Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Robyn Cowen, and Philippe Auclair to discuss all the weekend's football action. Arsenal are now just two wins away from the Premier League title after a dramatic late VAR decision denied West Ham an injury-time equaliser. The panel debates whether Pablo was fouling David Raya, if Arsenal were lucky, or if Chris Kavanagh got the biggest VAR call of the season right. They also ask whether Arsenal have been hoisted by their own set-piece petard and how many replays are too many.
Title race heats up
Manchester City kept the pressure on with a 3-0 win over Brentford, while Liverpool fans booed Arne Slot after another frustrating draw against Chelsea. Bournemouth continue their unlikely push for a Champions League place, Brighton bounced back emphatically, and Spurs' survival hopes remain alive ahead of Leeds away.
Spygate and other stories
In Scotland, advantage Celtic after the Old Firm derby. The Championship play-offs are overshadowed by Spygate 2.0, as Southampton are charged over alleged playoff spying. Rochdale made a dramatic return to the EFL, and the Women's FA Cup semi-finals took place. Philippe also questions the kick-out Kylian Mbappe petition, which has been gathering pace.
Chapters
- 00:00 - Coming up...
- 01:15 - Biggest VAR decision of all time?
- 22:07 - City still chasing in vain
- 24:16 - Boos ring around Anfield for Slot
- 31:50 - Should Iraola really leave?
- 33:41 - All eyes on Europe for Villa and Palace
- 37:41 - Tuchel casts eye over England stars
- 39:30 - Anderson rescues point
- 40:31 - Bruno, POTY?
- 42:22 - Fitba corner
- 43:34 - Spygate II
- 55:31 - Mbappe OUT petition
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