsenal are out of this season's FA Cup. Knocked out by a very strong Southampton side whilst Liverpool remain winless now in their last 8 matches as Man Utd edged them at Old Trafford. Leicester City, Everton and Burnley record comfortable wins and there was no real shock in this round. A lookback at the weekend's Round 4 action and a preview of the midweek EPL.

Liverpool's goal drought continues as points are shared at Anfield with Manchester United. Man City make it 5 straight wins as they move up to 2nd. Leicester City remain in the top 4 mix after beating Southampton at the King Power and also much needed wins for Tottenham and Chelsea. Also, we look at whats wrong at Leeds United and also preview the midweek fixtures.

All the shocks from FA Cup, Round 3 including Crawley Town from League Two dumping out Premier League Leeds United. Blackpool winning a penalty shootout against West Brom and sides forced to play the kids. Also, lots of feelgood stories from the weekend PLUS a look at the last remaining tie, Stockport County v West Ham and previews of the midweek, rearranged EPL.

Man Utd move level on points with Liverpool at the top after their 2-1 win against Aston Villa on Friday. David Moyes enjoys rare success at Goodison Park. Man City win at Stamford Bridge to heap more pressure on Frank Lampard. Son hit his 100th EPL goal for Spurs while Arsenal continue their resurgence under Mikel Arteta. All the NYD matches plus previews of Southampton v Liverpool and the midweek Carabao Cup semi finals.

Arsenal beat Chelsea to end their winless run. Leicester and Man Utd play out an entertaining draw whilst Liverpool and Spurs have to settle for a point each against West Brom & Wolves respectively. A lookback at the Boxing Day fixtures and a preview of the midweek GW16 matches.

Liverpool will be top of the charts this Christmas after the 7-0 mauling of Crystal Palace. Jose Mourinho's Tottenham suffer another setback, losing at home to Leicester. More misery for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal as they lose at Everton and Man United and Leeds serve up 8 goals in a feast of attacking football whilst Big Sam gets a rude welcome.

A dull & lacklustre Manchester derby, surprise draws for Spurs and Liverpool at Crystal Palace & Fulham respectively. Everton end Chelsea's unbeaten run whilst West Ham and Leicester continue their fine form. A lookback at the weekend's EPL including the big news from Europe PLUS a preview of the midweek "Matchweek 13" matches.

Tottenham are the Kings of North London. A comprehensive 2-0 win for Jose mourinh's Spurs thanks to goals from Son & Kane. Chelsea moved top briefly after beating Leeds 3-1 whilst the 2 Manchester clubs win to push themselves into the top 6. Liverpool took apart a Raul-less Wolves whilst Wilfred Zaha tormented the West Brom defence. Includes a look at the midweek UCL & UEL.

A VAR decision handed Brighton a contraversial penalty and a share of the points against Liverpool. Jose's Tottenham only needed a point to stay top for the week and they displayed a Mourinho masterclass at Stamford Bridge. It was a great to watch Leeds, a leaky Everton defence, a vintage Man Utd performance and an Arsenal firing blanks. Includes a chat about the onday night games and the midweek UCL & UEL.

A Jose Mourinho masterclass sees Tottenham outwit Pep Guardiola's Man City to take the top spot. Chelsea show us their title credentials whilst Liverpool make a mockery of their defensive crisis by easily despatching Leicester City. Elsewhere, Man Utd need a twice taken penalty to edge West Brom and there were good away wins for Brighton & West Ham. Dez might also have a few words to say about VAR.

Belgium defeat England to qualify for next summer's Nations League Finals. We look at Gareth Southgate and this England side. Is this as good as they can get? And what of Belgium? Could they win a major Championship with Roberto Martinez at the helm? Also a close look at Spain, Germany, Italy and the World Champions, France.

Points shared at the Etihad between Man City and Liverpool, Man Utd win at Everton to buy Solskjaer more time, Shock loss for Arsenal at home and Southampton hit the top on Friday but Leicester go into the International break at the top of the table with Spurs in 2nd. Also a look at the Malaysia Cup Last 16, Der Klassiker and La Liga.

Aubameyang's penalty for Arsenal ensures that Man United remain winless at home this season. Aston Villa & Everton both fail to win and miss out on top spot. Are Spurs a well oiled Mourinho machine? Can leaders Liverpool cope with being short at the back? Also, Man City, Chelsea, a preview of the Monday night games and the midweek UCL & UEL.

Leeds United end Aston Villa's 100% record with an impressive hattrick from Patrick Bamford at Villa Park. VAR rears it's ugly head again this weekend, taking centre stage at Old Trafford in the goalless draw between Man Utd & Chelsea. Man City are pegged back at West Ham and Leicester City perform a smash and grab on Arsenal at the Emirates. Includes a midweek EPL, UCL & UEL preview.

A Merseyside derby that ended all square with lots of contentious decisions and many talking points. Has Pep got Man City up and running? Is time already starting to run out for Frank Lampard? Is Bruno Fernandes the leader Man Utd have been searching for? PLUS, a Jekyl & Hyde Tottenham side, kudos to Villa, the Premier team in the minlands, Monday night matches & midweek previews.

A lookback at the weekend's UEFA Nations League. Is England a real world force in football? Is there progression? The Scots are on the up and Craig has a highlights reel to prove it. Ryan Giggs is doing good work with Wales. Also a look at France, Portugal and Germany plus a discussion on Project Big Picture. The leading clubs' plan to reshape football. An olive branch or a poison chalice?

A weekend of shock results! Thrashings for Man Utd & Liverpool, Hammers end Foxes' 100% record whilst Everton continue to win at the top. In depth discussions on the big games and also a look at the Malaysia Super League which completed its penultimate round at the weekend.

A weekend where VAR reared it's ugly head. The guys talk about some of the shocking decisions which caused teams valuable points and also marvel at some great goalkeeping performances, managing from home and the ageless Jamie Vardy. Includes previews of Fulham v Aston Villa and Liverpool v Arsenal.

Liverpool lay down an early marker with the defeat of Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, Dominic Calvert Lewin's first hattrick for the Toffees, Son's 4 goals against Southampton, Leicester hit the top after 2 matches. All the weeknd's action PLUS previews of Aston Villa v Sheffield United, Wolves v Man City and Carabao Cup Round 3.

A lookback at the opening weekend of the EPL where all 3 promoted clubs lost. Arsenal were just too good for Fulham, West Brom had no answers for Leicester city but Leeds United tried to hold their own against champions, Liverpool at Anfield. Also an in depth look at Spurs and Everton and the season they have ahead PLUS previews of the 2 monday night games ans midweek Carabao Cup.